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Recordable
Close Open
Recording prevented
When you record on a MiniDisc, check
that the erase prevention tab is set to
the "Recordable" position.
TOC display
TINSE0555AWZZ
03G R YT 1
Record on a recordable MiniDisc
To the
wall socket
To the DC IN
3V socket
AC 110 - 240V,
50/60 Hz
RIGHT
LEFT
RIGHT
LEFT
Red : to right
White : to left
Supplied
connection
cable
To the OPTICAL/
LINE IN socket
Stereo etc.
1
Insert according to
the direction arrow.
4
3
Hold down the HOLD button for 2 seconds or more.
Hold Release
Quick Start Guide
Connect the AC adaptor
1-BIT PORTABLE MINIDISC RECORDER
MODEL
IM-DR420H
Plug the AC adaptor into the
wall socket, and then insert the
plug on the other end into the
DC IN 3V socket.
Caution:
Insert the plugs firmly.
When the unit is not in use for ex-
tended periods, remove the AC
adaptor from the wall socket.
1
2
3
4
Insert a MiniDisc
Connections
Slide the OPEN lever to release the
compartment door.
Lift up the compartment door.
Insert a MiniDisc.
Close the compartment door.
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 possible.
When recording from a CD or MiniDisc
SP
(Stereo recording)
(2 times long recording)
(4 times long recording)
(Monaural recording)
Whilst "TOC" is displayed, the recorded contents are not yet updated.
Press the MENU/ENTER button.
Press the or button repeatedly to select
"REC MODE".
Press the MENU/ENTER button.
Press the or button repeatedly to select
the recording mode.
Press the MENU/ENTER button.
6
Select the recording mode.
5
2
3
4
Begin playback on the stereo system con-
nected to this portable MD.
Adjust the recording level so that the maximum
sound volume from the source makes the reading
swing somewhere between -4 dB and 0 dB.
Press the PAUSE button on the stereo sys-
tem to enter the playback pause mode.
Here you can search for the track to be recorded.
Press the REC LEVEL or button to
adjust the recording level.
1
2
3
4
5
Press the button to start recording.
7
Begin playback on the stereo system, the
output will be recorded.
1
Press the REC button.
To stop recording
Press the :OFF/HOLD button.
When recording is stopped, TOC is written on the MD. The "TOC" indicator disappears.
0 - 30
The unit does not work if the HOLD button is set to HOLD.
NOTE:
Refer to page 15 (operation manual) for
connecting the unit to a stereo system with
"DIGITAL OUT" or "OPTICAL OUT" socket.
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