Table of Contents WARNING ............5 Playing Files Notice for users ..........6 Basic Playback ........35 Stopping playback ..........35 Preparing the recorder Other operations ..........36 Display when playing back a file ....37 Checking the Parts and Controls ...7 Changing the Playback Settings ....38 Using the Display Window ......9 Reducing noise in the playback sound and Preventing Unintentional Operations...
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About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu ....63 Menu Settings ........64 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer ..........77 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer ..........78 Structure of folders and files ......79 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer ..........81 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer ........82...
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Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of the pages of this manual to jump to “Table of Contents, ” or “Index. ” Jumps to the table of contents Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual.
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Preparing the Recorder Preparing the recorder Checking the Parts and Controls Front Operation indicator Built-in microphones (stereo) (L/R) Display window STOP button REC (record)/PAUSE button (folder) button Control button (, / (review/fast backward), ...
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Preparing the Recorder Rear Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.) Speaker USB DIRECT slide lever HOLD•POWER switch DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch Battery compartment...
Preparing the Recorder Using the Display Window Microphone sensitivity indicator Display when stopped Displays the currently selected microphone sensitivity used for recording: : High : Medium : Low File information Displays the information for each file according to the file information Note type (folder name, title name, artist The above window and the other windows...
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Preparing the Recorder : review/fast backward, cue/ Displays as follows when the IC fast forward recorder cannot get the recording : going backward/forward mode. continuously : Unknown Elapsed time/Remaining time/ Protect indicator Recording date and time Appears when the protection is set indication for a file.
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Preparing the Recorder Display when recording Display during playback Recording level guide display Play mode indicator Displays the recording level and the Appears when a file is played optimum level for recording. back. Appears when files in one folder are played back continuously.
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Preparing the Recorder Display in the HOLD status Display of the current date and time Current date display HOLD indicator Displays the current date (year, Appears when the IC recorder is in month, and day) for 3 seconds when the HOLD status to prevent you press ...
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Preparing the Recorder Display during folder selection Display during menu operation Tabs Menu tabs Displays the types (recordable or Displays the menu tabs: playback-only) of areas available: : Recording (Voice): Recordable area used to : Playback manage files recorded with the : Edit IC recorder.
Preparing the Recorder Preventing Unintentional Operations (HOLD) You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. To disable the button operations (HOLD status) Slide the HOLD•POWER switch in the direction of “HOLD” to disable the buttons while the power is on.
Preparing the Recorder Maintaining the Moderate Volume Level (AVLS) (For European models only) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function allows you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using the headphones. The AVLS function limits the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction and also to maintain a moderate volume level.
Preparing the Recorder Turning the IC Recorder On Inserting a battery Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, and then insert an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (supplied) or an NH-AAA rechargeable battery (not supplied) with correct polarity, and close the lid. ...
Preparing the Recorder Turning the power on Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” until the window display appears. The “Accessing... ” animation is displayed, and the IC recorder is turned on. Turning the power off Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER switch in the direction of the “POWER”...
Preparing the Recorder Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Setting the clock after preparing a power source , /ENT , When you insert a battery for the first time, or when you insert a battery after the IC recorder has been without a battery for more than 1 minute, the “Set Date&Time”...
Preparing the Recorder Setting the clock using the menu STOP , /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu. Select “Date&Time” in the menu. Press MENU/NOISE CUT to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
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Preparing the Recorder Set year, month, day, hour and minute. Press or to set the year (the last two digits of the year), and then press /ENT. Repeat this procedure to set month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. You can move the cursor to the year, month, day, hour and minute by pressing ...
Preparing the Recorder Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. Press MENU/NOISE CUT. Select the tab “Language,” and then press /ENT.
Preparing the Recorder Selecting a Folder, File, and Tab Selecting a folder and a file , /ENT , You can select a folder and a file for recording, playing or editing as follows: Press . The folder selection window is displayed. ...
Preparing the Recorder Selecting a tab /ENT , The recordable area and the playback-only area of folders stored on the IC recorder are managed separately, and are displayed with tabs. To select a folder, you can move to the desired area by selecting a tab as follows: ...
Recording Files Recording Files Basic Recording Operation indicator Built-in microphones (L/R) HOLD•POWER REC/PAUSE /ENT STOP The following are the basic recording procedures using the specified microphone sensitivity and recording mode. Note Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording.
Recording Files Press REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. The operation indicator lights in red. You do not need to press and hold REC/PAUSE while recording. The new file will be automatically recorded as the last file in the current folder. Recording level guide About the recording level guide During recording, the recording level guide is displayed.
Recording Files Stopping the recording Press STOP. The “Accessing... ” animation appears and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file. Note while accessing The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory when the “Accessing...
Recording Files Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , According to various recording scene, you can change the items for recording, such as REC Mode ( p. 67), Mic Sensitivity ( p. 67), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk.
Recording Files Tips for better recording There are ways of making better recordings other than using scene selection. Recording at a meeting By placing the IC recorder on a handkerchief, etc. substituting for a stand, you can record with clear, low-noise sound, without vibration noise from the desk.
Recording Files Changing the Scene Select settings In the stop mode, press MENU/NOISE CUT. Select the tab “Scene Edit,” and then press /ENT. Press or to select the scene you want to change the settings, and then press /ENT. Press or to select “Edit from Current Setting” or “Edit,” and then press /ENT. Press or to select the item you want to change, and then press /ENT. Press or to select a setting item, and then press /ENT. For details on the menu items and settings, see “Making Settings for the Menu. ” ( p. 67 – 68) ...
Recording Files Changing the Scene Select setting to the default values In the stop mode, press MENU/NOISE CUT. Select the tab “Scene Edit,” and then press /ENT. Press or to select the scene you want to change the settings to the default values, and then press /ENT. Select “Set Default Value,” and then press /ENT. “Default Value?” will be displayed. Press or to select “Execute,” and then press /ENT. The menu item settings of the selected scene will be set to the default values.
Recording Files Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound – the VOR Function STOP REC/PAUSE /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON, ” to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound that exceeds a specified level, and pause when sound falls to a level lower than a specified level.
Recording Files Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone Stereo microphone jack STOP REC/PAUSE /ENT , In the stop mode, connect an external microphone to the jack. “Select Input” appears in the display window. If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in the menu ( p. 68). ...
Recording Files Recording from other equipment Radio cassette recorder, tape recorder, etc. jack STOP REC/PAUSE , /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT You can make music files without using the computer by recording sound/ music from other equipment such as a radio cassette recorder, a tape recorder, etc.
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Recording Files In the stop mode, connect other equipment to the IC recorder. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-jack) of other equipment to the jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable. “Select Input” appears in the display window. If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in the menu ( p .
Playing Files Playing Files Basic Playback HOLD•POWER VOL−/+ STOP , /ENT Slide the HOLD•POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” to turn on the IC recorder ( p. 17), or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status ( p. 14). The stop mode window appears. Select the desired file to be played back ( p.22). If you do not select a file, the file just recorded will be played back. ...
Playing Files Other operations Do this stop at the current position Press /ENT. To resume playback from that (Playback Pause function) point, press /ENT again. go back to the beginning of the Press once. current file go back to previous files Press ...
Playing Files Display when playing back a file File information Press or to check the file information during playback. A file recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows. : Folder name: FOLDER01-FOLDER05 : File name: Date_file number (e.g., 120101_001) : Artist name (e.g., My Recording) : Title name: Date_file number (e.g., 120101_001) ...
Playing Files Changing the Playback Settings Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer – the noise cut function STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , When the noise cut function is effective in the playback mode, ambient noise other than the human voice is reduced.
Playing Files Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function , You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.50 times to 2.00 times. The file is played back in natural tones by means of a digital processing function. ...
Playing Files Selecting the sound effect STOP , /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , You can set the effect you want for the playback in the menu. In the stop or playback mode, press MENU/NOISE CUT. Select the tab “Effect,” and then press / ENT. Press or to select effect you want for the playback, and then press /ENT. Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
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Playing Files To set your favorite sound level Set “Effect” to “Custom” in step on page 40 , and then press /ENT. The custom setting window will be displayed. When you adjust the sound level for the 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, and 10 kHz bands, press or to move to the band to the left or right, and then press or . The setting can be adjusted in 7 steps from –3 to +3. Press /ENT. Press STOP to exit the menu mode. Continued ...
Playing Files Selecting the play mode STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , You can select the play mode in the menu. In the stop or playback mode, press MENU/NOISE CUT. Select the tab “Play Mode,” and then press /ENT. Press or to select “1,” “ ,” “ALL,” “ 1,” “ ,” or “ ALL,” and then press /ENT. Press STOP to exit the menu mode. Option items Description/reference page A file is played back.
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Playing Files To play back a specified section repeatedly – A-B repeat During playback, press A-B to specify the starting point A. “A-B B?” is displayed. Press A-B again to specify the finishing point B. “ A-B” is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback: Press /ENT. To stop A-B repeat playback: Press ...
Playing Files Convenient Playback Methods (headphone) jack , Listening with better sound quality To listen with the headphones: Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker to the (headphone) jack.
Playing Files Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback – Easy search function STOP , /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , When “Easy Search” is set to “ON” in the menu, you can go back for the specified reverse skip time by pressing ...
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Playing Files Press or to select the skip time, and then press /ENT. Hint To adjust both the forward and backward skip times, repeat steps and . Forward Skip Time 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 5min, or 10min Reverse Skip Time 1sec, 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 5min, or 10min ...
Playing Files Selecting a Recording Date from the Calendar and Playing Back STOP , /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , You can play back a file recorded using the IC recorder by searching for it from the calendar. ...
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Playing Files To cancel the selection of a recording date from the calendar and the accompanying playback Press STOP before step . Notes You need to set the clock in advance to select a recording date from the calendar and ...
Playing Files Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected file at a desired time. You can have a file played back on a specified date, once every week, or at the same time every day.
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Playing Files Press STOP to exit the menu mode. The setting process is finished and “” (alarm indicator) appears in the display window. To change the alarm setting Select the file you want to change its alarm setting, and then follow steps through . To cancel the alarm setting Follow steps ...
Playing Files Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment Tape recorder, Mini disc recorder, etc. (headphone) jack STOP /ENT You can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. ...
Erasing Files Erasing Files Erasing a File ERASE HOLD•POWER , /ENT You can select a file and erase it as follows. Note Once a file has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Slide the HOLD•POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” to turn on the IC recorder ( p. 17), or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status ( p. 14). The stop mode window appears. ...
Erasing Files Erasing All Files in a Folder STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , In the stop mode, select the folder containing the files you want to erase ( p.22). Press MENU/NOISE CUT. Select the tab “Erase All,” and then press /ENT. “Erase All Files in the Folder?” will be displayed. Press or to select “Execute,” and then press /ENT. The “Erasing... ” animation appears in the display window and all files in the selected folder will be erased.
Editing Files Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , Select the file you want to move. In the stop mode, press MENU/NOISE CUT. Select the tab “Move File,” and then press /ENT. Press , press or to select the tab or the tab, and then press /ENT. Press or to select the folder that you want to move the file into, and then press /ENT.
Editing Files Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark T-MARK /ENT , You can add a track mark at a point at which you would like to divide a file later or locate during playback. You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to each file.
Editing Files Erasing a track mark STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , Stop at a position after the track mark you would like to erase. Press MENU/NOISE CUT. Select the tab “Erase Track Mark,” and then press /ENT. “Erase Track Mark?” will be displayed. Press or to select “Execute,” and then press /ENT. The “Erasing... ” animation appears in the display window and the selected track mark will be erased.
Editing Files Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , Select a file from which you want to erase the track marks. Press MENU/NOISE CUT. Select the tab “Erase All Track Marks,” and then press /ENT. “Erase All Track Marks?” will be displayed. Press or to select “Execute,” and then press /ENT. The “Erasing... ” animation appears in the display window and all the track marks will be erased at one time.
Editing Files Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , You can divide a file in the stop mode, so that the file is divided into two parts and new file numbers are added to the divided file names. By dividing a file, you can easily find the point from which you want to play back when you make a long recording such as at a meeting.
Editing Files Dividing a file at all the track mark positions STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , Select the file you want to divide. In the stop mode, press MENU/NOISE CUT. Select the tab “Divide All Track Marks,” and then press /ENT. “Divide All Track Marks?” will be displayed. Press or to select “Execute,” and then press /ENT. The “Dividing... ” animation appears, and the file is divided at all the track mark positions.
Editing Files Renaming a Folder and a File Changing a folder name STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , You can change a name of a folder used to store files recorded with the IC recorder. You can choose a new folder name from the templates. ...
Editing Files Changing a file name STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , You can rename a file by prefixing characters from a desired template to the file name. A file in the recordable area, or in a folder on the tab, can be renamed.
Editing Files Protecting a File STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , To prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited, you can protect an important file. A protected file is marked with the (protect) indicator and is regarded as a read-only file you cannot erase or edit.
About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu STOP /ENT MENU/NOISE CUT , Press MENU/NOISE CUT to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press , press or to select the , , , , or tab, and then press /ENT. Press or to select the menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press /ENT. Press or to select the setting that you want to set, and then press /ENT.
About the Menu Function Menu Settings : the setting can be made/ Operation mode ( - : the setting cannot be made) Tabs Menu items Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode Scene Select (Recording) Scene Edit REC Mode ...
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About the Menu Function : the setting can be made/ Operation mode ( - : the setting cannot be made) Tabs Menu items Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode (Display) Calendar Display Backlight Language ...
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About the Menu Function Tabs Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Scene Select Allows you to choose a recording scene (Recording) ( p. 27) according to each recording situation as follows: (Meeting), (Voice Notes), (Interview), (Lecture), (Audio IN), (My Scene).
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About the Menu Function Tabs Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) REC Mode Sets the recording mode. (Recording) MP3 192kbps * : MP3 (compressed) in stereo standard-quality recording mode MP3 128kbps: MP3 (compressed) in long play stereo recording mode MP3 48kbps(MONO): MP3 (compressed) in monaural standard recording mode...
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About the Menu Function Tabs Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Sets the VOR (Voice Operated (Recording) ( p. 31) Recording) function. Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound that exceeds a specified level, and pause when sound falls below a specified level.
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About the Menu Function Tabs Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Noise Cut Sets the noise cut function and its levels. (Playback) ( p. 38) Maximum: The noise cut levels will be more intense. Medium: The noise cut level will be weakened. Select when you cannot catch the sound easily by setting “Noise Cut Level”...
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About the Menu Function Tabs Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Easy Search Sets the easy search function. (Playback) ( p. 45) You can go forward or backwards for the specified skip time by pressing or during playback. This function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recording.
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About the Menu Function Tabs Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Alarm Sets the alarm. (Playback) ( p. 49) The alarm function is effective. Set the date, time or day of the week or choose daily for playback, and set the following alarm pattern.
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About the Menu Function Tabs Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Protect Protects the selected file to prevent the (Edit) ( p. 62) file from being erased, divided, or being moved. Execute: The selected file will be protected. If you specify a file that has already been protected, the protection will be canceled.
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About the Menu Function Tabs Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Divide All Track Marks Divides a file at all the track mark (Edit) ( p. 59) positions. Execute: The track mark division is executed. Cancel: The track mark division is not executed.
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About the Menu Function Tabs Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Turns the operation indicator on or off (Display) during operation. ON * : During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes. OFF: The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during operation.
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About the Menu Function Tabs Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) Time Display Sets the clock display. 12-Hour: (IC recorder setting) 12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon 24-Hour: 0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon Note The default setting differs depending on the area you purchased your IC recorder.
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When you format the built-in memory, the operating instructions stored in the built-in memory will also be erased. To get another copy of the operating instructions, please visit the Sony support home page depending on your area ( p. 94). System Information Displays the IC recorder model name and the version number of the software.
Utilizing Your Computer Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, you can transfer data between them. Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to store them ( p. 82) Copying music files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back (...
Utilizing Your Computer Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Your computer IC recorder To USB port of your computer To exchange files between the IC recorder and your computer, connect the IC recorder to your computer. Slide the USB DIRECT slide lever on the back of the IC recorder, and insert the USB connector into the USB port of a running computer. ...
Utilizing Your Computer Structure of folders and files The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown. On a Windows screen using Explorer, and on a Macintosh screen using Finder, folders and files can be displayed by opening “IC RECORDER. ” Built-in memory IC RECORDER Folder for files recorded...
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Utilizing Your Computer Structure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorder The display of the structure of the folders seen in the display window of the IC recorder is different from that seen on the display of a computer. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows: : Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder : Folder transferred from a computer (They are displayed when music files...
Utilizing Your Computer Folders displayed on the tab of the IC recorder Folders for podcast files transferred from a computer will be displayed. Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged. Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not light.
Utilizing Your Computer Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them. Connect the IC recorder to your computer ( p. 78). Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer. Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from “IC RECORDER” to the local disk on your computer.
Utilizing Your Computer Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back You can copy music or the other audio files (MP3(.mp3)/WMA(.wma)/AAC- LC(.m4a) ) from your computer to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping them, and you can play them back using the IC recorder.
Utilizing Your Computer Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder Press . Press , press or to select the tab, and then press /ENT. Press or to select the folder ( ) in which music files are stored, and then press /ENT. To display the files contained in the selected folder, press . Select the music file you want to play. When the file selection window is displayed, press or to select the desired file, and then press ...
Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, image data or text data on the computer, as well as files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored on the IC recorder. Your computer must meet the specified system requirements to use the IC recorder as USB memory.
Additional Information Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor USB connector of the IC recorder USB AC adaptor (not supplied) You can use the IC recorder by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). It is useful when you want to record for a long time.
Additional Information Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 1.5 V or 1.2 V DC. Use one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery or one NH-AAA rechargeable battery. On safety Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle.
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Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded files to a computer, etc.
Additional Information Specifications System requirements To use your computer with the IC recorder, or to use the IC recorder as a USB mass storage device, your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment described below. Operating systems ...
Additional Information Notes The following systems are not supported: Operating systems other than the ones indicated on page 89 Personally constructed computers or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment Design and specifications IC Recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) 2 GB (approx.
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Additional Information General section Speaker Approx. 16 mm (21/32 in.) dia. Input/Output Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) input for plug in power, minimum input level 0.9 mV Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) recommended load impedance: 16 ohms USB connector (Type-A) High-Speed USB compatible Playback speed control (DPC) 2.00 times - 0.50 times MP3/WMA/AAC-LC...
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Additional Information Maximum recording time *5*6 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. REC mode Recording scene Built-in memory MP3 192kbps Stereo standard-quality recording mode 22h. 20m. MP3 128kbps Long play stereo recording mode 33h. 30m. MP3 48kbps (MONO) Monaural standard recording mode 89h.
Additional Information Battery life When using a Sony LR0 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery REC Mode Recording Playback through Playback using the speaker headphones MP3 192kbps Approx. 29h. Approx. 22h. Approx. 61h. MP3 128kbps Approx. 31h. Approx. 22h. Approx. 61h.
Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Please access the following support home page to get the support information about your IC recorder: For customers in Europe: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA...
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Troubleshooting Power source The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. The battery is weak. The battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity ( p. 16). The power of the IC recorder is off. Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” until the window display appears.
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Troubleshooting Operating The IC recorder does not operate correctly. Take out the battery and insert it again. You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory ( p. 76). The operation indicator does not light.
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Troubleshooting Playback The playback volume is low. The built-in speaker is mainly for monitoring, and the playback volume is low. Use the supplied headphones. No sound comes from the speaker. Headphones are plugged in ( p. 44). Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in. If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the sound may come from the speaker.
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Troubleshooting Clock “--:--” is displayed. You have not set the clock ( p. 18). “--y--m--d” or “--:--” is displayed on the REC Date display. The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the file when the clock was not set. Display There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode. During playback or recording modes, there are menu items that are not displayed ( ...
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Troubleshooting Computers Menu does not reflect the change in settings. If the battery is removed just after the menu setting is changed, the menu setting may not function. A character in a folder or file name is displayed in unreadable characters. The IC recorder cannot support or display some special characters and symbols that are entered on a computer using Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder. It takes a long time to copy a file.
Troubleshooting Messages List Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Message Cause/Remedy HOLD All the button operations are disabled because the IC Slide HOLD Switch to recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional Activate.
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Troubleshooting Message Cause/Remedy Set Date&Time Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm. No File The selected folder does not have any files. You cannot move a file or set the alarm, etc., because of this. No Track Marks ...
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Troubleshooting Message Cause/Remedy Invalid when Noise Cut is When the noise cut function is effective, the effect function does not work. Set “Noise Cut” to “OFF” ( p. 38). Change Folder If there are no files in the folder, no folders are displayed in the display window.
Troubleshooting System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot display or play If you have transferred music files using your computer, back music files in order.
Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries. ...
Additional Information Index A-B repeat ........43 Easy search ......45, 64, 70 AAC-LC files ........90 Editing files ........54 Adjusting the volume ....25, 35 Effect ........40, 64, 69 Alarm ........49, 64, 71 Erasing ..........52 Alkaline battery ......93 Erasing all files in a AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter folder .......53, 64, 73...
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Additional Information Erase All Track Marks ....64, 72 Erase Track Mark ......64, 72 Rechargeable battery ....16, 93 Format ..........65, 76 Recording ........24 Language ........65, 74 LCF(Low Cut) ......64, 67 Recording from a telephone ..32 LED ..........65, 74 Recording from other Making settings .........63 equipment ........