Sharp MD-MT877H PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER Operation Manual

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When a recording is paused, press the
MODE button repeatedly to select the re-
cording mode.Each time the button is pressed, the display will
change as follows:
2
Start recording.
Long-play recording
stereo recoding
monaural recording
Advanced Recording : continued2 times and 4 times long recording
Double or quadruple time of stereo recording is
possible.
Monaural recording
In monaural, you can record twice as long as the
stereo recording (SP/STEREO).
A track recorded in monaural can be played back in
double speed, see page 28.
Useful Features
Ð Advanced Recording Ð
2 times long recording
4 times long recording
The recording mode remains unchanged until it is changed. 
						

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Useful Features
Ð Advanced Recording Ð
Advanced Recording (continued)Notes:lTracks can be recorded in stereo recording mode, 2 times
long recording mode, and 4 times long recording mode
on one MiniDisc.lIn monaural recording, the sound on the right and left
channels is mixed even if the input source is in stereo.
Although you can hear the stereo sound from the head-
phones, the recorded sound is monaural.lTracks recorded in 2 times long recording and 4 times
long recording modes cannot be played with the unit that
does not support these modes. On such a unit, ÒLPÓ is
displayed at the beginning of the track and no sound is
heard. (The operation and the display may vary depend-
ing on the unit.)lTracks recorded in monaural cannot be played if equip-
ment does not support the monaural playback.About the recording modeYou can select the recording mode from stereo recording,
2 times long recording, 4 times long recording, and mon-
aural recording. Recordable time varies depending on the
recording mode.
If the tracks are recorded on 80-minute MiniDisc, you can
record them in the following 4 modes:
Caution for 4 times long recording (LP4)Special compressing method allows the 4 times long re-
cording to realize long-time stereo recording. Therefore,
some noise is recorded occasionally.
If the stress should be laid on the sound quality, stereo
recording or 2 times long recording is recommended.About ATRACThe ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) sys-
tem compresses the sound data into 1/5 by cutting out the
inaudible sound.
Since the sound is selected based on psychoacoustics
masking, the sound quality is not damaged.
This unit is equipped with the ATRAC3 compressing sys-
tem that reduces the sound data into 1/10 or 1/20.
By employing this system, 2 times and 4 times long re-
cording is enabled in stereo mode.
Indication Recording mode Recording time
SP/STEREO Stereo Max. 80 min.
LP2 REC 2 times long (stereo) Max. 160 min.
LP4 REC 4 times long (stereo) Max. 320 min.
SP/MONO Monaural Max. 160 min. 
						

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During playback, press the 
06 0606 06
06 button at the
point where you want to begin recording.
2
Press the REC button.lTo cancel the operation, press the ¥ n / :OFF button.
3
Press the ENTER button.lAll of the tracks and track names will be erased,
following the point where the playback is paused.
4
Press the  MODE  button repeatedly to se-
lect recording mode.
5
Press the 
06 0606 06
06 button.lRecording will start.
Useful Features
Ð Advanced Recording Ð
To start recording from the middle of a trackYou can erase a portion of a track and make a new
recording.lAll of the tracks that follow the newly recorded track will
be erased.Advanced Recording (continued)
Note:lTo keep a track after the point you want to make a new
recording, move the track and then make recording af-
ter that point.
(See ÒEditing a Recorded MiniDiscÓ, page 50.) 
						

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Manual numberingYou can create your own track numbers at any point.
Whilst recording, press the REC button at the
point where you want to create track numbers.The track number will be increased by one.lOne track number will be created every time the REC
button is pressed.lThe SOUND button on the remote control can also be
used to create track numbers.
Automatic numbering (in analogue recording)You can record several pieces of music as a single
track by disabling the auto marker function. (Initial
setting is ÒAUTO MARK.Ó)When a recording is paused or whilst recordingÉPress the EDIT button.Note:lWhen making digital recordings using a CD player or an
MiniDisc player, track numbers will be created automati-
cally regardless of the setting of the auto marker function.Advanced Recording : continued
Useful Features
Ð Advanced Recording Ð
Silence
Second
track About 1
second
First
track
When ÒAUTO MARKÓ is selected;If there is silence for 1 second or more, the track will be
numbered automatically.When ÒMARK OFFÓ is selected;It will be recorded as one track.
Playback
side
Recording
side
First trackSecond trackThird trackTrack A Track  B Track  CFirst trackTrack A Track  B Track  C 
						

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Useful Features
Ð Advanced Recording Ð
Automatic numbering (in digital recording)When recording from a CD or a MiniDisc using the digital
connection, track numbers will be created at the same points
as on the CD or MiniDisc (Synchro marker function).lTrack numbers may not be created in proper places,
depending on the source to be recorded from, such as
signals with noise.lThe track numbers on the playback side may not match
the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc.lWhen 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.lTrack numbers may not be created properly, depending
on the connected stereo system.
About sampling rate converterThis portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter
meaning it can record from digital radios or DAT tape re-
corders.Note for digital recordingYou can not copy a MiniDisc that you recorded from digital
inputs to another MiniDisc or DAT. It is prevented by the
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System). Recording from
analogue inputs is not affected.
Advanced Recording (continued)
CD player,
MiniDisc
player,
etc. Digital signals
Digitally recorded
MiniDisc
Cannot record
Digital
connectionDigital
connection
Playback
side
Recording
side
First trackSecond trackThird trackTrack A Track B Track  CFirst trackSecond trackThird trackTrack A Track B Track  C
Numbering restrictionIf you try to number more than 10 tracks in certain amount
of time, ÒSORRYÓ will be displayed and the operation will
be disabled.
In that case, wait until the next operation can be resumed.In stereo recoding Within 40 secondsIn 2 times long recording Within 80 secondsIn 4 times long recording Within 160 seconds
In monaural recording Within 80 seconds 
						

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Useful Features
Ð Recording from a Microphone Ð
To record from a microphone1
Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC
IN socket.
2
Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 17).To interrupt a recording
Press the 06 button whilst recording.
lTo resume recording, press the 06 button again.
The track number will be increased by one each time
you interrupt a recording.To stop recording
Press the ¥ n / :OFF button.
To write recorded contents on the MiniDisc
Press the ¥ n / :OFF button whilst in the stop mode.
Recording from a Microphone
To the MIC IN
socket
Stereo microphone
(commercially available)
0dB
4dB
Level meter
lAdjust the recording level so that the maximumsound volume from the source makes the readingswing somewhere between Ð4 dB and 0 dB.
5
Press the  MODE  button repeatedly to se-
lect recording mode.
6
Press the 
06  06 06  06 
06 button.lRecording will start.
3
Press the REC button.
4
Press the 5 55 5
5
 or 4  4 4  4 
4 
button to adjust the
recording level. 
						

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Useful Features
Ð Recording from a Microphone Ð
Notes:l
Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect anything
to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the portable MD.
l
To use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type
microphone.¥When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged
in, the portable MD will provide power for the micro-
phoneÕs operation.¥If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may
not operate properly or it may cause the unit to mal-
function.
l
Insert the plug firmly. If you donÕt, the recording will not
be made properly.
l
Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8) diameter stereo
mini plug.
l
If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted
noises, set the microphone input to ÒMIC SYNC LÓ.
l
Recording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording.
1
Press the REC button.
2
Press the 5 55 5
5
 or 4  4 4  4 
4 
button to adjust the
recording level.
3
Press the  MODE  button repeatedly to se-
lect recording mode.
4
Press the ENTER button to select  the re-
cording sensitivity.MIC SYNC H : Recording starts when the unit
detects Ð24 dB or more
(The unit can start recording from
quiet sounds).
MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit
detects Ð12 dB or more.
5
When a sound, such as person speaking,is picked up by the microphone, recordingwill begin automatically.
About pause functionThe unit automatically pauses when the microphone does
not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. (Pause func-
tion does not work for approximately 10 seconds after a
recording starts.) When the microphone picks up sound
again, recording starts automatically.
Recording from a Microphone (continued)
0dB
4dB
Level meter indicator
Sound-actuated recording
(Mic Synchronised recording) 
						

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Useful Features
Ð Recording from a Microphone Ð
Track intervalsWhen recording from the microphone, track num-
bers will be created automatically at regular inter-
vals (default setting: approximately every 5 minutes).
During a mic synchro recording, the unit pauses
when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, and cre-
ates a track number.
Changing intervals between tracks1
When a recording is paused or whilst re-
cording, press the EDIT button repeatedly.lThe interval between marks may vary slightly com-
pared with the actual recording time.
2
Track numbers will be created automati-
cally at regular intervals.
Recording from a Microphone : continued
Example: Set to Ò5 minutesÓ.During a mic manual recording
lTimed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes.
(A new track number is
created every 10 minutes.) (A new track number is
created every 3 minutes.)
Creating track numbers manually
Press the REC button whilst recording.
During a mic synchro recordingIf 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.: Track number which is created when a silence lasts for 3 sec-
onds or more during synchro recording.
2 minutes 5 minutes 1 minute 5 minutes5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutesTrack
number 1Track
number 2Track
number 3Track
number 4Track
number 1Track
number 2Track
number 3Track
number 4Track
number 5
(No automatic track
numbers are created.)
(A new track number is
created every 5 minutes.) 
						

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Useful Features
Ð Checking Displays Ð
Checking Displays
To check the remaining recording time
and the total playing timeWhilst in the stop mode, press the DISP button.Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as
follows:
Disc name
Total playing
time
Remaining
recording time
Total playing
time
Notes:
lIf the disc name or the track name was not originally
recorded on the MiniDisc, ÒNO NAMEÓ will be displayed.lRemaining recording time will not be displayed with a
playback only MiniDisc.lElapsed playback time and remaining playback time may
be different from the actual time.To check the elapsed time and remaining
time of the trackDuring playback, press the DISP button.Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as
follows:
Elapsed playback
time
Remaining
playback time Track name
lRemaining time of recording varies depending on the
set recording mode.lIf the remaining time of recording is over 100 minutes,
the first digit of the seconds is not displayed on the re-
mote control. 
						

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Useful Features
Ð Checking Displays Ð
To display the playing time of an indi-
vidual track1
Whilst in the stop mode, press the 5 55 5
5
 or
4 44 4
4
 button to display the track number and
track name.
2
Press the DISP button to display the play-
ing time for that track.lEach time the 5 or 4 button is pressed, the
playing time of the previous or next track will be
displayed.
Checking the remaining amount of
battery levelThe remaining amount of battery level is shown
by the battery indicator ( 
 ) during operation.
lWhen the battery is completely discharged, the battery
indicator will flash. Recharge the battery or replace the
alkaline battery with a new one.lWhen the battery has run completely out, ÒBATT EMPTY
(LoBATT)Ó will appear. Then, the power will be discon-
nected automatically.
Notes:lIf you use the battery which you stopped charging half-
way, Ò
Ó  may appear. It does not mean that the bat-
tery is completely charged.
lThe battery indicator will not correctly display the remain-
ing capacity for approximately 20 seconds after the power
has been turned on.lWhen the AC adaptor or a separately available car adap-
tor is used, the battery indicator will not be shown.lThe number of bars shown in the battery indicator may
increase or decrease, depending on the operation be-
ing performed. This is normal.
Track name Track number
Playing time
Checking Displays : continued
When the battery
level is highWhen the battery
level is very lowHow to read the battery indicator