[. . . ] 4-5 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Useful Features
Advanced Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-29 30-35 36-38 39-40 41-42
DEUTSCH
Power Source
Using with the Rechargeable Battery . . . . . 15
Advanced Features
Preparation
Hold Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Press the REC button.
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q To cancel the operation, press the · s / :OFF button.
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Press the ENTER button.
q All of the tracks and track names will be erased,
following the point where the playback is paused.
Press the MODE button repeatedly to select recording mode. Press the 06 button.
q Recording will start.
Note: q To 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. ) Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
Advanced Recording
Advanced Recording : continued
When "AUTO MARK" is selected;
If there is silence for 1 second or more, the track will be numbered automatically. About 1 second
Silence
Useful Features
Advanced Recording
First track
Second track
When "MARK OFF" is selected;
It will be recorded as one track.
First track Second track Third track
Playback side
Track A
First track
Track B
Track C
Automatic numbering (in analogue recording)
You can record several pieces of music as a single track by disabling the auto marker function. (Initial setting is "AUTO MARK. ") When a recording is paused or whilst recording. . . Press the EDIT button.
Recording side
Track A
Track B
Track C
Manual numbering
You can create your own track numbers at any point. Whilst recording, press the REC button at the point where you want to create track numbers.
The track number will be increased by one. q One track number will be created every time the REC button is pressed. q The SOUND button on the remote control can also be used to create track numbers.
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Note: q When making digital recordings using a CD player or an MiniDisc player, track numbers will be created automatically regardless of the setting of the auto marker function. Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support
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Advanced Recording (continued)
Numbering restriction
If you try to number more than 10 tracks in certain amount of time, "SORRY" will be displayed and the operation will be disabled. In stereo recoding Within 40 seconds In 2 times long recording Within 80 seconds In 4 times long recording Within 160 seconds In monaural recording Within 80 seconds
About sampling rate converter
This portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter meaning it can record from digital radios or DAT tape recorders.
Automatic numbering (in digital recording)
When recording from a CD or a MiniDisc using the digital connection, track numbers will be created at the same points as on the CD or MiniDisc (Synchro marker function).
First track Second track Third track
Playback side
You can not copy a MiniDisc that you recorded from digital inputs to another MiniDisc or DAT. q Remaining recording time will not be displayed with a playback only MiniDisc. q Elapsed playback time and remaining playback time may be different from the actual time.
q Remaining time of recording varies depending on the
set recording mode.
q If the remaining time of recording is over 100 minutes,
the first digit of the seconds is not displayed on the remote control.
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Checking Displays
Checking Displays : continued
To display the playing time of an individual track Checking the remaining amount of battery level
The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation.
How to read the battery indicator
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Useful Features
Checking Displays
Whilst in the stop mode, press the 5 or 4 button to display the track number and track name.
Track number Track name
When the battery level is high
When the battery level is very low
q When the battery is completely discharged, the battery
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Press the DISP button to display the playing time for that track.
Playing time q Each time the 5 or 4 button is pressed, the playing time of the previous or next track will be displayed.
indicator will flash. q When the battery has run completely out, "BATT EMPTY (LoBATT)" will appear. Notes: q If you use the battery which you stopped charging halfway, " " may appear. q The battery indicator will not correctly display the remaining capacity for approximately 20 seconds after the power has been turned on. q When the AC adaptor or a separately available car adaptor is used, the battery indicator will not be shown. q The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may increase or decrease, depending on the operation being performed. This is normal.
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Changing Default Settings
Whilst in the stop mode . . .
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MENU BEEP ON confirmation sound A-PLAY ON auto play AUTO Psave auto power save D. L MODE 1 digital recording level LIGHT NORM 3-colour LED illumination backlight on the remote control display on the remote control
SETTING ITEM BEEP ON* BEEP OFF Beep Silent
With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MODE button for 2 seconds or more. "SET UP" will appear.
q When you release the button, "BEEP ON" or "BEEP
OFF" will appear.
A-PLAY ON* A-PLAY OFF AUTO Psave* Psave OFF D. L MODE 1* D. L MODE 2 Psave OFF
Setting Cancelled Setting Cancelled Setting keep Cancelled Cancelled
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Press the 5 or 4 button to display the menu.
Press the MODE button to switch items.
Press the · s / :OFF button.
LIGHT NORM* See next LIGHT ALL page. LIGHT OPER LIGHT OFF
(*) indicates default setting.
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Changing Default Settings
Useful Features
Changing Default Settings : continued
Beep sound
You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when you press a button.
Operation indicator, backlight on the remote control and display on the remote control
The illuminating pattern of the 3-colour LED and the remote control can be changed. remote control · Display on the Indicated remote control
Auto play Changing Default Settings
Useful Features
You 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 unit is used in a place exposed to much vibration, sound skipping can be decreased by cancelling the auto power save function. [. . . ] 30 hours
q The above values are the standard values when the unit is operated horizontally and charged at an ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F). (The operable duration with the rechargeable battery will be shorter when the unit is carried around. ) q The volume level is set at "VOL 15". q Operable duration with a commercially available battery varies depending on its maker, type, and conditions of use. q "Fully charged" means that the charging is complete after approximately 3. 5 hours since the remaining amount of the battery is reduced to " " (1 bar).
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Specifications
Input sensitivity MIC H: reference input level MIC L: reference input level LINE: reference input level 0. 25 mV 2. 5 mV 100 mV input impedance input impedance input impedance 10 k ohms 10 k ohms 20 k ohms 32 ohms 10 k ohms
Output level Dimensions Weight Input socket Output socket Type Signal readout Audio channels Frequency response Rotation speed Error correction Coding Recording method Sampling frequency Wow and flutter
Earphones: maximum output level 5 mW + 5 mW LINE: specified output 250 mV (-12 dB) Width: 72. 0 mm (2-27/32") Height: 19. 5 mm (25/32") 137 g (0. 30 lbs. ) with rechargeable battery
load impedance load impedance
Depth: 78. 9 mm (3-1/8")
References
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Line/optical digital, microphone (powered by the main unit) Earphones (impedance: 32 ohms)/remote control unit Portable MiniDisc recorder Non-contact, 3-beam semi-conductor laser pick-up Stereo 2 channels/monaural (long-play mode) 1 channel 20 20, 000 Hz (± 3 dB) Approx. [. . . ]