Sima IM-100 User manual

User Manual for
PC Link Software
(Version 1.17)
For use with the IM-100/120

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Sima Products Corporation
140 Pennsylvania Ave.
Bldg. #5
Oakmont, PA 15139
800-345-7462
www.simacorp.com

PC Link Manual Table of Contents
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Introduction................................................................................................... 4
Important Safety Instructions: .................................................................................... 4
Accessories included: ................................................................................................. 4
PC Link Software Overview:....................................................................... 5
Making Connections ..................................................................................... 6
Parallel Port – with standard parallel port .................................................................. 6
USB Connection – with optional USB adapter .......................................................... 7
Installing PC Link Software ........................................................................ 8
Starting PC Link........................................................................................... 9
Interface Diagram ..................................................................................................... 10
PC Menu ................................................................................................................... 10
Add - Creates a cue of copied files from your PC to the I-Mix side............................ 10
I-Mix Menu............................................................................................................... 10
Using PC Link - Overview ......................................................................... 11
File transfer flow chart.............................................................................................. 11
PC Link interface........................................................................................ 12
PC Link Functions ...................................................................................... 13
Edit............................................................................................................................ 13
Sorting and Organizing –.......................................................................................... 15
Export and Copy ....................................................................................................... 16
Other PC Link Functions........................................................................... 17
Download.................................................................................................................. 17
Delete ........................................................................................................................ 17
Reset.......................................................................................................................... 17
PC Menu ...................................................................................................... 17
Overview................................................................................................................... 17
Refresh ...................................................................................................................... 17
Add............................................................................................................................ 17
Add – cont................................................................................................................. 18
Album info ................................................................................................... 19
Overview................................................................................................................... 19
CDDB Registration................................................................................................... 19
Accessing Web database........................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 23

PC Link Manual Introduction
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Introduction
Important Safety Instructions:
 Read these instructions and keep them for future reference.
 Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
 Do not use this apparatus near water.
 Clean only with a damp cloth.
 Do not install near any heat-producing surfaces such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
 Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
 Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Accessories included:
PC Link Cable
PC Link Software
PC Link manual (this document)
USB-to-parallel port adapter (optional)

PC Link Manual Overview
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PC Link Software Overview:
The PC Link software for the Sima IM-100 / IM-120 provides the tools to organize,
edit and expand the list of CD song/album/artist titles in your unit. In addition to editing
the I-Mix’s internal list of titles, you can also use PC Link to access websites such as
Gracenote’s CDDB, which contains a database of over 500,000 CD titles. You can also
transfer MP3 files from your PC to the I-Mix hard drive.
This manual will take you through the steps to connect the I-Mix to your PC, install
the appropriate software and complete the following functions:
• Edit CD titles, song names and artist names in the internal database using your PC
keyboard.
• Access the CDDB website to identify and transfer album, song and artist
information.
• Transfer MP3 files from your PC to the I-Mix.
• Print out a portion or all of the titles in your I-Mix music archive.
Windows 98 and Windows ME support the PC Link Software provided with this unit.
Earlier versions, such as Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, do not support PC Link.
Check our website at www.simacorp.com for updates on the PC Link software and this
manual.
Important note: When using the PC Link software program, the
I-Mix unit becomes dedicated to file management functions and both
the deck and remote control functions are temporarily disabled. You
must quit the PC Link program to resume normal I-Mix functions.

PC Link Manual Getting Started
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Making Connections
Parallel Port – with standard parallel port
The PC Link cable provided with your I-Mix unit is unique. It is fitted with a parallel port adapter
for your PC on one end, and a Data Link adapter for the I-Mix on the other. If you want to
connect to a USB port on your computer you must use the optional USB-1 parallel-to-USB
converter. These converters are custom made for the I-Mix and can be ordered from Sima. See
Accessories for order information. To connect the I-Mix to a USB port on your PC, refer to page
7.
Rear Diagram PC
Using the diagram above, follow these steps to connect the I-Mix to your PC:
1. Connect the parallel port adapter of the PC Link cable to your computer’s parallel port.
2. Plug the Data Link adapter, silver side facing up, into the I-Mix unit.
Note: the Data Link adapter plugs into the slot on the front of the unit. It will click when seated
properly.
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Data link adapter
PC Link cable
Front Diagram IM – 100 / IM-120
Parallel port adapter
PC Parallel Port
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2
Squeeze the sides of the Data Link
cable to release the safety catch and
remove it from the I-Mix.

PC Link Manual Getting Started
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USB Connection – with optional USB adapter
Data link slot Front Diagram IM-100 / IM-120
Using the diagram above, follow these steps to connect the I-Mix to the USB port on your PC:
1. Plug the Data Link adapter, silver side facing up, into the I-Mix unit. Note: the Data
Link adapter plugs into the Data Link slot on the front of the unit. It will click when
seated properly. To remove Data Link cable from I-Mix, squeeze sides to release
safety catch.
2. Connect the USB-to-parallel port adapter to the parallel port end of the PC link cable.
3. Connect a standard USB cable (not supplied) to the USB-to-parallel port adapter.
4. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on your PC.
Note: the Data Link adapter plugs into the slot on the front of the unit. It will click when seated
properly.
PC link
cable
USB
p
ort
1
2
3
4
Note:
The USB to parallel port adapter is
equipped with a small LED
indicator light which shows that
the adapter has power and which
blinks as data is being transferred.
Rear diagram of PC
USB to parallel
port adapter
(optional)
Standard USB
cable
(not supplied)
Squeeze the sides of the Data Link
cable to release the safety catch and
remove it from the I-Mix.

PC Link Manual Installing PC Link
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Installing PC Link Software
To install PC Link software:
1. Insert the PC Link CD –ROM into your computer’s CD drive
Note: In some cases, Windows may automatically execute the installation.
To initiate installation yourself:
2. Click on the “Start” button in Windows.
3. Select “Run”.
4. Select “Browse”.
5. Choose the disc drive containing the PC Link CD-ROM
6. Select “setup.exe”.
7. Click “OK”.
Once set-up has begun, follow the prompts as needed.
The PC Link install screen will appear as follows:
Click on ”Next” to proceed. PC
Link will identify the
destination directory into which
the program will be installed. If
you want to install PC Link into
another folder, click “browse”
and select another folder. Then
click on the “Next” button
The installation of PC Link
will be completed
automatically. When finished,
click on the “Finish” button to
restart your computer.

PC Link Manual Starting PC Link
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Starting PC Link
To start the PC Link program, be sure the I-Mix is powered on and the PC Link cable is
connected between the I-Mix and your PC. Begin from the main menu.
PC screen I-Mix Display
Window
Click on the “Start” menu in Windows, select “Programs” and
Choose the Sima I-Mix folder.
Click on the Sima I-Mix PC Link Software
CD
3. PC message will read: “Connecting to I-Mix”
and PC Link will attempt to connect the I-Mix to your PC.
I-Mix will display “Parallel Port Connecting…” message,
PC Link software will automatically determine whether your PC is
talking to the I-mix unit with a parallel or USB port.
Parallel Port
Connecting ...
After a few seconds, I-Mix will acknowledge whether or not a successful
connection has been made. If successful the I-Mix will display “Parallel
Port” in the LCD window.
If the connection is not successful, the I-Mix and you PC will both
display a failed connection message. If the connection is unsuccessful,
refer to the Trouble Shooting Guidein this manual.
Parallel Port
Connect Success!!!
Parallel Port
Parallel Port
Connect Failed

PC Link Manual Using PC Link
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Interface Diagram
After successfully connecting, you will see the screen below.
PC Side I- Mix Side
Refresh Add Edit Download Album info About
Up Delete Reset Option
PC Menu
Refresh - Updates screen in active folder on PC side.
Up -
Moves back one level in the directory tree.
Add - Creates a cue of copied files from your PC to the I-Mix side.
I-Mix Menu
Edit - To change names of albums, songs or artists in the I-Mix.
Delete - To delete MP3 files from the copy cue before they are transferred to the I-Mix
Download - To transfer changes made to the songlist using PC Link.
Reset - To update the screen display of the I-Mix menu.
Album Info - Provides access to CDDB.
Option - Allows you to select either parallel port or USB connection mode.
About - Provides PC Link software version number and website address for Sima Corp.
PC directory