Sharp GB201 User Manual
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HR-GB201 9JCG5230100042
PORTABLE JUKEBOX RECORDER
MODEL
HR-GB201
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).
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Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
For the best performance, read this manual carefully.
It will guide you in operating your SHARP product.
for UK (9JCG5230100042)
Special Notes
NOTES FOR USERS IN THE U.K. AND
IRELAND
SERVICE INFORMATION
In the unlikely event of your equipment requir ing 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.
Customers without internet access may telephone
08705 274277 during office hours (or (01) 676 0648
if telephoning from Ireland).
Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.
Certain replacement parts and accessor ies may be
obtained from our main parts distributor.
WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.
0121 766 5414
In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair during the guarantee period, you will need to
provide proof of the date of purchase to the repairing
company. Please keep your invoice or receipt, which
is supplied at the time of purchase.
! Warnings
" The supplied AC adaptor contains no user serviceable
parts. Never remove covers unless qualified to do so.
It contains dangerous voltages, always remove the
mains plug from the main outlet socket before any service operation or when not in use for a long period.
" To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
appliance to dripping or splashing liquids. No objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
" Never use an AC adaptor other than the one specified.
Otherwise, problems or serious hazards may be created.
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! Caution
" When recording important selections, make a prelimi-
nary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded.
" SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your record-
ing arising from malfunction of this unit.
" At full volume, prolonged listening to a personal stereo
may damage the user's hearing. This model complies
with the law if used with the correct earphones (model
number RPHOE0001YCKZ). If the earphones are
damaged in any way, please order using the model
number given above.
! 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.
" This equipment complies with the requirements of
Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended
by 93/68/EEC.
! About SHARP Music Manager
SHARP Music Manager offers features to work with a
hard disk drive. These in clude:
" Transfer of MP3, WMA and WAV files for playback.
! About digital rights management
Digital Rights Management protects rights of artists
in the music industry and their digital works. Use of
SHARP Music Manager is subject to the following
restrictions:
" Only MP3, WMA and WAV files can be played on a
hard disk drive when transfer is performed using
SHARP Music Manager.
" Only audio files directly recorded on a hard disk drive
(using analogue line input or a microphone) can be
transferred to your PC using SHARP Music Manager.
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Accessories
Remote Control x 1 Earphones x 1
Multi-link Statio n
(Cradle) x 1
Notes:
! Only the above accessories are included.
-Accessories-
! The AC adaptor may be different from the one in the drawing.
Warning:
! The AC adaptor supplied with the HR-GB201 must not be used with other equipment.
! Use only the supplied AC adaptor.
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(with the ear pads)
Travel Pouch x 1 USB Connection Cable x 1 CD-ROM x 1
AC Adaptor
(9JCRADPA8000AF) x 1
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Contents
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" General Information
Page
Controls and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
General no te s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
" Power Source
Charging the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7, 8
Tu r ni ng the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
" Software Installation
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Outline of SH A R P Music Manager . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Installing SHARP Music Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
" Transferring from PC
Connecting the unit to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Disconnecting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Starting SHARP Music Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16
Transferring audio data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 18
Editing playli s ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 20
Folder settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Editing music information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Playing trans ferred audio data . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 24
Advanced playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 29
" Voice Recording
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Recording with the built-in microphone . . . . . . . . . 30
Playing recorded voic e dat a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 32
Advanced playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
" Recording from CD
Recording from a C D player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 35
Playing recorded mus ic data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 36
" Advanced Features
Transferring image data from a
digital cam e r a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 , 38
Changing de fault settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 9 - 41
Hold functi on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1
Listening to sound using the
external equipmen t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
" References
Folder structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 - 46
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Specificat ions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 48
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Controls and indicators
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-Controls and indicators-
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" Main unit
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1.Strap Eyelet
2.Line Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3.Earphone Output/
Remote Co n t rol S ocke t . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 31, 35
4. Data Format Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 33
5.Hold Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
7.Skip Down/Fast Reverse Button . . . 23, 25, 31, 36
8.Volume Up Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26
9. Stop/Power Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 23, 32, 36
10. Volume Down Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26
11.Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
12.Battery Charge/
Hard Disk Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13
13.Repeat/Random Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
14.Hold Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
15.Character/Time/
Informatio n Indicator . . . . . . . . . . 8, 23, 30 , 34, 43
The display varies depending on the operation.
16. Menu Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 2 6 , 31, 36
17.Play/Pause/Power On/
Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 23, 29, 31, 32, 36
18.Record Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 34
19.Skip Up/Fast Forward Button. . . . . . 23, 25, 31, 36
20.Multi-link Station Connection Terminal . . . . . . . 7
Reference page
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" Remote control unit
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Front
1.Earphone Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 31, 35
2.Equaliser/Bass Button . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26, 31, 36
3.Volume Up and D own Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 26
4.Hold Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.Play/Pause/Power On/
Enter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 23, 29, 31, 32, 36
6.Skip Up/Skip Down/Fast Forward/
Fast Reverse Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 25, 31, 36
7.Stop/Power Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 23, 32, 36
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" Multi-link station (Cradle)
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1.C o nnection Terminal (to Ma in Unit) . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.L in e Output Socket (Variable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.5 V DC Input Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.USB Socket (A type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.U SB Socket (Mini B type ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rear
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PCDSC INLINE OUT
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Precautions
" Important
! 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. Remembe r to obey
all of the safety rules in your area.
! Do not pl ay the unit at a high vo lu m e .
Hearing experts advise against extended
listening at high volume levels.
! If you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the v olume
or discontinue use.
! No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
! The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climat e.
! In case of an electrical storm, unplug the AC adaptor for
safety.
! This unit should only be used within the range of 0°C -
40°C (32°F - 104°F).
To avoid accidental electric shock or other possible
problems, observe the precautions listed below.
-Precautions-
! Do not di sassemble or modify th e unit.
! Do not drop or subject the unit to shock.
! Do not use the unit near open flames.
! Do no t spill liquid on the unit.
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! Do not use an external power supply, other than the 5 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 service
centre.
" Storing the unit
Avoid using or leaving the unit in the following places.
! Places exposed to direct sunlight for many hours (espe-
cially in cars with the doors and windows closed) or near
heaters. (The cabinet may deform, change colour or the
unit may malfunc tion.)
! Places exposed to excessive dust.
! Places exposed to water.
! Places where temperatures are excessively high or low.
! Places (bathrooms) where the humidity is extremely high.
! Places with strong magnetic fields such as TVs or loud-
speakers.
! Places exposed to vibration.
! Places where sand can easily enter the ins ide of the unit
(beaches etc.).
! If the unit is used near radio tuners or TVs, noise and/or
picture interference may result. If you experience these
problems, move the unit away from such devices.
It is not recommended to put this unit
into a rear pocket, as this may damage
the product when sitting.
Using this unit near mobile phones
may cause noise pickup. If it occurs,
move it away from them.
" Copyright
Copyright laws protect sounds, images, computer programmes, databases, other materials and copyright holders.
Duplicated material is limited to private use only. Use of
materials beyond this limit or without permission of copyright
holders may constitute copyright infringement, and be subject to criminal punishment.
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General notes
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" Software and operation manual
! Reproduction in part or in whole without prior permis-
sion is prohibited.
! The attached software and manual may be used only
on a single computer.
! In no event shall Sharp be liable for any damages t o
you or any other party arising from the use of this
product.
! Before using third-party connecting devices or soft-
ware, consult the dealer or manufacturer. Sharp shall
not be liable for any damages caused by malfunction
resulting from the use of unspecified products.
! Designs, specifications, and contents are subject to
change without notice for improvement.
! Screen shots in this manual are for reference only.
Sharp shall not be liable for any errors in this manual.
" Trademarks
! IBM and PC/AT are reg istered trademarks of Intern a-
tional Business Machines Corporation.
! Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the United States and other countries.
! Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
! MMX and Pentium are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of Intel Corporation.
! All brand names and product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
In the unlikely event that there is some problem like loss
of recorded audio content due to HDD malfunction,
please be aware beforehand that Sharp will bear no responsibility to compensate for the content which could
not be recorded or edited, for the loss of recorded or edited audio content, or for other related direct or indirect
damages.
" If a power failure occurs
! The content being recorded will be damaged if power
failure occurs.
! The content being played back may be damaged.
" For important recording
! If the HDD malfunctions, the content recorded on the
HDD may be lost. If you wish to save content permanently, we recommend copying or moving the content
to a PC, etc..
" Audio data
! Back up your data stored on this product periodically
in case of loss or alteration.
! Sharp shall not be liable for any damages or loss of
data resulting from defects in this product or your computer.
! Audio data transferred to this product cannot be
played back on other HR-GB201 or equipment.
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P ower Source
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Charging the main unit
Press down the unit
with its front side
facing toward you.
Rear
-Charging the main unit-
PCDSC INLINE OUT
To the wall socket
Battery charge
indicator (red)
Fit to the
connection
terminal of
main unit
AC 100 - 240 V,
50/60 Hz
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5V socket on
1
the cradle.
Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket.
2
Place the main unit on the cradle.
3
! Press down the unit firmly.
! Battery charge indicator (red) lights up.
" About charging time
The battery fully charges in approx. 4 hours, and the
battery charge indic a tor goes out.
Notes:
! Charge the battery within the range of 5°C - 35°C
(41°F - 95°F).
! The unit and the cradle may get warm during or after
charge. This is normal.
! When charging battery for the first time or after a long
period of disuse, battery life may be shorter. Repeat
charge/discharge cycle 4 to 5 times t o restore the full
capacity.
" Built-in battery
! The built-in battery may discharge completely when
this product is left unused for long periods. Recharge
the battery before use.
! Charging time depends on the battery condition and
ambient temperature.
! At low temperatures, continuous playing time is short-
ened.
! Sharp shall not be liable for any damages resulting
from loss or alteration of data caused by malfunction,
repairs, or complete discharge of the battery.
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" Checking the remaining amount of battery
level
The remaining amount of battery level is shown by the
battery indicator during operation.
How to read the battery indicator
When the battery
level is high
When the battery
level is very low
" Battery replacement
This product has a built-in battery.
! The capacity after 300 cycles is expected to be equal
to or more than 80% of the rated capacity. The capacity after 500 cycles is expected to be equal to or more
than 60% of the rated capacity.
! The battery life and the operating time may be s hort-
ened by usage conditions, long periods of disuse, etc.
! The battery is a consumable item. If it does not charge
or the operating time is noticeably shorter than normal, replace with a new battery.
! Replacement should be carried out by qualified
personnel only. Contact your dealer or local
SHARP service facility. Never disassemble this
product for this purpose.
Caution:
Pay attention to the environment when disposing of this
product (the built-in battery should be handled separately).
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Turning the power on
Hold down the button for 2 seconds or more.
The startup screen appears for a while.
PORTABLE JUKEBOX RECORDER
To turn off the power:
Hold down the button for 2 seconds or more.
The following screen appears before the unit turns off.
Then the display will look
like a file browser.
GOOD BYE !
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0000
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Software Installation
System requirements
The following hardware and software are required for installation.
Hardware and software requirements *1
Computer IBM PC/AT-compatible (not operable with Macintosh)
OS Microsoft Windows 98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Professional/XP Home Edi-
CPU Windows XP Professional/XP Home Edition
Memory 64 MB minimum (128 MB or more recommended for Windows XP)
Hard disk space 10 MB minimum required *3
Drive CD-ROM drive
Interface Available USB port (USB 2.0/1.1)
Display 1024 x 768 pixels or better, high colour (16-bit) or better
-System requirements-
*1 Operation is not guaranteed on all the compatible computers.
*2 Operation is not guaranteed on computers running upgraded OS or multiple OS with dual-boot. NTFS format can
be used for standard installation only.
*3 Depending on the Windows version, more free space may be necessary. Music data also requires more space.
Notes:
! You cannot install SHARP Music Manager on Windows 98 or earlier. Use SHARP Music Manager in Windows 98
Second Edition or later.
! Simultaneous use of other security systems may cause problems (application deadlock, automatic system reboot,
etc.).
tion standard install *2
Pentium 300 MHz or higher (MMX Pentium 233 MHz minimum)
Windows Millennium Edition, 2000 Professional, 98 Second Edition
MMX Pentium 233 MHz or higher (MMX Pentium 200 MHz minimum )
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Outline of SHARP Music Manager
HR-GB201
Audio data
(MP3, WMA, WA V)
Convert audio data
(MP3, WMA, or WAV
format) with Windows
Media Player, etc.
Play
(SHARP Music Manager)
PC
Transfer
USB connection cable
SHARP Music Manager is software that allows you to
transfer audio data (MP3, WMA, or WAV files) to the main
unit. You can manage the data and edit playlists.
" Transferring audio data
Transfer audio data to a PC using Windows Media
1
Player, etc. For details, refer to "HELP" of the
software.
Transfer the audio data to the unit (see page 17).
2
Play bac k the a udio data (see page 23 ).
3
Notes:
! Audio data transferred by SHARP Music Manager can
only be played back on this unit.
! This unit cannot play audio data transferred by other
applications.
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Outline of SHARP Music Manager (continued)
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audi o Layer 3):
MPEG is an international standard developed by Moving
Picture Experts Group, a working group of ISO. Audio
data can be compressed to about one-tenth to onetwelfth its original size.
WMA (Windows Media Audio):
WMA is an audio compression format developed by
Microsoft, or a file encoded in this format.
WAV (Wav e Sound) file:
WAV is an audio file widely used in Windows.
Software Installation
-Outline of SHARP Music Manager-
" Creating/editing playlists
Transfer audio data to the unit.
1
Create a playlist (see page 19).
2
Play audio data from the playlist (see page 29).
3
Navigation window
Edit the playlist
Playlist edit window
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Installing SHARP Music Manager
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Exit all applications before starting the installation.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
1
drive.
! The "Software Installer" screen appears.
Click the "Install SMM" button.
2
! The "Welcome" screen appears.
Click the "Next" button.
3
! The "Choose Destination Location" screen appears.
Click the "Next" button.
4
! The "Set Program Shortcuts" screen appears.
Click the "Next" button.
5
Click the "Next" button.
6
! When the installation is completed, the "Setup Com-
plete" screen appears.
Click the "Finish" button.
7
! Check the "Yes, Launch the program file." box. After
installation, SHARP Music Manager starts.
Notes:
! If the "Software Installer" screen does not appear in
step 1, double click the "autorun.exe" stored on the
CD-ROM from Explorer, etc.
! When you use Windows 98 Second Edition, insert the
supplied CD-ROM and click the "Install W98SE Driver"
button to install the driver.
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Connecting the unit to a PC
Connect the unit to a PC to transfer audio data. To disconnect the unit, see "Disconnecting the unit" on page
14.
Rear
PCDSC INLINE OUT
-Connecting the unit to a PC-
Transf erring from PC
PC
To the USB port
Hard disk
access
indicator
(green)
USB connection
cable
Tu rn on the unit (see page 8).
1
Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 5V socket
2
and place the unit on the cradle (see page 7).
Connect the unit to a PC with a USB connection
3
cable.
! The hard disk access indicator (green) flashes.
! Whilst the unit is connected to the PC, the screen
below appears.
Caution:
! It is recommended to use the AC adaptor when con-
necting the unit to a PC. Otherwise data on the unit
may be corrupted when batteries run out.
! Do not disconnect a USB connection cable or remove
the unit from the cradle whilst transferring data from a
PC. Data on the unit may be corrupted.
Note:
The operation buttons on the main unit do not work if it is
connected to a PC. Disconnect the PC to operate on the
unit (see page 14).
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