PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
MODEL
MD-MS722H
OPERATION MANUAL
MD-MS722H(SUK)
MD-R2
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.
– 0345-125387 –
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtained from our main parts
distributor.
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
0161-682-1415
01189-876444
MANCHESTER
READING
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 mate-
rial 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 sub-
sequent statutory enactments and or-
ders.
l This equipment complies with the re-
quirements of Directives 89/336/EEC
and 73/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC.
WARNING:
THIS AC ADAPTOR SUPPLIED WITH
THE MD-MS722H MUST NOT BE
USED WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT.
WARNING FOR THE AC
ADAPTOR:
THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO USER SER-
VICEABLE PARTS. NEVER REMOVE
THE COVER UNLESS QUALIFIED TO
DO SO. THIS UNIT CONTAINS DAN-
GEROUS VOLTAGES. ALWAYS RE-
MOVE MAIN PLUG FROM THE
SOCKET BEFORE ANY SERVICE OP-
ERATION AND WHEN NOT IN USE
FOR A LONG PERIOD.
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MD-MS722H(SUK)
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 specifica-
tions are unaffected.
l US and foreign patents licensed from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-
tion.
Warning:
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose
to dripping or
splashing.
this appliance
l The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-
MS722H must not be used with other
equipment.
Warning:
The supplied AC adaptor contains no
user serviceable parts.
Never remove covers unless qualified
to do so. It contains dangerous volt-
ages, always remove mains plug from
the main outlet socket before any ser-
vice operation or when not in use for
a long period.
CAUTION
At full volume, prolonged listening to a per-
sonal stereo may damage the users hear-
ing.
This model complies with the law if used
with the correct earphones (model number
RPHOH0176AFZZ).
If the earphones are damaged in any way,
please order using the model number
given above.
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MD-MS722H(SUK)
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
PRECAUTIONS...................................4-5
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS ....................................5-6
POWER SOURCE ...............................7-8
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
ABOUT TRACK NUMBERS ................ 20
Page
ABOUT THE TOC.................................21
PLAYING A MINIDISC ....................22-23
CONVENIENT PLAYBACK
FUNCTIONS ..................................24-27
EDITING...........................................28-33
USING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT.....34
CONVENIENT OPERATION
OF THE UNIT ................................35-37
WHAT IS A MINIDISC?........................38
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................38-39
MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS ......40
ERROR MESSAGES ............................41
MAINTENANCE....................................42
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................42-43
ACCESSORIES
l Remote Control Unit x 1
l Earphones x 1
l AC Adaptor (RADPA8487AFZZ) x 1
l Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
(AD-S31BT) x 1
l Battery Case x 1
l Analogue Cable x 1
l Optical Digital Cable x 1
l Carrying Bag x 1
l Handstrap x 1
Note:
Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above
are not included.
n How to attach the handstrap
Toothpick etc.
Handstrap
Pull it tight.
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MD-MS722H(SUK)
PRECAUTIONS
n Important
n Storing the unit
l Do not wear your earphones when you
are crossing streets or near traffic.
l Do not use your earphones whilst driv-
ing 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 ex-
tended 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 expec-
tations of noise, you may damage your
hearing due to the high volume.
listening to MiniDiscs
n Concern for others when
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 annoy-
ing people around you.
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 col-
our or the unit may malfunction.)
l Places exposed to water.
l Places exposed to excessive dust.
l Places where temperatures are exces-
l Places (bathrooms) where the humidity
sively high or low.
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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n Notes about the rechargeable battery
l A rechargeable lithium-ion battery is the
only kind that can be used.
Even if the battery supplied with the unit
is not used, you should charge it at least
once every three months because of the
special quality of this battery.
l The rechargeable battery can be charged
approximately 300 times.
l Do not use any battery other than that
specified. Use of other batteries may
cause malfunctions.
l When the operating time is reduced to
about half the normal amount of time,
even after a full charge is performed, re-
place the battery with a new one.
l When charging or when using the re-
chargeable battery, use it within an ambi-
ent temperature range of 5 C to 35 C.
l If the rechargeable battery is used in a
cold environment, the operating time will
be reduced.
Since the rechargeable battery is vulnera-
ble to damage, please note the following.
l Do not carry the battery in your pocket or
a bag together with metal objects (keys,
coins, jewelry, etc.).
The battery may short out and generate
significant amounts of heat.
l Do not short-circuit the terminals as they
will become very hot and will damage the
battery.
l Do not dip the battery in water, do not
dispose of it in a fire, and do not take it
apart.
To avoid damaging the battery and short-
ening its service life, please note the fol-
lowing.
l Do not drop or subject the battery to
shock.
l Do not insert objects (metal etc.) into the
battery compartment of this product or into
the rechargeable battery. Do not get the
terminals dirty. If the rechargeable termi-
nals are dirty, the operating time may be
shortened or it may not be possible to
charge the battery.
l After the rechargeable battery is charged
or used, it will get slightly warm. This is
normal.
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
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6
2
SYNC
REC
1
RANDOM
TOTAL
7
8 9
3
4
5
13
14
10
11
12
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n Remote control unit
1. Synchro Recording Indicator
2. Character/Time Information
Indicator
3. Record Indicator
4. Repeat Indicator: R
5. Random Indicator
6. Disc Mode Indicator
7. Total Track Number Display
8. Track Number Indicator
9. Battery Indicator:
10. Earphones Socket
11. Display/Volume Shuttle Switch
12. Hold Switch
13. Play/Pause/Fast Reverse/Fast For-
ward Shuttle Switch
14. Stop/Power Off/Bass/Play
Mode Shuttle Switch
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6
11
12
13
14
15 16
17
18
19
20
21 22
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8
9
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25
26
27
28
29 30 31 32 33
35
34
36
37
38
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n Main unit
1. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator
2. Record Indicator
3. Index Indicator
4. Level Meter
5. Repeat Indicator: R
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 Display
17. Jog Dial
18. Record/Track Mark Button
19. Volume/Name Select Buttons: –
20. Display/Lowercase Characters But-
ton
21. Character Button
22. Volume/Name Select Buttons: +
23. Play/Pause Button: 06
24. Fast Reverse/Fast Forward/Record-
ing Level Control/Cursor Shuttle
Switch
25. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button
26. Mode/Insert Button
27. Bass/Delete Button
28. Enter/Fast Play/Synchro Button
29. Handstrap Attachment Eye
30. Stop/Power Off Button: n/:OFF
31. Eject Lever
32. Optical/Line Input Socket
33. Microphone Input Socket
34. Hold Switch
35. Battery Case Connection Terminals
36. Earphones Socket
37. 5V DC Input Socket
38. Rechargeable Lithium-lon Battery
Compartment
MD-MS722H(SUK)
POWER SOURCE
This unit can be used with 4 different power sources: a rechargeable battery, an AC
adaptor, a battery case, and a separately available car adaptor (AD-CA20X).
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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 rechargeable battery com-
partment cover.
2 Insert the rechargeable battery.
l Insert the side with the arrow first.
3 Close the rechargeable battery com-
partment cover.
1
2
4
To the DC
IN 5V
socket
DC IN 5V
Insert
securely,
all the
way in.
AC 230-240V, 50/60 Hz
Notes:
l After charging has been completed, the
AC adaptor may be left connected.
(For example, when charging at night)
l If the rechargeable battery is in the unit,
it will be charged, even whilst operating
the unit. (Float charge)
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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.
l About 4 seconds later, " " will flash,
and the battery will begin charging.
l Battery charging will be complete in 3.0
hours. When the charging is com-
plete, “
” will go out.
l Do not force open the rechargeable
battery cover too wide.
l When the AC adaptor plug is inserted
and a MiniDisc has already been in-
serted, playback may start automati-
cally.
In this case, press the n / :OFF button
twice to turn the power off.
MD-MS722H(SUK)