Sharp MD-SR50H User Manual

PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDEROPERATION MANUALThank you for purchasing this SHARP product.For the best performance, read this manual carefully.It will gui

10AUDIO OUTRIGHT LEFTPreparationConnections9To the wallsocketTo the DC IN5V socketRed : To RightWhite : To LeftTo the OPTICAL/LINE IN socketTo a stere

11DIGITAL OUTPreparationConnections : continuedTo connect to a stereo system with a “DIGITAL OUT” or “OPTICAL OUT” socket10To a stereo system with a &

12RecordingBasic operation153Notes:● Changing the volume level whilst recording does not af-fect the recording.● You cannot adjust the bass level whil

13Basic operation12Recording : continued1 Press the REC button.2 Begin playback on the stereo system con-nected to this unit.3 Press the REC LEVEL (55

14Basic operationPlaybackTo the socket3113Check that the HOLD switchon the back is released.Before PlaybackLeftchannelRightchannel

15Basic operationNotes:●If power failure occurs whilst playing a disc using the ACadaptor, disconnect it from the wall socket. Otherwise, play-back ma

1615Useful FeaturesAdvanced Recording1351 Press the REC button.2 Begin playback on the stereo system con-nected to this unit.3 Press the REC LEVEL ( 5

171 Press the MODE button whilst the record-ing is paused.2 Start recording.Useful FeaturesDouble time recording in monaural mode1Notes:● When the uni

18Useful Features21,43To start recording from the middle of a trackYou can erase a portion of a track and make a newrecording.● All of the tracks that

19Useful FeaturesTo create your own track numbersYou can create your own track numbers at any point.Whilst recording, additional track numbers can be

2Important IntroductionContents1Important IntroductionSpecial Notes... 2-3Precautions...

20Useful FeaturesAbout track numbers1. Track numbers are created automatically during re-cording via the analogue connection when a silenceof 1 second

21Useful Features3415To record from a microphone1 Connect a stereo microphone to the MICIN socket.2 Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 8).3 Press the

22Useful FeaturesNotes:● Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect anythingto the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the main unit.● To use a microphone, b

23Useful FeaturesTrack intervalsWhen recording from the microphone, track num-bers will be created automatically at regular inter-vals (default settin

24Useful FeaturesAdvanced playback23To locate the next track:Press the 44444 button whilst the unit is stopped.To locate the previous track:Press the

25Useful FeaturesRandom play or repeat playDuring playback, press the MODE button repeat-edly to select the playback mode.Notes:● If the playback mode

26Useful FeaturesChecking DisplaysTo check the remaining recording timeand the total playing timeWhilst in the stop mode, press the DISP button.Each t

27To display the playing time of an indi-vidual track1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the 55555 or44444 button to display the track number andtrack na

2827Useful FeaturesBattery Power512341256To the DC IN5V socketAC 230-240V,50/60 HzTo wall socket Charging the rechargeable batteryWhen a separately av

2928Using with the rechargeable or alkaline battery1 Disconnect the AC adaptor.2 Insert the rechargeablebattery or alkaline batteryfrom the (+) marked

3DEUTSCHFRANÇAISESPAÑOLSVENSKAITALIANONEDERLANDSENGLISHImportant Introduction2Special NotesNOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.SERVICE INFORMATIONIn the unlikel

3029Hold FunctionUseful FeaturesMove the HOLD switch to the safety position(direction indicated by the arrow).(An orange mark appears.)● To cancel the

31Listening to a MiniDisc through a stereo system or a car stereoNotes:● When recording with stereo system, eliminate the con-firmation sound (page 38

323 Press the DISP button repeatedly to selectthe type of characters.● The first 3 characters in the group of the selectedcharacters will be displayed

33Advanced FeaturesTo add characters1 Put the unit in the character input mode.(Perform steps 1 - 2 on page 31.)2 Press the VOL + or VOL – button to m

34Advanced Features331 Insert a Master MiniDisc.2 Whilst in the stop mode, press the EDITbutton to select “NAME STAMP”.3 Press the ENTER/SYNC button.●

35Advanced Features34Titling a MiniDisc : continuedNotes:● If the total number of tracks on the master MiniDisc doesnot match that on the MiniDisc for

3635Editing a recorded MiniDiscAdvanced features1 Start playing the track to be erased, andpress the 06 06 06 06 06 button.2 Press the EDIT button to

37Advanced features36Editing a recorded MiniDisc : continuedTo divide a track1 Start playing the track to be divided into two.Press the 0606060606 but

3837Editing a recorded MiniDisc : continuedAdvanced featuresTo move a track1 Play the track to be moved, and press the0606060606 button.2 Press the ED

39Advanced features38Changing default settings1 With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MODEbutton for 2 seconds or more. “SET UP”will appear.● When you r

4Cautions● At full volume, prolonged listening to a personal stereomay damage the user’s hearing.This model complies with the law if used with the cor

4039ReferencesResuming auto play When you stop playback and replay the MiniDiscwithout removing it, playback starts from the pointyou stopped it. On

4140The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order.MiniDisc System LimitationsReferences40SYMPTOM“

4241Error MessagesERROR MESSAGESBATT EMPTYBLANK MDCan’t COPYCan’t EDITCan’t READ (*)Can’t RECCan’t STAMPCan’t WRITEDEFECTDISC FULLEr-MD (**)HOLDLOCKED

43ReferencesError Messages : continuedERROR MESSAGESNO SIGNALPLAY MDPOWER ?PROTECTEDSORRYTEMP OVERTOC FORM (**)TOC FULLTr. Protect? DISCMEANING● Poor

4443TroubleshootingReferencesMany potential “problems” can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician.If something seems to be wron

45ReferencesTroubleshooting : continuedIf trouble occursWhen this product is subjected to strong external in-terference (mechanical shock, excessive s

4645SpecificationsAs a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changesfor product impr

47ReferencesIndex46PreparationConnections ...9,10Insert a MiniDisc...

Subject to the terms listed below, Sharp Electronics (U.K.)Ltd. (hereinafter called “the Company”) guarantee to pro-vide for the repair of, or at its

5DEUTSCHFRANÇAISESPAÑOLSVENSKAITALIANONEDERLANDSENGLISHPrecautionsImportant● Do not wear your earphones when you are crossingstreets or near traffic.●

6Names of Controls and IndicatorsMain unit1. Volume Up/Cursor Button (13, 32)2. Volume Down/Cursor Button (13, 32)3. Edit/Auto Mark/Time Mark Button(1

7DEUTSCHFRANÇAISESPAÑOLSVENSKAITALIANONEDERLANDSENGLISH6Display panel20. Level Meter21. Monaural Long-Play Mode Indicator22. Record Indicator23. Synch

8Important Introduction7AccessoriesNotes:● Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included.● T

98PreparationInserting a MiniDisc1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the com-partment door.2 Lift it up.3 Insert a MiniDisc by pressing the middleof the