Sima Products 120 manual

Sima I-Mix Model IM-120 User’s Manual Digital Audio Recorder with CD Player[...]

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3 Table of Contents Befo re Using .................................................................6 Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................... 6 Welcome to the I-MIX Digital Audio Recorder ............................................................. 9 Front Panel[...]

4 Table of Contents Organizing my music archive - How Do I... ................................................................. 33 ... Create a tem porary playlist?.............................................................................................. 3 3 ... Remov e songs from a temporary Playlist ?..........................................[...]

5 Table of Contents System Settings .......................................................... 56 Voice Prompt/Messages ................................................................................................ 56 Checking the Hard Drive Capacity ............................................................................... 57 Checking the v[...]

6 General Information Before Using Safety Instructions This unit employ s a laser. Due to the risk of eye injury , only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Never make or change connections when th e power[...]

7 General Information FCC Rules & Warning This device com plies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device m ay not cause harm ful interference; and (2) This device m ust accept any interference receiv ed including interference which m ay cause undesired operation. Changes or m odificati[...]

8 General Information Specifications - Model IM- 120 Frequency Response (CD to analog) 20 Hz to 20 k Hz, +/- 1 db (Record to Play) 20 Hz to 20 k Hz, +/- 3 db Signal to noise ratio 90 db (A Weighted) Play back only 85db Record to playback Total Harmonic Distortion <0.1% (CCITT weighted) Inputs Audio (analog), stereo, 1.3v rm s, 100K impedance Out[...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started 9 Welcome to the I-MIX Digital Audio Recorder Thank y ou for purchasing the Sim a IM-120. Your com plete music collection can now be kept in one box. The I-Mix is an innovative digital jukebox that enables you to store, or[...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started 10 Front Panel Diagram Names and Functions # Button Logo Function 1 Pow er To start up the I-MIX or to put it into sleep mode. 2 IR remote w indow Sends and receives infra-red signals betw een the rem o te control and th e[...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started 11 RM-12 Remote Control Names and Functions Button # Button Logo Function 1 Open T o open and close the C D tray. 2 Main Return to th e Main m enu im mediately or abort current procedure. 3 Rew .  To scan backw ard or s[...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started 12 RM-12 direction buttons Left arrow ◄ Go back to the previous menu Up arrow ▲ Moves the cursor up through a current menu list. Right arrow ► Go forward to the nex t menu or play the selected album or song. Down arr[...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started Getting Started 13 Making Connections Connecting the I-Mix to your stereo system Using s tandard RCA pin-type connecto rs 1. Connect the tape or CD input of your am plifier to the audio output of the I-Mix. 2. To record from an analog sou[...]

Basic Fu Basic Fu Basic Fu Basic Functions nctions nctions nctions Using the remote control Using the remote control Using the remote control Using the remote control 14 Using the RM-12 The RM-12 is a sophisticated, two- way remote control, which uses an infrared lig ht (IR) signal to send and receive inform ation. In order to complete an instructi[...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Mastering the Basics Mastering the Basics Mastering the Basics Mastering the Basics 15 Mastering the basics Mastering the Basics How to Play, Record and Identify your m u sic Getting Started This section of the manual is designed to show how basic functions can be performed using eithe[...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Play the Introduction Play the Introduction Play the Introduction Play the Introduction 16 Play the Introductio n - Using the front panel controls To confirm that the I -Mix is successfully connected to y our stereo system, you can play a pre-recorded MP3 introduction by following the [...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Play the Introduction Play the Introduction Play the Introduction Play the Introduction 17 Play the Introduction - Using the remote control To play the pre- recorded introduction using the rem ote control, follow the steps below. T he IM- 120’s display screen is shown in the left-han[...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Play a CD Play a CD Play a CD Play a CD 18 Play a CD – Using the Front panel controls The I -Mix can play audio CDs like other CD play ers. I t can also play CD-ROMs or CD- R/RWs containing MP3 files. To play a CD, follow the step-by-step instructions below: Make sure the I -Mix is o[...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Play a CD Play a CD Play a CD Play a CD 19 Play a CD - Using the remote control The I-Mix can play audio CDs like oth er CD play ers. It can also play CD-ROMs or CD- R/RWs contain ing MP3 files . To play a CD u sing the rem ote control, foll ow t he ins truction s below . Make sure the[...]

Basic Basic Basic Basic Functions Functions Functions Functions Record a CD Record a CD Record a CD Record a CD 20 Record a CD - Using the front panel controls The I- Mix has three different modes for recording y our audio CDs: Rapid Archive, Play and Com press or Com press. T he Rapid Archive mode enables y ou to record a CD at six times normal sp[...]

Basic Basic Basic Basic Functions Functions Functions Functions Record a CD Record a CD Record a CD Record a CD 21 Record a CD - Using the remote control To record a CD in the Rapid Archive mode, follow the instructions below. Be sure the I M-120 and the RM-12 are turned on and in the Main menu before y ou begin. I-Mix LCD Displ ay CD CD Opening Tr[...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions CD Recognition CD Recognition CD Recognition CD Recognition 22 Naming a CD after recording If not identified prior to recording , albums will be assigned a g eneric name, such as “!Album 0001”. Generic albums nam es begin with an exclamation point - !Album 0001 - and appear at the [...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions CD Recognition CD Recognition CD Recognition CD Recognition 23 8. Using the key p ad, ty pe in the search word(s), then press t he Return bu tton ( ) on the Alphanumeric Key board. For this example, we used t he word “t ime” to search for “Time Out” by The Dave Brubeck Quartet.[...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions CD Recognition CD Recognition CD Recognition CD Recognition 24 Play from the Hard Drive - Using the fro nt panel controls Be sure the I M-120 and the RM-12 are both turned on and in the Main menu. 1. Press the Up/Dow n Arrow ( ▲ / ▼ ) to select HDD (Album) in the m a in m enu. 2. P[...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions CD Recognition CD Recognition CD Recognition CD Recognition 25 Play from the Hard Drive - Using the rem ote control Be sure the I M-120 and the RM-12 are both turned on and in the Main menu. I-M i x LC D Display HDD HDD (Album) ► 1 / 1 0 0:00 1 !Album 000 1 ... 1. Press the Up/Dow n [...]

Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions Basic Functions CD Recognition CD Recognition CD Recognition CD Recognition 26 Basic CD player functions Use the F. Fw d . ( ) Rew . ( ) Stop ( ■ ) and Play /Pau se ( ) buttons on the front panel and the remote control to operate the basic play functions of the CD player. The Fast Forw ard button ?[...]

How Do I? 27 Table of Contents for How Do I? The How Do I? section of this m anual is a quick reference guide to help you use the key features and functions of the IM-120. How Do I record music... Record a CD into t he I -Mix ? (page 26) Record selected tracks from a CD? (page 26) Record a nd listen at the same time ? (page 26) Record a tape, recor[...]

How Do I? 28 Recording - How Do I... ... Record a CD in to the I-Mix? To record a CD using the front panel controls: • I nsert the C D and close the tray . • Use the Up/Down arrow s ( ▲ / ▼ )to select “CD” in the main menu and press the Record ( ● ) button on the front panel. • Your CD will be recor ded in the Rapid Arc hive mode. N[...]

How Do I? 29 ... Record a tape, reco rd, or radio/TV feed into the I-Mix? To record from an analog source such as tape, record or radio be sure the line-in audio connection is properly hook ed up. Then: • Press the Up/Down arrow s ( ▲ / ▼ ) to select Line-in on the main menu. • Tip: You can listen to the line-in source by pressing Play befo[...]

How Do I? 30 To create a temporary play lis t: • Use any method to select the songs/albums/artists y ou want to download. • Use the Mark ( ) button to identify the songs y ou want. • Press the Program button to display the selected trac ks. • Press the Record button ( ● )to enter the Temp List Record menu. • Use the Up/Down arrow s ( ?[...]

How Do I? 31 How Do I Find and Play... ... a specifi c album stored in the I-Mix? Using the fr ont panel co ntrols: • Use the Up/Down arrow s ( ▲ / ▼ ) on the front panel to select HDD (Album) in the Main Menu. • Press the Pla y/Pau se button ( ►  ) to display the album list. • Use the Up/Down arrow s ( ▲ / ▼ ) to select the albu[...]

How Do I? 32 Using the Album or Artist m enu • Use the Up/Down arrow s ( ▲ / ▼ ) on the remote control to select HDD (Album) or HDD (Artist) • Press the Right arrow ( ► ) to enter the album menu. • Press the Up/Down arrows ( ▲ / ▼ ) to select the album you want. • Press the Right arrow ( ► ) to display the songlist. • Press th[...]

How Do I? 33 Organizing m y m usic archive - How Do I... ... Create a temporary pl aylist? You must create a temporary play li st to record a selection of tracks from a CD or to transfer music to SmartMed ia tm cards or make a new play list. To create a temporary play lis t: • Use the Up/Down arrow s ( ▲ / ▼ ) to select HDD Album or Artist on[...]

How Do I? 34 ... Change the na m e o f a Playli st? To chang e the name of a n existing play list, • Use the Up/Down arrow s ( ▲ / ▼ ) to select Play list on the main menu. • Press the Right arrow ( ► ) on the remote to enter the play list menu. • Use the Up/Down arrow s ( ▲ / ▼ ) to select the Play list name you want to chang e. ?[...]

How Do I? 35 Delete one song from an existing Playlist ? • Select a play list from the play list menu. • Press the Right arrow to view the songs in the play list. • Point the cursor at the song y ou want to delete. • Press the Delete button. • Press “Y” to confirm dele tion. • Note: the song will be deleted from the Play list but no[...]

How Do I? 36 • Press the Return ( ) button on the keypad to edit the name. • Use the Left/Right arro ws ( ◄ / ► ) to position the cursor and the Backspace button to erase unwanted letters as needed. Ty pe in the new name. • Press Save to save the changes permanently in the I-Mix. ... Change or edit the na m e of a recorded artist ? You ca[...]

How Do I? 37 To select an e x isting play list: • Use the Up/Down arrow ( ▲ / ▼ ) to select Play list in the Main menu. • Use the Right arrow ( ► ) to select a play list. • I f y ou wish to download the entire playlist, press the Mark ( ) button. All the songs on the play list will be marked for downloa ding. • To select specific song[...]

How Do I? 38 Changing the system settings – H ow Do I... ... Upgrade my sys tem ? Repl ace the hard drive? The hard drive inside the I -Mix is a proprietary component, config ured to meet the specific demands of this technology . It is not interchang eable with other hard drives. Do not attempt to install a hard drive as it could damage the I -Mi[...]

How Do I? 39 Using the I-mix with my com puter – How Do I... Transfer MP3 files from my PC Re name mus ic f il es Print song inform ation, For detailed instructions on the above, please refer to the PC L ink User’s Manual included with y our unit.[...]

A dv a nced Features 40 Advanced Features Recording Modes The I -Mix is capable of recording CDs, MP3s, tapes, viny l albums, radio/TV feeds, and any analog source that play s through y our stereo system. The music y ou record is digitally stored on the I -Mix’s hard drive as either an MP3 file or a full CD-quality Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) fil[...]

A dv a nced Features 41 Sleep mode flow chart- for songs that need to be compr essed Sleep Mode The sleep mode is designed to compress Rapid Archived music files, when the unit is not in use. You can stop the file compression process by pressing the “Power” button on the front panel and the I -Mix will re turn to the stand-by mode. (See ch art [...]

A dv a nced Features 42 2. Com press This mode allows y ou to record and compress a CD simultaneously or compress any Rapid Archived music fil es that have not y et 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 y et. You can selec[...]

A dv a nced Features 43 Music recorded at full CD quality sounds the best, while recording at 128 kbps may compromise the sound quality of some music, particularly for listeners with a critical ear and/or a hig h-end audio sy stem. If y ou are unsure which compression rate to use, here’s a simple test you can do. Record the same song three times [...]

A dv a nced Features 44 Find and Play Using the Search Mode The Search mode is a powerful tool to find specific song s, albums or artists within your I -Mix mu sic collection. Use the Search mode to find and play music in your collection. (U se Intellig ent CD Recognition to attach nam es to albums and songs from the database.) You can instruct the[...]

A dv a nced Features 45 Intelligent CD Recognition The I -Mix’s Intellig ent CD Recognition feature allows y ou to access the unit’s internal database of album titles and song names to identify the CDs y ou record. ( Inte lligent CD Recognition cannot be used to identify analog recordings.) The I M-120 is equipped with an internal database whic[...]

A dv a nced Features 46 • Press the Right arrow ( ► ) to view the song list. By looking at the song list, y ou can confirm whether or not it is the correct album information. • Press the Save button to accept the m atch. Note: Only cds with the same number of tracks will be found. If the title y ou want is not display ed on the list, try the [...]

A dv a nced Features 47 • Use the Up/Down arrow s ( ▲ / ▼ ) to select HDD (Album) in the Main menu. • Press the Right arrow ( ► ) once to enter the Album selection menu. • Use the Up/Down arrow s ( ▲ / ▼ ) to select the desired album. • Press the Info button to enter the Album Info menu. • Use the Up/Down arrow s ( ▲ / ▼ ) t[...]

A dv a nced Features 48 Playlists You can easily and quickly create custom g roups of songs, albums or artists called play lists. Use the play list feature to make music genre categories such as Jazz, Classical or Country or to compile a collect ion of music by a single artis t. Create y our own original category such as “Workout songs” or “H[...]

A dv a nced Features 49 Creating a tem porary playlist To record a selection of tracks from a C D or to transfer music to SmartM edia tm cards, y ou must create a temporary play lis t. To create a temporary play lis t: • Use the Up/Down arrow s ( ▲ / ▼ ) to select HDD Album or Artist on the main menu. • Press the Right arrow ( ► ) on the [...]

A dv a nced Features 50 Using the Sm artMedia tm card MP3 files can be transfe rred from the I-Mix to SmartMedia tm cards for use in portable MP3 play ers. Only files that have been compressed can be downloaded. Music recorded at full CD quality cannot be downloaded to SmartMedia tm cards. To View information on the SmartMedia TM card • Insert th[...]

A dv a nced Features 51 Formatting the Sm artMedia TM card • I nsert the SM card into the SM slot on the front of the I- Mix, with gold contacts facing down. • Use the Up/Down arrow s ( ▲ / ▼ ) to select SM Card in the Main menu. • Press the Delete button once to form at the SmartMedia TM card. A prompt will be display ed to confirm y our[...]

A dv a nced Features 52 • Press the Right arrow ( ► ) to download the song. A messag e will be display ed saying the IM-120 is “Now recording ”. W hen complete, the RM-12 will retur n to the song list menu. Downloading more than one song to a Sm artMedia tm card? To download more than one song: y ou must select either an existing play list [...]

A dv a nced Features 53 Using the Remote Control ( RM –12) The RM-12 remote control is a unique infra-red, two-way remote through which many of the advanced features of the I -Mix are operated. The RM-12 has a three-step power button which allows the unit to save power when not in use. Because the remote sends and receives information, it is impo[...]

A dv a nced Features 54 Control and program buttons The RM-12 is equipped with four sets of control buttons: Button Layout on RM-12 Button Functions Alphanume ric keypad – Use these key s to enter song/album/artist information. Contains Shift button for upper and lower case as well as backspace and backlight key s in the lower left hand corner. T[...]

A dv a nced Features 55 Pla y/Pau se – Play and pause song s. Mark - Use to select songs/albums/artists for play lists. Display screen symbols The remote control screen will display a variety of icons to provide visual key s about various modes and operations. The following chart shows the icons that appear on the remote control display screen. M[...]

A dv a nced Features 56 System Settings The sy stem menu of the IM-120 provides information about the size and amount of space remaining on the hard drive, the software and processor version numbers, compression rates for recording , activating voice me ssages a nd prompts and formatting the hard drive. Voice Prom pt/Messages The I M-120 has built-[...]

A dv a nced Features 57 Checking the Hard Drive Capacity To check the capacity of the hard drive, including the remaining space and an estimate of remaining time follow the instruc tions below. • Use the Up/Down arrow s to se lect Sy stem from the Main me nu. • Press the Right arrow ( ► ) to enter the Sy stem Configura tion menu. • Press th[...]

A dv a nced Features 58 Setting the Recording Compression Rate You can set the compression rate for recording CDs and line-in feeds to the I M-120 by following the instructions below. • Use the Up/Down arrow s to se lect Sy stem from the Main menu. • Press the Right arrow ( ► ) to enter the Sy stem Configura tion menu. • Press the Down arro[...]

A dv a nced Features 59 • Press the Right arrow ( ► ) to enter the format menu. A prompt will be display ed asking y ou to confirm the dec ision to re-forma t. • Press “n” to abort and return to the sy stem configuration menu. Press “Y” to proceed. • As a precaution, another prompt will ask y ou to confirm the decision to re-format [...]

Troubleshooting 60 Troubleshooting The following chart is designed to as a g uide to a variety of possible problems that might arise while using the I -Mix , their causes and potential solutions. I f y ou are not able to resolve these or other problems, please call Sim a customer support at 1-800-345-7462. Problem Possible Causes Suggestions I -Mix[...]

Troubleshooting 61 Will not play a CD • CD may be damaged • Open tray and make sure CD is inserted properly . If not an original music CD, make sure CD has MP3 or PCM music files. I -Mix will not archive or compress songs from a CD. • The I -Mix ma y be full. • CD may not have appropriate music files. • Check the capacit y by opening the [...]