Sharp IM-DR400E operation manual Troubleshooting

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IM-DR400E

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

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The unit does not turn on.

"Is the AC adaptor disconnected?

"Is the battery exhausted?

"Is the unit in the hold mode?

"Has condensation formed inside the unit?

"Is the unit being influenced by mechanical shock or by static electricity?

No sound is heard from the earphones.

"Is the volume set too low?

"Are the earphones plugged in?

"Are you trying to play a MiniDisc with data on it in- stead of a MiniDisc containing music?

When the operation buttons are pressed, the unit does not respond.

"Is the unit in the hold mode?

"Is the battery exhausted?

"Is the earphones plug inserted firmly?

Some sounds are skipped.

"Is the battery exhausted?

"Is the unit being subjected to excessive vibration?

The MiniDisc cannot be ejected.

"Has the track number or character information been written on the disc yet?

"Is the unit in the recording or editing mode?

Recording and editing are impossible.

"Is the MiniDisc protected against accidental eras- ure?

"Is the unit connected properly to the other equip- ment?

"Is the AC adaptor unplugged or did a power failure occur whilst recording or editing?

"Is the unit in the hold mode?

"Is an optical signal being output from the stereo sys- tem? Read the operation manual for the stereo sys- tem.

The operation is unstable whilst the PC and the unit are connected.

"Are you using the USB cable that was purchased

separately?

The display does not show anything or malfunc- tions.

"Is the PC out of order?

"Are you using another application with this pro- gramme simultaneously?

Editing is not possible.

"Are the PC and the MD portable recorder connect- ed improperly?

"Is the MD recorder in the hold mode?

"Is a commercial playback-only MD inserted?

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Contents IM-DR400E Special Notes Special NotesImportant Introduction Features FeaturesPortable MD player with Mobile 1-bit Digital amplifier Pole plug earphone optimizes Mobile 1-bit digital amplifierContents Accessories AccessoriesEarphones x CD-ROM xNames of Controls and Indicators Important Introduction -Names of Controls and IndicatorsMain unit TOC Indicator Track Number Indicator Display panelReference Precautions PrecautionsAvoid using or leaving the unit in the following places Storing the unitPower Source -Using with the AC Adaptor/Alkaline Battery Close the battery coverDo not use a nickel-cadmium battery Inserting a MiniDisc MiniDiscClose the compartment door IM-DR400EConnections ConnectionsCheck before connecting To cancel the hold mode IM-DR400EHold FunctionPreparation -Hold Function Helpful tip when attaching a label Before RecordingAbout the TOC Before RecordingRecording Basic Operation -RecordingBefore recording Press the MENU/ENTER button To interrupt recordingTo stop recording To turn off the power PlaybackPlayback To interrupt playbackVolume control Bass controlTo customise low and high levels Basic Operation -PlaybackUseful Features -Advanced Playback Advanced PlaybackTo locate the desired portion To locate the beginning of a trackRandom play or repeat play RandomUseful Features -Advanced Recording Advanced RecordingLong-play recording Start recordingAbout the recording mode Indication Recording modeAbout Atrac LP4Lect REC Mode Playback sound-actuated recording12Begin playback on the stereo system To interrupt recordingTo create your own track numbers Recording tracks as a single trackNumbering restriction Recording About track numbersAbout sampling rate converter Useful -AdvancedChanging Default Settings Useful Features -Changing Default SettingsIM-DR400EChecking Displays To check the elapsed time and remain- ing time of the trackUseful Features -Checking Displays To display the playing time of an indi- vidual trackChecking the remaining amount of bat Tery level Titling a MiniDisc Titling a MiniDiscCreating disc and track names Enter buttonCharacters symbols To erase a characterTo enter a space What is a master MiniDisc? What is a MiniDisc for stamping?To add characters Stamping titles from another MiniDiscMaster MiniDisc operation 1 Insert a master MiniDisc TER buttonEditing a Recorded MiniDisc Editing a Recorded MiniDiscTo erase one track at a time To erase all of the tracks at onceTo divide a track To combine tracksStart playing the track to be divided into two Combined, and press the buttonTo move a track Play the track to be moved, and pressListening through Another System Resuming auto playAnother What is a Net MD portable recorder? About Net MDNet MD -About Net MD Restrictions on check-in and check-out Restrictions on audio dataSystem Requirements Net MD -System RequirementsHard disk space MB or moreSoftware Installation Installation of BeatJamNet MD -Software Installation Click BeatJam SetupIM-DR400EConnecting to a PC Net MD -Connecting to a PCConnecting to a Checking the USB driverUniversal Serial Bus controllers WindowsTransferring Data Checking outNet MD -Transferring Data MiniDisc System Limitations MiniDisc System LimitationsError Messages Error MessagesError Meaning Messages No Signal Tr. ProtectTroubleshooting TroubleshootingMaintenance CleaningTroubleshooting/Maintenance If trouble occursSpecifications SpecificationsBattery life Input sensitivityOutput level Sharp Corporation