MINIDISC DECK

OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

For your assistance in reporting this unit in case of loss or theft, please record below the model number and serial number which are located on the rear of the unit. Please retain this information. Model number ___________________________ Serial number ___________________________ Date of purchase ________________________ Place of purchase ________________________

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTI ON: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO T REM O VE CO VER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING

FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. q Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
q It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary. q US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated, and should be retained for future reference. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

15 A B C D E 16 17

Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or The appliance has been exposed to rain; or The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

s Installation location

Do not install the unit in the following places. Otherwise, it may cause trouble or accidents.
Places exposed to vibration
Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours
Hot places Extremely cold places

Warning:

The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage. SHARP will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.

q q q q q

Places exposed to high humidity. Places exposed to excessive dust. Poorly ventilated places. Places exposed to water, for example, a bathroom. Places near objects which generate magnetism or electric noise.

s Condensation

In the following cases, condensation (water droplets) may form inside of the unit (optical section). q Just after lighting a gas stove. q When the unit is put in a room where steam or moisture is present. q When the unit is carried from a cool place (room) to a warm room.
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

s Front panel

TOC DISC TRACK DATE

MONO LP PRGM

TOTAL REMAIN RANDOM

TIMER REC

AM 7 PM 14 CLOCK 19 20
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.
TOC Indicator: TOC Total Time Indicator Disc Name Indicator Track Name Indicator Date Indicator Level Meter/Character Information Display Recording Level Indicator Recording Level Too High Indicator Music Calendar More Tracks Indicator Pause Indicator: Record Indicator: q Play Indicator: Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator Program Indicator
Repeat Indicator: Remaining Time Indicator Random Play Indicator Timer Playback/Timer Recording Indicator Clock Indicator Eject Button: Remote Sensor Cue/Review Button: / Display/Character Button Name/TOC Edit Button Record Level Control Headphone Level Control Headphone Jack Power Button Stop Button: s Play/Pause Button: Record Button: q

DISPLAY
q The "DIMMER ON" display will appear, and the display will be dimmer.
To return to the original brightness, hold down the DISPLAY/CHARACTER (DISPLAY) button for more than two seconds.
Display related to playback Display related to recording
Area where playing time, track numbers and the time are displayed Display related to the timer
q The "DIMMER OFF" display will appear, and the original brightness is retrieved.

s Jog Dial

The jog dial on the main unit can be used to select track numbers (page 11) or to select characters (page 26).

Jog dial

Track number

REMAIN

The track number decreases.
q When the dial is turned gently, it will stop at an angle of about 15o. This has the same effect as pressing the / button on the remote control. (Track up/down) q When the dial is twisted harder, it has the same effect as pushing the / button on the remote control repeatedly. (Track up/down)
The track number increases. Track number

SETTING THE CLOCK

When recording, the date and time are recorded on the Minidisc (page 15).

DELETE/CLEAR

s Setting the date
Press the POWER button to turn the power on and press the TIMER button. Within 10 seconds, turn the jog dial until TIME ADJUST appears. Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
q The unit will enter the date setting mode.
Set the year using the jog dial.
q When you turn the jog dial and let go, the year will change up or down by one. q The year 2000 or later is set as follows: [00] indicates the year 2000 [01] indicates the year 2001 q The range of dates that can be entered is from January 1, 1997 to December 31, 2099.

AM CLOCK

Date setting mode
Press the ENTER button to set the year. Set the month repeating steps 4 and 5. Set the day repeating steps 4 and 5.
Each time the button is pressed, the display will change.
q The unit will enter the time setting mode.

Time setting mode

s Setting the time
After step 7, described in the Setting the date section
Set the hour using the jog dial. When you turn the jog dial and let go, the hour will change up or down by one. When you turn and hold it, the hour will change continuously. The clock uses the 12-hour system. Pay attention to the AM or PM indicator in the display. AM 0:00 midnight, PM 0:00 noon

To search very quickly:

When fast forward or fast reverse is used while in the pause mode, the playback point will move more quickly than when using audible fast forward or audible fast reverse playback. q In this mode, no sound is heard. Therefore, you must refer to the time display. q When you lift your finger, the unit will re-enter the pause mode.
The elapsed playing time is reduced.
The elapsed playing time is increased.
s Repeat play/random play
(Remote control operation)

PLAY MODE

Press the PLAY MODE button.
q Each time this button is pressed, the mode will change in the following order: Repeat play Random play Normal play
2 Press the 06 button to start playback.
q When all of the tracks have been played in random order, the unit will stop automatically.

To stop playback:

Press the s button.

REPEAT indicator

To cancel repeat play or random play:
Press the PLAY MODE button until or RANDOM disappears. q When a MiniDisc is removed, the repeat play or random play mode will be canceled.

RANDOM

To repeat playback of selected tracks:
Enter the program for the tracks you want and start repeat play. You can program a single track and play it repeatedly. Note: q During APMS play, random play is not possible.

RANDOM indicator

PROGRAM
s APMS (Automatic Programmable Music Selector)

6 10/0

Press the PROGRAM button while in the stop mode.
q Programs cannot be set or canceled while in the playback or pause mode. Select a desired track number by pressing the DIRECT KEY button on the remote control.
q Repeat steps 1 and 2 for any track. Up to 20 tracks can be programmed. q If the total program playing time exceeds 199 minutes and 59 seconds, : will appear. However, the programmed selections will still be memorized.
Press the s button. Press the selections.
06 button to start playback of the programmed
q After all of the programmed tracks have finished playing, the unit will automatically stop.
To clear the programmed selections:
PRGM indicator Press the DELETE/CLEAR (CLEAR) button while the PRGM indicator is flashing. q Each time the button is pressed, one track will be cleared, beginning with the last track programmed.

To cancel the APMS:

While the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, press the CLEAR button on the remote control to turn off PRGM. When you use the DELETE/CLEAR button on the main unit, all of the programmed contents will be erased by holding it down for at least 2 seconds. (If you simply press this button briefly, the unit will enter the timer mode.) q The program contents will be erased. q If a MiniDisc is removed or when the unit enters the recording standby mode, the APMS mode will be canceled.

Total playing Selected track number time
To check which tracks are programmed:
While the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, turn the jog dial. Or press the or button on the remote control. q When the jog dial is turned clockwise, the next track number will appear. When it is turned counterclockwise, the previous track number will appear.
To add tracks to the APMS:
When a program has been entered ("PRGM" will be lit), perform steps 1 - 4. Additional tracks can be selected and they will be stored after the last track you entered.

PRGM will disappear.

Note: q It is not possible to insert an additional track between programmed tracks that have already been entered.
The playing time will appear about 2 seconds later.

s Music scan play

MUSIC SCAN PROGRAM
When the MUSIC SCAN button on the remote control is pressed while in the stop mode, music scan play will start, previewing the tracks from the first to last in order. q M.SCAN PLAY will appear.

To stop music scan play:

TOTAL PRGM
To program selected tracks during music scan play: (Music scan program selection)
During music scan play, the current track being previewed can be stored in memory.
Press the PROGRAM button. Press the MUSIC SCAN button. Press the PROGRAM button while playing the beginning of a track to be stored in memory.
q PRGM will flash. q M.SCAN PRGM will appear.

4 0dB OVER

s Connecting headphones
This unit can be used with commercially available headphones. Plug them into the PHONES jack on the front of the unit.

About headphones

Use headphones that have an impedance between 8 ohms and 50 ohms (recommended: 32 ohms).
s Listening to music through headphones
When headphones are connected to the unit and a MiniDisc is played, you can hear the recording. q It is not necessary to supply power to any other equipment, such as a stereo, which is connected to the unit.
To adjust the headphone volume:
Rotate the PHONE LEVEL control toward MAX to increase the volume, and toward MIN to decrease the volume.

RECORDING

s Differences from tape recordings
You cannot record music on the reverse side of a MiniDisc. MiniDiscs cannot be incorrectly inserted, i.e. upside down. (Page 35) You can check the total or remaining recordable time (possible recording) before recording. This lets you plan a recording session so that the last song will not come to an abrupt end before it has finished. (Page 17) The date and time of a recording are automatically saved with the recording. If you have set the date and time, they will be automatically recorded when a recording is made. (Page 10)

You dont need to search for the starting point at which to record. The unit automatically finds the point at which recording can start. Recording will start from that point. The date and time of a recording are

s Disc writing (TOC)

MiniDiscs have one area in which the sound is recorded and another area where track number, track name, and disc name information is recorded. First the sound is recorded on a MiniDisc, and then the information (TOC: Table of Contents) for finding the tracks is recorded. This TOC is vitally necessary for playback. Tracks can be edited by rewriting the TOC. When the POWER button is pressed to turn the power off or when the button is pressed to remove the Minidisc, the current version of the TOC will be written on the disc. Therefore, after pressing the POWER button, do not jar the main unit. It may not be possible to perform playback properly if the TOC is not written correctly on the disc.
Area for recording track numbers, track names, etc.
Area for recording the sound
s Track numbers are created automatically
When recording from another CD or MD using the digital connectors
When you make a digital recording from a CD player or another MD player, new track numbers will be created automatically for each track, regardless of the amount of silence between tracks. (Synchro marker function)
First track Second track Third track
When recording from analog inputs
When making an analog recording, if there is 1.5 seconds or more of silence, the blank space is assumed to be the space between tracks, and a new track number will be created automatically. This is called the auto marker function. By creating track numbers, you can locate the beginning of the tracks.

About 1.5 seconds

Track A

Track B

Second track

Track C

First track

Third track

Silence

First track Second track

q When you record from a CD to a Minidisc, the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc may not match the track numbers on the CD. q When recording from digital equipment such as DAT tape recorders, the synchro marker function will not work. The auto marker function will work the same way it does when recording from an analog input. q When a DAT is recorded using the digital inputs and the DAT mode (sampling frequency) changes during the recording session, the track numbers will change. Very occasionally, some noise may be recorded. If this happens, you can edit out the noise after recording. (Page 22)
q If you do not use the auto marker function, you can record musical selections as a single track.
s Note about making digital copies

s To record for a long time in the monaural
mode (monaural long-play mode)
When a recording is made in the monaural long-play mode, it can be twice as long as the recording time available for a stereo recording. The monaural long-play mode is very useful for recording songs that were originally recorded in monaural, or for recording talk programs. Press the REC MODE button on the remote control. q Each time the button is pressed, the display will switch between the stereo mode and the monaural long-play mode. q This mode cannot be changed while recording. q The recording mode will not change back until you change it manually. After you have made a recording in the monaural long-play mode, it is recommended that you return the unit to the stereo mode so that you wont forget to do so later.

REC MODE

TOTAL MONO LP

MONO LP indicator

MONO LP will disappear.

RECORD ENTER

s To re-record
When you want to re-record, you can erase a track that is already recorded, starting from any point in the old track, to begin a new recording. Be aware that when you do this, all of the tracks and track names that follow the newly recorded track will be erased. If there are tracks that you do not want to erase, in the middle or end of a disc, erase a track that you dont want before that track, using the erase function, and then begin a new recording. If you want to erase all of the tracks and re-record the disc, you can erase all of the tracks using the all erase function. Then you simply perform the normal recording operations. (Page 25)
1 During playback, press the 06 button at the point where you
want to begin re-recording. q The unit will pause.
2 Press the RECORD (REC) button.
q To cancel the operation, press the s button.
(When recording starting from 3 minutes and 32 seconds into the fourth track)
3 Press the ENTER button.
q The unit will be in the recording pause mode.

4 Press the 06 button.

q The unit will start recording.

RECORD

s To create your own track numbers while

recording

By creating your own track numbers while recording, you can mark and later search for any passage you wish. (You can also create your own track numbers during digital recording.) Press the RECORD (REC) button during recording at the point where you want to create a track number. q After the track number has been written on the disc, the recording will continue.
Note: q If you use the MD editing function, the recorded track numbers can be changed, and the space between tracks can be changed. (Page 20)
q The track number increases by one.
s Recording tracks as a single track
When making an analog recording, you can record several pieces of music as a single track, without using the auto marker function.

AUTO MARK

1 Press the AUTO MARK button on the remote control while
the recording is paused. q A.MARK OFF will appear.

2 Press the 06 button.

q This unit will start recording. Note: q When making digital recordings using a CD player or an MD player, track numbers will be created automatically regardless of the setting of the auto marker function.

A.MARK OFF will appear.

EDITING
We will explain the 5 editing features you can use to create your own original MiniDiscs. Playback-only MiniDiscs cannot be edited.

DIVIDE

A track can be divided into two tracks. If two selections were recorded as a single track because there was not enough silent space between the pieces, you can use the DIVIDE function to separate the selections. This feature is also convenient for identifying specific points with one selection so that you can locate those points easily whenever you like. (Page 22)
The order of the recorded tracks can be changed. This feature is different from program play. A new track order can be recorded directly on the disc. When the power is turned off, the revised order will not be changed. (Page 24)

COMBINE

Two adjacent tracks (for example, the third and fourth tracks) can be combined. If there is a prolonged silent section in the middle of a selection that is recorded, a single piece of music may be recorded as two tracks. If this happens, these two tracks can be combined into a single track. (Page 23)

Program move function

This function allows the track numbers to be automatically rearranged in the order specified for programmed playback. The track numbers will be adjusted as needed, automatically. (The tracks that are not included in the programmed selections will be put at the end of the new track numbers.) (Page 24)
Tracks you want to erase can be erased one at a time or all at once. Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered. Double-check the track number before erasing it. (Page 25)

TRACK/DISC NAME

You can assign titles to recorded tracks and to discs. The characters must be capital and lowercase letters, or symbols. Track and disc names can use up to 100 characters per name. (Page 26)

TOC DISC

s Using the editing function
We will show you some examples of how to use the editing functions. You can create a disc of your favorite selections by recording tracks from a variety of input sources such as CDs, tapes, and radio broadcasts.

STEP 1

Recording tracks to be edited on an MD Digital recording from a CD Recording a broadcast Analog recording from tape

Live performance

STEP 2
Putting the space between tracks in order
The tracks are combined using the combine function. A B C D
The tracks are divided using the divide function. Talk E F G CM H

STEP 3

Cutting unnecessary sections
Cut using the erase function.
Cut using the erase function. G H
Rearranging tracks in your preferred order
The tracks are rearranged using the program move function. D E A C B H
The track is moved using the move function. F G

STEP 5

Finish by putting names on the disc and tracks

(Disc name)

(Track name)
The editing functions are selected from the edit menu. The functions which can be selected from the edit menu will vary, depending on the state in which an editing operation is started.

STEP 1 Edit menu display

NAME/TOC EDIT
STEP 2 Edit menu selection Previous menu Next menu

STEP 3 Editing start

Each time the button is pressed, the edit menu will appear.

(Move function)

Each time the dial is turned, the menus will appear in order.

(Track name function)

You can edit the selected menus.
A different menu may be displayed.
Within 10 seconds, perform step 3.
To stop editing anytime, press the button.

This function

Can be selected in the following conditions.
Disc name Track name Divide Combine Move Program move Erase All erase
When stopped The total number of tracks appears
When stopped Selection of track numbers

During playback

Playback in the pause mode
During recording/ in the recording standby mode

When entering a program

s DIVIDE
1 Play the track which you want to divide into two, and press
06 button at the point where you want to divide the track.
q The unit will enter the pause mode.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select DIVIDE

using the jog dial.

3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button. 1
4 Press the ENTER button again.

q The track is divided, and the unit is paused at the beginning of the second of the two tracks. q The numbers of the tracks which come after the divided track are automatically increased by one. q When a track which has been given a name is divided, the two new tracks will have the same name and date. If the TOC FULL message is seen, the second track may not be given a name. (Page 37) Notes: q This unit can hold up to 255 tracks. However, even if the number of tracks assigned has not reached 255, it might not be possible to make any further divisions of tracks. (Page 33) q This function cannot be used while in the program ("PRGM" is lit: Page 13) or random play modes ("RANDOM" is lit: Page 12). First, cancel the program or random play mode before trying to use this function.
(To divide the fourth track into two)

TOC TRACK

s COMBINE
1 While in the stop mode, select the second of the two tracks
you want to combine using the jog dial. Or start playing the second of the two tracks you want to combine, and then press the button. q The unit will enter the pause mode.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select COMBINE using the jog dial.
3 Within 10 seconds, press the ENTER button.
q The two tracks are combined, and the unit is paused at the beginning of the combined track. q The numbers assigned to the tracks following the combined track are automatically decreased by one.
(To combine the fourth track and the fifth track)
When both tracks have a name:
q When only the first track has a name That name will be used. q When only the second of the two tracks has a name That name will be used. q When both tracks have a name The name of the first track will be used.
To combine two non-continuous tracks:
(Example: the first and third tracks) Move the third track to the second track using the MOVE function. (Page 24) Then, combine the first and second tracks using the COMBINE function.
Notes: q Tracks recorded from analog inputs cannot be combined with tracks recorded from CDs or MDs using the digital inputs. q Tracks recorded in the stereo mode cannot be combined with tracks recorded in the monaural long-play mode. q Tracks where either tracks recording time is less than 15 seconds may not be combined.

s MOVE

1 While in the stop mode, select the track you want to move
Or start playing the track to be moved, and then press the button. q The unit will enter the pause mode.
2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select MOVE

1 Press the s button.

q The total number of tracks and the total playing time for the MD will be displayed.

2 Press 2

the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select ALL ERASE using the jog dial.
4 Press the ENTER button again. 3 4
q All of the track numbers and track names will be erased. Note: q This function cannot be used while in the program ("PRGM" is lit: Page 13) or random play modes ("RANDOM" is lit: Page 12). First, cancel the program or random play mode before trying to use this function.

s Track/disc name

q Up to 255 tracks can be named on each disc, and each disc can be given a disc name.
When naming discs and tracks, the characters should be entered as follows: To select the type of characters: (STEP 1)
Press the DISPLAY/CHARACTER button.
Each time the button is pressed, the available characters will switch as follows: Alphabet (capital letters)
To select characters: (STEP 2)
Select characters using the jog dial.
Alphabet (lower-case letters)
To enter characters: (STEP 3)

Press the ENTER button.

Numbers or symbols
Repeat STEP 1 to STEP 3 as necessary to enter the characters in the name.
Previous character Next character Each time the dial is turned, the cursor (s) over the character will move.

Type of characters used:

Type of characters Capital letters A B C D E Y e y 5 / Characters <symbols> F G H Z. , f z 6 : g. 7 ; h , 8 < I / i / 9 = 0 > j J K , k , ! L M N O P Q R S ! l ! " " # $ o $ ' ( ) p q r s t T
U V W X a u 1 + b v 2 , c w 3 d x 4.

Cursor

Lower-case letters Symbols

m n " # #

$ % & `
When the DISPLAY/ CHARACTER button is pressed with the cursor at the edge of the display, another 5 characters will be displayed. Move the cursor to the character you want.

means a space.

The selected character will be entered in the character input column.
Notes: Number of characters you can enter s Disc names and track names Up to 100 characters (including spaces) can be entered for each name. If more than 100 characters are entered, NAME FULL will appear. s Total number of characters per MiniDisc A total of approximately 1700 characters can be used for all of the disc and track names. If more than 1700 characters are entered, TOC FULL 1 will appear.

s To create a disc name

DISPLAY/CHARACTER NAME/TOC EDIT
A title for the entire disc. Disc names are displayed when an MD is inserted.

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2135 SHARP CORPORATION
TINSE0191AWZZ Printed in Malaysia A9709.HK

1 RANDOM

s Main unit
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator Record Indicator Level Meter Repeat Indicator: TOC Indicator Battery Indicator: Random Indicator Track Number Indicator Character/Time Information Indicator Synchro Recording Indicator Disc Mode Indicator Disc Name Indicator Track Name Indicator Remaining Recording Time Indicator Total Track Number Display
16. Record/Track Mark Button 17. Volume/Name Select Buttons: +, 18. Display/Lowercase Characters Button 19. Character Button 20. Stop/Power Off/Charge Button: s/:OFF 21. Play/Pause Button: 22. Fast Reverse/Fast Forward/Recording Level Control/Cursor Buttons: / 23. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button 24. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button 25. Eject Lever 26. Bass/Delete Button 27. Mode/Insert Button
28. Microphone Input Jack 29. Hold Switch 30. Rechargeable Lithium-lon Battery Compartment 31. Optical/Line Input Jack 32. Headphones Jack 33. 5V DC Input Jack 34. Battery Case Connection Terminals

POWER SOURCE

This unit can be used with 4 different power sources: a rechargeable battery, an AC adaptor, an optionally available battery case (AD-M70BC), and an optionally available car adaptor (AD-CA20X).
s Rechargeable battery power
When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time or when you want to use it after a long period of non use, be sure to charge it fully.

1 Open

the rechargeable battery compartment cover.
2 Insert the rechargeable battery.

partment cover.

q Insert the side with the arrow first.
3 Close the rechargeable battery com4 Plug the AC adaptor into the AC outlet,

DC IN 5V

and then insert the plug on the AC adaptor cord into the DC IN 5V jack.
5 Press the s/:OFF button twice to begin
Insert securely, all the way in.

To the DC IN 5V jack

charging. q will appear, and the battery will begin charging. q Battery charging will be complete in 2.5 hours. When the charging is complete, will go out.
AC 120V, 60 Hz To an AC outlet
Notes: q After charging is complete, the AC adaptor may be left connected. (For example, when charging at night) q The battery will not be charged whenever the power to the main unit is turned on. q If the AC adaptor is removed from the main unit or from the AC outlet while charging, will not disappear for about 1 minute. This is normal.

q Do not force open the rechargeable battery door too far. q Do not attach the optionally available battery case when charging the internal battery.

s Alkaline battery power

Use of the optionally available alkaline battery case combined with the rechargeable battery will result in extended playback times. q Use two, commercially available alkaline batteries (LR6, AA size).

1 Insert

Back of the MD recorder
the batteries into the battery case. (1) Open the case cover. (2) Insert the batteries according to the polarity marked on the inside of the battery case. Then, close the case cover. (1) Match the convex part of the battery case to the concave area in the main unit. (2) Turn the screw in the direction marked LOCK to secure the battery case.
2 Attach the battery case to the main unit.

LOCK RELEASE

Cautions: q When using the rechargeable battery and the alkaline batteries at the same time, do not remove either of them. If you do, while the unit is in the play mode, playback will stop. When in the recording mode, the recorded contents will be erased, and the power may be disconnected. q Do not replace the batteries or the rechargeable battery during operation. q Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery etc.) in the battery case. q If the unit will not be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries. (Even if the power is turned off, the batteries will drain slowly but continuously.) q Be sure to hold the plug when removing it. If you pull on the cord, it may break, or the unit may malfunction. q Do not use any car adaptor except for the optionally available AD-CA20X. q For information about battery life, see the battery section in the SPECIFICATIONS on page 40. q This unit should only be used within the range of 32F (0C) and 104F (40C).

s AC power

1 Connect the cord from the AC adaptor
to the DC IN 5V jack on the main unit.
2 Plug the AC adaptor into an AC outlet.
Notes: q If there is an electrical storm in your vicinity, unplug the AC adaptor from the AC outlet. q When the unit is not in use for extended periods, remove the AC adaptor from the AC outlet. q Never use an AC adaptor other than the one specified. Otherwise, malfunctions or serious safety hazards may result. q Do not bend, twist or tie the power cord or put heavy objects on top of it.

RECORDING USING THE CABLE INCLUDED WITH THE UNIT
s Recording from CDs or MDs (Synchro recording)
q Synchro recording is a method that detects the playback sound from the source equipment. When sound is present, it automatically starts the recording. When the source is silent, the recording will be paused. q Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB. q To record from a CD, first adjust the recording level. Then put the equipment connected to this unit into the playback stand-by mode.
5 Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO

button.

1 Connect the external equipment.

(See page 8.)

Flashing
2 Insert a recordable MiniDisc. 3 Press the REC button.
q To record from a tuner, first tune in a broadcast. q To record from a CD, first start playing the track you want to record.
6 Begin playback on the source equipment. q Recording will begin automatically.

To interrupt recording:

q When the source equipment is stopped, the unit will enter the synchro recording stand-by mode. When playback is resumed, a recording will be resumed. q If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, the recording will be paused. q Pressing the button on this unit (when in this mode) will cause the unit to enter the recording stand-by mode and cancel the synchro recording mode.
4 While playing sound from the external equipment connected to this unit, press the 5 or 4 button to adjust the

recording level.

0dB -4dB
Continued on the following page.

To stop recording:

Press the s/:OFF button. q If the unit is left alone after the recording has stopped, the power will be turned off about 2 minutes later.
automatically. (For details about the TOC, see page 20.)

To remove the MiniDisc:

Turn off the power and move the EJECT lever in the direction indicated by the arrow.

After recording:

Press the s/:OFF button while in the stop mode. q After the track number has been written on the disc, the power will be turned off
s Recording from a tuner or a CD (Manual recording)
q Manual recordings can be started and stopped as you like. Put the unit in the recording stand-by To interrupt recording: mode. (Perform steps 1 - 4 in the Press the button while recording. Synchro recording section.) q The unit will enter the recording standby mode. Press the button. q To resume recording, press the q Recording will start. button again. q To record from a CD, press the The track number will be increased by button, and then start playback on the one each time you interrupt a recordequipment connected to this unit. ing. q Track numbers can be created while recording. (Page 17)
Recordings can not be made in the following situations: q Recording on a playback-only MiniDisc (commercially available music) q If a Minidisc is protected against accidental erasure (page 9) About the recording level: q If the recording level is too low, the playback sound volume may be too low to hear well. If it is too high, the playback sound may be greatly distorted. Since digitally recorded CDs have a large dynamic range (the volume can vary tremendously from very soft to extremely loud), do not set the recording level any higher than is necessary. Precautions when recording: q Do not jar or bump the main unit while recording. Otherwise, the recording may be unusable. q Depending on the strength and type

CD player, MD player, etc.
Digitally recorded MiniDisc
q When recording from digital inputs, it is not necessary to adjust the recording level.

Playback

Digital cable
Analog recording is possible. Notes: q This unit incorporates a sampling rate converter. When this unit is connected to digital equipment such as DSS tuners or DAT tape recorders that use a different sampling frequency (32 kHz or 48 kHz), recordings can still be made. (The sampling frequency of this unit is 44.1 kHz.) q When making a digital recording from a portable CD player (if the player has a sound skip prevention function and this function is turned on) the optical output will drop out and digital recording will not be possible. Be sure to turn the sound skip prevention function off.
RECORDING USING A MICROPHONE
s Recording from the microphone (Mic synchro recording)
The recording will begin automatically in response to a noise or a person speaking. When the sound stops, the recording will pause. This function is convenient when recording lectures, conferences, etc.
Stereo microphone (commercially available)

VOL / NAME

To the MIC IN jack
1 Connect the stereo microphone to the 5 Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO MIC IN jack on the main unit.
q When a microphone is connected to this unit, the unit will automatically switch to input from the microphone.
2 Insert a recordable Minidisc. 3 Press the REC button. 4 Press the
button to select the synchro recording level. (This level can be changed, even while recording.) q Refer to the following table.
Synchro recording level display Sound level at which to start recording

Mic input

q A monaural, long-play recording mode is available. (Page 17) q Timed identification marks can be created while recording. (Page 15) or the recording level.

MIC SYNC H MIC SYNC L

button to adjust q When the microphone input is set to MIC SYNC H, recording will start when a sound is detected at the lowest volume. If the unit starts recording too often due to low, unwanted noises, set the microphone input to MIC SYNC L.
q Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing between -4 dB and 0 dB. q When the recording level display is changed from MIC H to MIC L, the sound will be interrupted momentarily. This is normal.

6 When

a sound, such as a person speaking, is picked up by the microphone, recording will begin automatically. q If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, the recording will be paused automatically. However, the unit will not pause for about the first 10 seconds after recording has started.

button again. q All of the track numbers, track names, and disc names will be erased.
Number of the paused track
4 Press the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO
button again. q The track will be erased.
Notes: q Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered. Double-check the track number before erasing it. q When a track is erased, the numbers assigned to the tracks following the erased track will be automatically decreased by one. q When a track is erased, the track name will be erased at the same time.
5 To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 4.

ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS

When recording, track numbers will be created automatically. (Auto marker function/Synchro marker function) When recording from analog inputs: (Including digital inputs other than CDs or MiniDiscs) A new track number will be automatically created whenever 1 second or more of silence occurs in the source. (Auto marker function)

About 1 second

When recording from digital inputs: (CDs/MiniDiscs only) Track numbers will be created automatically for each track at the same point where track numbers already exist on the CD or MiniDisc. (Synchro marker function)
First track Playback side Second track Third track

Silence Silence

First track Second track

Track A

Track B

Track C

First track Recording side

Second track

Third track
q If there is some noise in the silent spaces from the source, the track numbers may not be created at the correct position, depending on the contents of the source being recorded. q You can also record a series of tracks without using the auto marker function.
q The track numbers on the playback side may not match the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc. q 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. q The track numbers can also be changed after recording. q Track numbers may not be created, even when recording from digital inputs, depending on the CD player used for the source.

ABOUT THE TOC

The TOC (an abbreviation for Table of Contents) is information about the track numbers and recorded areas that allow the unit to find musical selections or sounds. The entire MD is controlled by the information in this TOC, which enables the unit to find the beginning of a track quickly or to record automatically in a vacant area. q The TOC is recorded in a specific area on a MiniDisc, which is not used for sound recording.

s About TOC recording

When you start recording or editing, TOC will appear in the display.

Track number Volume (0 - 30)

5 Adjust the bass level.

Each time the BASS/DEL button is pressed, the tone will be switched as follows:
Track name (Nothing will be displayed for MiniDiscs that do not contain track names.)

BASS 1 BASS 2 BASS 3

Bass sounds are emphasized slightly. Bass sounds are emphasized more. Bass sounds are emphasized even more. Bass emphasis is canceled.
q After playback of the last track has finished, the unit will stop automatically. Playback does not MiniDisc is inserted: start when a

BASS OFF

Press the button. In the following cases, the auto-play function will not work.
q When recording, it is impossible to adjust the bass level (Bass emphasis is canceled). q The most recent volume or bass settings are saved when the power is turned off.

To interrupt playback:

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

To turn off the power:

To stop playback:
Press the s/:OFF button. q When you press the button to resume playback, it will start at the point on the disc where playback was halted (Resume function). However, if the MiniDisc is removed and reinserted, playback will start from the first track.
Press the s/:OFF button while in the stop mode. q If the unit is not operated for at least 2 minutes while in the stop mode, the power will be turned off automatically.
When using the unit with just the batteries in the battery case: q The auto-play function will not work. q To start playback, hold down the button for about 1 second. q Even if a MiniDisc is replaced while the power is turned off, the random or repeat play settings will remain unchanged in memory.
q If the volume is increased to VOL 26" or higher, the bass level will be adjusted automatically. (This is done to reduce the distortion in the sound.) Cautions: q When the unit is not to be used immediately after a MiniDisc has been inserted, or when you plan to carry the unit, turn off the power or cancel the auto-play function. Otherwise, the auto-play function will be activated and the batteries will run down. q Since the main unit and the AC adaptor can heat up during use, you should avoid allowing the unit to be in direct contact with your skin for any length of time. When using the unit with a car adaptor: q When switching off the ignition during playback, the power to this unit will also be turned off. When the ignition is switched on, playback will start from the beginning of the track where playback was halted (Resume auto-play function). However, the power to the unit may not be turned off when the ignition is turned off, depending on the type of car.
Precautions when making connections: q Do not use any remote control unit, except for the one included with this unit. q Insert each plug securely, all the way in. q Be sure to hold the plug when removing it. If you pull on the cord, it may break, or the unit may malfunction. Interrupted sound: q This product is designed to eliminate interruptions in the sound which can be caused by vibrations. However, if the unit is continuously exposed to vibrations or mechanical shock, the sound may be interrupted momentarily. When the sound is distorted: q If the volume is too high while the bass is being emphasized, the sound may be distorted, depending on the music on the track. If this happens, decrease the bass level or lower the volume level.

Disc/Track name (Page 28)
Discs and tracks (up to 255 tracks per disc) can be named. Since track names are displayed when the beginning of each track is located or during playback, you can quickly check the name of each track. q Letters (capital letters/lowercase letters), numbers and symbols can be used.

Name/stamp (Page 30)

q All of the characters and data on a recorded MD (master MD with tracks and character information) can be transferred onto a recordable MD.

s Move

s Divide
1 Play the track to be moved, and press 1 Start playing the track you want to the 06 button. divide into two. Press the 06 button at q The unit will enter the pause mode. the point where you want to divide the 2 Press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK q track. will enter the pause mode. The unit button to select MOVE. 2 Press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK 2

button to select DIVIDE.

To move the fifth track
To divide the fourth track
4 Press the 5 or 4 button to select the direction to move. q To increase the track number. 4 q To decrease the track number. 5

(Checking the movement)

(Confirming the split)
(To move it to the third track)
button again. q The track will be divided into two tracks, and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the second of the two tracks. q The numbers of the tracks which come after the divided track will be increased by one automatically. Notes: q When a track that has a name is divided, the two new tracks will have the same name. However, in the TOC FULL condition, the second track may not be named. q Each disc can hold up to 255 tracks. However, even if the number of assigned tracks has not reached 254, it might not be possible to make any further divisions of tracks.
button again. q The track will be moved, and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the track. Note: q When a track has been moved, the other tracks which are affected by the move will be assigned new track numbers automatically. Example: When moving the fifth track to the third track, the old third track will become the new fourth track and the old fourth track will become the new fifth track.

s Combine

s Disc name
q Discs can be named using a maximum of 100 characters. q Up to 1,700 characters (approximately) can be used in the disc and track names on a single MiniDisc.

1 Start playing the last ofpress thetracks butthe two you want to combine, and 06
ton. q The unit will enter the pause mode.

2 Press

the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK button to select COMBINE.
in the stop mode, press the EDIT/A.MARK/TIME MARK button to select DISC NAME.
To combine the fifth and sixth tracks
button. q The unit will enter the character input mode. q To cancel the operation, press the s/:OFF button.

3 Press

the ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO button. q To cancel the operation, press the s/:OFF button.
Cursor (Confirming the combination)
4 Press again. ENTER/F.PLAY/SYNCHRO the button
q The two tracks will be combined, and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the combined track. q The numbers assigned to the tracks following the combined track will be decreased by one automatically.
the CHARACTER button repeatedly to select the type of characters. q The first 3 characters in the group of the selected characters will be displayed for about 1 second.
!"# (Symbols) ABC (Capital letters)

To combine tracks:

non-contiguous
First, put the two tracks next to each other in the order you want using the MOVE function (page 27). Then combine them using the COMBINE function.
4 Press the + or - button repeatedly to
select the first letter in the name. q When the button is pressed continuously, the displayed character will change rapidly.
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 cannot be combined.
q Tracks recorded in the monaural long-play mode and tracks recorded in the stereo mode. q Tracks recorded from digital inputs and tracks recorded from analog inputs. q Tracks whose recording time is less than 12 seconds.
5 When the 4 button. want is displayed, the letter you press

steps 3 - 5.

s Track name
Up to 100 characters can be entered for each name.

q To cancel the hold mode, move the HOLD switch away from the safety position (the opposite direction of the arrow).
Remote control unit Can be operated from either the remote control unit or the main unit. Can only be operated from the remote control unit. Can only be operated from the main unit. Cannot be operated from either the remote control unit or the main unit. Cancel Main unit Cancel

Cancel Hold

Hold Cancel
If the hold function is active while the power is turned off, the power cannot be turned on by mistake and the battery will not be accidentally drained.
s To turn off the display backlight
Whenever you press a button, the display will light for about 4 seconds, so that you can read it in the dark. You can turn off the backlight.
1 While in the stop mode.
Hold down the PLAY MODE button or the MODE/INS button until SET UP appears. q When you release the button, BEEP 1 (BEEP ON) or BEEP 0 (BEEP OFF) will appear.
s To eliminate the confirmation sound
Every time a button is pressed, a beep will be heard in the headphones. To silence the beep sound, do the following:

2 Hold down the

or button until EL on (EL ON) appears. MODE/INS button. q EL off (EL OFF) will appear, and the backlight will go out. q To turn the backlight back on, select EL on (EL ON).
Hold down the PLAY MODE button or the MODE/INS button until SET UP appears. q When you release the button, BEEP 1 (BEEP ON) will appear. MODE/INS button. q BEEP 0 (BEEP OFF) will appear, and the confirmation sound will disappear. q To restore the confirmation sound, select BEEP 1 (BEEP ON). q The normal display will reappear.
3 Press the PLAY MODE button or the
2 Press the PLAY MODE button or the 4 Press the s/:OFF button. reappear. q The normal display will
3 Press the s/:OFF button.
s To cancel the auto power save function
Power consumption can be reduced by changing the anti shock memory storage time. The auto power save function can be canceled for maximum anti shock memory.
s To cancel the auto-play function
When a MiniDisc is inserted, the power will be turned on and playback will begin automatically. You can cancel automatic playback. Hold down the PLAY MODE button or the MODE/INS button until SET UP appears. q When you release the button, BEEP 1 (BEEP ON) or BEEP 0 (BEEP OFF) will appear.
or button until the auto PS (AUTO Psave) appears. MODE/INS button. q PS off (Psave off) will appear, and the auto power save function will be canceled. q To restore the auto power save function, select auto PS (AUTO Psave).

MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
MiniDiscs are recorded using a different system than is used for cassette tapes or DAT recordings. Therefore, the following conditions may be encountered, depending on how the disc has been recorded or edited. These are due to system limitations, and should be considered normal. Even if the maximum recording time of a MiniDisc has not been reached, DISC FULL or TOC FULL may be displayed. When the number of tracks used reaches the limit, regardless of the remaining recording time, further recording will be impossible. (Maximum number of tracks: 254) If a MiniDisc has been recorded or edited repeatedly or if a MiniDisc has scratches on it, it may not be possible to record the maximum number of tracks on it. If there are scratches on a disc, the unit will automatically avoid recording in those areas. The recording time will be reduced. When the remaining recording time of a disc is displayed, short tracks less than 8 seconds long may not be included in the total. For MiniDiscs on which repeated recording and editing operations were performed, the COMBINE function may not work. A cluster (about 2 seconds) is normally the minimum unit of recording. So, even if a track is less than 2 seconds long, it will use about 2 seconds of space on the disc. Therefore, the time actually available for recording may be less than the remaining time displayed. If there are scratches on discs, those sections will be automatically avoided (no recording will be placed in those sections). Therefore, the recording time will be reduced. For MiniDiscs on which repeated recording and editing were performed, some sounds may be skipped while cueing and reviewing. If there are scratches or dust on a MiniDisc, the track numbers following that track will be increased by one.
Even if the number of tracks and the recording time have not reached the limit, DISC FULL may be displayed. Even if several short tracks are erased, the remaining recording time may not show an increase. Two tracks may not be combined in editing.
The total of the recorded time and time remaining on a disc may not add up to the maximum possible recording time.
When recorded tracks are played back using the cue and review operations, some sounds may be skipped. While recording, a track number may be created in the middle of a track.

ERROR MESSAGES

Error messages BATT EMPTY BLANK DISC Cant COPY Cant EDIT Cant REC Cant WRITE DEFECT Din UNLOCK DISC ERROR DISC FULL HOLD LOCKED LOCK ERROR NO DISC PB DISC PROTECTED POWER ? SORRY SYSTEM ERR TEMP OVER TOC ERROR TOC FULL Tr. Protect U TOC ERROR q Poor connection of the digital cable. q The disc is damaged. q The disc is out of recording space. q The unit is in the safety mode. q The EJECT lever was moved during recording or editing. q A disc has not been loaded. q The disc is write protected. q You tried to record on a playbackonly disc. q Improper power is being supplied. q Since a track number is currently being located or written to, the unit cannot accept your command. q The unit is malfunctioning and will require service. q The temperature is too high. q A large portion of the disc has been damaged. q There is no space left for recording character information (track names, disc names, etc.). q The track has been protected from being erased. q A large portion of the disc has been damaged. q There is an error in the recorded signal. q A disc which contains data other than music was played. q There is an error in the signal from the disc. q Nothing is recorded. q No copy can be made because of the SCMS copyright system. q A track cannot be edited. q Recording cannot be performed correctly due to vibration or shock in the unit. q Editing is impossible. q The disc is scratched. Meaning q The battery has run down. Remedy q Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the alkaline batteries (or use the AC adaptor for power). q Replace the disc with a recorded disc. q Record using the analog cable. q Change the stop position of the track and then try editing it. q Re-record or replace it with another recordable disc. q Check the number of tracks. q If the sound you hear is not correct, try recording again. q Replace the disc with another recordable disc. q Connect the digital cable securely. q Reload the disc or replace it. q Replace it with another recordable disc. q Return the HOLD switch to its original position. q Turn off the power and remove the MiniDisc. q Load a disc. q Move the write protection knob back to its original position. q Replace it with a recordable disc. q Use one of the specified power sources. q Wait and then try the operation again. q For service, contact your local Sharp authorized service center. q Turn off the power, and wait for the unit to cool. q Replace it with another recorded disc. q Replace it with another recordable disc. q Edit the track with the device on which it was recorded. q Replace it with another recorded disc. q Erase all of the signal errors, and then try recording again. q A disc which contains non-music data cannot be played. q Replace it with another recorded disc.

? DISC

MAINTENANCE

s 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) Clean the headphone plug and the RCA cord plug. This will prevent noise. Notes: q Do not use chemicals for cleaning (gasoline, paint thinner, etc.) It may affect the quality or color. q Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause malfunctions.

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.

s General

Power source: DC 3.6V (rechargeable lithium-ion battery x 1) DC 5V (AC adaptor) AC 120V, 60 Hz DC 3V: Optionally available battery case, AD-M70BC (commercially available, AA size, alkaline battery x 2) DC 4.5V: Optionally available car adaptor, AD-CA20X (for cars with a 12-24V DC negative ground electrical system) 0.15 A (AC adaptor) 4W RMS; 20 mW (10 mW + 10 mW) (0.2% T.H.D.) Approx. 2.5 hours (When using the AC adaptor included with the unit)
When using two, commercially available, high capacity, AA size, alkaline batteries (in the optionally available battery case) Continuous recording: Approx. 4 hours Continuous play: Approx. 8 hours When using two, commercially available, high capacity, AA size batteries with the rechargeable battery (fully charged) Continuous recording: Approx. 7.5 hours Continuous play: Approx. 13 hours
Power consumption: Output power: Charging time: Battery life:
When using the rechargeable battery (fully charged) included with the unit Continuous recording: Approx. 3.5 hours Continuous play: Approx. 5 hours
q The continuous recording time is for analog inputs when the volume level is set to VOL 0. q The continuous play time shows the value when the volume level is set to VOL 15. q The above values are the standard values when the unit is charged and used at an ambient temperature of 68F (20C). q The operating time when using alkaline batteries may be different, depending on the type and manufacturer of the batteries, and on the operating temperature. Input sensitivity: Recording level MIC H MIC L LINE Output level: Reference input level Input impedance 0.25 mV 2.5 mV 100 mV 10 k ohms 10 k ohms 20 k ohms
Specified output Headphones LINE 300 mV (-12dB)
Maximum output level 10 mW + 10 mW
Load impedance 32 ohms 50 k ohms
Dimensions: Weight: Input jack: Output jack:
Width: 3-7/16" (87.0 mm) Height: 1-3/16" (29.4 mm) Depth: 3-7/32" (81.5 mm) 0.49 lbs. (219 g) with rechargeable battery Line/optical digital, microphone (powered by the main unit) Headphones (impedance: 19 ohms)/ remote control unit

s MiniDisc Recorder

Type: Signal readout: Audio channels: Frequency response: Rotation speed: Error correction: Coding: Recording method: Sampling frequency: Wow and flutter: Portable MiniDisc recorder Non-contact, 3-beam semi-conductor laser pick-up Stereo 2 channels/monaural (long-play mode) 1 channel 20 20,000 Hz ( 3 dB) Approx. rpm ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-Solomon Code) ATRAC (Adaptive TRansformed 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)

LIMITED WARRANTY

SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants to the first consumer purchaser that this Sharp brand product (the Product), when shipped in its original container, will be free from defective workmanship and materials, and agrees that it will at its option, either repair the defect or replace the defective Product or part thereof with a new or remanufactured equivalent at no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor for the period(s) set forth below. This warranty does not apply to any appearance items of the Product nor to the additional excluded item(s) set forth below nor to any Product the exterior of which has been damaged or defaced, which has been subjected to misuse, abnormal service or handling, or which has been altered or modified in design or construction. In order to enforce the rights under this limited warranty, the purchaser should follow the steps set forth below and provide proof of purchase to the servicer. The limited warranty described above is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to purchasers by law. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD(S) FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE SET FORTH BELOW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Neither the sales personnel of the seller nor any other person is authorized to make any warranties other than those described above, or extend the duration of any warranties beyond the time period described below on behalf of Sharp. The warranties described above shall be the sole and exclusive warranties granted by Sharp and shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the purchaser. Correction of defects, in the manner and for the period of time described herein, shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities and responsibilities of Sharp to the purchaser with respect to the Product, and shall constitute full satisfaction of all claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise. In no event shall Sharp be liable, or in any way responsible, for any damages or defects in the Product which were caused by repairs or attempted repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized servicer. Nor shall Sharp be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Product Model Number: See your product for specific model number and have it available when requesting service for your Product. Warranty Period for this Product: 90 Days parts and labor from date of purchase. The warranty period continuous for a total of one year for parts only; labor and service are not provided free of charge for this additional period. Additional item(s) excluded from warranty coverage (if any): non-functional accessories, supplies and consumable items. Where to obtain service: At a Sharp Authorized Servicer located in the United States. To find the location of the nearest Sharp Authorized Servicer call Sharp toll free at 1-800-BE-SHARP. What to do to obtain service: Ship prepaid or carry in your Product to a Sharp Authorized Servicer. Be sure to have proof of purchase available; If you ship the Product be sure it is packaged carefully. TO OBTAIN SUPPLY, ACCESSORY OR PRODUCT INFORMATION CALL 1-800-BE-SHARP.

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