MD-MT285E(UK) TINSE0539AWZZ PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. MODEL MD-MT285E OPERATION MANUAL 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).
Important Introduction -Accessories/Optional Accessories- MD-MT285E Accessories Earphones x 1 Connection Cable (for analogue recording) x 1 AC Adaptor (RADPA8058AWZZ) x 1 Connection cable (for digital recording) x 1 Carrying Bag x 1 Notes: ! Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other than those detailed above are not included. ! The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing.
MD-MT285E(UK) TINSE0539AWZZ Contents MD-MT285E " Useful Features Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5 Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Advanced Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 - 24 Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 30 Checking Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MD-MT285E Special Notes " Warnings -Special Notes- Important Introduction NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U.K. AND IRELAND SERVICE INFORMATION In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair, please use the supplied postage paid label to send your unit to the Sharp repair centre or contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
MD-MT285E ! 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, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders. ! This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. ! US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
MD-MT285E Names of Controls and Indicators Important Introduction -Names of Controls and Indicators- " Main unit 2 1 3 4 5 6 12 7 8 9 11 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 " Display panel 1. Level Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2. Random Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 3. Repeat Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 4. Long-play/Recording Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . 25 5. Monaural Mode Indicator . .
MD-MT285E 1 " Optional FM/AM tuner remote control: AD-TRC1 6 11 12 13 14 3 7 8 15 4 5 9 Reference page 1. Earphones Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2. Hold Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3. Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4. Display/FM Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 31 5. Tuner On/Band Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 6. Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
-Precautions- Important Introduction MD-MT285E Precautions " Important " Storing the unit ! Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing streets or near traffic. ! Do not use your earphones whilst driving a motor vehicle, it may create a traffic hazard and may be illegal. Remember to obey all of the safety rules in your area. ! Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against extended listening at high volume levels.
Using with the AC Adaptor MD-MT285E 1 Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert the plug on the other end into the DC IN 5V socket. AC 230V, 50/60 Hz Caution: ! Insert the plugs firmly. ! When the unit is not in use for extended periods, remove the AC adaptor from the wall socket. 3 To the wall socket Using with the Alkaline Battery Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, "AA" size). 1 2 3 Push and slide the battery cover. Open the battery cover.
MD-MT285E Inserting a MiniDisc 1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment door. 2 3 Lift up the compartment door. Notes: ! Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. Insert a MiniDisc. Insert according to the direction arrow. Preparation -Inserting a MiniDisc- 4 Close the compartment door. 1 2 3 4 ! If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resistance is felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it.
MD-MT285E(UK) TINSE0539AWZZ Connections 3 MD-MT285E 1 You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD. When recording, it is recommended to use the AC adaptor and also install the battery. Should the power failure occur, the power source would be automatically switched to the battery.
MD-MT285E Hold Function The operation can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train. (The main unit and remote control operate independently.) -Hold Function- Preparation Optional FM/AM tuner remote control: AD-TRC1 Hold down the HOLD button for 3 seconds or more. Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction indicated by the arrow).
Before Recording " About the TOC After any recording or editing function, "TOC" (Table Of Contents) is displayed. To finalise the recording or editing function, turn the power off. During this process, "TOC" will flash and "TOC EDIT!" will be displayed. During any recording or editing function, the MiniDisc unit lid is locked, and the MiniDisc cannot be removed until the process is finalised.
MD-MT285E Recording Radio programmes can be received with the FM/AM tuner remote control, however, they cannot be recorded on MD. 3 Press the REC LEVEL or adjust the recording level. button to Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB.
MD-MT285E Press the MENU/ENTER button. To interrupt recording Press the or button repeatedly to select the recording mode (page 25). Press the button. ! To resume recording, press the button again. ! The track number will be increased by one each time the recording is interrupted. SP 9 (Stereo recording) (2 times long recording) (4 times long recording) (Monaural recording) Press the MENU/ENTER button. The mode will be set automatically after 7 seconds even if the MENU/ENTER button is not pressed.
MD-MT285E MD Playback Left channel R Optional FM/AM tuner remote control (AD-TRC1) -MD Playback- Basic Operation L Right channel To the REMOTE/ PHONES socket TINSE0539AWZZ (UK) Note: To operate without the FM/AM tuner remote control, connect earphones to the REMOTE/PHONES socket. 16 MD-MT285E TINSE0539AWZZ 03/7/15 MD_MT285E_3.
MD-MT285E 1 To interrupt playback Press the button. To resume playback, press the button again. 2 To stop playback 3 Press the :OFF/HOLD button. The power will turn off automatically after 2 minutes if the unit is left in the stop mode. Insert the earphone plug firmly into the earphone socket on the remote control. 2 Plug the remote control into the REMOTE/ PHONES socket on the unit. 3 4 Insert a MiniDisc (page 10). Press the Press the :OFF/HOLD button whilst in the stop mode.
MD-MT285E MD Playback (continued) " Bass control BASS 1 Emphasised slightly. BASS 2 Emphasised more. BASS 3 Emphasised fully. BASS OFF Cancelled. (Default setting) 1 During playback, press the MENU/ENTER button. 2 Press the or button repeatedly to select "SOUND ADJ" and then press the MENU/ENTER button. 3 Press the or button repeatedly to select bass setting, and the VOL. + or VOL. - button to select "B3".
MD-MT285E(UK) TINSE0539AWZZ Listening to the Radio 1 ! During MD recording or editing, the TUNER/ BAND button does not work. 2 Press the or desired station. button to tune in to the Manual tuning: Press the or button as many times as required to tune in to the desired station. Auto tuning: When the or button is pressed for 1 second or more, scanning will start automatically and the tuner will stop at the first receivable broadcast station.
MD-MT285E Listening to the Radio (continued) FM/AM aerial: Basic Operation -Listening to the Radio- ! The earphone lead works as an FM aerial. Keep it as straight as possible. ! An AM aerial is installed in the remote control. Change the direction for optimum reception. About contrast adjustment: FM AM In the tuner mode, display contrast gets darker or weaker by temperature changes. If this should happen, you can adjust the contrast.
Memorising a station You can store 10 AM and 30 FM stations in memory and recall them at the push of a button. MD-MT285E 1 2 Whilst holding down the BASS/MEMORY button, press the button for 1 second or more. Auto scan starts. 2 3 1 The preset number flashes and scanning starts. 3 When scanning reaches the end, the preset number returns to "P1" and remains displayed.
MD-MT285E Memorising a station (continued) " Presetting stations manually You can manually save stations which are not received with auto scan. It is also possible to change the stored stations. -Memorising a station- Basic Operation 1 Tune in to the desired station. (Perform steps 1 - 2 in "Tuning" on page 16.) 2 Hold down the BASS/MEMORY button for 1 second to enter the preset tuning saving mode. 3 Within 10 seconds, press the or button to select the preset channel number.
Advanced Playback ! To locate the desired portion MD-MT285E 1 ! To locate the beginning of a track 2 To move to the beginning of the next track: Press the button during playback. 3 To restart the track being played: button during playback. To locate the next track: Press the button whilst the unit is stopped. To locate the previous track: Press the For audible fast forward: Press and hold down the button during playback.
MD-MT285E Advanced Playback (continued) ! Random play or repeat play [On the main unit] 1 -Advanced Playback- Useful Features 2 3 4 During playback, press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "PLAY MODE". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select the desired playback mode.
Advanced Recording Press the or button repeatedly to select the desired recording mode. Stereo recording (SP) Monaural recording In monaural, you can record twice as long as the stereo recording. 2 2 times long recording (LP2) 3 4 Monaural recording (MONO) 5 4 times long recording (LP4) Press the MENU/ENTER button. The mode will be set automatically after 7 seconds even if the MENU/ENTER button is not pressed. 6 Start recording.
-Advanced Recording- Useful Features MD-MT285E Advanced Recording (continued) Notes: " In 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 earphones, the recorded sound is monaural. " Tracks 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, no sound is heard.
MD-MT285E ! Playback sound-actuated recording Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound from the stereo system (Synchronised recording). 1 7 8 Press the MENU/ENTER button. 2 Select the recording mode (step 4, page 25) and press the MENU/ENTER button. 3 The mode will be set automatically after 7 seconds even if the MENU/ENTER button is not pressed. 1 2 3 4 Press the REC button. Begin playback on the stereo system connected to this portable MD.
MD-MT285E Advanced Recording (continued) ! To start recording from the middle of a track 1 You can erase a portion of a track and make a new recording. All of the tracks that follow the newly recorded track will be erased. 2 During playback, press the button at the point where you want to begin recording. Press the REC button. 3 -Advanced Recording- Useful Features To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button. Press the MENU/ENTER button.
MD-MT285E 1 ! To create your own track numbers ! Recording tracks as a single track You can create your own track numbers at any point. You can record several pieces of music as a single track by disabling the auto marker function. 2 When recording is paused or whilst recording...
MD-MT285E Advanced Recording (continued) ! About track numbers -Advanced Recording- Useful Features 1. Track numbers are created automatically during recording via the analogue connection when a silence of 1 second or more is detected (Auto marker function). A series of tracks can be recorded as one by disabling the auto marker function (see page 29).
Checking Displays MD-MT285E B A Track name 2 Elapsed playback time Notes: " If the disc name or the track name was not originally recorded on the MiniDisc, "NO NAME" will be displayed. " Elapsed playback time and remaining playback time may be different from the actual time. " The selected display will not change even after the disc is replaced.
MD-MT285E Checking Displays (continued) -Checking Displays- Useful Features ! To check the remaining recording time and the total playing time [On the main unit] 1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ENTER button. 2 Press the or button repeatedly to select "DISPLAY". 3 Press the MENU/ENTER button. 4 Press the or button. Each time the or button is pressed, the display will change as follows.
MD-MT285E ! To display the playing time of an individual track 4 5 6 B 2 3 How to read the battery indicator 4 Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "DISPLAY". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button C to select the playing time. Press the MENU/ENTER button. [On the optional FM/AM tuner remote control: ADTRC1] 1 Whilst in the stop mode, select a track by pressing the or button. 2 Press the DISPLAY/FM MODE button.
MD-MT285E Titling a MiniDisc ! Creating disc and track names Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or recording prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited. 2 -Titling a MiniDisc- Advanced Features 1 3 4 5 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ ENTER button.
MD-MT285E ! To enter a space " "TOC" will be displayed. To write the updated contents to the MiniDisc, press the :OFF/HOLD button. " You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is displayed. "TOC" will not disappear until the recorded contents have been updated. Space ! Characters (symbols) Capital letters D L A B C D E F G H S T U V W X Y Z . I J , / g h i z . , / K L M N O P Q R Lower-case letters D L s a b c e f t u v w x d y j Press the VOL.
MD-MT285E Titling a MiniDisc (continued) ! To add characters ! Stamping titles from another MiniDisc 1 Before stamping Put the unit in the character input mode. (Perform steps 1 - 5 on page 34.) Press the VOL. + or VOL. - button to move the cursor to the character before which you want to add a new character. When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks are recorded, you can transfer the character information (disc and track names) of the Master MiniDisc to another MiniDisc (for stamping). 1.
MD-MT285E Master MiniDisc operation Operation of the MiniDisc for stamping 1 9 Insert a master MiniDisc. 1 Load a MiniDisc for stamping. 2 Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for the target one. 4 5 6 Press the or button repeatedly to select "NAME STAMP". Press the MENU/ENTER button. The unit will finish recording the character information and enter the stop mode.
MD-MT285E Editing a Recorded MiniDisc ! To erase one track at a time ! To erase all of the tracks at once 1 1 Advanced Features -Editing a Recorded MiniDisc- 2 3 4 5 Start playing the track to be erased, and press the button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or lect "ERASE". 2 3 4 button repeatedly to se- 5 6 Press the or button repeatedly to select "ALL ERASE". Press the MENU/ENTER button.
MD-MT285E ! To divide a track ! To combine tracks 1 1 6 Press the or lect "DIVIDE". button repeatedly to se- 6 Press the or lect "COMBINE". button repeatedly to se- Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button. 7 4 5 Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the MENU/ENTER button again.
MD-MT285E Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) ! To move a track 1 Advanced Features -Editing a Recorded MiniDisc- 2 3 4 5 6 Play the track to be moved, and press the button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or lect "MOVE". button repeatedly to se- Press the MENU/ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button. 7 Press the tion. 8 Press the MENU/ENTER button again.
Changing Default Settings MD-MT285E 1 ! Beep sound 1 With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MENU/ ENTER button for 2 seconds or more. "SET UP" will appear. You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when you press a button. 2 When you release the button, "BEEP" will flash. ! Auto play You can make the unit not play automatically when you insert a playback-only MiniDisc or an accidental erasure protected MiniDisc. 3 4 5 Press the or button to select the menu.
MD-MT285E Listening through Another System ! Listening through a stereo system Advanced Features -Listening through Another System- To the LINE INPUT sockets White: To the left Red: To the right ! Listening through a car stereo Optional cassette adaptor (AD-CT14) Optional FM/AM tuner remote control (AD-TRC1) Optional car adaptor (AD-CA20X) Optional FM/AM tuner remote control (AD-TRC1) To the REMOTE /PHONES socket To the DC IN 5V socket Notes: " Adjust the volume of both this portable MD and a car st
Troubleshooting ! Resuming auto play When you stop and then re-start playback, without removing the disc, playback will resume from the point at which the disc was stopped. Stopping Stopped track 3 The unit does not turn on. " Is the AC adaptor disconnected? 4 Stopping Stopped track Playing " Is the unit in the hold mode? 5 " 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.
MD-MT285E Troubleshooting (continued) Some sounds are skipped. " Is the battery exhausted? " Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration? The MiniDisc cannot be ejected. References -Troubleshooting- " Has the track number or character information been written on the disc yet? " Is the unit in the recording or editing mode? Recording and editing are impossible.
MiniDisc System Limitations MD-MT285E 1 The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order. 2 LIMITATIONS More than 255 tracks (maximum) cannot be recorded regardless of the recording time. If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited repeatedly or if it has scratches (recording skips scratched parts), you may not be able to record the maximum tracks above. The remaining recording time does not increase even though you erased tracks.
MD-MT285E Error Messages ERROR MESSAGES MEANING BATT EMPTY " The battery has run down. BLANK MD References -Error Messages- Can't COPY ERROR MESSAGES Can'tSTAMP " Nothing is recorded. (Check the number of tracks.) Can'tWRITE " You tried to record from a copy prohibited MiniDisc. " Cannot save the TOC information correctly to a MiniDisc. DEFECT! " The disc is scratched. (If the recorded sound is not right, retry recording or replace the disc with a recordable one.
MD-MT285E 1 ERROR MESSAGES " Poor connection of the digital cable. TEMP OVER " No output signal comes out from the connected unit. (Use the AC power for the connected unit.) " The input signal has improper sampling frequency. PLAY MD " You tried to record on a playbackonly disc. POWER ? " AC adaptor other than specified. TOC FORM (**) TOC FULL Tr. Protect PROTECTED " The write protection tab of a MiniDisc is set to the protected position.
MD-MT285E Maintenance Specifications References -Maintenance/Specifications- ! Cleaning When the unit becomes dirty Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water (external surfaces only). Clean the plugs and the connecting sockets. If the plugs or sockets are dirty, noise may be heard. Cleaning will prevent noise. Caution: " Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thinner, etc.). It may damage the cabinet finish.
MD-MT285E Input sensitivity: LINE Reference input level Input impedance 100 mV 20 k ohms Output level: TINSE0539AWZZ (UK) Specified output Maximum output level Load impedance Earphones - 10 mW + 10 mW 32 ohms LINE 250 mV (-12 dB) - 10 k ohms 1 Battery life: When using a commercially available, high capacity, "AA" size (LR6), alkaline battery Stereo 2 Continuous recording: Approx. 8.5 hours 3 Continuous play: Approx. 33 hours 2 times long Continuous recording: Approx.
MD-MT285E Specifications (continued) ! Optional FM/AM tuner remote control: AD-TRC1 -Specifications- References The following values are obtained with the FM/AM tuner remote control connected to MD-MT285E. Radio output power: RMS: 10 mW (5 mW + 5 mW) (5 % T.H.D.) Dimensions: Width: 92 mm (3 - 5/8") Height: 21 mm (27/32") Depth: 20 mm (13/16") Weight: 34 g (0.07 lbs.) Frequency range: FM: 87.
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