Sharp MD-MT16H operation manual Minidisc System Limitations

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MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

MiniDiscs are recorded using a different system than is used for cassette tapes or DAT recordings. Therefore, the following conditions may be encountered, depending on how the disc has been recorded or edited. These are due to system limitations, and should be considered normal.

 

When the number of tracks used reaches

 

the limit, regardless of the remaining re-

Even if the maximum recording

cording time, further recording will be

impossible.

time of a MiniDisc has not been

(Maximum number of tracks: 255)

reached, “DISC FULL” or “TOC

If a MiniDisc has been recorded or ed-

FULL” may be displayed.

ited repeatedly or if a MiniDisc has

 

 

scratches on it, it may not be possible to

 

record the maximum number of tracks on

 

it.

 

 

Even if the number of tracks and

If there are scratches on a disc, the unit

the recording time have not

will automatically avoid recording in those

reached the limit, “DISC FULL”

areas. The recording time will be reduced.

may be displayed.

 

 

 

Even if several short tracks are

When the remaining recording time of a

disc is displayed, short tracks less than

erased, the remaining recording

12 seconds long may not be included in

time may not show an increase.

the total.

 

 

 

Two tracks may not be combined

For MiniDiscs on which repeated record-

ing and editing operations were per-

in editing.

formed, the COMBINE function may not

 

work.

 

 

 

A cluster (about 2 seconds) is normally the

 

minimum unit of recording. So, even if a track

 

is less than 2 seconds long, it will use about

The total of the recorded time and

2 seconds of space on the disc.

Therefore, the time actually available for re-

time remaining on a disc may not

cording may be less than the remaining time

add up to the maximum possible

displayed.

recording time.

If there are scratches on discs, those sec-

 

 

tions will be automatically avoided (no record-

 

ing will be placed in those sections). There-

 

fore, the recording time will be reduced.

 

 

When recorded tracks are played

For MiniDiscs on which repeated record-

back using the cue and review op-

ing and editing were performed, some

erations, some sounds may be

sounds may be skipped whilst cueing and

skipped.

reviewing.

A track number can be created in

If there are scratches or dust on a

MiniDisc, the track numbers following that

the middle of a track.

track will be increased by one.

 

 

 

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Contents MD-MT16E Service Information Special NotesMD-MT16H for UK01-21 99.4.2, 056 PM Contents AccessoriesOptional Accessories IntroductionPrecautions Volume settingConcern for others when listen- ing to MiniDiscs PrecautionsNames of Controls and Indicators 18 19Alkaline batteries power Power SourcePrecautions for alkaline battery use To the DC in 5V socket Rechargeable battery powerInsert securely 50/60 Hz All the way AC power About the rechargeable batteryDo not drop or subject the battery to shock Before Recording Type of recordingAnalogue recording Digital recordingTypes of discs Recordable MiniDiscTo prevent recorded discs from being erased accidentally Playback-only MiniDiscRecording Using the Analogue Cable Recording from CDs or MDs Synchro recordingTo interrupt recording To stop recordingTo remove the MiniDisc To turn off the powerRecording from a tuner or a CD Manual recording Recording Using the Optical Digital Cable There are cases where digital recording may be impossibleStart recording Synchro recording Manual recordingRecording from the Microphone Recording from the microphone Mic synchro recordingTo interrupt a synchro recording Recording from the microphone Mic manual recordingTo interrupt a recording Press the /OFF buttonExample when the setting is for 5 minutes Convenient Recording FunctionAbout the timed auto mark Timed auto mark will be created every 5 minutesRecording tracks as a single track To start recording from the middle of an existing trackMaking a track number automati- cally 1Press the Edit button whilst the recording is pausedTo check the remaining disc time Double time recording in monaural modeTo create your own track numbers whilst recording 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 the TOC When is the TOC recorded?About TOC recording Playback does not start when a MiniDisc is inserted Playing a MinidiscEarphones Track number Track nameTo stop playback To interrupt playback To remove the MiniDiscResume auto play function Convenient Playback Functions To play at double speed Mono recording only Random play or repeat playTo interrupt fast playback To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track To display the playing time of an indi- vidual trackEditing What the editing function can doDisc/Track name Name/stampDivide MoveExample When one or both tracks to be combined have a name CombineDisc name Following cases, tracks may not be combinedType of characters Characters symbols Track nameLights up To erase a characterTo change disc names or track names To delete charactersTo add characters Master MiniDisc RecordableMD-MT16H for UK22-42 99.4.2, 055 PM Using with Other Equipment Listening through a car stereoChecking the remaining amount of battery level How to read the battery indicatorConvenient Operation of the Unit To prevent the unit from being operated by mistakeWhilst in the stop mode To cancel the auto-play functionTo eliminate the confirmation sound 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 DiscMaintenance SpecificationsCleaning GeneralMiniDisc Recorder Terms of Guarantee A9904.TO
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