Sharp MD-MT16H operation manual What is a MINIDISC?, Troubleshooting

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WHAT IS A MINIDISC?

A MiniDisc is a disc inside a protective car- tridge. You can handle it freely without wor- rying about dust, fingerprints, etc.

However, if dust enters the opening of the cartridge, or there is excessive dirt on the cartridge, or the cartridge becomes warped, you may experience malfunctions.

Please note the following.

■Handling the MiniDisc

Do not touch the disc directly!

Do not open the shutter or touch the disc directly.

If the shutter is opened forcibly, it may break.

Disc

Shutter Cartridge

●Never disassemble a MiniDisc.

■Where not to store discs

Do not store discs in places with high tem- peratures or humidity. Specifically, do not leave discs in places exposed to direct sun- light or in cars with the doors and windows closed.

Do not leave discs in places where sand can get into the cartridge easily (e.g., beaches).

■Helpful tip when attaching a label

When attaching a label to an MD cartridge, be sure to note the following. If the label is not attached properly, the MiniDisc may jam inside the unit and it may not be possible to remove it.

●If the label peels off or partially lifts away, re-

place it with a new one. ● Do not put a new label on top of an existing

one.

●Attach the label only in the specified lo- cation. (If it is not within the specified area, it may cause the disc to jam in the unit.)

■Regular cleaning

If the surface of the cartridge becomes dusty or dirty, clean it with a dry cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

■Moisture condensation

In the following cases, condensation may form inside the unit.

●Shortly after turning on a heater.

●When the unit is placed in a room where there is excessive steam or moisture.

●When the unit is moved from a cool place to a warm place.

When the unit has condensation inside, the disc signals cannot be read, and the unit may not function properly.

●If this happens, remove the disc.

The condensation should evaporate in approximately 1 hour. The unit will then function properly.

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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