Sharp MD-MT20H User manual

PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
MD-MT20H
MODEL
OPERATION MANUAL
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●Recording and playback of any mate-
rial may require consent, which
SHARPisunabletogive.Pleaserefer
particularly to the provisions of the
CopyrightAct 1956, the Dramatic and
Musical Performers Protection Act
1958, the Performers Protection Acts
1963and1972andtoanysubsequent
statutory enactments and orders.
●This equipment complies with the re-
quirements of Directives 89/336/EEC
and 73/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC.
WARNING:
THIS AC ADAPTOR SUPPLIED WITH
THE MD-MT20H MUST NOT BE USED
WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT.
WARNING FOR THE AC
ADAPTOR:
THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SER-
VICEABLE PARTS. NEVER REMOVE
THE COVER UNLESS QUALIFIED TO
DO SO. THIS UNIT CONTAINS DAN-
GEROUS VOLTAGES. ALWAYS RE-
MOVE MAIN PLUG FROM THE
SOCKET BEFOREANY SERVICE OP-
ERATION AND WHEN NOT IN USE
FOR A LONG PERIOD.
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
MANCHESTER 0161-682-1415
READING 01189-876444
In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair 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.
NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
SERVICE INFORMATION
In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair, please contact the dealer
or supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact
the telephone number listed below. You will then be given details of how to obtain
service. – 0345-125387 –
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts
distributor.
SPECIAL NOTES
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CAUTION
Use the Portable Minidisc Recorder only in
accordance with the instructions given in
this manual and do not attempt to interfere
with the interlock switch or make any other
adjustment as this may result in exposure
to hazardous radiation.
●The letters in brackets contained in the
model number indicate the colour of the
product only. Operation and specifica-
tions are unaffected.
●US and foreign patents licensed from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-
tion.
Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this appliance to dripping or
splashing.
●The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-
MT20H must not be used with other
equipment.
Warning:
The supplied AC adaptor contains no
user serviceable parts.
Never remove covers unless qualified
to do so. It contains dangerous volt-
ages, always remove mains plug from
the main outlet socket before any ser-
vice operation or when not in use for a
long period.
CAUTION
At full volume, prolonged listening to a per-
sonal stereo may damage the users hear-
ing.
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.
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Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
INTRODUCTION
ACCESSORIES
Page
ACCESSORIES ..................................... 3
PRECAUTIONS .................................. 4-5
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS ................................... 5-6
POWER SOURCE .............................. 7-8
BEFORE RECORDING .................... 9-10
RECORDING USING THE
ANALOGUE CABLE ................... 11-12
RECORDING USING THE
OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE.............. 13
RECORDING FROM THE
MICROPHONE ............................14-15
CONVENIENT RECORDING
FUNCTION ..................................16-19
ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS ............... 20
Page
ABOUT THE TOC................................ 21
PLAYING A MINIDISC .................... 22-23
CONVENIENT PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS ................................ 24-26
EDITING ......................................... 27-32
USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT ... 33
CONVENIENT OPERATION
OF THE UNIT .............................. 34-36
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ....................... 37
TROUBLESHOOTING ................... 37-38
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS...... 39
ERROR MESSAGES........................... 40
MAINTENANCE .................................. 41
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 41-42
CONTENTS
●Remote Control Unit x 1
●Earphones x 1
●AC Adaptor (RADPA8039AWZZ) x 1
● Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride
Battery (AD-T20BT) x 1
●Battery Carrying Case x 1
●Analogue Cable x 1
●Optical Digital Cable x 1
●Carrying Bag x 1
Note:
Parts and equipment mentioned in this
operationmanualother than those detailed
left are not included.
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■Important
●Do not wear your earphones when you
are crossing streets or near traffic.
●Do not use your earphones whilst driv-
ingamotorvehicle, it may create a dan-
gerous traffic hazard and may be ille-
gal. 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 listening at high volume levels.
●If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use.
■Volume setting
Reduce the volume before starting to play.
MiniDiscs, compared to ordinary cassette
tapes, have very little noise. If the volume
is adjusted according to your usual expec-
tations of noise, you may damage your
hearing due to the high volume.
■ Concern for others when listen-
ing to MiniDiscs
If you are enjoying listening to music, the
sound escaping from your earphones may
annoy people around you.
If you are using the unit in particularly
crowded places (such as on trains or
buses), reduce the volume to avoid annoy-
ing people around you.
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PRECAUTIONS
■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
doorsand windowsclosed)or nearheat-
ers.
(Thecabinet may deform,change colour
or the unit may 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
mayresult. Ifyou experience theseprob-
lems,movetheunitawayfromsuchde-
vices.
■ 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 supplied with this
unit, as it may damage it.
●SHARP is not responsible for damage
due to improper use. Refer all servicing
to a SHARP authorised service centre.
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■Remote control unit
1. Earphones Socket
2. Fast Reverse Button
3. Hold Switch
4. Play/Pause Button
5. Fast Forward Button
6. Stop/Power Off Button
7. Volume Up Button
8. Bass/Track Mark Button
9. Volume Down Button
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
●A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride
batteryis the only kind that can be used.
Even if the battery is not used, you
should charge it at least once every
three months because of the special
quality of this 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 re
chargeable battery, use it within an am-
bient temperature range of 5°C - 35°C
(41°F - 95°F).
●If the rechargeable battery is used in a
coldenvironment, the operating timewill
be reduced.
Since the rechargeable battery is vulner-
able to damage, please note the follow-
ing.
●Do not carry the battery in your pocket
or a bag together with metal objects
(keys, coins, jewelry, etc.). The battery
may short out and generate significant
amounts of heat.
●Donot short-circuit the terminalsasthey
will become very hot and will damage
the battery.
● Do not dip the battery in water, do not dis-
poseofitinafire,anddonottakeitapart.
● When you want to carry the rechargeable
battery, put it into the accessory caseand
fastenthe flap on the case withvelcrotab.
To avoid damaging the battery and
shortening its service life, please note
the following.
●Do not drop or subject the battery to
shock.
●Donot insert objects (metal etc.)intothe
battery compartment of this product or
intothe rechargeable battery. Donotget
the terminals dirty. If the rechargeable
terminals are dirty, the operating time
may be shortened or it may not be pos-
sible to charge the battery.
●Afterthe rechargeablebattery ischarged
or used, it will get slightly warm. This is
normal.
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
5. TOC Indicator
6. Battery Indicator
7. Random Indicator
8. Track Number Indicator
9. Character/Time InformationIndicator
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 Indicator
16. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button
17.Mode/Monaural Mode/Random or
Repeat Button
18. Display/Character Select Button
19. Bass/Delete Button
20. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button
21. Volume/Cursor Up Button
22. Volume/Cursor Down/Charge Button
23. Record/Track Mark Button
24. Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/
Name Select Button
25. Stop/Power Off Button
26. Play/Pause Button
27.Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/
Name Select Button
28. Open Lever
29. Remote Control/Earphones Socket
30. Optical/Line Input Socket
31. Microphone Input Socket
32. Hold Switch
33. 5V DC Input Socket
34. Battery Cover
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POWER SOURCE
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■ Rechargeable battery power
This unit can be used with the following power sources: a rechargeable battery, an AC
adaptor, commercially available alkaline batteries, and a separately available car adaptor
(AD-CA20X).
When the rechargeable battery is used for
the first time or when you want to use it af-
tera longperiod ofdisuse,be sureto charge
it fully.
1Open the battery cover.
2Insert the rechargeable battery accord-
ing to the polarity marked on the bottom
of the unit.
3Close the battery cover.
4Plug theAC adaptor into theAC socket,
andthen insert the plug ontheACadap-
tor lead into the DC IN 5V socket.
5Pressthe VOLUME – button of the main
unit to begin charging.
●“ ” will appear, and the battery
will begin charging.
●Battery charging will be complete in
4.0hours.When the charging is com-
plete, “ ” will go out.
Notes:
●After charging has been completed, the
AC adaptor may be left connected.
(For example, when charging at night)
●The battery will not be charged when-
everthe power to the main unit is turned
on.
●Do not force open the battery cover too
wide.
1
2
4
3
5
AC 230-240V,
50/60 Hz
Insert securely,
all the way in.
To the DC IN 5V socket
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Caution:
●If the unit is not used for a long period of
time, remove the battery. (Even if the
power is turned off, the battery will drain
slowly but continuously.)
●Do not use any car adaptor except for
the separately available AD-CA20X.
●Forinformation aboutthe batterylife, see
the battery item in the SPECIFICA-
TIONS on page 41.
●This unit should only be used within the
range of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).
■AC power
1Connect the lead from the AC adaptor
totheDCIN 5V socket on the main unit.
2Plug theAC adaptor into an AC socket.
Notes:
●Whenthere is thunder orlightningin your
vicinity, unplug the AC adaptor from the
AC socket.
●When the unit is not in use for extended
periods,remove theACadaptorfrom the
AC socket.
●Never use anAC adaptor other than the
one specified. Otherwise, problems or
serious hazards may be created.
●Do not bend, twist or tie the power lead
or put heavy objects on top of it.
●Be sure to hold the plug when removing
it. If you pull on the lead, it may break,
or the unit may malfunction.
1
3
2
■Alkaline batteries power
This unit can be used with alkaline batter-
ies in place of a rechargeable battery.
●Usetwo commercially available alkaline
batteries (LR6, “AA” size).
1Open the battery cover.
2Insert two alkaline batteries according
to the polarity marked on the bottom of
the unit.
●Installingthe batteries incorrectly may
cause the unit to malfunction.
3Close the battery cover.
Precautions for alkaline battery use:
●Replace all old batteries with new ones
at the same time.
●Do not mix old and new batteries.
●Remove the batteries if they are weak
or if the unit is not in use for long peri-
ods to prevent potential damage due to
battery leakage.
Caution:
Do not use nickel-cadmium battery,
etc.instead of alkaline batteries.
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DIGITAL OUT
OPTICAL OUT
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
BEFORE RECORDING
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■Type of recording
Two types of recording are possible: “Digi-
tal recording” and “Analogue recording”.
There are different cables and connections
for each type of recording, depending on
the sockets on the equipment being con-
nected to the unit.
Optical digital cable (AD-M2DC, available separately)
(2) Digital recording
Connect the unit to equipment that has an
optical output socket using the optical digi-
tal cable included with this unit. Using an
optical signal to transfer the music to a
MiniDiscallows very high quality recording.
●Mainequipment: CD player,MD player,
Digital radio, etc.
●Cable required: Optical digital cable
included with the unit or optional optical
digital cable AD-M2DC.
RL
OPTICAL/
LINE IN
AUDIO OUT
RIGHT LEFT
To the
OPTICAL/LINE
IN socket
Analogue cable included
with this unit
To the line output
sockets on a stereo
Playback side
Recording side
Recording side
To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN socket
Optical digital cable included with this unit
(1) Analogue recording
Connect the unit to equipment that has a
lineoutput socket, usingthe analogue cable
included with this unit.
●Mainequipment: CD player,MD player,
radio cassette player, etc.
●Cable required: Analogue cable in-
cluded with this unit.
To the optical out-
putsocket (square
shapedsocket) on
a stereo etc.
Playback side
To the optical out-
put socket (round
shaped socket) on
an MD player etc.
Playback side
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■Types of discs
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Thereare two types of discs: playback-only
and recordable discs.
● 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 us-
ing an optical pickup.
(Recordingand editing arenot possible.)
Notes:
●Whenmakingimportantrecordings,itis
recommended that you use the AC
adaptor. A fully charged rechargeable
battery or alkaline batteries should be
loaded into the unit. Then, even if a
power failure occurs, the power source
will switch over to the battery automati-
cally.
●Whenusingthe rechargeable battery or
thealkalinebatteries, if the volume level
isset to “0”, the battery consumption will
be less than when listening to the re-
cording whilst it is being made.
●Inserteach plug firmly. Iftheconnections
arepoor, therecordingmay notbemade
properly. Always keep the plugs clean.
Ifthe plugs aredirty, electricalnoisemay
be recorded.
● 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.
■ To prevent recorded discs from
being erased accidentally
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.
Protected against
accidental erasure
There will only
be a shutter on
one side (the back).
Shutters can be
seen on both
sides of this
type of disc.
●To add a recording to such a disc, slide
theaccidental erase preventiontab back
to its original position.
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3
4
■Recording from CDs or MDs
(Synchro recording)
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RECORDING USING THE ANALOGUE CABLE
Synchrorecording is a method that detects
the playback sound from the source equip-
ment. When sound is present, it automati-
cally starts the recording. When the source
is silent, the recording will be paused. ●Adjust the recording level so that the
maximum sound volume from the
source makes the reading swing
somewhere 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/SYNC button.
1Connect the external equipment.
(See page 9.)
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 play-
ing the track you want to record.
4Whilst playing sound from the external
equipment connected to this unit, press
the 5or 4button to adjust the re-
cording level.
6Begin playback on the source equip-
ment.
●Recording will begin automatically.
To interrupt recording:
●Whenthesource equipment is stopped,
the unit will enter the synchro recording
stand-by mode. When playback is re-
sumed, 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
andcancel the synchro recordingmode.
●The track number will be increased by
one each time the recording is inter-
rupted.
To stop recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button.
●If the unit is left unattended after the
recording is complete, the power will
automatically shut off in approximately
2 minutes.
0dB
–4dB
OPEN
Flashing
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To turn off the power:
Press the ■/:OFF button whilst in the stop
mode.
●After the track number has been written
on the disc, the power will shut off auto-
matically. (For details about the TOC,
see page 21.)
To remove the MiniDisc:
Turn off the power and move the OPEN
lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Recordings can not be made in the
following situations:
●Recording on a playback-only
MiniDisc (commercially available
music).
●If a MiniDisc is protected against ac-
cidental erasure. (page 10)
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 vol-
umecan varytremendously from very
softtoextremelyloud), do not set the
recording level any higher than is
necessary.
Precautions when recording:
●Donot jaror bumpthemain unitwhilst
recording. Otherwise, the recording
may be unusable.
●Depending on the strength and type
of playback signal in the original re-
cording, the new recording may not
begin or pause at the correct point
whenin thesynchro mode. Ifthis hap-
pens,try making a manual recording.
Precautions when inserting a
MiniDisc:
●To insert a MiniDisc, push on the
middle of the edge of the disc whilst
holding it parallel to the main unit.
●If any resistance is felt, do not try to
forcethe MiniDisc into the unit.Itmay
additional more problems. If resis-
tanceis felt, remove theMiniDiscand
try reloading it.
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■Recording from a tuner or a CD
(Manual recording)
●Manual recordings can be started and
stopped as you like.
1Place the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Syn-
chro recording” section.)
2 Press 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 whilst
recording. (Page 18)
To interrupt recording:
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
●The unit will enter the recording stand-
by mode.
●Toresume recording, pressthe 06 but-
ton again.
The track number will be increased by
one each time you interrupt a record-
ing.
OPEN
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RECORDING USING THE OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE
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This is the method used for recording digi-
talsignals from CDs or MDs exactlyasthey
are stored on the original. Compared to re-
cordings made from analogue inputs, digi-
tal recordings have extremely high-quality
sound.
1Connect the external equipment.
(See page 9.)
2Start recording.
Synchro recording: Page 11
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.
(1) Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and
then press the REC button.
(2) Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
(3) Starttheplayback on the equipment
connected to this unit.
Manual recording: Page 12
(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 record-
ing level.
Notes:
●This unit incorporates a sampling rate
converter.
When this unit is connected to digital
equipmentsuch as Digital radios orDAT
tape recorders that use a different sam-
pling frequency (32 kHz or 48 kHz), re-
cordings can still be made. (The sam-
pling 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
willdrop out and digitalrecordingwill not
be possible. Be sure to turn the sound
skip prevention function off.
There are cases where digital recording
may be impossible.
In the following cases digital recording is
impossible, even if you are using digital
cables.
Playback Digital cable
CD player, MD
player, etc.
Digitally recorded MiniDisc
Analogue recording is
possible.
Recording
Playback Digital cable Recording
When you attempt to make a new digital
recording from a track that was digitally re-
corded on a MiniDisc.
●MiniDiscs are designed so that only first
generation digital copies can be made.
Further digital copies are prevented by
the SCMS (Serial Copy Management
System).
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MIC SYNC H
MIC SYNC L
–24dB
–12dB
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RECORDING FROM THE MICROPHONE
■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.
1Connect the stereo microphone to the
MIC IN socket.
●When a microphone is connected to
this unit, the unit will automatically
switch to input from the microphone.
2Insert a recordable MiniDisc.
(See page 11.)
●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 21” to “MIC L
20”, the sound will be interrupted mo-
mentarily.
This is normal.
5Press the ENTER/SYNC button to se-
lect the synchro recording level. (This
level can be changed, even whilst re-
cording.)
●Refer to the following table.
●When the microphone input is set to
“MIC SYNC H”, recording will start
when the smallest noise is detected.
If the unit starts recording too often
from small unwanted noises, set the
microphone input to “MIC SYNC L”.
MIC IN
PLUG IN
POWER
To the MIC IN
socket
Stereo microphone
(commercially available)
Mic input
Synchro
recording level
display Sound level at which
to start recording
0dB
–4dB
3Press the REC button.
●Amonaural, long-playrecording mode
is available. (Page 18)
●Timedidentificationmarks can becre-
ated whilst recording. (Page 16)
4Press the 5or 4button to adjust
the recording level.
Continued to the next page.
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Notes:
●Ifyou want to usea microphone, be sure
it is a plug-in-power type microphone.
●When a plug-in-power type micro-
phoneispluggedin, the main unit will
provide power for the microphone’s
operation.
●If a different type of microphone is
plugged in, it may not operate prop-
erly or it may cause the unit to mal-
function.
●Insert the plug firmly. If you don’t, the
recording will not be made properly.
●Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8")
diameter stereo mini plug.
●Whilst making a mic recording, do not
connect anything to the OPTICAL/LINE
IN socket on the main unit.
6 Whena sound, such asaperson speak-
ing, is picked up by the microphone, re-
cording will begin automatically.
●If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or
more,the recordingwill be pausedau-
tomatically. 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 whilst recording.
●The Mic synchro recording mode will be
cancelled, and the unit will enter the re-
cording stand-by mode.
●Toresume synchro recording, press the
ENTER/SYNC button again.
To stop recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button.
■Recording from the microphone
(Mic manual recording)
You can start recording manually (anytime
you like).
1Put the unit in the recording stand-by
mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Mic
synchro recording” section.)
2 Press the 06 button.
●Recording will start.
To interrupt a recording:
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
●The unit will enter the recording stand-
by mode.
●To resumerecording, press the 06 but-
ton again.
The track number will be increased by
one each time you interrupt a record-
ing.
To stop recording:
Press the ■/:OFF button.
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CONVENIENT RECORDING FUNCTION
■ Creating marks whilst making a
mic recording (Timed auto mark
function)
Marks can be created at a fixed interval
(every 5 minutes is the default setting) so
thatthe beginningof anytrackcan befound.
Theinterval at which marksare created can
be changed by the user.
Whilst in the recording stand-by mode or
whilst recording, press the EDIT button.
●Eachtime the button is pressed, theset-
ting will change as follows:
●The time between marks may vary
slightly when compared with the actual
recording time.
About the timed auto mark:
Whenevera recording begins, a track num-
ber will be created automatically.
●:Tracknumber which is created
when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or
more during synchro recording.
●:Tracknumber which is created
by the timed auto mark function.
Example when the setting is for “5 min-
utes”:
When making a mic synchro recording
If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or
more, a timed auto mark will be
created 5 minutes after the previ-
ously created track number.
●A timed auto mark will be created ev-
ery 5 minutes.
2 minutes 5 minutes 1 minute 5 minutes
5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes
When the setting is changed to 10
minuteswhilstrecording, a timedauto
mark will be created 10 minutes after
the change is made.
3 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes
When the timed auto mark setting has
been changed
(A mark is created
every 5 minutes.)
(A mark is created
every 3 minutes.)
(No marks are
created.)
(A mark is created
every 10 minutes.)
When making a mic manual recording
Track
number 1 Track number 2 Track number 3 Track number 4 Track number 5
Track
number 1 Track
number 2 Track number 3 Track number 4
Track
number 2
Track
number 1
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■Recording tracks asa single track
You can record several pieces of music as
asingle track, disable theautomarker func-
tion.
1Press the EDIT button whilst the record-
ing 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 re-
gardlessof thesetting of theauto marker
function.
Making a track numbe automati-
cally:
Press the EDIT button whilst 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.
Caution:
●All of the tracks that follow the newly re-
corded 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/SYNC 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:
●Whenthere is atrackthat you don’twant
toerase after thepoint on thediscwhere
you want to make a new recording, use
themove function to move the track and
then make your recording after that
point.
(See “EDITING”, page 27.)
(The display will be blanked
out immediately.)
Number of the track
to be recorded next
2 3
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●When the DISPLAY button is pressed
again,the unit will returntothe initial dis-
play.
Note:
●The display of the remaining disc time
mayvary slightly fromtheactual remain-
ing time. (Page 39)
■To create your own track
numbers whilst 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 whilst recording, press the
REC button (Remote control: press the
BASS button).
●The track number will be written on the
disc and the recording will continue un-
interrupted.
■To check the remaining
disc time
Whilst recording, you can check the
remaining time available on the disc.
Press the DISPLAY button whilst recording
or whilst in the recording pause 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
theearphoneswhilstrecording is in ste-
reo, recording will be monaural.
●MiniDiscs recorded in the monaural
long-play mode may not play on other
MD players.
●When a recording is made in the mon-
aural long-play mode, you will be able
to play back the MiniDisc twice as fast
as the normal playback speed. (Page
25)
●When the unit is stopped after a record-
inghas beenmade inthemonaural long-
play mode, the recording mode will re-
turn to the stereo mode automatically.
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■Double time recording in
monaural mode
When recording in the monaural long-play
mode, it can be about twice as long as the
recordingtime available for astereo record-
ing. The monaural long-play mode is very
usefulfor recordingconferences or lectures.
Press the MODE button whilst the record-
ing is paused.
●Eachtime this button ispressed, the dis-
playwill switchbetween thestereomode
and the monaural long-play mode.
Lights up whilst in the
monaural long-play mode.
Remaining recordable time
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■To erase tracks
To erase tracks one at a time:
1Startplaying the trackyou want toerase,
and press the 06 button.
●The unit will enter the pause mode.
2Press the EDIT button to select
“ERASE”.
3Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
●To cancel the operation, press the
■/:OFF button.
4Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.
●The track will be erased.
5To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 -
4.
To erase all of the tracks at once:
1Whilst in the stop mode, press the
EDIT button to select “ALL ERASE”.
●“ALL ERASE” can also be selected
by holding down the EDIT button for
at least 2 seconds.
2Press the ENTER/SYNC button.
●To cancel the operation, press the
■/:OFF button.
3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.
●Allof the track numbers, tracknames,
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.
●Whena track is erased,the numbers as-
signedto the tracks following theerased
trackwillbe automatically decreased by
one.
●When a track is erased, the track name
will be erased at the same time.
Number of the
paused track
1 2
34
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