H To play at double speed (Mono recording only)

Press the ENTER/SYNC button while a MiniDisc recorded in the monaural long-play mode is being played.

The unit will display “FAST PLAY” and start fast playback

W Random play or repeat play

During playback or while in the stop mode, press the MODE button (Remote control : move the shuttle switch to PLAY MODE) repeatedly to select the playback mode.

RANDOM-------- Random play

TRiNDOM _____ Repeat play of tracks in random

+order

T-.....----. Repeat play of all of the tracks 1~------ Repeat play of a single track

No display --... Normal playback

When the ENTER/SYNC button is pressed again, the unit will return to nor- mal play.

Notes:

0Depending on the contents recorded on a MiniDisc, it may be difficult to hear

them.

0If a track recorded in the stereo mode is reached during fast playback, the fast playback mode will be canceled.

0 To re-enter the fast playback mode, press the ENTER/SYNC button.

To interrupt fast playback:

Press the )I[ button during playback.

0 When the ,II button is pressed again, the unit will resume fast playback.

0 If the playback mode is selected while stopped, press the ,I1 button to start playback.

Notes:

0 When “TOC”is displayed, repeat play is impossible.

. In random play the unit will select and play tracks automatically. (You cannot select the order of the tracks.)

After all of the tracks have been played once each in random order, the unit will stop automatically.

0 During random play or repeat play of a single track, cue and review of the pre- vious or next tracks is not possible.

0During random play, the unit cannot find the beginning of any track which has been played.

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Sharp MD-MT821 manual To play at double speed Mono recording only, Random play or repeat play, To interrupt fast playback

MD-MT821 specifications

The Sharp MD-MT821 is a compact and innovative MiniDisc player that captures the essence of portable music in the early 2000s. Designed for music enthusiasts who prioritize sound quality and functionality, the MD-MT821 stands out with its robust features and user-friendly design.

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