[. . . ] 38 - 39 3 01/8/30 1. fm -Contents- Using with the Rechargeable Battery . 62 - 63 Important Introduction , , Preparation MD-MS721H Special Notes , , Warnings z The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceable parts. It contains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plug from the main outlet socket before any service operation or when not in use for a long period. z The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-MS721H must not be used with other equipment. [. . . ] Hold down the REC button for 2 seconds or more. You can perform the same operation by simply pressing the REC button on the main unit. -Recording from a Microphone- Useful Features 4 To perform group recording, hold down the GROUP button for 1 second or more so that "GROUP" is lit. When group recording is not performed, hold down the GROUP button for 1 second or more so that "GROUP" goes out. 34 01/8/30 4. fm MD-MS721H 5 Move the M button toward just the recording level. or to ad- To interrupt recording Move the M button toward . z You can perform the same operation by pressing the button on the main unit. z The track number will be increased by one each time the recording is interrupted. You can perform the same operation by pressing the button on the main unit. The same operation can be performed by pressing the or button on the main unit. Level meter indicator Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing between -4 dB and 0 dB. To write recorded contents on the MiniDisc Move the M button toward whilst in the stop mode. Notes: z Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect anything to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the portable MD. - When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged in, the portable MD will provide power for the microphone's operation. - If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may not operate properly or it may cause the unit to malfunction. z Use a microphone with a 3. 5 mm (1/8") diameter stereo mini plug. 6 7 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the recording mode (page 29). Move the M button toward . z You can perform the same operation by pressing the button on the main unit. z Recording will start. 01/8/30 4. fm Useful Features To stop recording 35 -Recording from a Microphone- MD-MS721H Recording from a Microphone (continued) , , Sound-actuated recording (Mic Synchronised recording) The unit automatically pauses when the microphone does not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. (Pause function does not work for approximately 10 seconds after a recording starts. ) When the microphone picks up sound again, recording starts automatically. 7 Move the M button toward or to select the recording sensitivity and press it. H (High): Recording starts when the unit detects -24 dB or more (the unit can start recording from quiet sounds). If " TOTAL" is not displayed, move the M button toward . You can perform the same operation by pressing the MODE button repeatedly. 5 6 7 8 Move the M button toward or to select the character you want to enter. After entering all the characters, hold down the M button for 1 second or more. 1 2 3 Whilst in the stop mode, press the M button. The unit enters the menu select mode. Move the M button toward or to select "N(NAME)" and press it. or to select The unit will enter the character input mode. 40 01/8/30 5. fm MD-MS721H , , Creating a group name Select the group mode. , , Creating a track name 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 Whilst in the stop mode, press the M button. The unit enters the menu select mode. Whilst the track to be named is paused, press the M button. The unit enters the menu select mode. The unit will enter the character input mode. The unit will enter the character input mode. Enter the characters (page 40, steps 4 - 8). Enter the characters (page 40, steps 4 - 8). z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst selecting the menus. z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation, the previous display appears. (If you press this button whilst entering characters, the display you see before entering characters appears. ) z To cancel the operation, move the M button toward . (Whilst entering characters, press the CLEAR button first and then move the M button toward . ) 41 01/8/30 5. fm -Titling a MiniDisc- Move the M button toward or to select "G(GROUP)" and press it. Move the M button toward or to select the group you want to name and then press it. Press the M button. Advanced Features Move the M button toward or to select "N(NAME)" and press it. Move the M button toward or to select "N(NAME)" and press it. MD-MS721H Titling a MiniDisc (continued) , , To erase a character 1 Set the unit to character input mode. Disc name : page 40, steps 1 - 3 Group name : page 41, steps 1 - 4 Track name : page 41, steps 1 - 3 ABCDEFGH I J , i , 0 < j KLMNOPQR / k / !8 : 9 ; , , Characters (symbols) 2 Press the VOLUME+ or VOLUME- button to move Advanced Features the cursor to the character you want to erase, and then press the REC button. 3 Hold down the M button for 1 second or more. vwx 5 6 . -Titling a MiniDisc- , , To add characters 1 Set the unit to character input mode. Disc name : page 40, steps 1 - 3 Group name : page 41, steps 1 - 4 Track name : page 41, steps 1 - 3 34 +, 2 Press the VOLUME+ or VOLUME- button to move the cursor to the character on the right of the position where you want to add a character, and enter a character. 3 Hold down the M button for 1 second or more. , , To enter a space Press the VOLUME+ button to move the cursor to the right. Notes: z One disc name and up to 99 group names and 255 track names can be created per disc. (A maximum of 40 characters for each disc, group and track name, and a total of 1, 700 characters can be entered per disc. ) z You cannot use "/" in a name successively. [. . . ] (Edit the track with the device on which it was recorded. ) ?DISC z A disc which contains data other than music was played. MD-MS721H , , Cleaning When the unit becomes dirty Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water (external surfaces only). ?GrForm z The group recording or the GROUP RESERVE function cannot be performed. (Erase the disc name and retry the same operation. ) z If the operation is not accepted, "--" may be displayed on the main unit. For details, refer to the display on the remote control. Clean the plugs and the connecting sockets. [. . . ]