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IM-DR420H(E) TINSE0554AWZZ 1
1-BIT PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
MODEL
IM-DR420H
OPERATION MANUAL
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IM-DR420H Special Notes ! Warnings " The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceable NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U.K. AND parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so. IRELAND It contains dangerous voltages, always remove the mains plug from the main outlet socket before any SERVICE INFORMATION service operation or when not in use for a long period. In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring re- " The AC adaptor supplied with the IM-DR420H must pair, please use the supplied postag
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IM-DR420H 1 " At full volume, prolonged listening to a personal stereo ! Notes may damage the user's hearing. 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 particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act damaged in any way, please order using the model 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection number g
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IM-DR420H Features ! A Portable MD player with "Mobile 1-bit ! A Net MD portable recorder Audio data saved on the hard disk of a PC can be trans- digital amplifier" ferred to a Net MD-compatible recorder using the pro- " The 1-bit digital signal is sent to a constant voltage cir- vided software "BeatJam". cuit directly from a high-order modulation circuit. The amplifier transmits and amplifies the signal, and ! This product features up to 50 times allows extremely natural and clear sound wi
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IM-DR420H Contents 1 Page Page ! Important Introduction ! Net MD Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 About Net MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 - 45 Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IM-DR420H Accessories 4-pole plug Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor Rechargeable Nickel- (RADPA8066AWZZ) x 1 Metal Hydride Battery (AD-N70BT) x 1 4-pole plug Battery Carrying Case x 1 Connection Cable Connection Cable Output Conversion Cable (for digital recording) x 1 (for analogue recording) x 1 (4-pole to 3-pole plug conversion) x 1 Carrying Bag x 1 CD-ROM x 1 USB Connection Cable x 1 Notes: " You can hear the sound only from one earphone if yo
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IM-DR420H(E) TINSE0554AWZZ 2 IM-DR420H Names of Controls and Indicators 1 ! Main unit Reference page 1. Open Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2. Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3. Menu/Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 21, 36 4. Play/Pause/Stop/Power Off/Hold/ Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/ Recording Level/Menu Select/ Name
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IM-DR420H Names of Controls and Indicators (continued) ! Display panel Reference page 1. Level Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 30 12 3 4 5 2. Random Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3. Repeat Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 6 4. Long-Play/Recording Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . 24 14 5. Monaural Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 7 6. Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IM-DR420H Precautions 1 ! Important ! Storing the unit " Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following streets or near traffic. places. " Do not use your earphones whilst driv- " Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours ing a motor vehicle, it may create a traf- (especially in cars with the doors and windows closed) fic hazard and may be illegal. or near heaters. (The cabinet may deform, change col- Remember to obey all of the safety
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IM-DR420H Using with the Rechargeable Battery ! 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. 1 Insert the rechargeable battery according to the direction indicated in the battery AC 110 - 240V, compartment. 50/60 Hz A rechargeable battery other than the one supplied or the optional one AD-N70BT cannot be charged. 2 Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then
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IM-DR420H ! About charging time ! Rechargeable battery After about 3.4 hours have passed, " " will " A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is the only 2 go out. The battery is charged up to 90% if it is kind that can be used. Even if the battery is not used, completely discharged. you should charge it at least once every three months To charge the battery fully, continue charging for about 2 because of the special quality of this battery. more hours. In this case, you do not need to pr
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IM-DR420H Using with the AC Adaptor Using with the Alkaline Battery Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, "AA" size). the plug on the other end into the DC IN 3V socket. To the wall socket 1 2 3 AC 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz 1 Push and slide the battery cover. 2 Open the battery cover. 3 Insert an alkaline battery according to the direction indicated in the battery compart- ment. To the DC IN 3V socket When inserting or removing
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IM-DR420H Inserting a MiniDisc 1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the com- Notes: " Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. partment door. 2 Lift up the compartment door. 3 3 Insert a MiniDisc. Insert according to the direction arrow. 4 Close the compartment door. " If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resist- 12 ance is felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it. " The lid cannot be opened if "TOC" is displayed; refer to the
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RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT IM-DR420H Connections 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 connect to a stereo system with "LINE OUT" or "AUDIO OUT" sockets (analogue connection) If the audio system has only one pair of sockets, they are usually for input only and recording via this connection is not possi
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DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT IM-DR420H(E) TINSE0554AWZZ 3 IM-DR420H To connect to a stereo system with a "DIGITAL OUT" or "OPTICAL OUT" socket (digital con- nection) When compared with an analogue connection recording, using a digital connection will give higher quality. 3 Some audio systems do not have a DIGITAL OUT socket. Check before connecting. To the wall socket AC 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz Supplied 6 connection To the DC IN cable 3V socket 5 To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket 4 3 Optional con
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IM-DR420H Hold Function The operation can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train. (The main unit and remote control operate independently.) Move the HOLD switch to the safety position (direction indicated by the arrow). Orange mark Hold Release Hold down the HOLD button for 2 seconds or more. Hold Release To cancel the hold mode Move the HOLD switch away from the safety position (the If the battery is inserted or the AC adaptor is connected, op
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IM-DR420H Before Recording ! About the TOC ! To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from Whilst recording or editing, "TOC" (Table Of Contents) being erased accidentally appears. If you stop recording or turn off the power after Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the editing, TOC will be written on the MD ("TOC" will flash side of the MiniDisc, in the direction indicated by the followed by "TOC EDIT!"). During the process, the lid is 3 arrow. locked and you cannot remove the MiniDisc
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IM-DR420H Recording 3 Press the REC LEVEL or button to adjust the recording level. Analogue recording (connecting with analogue cable) Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound vol- ume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere be- tween -4 dB and 0 dB. 0 - 30 Digital recording (connecting with digital cable) You can adjust the level in 1 dB increments between + 10 dB and - 10 dB. + 10 dB to - 10 dB Before recording Once you adjust the recording level, the setting is re
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IM-DR420H Notes: 5 Press the MENU/ENTER button. ! Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst select- ing the menus. ! Changing the volume level whilst recording does not 6 Press the or button repeatedly to se- affect the recording. lect "REC MODE". ! You cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording. ! Whilst "TOC" is displayed, the MiniDisc recorded con- 7 Press the MENU/ENTER button. tents are not yet updated. 4 8 Press the or button repeatedly to se- TOC display lect the recordi
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IM-DR420H Playback Left Right channel channel L R 4-pole plug To the REMOTE / PHONES socket 1 Insert the earphone plug firmly into the ear- To interrupt playback Press the button. phone socket on the remote control. To resume playback, press the button again. 2 Plug the remote control into the REMOTE/ To stop playback PHONES socket on the unit. Press the :OFF/HOLD button. The power will turn off automatically after 2 minutes if the 3 Insert a MiniDisc (page 13). unit is left in the stop
