Sharp MD-SR50H manual

PORT ABLE MINIDISC RECORDER OPERA TION MANUAL 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 - SR50H[...]

2 Important Introduction Contents 1 Important Introduction Special Notes .......................................................... 2-3 Precautions ................................................................. 4 Names of Controls and Indicators .............................................................. 5-6 Accessories ......................[...]

3 DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL SVENSKA IT ALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH Important Introduction 2 Special Notes NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K. SERVICE INFORMA TION In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring re- pair , please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact the telephone number liste[...]

4 Cautions ● At full volume, prolonged listening to a personal stereo may damage the user ’s hearing. This model complies with the law if used with the correct earphones (model number RPHOH0001AWZZ). If the earphones are damaged in any way , please order using the model number given above. ● Use the Portable Minidisc Recorder only in accordan[...]

5 DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL SVENSKA IT ALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH Precautions Important ● Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing streets or near traffic. ● Do not use your earphones whilst driving a motor vehicle, it may create a traffic hazard and may be illegal. Remember to obey all of the safety rules in your area. ● Do not play[...]

6 Names of Controls and Indicators Main unit 1. V olume Up/Cursor Button (13, 32) 2. V olume Down/Cursor Button (13, 32) 3. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button (18, 22, 31-37) 4. Display/Character Select Button (25, 26, 31) 5. Earphones/Line Output Socket (13) 6. Optical/Line Input Socket (9, 10) 7. Microphone Input Socket (20) 8. Record/T rack Mark Bu[...]

7 DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL SVENSKA IT ALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH 6 Display panel 20. Level Meter 21. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator 22. Record Indicator 23. Synchro Recording Indicator 24. Disc Mode Indicator 25. Disc Name Indicator 26. T rack Name Indicator 27. Remaining Recording T ime Indicator 28. T otal T rack Number Indicator 29. Fast Pl[...]

8 Important Introduction 7 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. AC Adaptor Earphones x 1 (RADP A8046A WZZ or Connection Cable Carrying Bag x 1 RADP A8039AWZZ) x 1 (for analogue record i ng) x 1 [...]

9 8 Preparation Inserting a MiniDisc 1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the com- partment door . 2 Lift it up. 3 Insert a MiniDisc by pressing the middle of the edge of the disc. 4 Close the compartment door . 2 1 3 4 Notes: ● Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder . ● If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it[...]

10 AUDIO OUT RIGHT LEFT Preparation Connections 9 T o the wall socket T o the DC IN 5V socket Red : T o Right White : T o Left T o the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket T o a stereo system with “AUDIO OUT” or “LINE OUT” sockets. (See left, Analogue connection.) AC 230-240V 50/60Hz Note: If the audio system has only one pair of sockets, they are usual[...]

11 DIGIT AL OUT Preparation Connections : continued T o connect to a stereo system with a “DIGIT AL OUT” or “OPTICAL OUT” socket 10 T o a stereo system with a "DIGIT AL OUT" socket. (See left, Digital connection.) Compared to analogue connection recording, it allows high-quality recording. Note: Some audio systems do not have a DI[...]

12 Recording Basic operation 1 5 3 Notes: ● Changing the volume level whilst recording does not af- fect the recording. ● Y ou cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording. Caution: ● Whilst “TOC” or “T OC EDIT!” is displayed, do not do any of the following. – Do not jerk or bump the unit. – Do not unplug the AC adaptor . – Do [...]

13 Basic operation 12 Recording : continued 1 Press the REC button. 2 Begin playback on the stereo system con- nected to this unit. 3 Press the REC LEVEL ( 5 5 5 5 5 or 4 4 4 4 4 ) button to adjust the recording level (analogue connection only). ● Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the read- ing swin[...]

14 Basic operation Playback To the socket 3 1 13 Check that the HOLD switch on the back is released. Before Playback Left channel Right channel[...]

15 Basic operation Notes: ● If power failure occurs whilst playing a disc using the AC adaptor , disconnect it from the wall socket. Otherwise, play- back may start automatically when electricity resumes. ● If you connect the AC adaptor without installing the re- chargeable battery , playback may start automatically . Be sure to turn off the po[...]

16 15 Useful Features Advanced Recording 1 3 5 1 Press the REC button. 2 Begin playback on the stereo system con- nected to this unit. 3 Press the REC LEVEL ( 5 5 5 5 5 or 4 4 4 4 4 ) but- ton to adjust the recording level (analogue connection only). 4 Press the P AUSE button on the stereo sys- tem to enter the playback pause mode. ● Select the s[...]

17 1 Press the MODE button whilst the record- ing is paused. 2 Start recording. Useful Features Double time recording in monaural mode 1 Notes: ● When the unit is stopped after a recording has been made in this mode, the recording mode will return to the stereo mode automatically . ● If input is from a stereo source, the sounds from the left an[...]

18 Useful Features 2 1,4 3 T o start recording from the middle of a track Y ou can erase a portion of a track and make a new recording. ● All of the tracks that follow the newly recorded track will be erased. 1 During playback, press the 06 06 06 06 06 button at the point where you want to begin record- ing. 2 Press the REC button. ● T o cancel[...]

19 Useful Features T o create your own track numbers Y ou can create your own track numbers at any point. Whilst recording, additional track numbers can be created at any point by pressing the REC button. ● One track number will be added every time the REC button is pressed. Recording tracks as a single track Y ou can record several pieces of mus[...]

20 Useful Features About track numbers 1. T rack numbers are created automatically during re- cording via the analogue connection when a silence of 1 second or more is detected (Auto marker func- tion). A series of tracks can be recorded as one by disabling the auto marker function see page 18. 2. When recording from a CD or a MiniDisc using the di[...]

21 Useful Features 3 4 1 5 T o record from a microphone 1 Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN socket. 2 Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 8). 3 Press the REC button. 4 Press the REC LEVEL ( 5 5 5 5 5 or 4 4 4 4 4 ) but- ton to adjust the recording level. 0dB 4dB 5 Press the 06 06 06 06 06 button. ● Recording will start. T o interrupt a rec[...]

22 Useful Features Notes: ● Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect anything to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the main unit. ● 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 main unit will provide power for the microphone’s operation. • If a different ty[...]

23 Useful Features T rack intervals When recording from the microphone, track num- bers will be created automatically at regular inter- vals (default setting: approximately every 5 min- utes). During a mic synchro recording, the unit pauses when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, and creates a track number . Example: Set to “5 minutes”. Dur[...]

24 Useful Features Advanced playback 23 T o locate the next track: Press the 4 4 4 4 4 button whilst the unit is stopped. T o locate the previous track: Press the 5 5 5 5 5 button whilst 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. ●[...]

25 Useful Features 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 whilst stopped, press the 06 button to start playback. ● When “TOC” is displayed, random play or repeat play is impossible. ● In random play the unit will select and play [...]

26 Useful Features Checking Displays T o check the remaining recording time and the total playing time Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISP button. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows: T otal number of tracks Remaining recording time T otal playing time Notes: ● If the disc name or the track name was not origina[...]

27 T o display the playing time of an indi- vidual track 1 Whilst 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 previous or next track will be displayed. Wh[...]

28 27 Useful Features Battery Power 5 12 3 4 1 2 5 6 T o the DC IN 5V socket AC 230-240V , 50/60 Hz T o wall socket Charging the rechargeable battery When a separately available rechargeable battery is used for the first time or when you use it after a long period of disuse, be sure to charge it fully . 1 Slide the battery cover as far as it will g[...]

29 28 Using with the rechargeable or alkaline battery 1 Disconnect the AC adaptor . 2 Insert the rechargeable battery or alkaline battery from the (+) marked side. ● Use a commercially available LR6, “AA” size alkaline battery . Useful Features Notes: ● Setting the volume level to “0” whilst recording with the rechargeable or an alkalin[...]

30 29 Hold Function Useful Features Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction indicated by the arrow). (An orange mark appears.) ● T o cancel the hold mode, move the HOLD switch away from the safety position (the opposite direction of the arrow). ● If the hold function is active whilst the power is turned off, the power cannot be t[...]

31 Listening to a MiniDisc through a stereo system or a car stereo Notes: ● When recording with stereo system, eliminate the con- firmation sound (page 38). Otherwise, it will also be recorded. ● The recording will be made in the analogue mode. ● Character information will not be recorded. Notes: ● Adjust the volume of both this unit and a [...]

32 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/SYNC button to enter it. 6 T o enter more letters, repeat steps 3 - 5. 7 When t[...]

33 Advanced Features T o add characters 1 Put the unit in the character input mode. (Perform steps 1 - 2 on page 31.) 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 31.) 4 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. 5 Press t[...]

34 Advanced Features 33 1 Insert a Master MiniDisc. 2 Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT button to select “NAME ST AMP”. 3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. ● T o cancel the operation, press the • ■ /:OFF button. 4 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. 5 When the unit displays “CHANGE MD”, remove the master MiniDisc. ● Remove it without turn[...]

35 Advanced Features 34 T itling a MiniDisc : continued Notes: ● 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 the edit operat[...]

36 35 Editing a recorded MiniDisc Advanced features 1 Start playing the track to be erased, and press the 06 06 06 06 06 button. 2 Press the EDIT button to select “ERASE”. 3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. ● T o cancel the operation, press the • ■ /:OFF button. 4 Press the ENTER/SYNC button again. ● The track will be erased. 5 T o erase ot[...]

37 Advanced features 36 Editing a recorded MiniDisc : continued 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 to select “DIVIDE”. 3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button. ● T o cancel the operation, press the • ■ /:OFF but[...]

38 37 Editing a recorded MiniDisc : continued Advanced features 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 to select “MOVE”. 3 Press the ENTER/SYNC 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 directi[...]

39 Advanced features 38 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 or 4 button to display the menu. Then press the MODE button to switch items. [ A-PLA Y ON ] [ AUTO Psave ] [...]

40 39 References 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 car adaptor (AD- CA20X) (when t[...]

41 40 The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order . MiniDisc System Limitations References 40 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 you erased tracks. The total of th[...]

42 41 Error Messages ERROR MESSAGES BA TT EMPTY BLANK MD Can’t COPY Can’t EDIT Can’t READ (*) Can’t REC Can’t ST AMP Can’t WRITE DEFECT DISC FULL Er-MD (**) HOLD LOCKED NO DISC MEANING ● The battery is run down. ● Nothing is recorded. ● Y ou tried to record from a copy pro- hibited MiniDisc. ● A track cannot be edited. ● The d[...]

43 References Error Messages : continued ERROR MESSAGES NO SIGNAL PLA Y MD POWER ? PROTECTED SORR Y TEMP OVER TOC FORM (**) TOC FULL T r . Protect ? DISC MEANING ● Poor connection of the digital cable. ● No output signal comes out from the connected unit to playback. ● Y ou recorded on a playback-only disc. ● Improper power is being supplie[...]

44 43 Troubleshooting References 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 authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. The unit does not turn on. No sound is heard from the ear- phones. When the operation b[...]

45 References 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. Unplug the AC adaptor f[...]

46 45 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 deviations from these values in individual units. References[...]

47 References Index 46 Preparation Connections ............................................ 9,10 Insert a MiniDisc ........................................... 8 Recording Double time recording in monaural mode .................................... 16 Recording from a microphone .................... 20 Sound-actuated recording (Synchronized recording[...]

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