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Sharp MD-DR470H Operation Manual

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MD-DR470H(E) (TINSE0513AWZZ)
PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
MODEL
MD-DR470H
OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
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  • Page 1 If you require any advice or assistance regarding For the best performance, read this manual carefully. your Sharp product, please visit our web-site It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland).

  • Page 2: Special Notes

    WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD. " SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record- 0121 766 5414 ing arising from malfunction of this unit. In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring re-...
  • Page 3 This model complies " Recording and playback of any material may require with the law if used with the correct earphones (model consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer number RPHOH0021AWZZ). If the earphones are...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents MD-DR470H Page Page ! Important Introduction ! Useful Features Features ........5 Group Playback .

  • Page 5: Features

    "Mobile 1-bit digital amplifier" " The 1-bit digital signal is sent to a constant voltage cir- SHARP has adopted "4-pole plug" headphones and a cuit directly from a high-order (Delta Sigma) modu- remote control that completely separate right and left lation circuit.

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories MD-DR470H Remote control x 1 Battery carrying case x 1 Battery case x 1 Carrying bag x 1 4-pole plug AC Adaptor Rechargeable nickel-met- Earphones (inner ear Connection cable (RADPA8058AWZZ) x 1 al hydride battery type) x 1 (for digital recording) x 1 (AD-N55BT) x 1 4-pole plug...

  • Page 7: Precautions

    5V DC supplied with this unit, as it may damage it. may cause noise pickup. If it oc- " SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper curs, move it away from them. use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised serv- ice centre.

  • Page 8: Names Of Controls And Indicators

    Names of Controls and Indicators MD-DR470H ! Main unit Reference page 1. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button ..19, 25, 60 2. Group Button ......17, 27 3.

  • Page 9: Remote Control Unit

    MD-DR470H ! Remote control unit Reference page 1. Earphones Socket ......24 2. Bass Button ......23 3.

  • Page 10: Using With The Rechargeable Battery

    Using with the Rechargeable Battery MD-DR470H ! Charging the rechargeable battery When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time or when you want to use it after a long period of disuse, be sure to charge it fully. Insert the rechargeable battery.

  • Page 11: Using With The Ac Adaptor

    Using with the AC Adaptor MD-DR470H ! About charging time Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert After about 3.5 hours have passed, " " will the plug on the other end into the DC IN 5V socket. go out.

  • Page 12: Using With The Alkaline Battery

    Using with the Alkaline Battery MD-DR470H Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, When using the alkaline battery, be sure to insert the "AA" size). rechargeable battery also. Open the case cover. Insert an alkaline battery into the battery case. Attach the battery case to the portable MD.

  • Page 13: Inserting A Minidisc

    MD-DR470H(E) TINSE0513AWZZ Inserting a MiniDisc MD-DR470H Slide the OPEN lever to release the com- partment door. Insert a MiniDisc as shown. Close the compartment door. Notes: " Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. " If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit.

  • Page 14: Connections

    Connections MD-DR470H You can record your favourite CDs or tapes to MD. When recording, it is recommended to use the AC adaptor and also install the battery. Should the power failure occur, the power source would be automatically switched to the battery. to right to left Supplied connection cable...

  • Page 15: Connections

    MD-DR470H Compared to analogue connection recording, it allows high-quality recording. Supplied D IG IT A L O U T connection cable (for digital recording) D IG IT A L O U T Optionally available connection cable (AD-M2DC) MD-DR470H(E) TINSE0513AWZZ 03/3/25 MD_DR470H_UK_2.fm...

  • Page 16: Selecting Menu

    Selecting Menu MD-DR470H You can set or check each function by selecting from the " " mark indicates the item selected and available direc- menu. tions. mark Item Items on the left and right. No item on the left and right. Setting Items on the left.

  • Page 17: Long Time Recording And Group Recording

    Long Time Recording and Group Recording MD-DR470H " Long time recording When the group mode is selected for recording, tracks are played by the group, starting with the first track of the Since this MD portable recorder adopts the 4 times long group.

  • Page 18: Recording

    Recording MD-DR470H Press the REC button. Recording is paused. ! Even when the power is off, you can start record- ing by pressing the REC button. ! "DISCONNECT" will appear for 1 second if noth- ing is connected. [ REC ] To perform group record- ing, hold down the GROUP button for 2 seconds or...
  • Page 19 MD-DR470H To interrupt recording Press the MENU button. Press the button. The unit enters the menu select mode. ! To resume recording, press the button again. ! The track number will be increased by one each time Select "REC MODE" by pressing the the recording is interrupted.
  • Page 20 Recording (continued) MD-DR470H Analogue recording Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing some- where between -4 dB and 0 dB. 12 dB 4 dB 0 dB [ GROUP ] [ REC ] 0-30 [ MENU ] The sound is interrupted momentarily when switching...
  • Page 21 MD-DR470H(E) TINSE0513AWZZ MD-DR470H " Adding tracks to an existing group About the TOC After any recording or editing function, "TOC" (Table Of Press the REC button. Contents) is displayed. To finalise the recording or editing function, turn the power off. During this process, "TOC" Recording is paused.

  • Page 22: Recording

    Recording (continued) MD-DR470H " To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from " About sampling rate converter being erased accidentally This portable MD incorporates a sampling rate converter so that it can record from digital radios or DAT tape Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the recorders.

  • Page 23: Sound Control

    Sound Control MD-DR470H " Volume control " To adjust the treble Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume and the You cannot adjust when the bass setting is "BASS OFF". VOL- button to decrease the volume. The treble cannot be adjusted by the remote control. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 24: Playback

    Playback MD-DR470H Left Right channel channel 4-pole plug To the /REMOTE socket MD-DR470H(E) TINSE0513AWZZ 03/3/25 MD_DR470H_UK_3.fm...
  • Page 25 MD-DR470H Tracks will be automatically played back in the mode they Plug the remote control and earphones into were recorded. the unit. The recording modes are displayed as follows. Insert a MiniDisc (page 13). Remote con- Main unit Recording mode trol unit Inserting a group-recorded MD automatically sets the unit to the group mode.

  • Page 26: Playback

    Playback (continued) MD-DR470H ! To locate the beginning of a track To move to the beginning of the next track: Press the button during playback. To restart the track being played: Press the button during playback. To locate the next track: Press the button whilst the unit is stopped.

  • Page 27: Group Playback

    Group Playback MD-DR470H Using a group-recorded MD, you can play back tracks by Setting the group mode the desired group (albums, artists, etc.). Inserting a group-recorded MD automatically sets the unit to the group mode. ! Playback of group-recorded MD (The first group is displayed.) Example of group recording: Remote control unit...

  • Page 28: My Entry Playback (Favourite Track Playback)

    My Entry Playback (favourite track playback) MD-DR470H ! To play the registered favourite track You can register up to 10 tracks per MiniDisc as favourite tracks which remain in memory even after removing the [On the remote control] MiniDisc (up to 9 discs). Whilst playing, press the MODE button until "MY"...
  • Page 29 MD-DR470H(E) TINSE0513AWZZ MD-DR470H ! To cancel each of the registered favour- Select "MY DELETE" by ite tracks pressing the but- [On the remote control] ton and press the MENU button. Press the MODE button until "MY" is displayed. Press the MENU button. Select the track you wish to cancel by Favourite track registration will be cancelled.

  • Page 30: Advanced Playback

    Advanced Playback MD-DR470H ! Random play or repeat play Notes: " If the playback mode is selected whilst stopped, press You can enjoy a variety of playback styles by switching button to start playback. the playback mode. " When "TOC" is displayed, settings cannot be [On the remote control] changed.
  • Page 31 MD-DR470H ! About playback mode Display When the group mode is selected When the group mode is cancelled ("GR" lights up). ("GR" goes out). RND (Random playback) Tracks are played back at random After all tracks are played back at ran- within a group and playback stops au- dom, playback stops automatically.
  • Page 32 Advanced Playback (continued) MD-DR470H ! Intro play You can listen to the beginning of each track for 9 sec- onds in the recorded order. Whilst playback is stopped, hold down the button for 2 seconds or more. The unit plays back the first 9 seconds of the track and advances to the next.
  • Page 33 MD-DR470H ! To adjust playback speed You can increase or decrease the playback speed. [On the main unit] [On the remote control] During playback, press the MENU button. During playback, hold down the MODE but- The unit enters the menu select mode. ton for 2 seconds or more.

  • Page 34: Advanced Recording

    Advanced Recording MD-DR470H ! Playback sound-actuated recording Press the MENU button. Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting The unit enters the menu select mode. sound from the stereo system (synchronised recording). Select "SYNC REC" by Cancel the setting for trace-back recording. pressing the but- Press the REC button.
  • Page 35 MD-DR470H ! Long-play recording Notes: " The recording mode remains unchanged until a new 2 times and 4 times long recording mode is selected. Double or quadruple time of stereo recording is possible. " In monaural recording, the sound on the right and left Monaural recording channels is mixed even if the input source is in stereo.

  • Page 36: About Track Numbers

    Advanced Recording (continued) MD-DR470H ! About ATRAC ! About track numbers The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) sys- 1. Track numbers are created automatically during re- tem compresses the sound data into 1/5 by cutting out cording via the analogue connection when a silence the inaudible sound.
  • Page 37 MD-DR470H ! Creating track numbers automatically ! To create your own track numbers When recording from a stereo system, track numbers will You can create your own track numbers at any point. be created automatically at regular intervals. Whilst recording, press the REC button at the point where you want to create track numbers.
  • Page 38 Advanced Recording (continued) MD-DR470H ! Trace-back recording Press the button at the desired point. When making a microphone or radio broadcasting, etc. The unit traces back the time set in step 4 and starts (analogue) recording, you can trace back 5 - 30 seconds recording.

  • Page 39: Recording From A Microphone

    Recording from a Microphone MD-DR470H ! To record from a microphone Connect a stereo microphone to the MIC IN socket. Insert a recordable MiniDisc (page 13). Press the REC button. " Recording is paused. " "DISCONNECT" will appear for 1 second if nothing is connected.
  • Page 40 Recording from a Microphone (continued) MD-DR470H ! Group-up recording To interrupt recording Press the button. You can shift to group recording whilst recording normally " To resume recording, press the button again. from a microphone. " The track number will be increased by one each time the recording is interrupted.
  • Page 41 MD-DR470H ! Sound-actuated recording (Mic Press the MENU button. Synchronised recording) The unit enters the menu select mode. The unit automatically pauses when the microphone Select "SYNC REC" by does not pick up any sound for 3 seconds or more. (Pause function does not work for approximately 10 sec- pressing the but-...
  • Page 42 Recording from a Microphone (continued) MD-DR470H ! Track intervals Example: Set to "5 minutes". During mic manual recording When recording from a microphone, track numbers will Timed auto marks will be created every 5 minutes. be created automatically at regular intervals. Whilst the recording or recording is paused, press the MENU button.

  • Page 43: Checking Displays

    Checking Displays MD-DR470H ! Switching displays during playback or Track number whilst in the pause mode Track name Switching the display for the remote control and the unit Playing time can be done separately. Remaining time of the current track Each time the button is pressed, the display will change as follows.
  • Page 44 Checking Displays (continued) MD-DR470H ! Switching displays whilst in the stop The display varies according to the play mode (group, favourite track). mode Normal play- Group play- Favourite Switching the display for the remote control and the unit back mode back mode track playback can be done separately.
  • Page 45 MD-DR470H ! Checking the remaining amount of bat- Checking track by track [On the remote control] tery level The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the Select a track by pressing the button. battery indicator ( ) during operation. Press the DISPLAY button.

  • Page 46: Titling A Minidisc

    Titling a MiniDisc MD-DR470H ! Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or When "DISC NAME" ap- recording prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited. ! The group-recorded MD may not be edited properly pears, press the MENU with other equipment. button.
  • Page 47 MD-DR470H " Creating a group name " Creating a track name Insert a group-recorded Whilst in the stop mode or MiniDisc. pause mode, select the track by pressing the button. Whilst in the stop mode, choose the group Press the MENU button. to be named (page 25).
  • Page 48 Titling a MiniDisc (continued) MD-DR470H " To erase a character " To add characters Set the unit to character input mode. Set the unit to character input mode. Disc name : page 46, steps 1 - 5 Disc name : page 46, steps 1 - 5 Group name : page 47, steps 1 - 5 Group name : page 47, steps 1 - 5 Track name : page 47, steps 1 - 4...
  • Page 49 MD-DR470H " Characters (symbols) " Stamping titles from another MiniDisc Before stamping C D E F G H J K L M When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks U V W X Y Z are recorded, you can transfer the character information (disc, group, and track names) of the master MiniDisc to another MiniDisc (for stamping) simultaneously.
  • Page 50 Titling a MiniDisc (continued) MD-DR470H Master MiniDisc operation Operation of the MiniDisc for stamping Insert a master MiniDisc. Load a MiniDisc for stamp- Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for the target ing. one. Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU but- ton.

  • Page 51: Editing A Recorded Minidisc

    Editing a Recorded MiniDisc MD-DR470H " To erase one track at a time " To erase all of the tracks at once You can erase one track at a time. You can erase all tracks at once. Whilst in the stop mode, select the track to Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU but- erase by pressing the button.
  • Page 52 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) MD-DR470H " To divide a track " To move a track You can divide a track into 2 tracks. You can move a track to the desired position. During playback, press the button at the Whilst in the stop mode or pause mode, select point where you wish to divide the track.
  • Page 53 MD-DR470H " To combine tracks To combine two non-adjacent tracks: ! First, put the two tracks next to each other in the order Two adjacent tracks can be combined. you want using the MOVE function. Then combine them using the COMBINE function. Whilst in the stop mode, select the latter of the ! For group-recorded tracks, only those in the same two tracks to be combined by pressing the...
  • Page 54 Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) MD-DR470H " Moving a track to another group " Moving a group to the top On a group-recorded MD, you can move a track to a dif- On a group-recorded MD, group-recorded tracks can be ferent group.
  • Page 55 MD-DR470H " Creating a group before recording " Moving non-group tracks to after You can create a group in advance and record tracks in it. group-recorded tracks (Group reserve) If non-group tracks are found in the middle of a group- Insert a MiniDisc.

  • Page 56: Editing A Recorded Minidisc

    Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) MD-DR470H " Erasing a group " Erasing group information You can erase the entire group information of a group- On a group-recorded MD, you can erase all tracks in a recorded MD. By erasing the group information of a MD, it group at once.

  • Page 57: Setting The Alarm

    Setting the Alarm MD-DR470H When the timer is set, the alarm will sound at the desired Select the time by pressing time. button and press the MENU button. [On the remote control] You can set the time from 1 to 99 minutes. During playback or whilst in the stop mode, press the DISPLAY button for 2 seconds or When the set time comes...

  • Page 58: Changing Default Settings

    Changing Default Settings MD-DR470H [On the main unit] Menu Item Insert a MiniDisc. BEEP Beep on Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU Beep sound Beep off button. AUTO PLAY The unit enters the menu select mode. Select "SETUP" by press- Auto play Cancelled ing the...
  • Page 59 MD-DR470H " Beep sound " Backlight on the remote control You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when you press a button. "NORMAL" Display Always displayed " Auto play You can make the unit not play automatically when you Backlight Lit for approx.

  • Page 60: Hold Function

    Hold Function MD-DR470H The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train. If the battery is inserted or the AC adaptor is connected, To cancel the hold mode you can set this function even when the power is turned Move the HOLD switch away from the safety position (the off.

  • Page 61: Listening Through Another System

    Listening through Another System MD-DR470H " Listening through a car stereo When connecting with other equipment, turn off the power or turn down the volume to "0". " Listening through a stereo system Supplied output conversion cable (4-pole to 3-pole plug conversion) 4-pole Supplied...

  • Page 62: Other Features And Caution

    Other Features and Caution MD-DR470H ! Resuming auto play ! Rechargeable battery " A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is the only When you stop playback and replay the MiniDisc without removing it, playback starts from the point kind that can be used. Even if the battery is not used, you should charge it at least once every three months you stopped it.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Many potential "problems" can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. The unit does not turn on.

  • Page 64: Maintenance

    Maintenance Troubleshooting (continued) MD-DR470H ! Cleaning ! If trouble occurs When this product is subjected to strong external interfer- When the unit becomes dirty ence (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water (external sur- operated incorrectly, it may malfunction.

  • Page 65: Minidisc System Limitations

    MiniDisc System Limitations MD-DR470H The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order. SYMPTOM LIMITATIONS "DISC FULL" or "TOC FULL" appears More than the limited number of tracks (255) cannot be recorded re- even though the MiniDisc still has re- gardless of the recording time.

  • Page 66: Error Messages

    Error Messages MD-DR470H ERROR MES- MEANING ERROR MES- MEANING SAGES SAGES " Nothing is recorded. " Cannot save the TOC information BLANK MD Can't WRITE (Replace the disc with a recorded correctly to a MiniDisc. disc.) " The disc is out of recording space. DISC-FULL "...
  • Page 67 MD-DR470H ERROR MES- MEANING ERROR MES- MEANING SAGES SAGES " The number of a disc, group, or " There is an error in the recording NAME FULL TOC FORM track name exceeds 40. (**) signal. (Shorten the name.) (Erase all of the tracks, and then record again.) "...

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Specifications MD-DR470H As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification chang- es for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
  • Page 69 MD-DR470H Battery life: Stereo 2 times long 4 times long When using the rechargeable Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous battery (fully charged) included recording: play: Approx. recording: play: Approx. recording: play: Approx. with the unit Approx. 10.5 27 hours Approx.
  • Page 70 MEMO MD-DR470H(E) (TINSE0513AWZZ)
  • Page 71 MEMO MD-DR470H(E) (TINSE0513AWZZ)

  • Page 72: Terms Of Guarantee

    Ltd. (hereinafter called “the Company”) guarantee to pro- caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, vide for the repair of, or at its option replace this Sharp tampering with the equipment, or any attempt at ad- Equipment, or any component thereof, (other than bat-...

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