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Sharp IM-DR410E Operation Manual

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IM-DR410E (TINSE0550AWZZ)
PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
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IM-DR410E
OPERATION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
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IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ
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  • Page 1 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland). IM-DR410E (TINSE0550AWZZ) IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product. 0101 TINSE0550AWZZ 03G R YT 1...

  • Page 2: Special Notes

    " When recording important selections, make a prelimi- nary test to ensure that the desired material is prop- erly recorded. " SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record- ing arising from malfunction of this unit. 0303 03/7/21 IM-DR410E_1.fm...
  • Page 3 IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ! Notes " Recording and playback of any material may require consent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer particularly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dramatic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, the Performers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any subsequent statutory enactments and orders.
  • Page 4 ! "4-pole plug earphone" optimizes "Mobile 1-bit digital amplifier" " Sharp has adopted "4-pole plug" earphone that com- pletely separate right and left sound. Enjoy the high quality sound of the "Mobile 1-bit digital amplifier".

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Listening through Another System....37 Resuming auto play ......37 IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Page ! Net MD About Net MD .

  • Page 6: Accessories

    " 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 than those detailed above are not included. " The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Connection Cable Connection Cable...

  • Page 7: Names Of Controls And Indicators

    Names of Controls and Indicators IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ! Main unit Reference page 1. Open Lever ......11 2.
  • Page 8 IM-DR410E 1 2 3 9 10 11 IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ! Display panel Reference page 1. Level Meter ......16 2.

  • Page 9: Precautions

    " Do not use an external power supply, other than the 3 V DC supplied with this unit, as it may damage the unit. " SHARP is not responsible for damage due to improper use. Refer all servicing to a SHARP authorised serv- ice centre.

  • Page 10: Using With The Ac Adaptor

    If power failure occurs whilst playing a disc using the AC adaptor, disconnect it from the wall socket. Otherwise, playback may start automatically when electricity resumes. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Using with the Alkaline Battery Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, "AA" size).

  • Page 11: Inserting A Minidisc

    Lift up the compartment door. Insert a MiniDisc. Insert according to the direction arrow. Close the compartment door. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Notes: ! Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. ! If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit.

  • Page 12: Connections

    To the wall socket AC 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz To the DC IN 3V socket To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Supplied R IG LE F connection cable R IG LE F Red : to right...
  • Page 13 50/60 Hz To the DC IN 3V socket To the OPTICAL/ LINE IN socket Note: Some of the above optional accessories may not be available depending on the area. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ IM-DR410E D IG IT Supplied A L O connection cable...

  • Page 14: Hold Function

    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. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ 03/7/21 IM-DR410E_2.fm...

  • Page 15: Before Recording

    Do not unplug the AC adaptor. Do not remove the battery. Do not subject the unit to shock. Otherwise, tracks may not be recorded properly. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ " To prevent recorded MiniDiscs from being erased accidentally Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the side of the MiniDisc, in the direction indicated by the arrow.

  • Page 16: Recording

    The portable MD does not work whilst in the hold mode. As for the details, see page 14. Press the REC button. Begin playback on the stereo system con- nected to this portable MD. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Press the button to adjust the re- cording level. Analogue recording (connecting with analogue...
  • Page 17 MiniDisc unit recording. Begin playback on the stereo system, the output will be recorded. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Notes: ! Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst select- ing the menus. ! Changing the volume level whilst recording does not affect the recording.

  • Page 18: Playback

    Insert a MiniDisc (page 11). Press the button. Playback starts automatically with a playback only MiniDisc or a MiniDisc which is protect- ed against accidental erasure (Auto-play function). IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Left Right channel channel 4-pole plug To the PHONES...

  • Page 19: Playback

    (Lo) and high (Hi) boost for each setting. Emphasising low (Lo) and high (Hi) sound of BASS 3. BASS 3 Default Frequency IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ During playback, press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the button repeatedly to se- lect "SOUND ADJ"...

  • Page 20: Advanced Playback

    When the beginning of the first track is reached during fast reverse, the unit will enter the playback mode. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ! To locate the beginning of a track To move to the beginning of the next track: Press the button during playback.
  • Page 21 Press the but- ton repeatedly to select "PLAY MODE". Press the MENU/ENTER button. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Press the button repeatedly to se- lect the desired playback mode. RANDOM : Random play RANDOM REP : Repeat play of tracks in random order...

  • Page 22: Advanced Recording

    When recording is paused, press the MENU/ ENTER button. Press the button repeatedly to se- lect "REC MODE". Press the MENU/ENTER button. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Press the button repeatedly to se- lect the desired recording mode. Stereo recording (SP) 2 times long recording (LP2)
  • Page 23 1/20 of its original size. By employing this system, 2 times and 4 times long recordings are enabled in stereo mode. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ! About the recording mode You can select the recording mode from stereo recording, 2 times long recording, 4 times long recording, and mon- aural recording.
  • Page 24 Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the button repeatedly to se- lect "REC MODE". IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Press the MENU/ENTER button. Select the recording mode (step 4, page 22) and press the MENU/ENTER button. The mode will be set automatically after 7 seconds even if the MENU/ENTER button is not pressed.
  • Page 25 " Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst select- ing the menus. " When making digital recordings using a CD player or an MiniDisc player, track numbers will be created auto- matically regardless of the setting of the auto marker function.
  • Page 26 " The track numbers on the playback side may not match the track numbers recorded on the MiniDisc. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ " When recording, if a programmed playback is per- formed by the source or playback is performed by selecting tracks manually, the MiniDisc track numbers may not be the same as on the source.

  • Page 27: Changing Default Settings

    D.L MODE 2 Cancelled. (*) indicates default setting. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ! Beep sound You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when you press a button. ! Auto play You can make the unit not play automatically when you insert a playback-only MiniDisc or an accidental erasure protected MiniDisc.

  • Page 28: Checking Displays

    " The selected display will not change even after the disc is replaced. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ! To check the remaining recording time and the total playing time Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ ENTER button.
  • Page 29 Press the button to select the play- ing time. Playing time Press the MENU/ENTER button. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ! Checking the remaining amount of bat- tery level The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation.

  • Page 30: Titling A Minidisc

    Press the MENU/ENTER button. Cursor " The unit will enter the character input mode. " To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Press the button repeatedly to select the type of characters. (Capital letters) (Lower-case letters) (Numbers and symbols) The first 3 characters in the group of the selected characters will be displayed for about 1 second.
  • Page 31 > ? (Delete) : erases a character. (Space) : indicates a space. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ! To erase a character Press the VOL + or VOL - button to move the cursor to the character you want to erase, and then press the BASS button.
  • Page 32 " You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is displayed. "TOC" will not disappear until the re- corded contents have been updated. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ! Stamping titles from another MiniDisc Before stamping When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks...
  • Page 33 When the unit displays "CHANGE MD", re- move the master MiniDisc. Remove it without turning off the power. Or, the oper- ation will be cancelled. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Operation of the MiniDisc for stamping Load a MiniDisc for stamping. Press the MENU/ENTER button.

  • Page 34: Editing A Recorded Minidisc

    To erase other tracks, repeat steps 1 - 7. Note: Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting the menus. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ! To erase all of the tracks at once Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ ENTER button.
  • Page 35 The track will be divided into two tracks, and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the second of the two new tracks. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ! To combine tracks Start playing the latter of the two tracks to be combined, and press the button.

  • Page 36: Editing A Recorded Minidisc

    Press the MENU/ENTER button again. The track will be moved, and the unit will be paused at the beginning of the track. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ When a track has a name before dividing: The two new tracks will have the same name. However, in the "TOC FULL"...

  • Page 37: Listening Through Another System

    " Recording will be made in the analogue mode. " Character information will not be recorded. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Resuming auto play When you stop and then restart playback without remov- ing the disc, playback will resume from the point at which the disc was stopped.

  • Page 38: About Net Md

    Net MD USB connection PC hard disk (BeatJam) IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Digital audio data can be imported into the hard disk of a PC in the following methods: " Converting the music downloaded via the music distri- bution service on the Internet into ATRAC3 of the OpenMG system.
  • Page 39 ! Transferring audio data from a PC to MD portable recorder IM-DR410E (check-in/check-out) By using the provided software "BeatJam", you can transfer audio data from the hard disk of the PC to IM- DR410E, the Net MD-support MD portable recorder.

  • Page 40: System Requirements

    " You cannot use BeatJam with programs that create virtual CD-ROM drives. " You cannot use BeatJam when more than one Open- MG compatible audio device is connected. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Windows Mil- Windows 98 Windows 2000 Professional*1 lennium Edition...

  • Page 41: Software Installation

    Windows Me, 98SE or 2000. 2. Right click on "OMGBJ" indicating CD-ROM drive and select "Open" from the menu. 3. Double click AUTOPLAY.EXE from the list. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Caution: Windows XP/2000 User with Administrator* rights needs to log on. Confirm with the network or computer Administrator if you are in a workgroup.

  • Page 42: Connecting To A Pc

    Connect your PC and the MD portable recorder with the supplied USB connection cable. AC 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz To the DC IN 3V socket IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ To the USB port MD portable recorder To the USB socket 03/7/21...
  • Page 43 " When connecting the unit to your PC, use a battery as well as an AC adaptor. It not only prevents data loss from disconnection, but also speeds up data writing to IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ! Checking the USB driver Whilst the MD portable recorder is connected to the com- puter, after clicking "Control Panel"...

  • Page 44: Transferring Data

    1. Remove the USB connector from the MD portable re- corder. 2. Turn off the MD recorder. 3. Remove the MD. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ! Checking in Check-in means to return the tracks from external devices to the PC. You can check-in tracks only to the source PC.

  • Page 45: Minidisc System Limitations

    MiniDisc, sound may skip. A track number is created in the middle A track number may be created if there are scratches or dust on the MiniDisc. of a track. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ IM-DR410E LIMITATIONS 03/7/21 IM-DR410E_6.fm...

  • Page 46: Error Messages

    (Reload the Minidisc or replace it with another one.) " Recording cannot be performed cor- Can't REC rectly due to vibration or shock. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ERROR MEANING MESSAGES " Stamp function does not work. Can'tSTAMP (Check the number of tracks.)
  • Page 47 " Since a track number is currently be- SORRY ing located or updated, the unit can- not accept your command. (Wait a while and try the operation again.) IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ ERROR MEANING MESSAGES " The temperature is too high. TEMP OVER (Turn off the power, and wait a while.)

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Many potential "problems" can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something seems to be wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. The unit does not turn on.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    To remove condensation: Remove the MiniDisc and leave the unit for approxi- mately 1 hour. The condensation should evaporate and the unit will work properly. IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ Maintenance ! Cleaning When the unit becomes dirty Clean it with a soft cloth. When the unit is excessively dirty, use a soft cloth dampened in water (external sur- faces only).

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications IM-DR410E As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification chang- es for product improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of production units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.
  • Page 51 " The operating time when using an alkaline battery may be different, depending on the type and manufacturer of the battery, and on the operating temperature. Input sensitivity: Reference input Input impedance level LINE 100 mV 20 k ohms IM-DR410E TINSE0550AWZZ 2 times long 4 times long Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous recording: play: Ap-...
  • Page 52 Subject to the terms listed below, Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd. (hereinafter called “the Company”) guarantee to pro- vide for the repair of, or at its option replace this Sharp Equipment, or any component thereof, (other than bat- teries), which is faulty or below standard, as a result of inferior workmanship or materials.

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