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IM-DR580H(E) TINSE0568AWZZ 1
1-BIT PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
MODEL
IM-DR580H
OPERATION MANUAL
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IM-DR580H 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. It contains dangerous voltages, always remove the IRELAND mains plug from the main outlet socket before any ser- vice operation or when not in use for a long period. SERVICE INFORMATION " The AC adaptor supplied with the IM-DR580H must In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring re- not be used with other equipment.
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IM-DR580H " 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, RPHOH0022AWZZ). If particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act the earphones are damaged in any way, please order 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection using the m
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IM-DR580H Features ! A Net MD portable recorder ! "4-pole plug earphone" optimizes "Mobile 1-bit digital amplifier" Audio data saved on the hard disk of a PC can be trans- Sharp has adopted "4-pole plug" earphone that com- ferred to a Net MD-compatible recorder using the pro- pletely separate right and left sound. Enjoy the high qual- vided software "BeatJam". ity sound of the "Mobile 1-bit digital amplifier". L+ R+ L- R- ! A Portable MD player with "Mobile 1-bit dig- 4-pole plug for mobil
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IM-DR580H(E) TINSE0568AWZZ 2 IM-DR580H Contents Page Page ! Important Introduction ! Useful Features Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setting the Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Changing Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 - 72 Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 10 Selecting Menu. . . . . . . . . .
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IM-DR580H Accessories AC Adaptor Remote control x 1 Multi-link station x 1 Battery case x 1 (RADPA8066AWZZ) x 1 Carrying bag x 1 Rechargeable nickel-metal Battery carrying case x 1 Connection cable (for hydride battery analogue recording) x 1 (AD-NT55BT) x 1 4-pole 4-pole plug plug Connection cable (for CD-ROM x 1 USB connection Earphones (inner ear Earphones digital recording) x 1 cable x 1 type) x 1 (ear-fit type) x 1 Notes: " You can hear the sound only from one earphone if you use the su
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IM-DR580H 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. " Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours " Do not use your earphones whilst driving a motor vehicle, it may create a traffic haz- (especially in cars with the doors and windows closed) ard and may be illegal. Remember to obey or near heaters. (The cabinet may deform, change all of the safety rules in
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IM-DR580H Names of Controls and Indicators ! Main unit Reference page 1 1. Stop/Power Off/Hold Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 40 2. Record Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3. Play/Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/ 2 Volume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 44 4. Battery Connection Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 3 5. Multi-link Station Connection Terminal . . . . . . 13 6. Microphone Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IM-DR580H 1 ! Multi-link station Reference page 10 1. Playback/Recording Mode Switching/ Charge Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 32, 46 2. Display/Bass Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 1 3. Record Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4. Erase Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 2 5. Power On or Off/Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 9 6. Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/ 3 Recording Level/Volu
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IM-DR580H Names of Controls and Indicators (continued) ! Remote control unit Reference page 1. Earphones Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 1 23 4 5 2. Record Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 3. Display/Bass Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 43 4. Playback or Recording Mode Switching Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 46 5. Menu Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 11 6. Volume B
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IM-DR580H Connecting to Other Equipment Enjoy the multi-link station features with other equipment. See the corresponding pages for connections and opera- Example: connecting to a PC tions. 2 Listening through speakers with Example: connecting to a stereo system and microphone built-in amplifiers (page 38) Audio Signal Listening to music through a stereo system, etc. (page 19) Audio Signal Audio Signal Listening through or Recording from a stereo recording onto a PC (page 39) system, etc. (p
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IM-DR580H Using with the Multi-link Station You can charge the battery, record, play or edit music and use Net MD features with the multi-link station. 1 Do not force Insert from 2 the battery the side. 1 Insert the rechargeable battery. cover open too far. A rechargeable battery other than the AD-N55BT cannot be charged. 1 3 2 Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert the plug on the other end into the DC IN 3V socket. 2 3 Insert a MiniDisc. 1 Slide the OPEN lever to re
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IM-DR580H(E) TINSE0568AWZZ 3 IM-DR580H 4 Place the main unit on the multi-link station. 4 Press down the unit with its 2 front side facing toward you. " Press down the main unit to set it securely. Caution: When the unit is not in use for extended periods, remove the AC adaptor from the wall socket. Attach to the main unit connection terminal. Now the multi-link station is ready. Charging See page 14. Charge the battery. Recording See pages 19, 26. Operate with the multi-link station w
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IM-DR580H Using with the Rechargeable Battery When the rechargeable battery is used for the first time or Battery indicator: when you want to use it after a long period of disuse, be sure The battery indicator shows the progress of charging. to charge it fully. ! When the indicator is off, charging is complete. Charging starts 12 ! Charging does not start if the Appear main unit is not set on the multi-link station properly or there is any dirt or foreign sub- stance on the terminal. ! It ma
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IM-DR580H Notes: Caution: ! This product should only be used within the range of ! Use the specified battery AD-N55BT only. Do not 0°C - 40°C. The battery should be charged within the 2 charge a battery (nickel-cadmium, alkaline, etc.) other range of 5°C - 35°C (charging is impossible below 0°C than that specified. or over 40°C). ! Do not remove the outer cover of ! After the rechargeable battery is charged or used, the the rechargeable battery. It may main unit or multi-link station will
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IM-DR580H Using with the Alkaline Using with the Rechargeable Battery (continued) Battery " Checking the remaining amount of battery Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, "AA" size). level The rechargeable battery can be used at the same time. The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation. 2 Open 1 Press Back of the portable MD ! When the battery is completely discharged, the battery RELEASE LOCK indicator
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IM-DR580H Notes on Inserting/Remov- ing a MiniDisc Caution: Do not use a rechargeable battery (nickel-cadmium 2 battery etc.) in the battery case. ! To avoid breakage, do not force the compartment open, and do not insert a MiniDisc forcibly or under Notes: the holder. ! Use the rechargeable battery at the same time to ! If a MiniDisc does not go in smoothly or the door does ensure stable operations even if the battery case not close properly, take out the disc and try again. falls apart due
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IM-DR580H Hold Function The present operation condition can be kept even if other buttons are accidentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train. (The main unit and remote control function separately.) Record Indicator Hold down the (HOLD) button for 2 seconds or more. To cancel the hold mode Move the HOLD switch away from the safety position The mode switches each time the button is pressed. (the opposite direction of the arrow). Hold on: The record indicator flashes three times.
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IM-DR580H Connecting to a Stereo System, PC, etc. Connect other equipment to the multi-link station for recording. The connection differs according to the equipment. Re- cording requires a digital or analogue connection cable. " Recording from a stereo system 3 To the Connecting to an optical output socket To DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL/LINE IN (square) socket Supplied connection cable socket (for digital recording) Connecting to an analogue output socket Supplied connection cable (for analogue re
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IM-DR580H Connecting to a Stereo System, PC, etc. (continued) " Recording from PC Speakers with Connecting to an optical output socket built-in amplifiers To DIGITAL OUT Supplied connection cable (square) socket (for digital recording) Connecting to an analogue output socket 3.5 mm mini plug cable without resistance To the (commercially available) OPTICAL/LINE IN socket To the LINE OUT 3-pole 3-pole socket plug plug When connected to speakers with built-in amplifiers Connected to an analo
