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Sharp IM-DR80H / IM-DR580

Source reference · needs review · MiniDisc Wiki, September 2026 snapshot · Source edited 2024-07-29

Manufacturer
Sharp
Model / source grouping
IM-DR80H / IM-DR580
Device type
portable
MDLP modes
Yes
NetMD interface
Yes
Hi-MD support
No

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Source: MiniDisc Wiki contributors · September 3, 2026 snapshot · CC BY 4.0, except where otherwise credited.

Attribution and changes

Adapted from “Sharp IM-DR80H / IM-DR580”. Links, layout and file names normalized; missing database fields restored; remote embeds replaced with links. Manufacturer manuals and separately credited photographs retain their original attribution.

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Name IM-DR80H / IM-DR580
Manufacturer Sharp
Released 2003/09
Device type portable
Recorder Recorder
MDLP Yes
NetMD Yes
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 80.1w x 16.6h x 72.6d mm
Weight 95g, 120g w/batt
ATRAC ver Not recorded
Battery Not recorded "Gumstick"
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) 1xAA
Voltage 1.2, 1.5, 3
Power cable AC
Price (launch) $338
¥37 000
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Inputs 3.5mm line in (analog-only), 3.5mm line in (optical multi), 3.5mm microphone
Outputs 3.5mm line out (analog-only), 3.5mm headphone
Control USB (on dock)

Docking Sharp NetMD recorder. IM-DR80H-S - Silver, IM-DR80H-R - Red, IM-DR80H-B - Black See also Kenwood DMC-S9NET. There may have been a IM-DR580H model IM-DR580H model (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) as well.

The portable portion seems to act more like a player, with only a Mic in and headphone/remote jack located on the unit itself. The line in and USB ports are only located on the dock, so the idea was probably to dock it at home and use it in a HiFi setup and record into it, with the portable then being used as a player only on the go, with a mic in for field recording.

Prototype shown at IFA Berlin 2003.

  • High(er) speed NetMD downloading: SP: 4X, LP2: 25X, LP4: 50X
  • Small docking station with LCD, power, line in/out, optical in and USB connections (no LCD or USB on MD unit).
  • Auto (microphone recording) and manual analog recording level control. Digital recording level control.
  • Group mode support.
  • Timer alarm (avoid missing your train stop).
  • CD synchro recording.
  • Character-stamp (copy track titles from original to copied MD).
  • One-bit digital amp with 4 pole headphone connector.
  • Backlit Kanji-capable LCD remote.
  • Headphone output 8mW+8mW (32 ohm)

The dock has line out (and speaker) and line/optical in. The unit only has a mic in and headphone out. (NiMH gumstick)

Content adapted from: Sharp Press Release Sharp Press Release (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Details Page Details Page (MiniDisc Wiki mirror) Sharp Product Page

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Manuals

Sharp IM-DR80 User Manual

Sharp IM-DR580 User Manual

Sharp IM-DR580 Service Manual

Photos

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Additional specifications and references
ScmsYes
Web MdSupported
ManualUser manual, Service manual
RegionJapan