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IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ 1
1-BIT PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
MODEL
IM-DR410E
OPERATION MANUAL
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IM-DR410E 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-DR410E must pair, please use the supplied postag
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IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ 2 IM-DR410E 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 RPHOH0026AWZZ). 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 Pe
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IM-DR410E 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-DR410E Contents 1 Page Page ! Important Introduction ! Net MD Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 About Net MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 - 39 Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IM-DR410E Accessories 4-pole plug Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor Connection Cable Connection Cable (RADPA8066AWZZ) x 1 (for digital recording) x 1 (for analogue recording) x 1 4-pole plug Output Conversion Cable Carrying Bag x 1 CD-ROM x 1 USB Connection Cable x 1 (4-pole to 3-pole plug conversion) x 1 Notes: " You can hear the sound only from one earphone if you use the supplied earphones with other equipment. " Parts and equipment mentioned in this operation manual other
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IM-DR410E Names of Controls and Indicators 1 ! Main unit Reference page 1. Open Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2. Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3. Menu/Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 19, 30 4. Play/Pause/Stop/Power Off/Hold/ Fast Forward/Fast Reverse/ Recording Level/Menu Select/ Name Select Button . . . . . .
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IM-DR410E Names of Controls and Indicators (continued) ! Display panel Reference page 1. Level Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2. Random Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 12 3 4 5 3. Repeat Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 4. Long-Play/Recording Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . 22 5. Monaural Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 6 14 6. Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IM-DR410E Precautions 1 ! Important ! Storing the unit Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following " Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing places. streets or near traffic. " Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours " Do not use your earphones whilst driv- (especially in cars with the doors and windows closed) ing a motor vehicle, it may create a traf- or near heaters. (The cabinet may deform, change fic hazard and may be illegal. colour or the unit may malfunction.) Rem
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IM-DR410E 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-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ 3 IM-DR410E Inserting a MiniDisc 1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the com- Notes: ! Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. partment door. 2 2 Lift up the compartment door. 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"
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RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT IM-DR410E 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 poss
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DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT IM-DR410E 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, Supplied 50/60 Hz connection cable To the DC IN 3V socket To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket Optional connection cable (AD-M2DC) Note: Some of
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IM-DR410E Hold Function The operation can be kept even if other buttons are acci- dentally pressed in a place such as a crowded train. Hold down the HOLD button for 2 seconds or more. Hold Release If the battery is inserted or the AC adaptor is connected, you can set this function even when the power is turned off. To cancel the hold mode Press and hold down the HOLD button for 2 seconds or more whilst the unit is in the hold mode. "HOLD OFF" will be shown. 14 IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ 03/7/21
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IM-DR410E 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-DR410E Recording 3 Press the or button to adjust the re- cording 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- Cancel
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IM-DR410E 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-DR410E Playback Left Right channel channel L R 4-pole plug To the PHONES socket 1 Insert the earphones plug into the PHONES To interrupt playback Press the button. socket. To resume playback, press the button again. 2 Insert a MiniDisc (page 11). To stop playback Press the :OFF/HOLD button. 3 Press the button. The power will turn off automatically after 2 minutes if the unit is left in the stop mode. Playback starts automatically with a playback only MiniDisc To turn off the
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IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ 4 IM-DR410E " Volume control 1 During playback, press the MENU/ENTER Press the VOL + button to increase button. the volume and the VOL - button to decrease the volume. Volume (0 - 30) 2 Press the or button repeatedly to se- The sound escaping from your earphones may annoy lect "SOUND ADJ" and then press the people around you. In particularly crowded places (such MENU/ENTER button. as on trains or buses), reduce the volume. 4 3 Press the or but- " Bass control to
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IM-DR410E Advanced Playback ! To locate the desired portion ! To locate the beginning of a track To move to the beginning of the next track: Press the button during playback. To restart the track being played: Press the button during playback. To locate the next track: Press the button whilst the unit is stopped. To locate the previous track: Press the button whilst the unit is stopped. For audible fast forward: Press and hold down the button during playback. " To skip a number of tracks a
