User manual SHARP MD-MT88

[. . . ] PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. MD-MT88H 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). 0101 Accessories -Accessories/Optional Accessories- Important Introduction Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor (RADPA8046AWZZ) x 1 Connection Cable (for analogue recording) x 1 Notes: z Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included. z The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing. Optional Accessories Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery (AD-N70BT) Car adaptor (AD-CA20X) Cassette adaptor (AD-CT14) Connection Cable (for digital recording) (AD-M1DC) Connection Cable (for digital recording) (AD-M2DC) 2 Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 88UK_1. fm Contents , , Important Introduction Special Notes . [. . . ] Recording starts when the unit detects -12 dB or more. MIC SYNC L : 5 28 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 01/4/4 88UK_4. fm , , 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. Example: Set to "5 minutes". During a mic manual recording Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes. 1 When a recording is paused or whilst recording, press the EDIT button repeatedly. 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. The interval between marks may vary slightly compared with the actual recording time. Creating track numbers manually Press the REC button whilst recording. 2 Track numbers will be created automatically at regular intervals. Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 88UK_4. fm Useful Features Changing intervals between tracks 29 -Recording from a Microphone- 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. Useful Features -Checking Displays- A B A B D Elapsed playback time Remaining playback time C Track number Track name C Notes: z If the disc name or the track name was not originally recorded on the MiniDisc, "NO NAME" will be displayed. z Remaining recording time will not be displayed with a playback only MiniDisc. z Elapsed playback time and remaining playback time may be different from the actual time. Total number of tracks Disc name D Remaining recording time Total playing time Remaining recording time varies depending on the set recording mode. 30 Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 88UK_4. fm , , 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. 1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the or button to display the track number and track name. Track number Track name Useful Features 2 Press the DISP button to display the playing time for that track. Playing time Each time the or button is pressed, the playing time of the previous or next track will be displayed. z When the battery is completely discharged, the battery indicator will flash. z When the battery has run completely out, "BATT EMPTY" will appear. Notes: z If you use the battery which you stopped charging halfway, " " may appear. z The battery indicator will not correctly display the remaining capacity for approximately 10 seconds after the power has been turned on. z When the AC adaptor or a separately available car adaptor is used, the battery indicator will not be shown. z The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may increase or decrease, depending on the operation being performed. Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support 31 01/4/4 88UK_4. fm -Checking Displays- Battery Power , , Charging the rechargeable battery When a separately available 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. 1 Insert the rechargeable battery. A rechargeable battery other than the AD-N70BT cannot be charged. Useful Features -Battery Power- 2 3 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 MODE/CHRG button. " " will flash, and battery will begin charging. z After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it will get slightly warm. z When the portable MD is turned on or operating, the battery will not be charged. 32 Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 88UK_4. fm , , About charging time After about 3. 5 hours have passed, " " will go out. The battery charging is about 90 % complete. To charge the battery fully, continue charging for about 2 more hours. Even if the MODE/CHRG button is pressed, " " will not appear. Notes: z Charge the battery within the range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F). z Charging is completed if " " does not blink when you plug in the AC adaptor and press the MODE/ CHRG button. Do not charge a battery (nickel-cadmium, alkaline, etc. ) other than that specified. z Do not dip the battery in water, do not dispose of it in a fire, and do not take it apart. z If the rechargeable battery terminal is dirty, charging may not start. z Do not disassemble the battery. , , Using with the rechargeable or alkaline battery 1 2 Disconnect the AC adaptor. Insert the rechargeable battery or alkaline battery from the (+) marked side. Use a commercially available LR6, "AA" size alkaline battery. Useful Features Notes: z Setting the volume level to "0" whilst recording with the rechargeable or an alkaline battery reduces the battery drain. [. . . ] Caution: z Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc. ). It may cause malfunctions. To remove condensation: Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approximately 1 hour. Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 49 01/4/4 88UK_6. fm -Troubleshooting/Maintenance- References 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. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. [. . . ]