MD-DR470H

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you
in operating your SHARP product.

Contents
Important Introduction

Page Page
! Important Introduction ! Useful Features
-Introduction/Contents-

Special Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Group Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 My Entry Playback
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 (favourite track playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 26
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Advanced Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 30
Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6 Advanced Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 35
! Preparation Recording from a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 - 39
Checking Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 - 42
Using with the Rechargeable Battery. . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8
Using with the AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using with the Alkaline Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ! Advanced Features
Inserting a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Titling a MiniDisc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 - 47
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 12 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 - 53
Wearing the Earphones (ear-fit type) . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 - 56
! Basic Operation Hold Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Selecting Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Listening through Another System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Long Time Recording and Group Recording . . . . . 14
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 19 ! References
Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Other Features and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 23 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 - 61
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
MiniDisc System Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 - 64
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 - 66

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Special Notes MD-DR470H

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" US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
" The AC adaptor supplied with the MD-DR470H must not be used with other equipment.
" When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded.
" SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit.
" The letters in brackets contained in the model number indicate the colour of the product only. Operation and specifications
are unaffected.

Features

Important Introduction
-Special Notes/Features-
! A Portable MD player with "Mobile 1-bit dig- ! "4-pole plug headphone" optimizes "Mobile
ital amplifier" 1-bit digital amplifier"
" The 1-bit digital signal is sent to a constant voltage cir- " SHARP has adopted "4-pole plug" headphones and a
cuit directly from a high-order modulation circuit. remote control that completely separate right and left
The amplifier transmits and amplifies the signal, and sound. Enjoy the high quality sound of the "Mobile 1-
allows extremely natural and clear sound with little bit digital amplifier".
deterioration.
" High-quality sound is achieved by vast improvements L+ R+ L- R-
in the sound resolution. The speed and the smooth- 4-pole plug for mobile
ness of rise of the sound are consequently ensured. 1-bit digital amplifier

! 122-hour* playback and 57-hour* recording

" The low power consumption LSI, consisting of the Conventional 3-pole plug
ATRAC LSI and the high-order modulation circuit,
enables extended hours of playback. L R GND
(* Refer to "Specifications" on page 66.)

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MD-DR470H Accessories
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Remote control x 1 Battery carrying case x 1 Battery case x 1 Carrying bag x 1

Important Introduction

4-pole 4-pole
plug plug
-Accessories-

AC Adaptor Rechargeable nickel-met- Earphones (inner ear Earphones (ear-fit type) x 1

(RADPA7057AWZZ) x 1 al hydride battery (AD- type) x 1
N55BT) x 1

4-pole
plug

Connection cable (for an- Connection cable (for PC Output conversion cable Connection cable (for dig-
alogue recording) x 1 analogue recording) x 1 (4-pole to 3-pole plug con- ital recording) x 1
version) x 1

Notes:
" You can hear the sound only from one earphone if you use the supplied earphones with other equipment.
" 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.

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Precautions MD-DR470H

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! Important ! Storing the unit
" Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places.
streets or near traffic. " Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours (espe-
" Do not use your earphones whilst driving a cially in cars with the doors and windows closed) or near
motor vehicle, it may create a traffic haz- heaters. (The cabinet may deform, change colour or the
ard and may be illegal. Remember to obey unit may malfunction.)
all of the safety rules in your area. " Places exposed to excessive dust.
" Places exposed to water.
" Places where temperatures are excessively high or low.

Important Introduction
" Places (bathrooms) where the humidity is extremely high.
" Places with strong magnetic fields such as TVs or loud-
" Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts speakers.
advise against extended listening at high volume levels. " Places exposed to vibration.
" If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume " Places where sand can easily enter the inside of the unit
or discontinue use. (beaches etc.).
" No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should

-Precautions-
" If the unit is used near radio tuners or TVs, noise and/or
be placed on the apparatus. picture interference may result. If you experience these
" Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of problems, move the unit away from such devices.
battery disposal.
" The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate. It is not recommended to put the por-
" This portable MD should only be used within the range of table MD into a rear pocket, as this
0C - 40C (32F - 104F). may damage the product when sitting.
To avoid accidental electric shock or other possible
problems, observe the precautions listed below.
" Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
" Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
" Do not use the unit near open flames.
" Do not spill liquid on the unit. Using this unit near mobile phones
" Do not use an external power supply, other than the 5 V may cause noise pickup. If it occurs,
DC supplied with this unit as it may be damaged. move it away from them.
" SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper
use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised service
centre.

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MD-DR470H Names of Controls and Indicators
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! Main unit
1 4 Reference page
1. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button . . . . . . . . . . 16, 22, 57
5 2. Group Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 24
3. Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/Recording Level/
2 Name Select Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 23, 43
6 4. Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 22
-Names of Controls and Indicators-
Important Introduction
5. Record Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6. Menu Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7 7. Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8. Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
9. 5 V DC Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 8 10. Battery Connection Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
11. Optical/Line Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
9 12. Microphone Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
13. Remote Control/Earphones/
10 Line Output Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 58
14. Open Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
15. Rechargeable Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
11 15 16. Record Indicator
17. TOC Indicator
12 14 18. Level Meter
13 19. Repeat/Random Indicators
20. Synchro Recording Indicator
16 17 18 19 21. Disc/Group/Track Information Indicators
22 22. Battery Indicator
20 23. Alarm Indicator
23 24. Disc Mode Indicator
25. Character/Time Information Indicator
21 24 26. Recording Mode Indicators
27. Group Indicator
25 28. My Entry Indicator
26 27 28

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! Remote control unit
Reference page
1 2 3 4 5 1. Earphones Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2. Bass Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3. Display Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4. Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5. Group Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

-Names of Controls and Indicators-

Important Introduction
6. Volume Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
11 7. Stop/Power Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 22
8. Fast Reverse Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6 7 8 9 10 9. Play/Pause Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
10. Fast Forward Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
11. Hold Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
12. Disc Mode Indicator
13. Total Track Number Indicator
14. Track Number Indicator
15. Character/Time Information Indicator
16. Random Indicator
17. Repeat Indicator
12 13 14 15 16 17 18. Synchro Recording Indicator
19. Record Indicator
20. Group Indicator
21. My Entry Indicator
22. Battery Indicator
23. Recording Mode Indicators
18 19 20 21 22 23

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MD-DR470H Using with the Rechargeable Battery
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! Charging the rechargeable battery
When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time
or when you want to use it after a long period of disuse,
be sure to charge it fully.

-Using with the Rechargeable Battery- 2 1 Insert the rechargeable battery.

A rechargeable battery other than the AD-N55BT
cannot be charged.
2 Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then
insert the plug on the other end into the DC IN 5V
1 socket.
Preparation

3 Press the CHARGE button.

The battery indicator will scroll, Scrolling

and battery will begin charging.

Notes:
" After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, it
will get slightly warm. This is normal.
" When the portable MD is turned on or operating, the
battery will not be charged.
" For information about the battery life, see the battery
item in the "Specifications" on page 66.
" The battery will not be charged whilst the alarm is set.

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! About charging time Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert
After about 3.5 hours have passed, " " will the plug on the other end into the DC IN 5V socket.
go out. The battery is charged up to 90% if it is
completely discharged.
To charge the battery fully, continue charging for about 2
more hours. In this case, you do not need to press the
CHARGE button. Even if the CHARGE button is pressed,
" " will not appear.

-Using with the AC Adaptor-

Notes:
" Charge the battery within the
range of 5C - 35C (41F - 95F).

Preparation
" The unit can be left in the charg-
ing state after it is completed.
" Carry the battery in the supplied
case. Apply the case on the
end.
Caution:
" Use the specified battery AD-N55BT only. Do not
charge a battery (nickel-cadmium, alkaline, etc.) other
than that specified.
Caution:
" Do not remove the outer cover of " Insert the plugs firmly.
the rechargeable battery. It may " When the unit is not in use for extended periods,
cause heat generation, fire, or ex- remove the AC adaptor from the wall socket.
plosion.
" Do not dip the battery in water, do Note:
not dispose of it in a fire, and do If power failure occurs whilst playing a disc using the AC
not take it apart. adaptor, disconnect it from the wall socket. Otherwise,
playback may start automatically when electricity
" Do not disassemble the battery. resumes.

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MD-DR470H Using with the Alkaline Battery
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Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, When using the alkaline battery, be sure to insert the
"AA" size). rechargeable battery also.

2
1 Open the case cover.
2 Insert an alkaline battery into the battery case.
-Using with the Alkaline Battery- 3 Attach the battery case to the portable MD.

Caution:
1 " Whilst you are using the rechargeable battery and the
alkaline battery at the same time, do not remove either
of them. If you do, when the unit is in the play mode,
Preparation

playback will stop. When in the recording mode, the

recorded contents will be erased, and the power may
be disconnected.
" Do not replace the battery or the rechargeable battery
during operation.
Back of the " Do not use a rechargeable battery (nickel-cad-
portable MD mium battery etc.) in the battery case.
" If the unit is not used for a long period of time, remove
the battery. (Even if the power is turned off, the battery
will be drained slowly but continuously.)

RELEASE LOCK

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Inserting a MiniDisc MD-DR470H

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1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment
door.
2 Insert a MiniDisc as shown.
3 Close the compartment door.

Notes:
" Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder.

-Inserting a MiniDisc-
Preparation
" If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into
the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resis-
tance is felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it.
" The lid cannot be opened if "TOC" is displayed; refer
to the instruction on page 18.

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MD-DR470H Connections
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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.

Preparation
-Connections-

to right
to left

Supplied connection cable

(for analogue recording)

Supplied connection cable

(for PC analogue recording) AUDIO OUT

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-Wearing the Earphones-

Preparation
Supplied connection cable (for digital recording)

Wearing the Earphones (ear-fit type)

1 Hold the earphone and unfold the ear clip.
2 Hook the ear clip on your ear.
3 Fold the ear clip and adjust the earphone to fit
your ear.

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MD-DR470H Selecting Menu
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You can set or check each function by selecting from the " " mark indicates the item selected and available direc-
menu. tions.
mark Item Items on the left and right.

No item on the left and right.

Setting
Items on the left.
Basic Operation

How to select Menu

-Selecting Menu-

[On the main unit]

Items on the right.
1 Press the MENU button.
Press the MENU button to enter the menu select
mode. Item name is displayed in the first line and
menu settings in the second line. Notes for selecting menus:
2 Select the item by pressing the or button ! Complete the operation within 30 seconds whilst
selecting the menus.
and press the MENU button. ! If you press the GROUP button during the operation,
An item is selected. the previous display appears.
3 Select a setting option by pressing or but- When "MENU CANCEL?" appears, select "YES" (can-
ton and press the MENU button. cel) or "NO" (continue) and press the MENU button.
An option is set and "[ ]" mark will be indicated at both ! To cancel the operation, press the button.
ends.

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" Long time recording When the group mode is selected for recording, tracks are
played by the group, starting with the first track of the group.
Since this MD portable recorder adopts the 4 times long
recording mode, you can record many tracks on one MD
(supporting MDLP).

-Long Time Recording and Group Recording-

Up to 320 minutes of recording is possible on one MD (of
80 minutes).
When the group mode is cancelled, tracks will be numbered
" Group recording sequentially from the beginning.
You can record tracks by the group of artists or albums,
etc. That MD can be played by selecting the group.

Basic Operation
Setting the group mode
1. Press the REC button.
Recording is paused.
2. Hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or more
so that "GR" is lit.

To cancel the group mode

Hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that
"GR" goes out.

Caution:
The group-recorded MD may not be properly recorded or
edited with other equipment.

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MD-DR470H Recording
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1 Press the REC button.

Recording is paused.
! Even when the power is off, you can start record-
ing by pressing the REC button.
! "DISCONNECT" will appear for 1 second if noth-
[ ] ing is connected.
[ REC ] 2 To perform group recording,
hold down the GROUP but-
[ ]
Basic Operation

ton for 2 seconds or more so

[ MENU ] that "GR" is lit.
! The unit is ready to record a new group. (To select
a group, refer to page 18.)
-Recording-

! When group recording is not performed, hold

down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so
that "GR" goes out.
! Setting for group recording will not be changed un-
til a new setting is entered.
[ GROUP ] [ ]
3 Start playback on the external equipment and ad-
just the recording level by pressing the or
button (page 17).
Adjust the recording level so that the maximum
sound volume from the source makes the reading
swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB.
4 Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to
enter the playback pause mode.
Here you can search for the track to record.

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To interrupt recording
5 Press the MENU button.
Press the button.
The unit enters the menu select mode. ! To resume recording, press the button again.
6 Select "REC MODE" by pressing the or ! The track number will be increased by one each time
button and press the MENU button again. the recording is interrupted.
7 Select the recording mode (step 3, page 32) and To stop recording
press the MENU button. Press the button.
! When recording stops, "TOC" appears. Whilst "TOC"
SP/STEREO Stereo recording. appears, the MiniDisc recorded contents have not yet

Basic Operation
LP2 2 times long recording. been updated.
LP4 4 times long recording. ! To prevent the new recording from being lost, it is not
SP/MONO Monaural recording. possible to remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is dis-
played.

-Recording-
8 Press the button.
9 Begin playback on the stereo system, the output will TOC display
be recorded.

To update the recorded contents of the

Notes: MiniDisc
! Changing the volume level whilst recording does not Press the button whilst in the stop mode.
affect the recording. The power turns off after recorded contents have been
! You cannot adjust the bass or treble level whilst updated on the MiniDisc.
recording.
! When recording, it is recommended to use the AC
adaptor and also install the battery. Should the power
failure occur, the power source will be automatically
switched to the battery.

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Recording (continued)
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Analogue recording
Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound
volume from the source makes the reading swing some-
where between -4 dB and 0 dB.

-12 dB -4 dB 0 dB
[ GROUP ]
[ REC ] 0-30
Basic Operation

[ MENU ] The sound is interrupted momentarily when switching

between "MIC L 20" and "MIC H 21". This is not a mal-
-Recording-

function.

Digital recording
You can adjust the level in 1 dB increments between -10
dB and +10 dB.
[ ]
-10 dB to +10 dB
" Recording level
Once you adjust the digital recording level, the setting is
1 Whilst recording or recording is paused, start retained even after the recording stops. (For cancellation
playback on the external equipment. instructions, see page 55.)
2 Adjust the recording level by pressing the or The sound from the earphones does not change even if
button. the digital recording level is adjusted.

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" Adding tracks to an existing group About the TOC
After any recording or editing function, "TOC" (Table Of
1 Press the REC button. Contents) is displayed. To finalise the recording or editing
Recording is paused. function, turn the power off. During this process, "TOC"
will flash and "TOC EDIT" will be displayed. During any
2 Hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or recording or editing function, the MiniDisc unit lid is
more so that "GR" is lit. locked, and the MiniDisc cannot be removed until the pro-
cess is finalised.
3 Press the MENU button.
Warning:
The unit enters the menu select mode.
If the power is removed (Battery/AC adaptor) whilst

Basic Operation
4 Select "GrSELECT" by press- "TOC" is displayed, the MiniDisc unit lid will remain
ing the or button and locked until the battery/main power is restored and the
press the MENU button. unit is turned on. Your new recordings or edited changes

-Recording-
will be lost and your MiniDisc may become unusable.
5 Press the or button repeatedly to select
the group you want to add tracks to. Caution:
Whilst "TOC" or "TOC EDIT" is displayed, follow the
NEW GROUP instructions below.
To create a new group.
GR01, GR02, GR03... - Do not jerk or bump the unit.
To add tracks to an existing group. (If the group name - Do not unplug the AC adaptor.
has been recorded, the name will be displayed in- - Do not remove the rechargeable battery or an alkaline
stead of "GR01".) battery.
Non GROUP - Do not subject the unit to shock.
To record tracks as non-group. Otherwise, tracks may not be recorded properly.
6 Press the MENU button.
7 Start recording.

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Recording (continued)
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" To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from being " About sampling rate converter
erased accidentally This portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter
Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the so that it can record from digital radios or DAT tape
side of the MiniDisc, in the direction indicated by the recorders.
arrow. " Note for digital recording
The MiniDisc will then be protected against accidental You cannot copy a MiniDisc that you recorded from digital
erasure. inputs to another MiniDisc or DAT. It is prevented by the
SCMS (Serial Copy Management System). Recording
from analogue inputs is not affected.
Basic Operation

Digital signals Digitally recorded Cannot record

MiniDisc
-Recording-

To add a recording to such a MiniDisc, slide the acciden-

tal erase prevention tab back to its original position.
" Helpful tip when attaching a label
When attaching a label to an MiniDisc cartridge, be sure
to note the following. If the label is not attached properly,
the MiniDisc may jam inside the unit and you may not be
able to remove it.
! If the label peels off or partially lifts
away, replace it with a new one.
! Do not put a new label on top of an ex-
isting one.
! Attach the label only in the specified
location.

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Sound Control MD-DR470H

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" Volume control " To adjust the treble
Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and the You cannot adjust when the bass setting is "BASS OFF".
VOL- button to decrease the volume. The treble cannot be adjusted by the remote control.
" To adjust the bass
[On the remote control]
1 Press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
Select the bass strength by pressing the BASS button.
BASS 1: Emphasised slightly.
2 Select "TREBLE" by press-
BASS 2: Emphasised more. ing the or button and
BASS 3: Emphasised fully. press the MENU button.
BASS OFF: Cancelled. 3

Basic Operation
Select the treble strength by
[On the main unit] pressing the or button

-Sound Control-
and press the MENU button
1 Press the MENU button. again.
The unit enters the menu select mode. LEVEL -2 Weakened more.
2 Select "BASS" by pressing LEVEL -1
NORMAL
Weakened slightly.
Normal.
the or button and LEVEL +1 Emphasised slightly.
press the MENU button. LEVEL +2 Emphasised more.
3 Select the bass strength by
Notes:
pressing the or button ! Reduce the volume before starting to play. MiniDiscs,
and press the MENU button compared to ordinary cassette tapes, have very little
again. noise. If the volume is adjusted according to your usual
expectations of noise, high volume may damage your
LEVEL 1: Emphasised slightly. hearing.
LEVEL 2: Emphasised more. ! The sound escaping from your earphones may annoy
LEVEL 3: Emphasised fully. people around you. In particularly crowded places (such
OFF: Cancelled. as on trains or buses), reduce the volume.
! If you set the volume to 23 or more, the bass boost will be
adjusted automatically.

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Left Right
channel channel
L R

Left
Basic Operation

channel Right
channel 57
L R
-Playback-

4-pole
plug

To the /REMOTE socket

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Tracks will be automatically played back in the mode they
1 Plug the remote control and earphones into the were recorded.
unit. The recording modes are displayed as follows.
2 Insert a MiniDisc (page 10). Remote con-
trol unit
Main unit Recording mode
Inserting a group-recorded MD automatically sets the
unit to the group mode. No display Stereo playback
3 Start playback by pressing the button. MONO Monaural playback
Playback starts automatically with a playback only
MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protected against acci- LP2 2 times long playback
dental erasure (Auto-play function). (MDLP stereo)

Basic Operation
To interrupt playback LP4 4 times long playback
Press the button. (MDLP stereo)
! Press the button again to resume playback.
! About 5 minutes after playback is paused, the unit will

-Playback-
enter the stop mode and, 30 seconds later, turn off.
To stop playback " To search a desired group
Press the button.
If the unit is not operated for at least 2 minutes whilst in the 1 Press the GROUP button so that the "GR" flashes.
stop mode, the power will shut off automatically. Remote control unit Main unit
To turn off the power
Press the button whilst in the stop mode.

2 Within 5 seconds, select the group by pressing

the or button.
For group playback, see page 24.

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" To locate the beginning of a track
To move to the beginning of the next track:
Press the button during playback.

To restart the track being played:

Press the button during playback.

To locate the next track:

Press the button whilst the unit is stopped.
Basic Operation

To locate the previous track:

Press the button whilst the unit is stopped.

! To skip a number of tracks at one time, press the

-Playback-

or button repeatedly until the desired track number

is shown.
[ ] ! When you press the button, playback starts from
the beginning of the track.
" To locate the desired portion
For audible fast forward:
Press and hold down the button during playback.

For audible fast reverse:

Press and hold down the button during playback.

! Normal playback will resume when the or but-

ton is released.
! When the end of the last track is reached during fast
forward, the unit will enter the pause mode. When the
beginning of the first track is reached during fast re-
verse, the unit will enter the playback mode.

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Using a group-recorded MD, you can play back tracks by Setting the group mode
the desired group (albums, artists, etc.). Inserting a group-recorded MD automatically sets the
" Playback of group-recorded MD unit to the group mode.
Example of group recording: (The first group is displayed.)
Remote control unit Main unit

Useful Features
Depending on the selection of the group mode, play- If you eject the MD, the group mode is cancelled.
back of a group-recorded MD changes as follows.

-Group Playback-
When the group mode is selected To cancel the group mode
("GR" lights up) Whilst in the stop mode, hold down the GROUP button
Tracks are played by the group, starting with the first track for 2 seconds or more so that "GR" goes out.
of the group.
You can select a group to play back. Notes:
! 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; )
When the group mode is cancelled ! Whilst in the favourite track playback mode or
("GR" goes out) favourite track repeat playback mode, group play-
Tracks are numbered in the order they are recorded. back cannot be performed. Favourite track play-
back or favourite track repeat playback is
prioritised.
! The GROUP button does not work in the favourite
track playback mode (MY) or favourite track repeat
playback mode (MY ). Switch to other mode (page
27) to cancel or set the group mode.

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You can register up to 10 tracks per MiniDisc as favourite " To play the registered favourite track
tracks which remain in memory even after removing the [On the remote control]
MiniDisc (up to 9 discs).
1 Whilst playing, press the

-My Entry Playback (favourite track playback)-

MODE button until "MY" or
"MY " is displayed.
MY : Favourite track playback
MY : Favourite track repeat playback
2 Press the or button to
Useful Features

choose the registered track.

Notes:
" To register favourite tracks ! If a registered track is selected without entering the favou-
[On the remote control] rite track playback mode, "MY" will flash 3 times.
! When an MD is inserted, "MY-entry" will appear on the
Whilst playing a track to be reg- remote control and "MY-entryDISC" on the main unit. If
istered, hold down the button the MD is playback-only or erase-protected, the unit will
for 2 seconds or more. enter the favourite track playback mode automatically.
Repeat this to register more tracks.

Notes:
! A playback-only MD can also be registered.
! More than 10 tracks cannot be registered. "MY full"
appears then.
! If more than 9 MDs are registered, the least frequently
used MD will be cancelled. (If the frequency of use is the
same, the oldest will be cancelled.)
! Favourite registration on the MD will be cancelled if
recording or editing is performed on it.

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" To cancel each of the registered favourite
tracks
4 Select "MY DELETE" by
pressing the or button
[On the remote control] and press the MENU button.

-My Entry Playback (favourite track playback)-

1 Press the MODE button until
"MY" is displayed.
2 Select the track you wish to cancel by pressing 5 Press the MENU button.
Favourite track registration will be cancelled.
the or button.
3

Useful Features
Whilst the selected track is Notes:
! If the favourite track playback mode is selected whilst
playing, hold down the playing a normal track, the unit will enter the mode after
button on the remote control the playback.
for 2 seconds or more. ! Whilst in the favourite track playback mode, moving to the
The selected track will be cancelled. beginning of track, fast forward and fast rewind can be
performed only on favourite tracks.
" To cancel all favourite tracks ! Whilst playing favourite tracks or during intro play, favou-
rite track registration cannot be cancelled.
[On the main unit]
1 Insert a MiniDisc with "favourite tracks".
2 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button
on the main unit.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
3 Select "SETUP" by pressing
the or button and
press the MENU button.

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" Random play or repeat play Notes:
! If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped, press the
You can enjoy a variety of playback styles by switching button to start playback.
the playback mode. ! When "TOC" is displayed, settings cannot be changed.
[On the remote control] ! During random play, the unit cannot find the beginning of
During playback, press the Displays the play- any track which has been played.
MODE button repeatedly to back mode ! Repeat play lasts until you stop the unit.
select the playback mode. ! In random play the unit will select and play tracks auto-
matically. (You cannot select the order of the tracks.) After
all of the tracks have been played once in random order,
the unit will stop automatically.
! During random, random repeat, or single track repeat
Useful Features

No display
-Advanced Playback-

play, you can forward or reverse the MiniDisc only within

the track being played.
[On the main unit] ! Whilst in the favourite track playback mode or favourite
track repeat playback mode, the group mode cannot be
1 Press the MENU button during playback. set or cancelled.
! MY, MY , MY-NORMAL, MY-REPEAT are displayed only
The unit enters the menu select mode. when the favourite tracks are registered on MiniDisc.
2 Select "PLAY MODE" by
pressing the or button
and press the MENU button.
3 Select the playback mode by pressing the or
button and press the MENU button.
RANDOM RND REPEAT ALL REPEAT 1 REPEAT
NORMAL MY-REPEAT MY-NORMAL

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" About playback mode
Display When the group mode is selected ("GR" When the group mode is cancelled
lights up). ("GR" goes out).
RND (Random playback) Tracks are played back at random within After all tracks are played back at ran-
a group and playback stops automatical- dom, playback stops automatically.
ly after all tracks are ended.
RND (Random repeat playback) Tracks are played back at random within All tracks are played back at random re-
a group, and groups are played repeat- peatedly.
edly in order.

Useful Features
-Advanced Playback-
(All tracks repeat playback) All tracks are played back repeatedly in All tracks are played back repeatedly in
order. order.
1 (1 group repeat playback/1 track The selected group is played back re- The selected track is played back re-
repeat playback) peatedly. peatedly.
MY* (Favourite track playback) All tracks registered as "favourite tracks" All tracks registered as "favourite tracks"
are played back. are played back.
MY * (Favourite track repeat play- All favourite tracks are played back re- All favourite tracks are played back re-
back) peatedly. peatedly.
No display Normal group playback Normal playback

(*) Displayed only when a registered MiniDisc is inserted.

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" Intro play
You can listen to the beginning of each track for 9 sec-
onds in the recorded order.

1 Whilst playback is stopped,

hold down the button for 2
seconds or more.
The unit plays back the first 9 seconds of the track
and advances to the next.
2
Useful Features

Press the button when you reach the track you

-Advanced Playback-

wish to listen.
Normal playback will resume.
Notes:
! Intro play is available only when normal playback or all
track repeat playback is selected.
! After intro playback of all tracks, normal playback starts.

[ ]

[ MENU ]

[ ]

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" To adjust playback speed "
You can increase or decrease the playback speed. [On the main unit]
[On the remote control]
1 During playback, press the MENU button.
1 During playback, hold down the MODE button for The unit enters the menu select mode.
2 seconds or more. 2 Select "PLAY SPEED" by
2 Within 10 seconds, select the speed by pressing pressing the or button
the or button. and press the MENU button.
Move " " to adjust the speed. 3 Select the speed by pressing

Useful Features
-Advanced Playback-
Slow
the or button and
Fast
press the MENU button.
To return to normal speed, select " 0%".

30% 20% 10% 5% 15% -30% Slowest

-20% Slower
Normal -10% Slow
0% Normal
3 Press the MODE button to complete the setting. + 5%
+15%
Faster
Fastest
To return to normal speed, move " " to the normal posi-
tion. Notes:
! When you operate whilst in the stop mode, start playback
after setting is completed.
! "s" will blink if you switch display to clock whilst playback
speed is not set to normal.
! The playback speed is set to normal when you record or
change discs.

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! Playback sound-actuated recording
Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound
8 Press the MENU button.
from the stereo system (synchronised recording). The unit enters the menu select mode.
Cancel the setting for trace-back recording. 9 Select "SYNC REC" by press-
1 Press the REC button. ing the or button and
press the MENU button.
Recording is paused.
2 To perform group recording, hold down the
10Select "ON" by pressing the
or button and press
GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that the MENU button.
"GR" is lit. " "SYNC" will flash.
Useful Features
-Advanced Recording-

When group recording is not performed, hold down the " To cancel the operation, press the button.
GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that "GR" goes
out. 11Begin playback on the stereo system.
3 Start playback on the external equipment and ad- Recording will begin automatically.
just the recording level by pressing the or Notes:
button (page 17). " When the stereo system is stopped, the unit will enter
4 Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to the synchro recording pause mode. When playback is
resumed, the recording will be resumed.
enter the playback pause mode.
Select the starting point for your recording and press the " If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, recording will
PAUSE button. be paused (pause function does not work for approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the recording starts). When
5 Press the MENU button. the unit receives sound again, recording automatically
The unit enters the menu select mode. starts.
" A new track number is created when the recording
6 Select "REC MODE" by pressing the or resumes.
button and press the MENU button. " Synchronised recording cannot be set with trace-
7 Select the recording mode (step 3, page 32) and back recording. Cancel trace-back recording (page
35).
press the MENU button.

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! Long-play recording Notes:
2 times and 4 times long recording " The recording mode remains unchanged until a new
Double or quadruple time of stereo recording is possible. mode is selected.
" In monaural recording, the sound on the right and left
Monaural recording channels is mixed even if the input source is in stereo.
In monaural, you can record twice as long as stereo re- Although you can hear the stereo sound from the ear-
cording. phones, the recorded sound is monaural.
1 When recording is paused, press the MENU but- " Tracks recorded in 2 times long recording and 4
times long recording modes cannot be played with
ton. the unit that does not support these modes. On
The unit enters the menu select mode. such a unit, no sound is heard. (The operation may

Useful Features
2

-Advanced Recording-
Select "REC MODE" by vary depending on the unit.)
pressing the or button " Tracks recorded in monaural cannot be played if
and press the MENU button. equipment do not support monaural playback.
" Tracks can be recorded in stereo recording mode, 2
3 Select the desired recording mode by pressing times long recording mode, and 4 times long recording
the or button and press the MENU button. mode on one MiniDisc.
Caution for 4 times long recording (LP4)
For an 80 minute MiniDisc.
Special compression methods are used to achieve 4
Indication Recording mode Recording time times long recording. This may cause some noise to be
SP/STEREO Stereo MAX. 80 min. recorded occasionally. When the highest quality is
required, stereo or LP2 recording is recommended.
LP2 2 times long (MDLP MAX. 160 min.
stereo)
LP4 4 times long (MDLP MAX. 320 min.
stereo)
SP/MONO Monaural MAX. 160 min.

4 Start recording.

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! About ATRAC ! About track numbers
The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) sys-
tem compresses the sound data into 1/5 by cutting out 1. Track numbers are created automatically during record-
ing via the analogue connection when a silence of 1 sec-
the inaudible sound. Since the sound is selected based ond or more is detected (auto marker function). A series
on psychoacoustics masking, the sound quality is not of tracks can be recorded as one by disabling the auto
impaired. This unit is equipped with the ATRAC3 com- marker function.
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.
Useful Features
-Advanced Recording-

2. 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 func-
tion).

Playback First track Second track Third track

side Track A Track B Track C

Recording First track Second track Third track

side Track A Track B Track C

" 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.
" When 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.
" Track numbers may not be created properly, depending on
the connected stereo system.

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! Creating track numbers automatically ! To create your own track numbers
When recording from a stereo system, track numbers will You can create your own track numbers at any point.
be created automatically at regular intervals. Whilst recording, press the REC button at the point
where you want to create track numbers.
1 Whilst the recording or recording is paused,
" The track number will be increased by one.
press the MENU button. " You can perform the same operation by pressing the
The unit enters the menu select mode. BASS button on the remote control unit.
2 Select "MARK" by pressing Numbering restriction
the or button and If you number tracks continuously in fixed time, "SORRY"

Useful Features
press the MENU button. will be displayed and the operation will be disabled.

-Advanced Recording-
3 Select the desired interval by In that case, wait until the next operation can be
resumed.
pressing the or button
and press the MENU button. In stereo recording Within 40 seconds
LEVEL-AUTO Track numbers will be created auto-
matically by detecting 1 second or more
In 2 times long recording Within 80 seconds
of silence. In 4 times long recording Within 160 seconds
TIME 10min A new track number is created every 10
minutes. In monaural recording Within 80 seconds
TIME 5min A new track number is created every 5
minutes.
TIME 3min A new track number is created every 3
minutes.
OFF No track numbers are created automat-
ically.

Note:
When making digital recordings using a CD player or a
MiniDisc player, track numbers will be created automati-
cally regardless of the setting of the auto marker function.

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! Trace-back recording
When making a microphone or radio broadcasting, etc. (ana- 6 Press the button at the desired point.
logue) recording, you can trace back 5 - 30 seconds prior The unit traces back the time set in step 4 and starts re-
and start recording. cording.
When connected digitally, trace-back recording cannot be
operated. To interrupt recording
Press the button.
1 Press the REC button. When it is pressed again, the unit traces back the set time
Recording is paused. and resumes recording.
2 Press the MENU button. To cancel the trace-back recording
Useful Features

The unit enters the menu select mode. The setting for trace-back recording remains even if
-Advanced Recording-

you remove the MiniDisc.

3 Select "TRACE BACK" by To cancel trace-back recording, select "OFF" in step
pressing the or button 4.
and press the MENU button. When the unit is digitally connected, trace-back recording
4 Press the or button to cannot be set or the setting cannot be cancelled. Remove
the digital cable and retry.
select the trace back time.
About trace-back recording
TIME 5sec Traces back 5 seconds to record. Trace-back recording is a function to temporarily store
TIME 10sec Traces back 10 seconds to record. music of a selected period of time into the memory to per-
TIME 30sec Traces back 30 seconds to record. form recording. The stored memory is transferred to a
OFF Cancelled. MiniDisc when the button is pressed for recording.
Music starts to be stored when a period of time is selected
5 Press the MENU button. (in step 5).
Notes:
" When a recording level is set within the selected trace-
back time, recording will be performed at the level you
The above is displayed alternatively and trace-back re- set.
cording is set to standby. " Synchronised recording cannot be performed if trace-
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! To record from a microphone
1 Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN sock-
et.
2 Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 10).
3 Press the REC button.

" Recording is paused.

-Recording from a Microphone-

" "DISCONNECT" will appear for 1 second if nothing is
connected.

Useful Features
4 To perform group recording, hold down the
GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that "GR"
is lit.
When group recording is not performed, hold down the
GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that "GR" goes
out.

To the MIC IN
5 Press the or button to adjust the recording
socket level (page 17).
6 Press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
7 Select "REC MODE" by pressing the or but-
ton and press the MENU button.
8 Select the recording mode (step 3, page 32) and
press the MENU button.
9 Press the button at the desired point.
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To interrupt recording ! Group-up recording
Press the button. You can shift to group recording whilst recording normally
" To resume recording, press the button again. from a microphone.
" The track number will be increased by one each time
the recording is interrupted.
To stop recording
1 Start recording.
Press the button. 2 Press the GROUP button.
To write recorded contents on the MiniDisc
-Recording from a Microphone-

Press the button whilst in the stop mode.

Useful Features

Notes:
" Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect any- Group recording will be activated.
thing to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the portable
MD.
" To use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power Press the GROUP button.
type microphone.
GROUP1
- When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged in, 1 2 1 2 3
the portable MD will provide power for the microphone's A B C D E
operation.
- If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may not The track numbers will also be changed.
operate properly or it may cause the unit to malfunction.
For group recording, see page 14.
" Insert the plug firmly. If you don't, the recording will not
be made properly.
" Use a microphone with a 3.5 mm (1/8") diameter ste-
reo mini plug.

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! Sound-actuated recording (Mic
Synchronised recording) 7 Press the MENU button.
The unit automatically pauses when the microphone The unit enters the menu select mode.
does not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more.
(Pause function does not work for approximately 10 sec-
8 Select "SYNC REC" by press-
ing the or button and
onds after a recording starts.) When the microphone press the MENU button.
picks up sound again, recording starts automatically.
Cancel the setting for trace-back recording. 9 Select the recording start lev-

-Recording from a Microphone-

el by pressing the or
1 Press the REC button. button and press the MENU

Useful Features
Recording is paused. button.
2 To perform group recording, hold down the MIC SYNC H (High):
Recording starts when the unit detects -24 dB or more
GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that
"GR" is lit. (the unit can start recording from quiet sounds).
When group recording is not performed, hold down the MIC SYNC L (Low):
GROUP button for 2 seconds or more so that "GR" goes Recording starts when the unit detects -12 dB or more.
out. " SYNC will flash.
" To cancel the operation, press the button.
3 Press the or button to adjust the recording
10When a sound, such as person speaking, is
level (page 17).
picked up by the microphone, recording will be-
4 Press the MENU button. gin automatically.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
5 Select "REC MODE" by pressing the or Notes:
" Synchronised recording cannot be set with trace-
button and press the MENU button. back recording. Cancel trace-back recording (page
6 Select the recording mode (step 3, page 32) and 35).
" If the unit starts recording from low unwanted noises
press the MENU button.
too often, set the microphone input to "MIC SYNC L
(Low)".

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! Track intervals Example: Set to "5 minutes".
When recording from a microphone, track numbers will During mic manual recording
be created automatically at regular intervals. Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes.

1 Whilst the recording or recording is paused,

press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
2
-Recording from a Microphone-

Select "MARK" by pressing

the or button and
Useful Features

During mic synchro recording

press the MENU button. If a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, a timed auto
3 Select the desired interval by mark will be created 5 minutes after the previous mark is
pressing the or button created.
and press the MENU button.
OFF No track numbers are created automat-
ically.
TIME 10min A new track number is created every 10
minutes.
TIME 5min A new track number is created every 5
minutes.
TIME 3min A new track number is created every 3
minutes.

Creating track numbers manually

Press the REC button whilst recording.
You can perform the same operation by pressing the
BASS button on the remote control unit.
For limitations on numbering tracks, see page 34 as well.

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! Switching displays during playback or Track number
whilst in the pause mode
Track name
Switching the display for the remote control and the unit
can be done separately. Playing time
Each time the button is pressed, the display will change Remaining time of the current track
as follows.
Disc name
[On the remote control]
Press the DISPLAY button. Total remaining playback time

Useful Features
A B C Notes:

-Checking Displays-
" If the disc name or the track name was not originally
recorded on the MiniDisc, "NO NAME" will be dis-
played.
" Remaining recording time varies depending on the set
recording mode.
" Elapsed playback time and remaining playback time
E D may be different from the actual time.
[On the main unit]
Press the DISP button.

A B C D

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! Switching displays whilst in the stop mode The display varies according to the play mode (group,
Switching the display for the remote control and the unit favourite track).
can be done separately. Normal play- Group play- Favourite track
Each time the button is pressed, the display will change back mode back mode playback mode
as follows. Lights up "G" Lights up "D" Lights up
Checking all tracks (main unit) * (main unit)
[On the remote control] Total number of Total number of Total number of
Press the DISPLAY button. tracks tracks in the favourite tracks
group registered *
Useful Features

A B C D
-Checking Displays-

Total playing Total playing Total playing

time time of the group time of favourite
tracks *
Disc name Group name * Disc name
[On the main unit]
Press the DISP button. Remaining re- Remaining re- Remaining re-
cording time cording time cording time

When group playback and favourite track playback are

set simultaneously, (*) will appear.
A B D C E Notes:
" Remaining recording time varies depending on the set
recording mode.
" Remaining recording time will not be displayed with a
playback only MiniDisc.

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Checking track by track ! Checking the remaining amount of battery
[On the remote control] level
1 Select a track by pressing the or button. The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the
2 Press the DISPLAY button. battery indicator ( ) during operation.

A B C D
[On the main unit]

Useful Features
Select a track by pressing the or button.

-Checking Displays-
" When the battery is completely discharged, the bat-
tery indicator will flash. Recharge the battery or
replace the alkaline battery with a new one.
" When the battery has run out completely, "BATT
D B E C EMPTY" will appear. Then, the power will be discon-
nected automatically.
Disappears Notes:
" If you use the battery which you stopped charging
Track number halfway, " " may appear. It does not mean that the
Playing time battery is completely charged.
" The battery indicator will not correctly display the
Track name remaining capacity for approximately 20 seconds after
the power has been turned on.
Lights up " When the AC adaptor or a separately available car
adaptor is used, the battery indicator will not be
To check all tracks, press the button. shown.
" The number of bars shown in the battery indicator may
increase or decrease, depending on the operation
being performed. This is normal.

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" Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or
recording prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited. 5 When "DISC NAME" appears,
" The group-recorded MD may not be edited properly press the MENU button.
with other equipment. The unit will enter the character
Editing can be done only on the main unit. input mode.

! Creating a disc name

1 Insert a recorded MiniDisc and cancel the group
6 Press the DISP button to select the type of char-
Advanced Features

acters.
mode.
2 Press the button to light the
-Titling a MiniDisc-

"D".

7 Select a character by press-

3 Press the MENU button. ing the or button and
The unit enters the menu select mode. press the MENU button.
4 Select "NAME" by pressing Repeat the operation to enter other characters.
the or button and 8 After entering all characters, hold down the
press the MENU button. MENU button for 2 seconds or more.
The disc name will be created.

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! Creating a group name ! Creating a track name
1 Insert a group-recorded 1 Whilst in the stop mode or
MiniDisc. pause mode, select the track
by pressing the or but-
ton.
2 Whilst in the stop mode, choose the group to be 2 Press the MENU button.
named (page 22). The unit enters the menu select mode.

Advanced Features
3 Press the MENU button. 3 Select "NAME" by pressing
The unit enters the menu select mode. the or button and
4

-Titling a MiniDisc-
Select "NAME" by pressing press the MENU button.
the or button and 4 When "TRACK NAME" ap-
press the MENU button. pears, press the MENU but-
5 When "GROUP NAME" ap- ton.
pears, press the MENU but- The unit will enter the character
ton. input mode.
The unit will enter the character
input mode. 5 Enter the track name (page 43, steps 6 - 7).
6 After entering all characters, hold down the
6 Enter the group name (page 43, steps 6 - 7). MENU button for 2 seconds or more.
7 After entering all characters, hold down the The track name will be created.
MENU button for 2 seconds or more.
The group name will be created.

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! To erase a character ! To add characters
1 Set the unit to character input mode. 1 Set the unit to character input mode.
Disc name : page 43, steps 1 - 5 Disc name : page 43, steps 1 - 5
Group name : page 44, steps 1 - 5 Group name : page 44, steps 1 - 5
Track name : page 44, steps 1 - 4 Track name : page 44, steps 1 - 4
2 Press the VOL. - or VOL. + button to select the 2 Press the VOL. - or VOL. + button to select the
character you want to erase. character before which you wish to add another
Advanced Features

3 Press the GROUP button. character.

4 Hold down the MENU button for 2 seconds or

3 Select the character you wish to add (page 43,
-Titling a MiniDisc-

steps 6 - 7).
more.
4 Hold down the MENU button for 2 seconds or
more.

To change a character:
Erase the character you want to change, and then add a
new one.
! To enter a space
Press the VOL. + button to move the cursor to the right.

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! Characters (symbols) ! Stamping titles from another MiniDisc

Before stamping
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R
When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks
S T U V W X Y Z . , /
are recorded, you can transfer the character information
(disc, group, and track names) of the master MiniDisc to
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r another MiniDisc (for stamping) simultaneously.
s t u v w x y z . , /
1 What is a master MiniDisc?

Advanced Features
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! " # $ % & ' (
) + , : ; < = > ? @ _ `
A recordable MiniDisc that contains tracks and charac-
. /
ter information. (You cannot transfer the information

-Titling a MiniDisc-
from a playback-only MiniDisc.)
Notes:
" One disc name and up to 99 group names and 255
track names can be created per disc. (A maximum of 2 What is a MiniDisc for stamping?
40 characters for each disc, group and track name,
and a total of about 1,700 characters can be entered A MiniDisc that contains the same tracks in the same
per disc.) order as the master MiniDisc. (Make sure that the total
" You cannot use "/" in a name successively. number of tracks of the master MiniDisc and the one for
" The MD that has been group recorded with this unit stamping are the same.)
should not be named using other equipment. The disc
may not be played properly. Notes:
" If the number of characters entered as a disc, group or " When information of the non-grouped MD is stamped on
track name exceeds 40, "NAME FULL" will be dis- the group-recorded MD, the disc and track names will be
played. stamped properly. However, the group information will be
" When a disc, group, or track name that contains 40 erased.
characters is changed, "NAME CUT" will be displayed. " When information of the group-recorded MD is stamped
In this case, delete all the characters and reenter the on the non-grouped MD, tracks will be grouped automati-
names. cally.
" If you enter "LP:" at the beginning of a name, "LP:"
may not be displayed.

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Titling a MiniDisc (continued)
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Master MiniDisc operation Operation of the MiniDisc for stamping
1 Insert a master MiniDisc. 7 Load a MiniDisc for stamping.
Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for the target one.
2 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
3 Select "EDIT" by pressing the
8 Press the MENU button.
or button and press the
Advanced Features

MENU button. The unit will finish recording the

character information and enter
4 Select "NAME STAMP" by the stop mode.
-Titling a MiniDisc-

pressing the or button

and press the MENU button.
Note:
If the total number of tracks on the
master MiniDisc does not match
5 Press the MENU button. that on the MiniDisc for stamping,
the unit will display "Can't STAMP"
and turn off the power.
If this happens, adjust the total number of tracks on the newly
recorded MiniDisc using the edit operation.
6 When the unit displays
"CHANGE MD", remove the
master MiniDisc.
Remove it without turning off the power. Or, the opera-
tion will be cancelled.

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! To erase one track at a time ! To erase all of the tracks at once
You can erase one track at a time. You can erase all tracks at once.
1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the track to erase by 1 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button.
pressing the or button. The unit enters the menu select mode.
2 Press the MENU button. 2 Select "EDIT" by pressing the
The unit enters the menu select mode. or button and press the
3 Select "EDIT" by pressing the MENU button.
3

-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-

Advanced Features
or button and press the Select "ALL ERASE" by press-
MENU button. ing the or button and
4 Select "Tr.ERASE" by pressing press the MENU button.
the or button and press
the MENU button.

4 Press the MENU button.

All of the tracks will be erased.
5 Press the MENU button.
The track will be erased.
Caution:
Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recov-
Caution: ered. Check the track number before erasing it.
Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recov-
ered. Check the track number before erasing it.
Notes:
" When all the tracks in a group have been erased, the
group and the group name will also be erased.
" A track in the pause mode can also be erased.
" To cancel the operation, press the button.

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! To divide a track ! To move a track
You can divide a track into 2 tracks. You can move a track to the desired position.
1 During playback, press the button at the point 1 Whilst in the stop mode or pause mode, select the
where you wish to divide the track. Playback will be track to move by pressing the or button.
paused.
2 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
The unit enters the menu select mode.
3 3 Select "EDIT" by pressing the
-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-

Select "EDIT" by pressing the

Advanced Features

or button and press the

or button and press the MENU button.
MENU button.
4 Select "DIVIDE" by pressing the
4 Select "MOVE" by pressing the
or button and press the
or button and press the MENU button.
MENU button.

5 Press the MENU button.

5 Select the new position for the
track by pressing the or
The track will be divided into two button.
tracks, and the unit will pause at the
beginning of the second of the two 6 Press the MENU button.
new tracks. The track will be moved, and the unit will be stopped or
paused at the beginning of the track.
When a track has a name before dividing:
The two new tracks will have the same name. However, in the Moving a track to another group
"TOC FULL" condition, the second track may not be named. Group-recorded tracks can be moved within the group. To
Total number of tracks that can be divided: move them to a different group, use the GROUP
Each disc can hold up to 255 tracks. However, even if the CHANGE function.
number of assigned tracks has not reached 255, it might not
be possible to make any further divisions of tracks.

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! To combine tracks To combine two non-adjacent tracks:
" First, put the two tracks next to each other in the order
Two adjacent tracks can be combined.
you want using the MOVE function. Then combine
1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the latter of the two them using the COMBINE function.
tracks to be combined by pressing the or but- " For group-recorded tracks, only those in the same
ton. group can be combined. To combine tracks in different
groups, move one track using the GROUP CHANGE
2 Press the MENU button. function before combining them.
The unit enters the menu select mode.

-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-

Advanced Features
When one or both tracks to be combined have a
3 Select "EDIT" by pressing the name:
or button and press the The first track name will be used. However, when the first
MENU button. track does not have a name, the second track name will
4 Select "COMBINE" by pressing be used.
the or button and press In the following cases, tracks may not be combined.
the MENU button. " Tracks recorded by different inputs cannot be com-
bined.
Examples:
" Digital recorded track and analogue recorded track.
" Different recording modes (stereo recording, 2 times
5 Press the MENU button. long recording, 4 times long recording, monaural re-
The two tracks will be combined, cording).
and the unit will stop at the begin- " Tracks whose recording time is less than 12 seconds.
ning of the combined track.

" A track in the pause mode can also be combined.

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! Moving a track to another group ! Moving a group to the top
On a group-recorded MD, you can move a track to a different On a group-recorded MD, group-recorded tracks can be
group. (Group change) moved to the beginning of the MiniDisc. (Group top
1 Insert a group-recorded MiniDisc.
move)

2 Whilst in the stop mode or pause mode, select the 1 Insert a group-recorded MiniDisc.
track to move by pressing the or button. 2 Whilst in the stop mode, select the group to be moved
3 Press the MENU button. (page 22).
3
-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-
Advanced Features

The unit enters the menu select mode. Press the MENU button.
4 Select "GROUP" by pressing the The unit enters the menu select mode.
or button and press the
MENU button.
4 Select "GROUP" by pressing the
or button and press the
5 Select "CHANGE" by pressing MENU button.
the or button and press
the MENU button.
5 Select "TOP MOVE" by pressing
the or button and press
6 Select the destination group by the MENU button.
pressing the or button.

7 Press the MENU button.

The track will be moved, and the 6 Press the MENU button.
unit will be stopped or paused at The group will be moved to the top
the beginning of the track. of the MD.
Notes:
" When all the tracks in a group are moved to different Notes:
groups, the group and the group name will be erased. " If the group name has been recorded, the group name will
" Non-group tracks can also be moved to a group using the not be changed even if the GROUP TOP MOVE function
GROUP CHANGE function. is performed.
" The GROUP TOP MOVE function cannot be performed
with non-group tracks or groups without tracks.

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! Creating a group before recording ! Moving non-group tracks to after group-
You can create a group in advance and record tracks in it.
(Group reserve) recorded tracks
If non-group tracks are found in the middle of a group-
1 Insert a MiniDisc. recorded MD, they can be moved to after group-recorded
tracks. (Group arrange)
2 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button.
The unit enters the menu select mode. 1 Insert a group-recorded MiniDisc.
3 Select "GROUP" by pressing the 2 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button.

-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-

Advanced Features
or button and press the The unit enters the menu select mode.
MENU button.
4 Select "RESERVE" by pressing
3 Select "GROUP" by pressing the
or button and press the
the or button and press MENU button.
the MENU button.
The unit will enter the character in- 4 Select "ARRANGE" by pressing
put mode. the or button and press the
MENU button.

5 Enter the group name (page 43, steps 6 - 7).

Otherwise, you will not be able to create a group.
6 Hold down the MENU button for 5 Press the MENU button.
2 seconds or more. Non-group tracks are moved to after
The created group name will be dis- group-recorded tracks.
played. Caution:
Note: All non-group tracks are moved to after group-recorded
Even if you create a group using the GROUP RESERVE func- tracks by "GROUP ARRANGE".
tion, it will not be played if no track is recorded in it. (Group The track order of moved tracks will not be maintained.
name will not be displayed either.) To check the contents of Perform this after consideration.
the group, refer to "To search a desired group" (page 22).
To record in the created group:
Refer to "Adding tracks to an existing group" (page 18).

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! Erasing a group ! Erasing group information
On a group-recorded MD, you can erase all tracks in a You can erase the entire group information of a group-
group at once. (Group erase) recorded MD. By erasing the group information of a MD, it
will be a non-group MD. (Group cancel)
1 Insert a group-recorded MiniDisc.
1 Insert a group-recorded MiniDisc.
2 Whilst in the stop mode, select the group to be
2 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button.
erased (page 22).
The unit enters the menu select mode.
3
-Editing a Recorded MiniDisc-
Advanced Features

Press the MENU button.

The unit enters the menu select mode.
3 Select "GROUP" by pressing
the or button and press
4 Select "GROUP" by pressing the MENU button.
the or button and press
the MENU button.
4 Select "CANCEL" by pressing
the or button and press
5 Select "Gr TrERASE" by the MENU button.
pressing the or button
and press the MENU button.

5 Press the MENU button.

The group information will be
6 Press the MENU button. erased.
The selected group will be
erased. Caution:
The GROUP CANCEL function erases all the group
Caution: information. Check carefully before you erase it.
Once a group has been erased, it cannot be recov-
ered. Check carefully before you erase it.
Note:
The GROUP ERASE function erases the group and
group name.

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When the timer is set, the alarm will sound at the desired
time. 4 Select the time by pressing
or button and press the
[On the remote control] MENU button.
1 During playback or whilst in the stop mode, press You can set the time from 1 to 99 minutes.
the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds or more.
When the set time comes
2 Within 10 seconds, select "ALARMon" by pressing The alarm beeps repeatedly for one minute from the ear-
the or button and press the DISPLAY button phones.
again.

Advanced Features
To stop the beep sound
Press any button on the remote control or the main unit.
To change the alarm time
3

-Setting the Alarm-

Within 10 seconds, select the time by pressing the Repeat the operation from step 1.
or button and press the DISPLAY button. To cancel the alarm setting
[On the remote control]
Select "ALARMoff" in step 2.
You can set the time from 1 to 99 minutes. [On the main unit]
Select "OFF" in step 3.
! Notes:
[On the main unit] " Press the button after setting the alarm. The remaining
1 During playback or whilst in the stop mode, press time will be displayed for about 1 second.
" Turn the power off after setting the alarm. The remaining
the MENU button. time will appear and the alarm beeps at the time you set.
The unit enters the menu select mode. " When the battery runs out, the alarm beeps and the setting
2 Select "ALARM" by pressing is cancelled.
" If recording is performed, the alarm setting will be can-
the or button and press celled.
the MENU button. " When the alarm setting is set, the unit cannot be charged.
3 Select "ON" by pressing the Cancel the setting for charging.
or button and press the
MENU button.

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[On the main unit]
Menu Item
1 Insert a MiniDisc.
BEEP ON* Beep on
2 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU button. Beep sound OFF Beep off
The unit enters the menu select mode.
3 Select "SETUP" by pressing
AUTO PLAY ON* Set
the or button and Auto play OFF Cancelled
press the MENU button.
Advanced Features

POWER SAVE AUTO* Set

-Changing Default Settings-

4 Select the menu by pressing

Auto power save OFF Cancelled
the or button and
press the MENU button. DIGI LEVEL AUTO SAVE Setting retained
5 Select the item by pressing Digital recording NOT SAVE Cancelled
the or button and level
press the MENU button. REMOTE LCD NORMAL* See the next
page.
Backlight on the ALL TIME
remote control
AUTO OFF

(*) indicates default setting.

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! Beep sound ! Backlight on the remote control
You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when
you press a button. "NORMAL"
! Auto play Display Always displayed
You can make the unit not play automatically when you insert
a playback-only MiniDisc or an accidental erasure protected Backlight Lit for approx. 10 seconds dur-
MiniDisc. ing operation
! Auto power save

Advanced Features
When the unit is used in a place exposed to much vibration, "ALL TIME"

-Changing Default Settings-

sound skipping can be decreased by cancelling the auto
power save function. (Battery will drain faster.) Display Always displayed
What is auto power save function? Backlight Lit for approx. 10 seconds dur-
During playback, maximum 40 seconds (in stereo) of ing operation
musical information is stored. Auto power save function
automatically adjusts the storage time between 5 and 40 (Always lit if used with AC
seconds to reduce the power consumption. If this func- adaptor)
tion is cancelled, the storage time cannot be adjusted.
" If this unit is used with the AC adaptor, the storage "AUTO OFF"
time will be 40 seconds regardless of the settings. Display Displayed for approx. 10 sec-
" The storage time varies depending on the recording onds during operation
mode.
Backlight Lit for approx. 10 seconds dur-
! Digital recording level ing operation
"AUTO SAVE"
The digital recording level you set will be kept even after can-
celling recording.
"NOT SAVE"
Every time you cancel recording, the level will return to [D.L
0dB].

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The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a
crowded train.

Advanced Features
-Hold Function-

If the battery is inserted or the AC adaptor is connected, To cancel the hold mode
you can set this function even when the power is turned Move the HOLD switch away from the safety position (the
off. opposite direction of the arrow).
To cancel the hold mode
Press and hold down the button for 2 seconds or more If the hold function is active whilst the power is turned
whilst the unit is in the hold mode. off, the power cannot be turned on by mistake and the
"HOLD OFF" will be shown. battery will not be drained.

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When connecting with other equipment, turn off the ! Listening through a car stereo
power or turn down the volume to "0".
! Listening through a stereo system

-Listening through Another System-

Supplied output

Advanced Features
conversion cable
4-pole (4-pole to 3-pole
plug conversion)
plug
Supplied
connection cable
DC IN 5 V
Notes:
" Output voltage of the optional car adaptor (AD-
CA20X) is 4.5 volt direct current. It can be connected
Supplied output to the DC IN 5V socket of the unit.
To the /REMOTE conversion cable " Adjust the volume of both this portable MD and a car
socket 4-pole (4-pole to 3-pole stereo.
plug plug conversion) " Do not operate this portable MD whilst you drive a car.
It may distract your attention and cause a traffic acci-
Notes: dent.
" It is recommended that the volume level of the " Place the unit in a stable area not to hinder driving. It
MiniDisc unit be set to maximum when listening may cause an accident from falling or moving if placed
in unstable area.
through a stereo system. " Do not use any car adaptor except for the separately
" When recording with a stereo system, eliminate the available AD-CA20X.
confirmation sound (page 55). Otherwise, it will also " Remove the battery when you power the unit from the
be recorded. car battery.
" Recording will be made in the analogue mode. " Do not leave the unit in the place of high temperature
" Character information will not be recorded. such as in a car.

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! Resuming auto play ! Rechargeable battery
When you stop playback and replay the MiniDisc " A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is the only
without removing it, playback starts from the point kind that can be used. Even if the battery is not used,
you stopped it. you should charge it at least once every three months
because of the special quality of this battery.
" The rechargeable battery can be charged approxi-
mately 300 times.
" When the operating time is reduced to about half the
normal amount of time, even after a full charge is per-
-Other Features and Caution-

Once you remove the MiniDisc, playback starts from formed, replace the battery with a new one (AD-
the first track. N55BT).
" When the battery is charged for the first time or is
References

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.
" To avoid shortening the service life of the battery only
The unit provides the following functions when you recharge the battery after it is completely discharged.
use it with the separately available car adaptor (AD- " If the rechargeable battery is used in a cold environ-
CA20X) (when the rechargeable or alkaline battery is ment, the operating time will be reduced.
removed): " Do not carry the battery in your pocket or a bag
1. When you turn off the engine, the power of this porta- together with metal objects (keys, coins, jewelry, etc.).
ble MD also turns off. (It may not work with some types The battery may short out and generate significant
of cars.) amounts of heat.
2. When you restart the engine, playback starts from the " Do not short-circuit the terminals as they will become
beginning of the stopped track. very hot and will damage the battery.
" Do not drop or subject the battery to shock.
" Do not insert objects (metal etc.) into the battery com-
partment of this product or into the rechargeable bat-
tery.

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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. The MiniDisc cannot be ejected.
" Is the AC adaptor disconnected? " Has the track number or character information been
" Is the battery exhausted? written on the disc yet?
" Is the unit in the hold mode? " Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?
" Has condensation formed inside the unit?
" Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or
by static electricity? Recording and editing are impossible.
" Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental era-
sure?
" Has the recording level been properly adjusted?

-Troubleshooting-
References
No sound is heard from the earphones.
" Is the volume set too low? " Is the unit connected properly to the other equip-
" Is the remote control unit or the earphones plugged ment?
in? " Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure
" Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it in- occur whilst recording or editing?
stead of a MiniDisc containing music? " Is the unit in the hold mode?
" Is an optical signal being output from the stereo sys-
tem? Read the operation manual for the stereo sys-
When the operation buttons are pressed, the unit tem.
does not respond.
" Is the unit in the hold mode?
" Is the battery exhausted? The battery cannot be charged.
" Is the remote control unit plug or the earphones plug " Is the rechargeable battery in the unit?
inserted firmly?
Group functions cannot be used with the group-re-
Some sounds are skipped. corded MD.
" Is the battery exhausted? " TOC information may have been changed with other
" Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration? equipment.

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Troubleshooting (continued) Maintenance
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! If trouble occurs ! Cleaning
When this product is subjected to strong external interfer- When the unit becomes dirty
ence (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively
abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is
operated incorrectly, it may malfunction. dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water (external sur-
faces only).
If such a problem occurs, do the following:
1. Unplug the AC adaptor from the wall socket.
2. Remove the battery.
-Troubleshooting/Maintenance-

3. Leave the unit completely unpowered for approxi-

mately 30 seconds.
4. Plug the AC adaptor back into the wall socket and re-
operate the unit.
References

! Moisture condensation
When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals
cannot be read, and the unit may not function properly.
In the following cases, condensation may form inside the
unit. Clean the plugs and the connecting sockets.
" Shortly after turning on a heater. If the plugs or sockets are dirty, noise may be heard.
" When the unit is placed in a room where there is Cleaning will prevent noise.
excessive steam or moisture.
" When the unit is moved from a cool place to a warm Caution:
place. " Do not use chemicals for cleaning (petrol, paint thin-
To remove condensation: ner, etc.). It may damage the cabinet finish.
Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approxi- " Do not apply oil to the inside of the unit. It may cause
mately 1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and malfunctions.
the unit will work properly.

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The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order.

SYMPTOM LIMITATIONS
"DISC FULL" or "TOC FULL" appears even More than the limited number of tracks (255) cannot be recorded regard-
though the MiniDisc still has recording less of the recording time. If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited repeatedly
time left. or it has scratches (recording skips scratched parts), you may not be able
to record the maximum number of tracks described above. If the total
number of character information (disc, group, and track names) exceeds

-MiniDisc System Limitations-

1,700, the MD cannot be edited.
The remaining recording time does not in- The unit does not count non-recorded portions that last 12 or fewer sec-
crease even though you erased tracks. onds to display the remaining recording time. The time may not increase

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even if you erase short tracks.
The total of the recorded time and the re- One cluster (approximately 2 seconds) is the minimum unit for recording.
maining time does not match the maxi- For example, a 3-second track uses 2 clusters (approximately 4 sec-
mum recordable time. onds). Therefore, the actual recordable time may be shorter than the dis-
played time.
(The number of seconds indicates that in the stereo recording mode
(SP). It varies depending on the recording mode.)
Combine function does not work. A MiniDisc on which recording and editing are repeated may not allow the
combine function.
Sound skips in fast reverse/forward. If one track is divided and recorded in separate places on a repeatedly
recorded or edited MiniDisc, sound may skip.
A track number is created in the middle of A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the
a track. MiniDisc.
Even if "LP :" is entered at the top of the If "LP :" is entered at the top of the 2 times/4 times long recorded track
name, "LP :" is not displayed. (LP2/LP4), "LP :" will not be displayed. Enter symbols other than ":" after
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ERROR MES- MEANING ERROR MES- MEANING
SAGES SAGES
BLANK MD " Nothing is recorded. Can't WRITE " Cannot save the TOC information cor-
(Replace the disc with a recorded disc.) rectly to a MiniDisc.
BUSY " A track is being moved. DISC-FULL " The disc is out of recording space.
(D-FULL)
Can't COPY " You tried to record from a copy prohib-
ited MiniDisc. DEFECT! " The disc is scratched.
" You tried to record signals other than (If the recorded sound is not right, retry
music (such as data). recording or replace the disc with a re-
(Record using the analogue cable.) cordable one.)
Can't EDIT " A track cannot be edited. Er-MD (**) " The microprocessor has reported a
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-Error Messages-

(Change the stop position of the track and system fault and the unit is out of or-
then edit it.) der.
(To have it repaired, go to the distributor
Can't LOCK " You tried to record or edit the MD where you purchased the unit.)
whilst operating the OPEN lever.
GROUP FULL " The total number of groups exceeds
Can't PLAY " Cannot play the MD. 99.
Can't REC " Recording cannot be performed cor- (Erase unnecessary groups.)
rectly due to vibration or shock. HOLD " The unit is in the hold mode.
Can't READ (*) " The disc data cannot be read because BATT EMPTY " The rechargeable or alkaline battery
the disc is damaged. (LoBATT) has run down.
(Reload the Minidisc or replace it with an-
other one.) LOCKED " You removed a MiniDisc whilst record-
Can't STAMP " Stamp function does not work. (LOCKED) ing or editing.
(Check the number of tracks.) (Turn off the power before removing the
MiniDisc.)
A number or symbol appears in (*) position.

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ERROR MES- MEANING ERROR MES- MEANING
SAGES SAGES
NAME FULL " The number of a disc, group, or track TOC FORM " There is an error in the recording sig-
name exceeds 40. (**) nal.
(Shorten the name.) (Erase all of the tracks, and then record
again.)
NO DISC " A disc has not been loaded.
(NoDISC) TOC FULL " There is no space left for recording
(T-FULL) character information (track names,
NO SIGNAL " Poor connection of the digital cable. disc names, etc.).
(noSIG.)
" No output signal comes out from the TEMP OVER " The temperature is too high.
connected unit to playback. (Turn off the power, and wait for a while.)
(Use the AC power for the connected

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" The track has been protected from be-

-Error Messages-
unit.) Tr. Protect
" The input signal has improper sam- ing erased.
pling frequency. (Edit the track with the device on which it
was recorded.)
NO TRACK " There is no track to be played.
(NoTRACK) ?DISC " A disc which contains data other than
music was played.
PLAY MD " You tried to record on a playback-only (A disc which contains nonmusic data
(PLAYmd) disc. cannot be played.)
POWER? " AC adaptor other than specified. ? Gr Form " The group recording or the GROUP
" Abnormal voltage detected. RESERVE function cannot be per-
formed.
PROTECTED " The write protection tab of a MiniDisc (Erase the disc name and retry the same
is set to the protected position. operation.)
SORRY " Cannot operate this unit whilst search-
(Sorry) ing/updating groups and track num- " A number or symbol appears in (*) position.
bers. " Messages shown in the brackets are shown on the
(Wait for a while and try the operation remote control.
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MD-DR470H Specifications
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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. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

Power source: DC 5 V: AC adaptor (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz)

DC 1.5 V: Commercially available, "AA" size (LR6), alkaline battery x 1
DC 1.2 V: Rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride battery AD-N55BT x 1
DC 4.5 V: Optional car adaptor, AD-CA20X (for cars with a 12 - 24 V DC negative
earth electrical system)
Power consumption: 7 W (AC adaptor)
Output power: RMS: 16 mW (8 mW + 8 mW)
(0.2 % T.H.D.)
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Charging time: Approx. 3.5 hours (90 %)

-Specifications-

Approx. 5.5 hours (fully charged)

Dimensions: Width: 78.9 mm (3-1/8") Height: 17.8 mm (23/32") Depth: 71.9 mm (2-27/32")
Weight: 140 g (0.31 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-contact, 3-beam semiconductor laser pickup
Audio channels: Stereo 2 channels/monaural 1 channel
Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz ( 3 dB)
Rotation speed: Approx. 400 - 1,800 rpm
Error correction: ACIRC (Advanced Cross Interleave Reed-Solomon Code)
Coding: ATRAC/ATRAC3 (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding)
Recording method: Magnetic modulation overwrite method
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz (32 kHz and 48 kHz signals are converted to 44.1 kHz, and then recorded.)
Wow and flutter: Unmeasurable (less than 0.001 % W. peak)

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Battery life:
Stereo 2 times long 4 times long
When using the rechargeable Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous
battery (fully charged) included recording: play: Approx. recording: play: Approx. recording: play: Approx.
with the unit Approx. 10.5 27 hours Approx. 15 35 hours Approx. 22 42 hours
hours hours hours
When using one, commercially Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous
available, high capacity, "AA" recording: play: Approx. recording: play: Approx. recording: play: Approx.
size (LR6), alkaline battery (The Approx. 13 41 hours Approx. 22 59 hours Approx. 30 71 hours
rechargeable battery is in the hours hours hours
unit, discharged.)
When using one, commercially Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous

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-Specifications-
available, high capacity, "AA" recording: play: Approx. recording: play: Approx. recording: play: Approx.
size (LR6), alkaline battery with Approx. 28 72 hours Approx. 42 100 hours Approx. 57 122 hours
the rechargeable battery (fully hours hours hours
charged)

Input sensitivity: Output level:

Reference input Input impedance Specified Maximum Load imped-
level output output level ance
MIC H 0.25 mV 10 k ohms Earphones - 8 mW + 8 32 ohms
mW
MIC L 2.5 mV 10 k ohms
LINE 250 mV (-12 - 10 k ohms
LINE 100 mV 20 k ohms dB)

" The continuous recording time is for analogue inputs when the volume level is set to "VOL 0".
" The continuous play time shows the value when the volume level is set to "VOL 15".
" The above values are the standard values when the unit is charged and used at an ambient temperature of 25C (77F).
" The operating time when using an alkaline battery may be different, depending on the type and manufacturer of the battery,
and on the operating temperature.
" The setting for the REMOTE LCD is set to "AUTO OFF" (page 55).

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