Kenwood MD-MT877W 2, 3, 4, 5

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Useful Features

– Recording from a Microphone –

Notes:

●Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect anything

to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the portable MD.

●To use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type

microphone.

•When a plug-in-power type microphone is plugged

in, the portable MD will provide power for the

microphone’s operation.

•If a different type of microphone is plugged in, it may

not operate properly or it may cause the unit to mal-

function.

●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 stereo

mini plug.

●If the unit starts recording too often from low unwanted

noises, set the microphone input to “MIC SYNC L”.

●Recording sensitivity can be changed whilst recording.

1Press the REC button.

2Press the 55

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5 or 4 4

4 4

4 button to adjust the

recording level.

3Press the MODE button repeatedly to se-

lect recording mode (page 32).

4Press the ENTER button to select the re-

cording sensitivity.

MIC SYNC H : Recording starts when the unit

detects –24 dB or more

(The unit can start recording from

quiet sounds).

MIC SYNC L : Recording starts when the unit

detects –12 dB or more.

5When a sound, such as person speaking,

is picked up by the microphone, recording

will begin automatically.

About pause function

The unit automatically pauses when the microphone does

not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. (Pause func-

tion does not work for approximately 10 seconds after a

recording starts.) When the microphone picks up sound

again, recording starts automatically.

Recording from a Microphone (continued)

0dB

4dB

Level meter indicator

Sound-actuated recording

(Mic Synchronised recording)

Contents

Main Accessories Contents Special Notes Special Notes Warnings Caution Special Notes (continued) Special Notes Notes Precautions Precautions Important Storing the unit Names of Controls and Indicators Page Names of Controls and Indicators (continued) Remote control display panel Names of Controls and Indicators Remote control unit 123 456 78910 Battery Charger Names Setting Charge mode Battery Charger Battery Charger (continued) Removing How to use the Charge / Operation switch Setting the battery charger and hanging the remote control. For use with the AC adaptor. Using with the Rechargeable Battery Charging 1 2 3 Using with the Rechargeable Battery (continued) About the liquid crystal display (LCD) Using with the Rechargeable Battery About charging time Using with the AC Adaptor 1 Using with the AC Adaptor 2 3 Using with the Alkaline Battery 1 2 3 Hold Function Hold Function Inserting a MiniDisc 1 partment door. 2 3 4 Inserting a MiniDisc Connections Connections To connect to a stereo system with LINE OUT or AUDIO OUT sockets Connections DIGITAL OUT Connections (continued) To connect to a stereo system with a DIGITAL OUT or OPTICAL OUT socket Page 2 3 6 4 7 About the TOC To interrupt recording Press the 06 button. To stop recording Press the / :OFF button. To update the recorded contents of the MiniDisc Press the / :OFF button whilst in the stop mode. Helpful tip when attaching a label To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from be- ing erased accidentally About sampling rate converter Note for digital recording Playback 1 Playback (continued) 2 3 4 Playback (continued) Volume control Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and the press the VOL button to decrease the volume. Bass control To locate the desired portion Advanced Playback Advanced playback (continued) Intro play Advanced playback (continued) Random play or repeat play To play at double speed Advanced Recording 2 Playback sound-actuated recording (Synchronised recording) 3 4 Page 1 2 Long-play recording About the recording mode Caution for 4 times long recording (LP4) About ATRAC To create your own track numbers Recording tracks as a single track About track numbers Silence To record from a microphone 1 2 Recording from a Microphone 6 3 2 3 4 5 Recording from a Microphone (continued) 1 2 Recording from a Microphone (continued) Checking Displays Checking Displays To check the remaining recording time and the total playing time Whilst in the stop mode, press the DISP button. To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track During playback, press the DISP button. 1 2 Checking the remaining amount of battery level Checking Displays (continued) Changing Default Settings Changing Default Settings 1 4 3 2 Changing Default Settings (continued) Beep sound Auto play Auto power save Digital recording level Titling a MiniDisc Creating disc and track names 1 Disc name Track name 2 7 tered, press the EDIT button. 8 Page 1 2 3 Stamping titles from another MiniDisc Titling a MiniDisc (continued) Page Editing a Recorded MiniDisc Page To move a track 1 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc 2 3 5 Listening to a MiniDisc Through a Stereo System or a Car Stereo Listening through a stereo system Listening through a car stereo Other Features and Caution Resuming auto play Other Features and Caution Rechargeable battery MiniDisc System Limitations MiniDisc System Limitations Error Messages Error Messages (CantLOCK) ERROR MESSAGES BATT EMPTY (LoBATT) Error Messages (continued) (? DISC) ERROR MESSAGES NO DISC NO SIGNAL (noSIG.) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Maintenance Troubleshooting (continued) If trouble occurs Maintenance Moisture condensation Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications (continued)