[. . . ] PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
MODEL
MD-SR75H
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Accessories
Remote Control x 1
Earphones x 1
AC Adaptor (RADPA8046AWZZ or RADPA8039AWZZ) x 1
Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery (AD-N70BT) x 1
Battery Carrying Case x 1
Connection Cable (for analogue recording) x 1
Connection Cable (for digital recording) x 1
Carrying Bag x 1
Notes: q Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included. q The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing.
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Contents
Important Introduction
Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit detects 12 dB or more.
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When a sound, such as person speaking, is picked up by the microphone, recording will begin automatically.
q If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted noises, set the microphone input to "MIC SYNC L". q Recording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording.
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Recording from a Microphone : continued
Track intervals
When recording from the microphone, track numbers will be created automatically at regular intervals (default setting: approximately every 5 minutes). During a mic synchro recording, the unit pauses when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, and creates a track number. Changing intervals between tracks
Example: Set to "5 minutes".
During a mic manual recording
q Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes.
5 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
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When a recording is paused or whilst recording, press the EDIT button repeatedly.
(A new track number is created every 5 minutes. ) (A new track number is created every 3 minutes. )
During a mic synchro recording
If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, a timed auto mark will be created 5 minutes after the previous mark is created.
: Track number which is created by the timed auto mark function. : Track number which is created when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more during synchro recording.
Track Track number 1 number 2 (A new track number is created every 10 minutes. ) (No automatic track numbers are created. )
Track Track number 3 number 4
Track number 5
q The interval between marks may vary slightly com-
2 minutes
5 minutes 1 minute
5 minutes
pared with the actual recording time.
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Track numbers will be created automatically at regular intervals.
Creating track numbers manually Press the REC button whilst recording.
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Useful Features
Track number 1
Track number 2
Track number 3
Track number 4
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Recording from a Microphone
Checking Displays
To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track To 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: Total number of tracks Disc name
Useful Features
During playback, press the DISP button.
Checking Displays
Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows:
Track number Track name
Elapsed playback time
Remaining recording time
Remaining playback time Notes: q If the disc name or the track name was not originally recorded on the MiniDisc, "NO NAME" will be displayed. q Remaining recording time will not be displayed with a play-back only MiniDisc. q Elapsed playback time and remaining playback time may be different from the actual time.
Total playing time
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Checking Displays : continued
To display the playing time of an individual track Checking the remaining amount of battery level
How to read the battery indicator
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 half" may appear. q The battery indicator will not correctly display the remaining capacity for approximately 10 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. Help Line: 0990 274277 (office hours)
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Checking Displays
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Whilst in the stop mode, press the 5 or 4 button to display the track number and track name.
Useful Features
The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation.
Battery Power
Charging the rechargeable battery
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Useful Features
When the 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.
Battery Power
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Slide the battery cover as far as it will go to the outside. Lift the battery cover.
q Do not force the battery cover open too far.
Insert the rechargeable battery from the (+) marked side.
q A rechargeable battery other than the one sup-
plied or the separately available one (AD-N70BT) cannot be charged.
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To the DC IN 5V socket To wall socket AC 230-240V, 50/60 Hz
Close the battery cover. Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert the plug on the other end into the DC IN 5V socket. Press the :OFF/CHRG (·s ) button.
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" will flash, and battery will begin charging. (Refer to the next page for the charging time. ) Help Line: 0990 274277 (office hours)
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Battery Power : continued
About charging time
After about 3. 5 hours have passed, " " will go out. To charge the battery fully, continue charging for about 2 more hours.
In this case, you do not need to press the :OFF/CHRG (·s ) button. pressed, " Notes: q This unit should only be used within the range of 0°C 40°C (32°F - 104°F). q Charge the battery within the range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F). q Charging is completed when " " does not blink when you plug in the AC adaptor and press the :OFF/CHRG (·s ) button. Do not charge a battery (nickel-cadmium, alkaline, etc. ) other than that specified. [. . . ] q The above values are the standard values when the unit is charged and used at an ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F). q The operating time when using an alkaline battery may be different, depending on the type and manufacturer of the battery, and on the operating temperature. Power source: DC 1. 2V:
References
Specifications
Input sensitivity: Recording level MIC H MIC L LINE Output level:
Reference input level 0. 25 mV 2. 5 mV 100 mV
Input impedance 10 k ohms 10 k ohms 20 k ohms
Specified Maximum Load output output level impedance -- 10 mW + 10 mW 32 ohms Earphones 250 mV (-12 dB) -- 10 k ohms LINE Dimensions: Width: 99. 9 mm (3-15/16") Height: 22. 9 mm (29/32") Depth: 77. 9 mm (3-3/32") Weight: 191 g (0. 42 lbs. ) with rechargeable battery Input socket: Line/optical digital, microphone (powered by the main unit) Output socket: Earphones (impedance: 32 ohms)/remote control unit
s MiniDisc Recorder
Type: Signal readout: Audio channels: Portable MiniDisc recorder Non-contact, 3-beam semi-conductor laser pick-up 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 ReedSolomon Code) Coding: ATRAC (Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding), 24-bit computed type 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: Unmeasurable (less than ±0. 001% W. [. . . ]