Insert a recordable MiniDisc Insert according to the direction arrow. 1 2 3 Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment door. Insert a MiniDisc as shown. Close the compartment door. Close Open 1-BIT PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER Quick start guide for recording (front) MODEL 3 useful tips (back) MD-DR470H If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland). 0101 2 Recordable Recording prevented 1 When you record on a MiniDisc, check that the erase prevention tab is set to the "Recordable" position. TINSE0514AWZZ 03C R AO 1 Recording from a microphone Step Recording from other audio equipment Step 1 Connect a microphone Stereo microphone (commercially available) 1 Connect the equipment Stereo etc. Supplied connection cable RIG HT LEFT RIG HT LEFT To the wall socket To the wall socket Red : to right White : to left AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz To the DC IN 5 V socket To the MIC IN socket About the microphone Any plug-in-power type microphones can be used. If the microphone is not a plug-in-power type, it may malfunction or be damaged. To the DC IN 5 V socket AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket Plug-in-power type microphone There are different types of microphones. Power is automatically supplied to the plug-in-power type microphone when connected to the unit. Other types are battery-powered or self-powered. This is a connection for analogue recording. For connections to other equipment or for digital recording, refer to pages 14 and 15 in the manual. Step 2 Record on a recordable MiniDisc 3 Select the recording mode. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or but- Step 2 Record on a recordable MiniDisc 5 Select the recording mode. 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Press the or button repeatedly to select "REC MODE". 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Press the or button repeatedly to select the recording mode. SP (Stereo recording) (2 times long recording) (4 times long recording) (Monaural recording) 5 Press the MENU button. button to start 1 Press the REC button. When recording from a CD or MiniDisc 1 Press the REC button. playback on the 2 Begin system connected stereo to this portable MD. 2 Press the -12dB or button to adjust the recording level. -4dB 0dB 3 Press the -12dB or button to adjust the recording level. -4dB 0dB ton repeatedly to select "REC MODE". 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Press the or button repeatedly to select the recording mode. SP (Stereo recording) (2 times long recording) (4 times long recording) (Monaural recording) 5 Press the MENU button. button. 4 Press the will start. Recording MIC L0 - MIC H30 0-30 Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB. 6 Press the recording. Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB. 5 To stop recording, press the button. 4 Press the PAUSE button on the stereo system to enter the playback pause mode. Here you can search for the track to be recorded. playback 7 Begin system, theon the stereo output will be recorded. 8 To stop recording, press the button. Make sure the hold function is deactivated before recording. Hold down the button for 2 seconds or more. The display changes every time you press the button. Hold (For details, refer to page 60 of the manual.) Release When recording stops, "TOC" appears. Whilst "TOC" appears, the MiniDisc recorded contents have not yet been updated. To prevent the new recording from being lost, it is not possible to remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is displayed. TOC display Playback 1 Press the button. Left channel L Right channel R 4-pole plug To update the recorded contents of the MiniDisc Press the button whilst in the stop mode. The power turns off after recorded contents have been updated on the MiniDisc. To the /REMOTE socket 2 To stop playback, press the button. Refer to page 21 for details on TOC. Useful tips NOTES Recording from a radio cassette recorder or stereo system without audio output sockets (LINE OUT, AUX OUT, REC OUT, etc.) Use a headphone socket. Radio cassette recorder Supplied connection cable To the headphone socket Digital and analogue recording The differences are described below. Digital recording A digital signal from a CD or MiniDisc is recorded as it is on the original. Compared with analogue connection recording, a digital connection will ensure higher quality. DIGITAL OUT This is analogue recording. Adjust the recording level manually. OPTICAL OUT Analogue recording Recording TV sound Check the output terminal of your TV and connect to the unit as follows. Sound from a stereo system or radio cassette recorder (analogue signals) can be recorded. R L Headphone socket AUDIO/LINE OUT socket < Recording from an audio output socket > White : to the left Supplied connection cable TV Adjusting the recording level Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB. Red : to the right To the AUDIO OUTPUT socket -12dB -4dB 0dB < Recording from a headphone socket > TV Supplied connection cable Recording monitor Recording monitor appears when adjusting the recording level. To the headphone socket The above are analogue connections. Adjust the recording level manually. The recording monitor displays D.L. -10dB to D.L. +10dB. Recording from an optical digital socket High quality sound can be ensured. Use a supplied connection cable or a commercially available optical digital cable. Optional accessory: AD-M2DC Stereo system, CD player, etc. Supplied connection cable If recording from a CD, set to "D.L. 0dB". Set to around "D.L. +8dB" if it is a CS tuner or other equipment. < Connecting with an analogue cable > The recording monitor displays LINE 0 to LINE 30. If using a headphone socket of external equipment, set the volume on the equipment (avoid creaking noise) and then adjust the recording level on the unit. Optionally available optical digital cable To the OPTICAL/DIGITAL OUTPUT socket < Connecting with a microphone > The recording monitor displays MIC L 0 to MIC H 30. If the recording level is set too low, recorded sound may not be audible. Listening to music through another system < With an audio input socket > Supplied connection cable White : to the left Supplied output conversion cable (4-pole to 3-pole plug conversion) Red : to the right To the LINE INPUT socket Radio cassette recorder Supplied connection cable Supplied output conversion cable (4-pole to 3-pole plug conversion) To the AUX socket Stereo system MiniDisc recorded in a long-recording mode Tracks recorded in 2 times long recording and 4 times long recording modes cannot be played with the unit that does not support these modes. Play back the MiniDisc on the equipment compatible with . < With an input socket for a 3.5mm mini plug > "4-pole plug headphone" optimizes "Mobile 1-bit digital amplifier" SHARP has adopted "4-pole plug" headphones and a remote control that completely separate the right and left channels. Enjoy the high quality sound of the "Mobile 1bit digital amplifier". L+ R+ L- R4-pole plug for mobile 1-bit digital amplifier Long time recording Since this MD portable recorder adopts the 4 times long recording mode, you can record many tracks on one MD (supporting MDLP). Up to 320 minutes of recording is possible on one MD (of 80 minutes). Conventional 3-pole plug L R GND Group recording You can record tracks by the group of artists or albums, etc. That MD can be played by selecting the group. ...