Sima Products 120 user manual File Compression, Play and Compress, Set Compression Bit Rate

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Advanced Features

2. Compress

This mode allows you to record and compress a CD simultaneously or compress any Rapid Archived music files that have not yet been compressed in the “sleep” mode. For example, you may use the Compress mode to transfer a song from an album that has been Rapid Archived, but not compressed yet. You can select a track and compress it using the Compress mode, and then download it to the SmartMediatm card. File compression takes place at normal CD play speed. This record mode compresses music immediately and will not initiate a sleep compression mode. The Compress recording mode does not change the compression setting for existing MP3 files.

To use the Compress mode for recording a CD:

•Use the Up/Down arrows (▲/▼) if necessary to select CD in the Main menu.

•Press the Record button (●) on the remote control.

•Press the Down arrow (▼) to select Compress in the record menu.

•Press either the Right arrow (►) or Record (●) buttons to begin recording.

3. Play and Compress

In this record mode, you can compress a CD while you listen to it. You can also play and compress music from an analog source (Line In) such as a tape player or radio. The Play and Compress mode records and compresses simultaneously at normal CD play speed. This record mode will not initiate the sleep compression feature.

To use the Play and Compress mode for recording a CD:

•Use the Up/Down arrows (▲/▼), if necessary, to select CD in the Main menu.

•Press the Record button (●) on the remote control.

•Press the Down arrow (▼) to select Play and Compress in the record menu.

•Press either the Right arrow (►) or Record (●) buttons to begin recording.

File Compression

File compression is the conversion of full CD-quality digital and analog music into an MP3 file format. Setting the compression bit rate determines the size of the MP3 file stored on the hard drive. The compression bit rate is measured in kilobits per second (kbps).

When recording, you can select one of three compression bit rates on the I-Mix. (See Set compression bit rate below.) In addition, the I-Mix has the capability to play MP3 music that has been previously recorded and will automatically select the bit rates, including 64, 96, 128, 164, 192, 256 and 320kbps. The I-Mix can play MP3s that have been recorded on a computer.

Set Compression Bit Rate

The I-Mix is equipped with three bit rates for recording: 128kbps (MP3s), 320kbps (MP3s), or full CD quality 1400kbps (PCM). Music recorded at full CD quality is not converted to an MP3 file, has the highest sound quality and requires more storage space on the hard drive. Music recorded at the compression bit rates of 320 or 128kbps requires less memory.

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Contents Sima I-Mix Model IM-120 User’s Manual Sima Products Corporation Table of Contents Using the SmartMediatm card Changing the system settings How DoUsing the I-mix with my computer How Do Using the Remote Control RMTroubleshooting Before Using Safety Instructions Safety Check listFCC Rules & Warning MaintenanceAccessories Included Legal WarningSpecifications Model IM-120 InformationWelcome to the I-MIX Digital Audio Recorder Maximum capacities for versionFront Panel Diagram Names and Functions Button Logo FunctionRM-12 Remote Control Names and Functions Button # Logo FunctionRM-12 direction buttons RM-12 Program ButtonsAC power cord Using standard RCA pin-type connectorsPowering up Connecting the I-Mix to your PCUsing the RM-12 Folder Abbey Road Selected Backstreet Boys SupernaturalMastering the basics Getting StartedPlay the Introduction Using the front panel controls Play the Introduction Using the remote control Press the Play/pause button to close Play a CD Using the Front panel controlsPress the Open button to open the CD tray CD tray and start playingPlay a CD Using the remote control Press the Record button to start recording Record a CD Using the front panel controlsDisplay will show a record symbol , the track number and a Compression rate will be displayed prior to recordingRecord a CD Using the remote control Naming a CD after recording Basic Functions CD Recognition HDD Album in the main menu Play from the Hard Drive Using the front panel controlsPress the Up/Down Arrow / to select Press the Play/Pause button to displayPlay from the Hard Drive Using the remote control Basic CD player functions How Do I record music Table of Contents for How Do I?How do I change the system settings How Do I find and play my musicRecord selected tracks from a CD? Recording How DoRecord a CD into the I-Mix? Record and listen at the same time?Record music from the I-Mix? Record a tape, record, or radio/TV feed into the I-Mix?Record at a different compression rate? To change the compression bit rate in the Record menuTo change the compression rate in the System menu How Do I Find and Play Specific album stored in the I-Mix?Specific song that is stored in the I-Mix? Change the play mode to repeat a song? Play randomly? Using the Album or Artist menuRemove songs from a temporary Playlist? Organizing my music archive How DoCreate a temporary playlist? Create a permanent Playlist?Insert one or more songs into an existing Playlist? Change the name of a Playlist?Change the order of songs in a Playlist? Press the Save buttonChange or edit the name of a recorded song? Delete one song from an existing Playlist?Create a music genre category? Change or edit the name of a recorded album?Download a single song to a SmartMediatm card? Change or edit the name of a recorded artist ?Erase music from the I-Mix? Download more than one song to a SmartMediatm card?How Do I? Changing the system settings How Do Check the capacity and remaining space on the hard drive?Using the I-mix with my computer How Do Advanced Features Recording Modes To use the Rapid Archive mode for recording a CDRapid Archive Sleep Mode To enter the sleep mode after Rapid Archive recordingSleep Mode Compressing ... Press Power key to abort Play and Compress File CompressionCompress Set Compression Bit RateCopying and Storage Using the Search Mode Find and PlayIntelligent CD Recognition Naming a CD Before recordingTo identify a CD after recording To manually identify a CDMenu Use the Up/Down arrows / to select HDD AlbumPress the Right arrow once to enter the Album selection Use the Up/Down arrows / to select the desired albumPlaylists Creating a temporary playlist Editing a playlistUsing the SmartMediatm card To View information on the SmartMediaTM cardShowing the information of the SmartMediaTM card Formatting the SmartMediaTM card Downloading a single song to a SmartMediatm card?I-Mix Downloading more than one song to a SmartMediatm card? Using the Remote Control RM Using the three-step power buttonControl and program buttons RM-12 is equipped with four sets of control buttonsButton Layout on RM-12 Button Functions Display screen symbols System Settings Voice Prompt/MessagesChecking the Hard Drive Capacity Checking the version numbersSetting the Recording Compression Rate Re-formatting the Hard DriveUse the Up/Down arrows to select System in the Main menu Press Y to proceed Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes SuggestionsOpen tray and make sure
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