User manual SHARP MD-MT877W

[. . . ] PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. MD-MT877W OPERATION MANUAL Accessories Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor x 1 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery (AD-N55BT) x 1 Battery Charger 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 Battery Case 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. 2 Contents Important Introduction Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If the tracks are recorded on 80-minute MiniDisc, you can record them in the following 4 modes: Indication SP/STEREO LP2 REC LP4 REC SP/MONO Recording mode Recording time Stereo Max. 160 min. ­ Advanced Recording ­ Advanced Recording (continued) To create your own track numbers 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. Recording tracks as a single track You can record several pieces of music as a single track by disabling the auto marker function. Press the EDIT button. Useful Features ­ Advanced Recording ­ 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. 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 recording In 2 times long recording In 4 times long recording In monaural recording Within 40 seconds Within 80 seconds Within 160 seconds Within 80 seconds Note: 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. 34 Advanced Recording (continued) About track numbers 1. Track numbers are created automatically during recording via the analogue connection when a silence of 1 second or more is detected (Auto marker function). A series of tracks can be recorded as one by disabling the auto marker function see page 34. About 1 second q When recording, if a programmed playback is performed by the source or playback is performed by selecting tracks manually, the MiniDisc track numbers may not be the same as on the source. q Track numbers may not be created properly, depending on the connected stereo system. Useful Features 35 Silence First track Second track 2. 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 Track A Track B Track C First track Second track Third track Recording side Track A Track B Track C q Track numbers may not be created in proper places, depending on the source to be recorded from, such as signals with noise. q The track numbers on the playback side may not match the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc. ­ Advanced Recording ­ Recording from a Microphone To record from a microphone 3 4 Press the REC button. Press the 5 or 4 button to adjust the recording level. Level meter 0dB 4dB ­ Recording from a Microphone ­ Useful Features Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between ­4 dB and 0 dB. 5 6 To the MIC IN socket Stereo microphone (commercially available) Press the MODE button repeatedly to select recording mode (page 32). Press the 06 button. Recording will start. To interrupt a recording Press the 06 button whilst recording. To resume recording, press the 06 button again. The track number will be increased by one each time you interrupt a recording. 1 2 36 Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN socket. Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 17). To stop recording Press the · s / :OFF button. To write recorded contents on the MiniDisc Press the · s / :OFF button whilst in the stop mode. Recording from a Microphone (continued) Sound-actuated recording (Mic Synchronised recording) About pause function 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. Notes: q 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. q Use a microphone with a 3. 5 mm (1/8") diameter stereo mini plug. q If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted noises, set the microphone input to "MIC SYNC L". [. . . ] q Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it instead of a MiniDisc containing music?pressed, the unit q Is the remote control unit plug or the earphones plug inserted firmly?sive vibration? The MiniDisc can- q Has the track number or character not be ejected. Recording and q Is the MiniDisc protected against editing are imaccidental erasure? [. . . ]