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Troubleshooting

Many potential "problems" can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something seems to be wrong
with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre.

The unit does not turn on.

Is the AC adaptor disconnected?

Is the battery exhausted?

Is the unit in the hold mode?

Has condensation formed inside the unit?

Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by
static electricity?

No sound is heard from the earphones.

Is the volume set too low?

Is the remote control unit or the earphones plugged
in?

Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it instead
of a MiniDisc containing music?

When the operation buttons are pressed, the unit does
not respond.

Is the unit in the hold mode?

Is the battery being charged?

Is the battery exhausted?

Is the remote control unit plug or the earphones plug
inserted firmly?

Some sounds are skipped.

Is the battery exhausted?

Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?

The MiniDisc cannot be ejected.

Has the track number or character information been
written on the disc yet?

Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?

Summary of Contents for MD-MT888H

Page 1: ...in operating your SHARP product MODEL MD MT888H OPERATION MANUAL If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product please visit our web site www sharp co uk support Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours or 01 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland 0101 MT888H_UK_F 01 8 30 1 57 PM 1 ...

Page 2: ... Rechargeable nick el metal hydride battery AD N55BT x 1 Battery charger x 1 Connection cable for analogue re cording x 1 Connection cable for digital record ing x 1 Carrying bag x 1 Battery case x 1 z Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included z The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing ...

Page 3: ...ecording and Group Recording 16 Group Playback 17 Recording 18 21 Playback 22 24 Useful Features Advanced Playback 25 27 Advanced Recording 28 33 Recording from a Microphone 34 37 Checking Displays 38 39 Advanced Features Page Titling a MiniDisc 40 42 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc 43 50 Hold Function 51 Changing Default Settings 52 53 Listening through Another System 54 References Other Features and...

Page 4: ...d with the MD MT888H must not be used with other equipment z To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing liquids No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus z Never use an AC adaptor other than the one specified Otherwise problems or serious hazards may be cre ated Caution z When recording important selections make a preli...

Page 5: ... to hazardous radiation Laser Diode Properties z Material GaAIAs z Wavelength 785 nm z Pulse time Read mode 0 8 mW Continuous Write mode max 10 mW 0 5S min cycle 1 5S Repetition Notes z 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 Performers Protection Act 1958...

Page 6: ...s unit as it may be damaged z SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised serv ice centre Storing the unit Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places z 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 malfuncti...

Page 7: ...51 6 Rechargeable Battery Cover 10 7 2 V DC Input Socket 12 8 Optical Line Input Socket 14 15 9 Microphone Input Socket 34 10 Remote Control Earphones Line Output Socket 18 22 11 Open Lever 13 12 3 Colour Indicators 23 53 13 Battery Indicator 14 Disc Mode Indicator 15 Synchro Recording Indicator 16 Record Indicator 17 TOC Indicator 18 Group Indicator 19 Repeat Indicator 20 Random Indicator 21 Leve...

Page 8: ...8 5 Group Clear Button 16 21 6 Menu Button 19 21 23 25 27 40 7 Hold Switch 51 8 Disc Mode Indicator 9 Group Name Indicator 10 Disc Name Indicator 11 Group Indicator 12 Total Track Number Indicator 13 Synchro Recording Indicator 14 Record Indicator 15 Random Indicator 16 Repeat Indicator 17 Recording Mode Indicators 18 Track Number Indicator 19 Character Time Information Indicator 20 Battery Indica...

Page 9: ...nditions Whilst stopped playback paused digital recording analogue recording microphone recording or when a group recorded MD or non group MD is loaded If you move the M button toward Playback pause selecting a character If you move the M button toward Fast reverse selecting a track menu and setting item moving cursor adjusting recording level select ing a character If you move the M button toward...

Page 10: ...e battery is charged or used it will get slightly warm This is normal Caution z Use the specified battery AD N55BT only Do not charge a battery nickel cadmium alkaline etc other than that specified z If the rechargeable battery terminal is dirty charging may not start In such a case wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth z Do not disassemble the battery 1 Insert the rechargeable battery 2 Connect the ...

Page 11: ... F z The unit can be left in the charging state after it is completed Refresh If you charge the battery before it runs out completely the operating time may be shortened To avoid this the bat tery is discharged automatically and refreshed Display Conditions Charging Scroll Charging completed When the unit is not set correctly on the charger the rechargeable terminal is dirty or foreign mate rial a...

Page 12: ...remove the plug from the socket for safety z Insert each plug fully Note When the power failure occurs whilst playing back music using the AC adaptor unplug the unit If it is left plugged in playback may start automatically after the power is restored 1 Take out the lead from the charger 2 Connect the lead to the main unit at DC IN 2 V socket 3 Connect the AC adaptor ...

Page 13: ...a MiniDisc Notes z Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder z If any resistance is felt do not force the MiniDisc into the unit as it may cause damage to the unit If resist ance is felt remove the MiniDisc and reload it z The lid cannot be opened if TOC is displayed refer to the instruction on page 21 1 2 Back of the portable MD 1 Open the battery case cover 2 Insert an alkaline battery into the...

Page 14: ...01 8 30 2 fm 14 MD MT888H Preparation Connections Connections You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD ...

Page 15: ...01 8 30 2 fm 15 MD MT888H Preparation Connections ...

Page 16: ...ing the group When the group mode is selected for recording tracks are played by the group starting with the first track of the group When the group mode is cancelled tracks will be num bered sequentially from the beginning Setting the group mode To cancel the group mode Hold down the GROUP button on the remote control for 1 second or more so that GROUP goes out Caution The group recorded MD may n...

Page 17: ...can select a group to play back When the group mode is cancelled GROUP goes out Tracks are numbered in the order they are recorded Note If a group recorded MD is played back with the equip ment that does not support the group function the disc name will not be displayed correctly and the group name will not be displayed at all Example 0 BEST 1 10 Setting the group mode Inserting a group recorded M...

Page 18: ...01 8 30 3 fm 18 MD MT888H Basic Operation Recording Recording ...

Page 19: ...er to page 21 z When group recording is not performed hold down the GROUP button for 1 second or more so that GROUP goes out z Setting for the group recording will not be changed until a new setting is entered 4 Begin playback on the stereo system con nected to this portable MD 5 Move the M button toward or to adjust the recording level page 20 You can perform the same operation by holding down th...

Page 20: ... not possible to remove the MiniDisc whilst TOC is dis played To update the recorded contents of the MiniDisc Whilst in the stop mode move the M button toward You can perform the same operation by pressing the button on the main unit z The power turns off after recorded contents have been updated on the MiniDisc Recording level Analogue recording Adjust the recording level so that the maximum soun...

Page 21: ...til the battery main power is restored and the unit is turned on Your new recordings or edited changes will be lost and your MiniDisc may become unusable Caution Whilst TOC or T EDIT is displayed follow the instruc tions below Otherwise tracks may not be recorded properly 1 Hold down the REC button for 2 seconds or more 2 Hold down the GROUP button for 1 second or more to display GROUP 3 Press the...

Page 22: ...01 8 30 3 fm 22 MD MT888H Basic Operation Playback Playback ...

Page 23: ...utes whilst in the stop mode the power will shut off automatically To turn off the power Whilst in the stop mode move the M button toward z You can perform the same operation by pressing the button on the main unit 3 colour indicators Green light flashing Stereo playback or monaural playback Yellow light flashes twice 2 times long playback stereo Orange light flashes four times 4 times long playba...

Page 24: ...ding to your usual expectations of noise high volume may damage your hearing z The sound escaping from your earphones may annoy people around you In particularly crowded places such as on trains or buses reduce the volume To search a desired group 1 Press the M button 2 Move the M button toward or to select B BASS and press it 3 Move the M button toward or to select the bass strength and press it ...

Page 25: ...he unit will enter the playback mode z You can perform the same operation by holding down the or button on the main unit To move to the beginning of the next track During playback move the M button toward once To restart the track being played During playback move the M button toward once To locate the next track In the stop mode move the M button toward once To locate the previous track In the st...

Page 26: ...repeat or single track repeat play you can forward or reverse the MiniDisc only within the track being played Display on the remote control When the group mode is selected GROUP lights up When the group mode is cancelled GROUP goes out RANDOM Random playback Tracks are played back at random within a group and playback stops au tomatically after all tracks are ended After all tracks are played back...

Page 27: ...arts To return to normal playback Select N NORMAL in step 3 and press the M button Whilst the playback is stopped or paused Keep moving the M button toward for 2 seconds or more z Intro play cannot be performed whilst the random ran dom repeat or one track repeat mode is selected In this case normal playback starts z If any operation is performed whilst in the pause mode intro play starts from the...

Page 28: ...he stereo system con nected to this portable MD 4 Move the M button toward or to adjust the recording level page 20 You can perform the same operation by pressing the or button on the main unit 5 Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys tem to enter the playback pause mode Select the starting point for your recording and press the PAUSE button 6 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the recor...

Page 29: ... again recording auto matically starts z A new track number is created when the recording resumes Long play recording 2 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 A track recorded in monaural can be played back in dou ble speed see page 27 The recording mode remains un...

Page 30: ... out the inaudible sound Since the sound is selected based on psychoacoustics masking the sound quality is not impaired This unit is equipped with the ATRAC3 com pressing system that can reduce the sound data to 1 10 or 1 20 of its original size By employing this system 2 times and 4 times long recordings are enabled in stereo mode About the recording mode You can select the recording mode from st...

Page 31: ...ic as a single track by disabling the auto marker function z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst selecting the menus z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation the previous display appears z To cancel the operation move the M button toward Note When making digital recordings using a CD player or an MiniDisc player track numbers will be created automati cally regardless of the...

Page 32: ... not be the same as on the source z Track numbers may not be created properly depend ing on the connected stereo system 1 Track numbers are created automatically during re cording via the analogue connection when a silence of 1 second or more is detected Auto marker func tion A series of tracks can be recorded as one by disabling the auto marker function see page 31 2 When recording from a CD or a...

Page 33: ...ing If the label is not attached properly the MiniDisc may jam inside the unit and you may not be able to remove it About sampling rate converter This portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter meaning it can record from digital radios or DAT tape recorders Note for digital recording You cannot copy a MiniDisc that you recorded from digital inputs to another MiniDisc or DAT It is prevented...

Page 34: ... Insert a recordable MiniDisc page 13 3 Hold down the REC button for 2 seconds or more You can perform the same operation by simply pressing the REC button on the main unit 4 To perform group recording hold down the GROUP button for 1 second or more so that GROUP is lit When group recording is not performed hold down the GROUP button for 1 second or more so that GROUP goes out ...

Page 35: ...s a plug in power type microphone z Insert the plug firmly If you don t the recording will not be made properly z Use a microphone with a 3 5 mm 1 8 diameter stereo mini plug 5 Move the M button toward or to ad just the recording level The same operation can be performed by pressing the or button on the main unit Level meter indicator Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume fro...

Page 36: ...down the GROUP button for 1 second or more so that GROUP goes out 3 Move the M button toward or to adjust the recording level page 20 The same operation can be performed by pressing the or button on the main unit 4 Press the MODE button repeatedly to select the recording mode page 29 5 Press the M button The unit enters the menu select mode 6 Move the M button toward or to select M MIC SYNC LEVEL ...

Page 37: ...ng a mic manual recording Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes During a mic synchro recording If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more a timed auto mark will be created 5 minutes after the previous mark is created Creating track numbers manually Press the REC button whilst recording 1 Whilst the recording or recording is paused press the M button The unit enters the menu select mode 2 ...

Page 38: ...layed with a playback only MiniDisc To display the playing time of an indi vidual track In the group mode track numbers in the group are dis played Disc name when GROUP is off Total playing time when GROUP is off Group name when GROUP is on Total playing time of the selected group when GROUP is on Remaining recording time 1 Whilst in the stop mode move the M button toward or to select a track numb...

Page 39: ...hen the battery is completely discharged the bat tery indicator will flash Recharge the battery or replace the alkaline battery with a new one z When the battery has run out completely LoBATT will appear Then the power will be disconnected automatically Notes z If you use the battery which you stopped charging halfway may appear It does not mean that the battery is completely charged z The battery...

Page 40: ...de has been cancelled Select the group mode before editing 1 Whilst in the stop mode press the M button The unit enters the menu select mode 2 Move the M button toward or to select N NAME and press it 3 Move the M button toward or to select D DISC and press it The unit will enter the character input mode 4 Move the M button toward to select the type of char acters You can perform the same operatio...

Page 41: ...s page 40 steps 4 8 1 Whilst the track to be named is paused press the M button The unit enters the menu select mode 2 Move the M button toward or to select N NAME and press it 3 Press the M button The unit will enter the character input mode 4 Enter the characters page 40 steps 4 8 z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst se lecting the menus z If you press the CLEAR button during the op...

Page 42: ... that contains 40 characters is changed NAME CUT will be displayed In this case delete all the characters and reenter the names z If you enter LP at the beginning of a name LP may not be displayed 1 Set the unit to character input mode Disc name page 40 steps 1 3 Group name page 41 steps 1 4 Track name page 41 steps 1 3 2 Press the VOLUME or VOLUME button to move the cursor to the character you wa...

Page 43: ... erased move the M button toward to pause it 2 Press the M button The unit enters the menu select mode 3 Move the M button toward or to select E EDIT and press it 4 Move the M button toward or to select E ERASE and press it 5 Press the M button The track will be erased 6 To erase other tracks repeat steps 1 5 1 Whilst in the stop mode press the M button The unit enters the menu select mode 2 Move ...

Page 44: ...se the GROUP CHANGE function 1 Play back the track to be divided and move the M button toward at the point where you want to divide the track to pause it 2 Press the M button The unit enters the menu select mode 3 Move the M button toward or to select E EDIT and press it 4 Move the M button toward or to select D DIVIDE and press it 5 Press the M button The track will be divided into two tracks and...

Page 45: ...mbined 1 Play back the second of the two tracks to be combined and move the M button toward to pause it 2 Press the M button The unit enters the menu select mode 3 Move the M button toward or to select E EDIT and press it 4 Move the M button toward or to select C COMBINE and press it 5 Press the M button The two tracks will be combined and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the combined t...

Page 46: ... The GROUP TOP MOVE function cannot be per formed with non group tracks or groups without tracks 1 Play back the track to be moved and move the M button toward to pause it 2 Press the M button The unit enters the menu select mode 3 Move the M button to ward or to select G GROUP and press it 4 Move the M button toward or to select C GrCHANGE and press it 5 Move the M button to ward or to select the...

Page 47: ...p name 1 Whilst in the stop mode select the group you want to erase page 24 2 Press the M button The unit enters the menu select mode 3 Move the M button toward or to select G GROUP and press it 4 Move the M button toward or to select E Gr TrERASE and press it 5 Press the M button The selected group will be erased z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst se lecting the menus z If you pres...

Page 48: ...lly Master MiniDisc operation 1 What is a master MiniDisc A recordable MiniDisc that contains tracks and charac ter information You cannot transfer the information from a playback only MiniDisc 2 What is a MiniDisc for stamping A MiniDisc that contains the same tracks in the same order as the master MiniDisc Make sure that the total number of tracks of the master MiniDisc and the one for stamping ...

Page 49: ...M button The unit will finish recording the character information and enter the stop mode If the total number of tracks on the master MiniDisc does not match that on the MiniDisc for stamping the unit will display Can tE and turn off the power z Complete the operation within 25 seconds whilst se lecting the menus z If you press the CLEAR button during the operation the previous display appears z T...

Page 50: ...ction erases all the group infor mation Check carefully before you erase it 1 Whilst in the stop mode press the M button The unit enters the menu select mode 2 Move the M button toward or to select G GROUP and press it 3 Move the M button toward or to select A GrARRANGE and press it 4 Press the M button Non group tracks are moved to after group recorded tracks 1 Whilst in the stop mode press the M...

Page 51: ...for 2 seconds or more whilst the unit is in the hold mode oFF will be shown To cancel the hold mode Move the HOLD switch away from the safety position the opposite direction of the arrow The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train If the hold function is active whilst the power is turned off the power cannot be turne...

Page 52: ... press the M button The unit enters the menu select mode 3 Move the M button toward or to select S SET UP and press it 4 Move the M button toward or to select a menu and press it 5 Move the M button toward or to select an item and press it Menu Item B BEEP Y YES Beep on Beep sound N NO Beep off A AUTO PLAY Y YES Set Auto play N NO Cancelled P PowerSave Y YES Set Auto power save N NO Cancelled D D ...

Page 53: ...d 40 seconds to reduce the power consumption If this func tion is cancelled the storage time cannot be adjusted z If this unit is used with the AC adaptor the storage time will be 40 seconds regardless of the settings z The storage time varies depending on the recording mode Digital recording level D L 1 The digital recording level you set will be kept even after can celling recording D L 2 Every ...

Page 54: ... analogue mode z Character information will not be recorded Listening through a car stereo Notes z Adjust the volume of both this portable MD and a car stereo z Do not operate this portable MD whilst you drive a car It may distract your attention and cause a traffic acci dent z Do not use any car adaptor except for the separately available AD CA55X z Remove the battery when you power the unit from...

Page 55: ...with a new one AD N55BT z 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 bat tery life will recover with normal use i e charging and discharging z To avoid shortening the service life of the battery only recharge the battery after it has been completely dis charged z If the rechargeable battery i...

Page 56: ...ic electricity No sound is heard from the earphones z Is the volume set too low z Is the remote control unit or the earphones plugged in z Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it instead of a MiniDisc containing music When the operation buttons are pressed the unit does not respond z Is the unit in the hold mode z Is the battery being charged z Is the battery exhausted z Is the remote co...

Page 57: ... unit for approxi mately 1 hour The condensation should evaporate and the unit will work properly Recording and editing are impossible z Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental erasure z Has the recording level been properly adjusted z Is the unit connected properly to the other equipment z Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure oc cur whilst recording or editing z Is the unit in ...

Page 58: ...ay not increase even if you erase short tracks The total of the recorded time and the remaining time does not match the max imum recordable time One cluster approximately 2 seconds is the minimum unit for re cording For example a 3 second track uses 2 clusters approxi mately 4 seconds Therefore the actual recordable time may be shorter than the displayed time The number of seconds indicates that i...

Page 59: ...he MD Can tR z Recording cannot be performed cor rectly due to vibration or shock Can tS Can tT Can tU z The disc data cannot be read because the disc is damaged Reload the Minidisc or replace it with an other one ERROR MES SAGES MEANING Can tSTAMP z Stamp function does not work Check the number of tracks Can tW z Cannot save the TOC information cor rectly to a MiniDisc CH displayed on the main un...

Page 60: ...mes out from the connected unit to playback Use the AC power for the connected unit z The input signal has improper sam pling frequency ERROR MES SAGES MEANING NoTRACK z There is no track to be played PLAYmd z You tried to record on a playback only disc POWER z The battery charger is defective PROTECTED z The write protection tab of a MiniDisc is set to the protected position Sorry z Since a track...

Page 61: ...e cabinet finish z Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit It may cause malfunctions ERROR MES SAGES MEANING Tr Protect z The track has been protected from be ing erased Edit the track with the device on which it was recorded DISC z A disc which contains data other than music was played A disc which contains nonmusic data cannot be played GrForm z The group recording or the GROUP RESERVE functi...

Page 62: ...RMS 10 mW 5 mW 5 mW 0 2 T H D Charging time Approx 3 0 hours 90 Approx 5 0 hours fully charged Dimensions Width 71 9 mm 2 27 32 Height 15 7 mm 5 8 Depth 78 9 mm 3 1 8 Weight 128 g 0 28 lbs with rechargeable battery Input socket Line optical digital microphone powered by the main unit Output socket Earphones impedance 32 ohms remote control unit Type Portable MiniDisc recorder Signal readout Non co...

Page 63: ...pacity AA size LR6 alkaline battery with the rechargeable battery fully charged Continuous recording Approx 19 hours Continuous play Approx 35 hours Continuous recording Approx 27 5 hours Continuous play Approx 42 5 hours Continuous recording Approx 36 5 hours Continuous play Approx 49 hours Reference input level Input impedance MIC H 0 25 mV 10 k ohms MIC L 2 5 mV 10 k ohms LINE 100 mV 20 k ohms ...

Page 64: ...dent misuse fair wear and tear neglect tampering with the equipment or any attempt at ad justment or repair other than by a Service Facility ap pointed by Sharp 5 In the unlikely event of a defect occuring the product must be returned to the Company s repair centre with proof of purchase A postage paid label and a fault re port form are supplied with the product for this purpose It is your respons...

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