User manual SHARP MD-MT290 OPERATION MANUAL

[. . . ] PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. MD-MT290H OPERATION MANUAL PL U PO G W IN ER 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 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland). 0101 TINSE0504AWZZ 02M N AO 1 E MD-MT290H Accessories -Accessories/Optional Accessories- Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 Important Introduction AC Adaptor (RADPA8058AWZZ) x 1 Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (ADN70BT) x 1 Battery Carrying Case x 1 Connection Cable (for digital recording) x 1 Connection Cable (for analogue recording) x 1 Connection Cable (for PC analogue recording) x 1 Carrying Bag x 1 Notes: !Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included. [. . . ] You cannot copy a MiniDisc that you recorded from digital inputs to another MiniDisc or DAT. Recording from analogue inputs is not affected. Digital signals Digitally recorded MiniDisc Cannot record 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 -Advanced Recording- About 1 second Silence !About sampling rate converter This portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter so that it can record from digital radios or DAT tape recorders. 6 5 4 3 2 1 " 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 Digital connection 27 02/12/18 MD_MT290H_UK_4. fm MD-MT290H Recording from a Microphone 3 4 Press the REC button. Press the REC LEVEL or adjust 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. L: 0 - 20 H: 21 - 30 button to -Recording from a Microphone- Useful Features 5 Select the recording mode (steps 5 - 9, page 17). Press the button. ( To the MIC IN PLUG IN POWER socket 6 Stereo microphone (commercially available) ) Recording will start. The track number will be increased by one each time you interrupt recording. To write recorded contents on the MiniDisc Press the :OFF/HOLD button whilst in the stop mode. 1 2 28 Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN socket. Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 11). 02/12/18 MD_MT290H_UK_4. fm MD-MT290H !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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press the REC button. Press the or button to select the recording start level. MIC SYNC H :Recording starts when the unit detects - 24 dB or more (the unit can start recording from quiet sounds). MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit detects - 12 dB or more. - When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged in, the portable MD will provide power for the microphone's operation. - If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may not operate properly or it may cause the unit to malfunction. " Use a microphone with a 3. 5 mm (1/8") diameter stereo mini plug. " If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted noises, set the microphone input to "MIC SYNC L". " Recording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording. -Recording from a Microphone- Useful Features Notes: " Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect anything to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the portable MD. " To use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type microphone. 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 9 Press the MENU/ENTER button. When a sound, such as person speaking, is picked up by the microphone, recording will begin automatically. 29 02/12/18 MD_MT290H_UK_4. fm MD-MT290H Recording from a Microphone (continued) !Track intervals When recording from the microphone, track numbers will be created automatically at regular intervals (default setting: approximately every 5 minutes). During a mic synchro recording, the unit pauses when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, and creates a track number. 5 6 Press the MENU/ENTER button. The mode will be set automatically after 7 seconds even if the MENU/ENTER button is not pressed. Track numbers will be created automatically at regular intervals. -Recording from a Microphone- Changing intervals between tracks Example: Set to "5 minutes". Useful Features 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button. During a mic manual recording Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes. Track number 1 5 minutes Track number 2 5 minutes Track number 3 5 minutes Track number 4 During a mic synchro recording (No automatic track numbers are created. ) (A new track number is created every 3 minutes. ) If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, a timed auto mark will be created 5 minutes after the previous mark is created. : Track number which is created by the timed auto mark function. [. . . ] The condensation should evaporate and the unit will work properly. 47 02/12/18 MD_MT290H_UK_6. fm MD-MT290H 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. Power source: DC 1. 2 V: DC 5 V: DC 1. 5 V: DC 4. 5 V: Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery (AD-N70BT) x 1 AC adaptor (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz) Commercially available, "AA" size (LR6), alkaline battery x 1 Optional car adaptor, AD-CA20X (for cars with a 12 - 24 V DC negative earth electrical system) References Power consumption: Output power: Charging time: Dimensions: Weight: Input socket: Output socket: Type: Signal readout: Audio channels: Frequency response: Rotation speed: Error correction: Coding: Recording method: Sampling frequency: Wow and flutter: 7 W (AC adaptor) RMS: 20 mW (10 mW + 10 mW) (0. 2 % T. H. D. ) Approx. 5. 5 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: 77 mm (3-1/32") 134 g (0. 30 lbs. ) with rechargeable battery Line/optical digital, microphone (powered by the main unit) Earphones (impedance: 32 ohms)/remote control unit Portable MiniDisc recorder Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser pickup Stereo 2 channels/monaural 1 channel 20 - 20, 000 Hz ( 3 dB) Approx. [. . . ]