Kenwood MD-MT877W - Manuals

DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL SVENSKA ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH 5 Special Notes (continued) Important Introduction – Special Notes – Laser Diode Properties ● Material: GaAIAs ● Wavelength: 785 nm ● Pulse time:Read mode; 0.8 mW ContinuousWrite mode; max. 10 mW 0.5S min. cycle 1.5S Repetition Notes US an...

6 Important Introduction – Precautions – Precautions Important ● Do not wear your earphones when you are crossingstreets or near traffic. ● Do not use your earphones whilstdriving a motor vehicle, it may create atraffic hazard and may be illegal.Remember to obey all of the safety rulesin your area. ...

DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL SVENSKA ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH 7 Important Introduction – Names of Controls and Indicators – Names of Controls and Indicators Main unit 13 14 15 12 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Record/Track Mark Button (20, 34)2. Mode Button (20, 29, 32, 41)3. Volume/Cursor/Fast Forward/F...

8 Important Introduction – Names of Controls and Indicators – 0 1. Level Meter 0 2. Record Indicator 0 3. Synchro Recording Indicator 0 4. Operation Indicator 0 5. Long-play/Recording Mode Indicator6. Character/Time Information Indicator7. Repeat Indicator8. Battery Indicator9. Random Indicator 10. ...

10 Important Introduction – Battery Charger – Battery Charger There are two different ways to use the battery charger one is to use it as a normal battery charger, theother is to use it with an AC adaptor by attaching the portable MD to the battery charger. 1. Remote Control Holder (11) (You can han...

DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL SVENSKA ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH 11 Important Introduction – Battery Charger – Battery Charger (continued) 2 1 How to use the Charge / Operation switch Removing Chargemode(RELEASE) Operationmode(LOCK) For charging Move it to charge mode (see“Using with the Recharge-able B...

12 Power Source – Using with the Rechargeable Battery – Using with the Rechargeable Battery Charging When the rechargeable battery is used for the first timeor when you want to use it after a long period of disuse,be sure to charge it fully. ● After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it wi...

DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL SVENSKA ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH 13 Caution: ● Use the specified battery AD-N55BT only. Do not chargea battery (nickel-cadmium, alkaline, etc.) other than thatspecified. ● Do not remove the outer cover of the re-chargeable battery. It may cause heat gen-eration, fire, or ...

14 Using with the AC Adaptor 1 P l a c e t h e p o r t a b l e M D t o t h e b a t t e r ycharger. 2 M o v e t h e C h a r g e / O p e r a t i o n s w i t c h t ooperation mode. 3 Plug the AC adaptor. Caution: ● If the Charge/Operation switch is not set to operationmode, no operation is possible. (S...

DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL SVENSKA ITALIANO NEDERLANDS ENGLISH 15 Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, “AA”size).When using the alkaline batteries, make sure the recharge-able battery is inserted. Caution:Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium bat-tery etc.) in the battery ...

16 Preparation – Hold Function – Hold Function The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place suchas a crowded train. To cancel the hold mode:Move the HOLD switch away from the safety posi-tion (the opposite direction of the arrow). If the hold ...

17 Inserting a MiniDisc 1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the com-partment door. 2 Lift it up. 3 Insert a MiniDisc as shown. 4 Close the compartment door. Notes: ● Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. ● If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into theunit, as it may cause damage ...

18 LINE OUT RIGHT LEFT Connections To the wall socket To theDC IN 5Vsocket Red : To Right White : To Left To the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket To a stereo system with “LINE OUT” or “AUDIO OUT”sockets. (See left, Analogue connection.)Note:If the audio system has only one pair of sockets, they areusually for...

19 DIGITAL OUT Preparation – Connections – Connections (continued) To connect to a stereo system with a “DIGITAL OUT” or “OPTICAL OUT” socket To a stereo system with a “DIGITAL OUT” socket.(See left, Digital connection.)Compared to analogue connection recording, it allowshigh-quality recording. Note...

20 Recording Basic Operation – Recording – As for the details, see page 16. Before Recording Cancel the hold mode. The portable MD does not workwhilst in hold mode.

22 Basic Operation – Recording – Recording (continued) TOC display About the TOC After any recording or editing function “TOC” (Table OfContents) is displayed. To finalise the recording or editingfunction, press the • ■ / :OFF button. During this process “TOC” will flash and “TOC EDIT!” will be disp...

23 Basic Operation – Recording – Recording (continued) Helpful tip when attaching a label When attaching a label to an MiniDisc cartridge, be sure tonote the following. If the label is not attached properly, theMiniDisc may jam inside the unit and it may not be pos-sible to remove it. ● If the label...

24 Basic Operation – Playback – Playback Leftchannel Rightchannel To the socket Main unit Remote control unit Release As for the details, see page 16. Before Playing back Cancel the hold mode. The portable MD does not work whilst in hold mode.

25 Basic Operation – Playback – 1 Insert the earphones plug firmly into theearphones socket on the remote controlunit. 2 Plug the remote control into the socket on the unit. 3 Insert a MiniDisc (page 17). 4 Press the 06 06 06 06 06 button. Playback starts automatically with a playback onlyMiniDisc o...

27 To locate the next track:Press the 4 button whilst the unit is stopped. To locate the previous track:Press the 5 button whilst the unit is stopped. ● To skip a number of tracks at one time, press the 5 5 5 5 5 or 4 4 4 4 4 button repeatedly until the desired track num- ber is shown. ● When you pr...

28 Advanced playback (continued) Useful Features – Advanced Playback – Intro play You can listen to each track for approximately 5 sec-onds. When stopped or pause, press the 0 6 button for 2 seconds or more. When the playback mode is set as random playback,random repeat playback, or one-track repeat...

29 Useful Features – Advanced Playback – Random play or repeat play During playback, press the MODE button repeat-edly to select the playback mode. Notes: ● If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped, pressthe 06 button to start playback. ● When “TOC” is displayed, random play or repeat playis ...

30 Advanced Recording 1 Press the REC button. 2 Begin playback on the stereo system con- nected to this portable MD. P l a y b a c k s o u n d - a c t u a t e d r e c o r d i n g(Synchronised recording) Recording automatically starts or pauses by detect-ing sound from the stereo system (Synchronised...

31 Useful Features – Advanced Recording – Note:To keep a track after the point you want to make a newrecording, move the track and then make recording afterthat point.(See “Editing a Recorded MiniDisc”, page 50.) 1 During playback, press the 06 06 06 06 06 button at the point where you want to begin...

32 Useful Features – Advanced Recording – Advanced Recording (continued) 1 When a recording is paused, press the MODE button repeatedly to select the re-cording mode. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows: 2 Start recording. Long-play recording Stereo recoding Monaural ...

34 To create your own track numbers You can create your own track numbers at any point. Whilst recording, press the REC button at thepoint where you want to create track numbers. The track number will be increased by one. ● One track number will be created every time the RECbutton is pressed. ● The ...

36 Useful Features – Recording from a Microphone – To record from a microphone 1 Connect a stereo microphone to the MICIN socket. 2 Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 17). To interrupt a recordingPress the 06 button whilst recording. To resume recording, press the 06 button again. The track number w...

39 Useful Features – Checking Displays – Checking Displays To check the remaining recording timeand the total playing time Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISP button. Each time the button is pressed, the display will change asfollows: Disc nameTotal playingtime Remainingrecording time Total play...

40 Useful Features – Checking Displays – To display the playing time of an indi-vidual track 1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the 5 5 5 5 5 or 4 4 4 4 4 button to display the track number and track name. 2 Press the DISP button to display the play- ing time for that track. Each time the 5 or 4 butto...

41 Useful Features – Changing Default Settings – Changing Default Settings 1 With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MODEbutton for 2 seconds or more. “SET UP”will appear. When you release the button, “BEEP ON” or “BEEPOFF” will appear. 2 Press the 5 5 5 5 5 or 4 4 4 4 4 button to display the menu. 3 Pr...

42 Useful Features – Changing Default Settings – Changing Default Settings (continued) Beep sound You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beepswhen you press a button. Auto play You can make the unit not play automatically whenyou insert a playback-only MiniDisc or an accidentalerasure protect...

43 3 Press the DISP button repeatedly to select the type of characters. The first 3 characters in the group of the selectedcharacters will be displayed for about 1 second. 4 Press the 5 5 5 5 5 or 4 4 4 4 4 button repeatedly to select the letter. 5 Press the ENTER button to enter it. Position where ...

44 Advanced Features – T itling a MiniDisc – Characters (symbols) To erase a character Press the VOL + or VOL – button to move the cursor to thecharacter you want to erase, and then press the BASSbutton. To enter a space Press the VOL + button to move the cursor to the right. Space A C D E F G H B 1...

45 Advanced Features – T itling a MiniDisc – To add characters 1 Put the unit in the character input mode.(Perform steps 1 - 2 on page 43.) 2 Press the VOL + or VOL – button to move the cursor to the right of the character, where youwant to add a new character. 3 Select the character to add.(Perform...

46 1 Insert a Master MiniDisc. Do not mistake the Master MiniDisc for the target one. 2 Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT b u t t o n r e p e a t e d l y t o s e l e c t “ N A M ESTAMP”. 3 Press the ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button. Stamping titles from anothe...

47 Advanced Features – T itling a MiniDisc – Titling a MiniDisc (continued) Note:If the total number of tracks on the master MiniDisc doesnot match that on the MiniDisc for stamping, the unit willdisplay “Can't STAMP” and turn off the power. If this happens, adjust the total number of tracks on then...

48 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc 1 Start playing the track to be erased, andpress the 06 06 06 06 06 button. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select“ERASE”. 3 Press the ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button. 4 Press the ENTER button again. The track will be erased. 5 ...

49 To divide a track 1 Start playing the track to be divided intotwo. Press the 06 06 06 06 06 button at the point where you want to divide the track. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select“DIVIDE”. 3 Press the ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button. 4 P r e s s t h...

50 To move a track 1 Play the track to be moved, and press the 06 06 06 06 06 button. 2 Press the EDIT button repeatedly to select“MOVE”. 3 Press the ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the • ■ / :OFF button. 4 Press the 5 5 5 5 5 or 4 4 4 4 4 button to select the direction. 5 Press the ENT...

51 Advanced Features – Listening to a MiniDisc Through a Stereo System or a Car Stereo – Listening to a MiniDisc Through a Stereo System or a Car Stereo Notes: ● It is recommended that the volume level of the MiniDiscunit be set to maximum when listening through a stereosystem. ● When recording with...

52 References – Other Features and Caution – Resuming auto play ■ When you stop playback and replay the MiniDiscwithout removing it, playback starts from the pointyou stopped it. ■ Once you remove the MiniDisc, playback starts fromthe first track. ■ The unit provides the following functions when you...

53 The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order. MiniDisc System Limitations References – MiniDisc System Limitations – SYMPTOM “DISC FULL” or “TOC FULL” appearseven though the MiniDisc still has re-cording time left. The remaining recording time...

54 References – Error Messages – Error Messages ERROR MESSAGES BATT EMPTY (LoBATT) BLANK MD (BLANK) Can’t COPY (Can’tC) Can’t EDIT (Can’tE) Can’t READ * (Can’tS)(Can’tT)(Can’tU) Can’t REC (Can’tR) Can’t STAMPCan’t WRITE (Can’tW) CHARGEmode DEFECT (DEFECT) DISC FULLEr-MD ** (ErMD*) HOLD (HOLD) LOCKED...

56 Troubleshooting References – T roubleshooting – Many potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician.If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer orservice centre. The unit does notturn on....

57 References – Maintenance – Troubleshooting (continued) If trouble occurs When this product is subjected to strong external in-terference (mechanical shock, excessive static elec-tricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.)or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction. If such a...

58 References – Specifications – Specifications As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specificationchanges for product improvement without prior notice.The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. The...