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PORTABLE MINIDISC
RECORDER
MODEL
MD - MT866H
OPERATION MANUAL
If you require any advice or assistance regarding
your Sharp product, please visit our web-site
www.sharp.co.uk/support.
Customers without internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648
if telephoning from Ireland).
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.

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  • Page 1 Customers without internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland). Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
  • Page 2 Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included. The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Rechargeable AC Adaptor Nickel-Metal...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hold Function ... 16 Inserting a MiniDisc ... 17 Connections ... 18-19 Basic Operation Recording ... 20-23 Playback ... 24-25 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Useful Features Advanced Playback ... 26-27 Advanced Recording ... 28-32 Recording from a Microphone ... 33-35 Checking Displays ... 36-37 Changing Default Settings ...

  • Page 4: Special Notes

    Otherwise, problems or serious hazards may be created. Cautions When recording important selections, make a prelimi- nary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record- ing arising from malfunction of this unit.
  • Page 5 Notes Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    Do not use an external power supply, other than the 5V DC supplied with this unit, as it may damage it. SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service centre.

  • Page 7: Names Of Controls And Indicators

    Names of Controls and Indicators Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Main unit 1. Volume/Cursor/Bass/Delete Left Shuttle Switch (24, 41) 2. Display/Character Select Button (36, 37, 40) 3. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button (16, 20, 24, 38) 4. Rechargeable Battery Cover (12) 5. Mode Button (27, 29, 38) 6.
  • Page 8 Names of Controls and Indicators (continued) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Main unit display panel 01. Level Meter 02. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator 03. Record Indicator 04. Synchro Recording Indicator 05. Disc Mode Indicator 06. Disc Name Indicator 07.

  • Page 9: Names Of Controls And Indicators

    Names of Controls and Indicators : continued Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Remote control unit 1. Earphones Socket (24) 2. Fast Forward/Fast Reverse Button 3. Display Button 4. Play Mode Button (27) 5. Sound/Track Mark Button (25, 31) 6. Stop/Power Off Button (22, 25) 7.

  • Page 10: Battery Charger

    (You can hang the remote control on it.) 2. Lock Detector 3. Hook For Fixing The Main Unit 4. Charge/Operation Switch (10, 11) 5. Stand 6. AC Adaptor Connecting Socket (18, 19) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Setting Charge Face the top mode toward you.

  • Page 11: Battery Charger

    Removing Charge mode (RELEASE) Move the Charge / Operation switch to charge mode. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Setting the battery charger and hanging the remote control. When the remote control is not used, hang it on the holder for your convenience. For use with the AC adaptor.

  • Page 12: Using With The Rechargeable Battery

    AC 230-240V 50/60Hz To the DC IN 5V socket Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Charging When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time or when you want to use it after a long period of disuse, be sure to charge it fully.
  • Page 13 The unit checks and, if necessary, discharge the rechargeable bat- tery to recharge it automatically. (At this time battery indicator is flashing.) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support About charging time After about 3.5 hours have passed, “ ” will go out. Notes: This portable MD should only be used within the range of 0 C - 40 C (32 F - 104 F).

  • Page 14: Using With The Ac Adaptor

    Using with the AC Adaptor Operation mode To the DC IN 5V socket AC 230-240V 50/60Hz Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Place the portable MD to the battery charger. Move the Charge/Operation switch to operation mode. Plug the AC adaptor.

  • Page 15: Using With The Alkaline Battery

    Open Press Back of the portable MD RELEASE LOCK Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, “AA” size). When using the alkaline batteries, make sure the recharge- able battery is inserted. Open the case cover. Insert a alkaline battery into the battery case.

  • Page 16: Hold Function

    Press and hold down for 2 seconds or more whilst the unit is in the hold mode. “HOLD OFF” will be shown Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Remote control unit Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction indicated by the arrow).

  • Page 17: Inserting A Minidisc

    Recordable Recording tab is in the recordable position. set to the “recordable” prevented position. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Slide the OPEN lever to release the com- partment door. Lift it up. Insert a MiniDisc as shown. Close the compartment door.

  • Page 18: Connections

    50/60Hz To the wall socket White : To Left Red : To Right AUDIO OUT RIGHT LEFT Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) To the DC IN 5V socket To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket To a stereo system with “AUDIO OUT” or “LINE OUT”...
  • Page 19 To connect to a stereo system with a “DIGITAL OUT” or “OPTICAL OUT” socket AC 230-240V 50/60Hz To the wall socket DIGITAL OUT Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support To the DC IN 5V socket To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket To a stereo system with a “DIGITAL OUT” socket.

  • Page 20: Recording

    Recording Before Recording Cancel the hold mode. The portable MD does not work whilst in hold mode. As for the details, see page 16. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)
  • Page 21 Once you adjust the digital recording level, the setting remains even after the recording stops. (For cancellation instructions, see page 38.) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys- tem to enter the playback pause mode at the point you wish to start recording.
  • Page 22 / :OFF button whilst in the stop mode. The power turns off after recorded contents have been updated on the MiniDisc. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) About the TOC After any recording or editing function “TOC” (Table Of Contents) is displayed.
  • Page 23 To add a recording to such a MiniDisc, slide the acci- dental erase prevention tab back to its original position. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Helpful tip when attaching a label When attaching a label to an MiniDisc cartridge, be sure to note the following.

  • Page 24: Playback

    Cancel the hold mode. The portable MD does not work whilst in hold mode. Main unit Remote control unit Release As for the details, see page 16. To the socket Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Right Left channel channel...
  • Page 25 To turn off the power Press the • / :OFF button whilst in the stop mode. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Volume control Move the left shuttle switch to VOL+ to increase the volume and the left shuttle switch to VOL– to de- crease the volume.

  • Page 26: Advanced Playback

    When the beginning of the first track is reached during fast reverse, the unit will enter the playback mode. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) To locate the beginning of a track To move to the beginning of the next track: Move the right shuttle switch to 4 during playback.

  • Page 27: Advanced Playback

    06 button is pressed again, the unit will resume fast playback. To return to normal playback Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC”. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Random play or repeat play During playback, press the MODE button repeat- edly to select the playback mode.

  • Page 28: Advanced Recording

    (Synchronised recording) Recording automatically starts or pauses by detect- ing sound from the stereo system (Synchronised recording). Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Press the REC button. Begin playback on the stereo system con- nected to this portable MD.
  • Page 29 Long-play recording (monaural recording) When recording in long-play mode, the available recording time will be doubled. Long-play recordings can be replayed at double speed, see page 27. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Press the MODE button whilst the record- ing is paused. Appears Stereo mode Long-play mode “MONO”...
  • Page 30 You can erase a portion of a track and make a new recording. All of the tracks that follow the newly recorded track will be erased. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) During playback, press the 06 06 button at the point where you want to begin record- ing.
  • Page 31 When a recording is paused or whilst recording… Press the EDIT button. Note: When making digital recordings using a CD player or an MiniDisc player, track numbers will be created automati- cally regardless of the setting of the auto marker function.

  • Page 32: Advanced Recording

    The track numbers on the playback side may not match the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) When recording, if a programmed playback is performed by the source or playback is performed by selecting tracks manually, the MiniDisc track numbers may not be the same as on the source.

  • Page 33: Recording From A Microphone

    To record from a microphone To the MIC IN socket Stereo microphone (commercially available) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN socket. Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 17). Press the REC button. Move the right shuttle switch to 5 5 or 4 to adjust the recording level.
  • Page 34 –12 dB or more. When a sound, such as person speaking, is picked up by the microphone, recording will begin automatically. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) About pause function The unit automatically pauses when the microphone does not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more.
  • Page 35 Track numbers will be created automati- cally at regular intervals. Creating track numbers manually Press the REC button whilst recording. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Example: Set to “5 minutes”. During a mic manual recording Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes.

  • Page 36: Checking Displays

    Remaining recording time will not be displayed with a playback only MiniDisc. Elapsed playback time and remaining playback time may be different from the actual time. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) To check the remaining recording time and the total playing time Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISP button.

  • Page 37: Checking Displays

    Each time the right shuttle switch to 5 or 4 is moved, the playing time of the previous or next track will be displayed. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Checking the remaining amount of battery level The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation.

  • Page 38: Changing Default Settings

    Move the right shuttle switch to 5 5 or 4 to display the menu. Press the MODE button to switch items. Press the • / :OFF button. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) MENU SETTING ITEM BEEP ON BEEP ON*...

  • Page 39: Changing Default Settings

    When the unit is used in a place exposed to much vibration, sound skipping can be decreased by can- celling the auto power save function. (Battery will drain faster.) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Digital recording level “D.L MODE 1” The digital recording level you set will be kept even after canceling recording.

  • Page 40: Titling A Minidisc

    (Capital letters) (Lower-case letters) (Numbers and symbols) The first 3 characters in the group of the selected characters will be displayed for about 1 second. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Move the right shuttle switch to 5 5 or 4 repeatedly to select the letter.
  • Page 41 < & > ? : indicates a space. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support To add characters Put the unit in the character input mode. (Perform steps 1 - 2 on page 40.) Move the left shuttle switch to VOL + or VOL –...
  • Page 42 MiniDisc. (Make sure that the total number of tracks of the master MiniDisc and the one for stamping are the same.) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Master MiniDisc operation Insert a Master MiniDisc.

  • Page 43: Titling A Minidisc

    “ENTER/SYNC”. The unit will finish recording the character infor- mation and enter the stop mode. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Notes: If the total number of tracks on the master MiniDisc does not match that on the MiniDisc for stamping, the unit will display “Can't STAMP”...

  • Page 44: Editing A Recorded Minidisc

    “ENTER/SYNC” again. The track will be erased. To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 - 4. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) To erase all of the tracks at once Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDIT but- ton repeatedly to select “ALL ERASE”.
  • Page 45 The track will be divided into two tracks, and the unit will pause at the beginning of the second of the two new tracks. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support To combine tracks Start playing the last of the two tracks to be combined, and press the 06 06 button.
  • Page 46 Move the right shuttle switch to 5 5 or 4 to select the direction. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Press the right shuttle switch toward “ENTER/SYNC” again. The track will be moved, and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the track.

  • Page 47: Listening To A Minidisc Through A Stereo System Or A Car Stereo

    When recording with stereo system, eliminate the con- firmation sound (page 38). Otherwise, it will also be recorded. The recording will be made in the analogue mode. Character information will not be recorded. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Listening through a car stereo Separately available cassette adaptor (AD-CT14)

  • Page 48: Other Features And Caution

    Stopping First track Stopped track Playing Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) Rechargeable battery A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is the only kind that can be used. Even if the battery is not used, you should charge it at least once every three months because of the special quality of this battery.

  • Page 49: Minidisc System Limitations

    MiniDisc. Sound may skip. A track number is created in the middle A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the MiniDisc. of a track. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support LIMITATIONS Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours)

  • Page 50: Error Messages

    (HOLD) LOCKED You removed a MiniDisc whilst recording (Can’tLOCK) or editing. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Help Line: 08705 274277 (office hours) REMEDY Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the alkaline bat- tery (or use the AC adaptor for power). Replace the disc with a recorded disc.
  • Page 51 Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support REMEDY Load a disc. Connect the digital cable securely. If the portable CD player has a function to prevent sound skips, deactivate it. Playback with the connected unit. Replace it with a recordable disc. To have it repaired, go to the distributor where you purchased the unit.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 or service centre. PROBLEM The unit does not turn on.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    To remove condensation: Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approximately 1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and the unit will work properly. Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support Maintenance Cleaning When the unit becomes dirty Clean it with a soft cloth.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Specifications As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some devia- tions from these values in individual units.
  • Page 55 Magnetic modulation overwrite method Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz (32 kHz and 48 kHz signals are converted to 44.1 kHz, and then recorded.) Wow and flutter Unmeasurable (less than 0.001% W. peak) Web-site: www.sharp.co.uk/support 0.25 mV input impedance 10 k ohms 2.5 mV...

  • Page 56: Terms Of Guarantee

    Subject to the terms listed below, Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. (hereinafter called “the Company”) guarantee to pro- vide for the repair of, or at its option replace this Sharp Equipment, or any component thereof, (other than bat- teries), which is faulty or below standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.

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