Sharp MD-SR75H User manual

PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
MODEL
MD-SR75H
If you require any advice or assistance regarding
your Sharp product, please visit our web-site
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Customerswithoutinternetaccessmaytelephone
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Accessories
Notes:
●Partsandequipmentmentionedinthisoperationmanual
other than those detailed above are not included.
●The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the
drawing.
AC Adaptor Rechargeable
Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 (RADPA8046AWZZ or Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery
RADPA8039AWZZ) x 1 (AD-N70BT) x 1
Battery Carrying Case x 1 Connection Cable Connection Cable Carrying Bag x 1
(for analogue record i ng) x 1 (for d i g i tal record i ng) x 1
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Contents
Important Introduction
Special Notes................................................ 4-5
Names of Controls and Indicators .............. 6-7
Precautions.......................................................8
Hold Function ...................................................9
How to Use the Shuttle ..................................10
Preparation
Inserting a MiniDisc .......................................11
Connections.............................................. 12-13
Basic Operation
Recording.................................................. 14-15
Playback.................................................... 16-17
Useful Features
Advanced Playback.................................. 18-19
Advanced Recording ............................... 20-24
Recording from a Microphone ................ 25-27
Checking Displays ................................... 28-29
Battery Power ........................................... 30-31
Listening to a MiniDisc Through a Stereo
System or a Car Stereo ................................32
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Advanced Features
Changing Default Settings ............................33
Titling a MiniDisc...................................... 34-37
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc................... 38-39
References
Other Features and Caution ..........................40
MiniDisc System Limitations.........................41
Error Messages ........................................ 42-43
Troubleshooting ....................................... 44-45
Maintenance....................................................45
Specifications .................................................46
Index ................................................................47
TERMS OF GUARANTEE ..............Back cover

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Important Introduction
– Special Notes –
Special Notes
NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
SERVICE INFORMATION
In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring re-
pair, please contact the dealer or supplier from whom
it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please
visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Customers without internet access may telephone
0990 274277 during office hour.
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
Certain replacement parts and accessories may be
obtained from our main parts distributor.
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
0121 766 5414
In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring re-
pair during the guarantee period, you will need to
provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing
company. Please keep your invoice or receipt, which
is supplied at the time of purchase.
Warnings
●The supplied AC adaptor contains no user ser-
viceable parts.
Never remove covers unless qualified to do so. It
contains dangerous voltages, always remove
mainsplug fromthe mainoutlet socketbefore any
service operation or when not in use for a long
period.
●TheACadaptorsupplied with theMD-SR75Hmust
not be used with other equipment.
●To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this appliance to dripping or splashing liquids.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
●Neveruse anAC adaptorother than theonespeci-
fied.
Otherwise, problems or serious hazards may be
created.

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Cautions
●At full volume, prolonged listening to a personal stereo
may damage the user’s hearing.
This model complies with the law if used with the correct
earphones (model number RPHOH0176AFZZ).
If the earphones are damaged in any way, please order
using the model number given above.
●Use the Portable Minidisc Recorder only in accordance
with the instructions given in this manual and do not at-
tempt to interfere with the interlock switch or make any
other adjustment as this may result in exposure to haz-
ardous radiation. Notes
●Recording and playback of any material may require
consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer
particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956,
the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act
1958,the Performers ProtectionActs1963 and 1972 and
to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.
●This equipment complies with the requirements of
Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC.
●US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laborato-
ries Licensing Corporation.
●The letters in brackets contained in the model number
indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and
specifications are unaffected.
Special Notes
●It is not recommendable to put the MiniDisc into a rear
pocket, as this may damage the product when sitting.
Special Notes : continued
Important Introduction
– Special Notes –

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Important Introduction
– Names of Controls and Indicators –
Names of Controls and Indicators
Main unit
1. Volume Up/Cursor Button (16, 35)
2. Volume Down/Cursor Button (16, 35)
3. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button
(23, 27, 34-39)
4. Display/Character Select Button (28, 29, 34)
5. Remote Control/Earphones/Line Output
Socket (16)
6. Optical/Line Input Socket (12, 13)
7. Microphone Input Socket (25)
8. Record/Track Mark Button (14, 23)
9. Stop/Power Off/Charge Button (15, 17,30,33)
10. Play/Pause Button (14, 16)
11.
Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button (19,20, 34-39)
12. Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/Name
Select Button (14, 18, 33, 34)
13. Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/
Name Select Button (14, 18, 33, 34)
14. Bass/Delete Button (16, 35)
15. Mode Button (19, 21, 33)
16. Open Lever (11)
17. 5V DC Input Socket (12, 30)
18. Battery Cover (30, 31)
19. Hold Switch (9)
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Display panel
Names of Controls and Indicators : continued
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[Main unit]
[Remote control unit]
Important Introduction
– Names of Controls and Indicators –
Remote control unit
1. Earphones Socket (16)
2. Play/Pause/Fast Reverse/
Fast Forward Shuttle Switch (17, 18)
3. Play Mode Button (19)
4. Sound/Track Mark Button (17, 23)
5. Stop/Power Off Button (17)
6. Display/Volume Shuttle Switch (17, 28, 29)
7. Hold Switch (9)
[Main unit]
01. Level Meter
02. Monaural Long-Play Mode
Indicator
03. Record Indicator
04. Synchro Recording Indicator
05. Disc Mode Indicator
06. Disc Name Indicator
07. Track Name Indicator
08. Remaining Recording Time
Indicator
09. Total Track Number Indicator
10. Fast Play Indicator
11. Repeat Indicator
12. TOC Indicator
13. Battery Indicator
14. Random Indicator
15. Track Number Indicator
16. Character/Time Information
Indicator
[Remote control unit]
01. Record Indicator
02. SynchroRecording Indicator
03. Disc Mode Indicator
04. Random Indicator
05. Repeat Indicator
06. Track Number Indicator
07. Total Track Number Indicator
08. Character/Time Information
Indicator
09. Battery Indicator

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Important Introduction
– Precautions –
Precautions
Important
●Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing
streets or near traffic.
●Do not use your earphones
whilst driving a motor vehicle, it
may create a traffic hazard and
may be illegal.
Rememberto obeyall of thesafety
rules in your area.
●Do not play the unit at a high vol-
ume. Hearing experts advise
against extended listening at high volume levels.
●If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the vol-
ume or discontinue use.
●Nonaked flame sources, suchas lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
●Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects
of battery disposal.
●The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate.
To avoid accidental electric shock or other possible
problems, observe the precautions listed below.
●Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
●Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
●Do not use the unit near open flames.
●Do not spill liquid on the unit.
●Do not use an external power supply, other than the 5V
DC supplied with this unit, as it may damage it.
● SHARPis notresponsible fordamage due toimproper use.
Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service centre.
Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places.
●Places exposed to direct sunlight
for many hours (especially in cars
with the doors and windows
closed) or near heaters.
(The cabinet may deform, change
colouror the unit may malfunction.)
●Places exposed to water.
●Places exposed to excessive dust.
●Places where temperatures are ex-
cessively high or low.
●Places(bathrooms) where the humid-
ity is extremely high.
●Places with strong magnetic
fields such as TVs or loud-
speakers.
●Places exposed to vibration.
●Places where sand can easily enter
theinside of the unit (beaches etc.).
●If the unit is used near radio tuners or TVs, noise and/or
picture interference may result. If you experience these
problems, move the unit away from such devices.

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Important Introduction
– Hold Function –
Hold Function
Move the HOLD switch to the safety posi-
tion (direction indicated by the arrow).
(An orange mark appears.)
●To cancel the holdmode,movethe HOLD switch
away from the safety position (the opposite di-
rection of the arrow).
●If the hold function is active whilst the power is
turned off, the power cannot be turned on by
mistake and the battery will not be drained.
The present operation condition can be kept even
if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place
such as a crowded train.
A HOLD switch is on both the remote control and
the main unit.
Variouscontrols are possibledepending on thecom-
bination of the two switches.
Note:
●Cancel the hold mode to operate the Portable
MiniDisc Recorder. Otherwise, it will not work.
Orange
mark
Orange
mark
Hold
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Important Introduction
– How to Use the Shuttle –
How to Use the Shuttle
Press. Move to the left. Move to the right.
Used to begin or
pause playback.
Used for fast forward or to locate the begin-
ning of any track.Also used to select a track
or to change each setting.
If you move and hold it during playback, fast
forward will be performed.
Used for fast reverse or to locate the begin-
ning of any track.Also used to select a track
or to change each setting.
If you move and hold it during playback, fast
reverse will be performed.
Used to change the display.
During recording: Elapsed time, remaining recording time
During playback: Track name, elapsed time, remaining time
During stop: Discname, remaining recording time, total play-
ing time, playing time of each track
The volume is
increased. The volume is decreased.
Press. Move to
the right.
Move to
the left.

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Preparation
– Inserting a MiniDisc –
Inserting a MiniDisc
1Slide the OPEN lever to release the com-
partment door.
2Lift it up.
3Insert a MiniDisc as shown.
4Close the compartment door.
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1
3
4
Notes:
●Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder.
●Ifanyresistanceisfelt, do not force the MiniDisc into the
unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resistance is
felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it.
●The lid can not be opend if “TOC” is displayed refer to
the instruction on page 15.
Check that the erase-protection
tab is in the recordable position.

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AUDIO OUT
RIGHT LEFT
Preparation
– Connections –
Connections
To the wall socket
To the DC IN
5V socket
Red : To Right
White : To Left
To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN socket
To a stereo system with “AUDIO OUT” or “LINE OUT”
sockets. (See left, Analogue connection.)
Note:
If the audio system has only one pair of sockets, they are
usually for input only and recording via this connection is not
possible.
AC 230-240V
50/60Hz
To connect to a stereo system with “AUDIO OUT” or “LINE OUT” sockets
You can record your favorite CDs or tapes to an MD.

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DIGITAL OUT
Preparation
– Connections –
Connections : continued
To connect to a stereo system with a “DIGITAL OUT” or “OPTICAL OUT” socket
To a stereo system with a "DIGITAL OUT" socket.
(See left, Digital connection.)
Compared to analogue connection recording, it allows
high-quality recording.
Note:
Some audio systems do not have a DIGITAL OUT socket.
Check before connecting.
To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN socket
AC 230-240V
50/60Hz
To thewall socket
To the DC IN
5V socket

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Recording
Basic Operation
– Recording –
Check that the HOLD switch
on the back is released.
The unit does not work if the
switch is set to HOLD.
1Press the REC button.
●Record pause mode is entered.
2Begin playback on the stereo system con-
nected to this unit.
●To enable the record level to be set.
3Press the REC LEVEL (55
55
5or 44
44
4) button
to adjust the recording level (analogue
connection only).
●Adjust the recording level so that the maximum
sound volume from the source makes the read-
ing swing somewhere between –4 dB and 0 dB.
0dB
4dB
●For digital connection, it is not necessary to ad-
just the recording level.
4Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys-
tem to enter the playback pause mode at
the point you wish to start recording.
● Here you can select the track to be recorded.
5Press the 0606
0606
06 button to start the MiniDisc
unit recording.
6Begin playback on the stereo system, the
output will be recorded.
Before recording
Level meter indicator
As for the details, see page 9.

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Basic Operation
– Recording –
Recording : continued
Notes:
●Changing the volume level whilst recording does not af-
fect the recording.
●You cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording.
To interrupt recording
Press the 06 button.
●The track number will be increased by one each time
the recording is interrupted.
To stop recording
Press the • ■/:OFF button.
●When recording stops, “TOC” appears (Table Of Con-
tents). Whilst “TOC” appears the MiniDisc recorded
contents have not yet been updated.
●To prevent the new recording from being lost it is not
possible to remove the MiniDisc whilst “TOC” is dis-
played.
To update the recorded contents of the MiniDisc
Press the •■/:OFF button whilst in the stop mode.
●The power turns off after recorded contents have been
updated on the MiniDisc.
TOC display
About the TOC
After any recording or editing function “TOC” (Table Of
Contents) is displayed. To finalize the recording or editing
function, press the • ■/:OFF button. During this process
“TOC” will flash and “TOC EDIT!” will be displayed.
During any recording or editing function the MiniDisc unit
Lid is locked, the MiniDisc can not be removed until the
process is finalized.
Warning
●If the power is removed (Battery/AC adapter) whilst
“TOC”is displayedtheMiniDisc unit lid willremain locked
until the battery/main power is restored and the unit is
turned on. Your new recordings or edited changes will
be lost and your MiniDisc may become unusable.
Caution:
●Whilst “TOC” or “TOC EDIT!” is displayed, do not do
any of the following.
– Do not jerk or bump the unit.
– Do not unplug the AC adaptor.
– Do not remove the rechargeable battery or an alka-
line battery.
– Do not subject the unit to shock.
Otherwise, tracks may not be recorded properly.

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Before Playback
Basic Operation
– Playback –
Playback
To the
socket
Left
channel
Right
channel
As for the details, see page 9.
Check that the HOLD switch
on the back is released.
The unit does not work if the
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Basic Operation
– Playback –
Notes:
● If power failure occurs whilst playing a disc using the AC
adaptor,disconnect itfrom thewall socket.Otherwise, play-
back may start automatically when electricity resumes.
●If you connect the AC adaptor without installing the re-
chargeablebattery,playback maystart automatically.Be
sure to turn off the power.
● Reducethe volumebeforestarting to play.MiniDiscs,com-
pared to ordinary cassette tapes, have very little noise. If
the volume is adjusted according to your usual expecta-
tions of noise, high volume may damage your hearing.
●The sound escaping from your earphones may annoy
people around you.
In particularly crowded places (such as on trains or
buses), reduce the volume.
1Insert the earphones plug firmly into the
earphones socket on the remote control
unit.
2Plug the remote control into the socket
on the unit.
3Insert a MiniDisc (page 11).
4Press the 0606
0606
06 button.
●Playbackstarts automaticallywitha playback only
MiniDiscor a MiniDisc which is protected against
accidental erasure (Auto-play function).
Volume control
Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and
the VOL– button to decrease the volume.
To interrupt playback
Press the 06 button.
●To resume playback, press the 06 button again.
To stop playback
Press the • ■/:OFF button.
● If the unit is not operated for at least 2 minutes whilst
in the stop mode, the power will shut off automatically.
To turn off the power
Press the • ■/:OFF button whilst in the stop mode.
Playback : continued
Bass control
Eachtime the BASSbutton ispressed (Remote con-
trol: the SOUND button is pressed), the tone will be
switched as follows.
BASS 1 Emphasised slightly
BASS 2 Emphasised more
BASS 3 Emphasised fully
BASS OFF Cancelled
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To locate the next track:
Press the 4button whilst the unit is stopped.
To locate the previous track:
Press the 5button whilst the unit is stopped.
●To skip a number of tracks at one time, press the 55
55
5
or 44
44
4button repeatedly until the desired track num-
ber is shown.
●Whenyou press the 06 button, play back startsfrom
the beginning of the track.
To locate the desired portion
For audible fast forward:
Press and hold down the 4button during play-
back.
For audible fast reverse:
Press and hold down the 5button during play-
back.
●Normal playback will resume when the 55
55
5or 44
44
4
button is released.
●When the end of the last track is reached during fast
forward, the unit will enter the pause mode. When
the beginning of the first track is reached during fast
reverse, the unit will enter the playback mode.
To locate the beginning of a track
To move to the beginning of the next track:
Press the 4 button during playback.
To re-start the track being played:
Press the 5button during playback.
Advanced Playback
Useful Features
– Advanced Playback –

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Advanced playback : continued
Random play or repeat play
During playback, press the MODE button repeat-
edly to select the playback mode.
Notes:
●If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped, press
the 06 button to start playback.
●When “TOC” is displayed, random play or repeat play
is impossible.
●In random play the unit will select and play tracks auto-
matically. (You cannot select the order of the tracks.)
After all of the tracks have been played once each in
random order, the unit will stop automatically.
●During random, random repeat, or single track repeat
play,you can forward or reversetheMiniDisc only within
the track being played.
●During random play, the unit cannot find the beginning
of any track which has been played.
●Repeat play lasts until you stop the unit.
Toplay atdouble speed (Monorecording only)
Press the ENTER/SYNC button whilst a MiniDisc re-
cordedinthe monaural long-playmodeis being played.
●If a track recorded in the stereo mode is reached during
fast playback, the fast playback mode will be cancelled.
●Depending on the contents recorded on a MiniDisc, it
may be difficult to hear them.
To interrupt fast playback
Press the 0606
0606
06 button during playback.
When the 0606
0606
06 buttonispressedagain,the unit will resume
fast playback.
To return to normal playback
Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
RANDOM
RANDOM
1
Random play
Repeat play of tracks in random order
Repeat play of all of the tracks
Repeat play of a single track
Normal playback
No display
Useful Features
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Useful Features
– Advanced Recording –
Advanced Recording
1Press the REC button.
2Begin playback on the stereo system con-
nected to this unit.
3 Press the REC LEVEL ( 55
55
5or 44
44
4
) button
to adjust the recording level
(analogue connection only).
4Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys-
tem to enter the playback pause mode.
●Select the starting point for your recording and
press the PAUSE button.
5Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
6Begin playback on the stereo system.
Recording will begin automatically.
Playback sound-actuated recording
(Synchronized recording)
Recording automatically starts or pauses by detect-
ing sound from the stereo system (Synchronized
recording).
To interrupt recording:
●When the stereo system is stopped, the unit will enter
the synchro recording pause mode. When playback is
resumed, the recording will be resumed.
●If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, the recording
will be paused (Pause function does not work for
approximately 10 seconds after a recording starts).
●Whenthe unit receives sound again,recordingautomati-
cally starts.
●A new track number is created when the recording re-
sumes.
To stop recording:
Press the • ■/:OFF button.
To write recorded contents on the MiniDisc
Press the • ■/:OFF button whilst in the stop mode.