Sharp MD-MT877 manual

PORT ABLE MINIDISC RECORDER Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully . It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. MODEL MD - MT877 OPERATION MANUAL[...]

Accessories Notes: ● Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included. ● The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing. Rechargeable Nickel -Metal Hydride Battery Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor x 1 (AD-N55BT) x 1 Battery Charger x 1 (RRMCW001 1A WSA) (RPHOH0176AFS[...]

Contents Important Introduction Special Notes ................................................ 4-5 Precautions ....................................................... 6 Names of Controls and Indicators .............. 7-9 Battery Charger ......................................... 10-1 1 Power Source Using with the Rechargeable Battery ..... 12-13 Usi[...]

4 Important Introduction – Special Notes – Special Notes ● It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary . Caution - use of controls or adjustments or per- formance of procedures other than those[...]

DEUTSCH FRAN Ç AIS ESP A Ñ OL SVENSKA IT ALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH 5 Special Notes Special Notes : continued Important Introduction – Special Notes – Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prote[...]

6 Important Introduction – Precautions – Precautions Important ● Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing streets or near traffic. ● Do not use your earphones while driv- ing a motor vehicle, it may create a traf- fic hazard and may be illegal. Remember to obey all of the safety rules in your area. ● Do not play the unit at a high[...]

DEUTSCH FRAN Ç AIS ESP A Ñ OL SVENSKA IT ALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH 7 Important Introduction – Names of Controls and Indicators – Names of Controls and Indicators Main unit 13 14 15 12 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Record/T rack Mark Button (20, 34) 2. Mode Button (20, 29, 32, 41) 3. V olume/Cursor/Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/ Recording Level/Name [...]

8 Important Introduction – Names of Controls and Indicators – 0 1. Level Meter 0 2. Record Indicator 0 3. Synchro Recording Indicator 0 4. Operation Indicator 0 5. Long-play/Recording Mode Indicator 6. Character/Time Information Indicator 7. Repeat Indicator 8. Battery Indicator 9. Random Indicator 10. T rack Number Indicator 1 1. TOC Indicator[...]

DEUTSCH FRAN Ç AIS ESP A Ñ OL SVENSKA IT ALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH 9 0 1. Record Indicator 0 2. T rack Number Indicator 0 3. Operation Indicator 0 4. Character/T ime Information Indicator 0 5. Battery Indicator 0 6. Random Indicator 0 7. Synchro Recording Indicator 0 8. T otal T rack Number Indicator 0 9. Long-play/Recording Mode Indicator 10. Re[...]

10 Important Introduction – Battery Charger – Battery Charger There are two dif ferent ways to use the battery charger one is to use it as a normal battery charger , the other is to use it with an AC adaptor by attaching the portable MD to the battery charger . 1. Remote Control Holder (1 1) (Y ou can hang the remote control on it.) 2. Lock Det[...]

DEUTSCH FRAN Ç AIS ESP A Ñ OL SVENSKA IT ALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH 11 Important Introduction – Battery Charger – About the Battery Charger : continued 2 1 How to use the Charge / Operation switch Removing Charge mode (RELEASE) Operation mode (LOCK) For charging Move it to the charge mode (see “ Using with the Re- chargeable Battery ” page[...]

12 Power Source – Using with the Rechargeable Battery – Using with the Rechargeable Battery Charging When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time or when you want to use it after a long period of disuse, be sure to charge it fully . ● After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it will get slightly warm. This is normal. ●[...]

DEUTSCH FRAN Ç AIS ESP A Ñ OL SVENSKA IT ALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH 13 Caution: ● Use the specified battery AD-N55BT only . Do not charge a battery (nickel-cadmium, alkaline, etc.) other than that specified. ● Do not remove the outer cover of the re- chargeable battery . It may cause heat gen- eration, fire, or explosion. ● Do not dip the ba[...]

14 Using with the AC Adaptor 1 Place the portable MD to the battery charger . 2 Move the Charge/Operation switch to the operation mode. 3 Plug the AC adaptor . Caution: ● If the Charge/Operation switch is not set to the opera- tion mode, no operation is possible. (See “How to use the Charge/Operation switch”, page 1 1) ● When the unit is no[...]

DEUTSCH FRAN Ç AIS ESP A Ñ OL SVENSKA IT ALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH 15 Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, “ AA ” size). When using the alkaline batteries, make sure the recharge- able battery is inserted. Caution: Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium bat- tery etc.) in the battery case. Power Source – Using wi[...]

16 Preparation – Hold Function – Hold Function The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train. T o cancel the hold mode Move the HOLD switch away from the safety posi- tion (the opposite direction of the arrow). If the hold function is active while the power is turne[...]

17 Inserting a MiniDisc 1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the com- partment door . 2 Lift it up. 3 Insert a MiniDisc as shown. 4 Close the compartment door . Notes: ● Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder . ● If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resistance is felt, remov[...]

18 LINE OUT RIGHT LEFT Connections T o an AC outlet T o the DC IN 5V jack Red : T o Right White : T o Left T o the OPTICAL/ LINE IN jack T o a stereo system with “ LINE OUT ” or “ AUDIO OUT ” jacks (See left, Analog connection.) Note: If the audio system has only one pair of jacks, they are usu- ally for input only and recording via this co[...]

19 DIGIT AL OUT Preparation – Connections – Connections : continued T o connect to a stereo system with a “ DIGIT AL OUT ” or “ OPTICAL OUT ” jack T o a stereo system with a “ DIGIT AL OUT ” jack (See left, Digital connection.) Compared to analog connection recording, it allows a high-quality recording. Note: Some audio systems do n[...]

20 Recording Basic Operation – Recording – As for the details, see page 16. Before Recording Cancel the hold mode. The portable MD does not work while in the hold mode.[...]

21 Basic Operation – Recording – Recording : continued Notes: ● When recording, it is recommended to use the AC adap- tor and also install the charged battery . Should the power failure occur , the power source would be automatically switched to the rechargeable battery . ● Changing the volume level while recording does not af- fect the rec[...]

22 Basic Operation – Recording – Recording (continued) TOC display About the TOC After any recording or editing function “ TOC ” (T able Of Contents) is displayed. T o finalize the recording or editing function, press the • ■ / :OFF button. During this process “ TOC ” will flash and “ TOC EDIT! ” will be displayed. During any re[...]

23 Basic Operation – Recording – Recording Helpful tip when attaching a label When attaching a label to a MiniDisc cartridge, be sure to note the following. If the label is not attached properly , the MiniDisc may jam inside the unit and it may not be pos- sible to remove it. ● If the label peels off or partially lifts away , replace it with [...]

24 Basic Operation – Playback – Playback T o the jack Main unit Remote control unit Release As for the details, see page 16. Before Playing back Cancel the hold mode. The portable MD does not work while in the hold mode. Left channel Right channel[...]

25 Basic Operation – Playback – 1 Insert the earphones plug firmly into the earphones jack on the remote control unit. 2 Plug the remote control into the jack on the unit. 3 Insert a MiniDisc (page 17). 4 Press the 06 06 06 06 06 button. Playback starts automatically with a playback only MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against acciden[...]

26 Basic Operation – Playback – Playback (continued) Notes: ● If power failure occurs while playing a disc using the AC adaptor , disconnect it from the AC outlet. Otherwise, play- back may start automatically when electricity resumes. ● If you connect the AC adaptor without installing the re- chargeable battery , playback may start automat[...]

27 T o locate the next track: Press the 4 button while the unit is stopped. T o locate the previous track: Press the 5 button while the unit is stopped. ● T o skip a number of tracks at one time, press the 5 5 5 5 5 or 4 4 4 4 4 button repeatedly until the desired track num- ber is shown. ● When you press the 06 button, playback starts from the[...]

28 Advanced playback (continued) Useful Features – Advanced Playback – Intro play Y ou can listen to each track for approximately 5 sec- onds. When stopped or paused, press the 06 button for 2 seconds or more. When the playback mode is set as random playback, random repeat playback, or one-track repeat playback, the intro scan is not possible. [...]

29 Useful Features – Advanced Playback – Random play or repeat play During playback, press the MODE button repeat- edly to select the playback mode. Notes: ● If the playback mode is selected while stopped, press the 06 button to start playback. ● When “TOC” is displayed, random play or repeat play is impossible. ● In random play the u[...]

30 Advanced Recording 1 Press the REC button. 2 Begin playback on the stereo system con- nected to this portable MD. Playback sound-actuated recording (Synchronized recording) Recording automatically starts or pauses by detect- ing sound from the stereo system (Synchronized recording). T o interrupt recording ● When the stereo system is stopped, [...]

31 Useful Features – Advanced Recording – Note: T o keep a track after the point you want to make a new recording, move the track and then make recording after that point. (See “ Editing a Recorded MiniDisc ” , page 50.) 1 During playback, press the 06 06 06 06 06 button at the point where you want to begin recording. 2 Press the REC button[...]

32 Useful Features – Advanced Recording – Advanced Recording (continued) 1 When a recording is paused, press the MODE button repeatedly to select the re- cording mode. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows: 2 Start recording. Long-play recording Stereo recoding Monaural recording 2 times and 4 times long recording [...]

33 Useful Features – Advanced Recording – Notes: ● T racks can be recorded in the stereo recording mode, 2 times long recording mode, and 4 times long recording mode on one MiniDisc. ● In monaural recording, the sound on the right and left channels is mixed even if the input source is in stereo. Although you can hear the stereo sound from t[...]

34 T o create your own track numbers Y ou can create your own track numbers at any point. While recording, press the REC button at the point where you want to create track numbers. The track number will be increased by one. ● One track number will be created every time the REC button is pressed. ● The SOUND button on the remote control can also[...]

35 Useful Features – Advanced Recording – Advanced Recording (continued) About track numbers 1. T rack numbers are created automatically during re- cording via the analog connection when a silence of 1 second or more is detected (Auto marker function). A series of tracks can be recorded as one by dis- abling the auto marker function, see page 3[...]

36 Useful Features – Recording from a Microphone – T o record from a microphone 1 Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN jack. 2 Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 17). T o interrupt a recording Press the 06 button while recording. T o resume recording, press the 06 button again. The track number will be increased by one each time you interr[...]

37 Useful Features – Recording from a Microphone – Notes: ● While making a mic recording, do not connect anything to the OPTICAL/LINE IN jack on the portable MD. ● T o use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type microphone. • When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged in, the portable MD will provide power for the microphone[...]

38 Useful Features – Recording from a Microphone – T rack intervals When recording from the microphone, track num- bers will be created automatically at regular inter- vals (default setting: approximately every 5 minutes). During a mic synchro recording, the unit pauses when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, and cre- ates a track number . [...]

39 Useful Features – Checking Displays – Checking Displays T o check the remaining recording time and the total playing time While in the stop mode, press the DISP button. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows: Disc name T otal playing time Remaining recording time T otal playing time Notes: ● If the disc name or[...]

40 Useful Features – Checking Displays – T o display the playing time of an indi- vidual track 1 While in the stop mode, press the 5 5 5 5 5 or 4 4 4 4 4 button to display the track number and track name. 2 Press the DISP button to display the play- ing time for that track. Each time the 5 or 4 button is pressed, the playing time of the previou[...]

41 Useful Features – Changing Default Settings – Changing Default Settings 1 With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MODE button for 2 seconds or more. “ SET UP ” will appear . When you release the button, “ BEEP ON ” or “ BEEP OFF ” will appear . 2 Press the 5 5 5 5 5 or 4 4 4 4 4 button to display the menu. 3 Press the MODE button to [...]

42 Useful Features – Changing Default Settings – Changing Default Settings (continued) Beep sound Y ou can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when you press a button. Auto play Y ou can make the unit not play automatically when you insert a playback-only MiniDisc or an accidental erasure protected MiniDisc. Auto power save When the uni[...]

43 3 Press the DISP button repeatedly to select the type of characters. The first 3 characters in the group of the selected characters will be displayed for about 1 second. 4 Press the 5 5 5 5 5 or 4 4 4 4 4 button repeatedly to select the letter . 5 Press the ENTER button to enter it. Position where the next letter will be entered 6 T o enter more[...]

44 Advanced Features – Titling a MiniDisc – Characters (symbols) T o erase a character Press the VOL + or VOL – button to move the cursor to the character you want to erase, and then press the BASS button. T o enter a space Press the VOL + button to move the cursor to the right. Space A C D E F G H B 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 a c d e f g h b I J K L M [...]

45 Advanced Features – Titling a MiniDisc – T o add characters 1 Put the unit in the character input mode. (Perform steps 1 - 2 on page 43.) 2 Press the VOL + or VOL – button to move the cursor to the right of the character, where you want to add a new character. 3 Select the character to add. (Perform steps 3 - 4 on page 43.) 4 Press the ENT[...]

46 1 Insert a Master MiniDisc. Do not mistake the Master MiniDisc for the target one. 2 While in the stop mode, press the EDIT but- ton repeatedly to select “ NAME ST AMP ” . 3 Press the ENTER button. T o cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button. Stamping titles from another MiniDisc Before stamping When there are 2 MiniDiscs on wh[...]

47 Advanced Features – Titling a MiniDisc – T itling a MiniDisc : continued Note: If the total number of tracks on the master MiniDisc does not match that on the MiniDisc for stamping, the unit will display “ Can't ST AMP ” and turn off the power . If this happens, adjust the total number of tracks on the newly recorded MiniDisc using [...]

48 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc 1 Start playing the track to be erased, and press the 06 06 06 06 06 button. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “ ERASE ” . 3 Press the ENTER button. T o cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button. 4 Press the ENTER button again. The track will be erased. 5 T o erase other tracks, repeat steps[...]

49 T o divide a track 1 Start playing the track to be divided into two. Press the 06 06 06 06 06 button at the point where you want to divide the track. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “ DIVIDE ” . 3 Press the ENTER button. T o cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button. 4 Press the ENTER button again. The track will be [...]

50 T o move a track 1 Play the track to be moved, and press the 06 06 06 06 06 button. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select “ MOVE ” . 3 Press the ENTER button. T o cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button. 4 Press the 5 5 5 5 5 or 4 4 4 4 4 button to select the direction. 5 Press the ENTER button again. The track will be m[...]

51 Advanced Features – Listening to a MiniDisc Through a Stereo System or a Car Stereo – Listening to a MiniDisc Through a Stereo System or a Car Stereo Notes: ● It is recommended that the volume level of the MiniDisc unit be set to maximum when listening through a stereo system. ● When recording with stereo system, eliminate the con- firma[...]

52 References – Other Features and Caution – Resuming auto play ■ When you stop playback and replay the MiniDisc without removing it, playback starts from the point you stopped it. ■ Once you remove the MiniDisc, playback starts from the first track. ■ The unit provides the following functions when you use it with the separately available[...]

53 The unit may have the following symptoms while recording or editing. The unit is not out of order . MiniDisc System Limitations References – MiniDisc System Limitations – SYMPTOM “ DISC FULL ” or “ TOC FULL ” appears even though the MiniDisc still has re- cording time left. The remaining recording time does not increase even though y[...]

54 References – Error Messages – Error Messages ERROR MESSAGES BA TT EMPTY (LoBA TT) BLANK MD (BLANK) Can ’ t COPY (Can ’ tC) Can ’ t EDIT (Can ’ tE) Can ’ t READ * (Can ’ tS) (Can ’ tT) (Can ’ tU) Can ’ t REC (Can ’ tR) Can ’ t ST AMP Can ’ t WRITE (Can ’ tW) CHARGEmode DEFECT (DEFECT) DISC FULL Er-MD ** (ErMD*) HOLD [...]

55 References – Error Messages – Error Messages : continued ERROR MESSAGES NO DISC NO SIGNAL (noSIG.) PLA Y MD (PLA Ymd) POWER ? PROTECTED SORR Y (Sorry) TEMP OVER (TEMP!) TOC FORM ** (Tform**) TOC FULL T r. Protect ? DISC (? DISC) MEANING ● A disc has not been loaded. ● Poor connection of the digital cable. ● No output signal comes out f[...]

56 Troubleshooting References – T roubleshooting – Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorized SHARP dealer or service center . The unit does not turn on. No sound is heard from the earphones.[...]

57 References – Maintenance – Troubleshooting : continued If trouble occurs When this product is subjected to strong external in- terference (mechanical shock, excessive static elec- tricity , abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly , it may malfunction. If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1. Unp[...]

58 References – Specifications – Specifications As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some devia- tions from these value[...]

59 References – Specifications – Specifications Rotation speed Approx. 400 – 1,350 rpm Error correction ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-Solomon Code) Coding A TRAC/A TRAC3 (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding), 24-bit computed type Recording method Magnetic modulation overwrite method Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz (32 kHz and 48 kHz signal[...]

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