User manual SHARP MD-MT877W

[. . . ] PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. q To use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type microphone. · 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. If you don't, the recording will not be made properly. 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. Level meter indicator 0dB 4dB 3 4 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select recording mode (page 32). Press the ENTER button 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. 5 When a sound, such as person speaking, is picked up by the microphone, recording will begin automatically. Useful Features 37 Press the 5 or 4 button to adjust the recording level. ­ Recording from a Microphone ­ 1 2 Press the REC button. 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 Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes. Track number 1 Track number 2 Track number 3 Track number 4 ­ Recording from a Microphone ­ Useful Features 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 1 During a mic synchro recording When a recording is paused or whilst recording, press the EDIT button repeatedly. (A new track number is created every 3 minutes. ) (No automatic track numbers are created. ) 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 Track Track number 3 number 4 Track number 5 (A new track number is created every 5 minutes. ) (A new track number is created every 10 minutes. ) 2 minutes 5 minutes 1 minute 5 minutes The interval between marks may vary slightly compared with the actual recording time. 2 38 Creating track numbers manually Press the REC button whilst recording. Track numbers will be created automatically at regular intervals. 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: Track name Disc name Total playing time Elapsed playback time Remaining recording time Remaining playback time Total playing time Notes: q If the disc name or the track name was not originally recorded on the MiniDisc, "NO NAME" will be displayed. [. . . ] Cleaning will prevent noise. References 57 Moisture condensation When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals cannot be read, and the unit may not function properly. In the following cases, condensation may form inside the unit. q When the unit is placed in a room where there is excessive steam or moisture. q When the unit is moved from a cool place to a warm place. To remove condensation: Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approximately 1 hour. [. . . ]