Sharp MD-MT16H Recording Using the Optical Digital Cable, Start recording Synchro recording

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RECORDING USING THE OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE

This is the method used for recording digital signals from CDs or MDs exactly as they are stored on the original.

Compared to recordings made from analogue inputs, digital recordings have extremely high-quality sound.

1 Connect the external equipment. (See page 9.)

2 Start recording.

Synchro recording: Page 11

Before starting a synchro recording, perform the following steps on the equipment connected to this unit.

(1)First, put it in the playback mode.

(2)Next, put it in the pause mode.

(3)Finally, position it at the beginning of the track you want to record.

(1)Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and then press the REC button.

(2)Press the ENTER/SYNC button.

(3)Start the playback on the equipment connected to this unit.

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(1)Insert a recordable MiniDisc, and then press the REC button.

(2)Press the 06 button.

●When recording from digital inputs, it is not necessary to adjust the recording level.

There are cases where digital recording may be impossible.

In the following cases digital recording is impossible, even if you are using digital cables.

When you attempt to make a new digital recording from a track that was digitally recorded on a MiniDisc.

●MiniDiscs are designed so that only first generation digital copies can be made. Further digital copies are prevented by the SCMS (Serial Copy Management System).

Playback

Digital cable

Recording

CD player, MD player, etc.

Digitally recorded MiniDisc

MD player

Playback

Digital cable

Recording

Analogue recording is possible.

Notes:

●This unit incorporates a sampling rate converter.

When this unit is connected to digital equipment such as Digital radios or DAT tape recorders that use a different sampling frequency (32 kHz or 48 kHz), recordings can still be made.

(The sampling frequency of this unit is 44.1 kHz.)

●When making a digital recording from a portable CD player (if the player has a sound skip prevention function and this function is turned on) the optical output will drop out and digital recording will not be possible. Be sure to turn the sound skip prevention function off.

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Contents MD-MT16E Service Information Special NotesMD-MT16H for UK01-21 99.4.2, 056 PM Optional Accessories ContentsAccessories IntroductionConcern for others when listen- ing to MiniDiscs PrecautionsVolume setting PrecautionsNames of Controls and Indicators 18 19Precautions for alkaline battery use Power SourceAlkaline batteries power Insert securely 50/60 Hz All the way Rechargeable battery powerTo the DC in 5V socket Do not drop or subject the battery to shock About the rechargeable batteryAC power Analogue recording Before RecordingType of recording Digital recordingTo prevent recorded discs from being erased accidentally Types of discsRecordable MiniDisc Playback-only MiniDiscTo interrupt recording Recording Using the Analogue CableRecording from CDs or MDs Synchro recording To stop recordingRecording from a tuner or a CD Manual recording To turn off the powerTo remove the MiniDisc Start recording Synchro recording Recording Using the Optical Digital CableThere are cases where digital recording may be impossible Manual recordingRecording from the Microphone Recording from the microphone Mic synchro recordingTo interrupt a recording To interrupt a synchro recordingRecording from the microphone Mic manual recording Press the /OFF buttonAbout the timed auto mark Example when the setting is for 5 minutesConvenient Recording Function Timed auto mark will be created every 5 minutesMaking a track number automati- cally Recording tracks as a single trackTo start recording from the middle of an existing track 1Press the Edit button whilst the recording is pausedTo create your own track numbers whilst recording Double time recording in monaural modeTo check the remaining disc time To erase tracks To erase tracks one at a time To erase all of the tracks at onceWhen recording from digital inputs CDs/MiniDiscs only About Track NumbersAbout TOC recording When is the TOC recorded?About the TOC Earphones Playback does not start when a MiniDisc is insertedPlaying a Minidisc Track number Track nameResume auto play function To interrupt playback To remove the MiniDiscTo stop playback Convenient Playback Functions To interrupt fast playback Random play or repeat playTo play at double speed Mono recording only To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track To display the playing time of an indi- vidual trackDisc/Track name EditingWhat the editing function can do Name/stampExample MoveDivide Disc name When one or both tracks to be combined have a nameCombine Following cases, tracks may not be combinedLights up Type of characters Characters symbolsTrack name To erase a characterTo add characters To change disc names or track namesTo delete characters Master MiniDisc RecordableMD-MT16H for UK22-42 99.4.2, 055 PM Using with Other Equipment Listening through a car stereoConvenient Operation of the Unit Checking the remaining amount of battery levelHow to read the battery indicator To prevent the unit from being operated by mistakeTo eliminate the confirmation sound To cancel the auto-play functionWhilst in the stop mode To cancel the auto power save function Hold down the Mode button until SET UP appearsWhat is a MINIDISC? TroubleshootingIf trouble occurs Minidisc System Limitations Error Messages Blank DiscCleaning MaintenanceSpecifications GeneralMiniDisc Recorder Terms of Guarantee A9904.TO