User manual SHARP CP-USB50 DATASHEET

[. . . ] 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 . . 8 , , Advanced Features Changing Default Settings . 40-42 Listening through Another System . 10-11 , , References Other Features and Caution . [. . . ] If you don't, the recording will not be made properly. z Use a microphone with a 3. 5 mm (1/8") diameter stereo mini plug. z If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted noises, set the microphone input to "MIC SYNC L". z Recording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording. -Recording from a Microphone- 1 2 Press the REC button. button to adjust the re- Useful Features Level meter indicator 3 4 Press the MODE/CHRG button repeatedly to select the recording mode (page 20). Press the ENTER/SYNC 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). 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 If the rechargeable battery terminal is dirty, charging may not start. In such a case, wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth. 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. z When you do not use the unit for hours, remove the battery. (The battery drains gradually even when the power is turned off. ) z This unit can be used with the AC adaptor when the rechargeable or an alkaline battery is in the unit. Caution: Do not use a nickel-cadmium battery. Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 33 01/4/4 88UK_4. fm -Battery Power- Hold Function The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train. Useful Features -Hold FunctionIf the battery is inserted or the AC adaptor is connected, you can set this function even when the power is turned off. To cancel the hold mode Press and hold down the HOLD button for 2 seconds or more whilst the unit is in the hold mode. "HOLD OFF" will be shown. If the hold function is active whilst the power is turned off, the power cannot be turned on by mistake and the battery will not be drained. 34 Web-site: www. sharp. co. uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) 01/4/4 88UK_4. fm Changing Default Settings Whilst in the stop mode . . . , , Beep sound , , Auto play 1 With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MODE/ CHRG button for 2 seconds or more. "SET UP" will appear. When you release the button, "BEEP ON" or "BEEP OFF" will appear. You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when you press a button. You can make the unit not play automatically when you insert a playback-only MiniDisc or an accidental erasure protected MiniDisc. Advanced Features 2 3 4 Press the menu. or button to display the , , Auto power save Press the MODE/CHRG button to switch items. [. . . ] The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units. AC adaptor (AC 230-240 V, 50/60 Hz) Commercially available, "AA" size (LR6), alkaline battery x 1 Optional rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (AD-N70BT) x 1 Optional car adaptor, AD-CA20X (for cars with a 12-24 V DC negative earth electrical system) Power consumption: 7 W (AC adaptor) RMS: 20 mW (10 mW + 10 mW) Output power: (0. 2 % T. H. D. ) Approx. 5. 5 hours (fully charged)(When using the AC adaptor included with the unit) Width: 81. 1 mm (3-7/32") Height: 19. 9 mm (13/16") Depth: 92. 4 mm (3-21/32") Dimensions: 147 g (0. 32 lbs. ) without battery Weight: Line/optical digital, microphone (powered by the main unit) Input socket: Earphones (impedance: 32 ohms) Output socket: Portable MiniDisc recorder Type: Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser pickup Signal readout: Stereo 2 channels/monaural 1 channel Audio channels: Frequency response: 20 - 20, 000 Hz (±3 dB) Approx. [. . . ]