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PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER

MD-MT16EMODEL

OPERATION MANUAL

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NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.

SERVICE INFORMATIONIn the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair, please contact the dealeror supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contactthe telephone number listed below. You will then be given details of how to obtainservice.

– 0345-125387 –Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.

Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main partsdistributor.

WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.MANCHESTER 0161-682-1415READING 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.

SPECIAL NOTES

● Recording and playback of any materialmay require consent, which SHARP isunable to give. Please refer particularlyto the provisions of the Copyright Act1956, the Dramatic and Musical Per-formers Protection Act 1958, the Per-formers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972and to any subsequent statutory enact-ments and orders.

● This equipment complies with the re-quirements of Directives 89/336/EECand 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

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CAUTIONUse the Portable Minidisc Recorder only inaccordance with the instructions given inthis manual and do not attempt to interferewith the interlock switch or make any otheradjustment as this may result in exposureto hazardous radiation.

● The letters in brackets contained in themodel number indicate the colour of theproduct only. Operation and specificationsare unaffected.

● US and foreign patents licensed fromDolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Warning:To prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose this appliance to dripping orsplashing.

CAUTIONAt full volume, prolonged listening to a personalstereo may damage the users hearing.This model complies with the law if used withthe correct earphones (model numberRPHOH0001AWZZ).If the earphones are damaged in any way,please order using the model number givenabove.

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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

PageACCESSORIES ..................................... 3OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................. 3PRECAUTIONS ..................................... 4NAMES OF CONTROLS AND

INDICATORS ...................................... 5POWER SOURCE .............................. 6-8BEFORE RECORDING .................... 9-10RECORDING USING THE

ANALOGUE CABLE ................... 11-12RECORDING USING THE

OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE .............. 13RECORDING FROM THE

MICROPHONE ............................ 14-15CONVENIENT RECORDING

FUNCTION .................................. 16-19

CONTENTS

Earphones x 1

Note:Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those in the drawingare not included.

Carrying Bag x 1

Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery

(AD-T20BT)Cassette adaptor

(AD-CT14)Car adaptor(AD-CA20X)

Optical Digital Cable(AD-M2DC)

AC Adaptor(AD-T20APE)

Car mounting unit(AD-T20CU)

Optical Digital Cable(AD-M1DC)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

PageABOUT TRACK NUMBERS ............... 20ABOUT THE TOC................................ 21PLAYING A MINIDISC .................... 22-23CONVENIENT PLAYBACK

FUNCTIONS ................................ 24-26EDITING ......................................... 27-32USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT ... 33CONVENIENT OPERATION

OF THE UNIT .............................. 34-36WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ....................... 37TROUBLESHOOTING ................... 37-38MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS ...... 39ERROR MESSAGES ........................... 40MAINTENANCE .................................. 41SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 41-42TERMS OF GUARANTEE ..... Back caver

Analogue Cable(RCA Lead ) x 1

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■ Important

● Do not wear your earphones when youare crossing streets or near traffic.

● Do not use your earphones whilst driving amotor vehicle, it may create a dangeroustraffic hazard and may be illegal.Remember to obey all of the safety rules inyour area.

● Do not play the unit at a high volume.Hearing experts advise against extendedlistening at high volume levels.

● If you experience ringing in your ears,reduce the volume or discontinue use.

■ Volume setting

Reduce the volume before starting toplay. MiniDiscs, compared to ordinarycassette tapes, have very little noise.If the volume is adjusted according toyour usual expectations of noise, youmay damage your hearing due to the highvolume.

■ Concern for others when listen-ing to MiniDiscs

If you are enjoying listening to music, thesound escaping from your earphones mayannoy people around you.If you are using the unit in particularlycrowded places (such as on trains or buses),reduce the volume to avoid annoying peoplearound you.

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PRECAUTIONS

■ Storing the unit

Avoid using or leaving the unit in thefollowing places.● Places exposed to direct sunlight for many

hours (especially in cars with the doors andwindows 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 excessively

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 interferencemay result. If you experience theseproblems, move the unit away fromsuch devices.

■ Precautions

To avoid accidental electric shock orother possible problems, observe theprecautions 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 thisunit, as it may damage it.

● SHARP is not responsible for damagedue to improper use. Refer all servicingto a SHARP authorised service centre.

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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator 2. Record Indicator 3. Level Meter 4. Fast Play Indicator 5. Repeat Indicator 6. TOC Indicator 7. Battery Indicator 8. Random Indicator 9. Track Number Indicator10. Character/Time Information Indicator11. Synchro Recording Indicator12. Disc Mode Indicator13. Disc Name Indicator14. Track Name Indicator15. Remaining Recording Time Indicator16. Total Track Number Indicator

17. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button18. Mode Button19. Display/Character Select Button20. Bass/Delete Button21. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button22. Volume Up/Cursor Button23. Volume Down/Cursor/Charge Button24. Record/Track Mark Button25. Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/

Name Select Button26. Stop/Power Off Button27. Play/Pause Button28. Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/

Name Select Button

29. Open Lever30. Earphones Socket31. Optical/Line Input Socket32. Microphone Input Socket

33. Hold Switch34. 5V DC Input Socket35. Battery Cover

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POWER SOURCE

You can power this unit with commercially available alkaline batteries (LR6, “AA” size).You can also power this unit with a rechargeable battery (AD-T20BT), AC adaptor (AD-T20APE) or car adaptor (AD-CA20X) which are available separately. (See page 3.)

■ Alkaline batteries power

● Use two commercially available alkalinebatteries (LR6, “AA” size).

1 Open the battery cover.● Slide the battery cover as far as it will

go to the outside and then lift to openit.If the battery cover is lifted withoutbeing slid all the way out, it maybreak.

2 Insert two alkaline batteries accordingto the polarity marked on the bottom ofthe unit.● Installing the batteries incorrectly may

cause the unit to malfunction.

3 Close 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 periods toprevent potential damage due to batteryleakage.

Caution:Do not use nickel-cadmium battery, etc. insteadof alkaline batteries.

Caution:● If the unit is not used for a long period of

time, remove the battery. (Even if thepower is turned off, the battery will drainslowly but continuously.)

● Do not use any car adaptor except forthe separately available AD-CA20X.

● For information about the battery life, seethe battery item in the SPECIFICATIONSon page 41.

● This unit should only be used within therange of 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F).

● Do not use alkaline batteries other thanthose specified (LR6, “AA” size).

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■ Rechargeable battery powerWhen the rechargeable battery is used forthe first time or when you want to use itafter a long period of disuse, be sure tocharge it fully.

1 Open the battery cover.● Slide the battery cover as far as it will

go to the outside and then lift to open it.If the battery cover is lifted without be-ing slid all the way out, it may break.

2 Insert the rechargeable battery according tothe polarity marked on the bottom of the unit.

3 Close the battery cover.

4 Plug the AC adaptor into the AC socket,and then insert the plug on the ACadaptor lead into the DC IN 5V socket.

5 Press the CHARGE button to begincharging.● “ ” will appear, and the battery

will begin charging.● After about 4 hours have passed,

“ ” will go out.This indicates that the batterycharging is about 90% complete.

● To charge the battery fully, continuecharging for about 2 more hours.(In this case, you do not need to pressthe CHARGE button. Even if theCHARGE button is pressed, “ ”will not appear.)

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 thepower to the main unit is turned on.

● Do not force open the battery cover too wide.● Do not use a rechargeable battery or an

AC adaptor other than those specifiedon page 3 (OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES).

● The charging time will vary, dependingon the condition of the battery.

● When the battery is charged for the firsttime or is charged after not being usedfor a long period, the operating time maybe shorter than normal. The battery lifewill recover with normal use i.e. charg-ing and discharging.

● To avoid shortening the service life of thebattery only recharge the battery afterin has been completely discharged.

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AC 230-240V,50/60 Hz

Insert securely,all the way in.

To the DC IN 5V socket

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■ AC power

1 Connect the lead from the AC adaptorto the DC IN 5V socket on the unit.

2 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC socket.

Notes:● When there is thunder or lightning in your

vicinity, unplug the AC adaptor from theAC socket.

● When the unit is not in use for extendedperiods, remove the AC adaptor from theAC socket.

● Never use an AC adaptor other than theone specified. Otherwise, problems orserious hazards may be created.

● Do not bend, twist or tie the power leador put heavy objects on top of it.

● Be sure to hold the plug when removingit. If you pull on the lead, it may break,or the unit may malfunction.

● A rechargeable nickel-metal hydridebattery is the only kind that can be used.Even if the battery is not used, youshould charge it at least once everythree months because of the specialquality of this battery.

● The rechargeable battery can becharged approximately 300 times.

● Do not use any battery other than thatspecified. Use of other batteries maycause malfunctions.

● When the operating time is reduced toabout 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 therechargeable battery, use it withinan ambient temperature range of5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F).

● If the rechargeable battery is used in acold environment, the operating timewill be reduced.

● Do not disassemble the battery.

Since the rechargeable battery isvulnerable to damage, please notethe following.● Do not carry the battery in your pocket

or a bag together with metal objects(keys, coins, jewelry, etc.). The batterymay short out and generate significantamounts of heat.

● Do not stand or store the battery on ametal plate.This may cause the battery to short-circuit,and it is dangerous.

● Do not short-circuit the terminals as theywill become very hot and will damagethe battery.

● Do not dip the battery in water, do notdispose of it in a fire, and do not take itapart.

● When you want to carry the recharge-able battery, put it into the accessorycase included with the separately avail-able AD-T20BT.

To avoid damaging the battery andshortening its service life, please notethe following.● Do not drop or subject the battery to

shock.● Do not insert objects (metal etc.) into the

battery compartment of this product orinto the rechargeable battery. Do not getthe terminals dirty. If the rechargeableterminals are dirty, the operating time maybe shortened or it may not be possible tocharge the battery.

● After the rechargeable battery is chargedor used, it will get slightly warm. This isnormal.

■ About the rechargeable battery

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DIGITAL OUTOPTICAL OUT

OPTICAL/LINE IN

BEFORE RECORDING

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■ Type of recording

Two types of recording are possible: “Ana-logue recording” and “Digital recording”.There are different cables and connectionsfor each type of recording, depending on thesockets on the equipment being connectedto the unit.

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(2) Digital recordingConnect the unit to equipment that has anoptical output socket using the optical digitalcable. Using an optical signal to transfer themusic to a MiniDisc allows very high qualityrecording.

● Main equipment: CD player, MD player,Digital radio, etc.

● Cable required: Optional optical digi-tal cable AD-M1DCor AD-M2DC.

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(1) Analogue recordingConnect the unit to equipment that has aline output socket, using the analogue cableincluded with this unit.

● Main equipment: CD player, MD player,radio cassette player, etc.

● Cable required: Analogue cable includedwith this unit.

To the optical out-put socket (squareshaped socket) ona stereo etc.

To the optical out-put socket (roundshaped socket) onan MD player etc.

Playback side

Recording side

Recording side

Playback side Playback side

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■ Types of discs

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There are two types of discs: playback-onlyand recordable discs.

● Playback-only MiniDisc:This type of MiniDisc usually containscommercially available pre-recordedmusic. This is the same kind of opticaldisc as CDs.Playback is performed using an opticalpickup.(Recording and editing are not possible.)

Notes:● When making important recordings, it

is recommended that you use the ACadaptor. A fully charged rechargeablebattery or alkaline batteries should beloaded into the unit. Then, even if apower fai lure occurs, the powersource will switch over to the batteryautomatically.

● When using the rechargeable battery orthe alkaline batteries, if the volume levelis set to “0”, the battery consumptionwill be less than when listening to therecording whilst it is being made.

● Insert each plug firmly. If the connectionsare poor, the recording may not be madeproperly. Always keep the plugs clean.If the plugs are dirty, electrical noise maybe recorded.

● Recordable MiniDisc:This is a “raw disc” on which recordingcan be performed.This is a magneto-optical disc.Recordings are made using a laser anda modulated magnetic field. Repeatedrecording is possible.

■ To prevent recorded discs frombeing erased accidentally

Slide the accidental erase preventiontab, located on the side of the disc, inthe direction indicated by the arrow.● The disc will then be protected against

accidental erasure.

Protected againstaccidental erasure

There will only be ashutter on one side(the back).

Shutters can beseen on both sidesof this type of disc.

● To add a recording to such a disc, slidethe accidental erase prevention tab backto its original position.

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■ Recording from CDs or MDs(Synchro recording)

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RECORDING USING THE ANALOGUE CABLE

Synchro recording is a method that detects theplayback sound from the source equipment.When sound is present, it automatically startsthe recording. When the source is silent, therecording will be paused.

● Adjust the recording level so that themaximum sound volume from thesource makes the reading swingsomewhere between – 4 dB and 0 dB.

● To record from a CD, first adjust therecording level.Then put the equipment connected tothis unit into the playback stand-bymode.

5 Press the ENTER/SYNC button.1 Connect the external equipment.(See page 9.)

2 Insert a recordable MiniDisc.

3 Press 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.

6 Begin playback on the source equipment.● Recording will begin automatically.

To interrupt recording:● When the source equipment is stopped,

the unit will enter the synchro recordingstand-by mode.When playback is resumed, a recordingwill 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 unitto enter the recording stand-by modeand cancel the synchro recording mode.

● The track number will be increased byone each time the recording is interrupted.

To stop recording:Press the ■/:OFF button.● If the unit is left unattended after the

recording is complete, the power willautomatically shut off in approximately2 minutes.

0dB–4dB

Flashing

4 Whilst playing sound from the externalequipment connected to this unit, pressthe 5 or 4 button to adjust therecording level.

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To turn off the power:Press the ■/:OFF button whilst in the stopmode.● After the track number has been

written on the disc, the power willshut off automatically.(For details about the TOC, see page21.)

To remove the MiniDisc:Turn off the power and move the OPEN le-ver in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Recordings can not be made in thefollowing situations:● Recording on a playback-only

MiniDisc (commercially availablemusic).

● If a MiniDisc is protected againstaccidental erasure. (page 10)

About the recording level:● If the recording level is too low, the

playback sound volume may be toolow to hear well. If it is too high,the playback sound may be greatlydistorted. Since digitally recordedCDs have a large dynamic range(the volume can vary tremendouslyfrom very soft to extremely loud),do not set the recording level anyhigher than is necessary.

Precautions when recording:● Do not jar or bump the main unit whilst

recording. Otherwise, the recordingmay be unusable.

● Depending on the strength and typeof playback signal in the originalrecording, the new recording maynot begin or pause at the correct pointwhen in the synchro mode.If this happens, try making a manualrecording.

Precautions when inserting aMiniDisc:● To insert a MiniDisc, push on the

middle of the edge of the disc whilstholding it parallel to the main unit.

● If any resistance is felt, do not tryto force the MiniDisc into the unit,as it may cause damage to the unit.If resistance is felt, remove theMiniDisc and try reloading it.

■ Recording from a tuner or a CD(Manual recording)

Manual recordings can be started andstopped as you like.

1 Place the unit in the recording stand-bymode.(Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Synchrorecording” section.)

2 Press the 06 button.● Recording will start.● To record from a CD, press the 06

button, and then start playback on theequipment connected to this unit.

● Track numbers can be created whilstrecording. (Page 18)

To interrupt recording:Press the 06 button whilst recording.● The unit will enter the recording stand-by

mode.● To resume recording, press the 06

button again.The track number will be increased byone each time you interrupt a recording.

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RECORDING USING THE OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE

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This is the method used for recordingdigital signals from CDs or MDs exactlyas they are stored on the original.Compared to recordings made fromanalogue inputs, digital recordings haveextremely high-quality sound.

1 Connect the external equipment.(See page 9.)

2 Start recording.

Synchro recording: Page 11

Before starting a synchro recording,perform the following steps on theequipment 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, andthen press the REC button.

(2) Press the ENTER/SYNC button.(3) Start the playback 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 therecording level.

Notes:● This unit incorporates a sampling rate

converter.When this unit is connected to digitalequipment such as Digital radios orDAT tape recorders that use a differentsampling frequency (32 kHz or 48 kHz),recordings can still be made.(The sampling frequency of this unit is44.1 kHz.)

● When making a digital recording from aportable CD player (if the player has asound skip prevention function and thisfunction is turned on) the optical outputwill drop out and digital recording will notbe possible. Be sure to turn the soundskip prevention function off.

There are cases where digital recordingmay be impossible.In the following cases digital recording isimpossible, even if you are using digitalcables.

When you attempt to make a new digitalrecording from a track that was digitallyrecorded on a MiniDisc.● MiniDiscs are designed so that only first

generation digital copies can be made.Further digital copies are prevented bythe SCMS (Serial Copy ManagementSystem).

Playback Digital cable

CD player, MDplayer, etc.

Digitally recorded MiniDisc

Analogue recording ispossible.

Recording

Playback Digital cable Recording

MD player

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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 inresponse to a noise or a person speaking.When the sound stops, the recording willpause. This function is convenient whenrecording lectures, conferences, etc.

1 Connect the stereo microphone to theMIC IN socket.● When a microphone is connected to

this unit, the unit will automaticallyswitch to input from the microphone.

2 Insert a recordable MiniDisc.(See page 11.)

● Adjust the recording level so thatthe maximum sound volume fromthe source makes the reading swingbetween –4 dB and 0 dB.

● When the recording level display ischanged from “MIC H 21” to “MIC L20”, the sound will be interruptedmomentarily.This is normal.

5 Press the ENTER/SYNC button toselect the synchro recording level.(This level can be changed, evenwhilst recording.)● Refer to the following table.

● When the microphone input is set to“MIC SYNC H”, recording will startwhen the smallest noise is detected.If the unit starts recording too oftenfrom small unwanted noises, set themicrophone input to “MIC SYNC L”.

MIC INPLUG INPOWER

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3 Press the REC button.● A monaural, long-play recording mode

is available. (Page 18)● Timed identification marks can be

created whilst recording. (Page 16)

4 Press the 5 or 4 button to adjustthe recording level.

Continued to the next page.

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Notes:● If you want to use a microphone, be sure

it is a plug-in-power type microphone.● When a plug-in-power type microphone

is plugged in, the main unit will providepower for the microphone’s operation.

● If a different type of microphone isplugged in, it may not operateproperly or it may cause the unitto malfunction.

● Insert the plug firmly. If you don’t, therecording 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 notconnect anything to the OPTICAL/LINEIN socket on the main unit.

6 When a sound, such as a person speaking,is picked up by the microphone, recordingwill begin automatically.● If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or

more, the recording will be pausedautomatically. However, the unit willnot pause for about the first 10 secondsafter 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 therecording stand-by mode.

● To resume synchro recording, press theENTER/SYNC button again.

To stop recording:Press the ■/:OFF button.

■ Recording from the microphone(Mic manual recording)

You can start recording manually (anytimeyou like).

1 Put the unit in the recording stand-bymode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the “Micsynchro 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 resume recording, press the 06 button

again.The track number will be increased byone each time you interrupt a recording.

To stop recording:Press the ■/:OFF button.

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CONVENIENT RECORDING FUNCTION

■ Creating marks whilst making amic recording (Timed auto markfunction)

Marks can be created at a fixed interval(every 5 minutes is the default setting) sothat the beginning of any track can be found.The interval at which marks are created canbe changed by the user.

Whilst in the recording stand-by mode orwhilst recording, press the EDIT button.

● Each time the button is pressed, thesetting will change as follows:

● The time between marks may varyslightly when compared with the actualrecording time.

About the timed auto mark:Whenever a recording begins, a tracknumber will be created automatically.

● : Track number which is createdwhen a silence lasts for 3 seconds ormore during synchro recording.

● : Track number which is createdby the timed auto mark function.

Example when the setting is for “5minutes”:

When making a mic synchro recording

If a silence lasts for 3 secondsor more, a timed auto mark willbe created 5 minutes after thepreviously created track number.

● A timed auto mark will be createdevery 5 minutes.

2 minutes 5 minutes 1 minute 5 minutes

5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes

When the setting is changed to 10minutes whilst recording, a timed automark will be created 10 minutes afterthe change is made.

3 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes

When the timed auto mark setting hasbeen changed

When making a mic manual recording

Tracknumber 1

Tracknumber 2

Tracknumber 3

Tracknumber 4

Tracknumber 5

Tracknumber 1

Tracknumber 2

Tracknumber 3

Tracknumber 4

Tracknumber 2

Tracknumber 1

(A mark is createdevery 3 minutes.)

(No marks arecreated.)



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■ Recording tracks as a single track

You can record several pieces of music as asingle track, disable the auto marker function.

1 Press the EDIT button whilst the recordingis paused.


Note:● When making digital recordings using

a CD player or an MD player, tracknumbers will be created automaticallyregardless of the setting of the automarker function.

Making a track number automati-cally:Press the EDIT button whilst the recordingis paused.● “AUTO MARK” will be displayed.

■ To start recording from themiddle of an existing track

You can erase a portion of a track that hasbeen already recorded and make a newrecording.

Caution:● All of the tracks that follow the newly

recorded track will be erased.

1 During playback, press the 06 buttonat the point where you want to beginre-recording.

2 Press the REC button.● To cancel the operation, press the

■/:OFF button.

3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button.● All of the tracks and track names will

be erased, following the point wherethe playback is paused.


Note:● When there is a track that you don’t want

to erase after the point on the disc whereyou want to make a new recording, usethe move function to move the track andthen make your recording after thatpoint.(See “EDITING”, page 27.)

Number of the trackto be recorded next

2 3

(The display will be blankedout immediately.)

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● When the DISPLAY button is pressedagain, the unit will return to the initialdisplay.

Note:● The display of the remaining disc time may

vary slightly from the actual remainingtime. (Page 39)

■ To create your own tracknumbers whilst recording

You can create your own track numbers atspecial points in a recording, so that thesepoints can easily be found later.

At any point where you want to create atrack number whilst recording, press theREC button.

● The track number will be written on thedisc and the recording will continueuninterrupted.

■ To check the remainingdisc time

Whilst recording, you can check the remainingtime available on the disc.

Press the DISPLAY button whilst recordingor whilst in the recording pause mode.

Notes:● If input is from a stereo source, the

sounds from the left and right channelswill be combined.

● Although the monitor sound you hearin the earphones whilst recording is instereo, recording will be monaural.

● MiniDiscs recorded in the monaurallong-play mode may not play on otherMD players.

● When a recording is made in the mon-aural long-play mode, you will be able toplay back the MiniDisc twice as fast asthe normal playback speed. (Page 25)

● When the unit is stopped after a recordinghas been made in the monaural long-playmode, the recording mode will return tothe stereo mode automatically.

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■ Double time recording inmonaural mode

When recording in the monaural long-playmode, it can be about twice as long as the re-cording time available for a stereo recording.The monaural long-play mode is very usefulfor recording conferences or lectures.

Press the MODE button whilst the recordingis paused.● Each time this button is pressed, the

display will switch between the stereomode and the monaural long-playmode.

Lights up whilst in themonaural long-play mode.

Remaining recordable time

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■ To erase tracks

To erase tracks one at a time:

1 Start playing the track you want to erase,and press the 06 button.● The unit will enter the pause mode.

2 Press the EDIT button to select“ERASE”.

3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button.● To cancel the operation, press the

■/:OFF button.

4 Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.● The track will be erased.

5 To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 -4.

To erase all of the tracks at once:

1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDITbutton to select “ALL ERASE”.● “ALL ERASE” can also be selected

by holding down the EDIT button forat least 2 seconds.


■/:OFF button.

3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.

● All of the track numbers, track names,and disc names will be erased.

Notes:● Once a track has been erased, it cannot

be recovered. Double-check the tracknumber before erasing it.

● When a track is erased, the numbers as-signed to the tracks following the erasedtrack will be automatically decreased byone.

● When a track is erased, the track namewill be erased at the same time.

Number of thepaused track

1 2

3 4

1 2

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ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS

When recording from analogue inputs:(Including digital inputs other than CDsor MiniDiscs)

A new track number will automatically becreated whenever 1 second or more ofsilence occurs in the source.(Auto marker function)

When recording, track numbers will becreated automatically.(Auto marker function/Synchro markerfunction)

● If there is some noise in the “silent”spaces from the source, the tracknumbers may not be created at thecorrect position, depending on thecontents of the source being recorded.

● You can also record a series of trackswithout using the auto marker function.

When recording from digital inputs:(CDs/MiniDiscs only)

Track numbers will be created automaticallyfor each track at the same point where tracknumbers already exist on the CD orMiniDisc.(Synchro marker function)

● The track numbers on the playbackside may not match the track numbersrecorded on the MiniDisc.

● When recording, if a programmedplayback is performed by the sourceor playback is performed by selectingtracks manually, the MiniDisc tracknumbers may not be the same as onthe source.

● The track numbers can also be changedafter recording.

● Track numbers may not be created,even when recording from digital inputs,depending on the CD player used for thesource.

Playbackside Silence

Secondtrack

About 1second

Firsttrack

Recordingside

Playbackside

Recordingside

First track Second track Third track

Track A Track B Track C

First track Second track Third track

Track A Track B Track C

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TOC display

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ABOUT THE TOC

The TOC (an abbreviation for Table ofContents) is information about the tracknumbers and recorded areas that allowthe unit to find musical selections orsounds.The entire MD is controlled by the informationin this TOC, which enables the unit to find thebeginning of a track quickly or to recordautomatically in a vacant area.● The TOC is recorded in a specific area

on a MiniDisc, which is not used forsound recording.

■ About TOC recording

When you start recording or editing, “TOC”will appear in the display.

This indicates that information in the TOC isnow being changed according to recordingor editing being performed.● The changed TOC information will not

be recorded on the MiniDisc rightaway.

Notes:● Whilst “TOC” is displayed, the MiniDisc

should not be removed. Turn the poweroff first, and then remove the MiniDisc.

● The edited contents can be stored onthe disc after several editing steps havebeen performed.

■ When is the TOC recorded?

The revised TOC will be recorded on thedisc automatically when you press the■/:OFF button whilst in the stop mode. Thiswill also turn the power to this unit off.

The power will be turned off after the TOChas been recorded on the disc.

Caution:● Whilst “TOC” or “TOC EDIT!” is displayed,

do not do any of the following.– Do not jar or bump the main unit.– Do not unplug the AC adaptor.– Do not remove the rechargeable

battery or alkaline batteries.If you do, the changes in the recordedor edited contents will be lost if the TOCinformation is not recorded properly.

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Track number

Track name(Nothing will be displayed for MiniDiscsthat do not contain track names.)

BASS 1

BASS 2

BASS 3

BASS OFF

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PLAYING A MINIDISC

1 Insert the earphones plug into the socket. Push the plug all the way in.

2 Insert a MiniDisc. (See page 11.)● The power will be turned on automatically,

and playback will start from the first track.(Auto-play function)

● After playback of the last track has finished,the unit will stop automatically.

3 Press the VOLUME + button to increasethe volume and the VOLUME – button todecrease the volume.

4 Adjust the bass level.Each time the BASS button is pressed,the tone will be switched as follows:

● When recording, it is impossible toadjust the bass level (Bass empha-sis is cancelled).

● The most recent volume or basssettings are saved when the poweris turned off.

Bass sounds are emphasisedslightly.Bass sounds are emphasisedmore.Bass sounds are emphasisedeven more.

Bass emphasis is cancelled.

Volume (0 - 30)

To the socket

For the For theleft right (L) (R)

Earphones

Continued to the next page.

Playback does not start when aMiniDisc is inserted:Press the 06 button.In the following cases, the auto-play functionwill not work.

● When the recordable MiniDisc writeprotection tab is closed (page 10)

● When the auto-play function has beencancelled (page 35)

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To interrupt playback:Press the 06 button during playback.● To resume playback, press the 06

button again.

To stop playback:Press the ■/:OFF button.

To turn off the power:Press the ■/:OFF button whilst in the stopmode.● If the unit is not operated for at least 2

minutes whilst in the stop mode, thepower will shut off automatically.

To remove the MiniDisc:Turn off the power and move the OPEN leverin the direction indicated by the arrow.

Resume auto play function:● When you press the ■/:OFF button

to stop playback, or when you turnthe power off and then you resumeplayback, it will resume at the pointon the MiniDisc where the playbackwas halted.

● If the MiniDisc is removed and inserted,and playback is resumed, playback willstart from the first track.

Precautions when making connec-tions:● Do not remove the rubber pads from

the earphones.● Be sure to hold the plug when removing

it. If you pull on the lead, it may break, orthe unit may malfunction.

Interrupted sound:● This product is designed to eliminate

interruptions in the sound which can becaused by vibrations.However, if the unit is continuously ex-posed to vibrations or mechanicalshock, the sound may be interruptedmomentarily.

When the sound is distorted:● If the volume is too high whilst the bass

is being emphasised, the sound maybe distorted, depending on the musicon the track. If this happens, decreasethe bass level or lower the volume level.

● If the volume is increased to “VOL 24”or higher, the bass level will be ad-justed automatically.(This is done to reduce the distortionin the sound.)

Caution:● When the unit is not to be used

immediately after a MiniDisc hasbeen inserted, or when you planto carry the unit, turn off the poweror cancel the auto-play function.Otherwise, the auto-play functionwill be activated and the batterywill run down.

● Since the main unit and the AC adaptorcan heat up during use, you shouldavoid allowing the unit to be in directcontact with your skin for any length oftime.

When using the unit with a car adaptor:● When you switch off the ignition key

during playback, the power to this unitwill also be turned off. Then, when theignition key is switched on, playbackwill start from the beginning of the trackwhere playback was halted (Resumeauto-play function).However, the power to the unit maynot be turned off when the ignition isturned off, depending on the type ofcar.

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CONVENIENT PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

■ APSS(Auto Program Search System)

APSS automatically locates the beginningof any track.

To move to the beginning of the nexttrack:Press the 4 button during playback.

To re-start the track being played:Press the 5 button during playback.

To skip a number of tracks at one time,press the 5 or 4 button repeatedlyuntil the desired track number is shown.

To begin playback at a desired track, pressthe 5 or 4 button whilst in the stopmode to select the track number. Thenpress the 06 button.

Note:● When the first track is selected and the

5 button is pressed, the last track onthe disc will be located. When the lasttrack is selected and the 4 button ispressed, the first track will be located.

■ Cue and review

1 Load a MiniDisc and begin playback.

2 Press and hold down the 4 buttonfor audible fast forward, or press andhold down the 5 button for audiblefast reverse.

3 Normal playback will resume when the5 or 4 button is released.

Notes:● When the end of the last track is reached

during fast forward, the unit will enter thepause mode. When the beginning of thefirst track is reached during fast reverse,the unit will enter the playback mode.

● When the unit is in the all track repeatmode, the search will wrap around fromthe last track to the first, or vice versa.

● Depending on the contents recorded ona MiniDisc, some sounds may beskipped whilst cueing and reviewing.

To search very quickly:When fast forward or fast reverse is usedwhilst in the pause mode, the search will beperformed more quickly than during audiblefast forward or fast reverse playback.● In this mode, no sound is heard.

Therefore, you should refer to the timedisplay.

● When you lift your finger, the unit willre-enter the pause mode.

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Random playRepeat play of tracks inrandom order

Repeat play of all of the tracks

Repeat play of a single track

Normal playback

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■ To play at double speed(Mono recording only)

Press the ENTER/SYNC button whilst aMiniDisc recorded in the monaural long-playmode is being played.

● The unit will display “FAST PLAY” andstart fast playback.

● When the ENTER/SYNC button ispressed again, the unit will return tonormal play.

Notes:● Depending on the contents recorded on

a MiniDisc, it may be difficult to hearthem.

● If a track recorded in the stereo mode isreached during fast playback, the fastplayback mode will be cancelled.

● To re-enter the fast playback mode,press the ENTER/SYNC button.

To interrupt fast playback:Press the 06 button during playback.● When the 06 button is pressed again,

the unit will resume fast playback.

■ Random play or repeat play

During playback or whilst in the stopmode, press the MODE button repeatedlyto select the playback mode.

● If the playback mode is selected whilststopped, press the 06 button to startplayback.

Notes:● When “TOC” is displayed, random play

or repeat play is impossible.● In random play the unit will select and

play tracks automatically. (You cannotselect the order of the tracks.)After all of the tracks have been playedonce each in random order, the unit willstop automatically.

● During random play or repeat play ofa single track, cue and review of theprevious or next tracks is not possible.

● During random play, the unit cannot findthe beginning of any track which hasbeen played.

RANDOM

RANDOM

1

No display

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■ To check the remaining recordingtime and the total playing time

Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISPLAYbutton.● Each time the button is pressed, the

display will change as follows:

Elapsedplayback time

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Note:If character information was not originallyrecorded on the MiniDisc, “NO NAME” willbe displayed.

■ To check the elapsed time andremaining time of the track

During playback, press the DISPLAYbutton.● Each time the button is pressed, the

display will change as follows:

To display the playing time of an indi-vidual track:Whilst in the stop mode, press the 5 or4 button to display the track number andtrack name, and then press the DISPLAYbutton to display the playing time for thattrack.● Each time the 5 or 4 button is

pressed, the playing time of the previousor next track will be displayed.

Totalplaying time

Remainingrecording time

Disc name

Total numberof tracks

Remainingplay time

Track number

Track name

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■ What the editing function can do

You can create original discs using the MD editing function, on which you can change theorder of the tracks and you can create disc or track names.● Playback-only MiniDiscs cannot be edited.

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EDITING

Move ()

A designated track can be moved to any desiredposition.

● The numbers assigned to the tracks followingthe track which is moved will be adjusted au-tomatically.

Divide (Page 28)

A single track can be divided into two at anydesired position.

● The numbers of the tracks which come after thenewly divided track will be automatically increasedby one.

Combine (Page 29)

Two consecutive tracks can be combined intoone track.

● The numbers assigned to the tracks followingthe combined tracks will be decreased by oneautomatically.

Disc/Track name (Page 29)

Discs and tracks (up to 255 tracks per disc) can be named. Since track namesare displayed when the beginning of each track is located or during playback,you can quickly check the name of each track.

● Letters (capital letters/lowercase letters), numbers and symbols can be used.

● All of the characters and data on a recorded MD (master MD with tracks andcharacter information) can be transferred onto a recordable MD.

Name/stamp (Page 31)

1 2 3

1 2 3

4

CA B

C CA B

1 2 3

1 2 3 4

A B C D

A B C D

C A B D

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

A B C D

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1 2

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■ Move

1 Play the track to be moved, and pressthe 06 button.● The unit will enter the pause mode.

2 Press the EDIT button to select “MOVE”.


■/:OFF button.

4 Press the 5 or 4 button to selectthe direction to move.● To increase the track number .... 4● To decrease the track number ....5

5 Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.● The track will be moved, and the unit

will be paused at the beginning of thetrack.

Note:● When a track has been moved, the

other tracks which are affected by themove will be assigned new tracknumbers automatically.

Example:When moving the fifth track to the thirdtrack, the old third track will become thenew fourth track and the old fourth trackwill become the new fifth track.

■ Divide

1 Start playing the track you want todivide into two. Press the 06 buttonat the point where you want to dividethe track.● The unit will enter the pause mode.

2 Press the EDIT button to select “DIVIDE”.


■/:OFF button.

4 Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.

● The track will be divided into twotracks, and the unit will be paused atthe beginning of the second of the twotracks.

● The numbers of the tracks whichcome after the divided track will beincreased by one automatically.

Notes:● When a track that has a name is divided,

the two new tracks will have the samename.However, in the TOC FULL condition, thesecond track may not be named.

● Each disc can hold up to 255 tracks.However, even if the number of assignedtracks has not reached 254, it might notbe possible to make any further divisionsof tracks.

(Checking themovement)

(To move it to thethird track)

To move the fifth track

To divide the fourth track

(Confirming the split)

1 2

3 43

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1 2

4 Press the 5 or 4 button repeatedlyto select the first letter in the name.● When the button is pressed continuously,

the displayed character will change rap-idly.

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■ Combine

1 Start playing the last of the two tracksyou want to combine, and press the 06

button.● The unit will enter the pause mode.

2 Press the EDIT button to select “COMBINE”.


■/:OFF button.

4 Press the ENTER/SYNC button again.● The two tracks will be combined, and

the unit will be paused at the beginningof the combined track.

● The numbers assigned to the tracksfollowing the combined track will bedecreased by one automatically.

To combine two non-adjacent tracks:First, put the two tracks next to each other inthe order you want using the MOVE function(page 28). Then combine them using theCOMBINE function.

When one or both tracks to be combinedhave a name:The first track name will be used. However,when the first track does not have a name,the second track name will be used.

In the following cases, tracks may notbe combined.● Tracks recorded in the monaural

long-play mode and tracks recordedin the stereo mode.

● Tracks recorded from digital inputs andtracks recorded from analogue inputs.

● Tracks whose recording time is less than12 seconds.

■ Disc name

● Discs can be named using a maximumof 100 characters.

● Up to 1,700 characters (approximately)can be used in the disc and track nameson a single MiniDisc.

1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDITbutton to select “DISC NAME”.

2 Press the ENTER/SYNC button.● The unit will enter the character input

mode.● To cancel the operation, press the

■/:OFF button.

3 Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly toselect the type of characters.● The first 3 characters in the group

of the selected characters will bedisplayed for about 1 second.

(Confirming the combination)

To combine the fifthand sixth tracks

Cursor

(Capital letters)

(Lower-case letters)

(Numbers and symbols)

1 2

3

ABC

abc

123

3 4

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5 When the letter you want is displayed,press the ENTER/SYNC button.● To enter more letters in the name,

repeat steps 3 - 5.

6 When the disc name has been com-pletely entered, press the EDIT button.

To erase a character:Press the VOLUME + or VOLUME – but-ton to move the cursor to the characteryou want to erase, and then press theBASS button.

To enter a space:Press the VOLUME + button to move thecursor to the right.

■ Track name

Up to 100 characters can be entered foreach name.

1 Play the track which you want to name,and press the 06 button.● The unit will enter the pause mode.

2 Press the EDIT button to select “TRACKNAME”.

3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button.● The unit will enter the character input

mode.● To cancel the operation, press the

■/:OFF button.

4 Perform steps 3 - 5 in the “Disc name”section.

5 When the track name is completelyentered, press the EDIT button.

Position where thenext letter will beentered

5 6 Lights up

1 2

Track number that youwant to give a track name

A C D E I J K L MS U V W

F G HX Y ZTR

O QPN

/.,

. , /

&< >

'?

! " #_ `;– :( ) +

$

* = @%

B

.

.

1 3 4 5 9 06 7 82

a c d e i j k l ms u v w

f g hx y ztr

o qpn. , /

b

.

indicates a space.

Type of characters

Capital letters

Lower-case letters

Numbers and symbols

Characters (symbols)They are selected using the 5 or 4 button.

Returns to

Returns to

Returns to

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■ To change disc names or tracknames

Some MiniDiscs created on other equipmentmay have more than 100 characters in atrack name or disc name. The charactersfrom the 101st character and on cannot becorrected or changed.

To delete characters:

1 Put the unit in the character input mode.● To delete characters in a disc name,

perform steps 1 - 2 in the “Disc name”section. (page 29)

● To delete characters in a track name,perform steps 1 - 3 on page 30.

2 Press the VOLUME + or VOLUME – but-ton to move the cursor to the characteryou want to delete.

3 Press the BASS button.● The character will be erased.

4 Press the EDIT button.

To add characters:

1 Put the unit in the character input mode.● To add characters to a disc name,

perform steps 1 - 2 in the “Discname” section. (page 29)

● To add characters to a track name,perform steps 1 - 3 on page 30.

2 Press the VOLUME + or VOLUME –button to move the cursor to the right ofthe character, where you want to add anew character.

3 Perform steps 3 - 5 in the “Disc name”section. (pages 29 - 30)

4 Press the EDIT button.

■ Name/stamp

1 Record the sound from the masterMiniDisc onto a recordable MiniDisc.

● Refer to the standard recordingmethod. (Pages 9 - 15)

● At this point, only the sound is re-corded. No character information istransferred.

● Check whether the total number oftracks on the newly recorded MiniDiscmatches the total number of tracks onthe master MiniDisc. If they do notmatch each other, combine or dividetracks using the edit operation.(Pages 28 - 29)

● This function can not be performedfrom playback only MiniDiscs.

MasterMiniDisc

Master MiniDisc(Prerecorded MiniDisc)

1. The sound is recorded.2. The character information, such

as the disc name and tracknames is transferred

RecordableMiniDisc

Playback unit Recording unit

The soundis recorded.

RecordableMiniDisc

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Note:● If the total number of tracks on the mas-

ter MiniDisc does not match the totalnumber of tracks on the newly recordedMiniDisc, the unit will display “Can’tWRITE” and the power will be turned off.If this happens, adjust the total numberof tracks on the newly recorded MiniDiscusing the edit operation, and then tryagain from step 2.

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2 When the recording is complete, removethe newly recorded MiniDisc and loadthe master MiniDisc into the MD-MT16E.● Do not mistake the master MiniDisc

for the newly recorded MiniDisc.

3 Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDITbutton to select “NAME STAMP”.


■/:OFF button.

5 Press the ENTER/SYNC button.● The character information of the

master MiniDisc is being read.

6 When the unit displays “CHANGE MD”,remove the master MiniDisc.● Remove the master MiniDisc without

turning off the power. If you do, theoperation will be cancelled.

7 Load the newly recorded MiniDisc intothe MD-MT16E.● To cancel the operation, press the

■/:OFF button.

8 Press the ENTER/SYNC button.● The unit will finish recording the char-

acter information and enter the stopmode.

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USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT

● Before connecting any other equipment,turn off the power to all units.

● Connect the plugs securely.Improper connections may cause noiseor malfunctions.

■ Listening through a stereo or aradio cassette player or record-ing on a cassette tape

● The recording will be made in the ana-logue mode.

● When you want to listen to a disc usinga separate stereo system or radio cas-sette player, it is recommended that youadjust the volume on the MiniDisc unitto maximum.

■ Listening through a car stereo

● The separately available cassette adap-tor may not work, depending on yourcar’s stereo.

To the socket

Separately availablecassette adaptor(AD-CT14)

To the right (R),Red

To the line input sockets

Analogue cableincluded with thisunit

To the left (L),White

To the socket

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If the hold function is active whilst the poweris turned off, the power cannot be turnedon by mistake and the battery will not beaccidentally drained.

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CONVENIENT OPERATION OF THE UNIT

< How to read the battery indicator >

● When the battery is completely dis-charged, the battery indicator will flash.Recharge the battery or replace the al-kaline batteries with a new one.

● When the battery has run completelyout, “BATT EMPTY” will appear. Then,the power will be disconnected auto-matically.

Notes:● When using the unit with alkaline bat-

teries or a rechargeable battery, the bat-tery indicator will not correctly displaythe remaining capacity for approximately10 seconds after the power has beenturned on.

● When an AC adaptor or a car adaptoris used, the battery indicator will not beshown.

● The number of bars shown in the bat-tery indicator may increase or de-crease, depending on the operationbeing performed. This is normal.

■ To prevent the unit from beingoperated by mistake

To avoid accidental operation of the unit,use the hold function.

Move the HOLD switch to the safety posi-tion (direction indicated by the arrow).

● When the unit is in the hold mode, press-ing the buttons will have no affect.

● To cancel the hold mode, move theHOLD switch away from the safety po-sition (the opposite direction of the ar-row).

Battery indicator

Since the battery level is very low, youcannot start recording or editing.

When the batterylevel is high

When the batterylevel is very low

■ Checking the remaining amountof battery level

The remaining amount of battery level isshown by the battery indicator ( ) dur-ing operation.

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■ To eliminate the confirmationsound

Every time a button is pressed, a “beep”will be heard in the earphones.To silence the “beep” sound, do the follow-ing:

1 Whilst in the stop mode ...Hold down the MODE button until “SETUP” appears.● When you release the button, “BEEP

ON” will appear.

2 Press the MODE button.

● “BEEP OFF” will appear, and the con-firmation sound will disappear.

● To restore the confirmation sound, se-lect “BEEP ON”.

3 Press the ■/:OFF button.● The normal display will reappear.

■ To cancel the auto-playfunction

When a MiniDisc is inserted, the power willbe turned on automatically, and playbackwill begin. You can cancel automatic play-back.


ON” or “BEEP OFF” will appear.

2 Press the 5 or 4 button until “A-PLAY ON” appears.


● “A-PLAY OFF” will appear, and theauto-play function will be cancelled.

● To restore the auto-play function, se-lect “A-PLAY ON”.


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■ To cancel the auto powersave function

Power consumption can be reduced bycontrolling the memory storage time. Youcan cancel the auto power save function.


ON” or “BEEP OFF” will appear.

2 Press the 5 or 4 button until “AUTOPsave” appears.


● “Psave OFF” will appear, and the autopower save function will be cancelled.

● To restore the auto power save func-tion, select “AUTO Psave”.


About the sound skip guard memory:During playback, approximately 10 secondsof information is stored in the semiconduc-tor memory. Therefore, even when thepickup cannot read information for a secondor two due to an external shock, the soundwill continue without interruption because theinformation stored in memory is used.

About the auto power save function:This is a function used to save power whenusing the unit with the rechargeable bat-tery or the alkaline batteries. Whilst in theauto power save mode, 5 - 10 seconds ofsound information is stored in memory.When the auto power save function is dis-abled, 10 seconds of sound information isalways stored in memory. (When the ACadaptor or a car adaptor is used, the infor-mation storage time is always 10 seconds,regardless of the auto power save mode.)When the unit is used in places exposed toexcessive vibration, cancel the auto powersave function.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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WHAT IS A MINIDISC?

A MiniDisc is a disc inside a protective car-tridge. You can handle it freely without wor-rying about dust, fingerprints, etc.However, if dust enters the opening of thecartridge, or there is excessive dirt on thecartridge, or the cartridge becomes warped,you may experience malfunctions.Please note the following.

■ Handling the MiniDisc

Do not touch the disc directly!Do not open the shutter or touch the discdirectly.If the shutter is opened forcibly, it may break.

● Never disassemble a MiniDisc.

■ Where not to store discs

Do not store discs in places with high tem-peratures or humidity. Specifically, do notleave discs in places exposed to direct sun-light or in cars with the doors and windowsclosed.Do not leave discs in places where sandcan get into the cartridge easily (e.g.,beaches).

■ Helpful tip when attaching a label

When attaching a label to an MD cartridge,be sure to note the following. If the label isnot attached properly, the MiniDisc may jaminside the unit and it may not be possible toremove it.

● If the label peels off orpartially lifts away, re-place it with a new one.

● Do not put a new labelon top of an existingone.

● Attach the label only in the specified lo-cation. (If it is not within the specifiedarea, it may cause the disc to jam in theunit.)

■ Regular cleaning

If the surface of the cartridge becomesdusty or dirty, clean it with a dry cloth.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

■ Moisture condensation

In the following cases, condensationmay 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.

When the unit has condensation inside,the disc signals cannot be read, and theunit may not function properly.● If this happens, remove the disc.

The condensation should evaporate inapproximately 1 hour. The unit will thenfunction properly.

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Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service techni-cian.If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling yourauthorised SHARP dealer or service centre.

PROBLEM CAUSE

The unit does not turnon.

● 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?

● Is the volume set too low?● Is the earphones plugged in?● Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it instead

of a MiniDisc containing music?

● Is the unit in the hold mode?● Is the battery exhausted?

● Is the battery exhausted?● Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?

● Has the track number or character information beenwritten on the disc yet?

● Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?

● Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental erasure?● Is the unit connected properly to the other equipment?● Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure oc-

cur whilst recording or editing?● Is the unit in the hold mode?● Is an optical signal being output from the external equip-

ment?Read the operation manual for the external equipment.

No sound is heard fromthe earphones.

When the operation but-tons are pressed, theunit does not respond.

Some sounds areskipped.

The MiniDisc cannot beejected.

Recording and editingare impossible.

■ If trouble occurs

When this product is subjected to strongexternal interference (mechanical shock,excessive static electricity, abnormal sup-ply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it isoperated incorrectly, it may malfunction.If such a problem occurs, do the following:1. Unplug the AC adaptor from the AC

socket.2. Remove the battery.3. Leave the unit completely unpowered for

approximately 30 seconds.

4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the ACsocket and retry the operation.

If strange sounds, smell or smoke come outof the unit or an object is dropped into theunit, remove the AC adaptor from the ACsocket immediately and contact anauthorised SHARP service centre.

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When the number of tracks used reachesthe limit, regardless of the remaining re-cording time, further recording will beimpossible.(Maximum number of tracks: 255)If a MiniDisc has been recorded or ed-ited repeatedly or if a MiniDisc hasscratches on it, it may not be possible torecord the maximum number of tracks onit.

If there are scratches on a disc, the unitwill automatically avoid recording in thoseareas. The recording time will be reduced.

When the remaining recording time of adisc is displayed, short tracks less than12 seconds long may not be included inthe total.

For MiniDiscs on which repeated record-ing and editing operations were per-formed, the COMBINE function may notwork.

A cluster (about 2 seconds) is normally theminimum unit of recording. So, even if a trackis less than 2 seconds long, it will use about2 seconds of space on the disc.Therefore, the time actually available for re-cording may be less than the remaining timedisplayed.If there are scratches on discs, those sec-tions will be automatically avoided (no record-ing will be placed in those sections). There-fore, the recording time will be reduced.

For MiniDiscs on which repeated record-ing and editing were performed, somesounds may be skipped whilst cueing andreviewing.

If there are scratches or dust on aMiniDisc, the track numbers following thattrack will be increased by one.

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MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

MiniDiscs are recorded using a different system than is used for cassette tapes or DATrecordings. Therefore, the following conditions may be encountered, depending on howthe disc has been recorded or edited. These are due to system limitations, and should beconsidered normal.

Even if the maximum recordingtime of a MiniDisc has not beenreached, “DISC FULL” or “TOCFULL” may be displayed.

Even if the number of tracks andthe recording time have notreached the limit, “DISC FULL”may be displayed.

Even if several short tracks areerased, the remaining recordingtime may not show an increase.

Two tracks may not be combinedin editing.

The total of the recorded time andtime remaining on a disc may notadd up to the maximum possiblerecording time.

When recorded tracks are playedback using the cue and review op-erations, some sounds may beskipped.

A track number can be created inthe middle of a track.

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● The battery run down.

● Nothing is recorded.● No copy can be made because of

the SCMS copyright system.● A track cannot be edited.

● Recording cannot be performed cor-rectly due to vibration or shock in the unit.

● Editing is impossible.● The disc is scratched.

● Poor connection of the digital cable.● The disc is out of recording space.

● The unit is in the hold mode.

● The OPEN lever was moved duringrecording or editing.

● A disc has not been loaded.● You tried to record on a playback

only disc.● Improper power is being supplied.

● The MD is write protected.

● The disc is damaged.

● Since a track number is currentlybeing located or written to, the unitcannot accept your command.

● You have come to the conclusionthat the unit is out of order.

● The temperature is too high.

● A large portion of the disc has beendamaged.

● There is no space left for recordingcharacter information (track names,disc names, etc.).

● The track has been protected frombeing erased.

● A large portion of the disc has beendamaged.

● There is an error in the recorded sig-nal.

● A disc which contains data other thanmusic was played.

● There is an error in the signal fromthe disc.

● Charge the rechargeable battery orreplace the alkaline batteries (or usethe AC adaptor for power).

● Replace the disc with a recorded disc.● Record using the analogue cable.

● Change the stop position of the trackand then try editing it.

● Re-record or replace it with anotherrecordable disc.

● Check the number of tracks.● If the sound you hear is not right, try

recording again.● Replace the disc with another re-

cordable disc.● Connect the digital cable securely.● Replace it with another recordable

disc.● Return the HOLD switch to its origi-

nal position.● Turn off the power and remove the

MiniDisc.● Load a disc.● Replace it with a recordable disc.

● Use one of the specified powersources.

● Move the write protection knob backto its original position.

● Reload the disc or replace it.● Replace it with another recorded disc.● Wait for a while and try the opera-

tion again.

● To have it repaired, go to the distribu-tor where you purchased the unit.

● Turn off the power, and wait for awhile.

● Replace it with another recordeddisc.

● Replace it with another recordabledisc.

● Edit the track with the device onwhich it was recorded.


● Erase all of the signal errors, andthen try recording again.

● A disc which contains non-musicdata cannot be played.


ERROR MESSAGES

Error messages Remedy

BATT EMPTY

BLANK DISC

Can’t COPY

Can’t EDIT

Can’t REC

Can’t WRITE

DEFECT

Din UNLOCK

READ ERROR

DISC FULL

HOLD

LOCKEDLOCK ERROR

NO DISC

PB DISC

POWER ?

SORRY

SYSTEM ERR

TEMP OVER

TOC ERROR

TOC FULL

Tr. Protect

U TOC ERROR

? DISC

Meaning

PROTECTED

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MAINTENANCE

Notes:● Do not use chemicals for cleaning

(petrol, paint thinner, etc.)It may affect the quality or colour.

● Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit.It may cause malfunctions.

■ Cleaning

When the unit becomes dirtyClean it with a soft cloth.When the unit is excessively dirty, use asoft cloth dampened in water.(External surfaces only)

Clean the earphone plug and the con-necting cable plug.This will prevent noise.

SPECIFICATIONS

As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to makedesign and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice.The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units.There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

■ General

Power source: DC 2.4V: Optional Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride bat-tery (AD-T20BT) x 1

DC 3.0V: Commercially available, “AA” size, alkaline bat-tery x 2

DC 4.5V: Optional car adaptor, AD-CA20X(for cars with a 12-24V DC negative earth electricalsystem)

DC 5V: Optional AC adaptor (AD-T20APE, AC 230 - 240V,50/60 Hz)

Power consumption: 7 W (Optional AC adaptor)

Output power: RMS; 20 mW (10 mW + 10 mW)(0.2% T.H.D.)

Charging time: Approx. 4 hours (90 %)Approx. 6 hours (fully charged)(When using the AC adaptor)

Battery life:When using the optional re-chargeable battery AD-T20BT(fully charged)

When using two, commerciallyavailable, high capacity, “AA”size, alkaline batteries

Continuous recording:Approx. 7.5 hours

Continuous recording:Approx. 7.5 hours

Continuous play:Approx. 12 hours

Continuous play:Approx. 15 hours

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● The continuous recording time is for analogue inputs when the volume level is set to“VOL 0”.

● The continuous play time shows the value when the volume level is set to “VOL 15”.● The above values are the standard values when the unit is charged and used at an

ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F).● The operating time when using an alkaline batteries may be different, depending on

the type and manufacturer of the battery, and on the operating temperature.

Input sensitivity: Recording level Reference input level Input impedance

MIC H 0.25 mV 10 k ohms

MIC L 2.5 mV 10 k ohms

LINE 100 mV 20 k ohms

Output level: Specifiedoutput

Maximumoutput level

Loadimpedance

Earphones — 10 mW + 10 mW 32 ohms

LINE 250 mV(–12dB)

— 10 k ohms

Dimensions: Width: 87.9 mm (3-7/16")Height: 29.8 mm (1-3/16")Depth: 79.7 mm (3-1/8")

Weight: 180g (0.40 lbs.) without battery

Input socket: Line/optical digital, microphone (powered by the main unit)

Output socket: Earphones (impedance: 32 ohms)

■ MiniDisc Recorder

Type: Portable MiniDisc recorder

Signal readout: Non-contact, 3-beam semi-conductor laser pick-up

Audio channels: Stereo 2 channels/monaural (long-play mode) 1 channel

Frequency response: 20 – 20,000 Hz (± 3 dB)

Rotation speed: Approx. 400 – 900 rpm

Error correction: ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-Solomon Code)

Coding: ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding), 24-bit computedtype

Recording method: Magnetic modulation overwrite method

Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz (32 kHz and 48 kHz signals are converted to 44.1 kHz,and then recorded.)

Wow and flutter:

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TERMS OF GUARANTEE

Subject to the terms listed below, Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. (hereinafter called“the Company”) guarantee to provide for the repair of, or at its option replace thisSharp Equipment, or any component thereof, (other than batteries), which is faultyor below standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.

The conditions of this guarantee are:

1. The guarantee shall only apply to defects which occur within one year from thedate of purchase, provided that this equipment is sent to the repair address withinthis period.

2. This guarantee covers equipment intended for private domestic use only. Thisguarantee does not apply to equipment used in the course of a business, tradeor profession.

3. This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects caused by accident, misuse,fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any attempt atadjustment or repair other than by the Company’s MiniDisc or telephone servicecentre.

4. In the unlikely event of a defect occuring, the product must be returned to theCompany’s repair centre with proof of purchase. A postage paid label and a faultreport form are supplied with the product for this purpose. It is your responsibilityto ensure that the packaging is adequate, and to obtain proof of posting.Further details of the repair service, which is available after the guarantee periodon a chargeable basis, and additional report forms and labels can be obtainedby telephoning 01623 413800.

5. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee.

6. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to the consumer’s statutoryrights and does not affect these rights in any way.

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BE

SHARP CORPORATION

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