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HR-GB201 9JCG5230100042
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Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
PORTABLE JUKEBOX RECORDER
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
MODEL
HR-GB201
OPERATION MANUAL
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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- SERVICE INFORMATION vice operation or when not in use for a long period. " To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring re- appliance to dripping or splashing liqui
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HR-GB201 9JCG5230100042 2 D ! Caution ! About SHARP Music Manager " When recording important selections, make a prelimi- SHARP Music Manager offers features to work with a nary test to ensure that the desired material is prop- hard disk drive. These include: erly recorded. " Transfer of MP3, WMA and WAV files for playback. F " SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record- ing arising from malfunction of this unit. ! About digital rights management " At full volume, prolonged listenin
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HR-GB201 Accessories Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor (with the ear pads) (9JCRADPA8000AF) x 1 Multi-link Station Travel Pouch x 1 USB Connection Cable x 1 CD-ROM x 1 (Cradle) x 1 Notes: ! Only the above accessories are included. ! The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing. Warning: ! The AC adaptor supplied with the HR-GB201 must not be used with other equipment. ! Use only the supplied AC adaptor. 1 HR-GB201 9JCG5230100042 04/5/18 HR-GB
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HR-GB201 Contents 2-6 Page Page " General Information " Voice Recording Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 4 Recording with the built-in microphone . . . . . . . . . 30 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playing recorded voice data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 32 8 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Advanced playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HR-GB201 Controls and indicators " Main unit Reference page 1. Strap Eyelet 12 3 2. Line Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 3. Earphone Output/ Remote Control Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 31, 35 4. Data Format Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 33 5. Hold Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 6. Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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HR-GB201 2-6 " Remote control unit Reference page 23 4 1. Earphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 31, 35 2. Equaliser/Bass Button . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26, 31, 36 8 1 3. Volume Up and Down Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26 4. Hold Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 5. Play/Pause/Power On/ Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 23, 29, 31, 32, 36 10 6. Skip Up/Skip Down/Fast Forward/
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HR-GB201 Precautions " Important " Storing the unit Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places. ! Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing ! Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours (espe- streets or near traffic. cially in cars with the doors and windows closed) or near ! Do not use your earphones whilst driving a heaters. (The cabinet may deform, change colour or the motor vehicle, it may create a traffic haz- unit may malfunction.) ard and may be illegal. Rememb
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HR-GB201 General notes 2-6 " Software and operation manual In the unlikely event that there is some problem like loss ! Reproduction in part or in whole without prior permis- of recorded audio content due to HDD malfunction, sion is prohibited. please be aware beforehand that Sharp will bear no re- ! The attached software and manual may be used only sponsibility to compensate for the content which could on a single computer. 8 not be recorded or edited, for the loss of recorded or ed- ! In
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HR-GB201 Charging the main unit 1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5V socket on the cradle. Battery charge 2 Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket. indicator (red) 3 Place the main unit on the cradle. ! Press down the unit firmly. ! Battery charge indicator (red) lights up. " About charging time The battery fully charges in approx. 4 hours, and the battery charge indicator goes out. Press down the unit with its front side Notes: facing toward you. ! Charge the battery within the range
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HR-GB201 9JCG5230100042 3 HR-GB201 Turning the power on 2-6 " Checking the remaining amount of battery level The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the 8 battery indicator during operation. How to read the battery indicator 10 Hold down the button for 2 seconds or more. 00 0 When the battery When the battery The startup screen ap- Then the display will look pears for a while. like a file browser. level is high level is very low 14 0000 0000 " Battery replacement This product h
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HR-GB201 System requirements The following hardware and software are required for installation. Hardware and software requirements *1 Computer IBM PC/AT-compatible (not operable with Macintosh) OS Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Professional/XP Home Edi- tion standard install *2 CPU Windows XP Professional/XP Home Edition Pentium 300 MHz or higher (MMX Pentium 233 MHz minimum) Windows Millennium Edition, 2000 Professional, 98 Second Edition MMX Pentium 233 MHz or higher (MMX Pen
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HR-GB201 Outline of SHARP Music Manager 2-6 SHARP Music Manager is software that allows you to transfer audio data (MP3, WMA, or WAV files) to the main PC unit. You can manage the data and edit playlists. (SHARP Music Manager) 8 " Transferring audio data Audio data 1 Transfer audio data to a PC using Windows Media (MP3, WMA, WAV) Player, etc. For details, refer to "HELP" of the 10 Convert audio data software. (MP3, WMA, or WAV format) with Windows 2 Transfer the audio data to the unit
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HR-GB201 Outline of SHARP Music Manager (continued) MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3): " Creating/editing playlists MPEG is an international standard developed by Moving 1 Transfer audio data to the unit. Picture Experts Group, a working group of ISO. Audio data can be compressed to about one-tenth to one- twelfth its original size. 2 Create a playlist (see page 19). WMA (Windows Media Audio): WMA is an audio compression format developed by 3 Play audio data from the playlist (see page 29). Microso
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HR-GB201 Installing SHARP Music Manager 2-6 Exit all applications before starting the installation. 5 Click the "Next" button. 6 Click the "Next" button. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 8 ! The "Software Installer" screen appears. 10 ! When the installation is completed, the "Setup Com- 14 plete" screen appears. 2 Click the "Install SMM" button. 7 Click the "Finish" button. ! The "Welcome" screen appears. ! Check the "Yes, Launch the program file." box. After 30 instal
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HR-GB201 Connecting the unit to a PC Connect the unit to a PC to transfer audio data. To dis- 1 Turn on the unit (see page 8). connect the unit, see "Disconnecting the unit" on page 2 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5V socket 14. and place the unit on the cradle (see page 7). 3 Connect the unit to a PC with a USB connection Hard disk cable. access ! The hard disk access indicator (green) flashes. ! Whilst the unit is connected to the PC, the screen indicator below appears. (green) Caution
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HR-GB201 Disconnecting the unit 2-6 For details, refer to the operation manual for the PC. " Windows 2000 Professional 1 Click "Unplug or eject hardware" on the taskbar. " Windows 98 Second Edition 2 Click "USB Mass Storage Device - Stop Drive". 1 Double click "Safely Remove hardware" on the task- 3 "USB Mass Storage Device can now be safely 8 bar. removed" appears. Click the "OK" button and discon- 2 Select "TOSHIBA MK2004GAL USB Device", and nect the USB connection cable from the PC. then cl
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HR-GB201 Starting SHARP Music Manager " How to start Folder tree and file list: ! The folder tree shows a structure of drives and folders. From the "Start" menu, click "All Programs", "Sharp HR-GB201 appears as "SHARP" (drive name). Music Manager", and then "SharpMusicManager". ! When you select a drive or folder, the contents within are displayed in the file list. ! To display or hide the lower folders, Click the " " or " " indicator next to drive/folder icons. Standard bar: The navigation wi
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HR-GB201 9JCG5230100042 4 HR-GB201 2-6 1. File Audio File Display all data or audio file only. Only New Folder Create new folders in a selected folder. *1 Back Display the previous folder. Open... Execute applications according to the file extension. 8 Forward Display the next folder. Delete Delete a selected folder/file. Up One Level Display the upper folder. Rename Change folder names. *2 Refresh Update the display of files and folders. 10 Properties Display folder/file properties. 4. Favor
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HR-GB201 Transferring audio data ! From PC to the unit Caution: " Once transferred to the unit, audio data cannot be You can transfer audio data (MP3, WMA or WAV format) transferred back to the PC. Keep the original data on to the unit. the PC. " To disconnect the unit from the PC, click the icon on 1 Connect the unit to a PC (see page 13). the taskbar (see page 14). 2 Start SHARP Music Manager. Notes: " The navigation window appears. " You can also transfer an entire folder (up to 9 subfold
