User manual SHARP MD-MT866

[. . . ] PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. MD-MT866H OPERATION MANUAL If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www. sharp. co. uk/support. Customers without internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland). Accessories Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor (RADPA8046AWZZ) 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 Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Contents Important Introduction Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] A series of tracks can be recorded as one by disabling the auto marker function see page 31. 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 ­ Advanced Recording ­ Silence First track Second track About sampling rate converter This portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter meaning it can record from digital radios or DAT tape recorders. 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 Note for digital recording You can not copy a MiniDisc that you recorded from digital inputs to another MiniDisc or DAT. Digital signals Digitally recorded MiniDisc Cannot record 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. CD player, MiniDisc player, etc. Digital connection Digital connection 32 Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Recording from a Microphone To record from a microphone 1 2 3 4 Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN socket. Move the right shuttle switch to 5 or 4 to adjust the recording level. Level meter indicator 0dB 4dB q 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 To the MIC IN socket Press the 06 button. q Recording will start. To interrupt a recording Press the 06 button whilst recording. q To resume recording, press the 06 button again. Stereo microphone (commercially available) The track number will be increased by one each time you interrupt a recording. 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. Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support 33 ­ Recording from a Microphone ­ Useful Features Recording from a Microphone (continued) Sound-actuated recording (Mic Synchronised recording) ­ Recording from a Microphone ­ 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 Recording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording. Useful Features 1 2 Press the REC button. Move the right shuttle switch to 5 or 4 to adjust the recording level. Level meter indicator 0dB 4dB 3 Press the right shuttle switch toward "ENTER/SYNC" to select the recording sensitivity. MIC SYNC H : Recording starts when the unit detects ­24 dB or more (The unit can start recording from quiet sounds). MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit detects ­12 dB or more. 4 34 When a sound, such as person speaking, is picked up by the microphone, recording will begin automatically. Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support 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 1 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. 2 Track numbers will be created automatically at regular intervals. Creating track numbers manually Press the REC button whilst recording. Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 35 ­ Recording from a Microphone ­ Track number 1 Track number 2 Track number 3 Track number 4 Useful Features Checking Displays To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track During playback, press the DISP button. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows: 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 ­ Checking Displays ­ 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 playback only MiniDisc. [. . . ] q When the unit is placed in a room where there is excessive steam or moisture. To remove condensation: Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approximately 1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and the unit will work properly. Cautions: q Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc. ). Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support ­ Maintenance ­ 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. [. . . ]