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AUX REC

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MIC VOL

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AUX

REC

Notes:

IWhen not using the microphone, make sure to unplug it. Otherwise undesirable sounds may be heard, or recorded.

IWhen plugging in or unplugging the microphone, set the MIC VOL control to the minimum position.

IIt is possible to record sound from an external analog source con- nected to the MD IN/AUX 1 or AUX 2 input terminals, mixed together with sound from the microphone.

However, when an external digital unit is connected to the AUX DIGITAL IN terminal, the sound picked up by the microphone will not be recorded on the MD, even though it can be heard through the speakers.

HListening to stereo turntable

1 Connect the output cables of the stereo turntable to the PHONO jack . (red right channnel, white left channel)

2Press the POWER button to turn the power on.

3Press the AUX button so that the PHONO display appears.

4Start the stereo turntable.

5Start recording with this unit, and perform steps 2-5 of the "Recording from the built-in radio onto a MiniDisc" procedure. (See page 29.)

Note:

IThe turntable must be outfitted with a magnetic type cartridge.

HUsing the microphone

You can record voices from the microphone to an MD or enjoy singing karaoke to the accompaniment of the playback sound from this product. (Mic mixing)

HUsing the microphone as a loudspeaker

1Plug the microphone into the MIC jack.

ISet the MIC VOL control to the minimum position.

2Speak into the microphone.

3Adjust the volume using the MIC VOL control and the VOLUME control.

To record sound from the microphone:

4Load a recordable MiniDisc.

5Press the AUX button so that the AUX 1 AUX 2 display appears.

6Press the REC button.

7Press the MD 06 button.

IThe sound from the microphone will be mono. (When using a stereo microphone, only the left channel will be effective.)

IIf the volume of the MIC VOL control is set too high, feedback may occur.

If this happens, take one or more of the following steps.

·Decrease the MIC VOL control level.

·Keep the microphone away from the speaker.

·Change the orientation of the microphone.

·Turn down the volume.

HMixing with music

1Plug the microphone into the MIC jack.

ISet the MIC VOL control to the minimum position.

2Speak into the microphone.

3Adjust the microphone level using the MIC VOL control.

4Select the sound source you want to play, and start playback.

To make a mixed recording:

1Load a recordable MiniDisc.

2Perform steps 1-4 above.

3Press the REC button.

4Press the MD 06 button.

IMake sure to connect the microphone first. If it is connected later, it will not be possible to make a mixed recording.

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Sharp MD-X8 operation manual Listening to stereo turntable, Using the microphone as a loudspeaker, Mixing with music

MD-X8 specifications

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