Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HHB MDP500 HHB comm
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OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS La versión en español del manual de operaciones la encontrará en la web de HHB – www .hhb.co.uk La version Française de ce manuel d’utilisation est disponible sur le site web de HHB à www .hhb.co.uk Eine deutsche V ersion dieser Bedienungsanleitung ist im Internet unter der Adresse www .
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• V ersatile analog and digital in/out: Analog XLR balanced mic/line input, 2 channels RCA phono unbalanced line output, 2 channels Digital in (SPDIF) Coaxial Optical Digital out (SPDIF) Coaxial (ON.
Should the HHB PORT ADISC require ser vice, it must be taken or sent to an HHB authorised dealer . Please retain the original packing for possible future use, and ensure the unit is suitably protected during transit. The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for damage caused during transpor tation.
1 BA TTERY COMP AR TMENT This cover slides off (from right to left in this view) and underneath is the battery caddy , holding 8 x AA batteries. 2 KEYHOLD Use this button to avoid any accidental operation during recording.
1 BA TTERY COMPARTMENT This cover slides off (from right to left in this view) and underneath is the battery caddy , holding 8 x AA batteries. 2 KEYHOLD Use this button to avoid any accidental operation during recording.
8 SIDE P ANELS PORT ADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder 31 PHONES SOCKET 1/4" jack socket for headphone connection. 32 LINE OUT LEFT AND RIGHT CONNECTORS (Unbalanced RCA phono.) T o send analog output signals to other equipment. 33 COAXIAL I/O CONNECTORS (Unbalanced RCA phono.
9 LCD DISPLA Y PORT ADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder 42-3 LEVEL INDICA TOR The bar meter shows the audio level in playback and record. (42) left hand channel (43) right hand channel. 44 RECORD/PLA YBACK MODE INDICATOR The icons indicate pause, play and record modes.
AC ADAPTOR Use the AC mains power supply to operate the PORT ADISC by connecting the standard accessory AC adaptor (universal voltage 100-240 V AC) to the DC input connector . Y ou can also use the AC adaptor to charge the rechargeable batteries within the recorder .
AC ADAPTOR Use the AC mains power supply to operate the PORT ADISC by connecting the standard accessory AC adaptor (universal voltage 100-240 V AC) to the DC input connector . Y ou can also use the AC adaptor to charge the rechargeable batteries within the recorder .
CONNECTING MICROPHONES TO THE XLR INPUT If you use a stereo microphone, connect it to the XLR mic inputs. If you use a single microphone, connect it to either the left or right XLR mic input. (See page 15 for fur ther information about recording from a microphone and page 17 for information about mono recording.
CONNECTING MICROPHONES TO THE XLR INPUT If you use a stereo microphone, connect it to the XLR mic inputs. If you use a single microphone, connect it to either the left or right XLR mic input. (See page 15 for fur ther information about recording from a microphone and page 17 for information about mono recording.
PREP ARA TION cont. PORT ADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder DISPLA Y BACK LIGHT Press LIGHT to turn on the display back light for 5 seconds or , if you press and hold the LIGHT button, the light will stay on permanently . NOTE – W e recommend minimal use of the display light when the PORT ADISC is powered by batteries.
15 RECORDING PORT ADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder 1. Press the INPUT button once to recall ‘SOURCE’ mode in order to select the correct input source settings.
16 1. Press the INPUT button once to recall ‘SOURCE’ mode. 2. Press F1 and F3 to choose ‘LINE’. Then press F2 to set-up. Once your input source is selected as ‘LINE’, the limiter setting will also be available by pressing INPUT . See the previous section for fur ther details about the limiter function.
17 16 • RECORD Star t recording • PAUSE , RECORD Record pause followed by PAUSE Start recording 4. Adjust the recording levels so that the peak level meters do not go beyond 0dB (marked ‘OVR’ in the top right of the diagram below). If the recording level goes above 0dB, distor tion to the recorded material may occur .
19 18 RECORDING cont. PORT ADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder AUTO INCREMENT FUNCTION The function enables new tracks to be created automatically during recording. 1. Press SYSTEM until ‘TRACK-INCREMENT?’ is displayed. 2. Press F1 to choose the auto increment setting from ‘AUTO’ or ‘MANUAL ’.
19 AUTO INCREMENT FUNCTION The function enables new tracks to be created automatically during recording. 1. Press SYSTEM until ‘TRACK-INCREMENT?’ is displayed. 2. Press F1 to choose the auto increment setting from ‘AUTO’ or ‘MANUAL ’. Then press F2 to set-up and F3 to exit.
1. Load the MD disc to be used for playback into the disc opening. 2. Press the PLA Y button to star t playback. 3. Press the PAUSE or STOP buttons to pause or stop playback. 4. During playback, press the AMS button once to locate the beginning of the next track.
21 EDITING PORT ADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder The PORT ADISC operates in four editing modes – erase, divide, combine and move. In addition, you can also label a disc or individual tracks.
3. The display will repeatedly show the following messages one after another: The PORT ADISC will playback the audio at the dividing point repeatedly . If the audio plays from the correct point, skip to point 5 in this list. 4. It is possible to adjust the divide point in 0.
23 2. Press the F1 button until the track number that you want to move is displayed. Then, press the F3 button to choose the destination track number of the move function. In the example given in point 1, ‘TRK003’ will move to the ‘TRK002’ position.
OTHER FUNCTIONS PORT ADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder 24 1. Press the SYSTEM button until ‘HEADPHONE MONITOR’ is recalled. 2. Press F1 to select from ‘STEREO’, ‘MONO-L ’, ‘MONO-R’ or ‘BOTH’ and then press F2 to confirm. Press F3 to exit.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) audio transfer is provided for easy exchange of audio with a compatible computer . The format of the transfer is streaming audio – the software you are using on the computer will control the stored file format of the audio data.
MENU OPERA TION PORT ADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder These diagrams show the basic menu operations. Changing a page displays the current settings, with the three functions keys ( F1 , F2 and F3 ) selecting the parameters. When a parameter is flashing, pressing ‘SET’ will action this choice.
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28 Before you seek advice from an HHB authorised dealer , follow the instructions below if you find any faults during operation: NOT POWERING UP • Replace batteries or recharge them. • Check the battery polarity and batter y case installation. • Check connection of the AC adaptor , mains plug and DC plug.
The MD has a different recording system from compact cassette or DA T . Because of this, there may be circumstances when the following situations occur during operation. It should be noted that these are not faults. • ‘Disc Full!’ message is showing although there still seems to be enough recordable time remaining.
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NOTES PORT ADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder 31 30 TECHNICAL DA T A PORT ADISC MDP500 MiniDisc Recorder GENERAL Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MiniDisc digital audio system Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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