HHB comm HHB MDP500 - Manual (Page 10)

AC ADAPTOR
Use the AC mains power supply to operate the
PORTADISC by connecting the standard accessory AC
adaptor (universal voltage 100-240 VAC) to the DC input
connector. You can also use the AC adaptor to charge
the rechargeable batteries within the recorder. If the
rechargeable batteries are loaded and the charge switch,
which is located on the back of unit underneath the
battery caddy, is set to ON, the green charge LED on the
front panel will light. The light will reduce in intensity once
the batteries are charged. The batteries will fully charge
in the PORTADISC overnight (at least 8 hours)
NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Remove the battery cover and load the 8 supplied AA
type NiMH batteries into the battery caddy in the
battery compartment as shown below.
Make sure the charging switch (located under the
caddy) is set to ON. When charging the batteries, the
green charge LED on the front panel will light. Other
types of rechargeable batteries can be used but may
not achieve the same high levels of performance.
CAUTION – Do not mix charged and discharged
batteries or batteries of a different type (alkaline and
NiMH). Ensure you install the batteries with the
correct polarity.
ALKALINE BATTERIES
Remove the battery cover and load 8 standard AA type
alkaline batteries into the battery caddy in the battery
compartment. Switch OFF the charge switch.
CAUTION – Before installing alkaline batteries, ensure
the charge switch is set to OFF. Do not mix new and
used batteries or batteries of a different type
(alkaline and NiMH). Ensure you install the batteries
with the correct polarity. Do not attempt to recharge
alkaline batteries as damage to the batteries or the
PORTADISC may occur.
POWER MANAGEMENT
The PORTADISC can be set to automatically power
down if it is left in STOP mode and none of the buttons
have been touched for more than 10 minutes. This
function can be enabled by recalling ‘AUTO POWER
DOWN ?’ from the SYSTEM menu button.
BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR
When the PORTADISC is operated with batteries, the
battery icon will be shown in the bottom right hand
corner of the display. The PORTADISC will automatically
power down if there is insufficient battery life remaining.
Display Operation
DCIN Operating with external power source
9 9 % Battery fully charged
4 0 % Battery life low
CAUTION – Be aware that different batteries have
different discharge rates and, in some cases, the
battery level indication may reduce very rapidly.
Battery life Recording Playback
Alkaline 2.5 hours 3 hours
NiMH battery >3 hours >3.5 hours
NOTE – Times given are approximate. The recording
and playback time will be substantially shorter if
manganese or low capacity Nickel Metal Cadmium
(Ni-Cad) batteries are used.
Optimum performance will be achieved using the high
capacity 1550mAh NiMH batteries supplied. If you
choose to use alkaline batteries, we suggest you obtain
the best quality, highest capacity AA cells available.
Before using the PORTADISC for the first time, please
set the time and date, as this will enable the disc time
stamp function facility to work correctly. The date
format of your country may be set according to the
following procedure:
1. Recall date format by pressing the SETUP button
until ‘DATE FORMAT’ is displayed.
2. The current format will be displayed in the bottom
left hand corner. Press the F1 button until the date
format which you want is displayed:
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
YY/MM/DD
3. Press F2 (‘SET’) to select the required format and
exit this page – should you wish to exit without
making any changes, press F3 (‘EXIT’) to return to
the display page.
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PREPARATION
PORTADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder
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POWER SUPPLY
DATE & TIME
DATE AND TIME SETTING
1. Press the SETUP button until ‘CLOCK/DATE
SETUP?’ appears.
2. If you press F2, the current set-up date and time
will be displayed. For instance, in the DD/MM/YY
format, 02/01/00 10:24:00 means 2nd January,
2000, 10 hours 24 minutes and 00 seconds AM.
3. The digit on the left will be flashing. Press F1 or
AMS or repeatedly until the number you
want appears.
4. Once the correct number is flashing, press F3 or FF
to move the flashing digit to the right.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to enter the required date
and time.
6. Press F2 to finish the setup.
DATE AND TIME CONFIRMATION
1. Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly until the time
is displayed:
2. Pressing DISPLAY again shows the date:
TIME STAMP DATA CONFIRMATION
When the PORTADISC plays back a disc that has a time
stamp, the time stamp data will be displayed as follows:
1. Press DISPLAY three times during playback to
recall the time of the recording.
2. The stamped time is displayed on the clock display
page, showing minutes and seconds. The 2-digit
number after the ‘/’ symbol indicates the MD
recorder manufacturer – this is 30 for the
PORTADISC.
The stamped date is displayed in the DATE menu
when DISPLAY is pressed once more:
NOTE – Recorded clock and date information is not
available until the Table of Contents (TOC) has been
updated. This update only occurs when a disc is
ejected, or if the powered down with the disc still in the
PORTADISC.
If functions on the PORTADISC behave abnormally at any
time, it is a good idea to initialise the unit.
INITIALISING PROCEDURE
Power down the unit using the POWER button. Then,
press POWER to turn the power on while
simultaneously holding down the F1 and F2 buttons.
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS
When the PORTADISC has been initialised or is newly
purchased, its settings will be as follows:
INPUT menu L R
INPUT SOURCE MIC MIC
MIC-ATT 0dB 0dB
BASSCUT OFF OFF
LIMITER ON ON
PHANTOM OFF OFF
SYSTEM menu
REC MODE? STEREO
TRACK-INCREMENT? AUTO
THRESHOLD LEVEL -30dB
AUTO-START/CUT? NO
AUTO-PAUSE? NO
PRE-RECORD? NO
HEADPHONE MONITOR STEREO
OVERWRITE MODE? OFF
REPEAT MODE OFF
DIGITAL OUTPUT? OFF
AUTO POWER DOWN? NO
SETUP menu
DISPLAY CONTRAST +3
DATE FORMAT DD/MM/YY
PEAK HOLD METER? OFF
NOTE – Initialising the system will not change the
USER1-5 memory settings.
CLOCK 10:24:00
D ATE 02/01/00
C L O C K 10:24/30
D ATE 02/01/00
INITIALISING
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