Page 2 - Accessories
Accessories Notes: ● Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manualother than those detailed above are not included. ● The AC adaptor may be different from the one in thedrawing. Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor x 1 Hydride Battery Battery Charger x 1 (AD...
Page 3 - Contents
Contents Important Introduction Special Notes ................................................ 4-5Precautions ....................................................... 6Names of Controls and Indicators .............. 7-9Battery Charger ......................................... 10-11 Power Source Using...
Page 4 - Important Introduction; – Special Notes –; Special Notes; Warnings
4 Important Introduction – Special Notes – Special Notes Warnings ● The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceableparts.Never remove covers unless qualified to do so. It con-tains dangerous voltages, always remove mains plugfrom the main outlet socket before any service opera-tion or when not ...
Page 5 - Notes
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...
Page 6 - Precautions; Important
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. ...
Page 7 - Names of Controls and Indicators; Main unit
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...
Page 8 - Names of Controls and Indicators (continued); Main unit display panel
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. ...
Page 10 - Battery Charger; Names
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...
Page 11 - For charging; For use with the AC adaptor.
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...
Page 12 - Power Source; – Using with the Rechargeable Battery –; Using with the Rechargeable Battery; Charging; Insert the rechargeable battery.
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...
Page 13 - Using with the Rechargeable Battery (continued); About charging time
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 ...
Page 14 - Using with the AC Adaptor; Using with the
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...
Page 15 - Using with the Alkaline Battery; Attach the battery case to the portable MD.
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 ...
Page 16 - Preparation; – Hold Function –; Hold Function; To cancel the hold mode; Press the •
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 ...
Page 17 - Insert a MiniDisc as shown.; Inserting a MiniDisc
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 ...
Page 18 - LINE OUT; To connect to a stereo system with “LINE OUT” or “AUDIO OUT” sockets; Connections
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...
Page 19 - DIGITAL OUT
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...
Page 20 - Recording; Basic Operation; – Recording –; Before Recording
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.
Page 22 - About the TOC
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...
Page 23 - About sampling rate converter
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...
Page 24 - Playback; Before Playing back
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.
Page 25 - Plug the remote control into the socket
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...
Page 27 - To locate the desired portion; Advanced Playback; Useful Features; Advanced Playback –
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...
Page 28 - Advanced; To return to normal playback
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...
Page 29 - To interrupt fast playback
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 ...
Page 30 - Advanced Recording
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...
Page 31 - To start recording from the middle of a track
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...
Page 32 - When a recording is paused, press the
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 ...
Page 34 - To create your own track numbers; Numbering restriction
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 ...
Page 36 - Recording from a Microphone
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...
Page 39 - – Checking Displays –; Checking Displays; Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISP button.
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...
Page 40 - Whilst in the stop mode, press the
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...
Page 41 - Changing Default Settings
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...
Page 42 - What is auto power save function?
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...
Page 43 - Advanced Features; itling a MiniDisc –; Titling a MiniDisc; Creating disc and track names
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 ...
Page 44 - itling a MiniDisc; When the name has been completely en-
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...
Page 45 - Press the VOL + or VOL – button to move the
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...
Page 46 - Insert a Master MiniDisc.; Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT; Stamping titles from another MiniDisc; Before stamping; Master MiniDisc operation
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...
Page 47 - Press the ENTER button.; Operation of the MiniDisc for stamping; P r e s s t h e ENTER button.
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...
Page 48 - Press the ENTER button again.; Press the ENTER button again.; To erase tracks one at a time; Editing a Recorded MiniDisc
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 ...
Page 49 - To divide a track
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...
Page 50 - To move a track
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...
Page 51 - Listening to a MiniDisc Through a Stereo System or a Car Stereo; Listening through a stereo system; Listening through a car stereo
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...
Page 52 - References; – Other Features and Caution –; Other Features and Caution; Rechargeable battery
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...
Page 53 - MiniDisc System Limitations
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...
Page 54 - Error Messages
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...
Page 56 - Troubleshooting; roubleshooting
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....
Page 57 - Cleaning; Maintenance; Moisture condensation
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...
Page 58 - Specifications
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...
Page 60 - SHARP CORPORATION
