Sharp IM-MT899W User manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
Using with the Rechargeable Battery
■Charging
When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time
or when you want to use it after a long period of disuse,
be sure to charge it fully.
●When the portable MD is turned on or operating, the
battery will not be charged.
●No operation can be performed whilst charging. If you
try to operate, "CH" will appear.
●After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it
will get slightly warm. This is normal.
Caution:
●Use the specified battery AD-N55BT only. Do not
charge a battery (nickel-cadmium, alkaline, etc.) other
than that specified.
●If the rechargeable battery terminal is dirty, charging
may not start. In such a case, wipe off the dirt with a
dry cloth.
●Do not disassemble the battery.
1Insert the rechargeable battery.
2Connect the AC adaptor.
3Place the unit on the battery charger.
●Do not remove the outer cover of the re-
chargeable battery. It may cause heat gen-
eration, fire, or explosion.
●Do not dip the battery in water, do not dis-
pose of it in a fire, and do not take it apart.

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■Display of remaining amount of battery
When the unit is set on the charger, the remaining
amount of battery is displayed.
■Charging time
Charging is completed in about 3 hours, and the dis-
play of remaining amount of battery will go out.
90 % of charging is completed. If you leave it for another
2 hours, the battery will be fully charged.
●Charge the battery within the range of 5°C - 35°C
(41°F - 95°F).
●The unit can be left in the charging state after it is
completed.
Refresh
If you charge the battery before it runs out completely, the
operating time may be shortened. To avoid this, the bat-
tery is discharged automatically and refreshed.
Display Conditions
Charging.
Scroll
Charging completed.
Whentheunitisnotsetcorrectlyon
the charger, the rechargeable ter-
minal isdirty, orforeign material ad-
heres to it, charging may not be
possible. (Wipe the terminal with
dry cotton swab.)
Turned off
Refreshing.
The unit automatically discharges
the battery that has been charged
repeatedly. After refreshing, it
starts charging automatically.
Flashing
Using with the Rechargeable Battery
MiniDisc System Limitations
The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order.
SYMPTOM LIMITATIONS
"D-FULL" or "T-FULL" appears even
though the MiniDisc still has recording
time left.
More than the limited number of tracks (255) cannot be recorded regard-
less of the recording time. If theMiniDisc is recordedor edited repeatedly
orit hasscratches(recordingskipsscratchedparts),youmaynotbe able
to record the maximum number of tracks described above. If the total
number of character information (disc, group, and track names) exceeds
1,700, the MD cannot be edited.
The remaining recording time does not in-
crease even though you erased tracks. The unit does not count non-recorded portions that last 12 or fewer sec-
onds to display the remaining recording time. The time may not increase
even if you erase short tracks.
The total of the recorded time and the re-
maining time does not match the maxi-
mum recordable time.
One cluster (approximately 2 seconds)is the minimum unit for recording.
For example, a 3-second track uses 2 clusters (approximately 4 sec-
onds).Therefore, the actual recordable time may be shorterthan the dis-
played time.
(The number of seconds indicates that in the stereo recording mode
(SP). It varies depending on the recording mode.)
Combine function does not work. AMiniDisconwhich recordingandeditingarerepeatedmaynotallowthe
combine function.
Sound skips in fast reverse/forward. If one track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeatedly
recorded or edited MiniDisc, sound may skip.
A track number is created in the middle of
a track. A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the Mini-
Disc.
Even if "LP :" is entered at the top of the
name, "LP :" is not displayed. If "LP :" is entered at the top of the 2 times/4 times long recorded track
(LP2/LP4), "LP :" will not be displayed. Enter other symbols than ":" after
"LP".

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Troubleshooting
Manypotential"problems"canberesolvedby theownerwithoutcallinga servicetechnician.If somethingseems tobe wrong
with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.
The unit does not turn on.
●Is the AC adaptor disconnected?
●Is the battery exhausted?
●Is the unit in the hold mode?
●Has condensation formed inside the unit?
●Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or
by static electricity?
No sound is heard from the earphones.
●Is the volume set too low?
●Is the remote control unit or the earphones plugged
in?
●Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it in-
stead of a MiniDisc containing music?
When the operation buttons are pressed, the unit
does not respond.
●Is the unit in the hold mode?
●Is the battery being charged?
●Is the battery exhausted?
●Is theremote control unit plug or the earphones plug
inserted firmly?
Some sounds are skipped.
●Is the battery exhausted?
●Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?
The MiniDisc cannot be ejected.
●Has the track number or character information been
written on the disc yet?
●Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?
Recording and editing are impossible.
●Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental era-
sure?
●Has the recording level been properly adjusted?
●Is the unit connected properly to the other equip-
ment?
●Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure
occur whilst recording or editing?
●Is the unit in the hold mode?
●Is an optical signal being output from the stereo sys-
tem? Read the operation manual for the stereo sys-
tem.
The battery cannot be charged.
●Is the rechargeable battery in the unit?
●Is the terminal dirty?
Group functions cannot be used with the group-re-
corded MD.
●TOC information may have been changed withother
equipment.
Troubleshooting (continued)
■If trouble occurs
When this product is subjected to strong external interfer-
ence (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity,
abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is
operated incorrectly, it may malfunction.
If such a problem occurs, do the following:
■Moisture condensation
When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals
cannot be read, and the unit may not function properly.
In the following cases, condensation may form inside the
unit.
●Shortly after turning on a heater.
●When the unit is placed in a room where there is
excessive steam or moisture.
●When the unit is moved from a cool place to a warm
place.
To remove condensation:
Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approxi-
mately 1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and
the unit will work properly.
1. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Leave the unit completely unpowered for approxi-
mately 30 seconds.
4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the wall socket and re-
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Error Messages
Number or symbol appears in (*) position.
ERROR MES-
SAGES MEANING
BLANK
●Nothing is recorded.
(Replace the disc with a recorded disc.)
busy
●
A track is being moved.
Can'tC
●
You tried to record from a copy prohib-
ited MiniDisc.
●
You tried to record signals other than
music (such as data).
(Record using the analogue cable.)
Can'tE
●
A track cannot be edited.
(Changethestopposition ofthetrackand
then edit it.)
Can'tL
●
You tried to record or edit the MD
whilst operating the OPEN lever.
Can'tP
●
Cannot play the MD.
Can'tR Recording cannot be performed correctly
due to vibration or shock.
Can'tS
Can'tT(*)
Can'tU
●
Thedisc datacannotbe read because
the disc is damaged.
(Reload the Minidisc or replace it with an-
other one.)
Can'tSTAMP
●
Stamp function does not work.
(Check the number of tracks.)
ERROR MES-
SAGES MEANING
Can'tW
●
Cannot save the TOC information cor-
rectly to a MiniDisc.
CH
(displayed on
the main unit)
●
You tried to operate whilst charging.
D-FULL
●
The disc is out of recording space.
DEFECT
●
The disc is scratched.
(If the recorded sound is not right, retry
recording or replace the disc with a re-
cordable one.)
Er-MD (**)
●
The microprocessor has reported a
system fault and the unit is out of or-
der.
(To have it repaired, go to the distributor
where you purchased the unit.)
G-FULL
●
The total number of groups exceeds
99.
(Erase unnecessary groups.)
HOLD
●
The unit is in the hold mode.
LoBATT
●
The rechargeable or alkaline battery
has run down.
LOCKED
●
You removed a MiniDisc whilst record-
ing or editing.
(Turn off the power before removing the
MiniDisc.)
Number or symbol appears in (*) position.
If the operation is not accepted, "--" may be displayed on the
main unit. For details, refer to the display on the remote con-
trol.
ERROR MES-
SAGES MEANING
N-FULL ●The number of a disc, group, or track
name exceeds 40.
(Shorten the name.)
NoDISC ●A disc has not been loaded.
noSIG ●Poor connection of the digital cable.
●No output signal comes out from the
connected unit to playback.
(Use the AC power for the connected
unit.)
●The input signal has improper sam-
pling frequency.
NoTRACK ●There is no track to be played.
PLAYmd ●You tried to record ona playback-only
disc.
POWER ? ●The battery charger is defective.
PROTECTED ●The write protection tab of a MiniDisc
is set to the protected position.
Sorry ●Since a track number is currently be-
inglocatedor updated,theunitcannot
accept your command.
(Wait for a while and try the operation
again.)
T Form (*) ●There is an error in the recording sig-
nal.
(Erase all of the tracks, and then record
again.)
ERROR MES-
SAGES MEANING
T-FULL ●There is no space left for recording
character information (track names,
disc names, etc.).
TEMP! ●The temperature is too high.
(Turn off the power, and wait for a while.)
Tr. Protect ●The track has been protected from be-
ing erased.
(Edit the track with the device on which it
was recorded.)
?DISC ●A disc which contains data other than
music was played.
(A disc which contains nonmusic data
cannot be played.)
?GrForm ●The group recording or the GROUP
RESERVE function cannot be per-
formed.
(Erase the disc name and retry the same
operation.)
Error Messages