PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
MODEL
MD-MT16E
OPERATION MANUAL
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SPECIAL NOTES
NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.
SERVICE INFORMATION
In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair, please contact the dealer
or supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please contact
the telephone number listed below. You will then be given details of how to obtain
service.
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
– 0345-125387 –
Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts
distributor.
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
MANCHESTER
READING
0161-682-1415
01189-876444
In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period,
you will need to provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing company.
Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at the time of purchase.
l 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 Per-
formers Protection Act 1958, the Per-
formers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972
and to any subsequent statutory enact-
ments and orders.
l This equipment complies with the re-
quirements of Directives 89/336/EEC
and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/
EEC.
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CAUTION
Use the Portable Minidisc Recorder only in
accordance with the instructions given in
this manual and do not attempt to interfere
with the interlock switch or make any other
adjustment as this may result in exposure
to hazardous radiation.
l The letters in brackets contained in the
model number indicate the colour of the
product only. Operation and specifications
are unaffected.
l US and foreign patents licensed from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this appliance to dripping or
splashing.
CAUTION
At full volume, prolonged listening to a personal
stereo may damage the users hearing.
This model complies with the law if used with
the correct earphones (model number
RPHOH0001AWZZ).
If the earphones are damaged in any way,
please order using the model number given
above.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
CONTENTS
Page
ACCESSORIES ..................................... 3
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................. 3
PRECAUTIONS ..................................... 4
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS ...................................... 5
POWER SOURCE .............................. 6-8
BEFORE RECORDING .................... 9-10
RECORDING USING THE
ANALOGUE CABLE ................... 11-12
RECORDING USING THE
OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE .............. 13
RECORDING FROM THE
MICROPHONE ............................ 14-15
CONVENIENT RECORDING
FUNCTION .................................. 16-19
Page
ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS ............... 20
ABOUT THE TOC ................................ 21
PLAYING A MINIDISC .................... 22-23
CONVENIENT PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS ................................ 24-26
EDITING ......................................... 27-32
USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT ... 33
CONVENIENT OPERATION
OF THE UNIT .............................. 34-36
WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ....................... 37
TROUBLESHOOTING ................... 37-38
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS ...... 39
ERROR MESSAGES ........................... 40
MAINTENANCE .................................. 41
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 41-42
TERMS OF GUARANTEE ..... Back caver
ACCESSORIES
Carrying Bag x 1
Analogue Cable
(RCA Lead ) x 1
Earphones x 1
Note:
Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those in the drawing
are not included.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Rechargeable Nickel-
Metal Hydride Battery
(AD-T20BT)
Car adaptor
(AD-CA20X)
Cassette adaptor
(AD-CT14)
Car mounting unit
(AD-T20CU)
Optical Digital Cable
(AD-M1DC)
Optical Digital Cable
(AD-M2DC)
AC Adaptor
(AD-T20APE)
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PRECAUTIONS
n Important
l Do not wear your earphones when you
are crossing streets or near traffic.
l Do not use your earphones whilst driving a
motor vehicle, it may create a dangerous
traffic hazard and may be illegal.
Remember to obey all of the safety rules in
your area.
l Do not play the unit at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against extended
listening at high volume levels.
l If you experience ringing in your ears,
reduce the volume or discontinue use.
n Volume setting
Reduce the volume before starting to
play. MiniDiscs, compared to ordinary
cassette tapes, have very little noise.
If the volume is adjusted according to
your usual expectations of noise, you
may damage your hearing due to the high
volume.
n Concern for others when listen-
ing to MiniDiscs
If you are enjoying listening to music, the
sound escaping from your earphones may
annoy people around you.
If you are using the unit in particularly
crowded places (such as on trains or buses),
reduce the volume to avoid annoying people
around you.
n Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the
following places.
l Places exposed to direct sunlight for many
hours (especially in cars with the doors and
windows closed) or near heaters.
(The cabinet may deform, change colour
or the unit may malfunction.)
l Places exposed to water.
l Places exposed to excessive dust.
l Places where temperatures are excessively
high or low.
l Places (bathrooms) where the humidity
is extremely high.
l Places with strong magnetic fields such
as TVs or loudspeakers.
l Places exposed to vibration.
l Places where sand can easily enter the
inside of the unit (beaches etc.).
l If the unit is used near radio tuners or
TVs, noise and/or picture interference
may result. If you experience these
problems, move the unit away from
such devices.
n Precautions
To avoid accidental electric shock or
other possible problems, observe the
precautions listed below.
l Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
l Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
l Do not use the unit near open flames.
l Do not spill liquid on the unit.
l Do not use an external power supply,
other than the 5V DC supplied with this
unit, as it may damage it.
l SHARP is not responsible for damage
due to improper use. Refer all servicing
to a SHARP authorised service centre.
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator
2. Record Indicator
3. Level Meter
4. Fast Play Indicator
5. Repeat Indicator
6. TOC Indicator
7. Battery Indicator
8. Random Indicator
9. Track Number Indicator
10. Character/Time Information Indicator
11. Synchro Recording Indicator
12. Disc Mode Indicator
13. Disc Name Indicator
14. Track Name Indicator
15. Remaining Recording Time Indicator
16. Total Track Number Indicator
17. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button
18. Mode Button
19. Display/Character Select Button
20. Bass/Delete Button
21. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button
22. Volume Up/Cursor Button
23. Volume Down/Cursor/Charge Button
24. Record/Track Mark Button
25. Fast Reverse/Recording Level Down/
Name Select Button
26. Stop/Power Off Button
27. Play/Pause Button
28. Fast Forward/Recording Level Up/
Name Select Button
29. Open Lever
30. Earphones Socket
31. Optical/Line Input Socket
32. Microphone Input Socket
33. Hold Switch
34. 5V DC Input Socket
35. Battery Cover
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POWER SOURCE
You can power this unit with commercially available alkaline batteries (LR6, “AA” size).
You can also power this unit with a rechargeable battery (AD-T20BT), AC adaptor (AD-
T20APE) or car adaptor (AD-CA20X) which are available separately. (See page 3.)
n Alkaline batteries power
l Use two commercially available alkaline
batteries (LR6, “AA” size).
1 Open the battery cover.
l Slide the battery cover as far as it will
go to the outside and then lift to open
it.
If the battery cover is lifted without
being slid all the way out, it may
break.
2 Insert two alkaline batteries according
to the polarity marked on the bottom of
the unit.
l Installing the batteries incorrectly may
cause the unit to malfunction.
3 Close the battery cover.
Precautions for alkaline battery use:
l Replace all old batteries with new ones
at the same time.
l Do not mix old and new batteries.
l Remove the batteries if they are weak or
if the unit is not in use for long periods to
prevent potential damage due to battery
leakage.
Caution:
Do not use nickel-cadmium battery, etc. instead
of alkaline batteries.
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2
3
Caution:
l If the unit is not used for a long period of
time, remove the battery. (Even if the
power is turned off, the battery will drain
slowly but continuously.)
l Do not use any car adaptor except for
the separately available AD-CA20X.
l For information about the battery life, see
the battery item in the SPECIFICATIONS
on page 41.
l This unit should only be used within the
range of 0 C - 40 C (32 F - 104 F).
l Do not use alkaline batteries other than
those specified (LR6, “AA” size).
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To the DC IN 5V socket
Insert securely,
all the way in.
AC 230-240V,
50/60 Hz
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n 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 disuse, be sure to
charge it fully.
1 Open the battery cover.
l Slide the battery cover as far as it will
go to the outside and then lift to open it.
If the battery cover is lifted without be-
ing slid all the way out, it may break.
2 Insert the rechargeable battery according to
the polarity marked on the bottom of the unit.
3 Close the battery cover.
4 Plug the AC adaptor into the AC socket,
and then insert the plug on the AC
adaptor lead into the DC IN 5V socket.
5 Press the CHARGE button to begin
” will appear, and the battery
charging.
l “
Notes:
l After charging has been completed, the
AC adaptor may be left connected.
(For example, when charging at night)
l The battery will not be charged when the
power to the main unit is turned on.
l Do not force open the battery cover too wide.
l Do not use a rechargeable battery or an
AC adaptor other than those specified
on page 3 (OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES).
l The charging time will vary, depending
on the condition of the battery.
l When the battery is charged for the first
time or is charged after not being used
for a long period, the operating time may
be shorter than normal. The battery life
will recover with normal use i.e. charg-
ing and discharging.
l To avoid shortening the service life of the
battery only recharge the battery after
in has been completely discharged.
will begin charging.
l After about 4 hours have passed,
” will go out.
“
This indicates that the battery
charging is about 90% complete.
l To charge the battery fully, continue
charging for about 2 more hours.
(In this case, you do not need to press
the CHARGE button. Even if the
CHARGE button is pressed, “
”
will not appear.)
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