In: mic, line, optical. Out: headphones/line, DC IN: 1.2VDC-5.0VDC
78.9 x 17.8 x 71.9mm, 140g (w/batt), 115g (body only)
Features:
Trace-back recording (formerly only available on MD decks) stores
5, 10 or 30 (user selectable) seconds of audio in memory while in
REC-PAUSE state; when the user presses REC, recording actually begins
5, 10 or 30 seconds prior to the button press.
Record breaking battery life: 120 hour playback, 64 hour recording.
World's first MD recorder with 1-bit digital amplifier (uses 4 conductor headphone
plug and jack).
MDLP support (but not NetMD).
"Favorite Playback" allows selection of up to 10 favorite tracks that
are played when in Favorite Playback mode. These tracks are remembered
for up to 9 different MDs in the recorder's memory.
Playback Speed control in 5 steps: -30%, -20%, 10%, +5%, +15%
First Sharp recorder with Treble control. Bass boost functions as
it did on previous units, but treble adjustment is now available (in 5
steps: -2, -1, 0, +1, +2) after bass setting is selected.
Equipped with a charging stand.
Alarm timer from 1 to 99 minutes (to avoid missing train stops).
New group mode function starts a new group when group button is pressed during mic recording.
Backlit LCD remote.
Microphone sensitvity setting (HIGH/LOW) incorporated into recording level control.
Available in Silver, blue and pink.
In common with all modern Sharp portable recorders:
Synchro recording for digital and analog (LINE/MIC) sources.
Character Stamp (Sharp feature since MD-MS200 that
provides quick title text transfer from original to newly recorded disc)
Recording level control may be adjusted while recording is underway.
No automatic recording level setting.
Variants: Unit is badged "MD-DR480" in Singapore (Asia?). Euro
variant is sold without charging cradle as the MD-DR470. Discussion of variants
Accessories: Backlit LCD remote, Headphone, NiMH battery, AC adaptor (auto-sensing 110-240AC in Asia),
externally attachable AA drycell case, Charge stand, Manual. In Europe: optical cable (TOSlink to 3.5mm),
analog cable (RCA to 3.5mm), carrying case. MD-DR480 (Asia): additonal ear buds (as well as headphones), AD-USB1 analog PC-Link (USB->analog) adapter, optical cable (TOSlink to 3.5mm), analog cable (RCA to 3.5mm) 4-Pole ->3-Pole conversion cable.
Specs:
Output: Headphone: 8mW+8mW (32 ohms, RMS), Line 250mV (10Kohms)
Input sensitivity: MIC H: 0.25mV (10kohms), MIC L: 2.5mV (10kohms), LINE: 100mV (20kohms).
