Sharp IM-MT880/MT899

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(Snapshots courtesy Japan-Direct)
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Spyflash from IFA 2001
Sharp IM-MT880
Sharp IM-MT899
portable NetMD recorder
Intro: 12/2001
open price
Availability:
IN: analog, optical digital
DATA: USB
OUT: analog
DC IN: 2V
71.9D x 78.9W x 15.7H mm, 105g (130g w/ batt)

Features: MDLP Group mode, connectable to a computer via USB cable. Supports the OpenMG digital music copyright standard. (High-speed copying to unit in SP mode not allowed). Unit comes with OpenMG Jukebox Ver.2.2, which allows conversion of MP3, WMA, and WAV file formats to ATRAC3. Seven LEDs indicate the status of the transfer of audio files. Two-line LCD remote display. Track scan mode plays the first five seconds of each music track. Sound-activated microphone recording mode. 40 seconds shock protection (160 seconds in MDLP 4X). Unit is charged when placed in included stand.

Variants: This unit is likely to be badged the MD-MT899 in Europe.

User Tips: After installing the software that came with the unit, and discovering that some of the buttons were in Japanese, I stumbled on a solution. I first uninstalled the Sharp version of OpenMG and all the associated drivers. I then downloaded the Sony version of OpenMG from the OpenMG website and installed it. It's important that you only install the OpenMG software, and not the Sony drivers. I then reran the install from the Sharp CD. The Sharp install attempted to install OpenMG, but discovered that one was already on the system, and left it alone. It went ahead installed the rest of the software, including the MT880 driver. I now have a fully English version of OpenMG that works with my Sharp MD. (BTW-the Japanese button on the player says 'shuffle'). -Mick Gardina

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Specs: 5mW+5mW headphone output.

User Manual: IM-MT880

Battery Life (SP/LP2/LP4)PlayRecordRecharge
NiMH9.5/11/12.5 hr6/8.5/10 hr3 hr
AA x 114/17.5/19.5 hr6/9.5/12.5 hr
Both24/29.5/33 hr14.5/20.5/26 hr

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