User manual SHARP MD-MT290 OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] 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-MT290H OPERATION MANUAL PL U PO G W IN ER If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www. sharp. co. uk/customersupport. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland). 0101 TINSE0504AWZZ 02M N AO 1 E MD-MT290H Accessories -Accessories/Optional Accessories- Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 Important Introduction AC Adaptor (RADPA8058AWZZ) x 1 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (ADN70BT) x 1 Battery Carrying Case x 1 Connection Cable (for digital recording) x 1 Connection Cable (for analogue recording) x 1 Connection Cable (for PC analogue recording) x 1 Carrying Bag x 1 Notes: ! [. . . ] To write recorded contents on the MiniDisc Press the :OFF/HOLD button whilst in the stop mode. 1 2 28 Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN socket. Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 11). 02/12/18 MD_MT290H_UK_4. fm MD-MT290H !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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press the REC button. Press the REC LEVEL or button to adjust the recording level. Select the recording mode (steps 5 - 9, page 17). Press the or button repeatedly to select "SYNC ON". Press the or button to select the recording start level. 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. - 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. " Use a microphone with a 3. 5 mm (1/8") diameter stereo mini plug. " If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted noises, set the microphone input to "MIC SYNC L". " Recording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording. -Recording from a Microphone- Useful Features Notes: " Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect anything to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the portable MD. " To use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type microphone. 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 9 Press the MENU/ENTER button. When a sound, such as person speaking, is picked up by the microphone, recording will begin automatically. 29 02/12/18 MD_MT290H_UK_4. fm MD-MT290H 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. 5 6 Press the MENU/ENTER button. The mode will be set automatically after 7 seconds even if the MENU/ENTER button is not pressed. Track numbers will be created automatically at regular intervals. -Recording from a Microphone- Changing intervals between tracks Example: Set to "5 minutes". Useful Features 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "MARK". Press the or button. During a mic manual recording Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes. Track number 1 5 minutes Track number 2 5 minutes Track number 3 5 minutes Track number 4 During a mic synchro recording (No automatic track numbers are created. ) (A new track number is created every 3 minutes. ) 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. (A new track number is created every 5 minutes. ) (A new track number is created every 10 minutes. ) Track Track number 1 number 2 2 minutes 5 minutes Track Track number 3 number 4 1 minute 5 minutes Track number 5 The interval between marks may vary slightly compared with the actual recording time. Creating track numbers manually " Press the REC button whilst recording. " The BASS button on the remote control can also be used to add track numbers. 30 02/12/18 MD_MT290H_UK_4. fm Changing Default Settings Whilst in the stop mode . . . MD-MT290H ! [. . . ] 400 - 1, 800 rpm CLV ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-Solomon Code) ATRAC/ATRAC3 (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding), 24-bit computed type Magnetic modulation overwrite method 44. 1 kHz (32 kHz and 48 kHz signals are converted to 44. 1 kHz, and then recorded. ) Unmeasurable (less than 0. 001 % W. peak) 48 -Specifications- 02/12/18 MD_MT290H_UK_6. fm MD-MT290H Battery life: Stereo When using the rechargeable Continuous battery (fully charged) includ- recording: ed with the unit Approx. 10 hours When using a commercially Continuous available, high capacity, "AA" recording: size (LR6), alkaline battery Approx. 8 hours Input sensitivity: Reference input level MIC H MIC L LINE 0. 25 mV 2. 5 mV 100 mV Input impedance 10 k ohms 10 k ohms 20 k ohms Earphones LINE Continuous play: Approx. [. . . ]