Sharp MS702 - MiniDisc Recorder User manual

MD-MS702
MD-R2
PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
MODEL
MD-MS702
OPERATION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
CONTENTS
ACCESSORIES
Page
ACCESSORIES......................................1
SPECIAL NOTES...................................2
PRECAUTIONS...................................3-4
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS....................................4-5
POWER SOURCE...............................6-7
BEFORE RECORDING.......................8-9
RECORDING USING THE CABLE
INCLUDED WITH THE UNIT........10-11
RECORDING USING AN OPTIONALLY
AVAILABLE DIGITAL CABLE..........12
RECORDING USING A
MICROPHONE..............................13-14
CONVENIENT RECORDING
FUNCTION....................................15-18
ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS................19
Page
ABOUT THE TOC.................................20
PLAYING A MINIDISC ....................21-22
CONVENIENT PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS..................................23-25
EDITING...........................................26-31
USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT.....32
CONVENIENT OPERATION
FEATURES....................................33-35
WHAT IS A MINIDISC?........................36
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................36-37
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS ......38
ERROR MESSAGES............................39
MAINTENANCE....................................40
SPECIFICATIONS...........................40-41
LIMITED WARRANTY.......... Back cover
●Headphones x 1
[RPHoH0168AFZZ]
●Remote Control Unit x 1
[RRMCW0024AFZZ]
●AC Adaptor x 1
[RADPA3406AFZZ]
●Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
(AD-S30BT) x 1
[UBATi0060AFSA]
●RCA Cord x 1
[QCNWG0382AFZZ]
●Carrying Bag x 1
[UBAGC0076AFSA]
Note:
Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above
are not included.
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SPECIAL NOTES
●It is the intent of Sharp that this product
be used in full compliance with the
copyright laws of the United States and
that prior permission be obtained from
copyright owners whenever necessary.
Caution - use of controls or adjust-
ments or performance of proce-
dures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
●Contains Lithium-ion Battery. Must be
Disposed of properly. Contact Local
Environmental Officials for disposal in-
structions.
●US and foreign patents licensed from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-
tion.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft, please record below
the model number and serial number which are located on the bottom of the unit.
Please retain this information.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Place of purchase
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
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■Important
●Do not wear your headphones when
you are crossing streets or near traffic.
●Do not use your headphones while
driving a motor vehicle, it may create a
dangerous traffic hazard and may be
illegal. Remember to obey all of the
safety rules in your area.
●Do not play the unit at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against ex-
tended play at high volume levels.
●If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use.
■Volume setting
If the volume is adjusted according to your
usual expectations of noise, you may
damage your hearing due to the high
volume.
Reduce the volume before starting to play.
MiniDiscs, compared to ordinary cassette
tapes, have very little noise.
■Concern for others when
listening to MiniDiscs
While listening to music, the sound escap-
ing from your headphones may disturb
people around you.
If you are using the unit in particularly
crowded places (such as on trains or
buses), reduce the volume to avoid dis-
turbing people around you.
■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
color, or malfunction.)
●Places exposed to water.
●Places exposed to excessive dust.
●Places where temperatures are exces-
sively high or low.
●Places (bathrooms) where the humidity
is extremely high.
●Places with strong magnetic fields such
as TVs or loudspeakers.
●Places exposed to vibration.
●Places where sand can easily enter the
inside 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.
■Precautions
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 power supply
packaged with this unit.
●SHARP is not responsible for damage
due to improper use. Refer all servicing
to a SHARP authorized service center.
PRECAUTIONS
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●A rechargeable lithium-ion battery is
the only kind that can be used.
Even if the battery supplied with the
unit is not used, you should charge it at
least once every three months to main-
tain the battery.
●The rechargeable battery can be
charged approximately 300 times.
●Do not use any battery other than that
specified. Use of other batteries may
cause malfunctions.
●When the operating time is reduced to
about half the normal amount of time,
even after a full charge is performed,
replace the battery with a new one.
●When charging or when using the
rechargeable battery, use it within an
ambient temperature range of 41˚F
(5°C) to 95˚F (35°C).
●If the rechargeable battery is used in a
cold environment, the operating time
will decrease.
Since the rechargeable battery is vul-
nerable to damage, please note the follow-
ing.
●Do not carry the battery in your pocket or
in a bag together with metal objects (keys,
coins, jewelry, etc.).
The battery may short out and generate
significant amounts of heat.
●Do not short-circuit the terminals as they
will become very hot and will damage the
battery.
●Do not dip the battery in water, do not
dispose of it in a fire, and do not take it
apart.
To avoid damaging the battery and shor-
tening its service life, please note the fol-
lowing.
●Do not drop or subject the battery to
shock.
●Do not insert objects (metal etc.) into the
batterycompartment of thisproductor into
the rechargeable battery. Do not get the
terminals dirty. If the rechargeable ter-
minals are dirty, the operating time may
be shortened or it may not be possible to
charge the battery.
●After the rechargeable battery is charged
or used, it will get slightly warm. This is
normal.
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS ■Remote control unit
1. Synchro Recording Indicator
2. Character/Time Information
Indicator
3. Record Indicator
4. Repeat Indicator: R
5. Random Indicator
6. Disc Mode Indicator
7. Total Track Number Display
8. Track Number Indicator
9. Battery Indicator:
10. Headphones Jack
11. Hold Switch
12. Play Mode Button
13. Volume Buttons: +, –
14. Bass Button
15. Display Button
16. Play/Pause Button: 06
17. Stop/Power Off Button: ■
18. Fast Reverse/Fast Forward But-
tons: 5 / 4
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
RANDOM
TOTAL
1
REC
SYNC
12
13
14
11 15
16
17
18
10
1
6
23
4
5
789
■Notes about the rechargeable battery
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■Main unit
1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator
2. Record Indicator
3. Level Meter
4. Repeat Indicator: R
5. TOC Indicator
6. Battery Indicator:
7. Random Indicator
8. Track Number Indicator
9. Character/Time Information
Indicator
10. Synchro Recording Indicator
11. Disc Mode Indicator
12. Disc Name Indicator
13. Track Name Indicator
14. Remaining Recording Time
Indicator
15. Total Track Number Display
16. Record/Track Mark Button
17. Volume/Name Select Buttons: +, –
18. Display/Lowercase Characters But-
ton
19. Character Button
20. Stop/Power Off/Charge Button:
■/:OFF
21. Play/Pause Button: 06
22. Fast Reverse/Fast Forward/Record-
ing Level Control/Cursor Buttons:
5 / 4
23. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button
24. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button
25. Eject Lever
26. Bass/Delete Button
27. Mode/Insert Button
28. Microphone Input Jack
29. Hold Switch
30. Rechargeable Lithium-lon Battery
Compartment
31. Optical/Line Input Jack
32. Headphones Jack
33. 5V DC Input Jack
34. Battery Case Connection Terminals
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7
8
9
10
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12
13
14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27
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34
30
33
28
31
32
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■Rechargeable battery power
When the rechargeable battery is used for
the first time or when you want to use it
after a long period of non use, be sure to
charge it fully.
1Open the rechargeable battery com-
partment cover.
2Insert the rechargeable battery.
●Insert the side with the arrow first.
3Close the rechargeable battery com-
partment cover.
4Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet,
and then insert the plug on the AC
adaptor cord into the DC IN 5V jack.
5Press the ■/:OFF button twice to begin
charging.
●“ ” will appear, and the battery will
begin charging.
●Battery charging will be complete in 2.5
hours. When the charging is com-
plete, “ ” will go out.
AC 120V, 60 Hz
To an AC outlet
POWER SOURCE
Notes:
●After charging is complete, the AC
adaptor may be left connected. (For ex-
ample, when charging at night)
●The battery will not be charged when-
ever the power to the main unit is
turned on.
●If the AC adaptor is removed from the
main unit or from the AC outlet while
charging, “ ” will not disappear for
about 1 minute. This is normal.
●Do not force open the rechargeable
battery door too far.
●Do not attach the optionally available
battery case when charging the internal
battery.
This unit can be used with 4 different power sources: a rechargeable battery, an AC
adaptor, an optionally available battery case (AD-M70BC), and an optionally available
car adaptor (AD-CA20X).
1
2
5
4
:OFF
5V
DC IN
Mark
To the
DC IN 5V
jack
Insert
securely,
all the
way in.
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Cautions:
●When using the rechargeable battery
and the alkaline batteries at the same
time, do not remove either of them. If
you do, while the unit is in the play
mode, playback will stop. When in the
recording mode, the recorded contents
will be erased, and the power may be
disconnected.
●Do not replace the batteries or the
rechargeable battery during operation.
●Do not use rechargeable batteries
(nickel-cadmium battery etc.) in the
battery case.
●If the unit will not be used for a long
period of time, remove the batteries.
(Even if the power is turned off, the
batteries will drain slowly but con-
tinuously.)
●Be sure to hold the plug when removing
it. If you pull on the cord, it may break,
or the unit may malfunction.
●Do not use any car adaptor except for
the optionally available AD-CA20X.
●For information about battery life, see
the battery section in the SPECIFICA-
TIONS on page 40.
●This unit should only be used within the
range of 32˚F (0˚C) and 104˚F (40°C).
■Alkaline battery power
Use of the optionally available alkaline bat-
tery case combined with the rechargeable
battery will result in extended playback
times.
●Use two, commercially available
alkaline batteries (LR6, “AA” size).
1Insert the batteries into the battery
case.
(1)Open the case cover.
(2)Insert the batteries according to the
polarity marked on the inside of the
battery case. Then, close the case
cover.
2Attach the battery case to the main unit.
(1)Match the convex part of the battery
case to the concave area in the
main unit.
(2)Turn the screw in the direction
marked “LOCK” to secure the bat-
tery case.
■AC power
1Connect the cord from the AC adaptor
to the DC IN 5V jack on the main unit.
2Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
Notes:
●If there is an electrical storm in your
vicinity, unplug the AC adaptor from the
AC outlet.
●When the unit is not in use for extended
periods, remove the AC adaptor from
the AC outlet.
●Never use an AC adaptor other than
the one specified. Otherwise, malfunc-
tions or serious safety hazards may
result.
●Do not bend, twist or tie the power cord
or put heavy objects on top of it.
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2
RELEASELOCK
Back of the
MD recorder
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(1) Analog recording
Connect the unit to equipment that has a
line output jack, using the cable included
with this unit.
●Main equipment: CD player, MD player,
radio cassette player, etc.
●Cable required: Connecting cable in-
cluded with this unit
(2) Digital recording
Connect the unit to equipment that has an
optical output jack using an optical digital
cable (available optionally). Using an opti-
cal signal to transfer the music to a Mini-
Disc allows very high quality recording.
●Main equipment: DSS tuner, CD
player, MD player, etc.
●Cable required: Optical digital cable
(AD-M1DC or AD-M2DC, available op-
tionally)
BEFORE RECORDING
DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL OUT
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
Digital cable
(AD-M2DC, available
optionally)
To the optical output jack
(round shaped jack) on
an MD player etc.
To the optical output jack
(square shaped jack) on a
stereo etc.
Digital cable
(AD-M1DC,
availableoptionally)
Playback side
Recording side
To the
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
jack
Playback side
RL
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT LEFT
To the OPTICAL/LINE
IN jack
Playback side
Recording side
Connecting cable included with this unit
To the line output
jacks on a stereo
■Type of recording
Two types of recording are possible: “Digital recording” and “Analog recording”. There
are different cables and connections for each type of recording, depending on the jacks
on the equipment being connected to the unit.
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●Playback-only MiniDisc:
This type of MiniDisc usually contains
commercially available pre-recorded
music. This is the same kind of optical
disc as CDs. Playback is performed
using an optical pickup.
(Recording and editing are not pos-
sible.)
There will only
be a shutter on
one side (the back).
●Recordable MiniDisc:
This is a “raw disc” on which recording
can be performed. This is a magneto-
optical disc.
Recordings are made using a laser and
a modulated magnetic field. Repeated
recording is possible.
Shutters can be
seen on both
sides of this
type of disc.
●When making important recordings, it
is recommended that you use the AC
adaptor. A fully charged rechargeable
battery should be loaded into the unit.
Then, even if a power failure occurs,
the power source will switch over to the
rechargeable battery automatically.
●When using the rechargeable battery
or the alkaline batteries, if the head-
phones volume level is set to “0", the
battery consumption will be less than
when listening to the recording while it
is being made.
● Insert each plug firmly. If the connec-
tions are poor, the recording may not
be made properly. Always keep the
plugs clean. If the plugs are dirty,
electrical noise may be recorded.
Notes:
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab,
located on the side of the disc, in the direc-
tion indicated by the arrow.
●The disc will then be protected against
accidental erasure.
●To add a recording to such a disc, slide
the accidental erase prevention tab
back to its original position.
■To prevent recorded discs from being erased accidentally
Protected against
accidental erasure
■Types of discs
There are two types of discs: playback-only and recordable discs.
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■Recording from CDs or MDs (Synchro recording)
●Synchro recording is a method that detects the playback sound from the source
equipment. When sound is present, it automatically starts the recording. When the
source is silent, the recording will be paused.
1Connect the external equipment.
(See page 8.)
2Insert a recordable MiniDisc.
3Press the REC button.
●To record from a tuner, first tune in a
broadcast.
●To record from a CD, first start playing
the track you want to record.
4While playing sound from the external
equipment connected to this unit, press
the 5 or 4 button to adjust the
recording level.
●Adjust the recording level so that the
maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing some-
where between -4 dB and 0 dB.
●To record from a CD, first adjust the
recording level. Then put the equip-
ment connected to this unit into the
playback stand-by mode.
5Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO
button.
6Begin playback on the source equip-
ment.
●Recording will begin automatically.
To interrupt recording:
●When the source equipment is
stopped, the unit will enter the synchro
recording stand-by mode. When
playback is resumed, a recording will
be resumed.
●If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more,
the recording will be paused.
●Pressing the 06 button on this unit
(when in this mode) will cause the unit
to enter the recording stand-by mode
and cancel the synchro recording
mode.
Continued on the following page.
RECORDING USING THE CABLE INCLUDED WITH THE UNIT
0dB
-4dB
Flashing
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■Recording from a tuner or a CD (Manual recording)
●Manual recordings can be started and stopped as you like.
Recordings can not be made in the
following situations:
●Recording on a playback-only Mini-
Disc (commercially available music)
●If a Minidisc is protected against ac-
cidental erasure (page 9)
About the recording level:
●If the recording level is too low, the
playback sound volume may be too
low to hear well. If it is too high, the
playback sound may be greatly dis-
torted. Since digitally recorded CDs
have a large dynamic range (the
volume can vary tremendously from
very soft to extremely loud), do not
set the recording level any higher
than is necessary.
Precautions when recording:
●Do not jar or bump the main unit
while recording. Otherwise, the
recording may be unusable.
●Depending on the strength and type
of playback signal in the original
recording, the new recording may
not begin or pause at the correct
point when in the synchro mode. If
this happens, try making a manual
recording.
Precautions when inserting a Mini-
Disc:
●To insert a Minidisc, push on the
middle of the edge of the disc while
holding it parallel to the main unit.
●If any resistance is felt, do not try to
force the MiniDisc into the unit. It
may cause more problems. If resis-
tance is felt, remove the MiniDisc
and try reloading it.
Notes:
●Whenever any button is pressed, the
remote control display will light for
about 4 seconds.
●The REC button does not light.
1Put the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the
“Synchro recording” section.)
2Press the 06 button.
●Recording will start.
●To record from a CD, press the 06
button, and then start playback on the
equipment connected to this unit.
●Track numbers can be created while
recording. (Page 17)
To interrupt recording:
Press the 06 button while recording.
●The unit will enter the recording stand-
by mode.
●To resume recording, press the 06
button again.
The track number will be increased by
one each time you interrupt a record-
ing.
To stop recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button.
●If the unit is left alone after the record-
ing has stopped, the power will be
turned off about 2 minutes later.
After recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button while in the stop
mode.
●After the track number has been written
on the disc, the power will be turned off
automatically. (For details about the
TOC, see page 20.)
To remove the MiniDisc:
Turn off the power and move the EJECT
lever in the direction indicated by the
arrow.
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This is the method used to record digital signals from CDs or MDs exactly as they are
stored on the original. Compared to recordings made from analog inputs, digital record-
ings have extremely high-quality sound.
RECORDING USING AN OPTIONALLY AVAILABLE DIGITAL
CABLE
1Connect the external equipment.
(See page 8.)
2Start recording.
Synchro recording: Page 10
(1)Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and
then press the REC button.
(2)Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYN-
CHRO button.
(3)Start the playback on the equipment
connected to this unit.
Manual recording: Page 11
(1)Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and
then press the REC button.
(2)Press the 06 button.
●When recording from digital inputs,
it is not necessary to adjust the
recording level.
There are cases where digital
recording may be impossible.
In the following cases digital recording is
impossible, even if you are using digital
cables.
When you attempt to make a new digital
recording from a track that was digitally
recorded on a MiniDisc
●MiniDiscs are designed so that only
first generation digital copies can
made, further digital copies are
prevented by the SCMS (Serial Copy
Management System).
Before starting a synchro recording,
perform the following steps on the
equipment connected to this unit.
(1)First, put it in the playback mode.
(2)Next, put it in the pause mode.
(3)Finally, position it at the beginning
of the track you want to record.
Recording
Playback
CD player, MD
player, etc.
Digitally recorded MiniDisc
Digital cable
Recording
Playback Digital cable
Analog recording is
possible.
Notes:
● This unit incorporates a sampling rate converter.
When this unit is connected to digital equipment such as DSS tuners or DAT tape
recorders that use a different sampling frequency (32 kHz or 48 kHz), recordings can
still be made. (The sampling frequency of this unit is 44.1 kHz.)
●When making a digital recording from a portable CD player (if the player has a sound
skip prevention function and this function is turned on) the optical output will drop out
and digital recording will not be possible. Be sure to turn the sound skip prevention
function off.
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■Recording from the microphone (Mic synchro recording)
The recording will begin automatically in response to a noise or a person speaking. When
the sound stops, the recording will pause. This function is convenient when recording
lectures, conferences, etc.
RECORDING USING A MICROPHONE
VOL /
NAME
Stereo microphone
(commercially available)
To the MIC IN jack
1Connect the stereo microphone to the
MIC IN jack on the main unit.
●When a microphone is connected to
this unit, the unit will automatically
switch to input from the microphone.
2Insert a recordable Minidisc.
3Press the REC button.
●A monaural, long-play recording
mode is available. (Page 17)
●Timed identification marks can be
created while recording. (Page 15)
4Press the 5 or 4 button to adjust
the recording level.
●Adjust the recording level so that the
maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing be-
tween -4 dB and 0 dB.
●When the recording level display is
changed from “MIC H” to “MIC L”,
the sound will be interrupted momen-
tarily. This is normal.
5Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO
button to select the synchro recording
level. (This level can be changed, even
while recording.)
●Refer to the following table.
●When the microphone input is set to
MIC SYNC H, recording will start
when a sound is detected at the
lowest volume. If the unit starts
recording too often due to low, un-
wanted noises, set the microphone
input to MIC SYNC L.
0dB
-4dB
Synchro recording
level display Sound level at which to start recording
MIC SYNC H
MIC SYNC L
Mic input
-24dB
-12dB
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6When a sound, such as a person
speaking, is picked up by the
microphone, recording will begin auto-
matically.
●If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more,
the recording will be paused automat-
ically. However, the unit will not pause
for about the first 10 seconds after
recording has started.
To interrupt a synchro recording:
Press the 06 button while recording.
●The Mic synchro recording mode will
be canceled, and the unit will enter the
recording stand-by mode.
●To resume synchro recording, press
the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO button
again.
To stop recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button.
■Recording from the microphone
(Mic manual recording)
●You can start recording manually (any
time you like).
1Put the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Mic
synchro recording” section.)
2Press the 06 button.
●Recording will start.
To interrupt a recording:
Press the 06 button while recording.
●The unit will enter the recording stand-
by mode.
●To resume recording, press the 06
button again.
The track number will be increased by
one each time you interrupt a record-
ing.
To stop recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button.
Notes:
●If you want to use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in power type microphone that
can be powered by the main unit.
●Insert the plug firmly. Otherwise, the recording will not be made properly.
●Use a microphone with a 1/8" (3.5 mm) diameter stereo mini plug.
●When a recording is made using a stereo microphone (optionally available), an analog
recording will be made.
●While making a mic recording, do not connect anything to the LINE IN jack on the
main unit.
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■Creating marks while making a mic recording
(Timed auto mark function)
Marks can be created at a fixed interval
(every 5 minutes is the default setting) so
that the beginning of any track can be
found. The interval at which marks are
created can be changed by the user.
While in the recording stand-by mode or
while recording, press the EDIT/A.MARK/
TIME MARK button.
●Each time the button is pressed, the
setting will change as follows:
●The time between marks may vary
slightly when compared with the actual
recording time.
About the timed auto mark:
Whenever a recording begins, a track
number will be created automatically.
●: Track number which is created
when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or
more during synchro recording.
●_ _ : Track number which is created
by the timed auto mark function.
Example when the setting is for “5
minutes”:
2 minutes 5 minutes 1 minute 5 minutes
5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes
●A timed auto mark will be created every
5 minutes.
CONVENIENT RECORDING FUNCTION
(No marks are
created.)
(A mark is created
every 10 minutes.)
(A mark is created
every 3 minutes.)
(A mark is created
every 5 minutes.)
Track
number 1 Track
number 2 Track
number 3 Track
number 4
When making a mic manual recording
Track
number 5
Track
number 1 Track number 2 Track number 3 Track number 4
If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or
more, a timed auto mark will be
created 5 minutes after the
previously created track number.
When making a mic synchro recording
When the setting is changed to 10
minutes while recording, a timed auto
mark will be created 10 minutes after
the change is made.
10 minutes10 minutes
Track number 2
Track number 1
3 minutes
When the timed auto mark setting has
been changed
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■Recording tracks as a
single track
You can record several pieces of music as
a single track, disable the auto marker
function.
1Press the EDIT/A. MARK/TIME MARK
button while the recording is paused.
2Press the 06 button.
●Recording will start.
Note:
●When making digital recordings using a
CD player or an MD player, track num-
bers will be created automatically
regardless of the setting of the auto
marker function.
Making a track number
automatically:
Press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK but-
ton while the recording is paused.
●“AUTO MARK” will be displayed.
■To start recording from the
middle of an existing track
You can erase a portion of a track that has
been already recorded and make a new
recording.
Warning:
●All of the tracks that follow the newly
recorded track will be erased.
1During playback, press the 06 button
at the point where you want to begin
re-recording.
2Press the REC button.
●To cancel the operation, press the
■/:OFF button.
3Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO
button.
●All of the tracks and track names will be
erased, following the point where the
playback is paused.
4Press the 06 button.
●Recording will start.
Note:
●When there is a track that you don’t
want to erase after the point on the disc
where you want to make a new record-
ing, use the move function to move the
track and then make your recording
after that point.
(The display will be blanked
out immediately.)
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Number of the track
to be recorded next
MODE/INS
DISPLAY
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■To check the remaining
disc time
While recording, you can check the
remaining time available on the disc.
Press the DISPLAY button while recording
or while in the recording pause mode.
●When the DISPLAY button is pressed
again, the unit will return to the initial
display.
Note:
●The display of the remaining disc time
may vary slightly from the actual
remaining time. (Page 38)
■To create your own track
numbers while recording
You can create your own track numbers at
special points in a recording, so that these
points can easily be found later.
At any point where you want to create a
track number while recording, press the
REC button on the main unit or the BASS
button on the remote control unit.
●The track number will be written on the
disc and the recording will continue
uninterrupted.
■Double time recording in
monaural mode
When recording in the monaural long-play
mode, recordings will be approximately
twice as long as the recording time avail-
able for a stereo recording. The monaural
long-play mode is very useful for recording
conferences or lectures.
Press the MODE/INS button while the
recording is paused.
●Each time this button is pressed, the
display will switch between the stereo
mode and the monaural long-play
mode.
Notes:
●If input is from a stereo source, the
sounds from the left and right channels
will be combined.
●Although the monitor sound you hear in
the headphones while recording is in
stereo, recording will be monaural.
●MiniDiscs recorded in the monaural
long-play mode cannot be played on
other MD players.
●When a recording is made in the
monaural long-play mode, you will be
able to play back the MiniDisc twice as
fast as the normal playback speed.
(Page 24)
●When the unit is stopped after a record-
ing has been made in the monaural
long-play mode, the recording mode
will return to the stereo mode automat-
ically.
Remaining recordable time Lights up while in the
monaural long-play mode.
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■To erase tracks
To erase tracks one at a time:
1Start playing the track you want to
erase, and press the 06 button.
●The unit will enter the pause mode.
2Press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK
button to select “ERASE”.
3Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO
button.
●To cancel the operation, press the
■/:OFF button.
4Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO
button again.
●The track will be erased.
5To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 -
4.
To erase all of the tracks at once:
1While in the stop mode, press the
EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK button to
select “ALL ERASE”.
●“ALL ERASE” can also be selected by
holding down the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME
MARK button for at least 2 seconds.
2Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO
button.
●To cancel the operation, press the
■/:OFF button.
3Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO
button again.
●All of the track numbers, track names,
and disc names will be erased.
Notes:
●Once a track has been erased, it can-
not be recovered. Double-check the
track number before erasing it.
●When a track is erased, the numbers
assigned to the tracks following the
erased track will be automatically
decreased by one.
●When a track is erased, the track name
will be erased at the same time.
1
2
1
Number of the
paused track
2
3
4
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When recording from analog inputs:
(Including digital inputs other than CDs
or MiniDiscs)
A new track number will be automatically
created whenever 1 second or more of
silence occurs in the source.
(Auto marker function)
●If there is some noise in the “silent”
spaces from the source, the track num-
bers may not be created at the correct
position, depending on the contents of
the source being recorded.
●You can also record a series of tracks
without using the auto marker function.
When recording from digital inputs:
(CDs/MiniDiscs only)
Track numbers will be created automat-
ically for each track at the same point
where track numbers already exist on the
CD or MiniDisc.
(Synchro marker function)
●The track numbers on the playback
side may not match the track numbers
recorded on the MiniDisc.
●When recording, if a programmed
playback is performed by the source or
playback is performed by selecting
tracks manually, the MiniDisc track
numbers may not be the same as on
the source.
●The track numbers can also be
changed after recording.
●Track numbers may not be created,
even when recording from digital in-
puts, depending on the CD player used
for the source.
When recording, track numbers will be created automatically.
(Auto marker function/Synchro marker function)
ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS
Silence
Silence
Second
track
About 1
second
First
track
Recording
side
Playback
side
First Second Third
track track track
Track A Track B Track C
First track Second track Third track
Track A Track B Track C
Recording
side
Playback
side
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