IM-DR420H(E) TINSE0554AWZZ 1-BIT PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER MODEL IM-DR420H OPERATION MANUAL If you require any advice or assistance regarding your Sharp product, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport. Customers without Internet access may telephone 08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648 if telephoning from Ireland). Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product. For the best performance, read this manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
IM-DR420H Special Notes ! Warnings -Special Notes- Important Introduction NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U.K. AND IRELAND SERVICE INFORMATION In the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair, please use the supplied postage paid label to send your unit to the Sharp repair centre or contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this is not possible, please visit our web-site www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport.
IM-DR420H " 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. " This equipment complies with the requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC. " US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
IM-DR420H Features " The 1-bit digital signal is sent to a constant voltage circuit directly from a high-order modulation circuit. The amplifier transmits and amplifies the signal, and allows extremely natural and clear sound with little deterioration. " High-quality sound is achieved by vast improvements in the sound resolution. The speed and the smoothness of rise of the sound are consequently ensured.
Contents Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Names of Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 ! Power Source Using with the Rechargeable Battery . . . . . . . . 10 - 11 Using with the AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Using with the Alkaline Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ! Preparation Inserting a MiniDisc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IM-DR420H Accessories Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1 AC Adaptor (RADPA8066AWZZ) x 1 Rechargeable NickelMetal Hydride Battery (AD-N70BT) x 1 4-pole plug -Accessories- Important Introduction 4-pole plug Battery Carrying Case x 1 Connection Cable Output Conversion Cable Connection Cable (4-pole to 3-pole plug (for digital recording) x 1 (for analogue recording) x 1 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 you
IM-DR420H(E) TINSE0554AWZZ Names of Controls and Indicators IM-DR420H 1 3 4 5 Note: When the battery cover comes off, attach the cover back as shown below. 10 12 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 6 11 Important Introduction 1 Reference page 1. Open Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2. Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3. Menu/Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 21, 36 4.
IM-DR420H Names of Controls and Indicators (continued) ! Display panel Important Introduction -Names of Controls and Indicators- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 9 10 11 2 12 3 13 4 1 5 6 7 Reference page 1. Level Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 30 2. Random Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3. Repeat Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 4. Long-Play/Recording Mode Indicator . . . . . . . . 24 5.
Precautions IM-DR420H " Do not wear your earphones when you are crossing streets or near traffic. " Do not use your earphones whilst driving a motor vehicle, it may create a traffic hazard and may be illegal. Remember to obey all of the safety rules in your area. " Do not play the unit at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against extended listening at high volume levels. " If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the volume or discontinue use.
IM-DR420H Using with the Rechargeable Battery ! Charging the rechargeable battery Power Source -Using with 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 AC 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz Insert the rechargeable battery according to the direction indicated in the battery compartment. A rechargeable battery other than the one supplied or the optional one AD-N70BT cannot be charged.
IM-DR420H " A rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery is the only kind that can be used. Even if the battery is not used, you should charge it at least once every three months because of the special quality of this battery. " The rechargeable battery can be charged approximately 300 times. " When the operating time is reduced to about half the normal amount of time, even after a full charge is performed, replace the battery with a new one (ADN70BT).
IM-DR420H Using with the AC Adaptor Using with the Alkaline Battery Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket, and then insert the plug on the other end into the DC IN 3V socket. Power Source -Using with the AC Adaptor/Alkaline Battery- To the wall socket Use one commercially available alkaline battery (LR6, "AA" size). 1 2 3 AC 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz 1 2 3 To the DC IN 3V socket Caution: " Insert the plugs firmly.
Inserting a MiniDisc 1 Slide the OPEN lever to release the compartment door. 2 3 Lift up the compartment door. IM-DR420H Notes: " Do not place the MiniDisc under the holder. 3 Insert a MiniDisc. Insert according to the direction arrow. 3 2 " If any resistance is felt, do not force the MiniDisc into the unit, as it may cause damage to the unit. If resistance is felt, remove the MiniDisc and reload it. " The lid cannot be opened if "TOC" is displayed; refer to the instruction on page 17.
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) -Connections- Preparation If the audio system has only one pair of sockets, they are usually for input only and recording via this connection is not possible.
IM-DR420H(E) TINSE0554AWZZ 3 IM-DR420H ■ To connect to a stereo system with a "DIGITAL OUT" or "OPTICAL OUT" socket (digital connection) When compared with an analogue connection recording, using a digital connection will give higher quality. Some audio systems do not have a DIGITAL OUT socket. Check before connecting.
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.) -Hold Function- Preparation 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.
Before Recording ! 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. The MiniDisc will then be protected against accidental erasure. TOC display Warning: If the power is removed (Battery/AC adaptor) whilst "TOC" is displayed, the MiniDisc unit lid will remain locked until the battery/main power is restored and the unit is turned on.
IM-DR420H Recording 3 Press the REC LEVEL or adjust the recording level. button to Adjust the recording level so that the maximum sound volume from the source makes the reading swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB. 0 - 30 -Recording- Basic Operation Analogue recording (connecting with analogue cable) Digital recording (connecting with digital cable) You can adjust the level in 1 dB increments between + 10 dB and - 10 dB.
IM-DR420H 7 8 Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "REC MODE". Press the or button repeatedly to select the recording mode (page 24). SP 9 Notes: ! Complete the operation within 7 seconds whilst selecting the menus. ! Changing the volume level whilst recording does not affect the recording. ! You cannot adjust the bass level whilst recording. ! Whilst "TOC" is displayed, the MiniDisc recorded contents are not yet updated.
IM-DR420H Playback Left channel Right channel 1 Insert the earphone plug firmly into the earphone socket on the remote control. R 4-pole plug To the REMOTE / PHONES socket -Playback- Basic Operation L To interrupt playback Press the button. To resume playback, press the button again. 2 Plug the remote control into the REMOTE/ PHONES socket on the unit. 3 4 Insert a MiniDisc (page 13). Press the :OFF/HOLD button.
IM-DR420H Volume (0 - 30) 1 During playback, press the MENU/ENTER button. 2 Press the or button repeatedly to select "SOUND ADJ" and then press the MENU/ENTER button. 3 Press the or button repeatedly to select bass setting, and the VOL + or VOL - button to select "B3". The sound escaping from your earphones may annoy people around you. In particularly crowded places (such as on trains or buses), reduce the volume.
IM-DR420H 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: button during playback. To locate the next track: -Advanced Playback- Useful Features Press the Press the button whilst the unit is stopped. To locate the previous track: Press the For audible fast forward: Press and hold down the button during playback.
IM-DR420H(E) TINSE0554AWZZ 4 IM-DR420H ! Random play or repeat play 4 Press the or button repeatedly to select the desired playback mode. RANDOM : Random play RANDOM REP : Repeat play of tracks in random order ALL REPEAT : Repeat play of all of the tracks 1Tr REPEAT : Repeat play of a single track NORMAL : Normal playback The mode will be set automatically after 7 seconds even if the MENU/ENTER button is not pressed. 1 2 3 During playback, press the MENU/ENTER button.
IM-DR420H Advanced Recording ! Long-play recording 2 times and 4 times long recording Double or quadruple time of stereo recording is possible. 4 Stereo recording (SP) 2 times long recording (LP2) Monaural recording (MONO) 4 times long recording (LP4) -Advanced Recording- Monaural recording In monaural, you can record twice as long as the stereo recording. Useful Features Press the or button repeatedly to select the desired recording mode. 5 Press the MENU/ENTER button.
IM-DR420H The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) system compresses the sound data into 1/5 by cutting out the inaudible sound. Since the sound is selected based on psychoacoustics masking, the sound quality is not impaired. This unit is equipped with the ATRAC3 compressing system that can reduce the sound data to 1/10 or 1/20 of its original size. By employing this system, 2 times and 4 times long recordings are enabled in stereo mode.
IM-DR420H Advanced Recording (continued) ! Playback sound-actuated recording Recording automatically starts or pauses by detecting sound from the stereo system (synchronised recording). 7 8 Press the MENU/ENTER button. Select the recording mode (step 4, page 24) and press the MENU/ENTER button. 9 Press the MENU/ENTER button. 10Press the or button repeatedly to se-Advanced Recording- Useful Features The mode will be set automatically after 7 seconds even if the MENU/ENTER button is not pressed.
IM-DR420H ! To create your own track numbers ! Recording tracks as a single track You can create your own track numbers at any point. You can record several pieces of music as a single track by disabling the auto marker function. In stereo recording Within 40 seconds In 2 times long recording Within 80 seconds In 4 times long recording Within 160 seconds In monaural recording Within 80 seconds 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "MARK".
IM-DR420H Advanced Recording (continued) ! About track numbers -Advanced Recording- Useful Features 1. Track numbers are created automatically during recording via the analogue connection when a silence of 1 second or more is detected (auto marker function). A series of tracks can be recorded as one by disabling the auto marker function (see page 27).
Recording from a Microphone IM-DR420H 5 Press the or lect "Mic Level". 6 7 Press the MENU/ENTER button. " When "Auto-Hi" or "Auto-Lo" is selected, the recording level is automatically adjusted according to changes in sound volume. Normally select "AutoHi". When the recording level frequently reaches "OVER", switch to "Auto-Lo" to lower the level. Set the maximum level between "-4 dB" and "0 dB".
IM-DR420H Recording from a Microphone (continued) Useful Features -Recording from a Microphone- ! Adjusting the microphone recording level (Manual) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press the REC button. To interrupt recording Press the button whilst recording. To resume recording, press the button. The track number will be increased by one each time you interrupt recording. Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "Mic Level". Press the MENU/ENTER button.
IM-DR420H 3 4 5 6 7 Press the REC button. Select the mic recording level from auto or manual adjustment (steps 4 - 8, page 29). Select the recording mode (steps 1 - 5, page Notes: " Whilst making a mic recording, do not connect any24). thing to the OPTICAL/LINE IN socket on the portable Press the MENU/ENTER button. MD. Press the or button repeatedly to select " To use a microphone, be sure it is a plug-in-power type microphone. "SYNC ON".
IM-DR420H Recording from a Microphone (continued) ! Track intervals Useful Features -Recording from a Microphone- When recording from the microphone, track numbers will be created automatically at regular intervals (default setting: approximately every 5 minutes). During a mic synchro recording, the unit pauses when a silence lasts for 3 seconds or more, and creates a track number. Changing intervals between tracks 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU/ENTER button.
Changing Default Settings IM-DR420H Whilst in the stop mode ... ! Beep sound 1 With a MiniDisc inserted, press the MENU/ ENTER button for 2 seconds or more. "SET UP" will appear. You can eliminate the confirmation sound that beeps when you press a button. When you release the button, "BEEP" will flash. You can make the unit not play automatically when you insert a playback-only MiniDisc or an accidental erasure protected MiniDisc. 5 or button to select the menu.
IM-DR420H Checking Displays ! To check the elapsed time and remaining time of the track 1 -Checking Displays- Useful Features 2 3 4 During playback, press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "DISPLAY". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button. Each time the or button is pressed, the display will change as follows.
IM-DR420H Whilst in the stop mode, press the or button to display the track number and track name. Track number Track name 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "DISPLAY". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the ing time. or button to select the play- Playing time 6 Press the MENU/ENTER button. The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the battery indicator ( ) during operation.
IM-DR420H Titling a MiniDisc ! Creating disc and track names Load a MiniDisc to be named. A playback only or recording prevented MiniDisc cannot be edited. 2 -Titling a MiniDisc- Advanced Features 1 3 4 5 Whilst in the stop mode, press the MENU/ ENTER button.
IM-DR420H " "TOC" will be displayed. To write the updated contents to the MiniDisc, press the :OFF/HOLD button. " You cannot remove the MiniDisc whilst "TOC" is displayed. "TOC" will not disappear until the recorded contents have been updated. Press the VOL + or VOL - button to move the cursor to the character you want to erase, and then press the BASS/SYNC button. You can also erase a character by selecting "DL" and pressing the MENU/ENTER button.
IM-DR420H Titling a MiniDisc (continued) ! To add characters ! Stamping titles from another MiniDisc 1 Before stamping Put the unit in the character input mode. (Perform steps 1 - 5 on page 36.) Press the VOL + or VOL - button to move the cursor to the character before which you want to add a new character. When there are 2 MiniDiscs on which the same tracks are recorded, you can transfer the character information (disc and track names) of the master MiniDisc to another MiniDisc (for stamping). 1.
IM-DR420H Master MiniDisc operation Operation of the MiniDisc for stamping 1 9 Insert a master MiniDisc. Load a MiniDisc for stamping. Do not mistake the master MiniDisc for the target one. 4 5 6 Press the or button repeatedly to select "NAME STAMP". Press the MENU/ENTER button. 10Press the MENU/ENTER button. The unit will finish recording the character information and enter the stop mode.
IM-DR420H Editing a Recorded MiniDisc ! To erase one track at a time ! To erase all of the tracks at once 1 1 Advanced Features -Editing a Recorded MiniDisc- 2 3 4 5 Start playing the track to be erased, and press the button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or lect "ERASE". 2 3 4 button repeatedly to se- 5 6 Press the or button repeatedly to select "ALL ERASE". Press the MENU/ENTER button.
IM-DR420H ! To divide a track ! To combine tracks 1 1 6 Press the or lect "DIVIDE". button repeatedly to se- 6 Press the or lect "COMBINE". button repeatedly to se- Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button. 7 4 5 Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the MENU/ENTER button again.
IM-DR420H Editing a Recorded MiniDisc (continued) ! To move a track 1 Advanced Features -Editing a Recorded MiniDisc- 2 3 4 5 6 Play the track to be moved, and press the button. Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or button repeatedly to select "EDIT". Press the MENU/ENTER button. Press the or lect "MOVE". button repeatedly to se- Press the MENU/ENTER button. To cancel the operation, press the :OFF/HOLD button. 7 Press the tion. 8 Press the MENU/ENTER button again.
When connecting with other equipment, turn off the power or turn down the volume to "0". Resuming auto play IM-DR420H When you stop and then restart playback without removing the disc, playback will resume from the point at which the disc was stopped.
IM-DR420H About Net MD ! What is a Net MD portable recorder? Net MD -About Net MD- The USB is adopted to ensure high compatibility of PCs and MDs. Audio data saved on the hard disk of a PC can be transferred to a Net MD-compatible recorder using the provided software "BeatJam". Not only the basic operations but also the title editing of audio data on an MD can be performed via the PC.
IM-DR420H "Check-out" is to transfer audio data from a PC to a Net MD-support MD portable recorder, and "check-in" is to return it from the recorder to the same PC. Check-out Net MD-support MD portable recorder Check-in PC " One piece of audio data can be checked out up to 3 times (except for some pieces). You cannot check out a track more than 3 times. However, if the track is returned to the PC once by using the check-in function, you can check out the same track again.
IM-DR420H System Requirements Net MD -System Requirements- See the table below for the system requirements, especially free space and memory.
Software Installation 1 Insert BeatJam CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Setup application appears. 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. * User name in Administrator or Administrators group under Windows 2000. For Windows XP and Me user When you use the "System Restore" system tool in Windows XP or Windows Me, all the music files that you recorded or imported may become unplayable.
IM-DR420H Connecting to a PC Connect your PC and the MD portable recorder with the supplied USB connection cable. Net MD -Connecting to a PC- PC To the USB port AC 110 - 240V, 50/60 Hz MD portable recorder 1 2 To the USB socket To the DC IN 3V socket 48 IM-DR420H(E) TINSE0554AWZZ 03/7/21 IM-DR420H_UK_6.
IM-DR420H ! Checking the USB driver Net MD Whilst the MD portable recorder is connected to the computer, after clicking "Control Panel" "System", select the "Hardware" tab and click "Device Manager" to check the following device name. " Universal Serial Bus controllers Net MD -Connecting to a PC- Caution: " The operation is not guaranteed if 2 or more USB devices are connected to your PC. " Insert the USB connection cable directly into the USB port on the PC.
IM-DR420H Transferring Data ! Checking out ! Checking in Check-out is to transfer tracks to OpenMG compatible players. You can check out recorded tracks with BeatJam up to 3 times. Check-in means to return the tracks from external devices to the PC. You can check-in tracks only to the source PC. Net MD -Transferring Data- 1 2 Connect this unit to the PC. 1 Connect this unit to the PC. "PC" appears on the unit display and operations with the unit are disabled.
MiniDisc System Limitations IM-DR420H The unit may have the following symptoms whilst recording or editing. The unit is not out of order. "DISC FULL" or "TOC FULL" appears even though the MiniDisc still has recording time left. More than 255 tracks (maximum) cannot be recorded regardless of the recording time. If the MiniDisc is recorded or edited repeatedly or if it has scratches (recording skips scratched parts), you may not be able to record the maximum tracks above.
IM-DR420H Error Messages ERROR MESSAGES MEANING BATT EMPTY " The battery has run down. BLANK MD Can't COPY ERROR MESSAGES Can'tSTAMP " Nothing is recorded. (Check the number of tracks.) Can'tWRITE " You tried to record from a copy prohibited MiniDisc. " Cannot save the TOC information correctly to a MiniDisc. DEFECT! " The disc is scratched. (If the recorded sound is not right, retry recording or replace the disc with a recordable one.
IM-DR420H ERROR MESSAGES " Poor connection of the digital cable. TEMP OVER " No output signal comes out from the connected unit. (Use the AC power for the connected unit.) " The input signal has improper sampling frequency. PLAY MD " You tried to record on a playbackonly disc. POWER? " AC adaptor other than specified. " Since a track number is currently being located or updated, the unit cannot accept your command. (Wait a while and try the operation again.) " The temperature is too high.
IM-DR420H 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. References -Troubleshooting- The unit does not turn on.
Maintenance ! Cleaning When this product is subjected to strong external interference (mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal supply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incorrectly, it may malfunction. 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 surfaces only). Should a failure occur, the lid may not open by sliding the OPEN lever. Clean the plugs and the connecting sockets.
IM-DR420H Specifications As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes 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.
IM-DR420H Battery life: 4 times long Continuous recording: Approx. 13 hours Continuous play: Approx. 44 hours Continuous recording: Approx. 18 hours Continuous play: Approx. 51 hours When using a commercially Continuous available, high capacity, "AA" recording: size (LR6), alkaline battery Approx. 4 hours Continuous play: Approx. 44 hours Continuous recording: Approx. 7 hours Continuous play: Approx. 62 hours Continuous recording: Approx. 11 hours Continuous play: Approx.
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