! 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. " This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. " US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. " The letters in brackets contained in the model number indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and specifications are unaffected.

Features

! A Portable MD player with "Mobile 1-bit digital amplifier"
" The 1-bit digital signal is sent to a constant voltage circuit directly from a high-order modulation circuit. The amplifier transmits and amplifies the signal, and allows extremely natural and clear sound with little deterioration. " High-quality sound is achieved by vast improvements in the sound resolution. The speed and the smoothness of rise of the sound are consequently ensured.
! A Net MD portable recorder
Audio data saved on the hard disk of a PC can be transferred to a Net MD-compatible recorder using the provided software "BeatJam".
! This product features up to 50 times high speed transfer from PC to MD in LP4 mode
" Transfer speed varies by the recording mode. In SP mode, the speed is less than 1/4 of that in LP4 mode. " Time for initialisation and the termination process is omitted from the calculation of transfer speed. " To achieve maximum speed, use the AC adaptor and a high capacity battery together. " Transfer speed depends on the performance of your PC or the number of tracks to record.

-Features-

! "4-pole plug earphone" optimizes "Mobile 1-bit digital amplifier"
" Sharp has adopted "4-pole plug" earphone that completely separate right and left sound. Enjoy the high quality sound of the "Mobile 1-bit digital amplifier".
L+ R+ L- R4-pole plug for mobile 1-bit digital amplifier

Contents

! Important Introduction

! Net MD

Accessories.6 Names of Controls and Indicators. 7 - 8 Precautions.9

Using with the Rechargeable Battery. 10 - 11 Using with the AC Adaptor.12 Using with the Alkaline Battery.12

! References

MiniDisc System Limitations. 51 Error Messages. 52 - 53 Troubleshooting. 54 - 55 Maintenance. 55 Specifications. 56 - 57

! Preparation

Inserting a MiniDisc.13 Connections. 14 - 15 Hold Function.16 Before Recording.17

! Power Source

About Net MD. 44 - 45 System Requirements. 46 Software Installation. 47 Connecting to a PC. 48 - 49 Transferring Data. 50

! Basic Operation

Recording. 18 - 19 Playback. 20 - 21
The operation manual of this product consists of 2 volumes.
Unit operation manual: Guides you through preparation and operation of this system. Be sure to read this before operating the unit. BeatJam: Guides you through operation of the bundled software "BeatJam".

-Contents-

! Useful Features
Advanced Playback. 22 - 23 Advanced Recording. 24 - 28 Recording from a Microphone. 29 - 32 Changing Default Settings.33 Checking Displays. 34 - 35

! Advanced Features

Titling a MiniDisc. 36 - 39 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc. 40 - 42 Listening through Another System.43 Resuming auto play.43

Accessories

4-pole plug

Remote Control x 1

Earphones x 1
AC Adaptor (RADPA8066AWZZ) x 1
Rechargeable NickelMetal Hydride Battery (AD-N70BT) x 1

-Accessories-

Battery Carrying Case x 1
Connection Cable Output Conversion Cable Connection Cable (4-pole to 3-pole plug (for digital recording) x 1 (for analogue recording) x 1 conversion) x 1

Carrying Bag x 1

CD-ROM x 1

USB Connection Cable x 1

Notes: " You can hear the sound only from one earphone if you use the supplied earphones with other equipment. " 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.
Names of Controls and Indicators

! Main unit

Reference page 1. Open Lever. 13 2. Battery Cover. 10 3. Menu/Enter Button. 19, 21, 36 4. Play/Pause/Stop/Power Off/Hold/ Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/ Recording Level/Menu Select/ Name Select Button. 16, 18, 20, 22, 36 5. Volume/Cursor Button. 21, 37 6. Remote Control/Earphones/ Line Output Socket. 20, 43 7. USB Socket. 48 8. Microphone Input Socket. 29 9. Optical/Line Input Socket. 14 10. Record/Track Mark Button. 18, 26, 27 11. Bass/Delete/Synchro/ Charge Button. 10, 21, 26, 37 12. 3 V DC Input Socket. 10 Note: When the battery cover comes off, attach the cover back as shown below.

-Names of Controls and Indicators-
Names of Controls and Indicators (continued)

! Display panel

Reference page 1. Level Meter. 18, 30 2. Random Indicator. 23 3. Repeat Indicator. 23 4. Long-Play/Recording Mode Indicator. 24 5. Monaural Mode Indicator. 24 6. Battery Indicator. 35 7. Play Indicator. 20 8. Pause Indicator. 18 9. Disc Name Indicator. 34 10. Record Indicator. 18, 30 11. Synchro Recording Indicator. 26 12. Character/Time Information Indicator. 18, 34 13. TOC Indicator. 17 14. Track Number Indicator. 18

! Remote control unit

Reference page 1. Earphones Socket. 20 2. Bass/Delete/Track Mark Button. 21, 27, 37 3. Volume/Cursor Buttons. 21, 37 4. Hold Switch. 16 5. Play/Pause Button. 19, 20 6. Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/ Recording Level/Menu Select/ Name Select Buttons. 18, 22, 36 7. Stop/Power Off Button. 19, 20

Precautions

! Important
" Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing streets or near traffic. " Do not use your earphones whilst driving a motor vehicle, it may create a traffic hazard and may be illegal. Remember to obey all of the safety rules in your area. " Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against extended listening at high volume levels. " If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use. " No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. " Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal. " The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate. " This portable MD should only be used within the range of 0C - 40C (32F - 104F). To avoid accidental electric shock or other possible problems, observe the precautions listed below. " Do not disassemble or modify the unit. " Do not drop or subject the unit to shock. " Do not use the unit near open flames. " Do not spill liquid on the unit. " Do not use an external power supply, other than the 3 V DC supplied with this unit, as it may damage the unit. " SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service centre.

Using with the AC Adaptor Using with the Alkaline Battery
Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert the plug on the other end into the DC IN 3V socket. Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, "AA" size).

To the wall socket

-Using with the AC Adaptor/Alkaline Battery-
Caution: " Insert the plugs firmly. " When the unit is not in use for extended periods, remove the AC adaptor from the wall socket. Notes: " If power failure occurs whilst playing a disc using the AC adaptor, disconnect it from the wall socket. Otherwise, playback may start automatically when electricity resumes. " This unit can be used with the AC adaptor when the rechargeable or an alkaline battery is in the unit.
Push and slide the battery cover. Open the battery cover. Insert an alkaline battery according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment.
When inserting or removing the battery, push it towards the battery terminal.

Close the battery cover.

Notes: " Do not replace the battery during operation. " Do not use a nickel-cadmium battery. " Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for long periods of time. This will prevent potential damage due to battery leakage. " Installing the battery incorrectly may cause the unit to malfunction.

Inserting a MiniDisc

Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment door. Lift up the compartment door. Insert a MiniDisc.
Insert according to the direction arrow. Notes: " Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder.
Close the compartment door.
" If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resistance is felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it. " The lid cannot be opened if "TOC" is displayed; refer to the instruction on page 17. " When you record on a MiniDisc, check that the erase prevention tab is set to the "Recordable" position.

-Inserting a MiniDisc-

Preparation

Recordable

Recording prevented

Connections

You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD. When recording, it is recommended to use the AC adaptor and also install the battery. Should the power failure occur, the power source would be automatically switched to the battery.
s To connect to a stereo system with "LINE OUT" or "AUDIO OUT" sockets (analogue connection)
If the audio system has only one pair of sockets, they are usually for input only and recording via this connection is not possible. Supplied connection cable
To the wall socket Red : to right White : to left

RIG HT LEFT

-Connections-
AC 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz To the DC IN 3V socket To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket

To interrupt recording

Press the button. ! To resume recording, press the button again. ! The track number will be increased by one each time the recording is interrupted.
Press the MENU/ENTER button.
The mode will be set automatically after 7 seconds even if the MENU/ENTER button is not pressed.

To stop recording

Press the :OFF/HOLD button. When recording is stopped, TOC is written on the MD. The "TOC" indicator disappears.

10Press the

button to start the MiniDisc unit recording. output will be recorded.
11Begin playback on the stereo system, the

Playback

Left channel L Right channel R
To the REMOTE / PHONES socket

-Playback-

Insert the earphone plug firmly into the earphone socket on the remote control. Plug the remote control into the REMOTE/ PHONES socket on the unit. Insert a MiniDisc (page 13). Press the button.

To interrupt playback

Press the button. To resume playback, press the button again.

To stop playback

Press the :OFF/HOLD button. The power will turn off automatically after 2 minutes if the unit is left in the stop mode.

To turn off the power

Press the :OFF/HOLD button whilst in the stop mode.
Playback starts automatically with a playback only MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against accidental erasure (Auto-play function).

" Volume control

Press the VOL + button to increase the volume and the VOL - button to decrease the volume. Volume (0 - 30)
During playback, press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "SOUND ADJ" and then press the MENU/ENTER button.
The sound escaping from your earphones may annoy people around you. In particularly crowded places (such as on trains or buses), reduce the volume.
Each time the BASS/SYNC (BASS) button is pressed, the bass response will be switched as follows. BASS 1 BASS 2 BASS 3 BASS OFF Emphasised slightly. Emphasised more. Emphasised fully. Cancelled. (Default setting)

" Bass control

" To customise low and high levels
You can set 3 types of bass settings (BASS 1 - BASS 3) by adjusting low (Lo) and high (Hi) boost for each setting. Emphasising low (Lo) and high (Hi) sound of BASS 3.
After selecting "Lo" or "Hi" with the or button, press the VOL + or VOL - button to adjust the low or high sound setting. Press the MENU/ENTER button.

! Recording tracks as a single track
You can record several pieces of music as a single track by disabling the auto marker function. When recording is paused or whilst recording.

Press the OFF".

button to select "MARK
Press the or button repeatedly to select "MARK". Press the MENU/ENTER button.
Notes: " Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting the menus. " When making digital recordings using a CD player or an MiniDisc player, track numbers will be created automatically regardless of the setting of the auto marker function.

! About track numbers

1. Track numbers are created automatically during recording via the analogue connection when a silence of 1 second or more is detected (auto marker function). A series of tracks can be recorded as one by disabling the auto marker function (see page 27). " 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. " Track numbers may not be created properly, depending on the connected stereo system.
About 1 second Silence First track Second track
! About sampling rate converter
This portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter so that it can record from digital radios or DAT tape recorders.
! Note for digital recording
2. When recording from a CD or a MiniDisc using the digital connection, track numbers will be created at the same points as on the CD or MiniDisc (synchro marker function). You cannot copy a MiniDisc that you recorded from digital inputs to another MiniDisc or DAT. It is prevented by the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System). Recording from analogue inputs is not affected. Digital signals Digitally recorded Cannot record MiniDisc
Playback side Recording side
First track Track A First track Track A
Second track Third track Track B Track C Second track Third track Track C Track B
" Track numbers may not be created in proper places, depending on the source to be recorded from, such as signals with noise. " The track numbers on the playback side may not match the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc.
CD player, MiniDisc player, etc.

Digital connection

Recording from a Microphone
Press the or lect "Mic Level". button repeatedly to se-

" When "Auto-Hi" or "Auto-Lo" is selected, the recording level is automatically adjusted according to changes in sound volume. Normally select "AutoHi". When the recording level frequently reaches "OVER", switch to "Auto-Lo" to lower the level. Set the maximum level between "-4 dB" and "0 dB".
-Recording from a Microphone-
Press the or button repeatedly to select "Auto-Hi", "Auto-Lo" or "MANUAL".
Stereo microphone (commercially available)
To the MIC IN PLUG IN POWER socket
" The automatic level adjustment may be delayed by a few seconds where source sounds show sudden and rapid changes (especially in meetings and conversations). In this case adjust the recording level manually (see page 30).
Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN socket. Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 13). Press the REC button. Press the MENU/ENTER button.
Select the recording mode (steps 1 - 5, page 24). button.

Recording will start.

Recording from a Microphone (continued)
! Adjusting the microphone recording level (Manual)
To interrupt recording Press the button whilst recording. To resume recording, press the button. The track number will be increased by one each time you interrupt recording. To stop recording Press the :OFF/HOLD button. Note: Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting the menus.
Press the REC button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "Mic Level". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "MANUAL". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or cording level. button to adjust the re-
Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB.

L: 0 - 20 H: 21 - 30

Select the recording mode (steps 1 - 5, page 24). Press the button.
! 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.

When the battery level is high
When the battery level is very low

Playing time

Titling a MiniDisc
! Creating disc and track names
Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or recording prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited.
Press the button repeatedly to select the type of characters.

Advanced Features

<Disc name> Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ ENTER button.
<Track name> Whilst in the pause mode, press the MENU/ ENTER button.
(Capital letters) (Lower-case letters) (Numbers and symbols)

-Titling a MiniDisc-

Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button.
<Disc name> Press the or button repeatedly to select "DISC NAME". <Track name> Press the or button repeatedly to select "TRACK NAME".
The first 3 characters in the group of the selected characters will be displayed for about 1 second.
Press the or lect the letter.

button repeatedly to se-

Press the MENU/ENTER button to enter it.
Position where the next letter will be entered Note: Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting the menus.
Cursor " The unit will enter the character input mode. " To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button.

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9 To enter more letters, repeat steps 6 - 8. 10When the name is completely entered,
press and hold down the MENU/ENTER button for 2 seconds or more.
" "TOC" will be displayed. To write the updated contents to the MiniDisc, press the :OFF/HOLD button. " You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is displayed. "TOC" will not disappear until the recorded contents have been updated.

! To erase a character

Press the VOL + or VOL - button to move the cursor to the character you want to erase, and then press the BASS/SYNC button. You can also erase a character by selecting "DL" and pressing the MENU/ENTER button.

! To enter a space

Press the VOL + button to move the cursor to the right.

! Characters (symbols)

Capital letters
I , J / j / ! " # $ % & > ? @ _ ` ' ( k l m n o p q r K L M N O P Q R

A B C D E F G H

S T U V W X Y Z.

Lower-case letters

f y 6 /

h i z. , 7 :

Numbers and symbols

0 ; < =

Notes: " One disc name and up to 255 track names can be created per disc (a maximum of 40 characters for the disc and each track name and a total of about 1,700 characters can be entered). " If you enter "LP:" at the beginning of a name, "LP:" may not be displayed.

-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-
Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "ALL ERASE".
Press the MENU/ENTER button again.
The track will be erased.
To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 - 7.
All of the tracks will be erased. Caution: Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered. Check the track number before erasing it.
Note: Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting the menus.

! To divide a track

! To combine tracks
Start playing the track to be divided into two. Press the button at the point where you want to divide the track. Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or lect "DIVIDE". button repeatedly to se-
Start playing the latter of the two tracks to be combined, and press the button. Press the MENU/ENTER button.
Press the or lect "COMBINE".
The two tracks will be combined, and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the combined track.
The track will be divided into two tracks, and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the second of the two new tracks.
Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued)

! To move a track

Play the track to be moved, and press the button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or lect "MOVE". button repeatedly to se-
When a track has a name before dividing: The two new tracks will have the same name. However, in the "TOC FULL" condition, the second track may not be named. Total number of tracks that can be divided: Each disc can hold up to 255 tracks. However, even if the number of assigned tracks has not reached 255, it might not be possible to make any further divisions of tracks. To combine two non-adjacent tracks: First, put the two tracks next to each other in the order you want using the MOVE function. Then combine them using the COMBINE function. When one or both tracks to be combined have a name: The first track name will be used. However, when the first track does not have a name, the second track name will be used. In the following cases, tracks may not be combined. " Tracks recorded by different input modes/sources cannot be combined. Examples: " Digital recorded track and analogue recorded track. " Different recording modes (stereo recording, 2 times long recording, 4 times long recording, monaural recording). " Tracks whose recording time is less than 12 seconds.

-Error Messages-

Can't READ (*)
A number or symbol appears in (*) position.

ERROR MESSAGES NO SIGNAL

MEANING " Poor connection of the digital cable. " No output signal comes out from the connected unit. (Use the AC power for the connected unit.) " The input signal has improper sampling frequency.

ERROR MESSAGES TEMP OVER

MEANING " The temperature is too high. (Turn off the power, and wait a while.) " There is an error in the recording signal. (Erase all of the tracks, and then record again.)

TOC FORM (**)

PLAY MD POWER?
" You tried to record on a playbackonly disc. " AC adaptor other than specified.

Tr. Protect

PROTECTED " The write protection tab of a MiniDisc is set to the protected position. SORRY " Since a track number is currently being located or updated, the unit cannot accept your command. (Wait a while and try the operation again.) ? DISC
" The track has been protected from being erased. (Edit the track with the device on which it was recorded.) " A disc which contains data other than music was played. (A disc which contains nonmusic data cannot be played.) " There is an error in the signal recorded on the disc.

TOC FULL

" There is no space left for recording character information (track names, disc names, etc.).
A number or symbol appears in (*) position. 2 1

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. The unit does not turn on. " Is the AC adaptor disconnected? " Is the battery exhausted? " Is the unit in the hold mode? " Has condensation formed inside the unit? " Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by static electricity? Recording and editing are impossible. " Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental erasure? " Is the unit connected properly to the other equipment? " Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure occur whilst recording or editing? " Is the unit in the hold mode? " Is an optical signal being output from the stereo system? Read the operation manual for the stereo system. The operation is unstable whilst the PC and the unit are connected. " Are you using the USB cable that was purchased separately? The display does not show anything or malfunctions. " Is the PC out of order? " Are you using another application with this programme simultaneously? Editing is not possible. " Are the PC and the MD portable recorder connected improperly? " Is the MD recorder in the hold mode? " Is a commercial playback-only MD inserted?

-Troubleshooting-

No sound is heard from the earphones. " Is the volume set too low? " Are the earphones plugged in? " Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it instead of a MiniDisc containing music? When the operation buttons are pressed, the unit does not respond. " Is the unit in the hold mode? " Is the battery exhausted? " Is the earphones plug inserted firmly? Some sounds are skipped. " Is the battery exhausted? " Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration? The MiniDisc cannot be ejected. " Has the track number or character information been written on the disc yet? " Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?

Maintenance

! If trouble occurs
When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction. Should a failure occur, the lid may not open by sliding the OPEN lever. If such a problem occurs, do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Leave the unit completely unpowered for approximately 30 seconds. 4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the wall socket. 5. After about 30 seconds, press the button as a test.

! Cleaning

When the unit becomes dirty Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water (external surfaces only).

! Moisture condensation

When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals cannot be read, and the unit may not function properly. In the following cases, condensation may form inside the unit. " Shortly after turning on a heater. " When the unit is placed in a room where there is excessive steam or moisture. " When the unit is moved from a cool place to a warm place.
Caution: " Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc.). It may damage the cabinet finish. " Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunctions.
-Troubleshooting/Maintenance-
Clean the plugs and the connecting sockets. If the plugs or sockets are dirty, noise may be heard. Cleaning will prevent noise.

To remove condensation:

Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approximately 1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and the unit will work properly.

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 deviations from these values in individual units. Power source: Power consumption: Output power: DC 1.2 V: Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery (AD-N70BT) x 1 DC 3 V: AC adaptor (AC 110 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz) DC 1.5 V: Commercially available, "AA" size (LR6), alkaline battery x mA (AC adaptor) RMS: 16 mW (8 mW + 8 mW) (0.2 % T.H.D.) Approx. 3.4 hours (90 %) Approx. 5.4 hours (fully charged)(When using the AC adaptor included with the unit) Width: 83 mm (3-9/32") Height: 28 mm (1-1/8") Depth: 76 mm (3") Excluding the projection around the USB connection terminal 143 g (0.32 lbs.) with rechargeable battery Line/optical digital, microphone (powered by the main unit) Earphones (impedance: 32 ohms)/remote control Portable MiniDisc recorder Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser pickup Stereo 2 channels/monaural 1 channel 20 - 20,000 Hz ( 3 dB) Approx. 400 - 1,800 rpm CLV (Playback), approx. 400 - 2,700 rpm CLV (Recording) 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)

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.
Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BE

SHARP CORPORATION

Connect the AC adaptor
1-BIT PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER

Quick Start Guide

To the wall socket
Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert the plug on the other end into the DC IN 3V socket.
Caution: Insert the plugs firmly. When the unit is not in use for extended periods, remove the AC adaptor from the wall socket.

IM-DR420H

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 during office hours (or (01) if telephoning from Ireland).
AC 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz To the DC IN 3V socket

TINSE0555AWZZ 03G R YT 1

Insert a MiniDisc

Connections

To connect to a stereo system with "LINE OUT" or "AUDIO OUT" sockets (analogue connection) If the audio system has only one pair of sockets, they are usually for input only and recording via this connection is not possible. Stereo etc. Supplied connection cable

RIG HT LEFT

Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment door. Lift up the compartment door. Insert a MiniDisc. Close the compartment door.

Close Open

Red : to right White : to left
NOTE: Refer to page 15 (operation manual) for connecting the unit to a stereo system with "DIGITAL OUT" or "OPTICAL OUT" socket.
To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket
Insert according to the direction arrow.

Recordable

Recording prevented
When you record on a MiniDisc, check that the erase prevention tab is set to the "Recordable" position.
Record on a recordable MiniDisc
When recording from a CD or MiniDisc
1 Press the REC button. 2 Begin playback on the stereo system connected to this portable MD.
5 Select the recording mode.
1 Press the MENU/ENTER button. or button repeatedly to select 2 Press the

"REC MODE".

3 Press the MENU/ENTER button. or button repeatedly to select 4 Press the

3 Press the REC LEVEL

button to
adjust the recording level.
the recording mode. SP (Stereo recording) (2 times long recording) (4 times long recording) (Monaural recording) 5 Press the MENU/ENTER button.

0 - 30

6 Press the 7 Begin
button to start recording.
Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB.
playback on the stereo system, the output will be recorded.
4 Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to enter the playback pause mode.
Here you can search for the track to be recorded.
Whilst "TOC" is displayed, the recorded contents are not yet updated. The unit does not work if the HOLD button is set to HOLD. TOC display

To stop recording

Press the :OFF/HOLD button. When recording is stopped, TOC is written on the MD. The "TOC" indicator disappears. Hold down the HOLD button for 2 seconds or more.

Release

MD Playback 1 Insert the earphone plug
firmly into the earphone socket on the remote control.
Left channel L Right channel R

Net MD

Audio data saved on the hard disk of a PC can be transferred to a Net MD-compatible recorder using the provided software "BeatJam". Not only the basic operations but also the title editing of audio data on an MD can be performed via the PC.

1 Install

the software on your PC.

For details, refer to page 47 of the operation manual.

2 Plug

the remote control into the REMOTE/PHONES socket on the unit. button.

4-pole plug

MD portable recorder compatible with Net MD

2 Connect

3 Press the
your PC with the MD portable recorder with the supplied USB connection cable.
For details, refer to page 48 of the operation manual.
PC hard disk USB connection (BeatJam)
3 Perform operations with

BeatJam on the PC.

For details, refer to the BeatJam manual.
stop playback, press :OFF/HOLD button.
To the REMOTE / PHONES socket

Useful tips

Recording from a radio cassette recorder or stereo system without audio output sockets (LINE OUT, AUX OUT, REC OUT, etc.)

Use a headphone socket.

Commercially available connection cable Radio cassette recorder
Digital and analogue recording
The differences are described below.

Digital recording

A digital signal from a CD or MiniDisc is recorded as it is on the original. Compared with analogue connection recording, a digital connection will ensure higher quality. OPTICAL OUT DIGITAL OUT

To the headphone socket

Analogue recording
Sound from a stereo system or radio cassette recorder (analogue signals) can be recorded. R L AUDIO/LINE OUT socket Headphone socket
This is analogue recording. Adjust the recording level manually.

Recording TV sound

Check the output terminal of your TV and connect to the unit as follows.
Adjusting the recording level
Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB. TV
< Recording from an audio output socket >
White : to the left Supplied connection cable
Red : to the right To the AUDIO OUTPUT socket
Recording monitor Recording monitor appears when adjusting the recording level.
< Recording from a headphone socket >
Commercially available connection cable TV
<Connecting with a digital cable >
The recording monitor displays D.L. -10dB to D.L. +10dB.
The above are analogue connections. Adjust the recording level manually.
If recording from a CD, set to "D.L. 0dB". Set to around "D.L. +8dB" if it is a CS tuner or other equipment.

< Connecting with an analogue cable >
Recording from an optical digital socket
High quality sound can be ensured. Use a supplied connection cable or a commercially available optical digital cable. Optional accessory: AD-M2DC
Supplied connection cable
The recording monitor displays LINE 0 to LINE 30. If you are using a headphone socket of external equipment, set the volume on the equipment (avoid creaking noise) and then adjust the recording level on the unit.
Stereo system, CD player, etc.
MiniDisc recorded in a long-recording mode
Tracks recorded in 2 times long recording and 4 times long recording modes cannot be played with the unit that does not support these modes. Play back the MiniDisc on the equipment compatible with.
Optional optical digital cable To the OPTICAL/DIGITAL OUTPUT socket
"4-pole plug earphone" optimizes "Mobile 1-bit digital amplifier"
Sharp has adopted "4-pole plug" earphone that completely separate the right and left channels. Enjoy the high quality sound of the "Mobile 1-bit digital amplifier". L+ R+ L- R4-pole plug for mobile 1-bit digital amplifier
Listening to music through another system < With an audio input socket >
Supplied connection cable White : to the left Supplied output conversion cable (4-pole to 3-pole plug conversion) Red : to the right To the LINE INPUT socket Stereo system
Conventional 3-pole plug L R GND