Sharp MD-DR470H Quick Start Manual

1-BIT PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
Quick start guide
for recording (front)
MODEL
MD-DR470H
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Recording from other audio equipment
1
Step
Connect the equipment
To the
wall socket
To the DC IN
To the OPTICAL/
5 V socket
LINE IN socket
AC 230 V,
50/60 Hz
This is a connection for analogue recording.
For connections to other equipment or for digital recording, refer to pages 14 and
15 in the manual.
2
Step
Record on a recordable MiniDisc
When recording from a CD or MiniDisc
1
Press the REC button.
2
Begin playback on the
stereo system connected
to this portable MD.
3
Press the or button
to adjust the recording level.
-12dB -4dB 0dB
0-30
Adjust the recording level so
that the maximum sound vol-
ume from the source makes
the reading swing somewhere
between -4 dB and 0 dB.
4
Press the PAUSE button on
the stereo system to enter
the playback pause mode.
Here you can search for the
track to be recorded.
When recording stops, "TOC" appears. Whilst "TOC" appears, the MiniDisc record-
ed contents have not yet been updated.
To prevent the new recording from being lost, it is not possible to remove the Mini-
Disc whilst "TOC" is displayed.
TOC display
To update the recorded contents of the MiniDisc
Press the button whilst in the stop mode.
The power turns off after recorded contents have been updated on the MiniDisc.
Refer to page 21 for details on TOC.
useful tips (back)
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Stereo etc.
Supplied
R IG
H T
L E F
T
connection
cable
R IG
H T
L E F
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Red : to right
White : to left
5
Select the recording mode.
1 Press the MENU button.
2 Press the or but-
ton repeatedly to select
"REC MODE".
3
Press the MENU button.
Press the or but-
4
ton repeatedly to select
the recording mode.
(Stereo recording)
SP
(2 times long recording)
(4 times long recording)
(Monaural recording)
Press the MENU button.
5
6
Press the button to start
recording.
7
Begin playback on the
stereo system, the output
will be recorded.
8
To stop recording, press
the button.
Insert a recordable MiniDisc
1
Insert according to
the direction arrow.
2
3 3
2
1

Recording from a microphone

1
Step
Connect a microphone
To the
wall socket
To the DC IN
AC 230 V,
5 V socket
50/60 Hz
About the microphone
Any plug-in-power type microphones can be used.
If the microphone is not a plug-in-power type, it may malfunction or be damaged.
Plug-in-power type microphone
There are different types of microphones.
Power is automatically supplied to the plug-in-power type microphone when con-
nected to the unit. Other types are battery-powered or self-powered.
2
Step
Record on a recordable MiniDisc
1
Press the REC button.
2
Press the or button
to adjust the recording level.
-12dB -4dB 0dB
MIC L0 - MIC H30
Adjust the recording level so
that the maximum sound vol-
ume from the source makes
the reading swing somewhere
between -4 dB and 0 dB.
Make sure the hold function is deactivated before recording.
Hold down the button for 2 seconds
or more.
The display changes every time you
press the button.
(For details, refer to page 60 of the manual.)
Playback
Left
1
Press the button.
channel
To the /REMOTE
2
socket
To stop playback, press the
button.
Slide the OPEN lever to release
the compartment door.
Insert a MiniDisc as shown.
Close the compartment door.
Close Open
Recordable Recording prevented
When you record on a MiniDisc,
check that the erase prevention tab is
set to the "Recordable" position.
Stereo
microphone
(commercially
available)
To the
MIC IN
socket
3
Select the recording mode.
1
Press the MENU button.
2 Press the or but-
ton repeatedly to select
"REC MODE".
3 Press the MENU button.
Press the or but-
4
ton repeatedly to select
the recording mode.
(Stereo recording)
SP
(2 times long recording)
(4 times long recording)
(Monaural recording)
5 Press the MENU button.
4
Press the button.
Recording will start.
5
To stop recording, press
the button.
Hold Release
Right
channel
L
R
4-pole
plug