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Record the serial number in a residential installation. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony...an outlet on the unit is valid only for help. For "Memory Stick" This device complies with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ICD-MS515 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. ICD-MS515 Serial No. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -...
Record the serial number in a residential installation. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in this manual could void your Sony...an outlet on the unit is valid only for help. For "Memory Stick" This device complies with part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ICD-MS515 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. ICD-MS515 Serial No. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -...
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... Messages in a Folder 27 Various Ways of Contents Before You Begin What is the Memory Stick IC recorder 6 What is "Memory Stick 7 Features ...9 Getting Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries 10 Step 2: Setting the Clock 12 Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick" into Two/Combining Messages - DPC (Digital Pitch Control 28 Adding a Bookmark 29 Playing Back the Specified Section Repeatedly - Table...
... Messages in a Folder 27 Various Ways of Contents Before You Begin What is the Memory Stick IC recorder 6 What is "Memory Stick 7 Features ...9 Getting Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries 10 Step 2: Setting the Clock 12 Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick" into Two/Combining Messages - DPC (Digital Pitch Control 28 Adding a Bookmark 29 Playing Back the Specified Section Repeatedly - Table...
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... You Can Do with the "Memory Stick Voice Editor" Software ... 61 About the File Formats 63 About the "Memory Stick" Folder Structures 65 System Requirements 66 Installing the software 68 Transferring the "Memory Stick" data onto your computer 70 Connecting the IC Recorder to your Computer 70 Inserting a "Memory Stick" to your computer and operating system... 76 Additional Information Precautions ...79 Troubleshooting 81 Error messages of Windows. HOLD function 52 Selecting the Display Mode 53 Formatting a "Memory Stick 56 Changing the Settings - Labeling Folders or Messages -
... You Can Do with the "Memory Stick Voice Editor" Software ... 61 About the File Formats 63 About the "Memory Stick" Folder Structures 65 System Requirements 66 Installing the software 68 Transferring the "Memory Stick" data onto your computer 70 Connecting the IC Recorder to your Computer 70 Inserting a "Memory Stick" to your computer and operating system... 76 Additional Information Precautions ...79 Troubleshooting 81 Error messages of Windows. HOLD function 52 Selecting the Display Mode 53 Formatting a "Memory Stick 56 Changing the Settings - Labeling Folders or Messages -
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...Reviewing the current recording is the Memory Stick IC recorder? The Memory Stick IC recorder enables you want to play back oral messages recorded on a "Memory Stick". Unlike with tape recorders, you do not need to search for the end of the last recording, you can start recording quickly whenever ... Erase Message 3 After Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Remaining messages are renumbered. 6GB Don't forget to worry about recording over previously recorded messages by mistake. z Erasing You can quickly locate the message you to rewind the tape. When a message is automatically added...
...Reviewing the current recording is the Memory Stick IC recorder? The Memory Stick IC recorder enables you want to play back oral messages recorded on a "Memory Stick". Unlike with tape recorders, you do not need to search for the end of the last recording, you can start recording quickly whenever ... Erase Message 3 After Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Remaining messages are renumbered. 6GB Don't forget to worry about recording over previously recorded messages by mistake. z Erasing You can quickly locate the message you to rewind the tape. When a message is automatically added...
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... You can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. This unit does not support the MagicGate standard, therefore, recorded data using this unit is "Memory Stick"? LP 82 min. 171 min. 347 min....Memory Stick". Note "MagicGate" is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with ICD-MS515 only and by another unit as well as "Memory Stick". "Memory Stick" is a copyright protection technology that exceeds a floppy disk. z The type of "Memory Stick" you can use other "Memory Stick" instead of a "Memory Stick...
... You can be used for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. This unit does not support the MagicGate standard, therefore, recorded data using this unit is "Memory Stick"? LP 82 min. 171 min. 347 min....Memory Stick". Note "MagicGate" is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with ICD-MS515 only and by another unit as well as "Memory Stick". "Memory Stick" is a copyright protection technology that exceeds a floppy disk. z The type of "Memory Stick" you can use other "Memory Stick" instead of a "Memory Stick...
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... a backup copy of your computer using the supplied "Memory Stick Voice Editor 2" software. z Notes on a computer using the supplied "Memory Stick Voice Editor" software. 8GB To format using this unit is already formatted in the "Memory Stick" to your recorded messages on a tape recorder or to play back and edit voice messages recorded on a "Memory Stick" on using the computer, further operation with message...
... a backup copy of your computer using the supplied "Memory Stick Voice Editor 2" software. z Notes on a computer using the supplied "Memory Stick Voice Editor" software. 8GB To format using this unit is already formatted in the "Memory Stick" to your recorded messages on a tape recorder or to play back and edit voice messages recorded on a "Memory Stick" on using the computer, further operation with message...
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...48) You can start playing back a desired message with the supplied "Memory Stick Voice Editor" software*. * For Windows® XP Home Edition/XP Professional/2000 Professional/Me/98 9GB Before You Begin Features • Long recording time capability (page 7) • Additional folders can be sorted in ... can play back one message or the selected section repeatedly. Playback speed control (DPC: Digital Pitch Control) (page 28) You can play back messages rapidly or slowly in natural digitally-processed tone. Easy search function (page 24) You can add priority marks. Priority Mark...
...48) You can start playing back a desired message with the supplied "Memory Stick Voice Editor" software*. * For Windows® XP Home Edition/XP Professional/2000 Professional/Me/98 9GB Before You Begin Features • Long recording time capability (page 7) • Additional folders can be sorted in ... can play back one message or the selected section repeatedly. Playback speed control (DPC: Digital Pitch Control) (page 28) You can play back messages rapidly or slowly in natural digitally-processed tone. Easy search function (page 24) You can add priority marks. Priority Mark...
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... the first time after purchasing or one with the terminal side facing up as shown below. Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick" into the IC Recorder Insert a "Memory Stick" into the Memory Stick slot with no data, three folders (FOLDER 01, FOLDER 02, FOLDER 03) will appear. Note The unit is accessing while "ACCESS" appears in the display ...
... the first time after purchasing or one with the terminal side facing up as shown below. Step 3: Inserting a "Memory Stick" into the IC Recorder Insert a "Memory Stick" into the Memory Stick slot with no data, three folders (FOLDER 01, FOLDER 02, FOLDER 03) will appear. Note The unit is accessing while "ACCESS" appears in the display ...
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Getting Started About write-protect of the arrow and remove the "Memory Stick" from the slot as shown below. EJECT lever 15GB Removing the "Memory Stick" Slide the EJECT lever in the direction of a "Memory Stick" Write-protect switch You cannot record or erase data when the write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" is set to "LOCK".
Getting Started About write-protect of the arrow and remove the "Memory Stick" from the slot as shown below. EJECT lever 15GB Removing the "Memory Stick" Slide the EJECT lever in the direction of a "Memory Stick" Write-protect switch You cannot record or erase data when the write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" is set to "LOCK".
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e.g. The folder is automatically added behind the last recorded message, you can make varies depending on the conditions or capacity of the "Memory Stick" (page 7). • Before making a long recording, be sure to insert new batteries and check the battery indicator (page 11). 1 Select the folder. 1 Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER. To add a new...
e.g. The folder is automatically added behind the last recorded message, you can make varies depending on the conditions or capacity of the "Memory Stick" (page 7). • Before making a long recording, be sure to insert new batteries and check the battery indicator (page 11). 1 Select the folder. 1 Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER. To add a new...
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...object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the unit during recording) 1 Press zREC/REC PAUSE button. Continued 17GB Remaining memory indication Microphone sensitivity Current indication message Recording number mode indication Counter display (The display selected with the DISPLAY in the menu ... the built-in orange or red, do not need to keep pressing zREC/REC PAUSE while recording. Basic Operations 2 Start recording. Note While the OPR indicator flashes or lights in microphone. You do not remove the "Memory Stick", or batteries.
...object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the unit during recording) 1 Press zREC/REC PAUSE button. Continued 17GB Remaining memory indication Microphone sensitivity Current indication message Recording number mode indication Counter display (The display selected with the DISPLAY in the menu ... the built-in orange or red, do not need to keep pressing zREC/REC PAUSE while recording. Basic Operations 2 Start recording. Note While the OPR indicator flashes or lights in microphone. You do not remove the "Memory Stick", or batteries.
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... of the messages (page 25). 20GB If the "Memory Stick" contains files other equipment to the remaining time display mode (page 53). When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and "NO MEMORY SPACE" will flash in microphone is automatically supplied to the remaining time. Recording Messages (continued) Recording with an alarm sound. You can check the...
... of the messages (page 25). 20GB If the "Memory Stick" contains files other equipment to the remaining time display mode (page 53). When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and "NO MEMORY SPACE" will flash in microphone is automatically supplied to the remaining time. Recording Messages (continued) Recording with an alarm sound. You can check the...
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If you want to delete a folder, see "Troubleshooting" (page 81). 27GB For more information see Step 1 of "Recording Messages" (page 16). 2 While pressing xSTOP, press ERASE for 10 seconds. 3 While the display is displayed in the display window or the OPR ...Notes • While "ERASE ALL" is flashing, press ERASE. ERASE xSTOP 1 Select the folder containing the messages you cannot erase all recorded messages in orange, do not remove the "Memory Stick", batteries, or the AC adaptor. To cancel erasing Press xSTOP before step 3. Basic Operations Erasing All Messages in a Folder You can ...
If you want to delete a folder, see "Troubleshooting" (page 81). 27GB For more information see Step 1 of "Recording Messages" (page 16). 2 While pressing xSTOP, press ERASE for 10 seconds. 3 While the display is displayed in the display window or the OPR ...Notes • While "ERASE ALL" is flashing, press ERASE. ERASE xSTOP 1 Select the folder containing the messages you cannot erase all recorded messages in orange, do not remove the "Memory Stick", batteries, or the AC adaptor. To cancel erasing Press xSTOP before step 3. Basic Operations Erasing All Messages in a Folder You can ...
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... 4 Added overwrite recording in the same recording mode (SP or LP; Adding a Recording (continued) Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback You can add an overwrite recording after the selected point is deleted. "OVERWRITE?" "REC" is not long enough. The starting point of an overwrite recording Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 2 The deleted part of the "Memory Stick" is displayed...
... 4 Added overwrite recording in the same recording mode (SP or LP; Adding a Recording (continued) Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback You can add an overwrite recording after the selected point is deleted. "OVERWRITE?" "REC" is not long enough. The starting point of an overwrite recording Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 2 The deleted part of the "Memory Stick" is displayed...
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... • You cannot add an index when "INDEX FULL" appears in the "Memory Stick" to combine. Erase some messages before adding an index. Editing Messages Continued 35GB An index is the same as that (the starting date and time of recording) of the divided message. • If you add an index to a labeled... have the same message name. • If you want to add an index. For more information, see "System Limitations" on page 88. • The recorded date and time of the latter part of the divided message by erasing the index. In stop mode, follow the steps below: 1 Press the jog...
... • You cannot add an index when "INDEX FULL" appears in the "Memory Stick" to combine. Erase some messages before adding an index. Editing Messages Continued 35GB An index is the same as that (the starting date and time of recording) of the divided message. • If you add an index to a labeled... have the same message name. • If you want to add an index. For more information, see "System Limitations" on page 88. • The recorded date and time of the latter part of the divided message by erasing the index. In stop mode, follow the steps below: 1 Press the jog...
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"FOLDER FULL" is displayed in the display window when you cannot add any folder because of the system limitations of a "Memory Stick" or using conditions. ERASE xSTOP Jog lever (>/./MENU) Adding Folders 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU. Editing Messages Adding / Deleting Folders By default ...or down (>/.) to select "YES", and then press the jog lever (x•B). "NEW FOLDER" will flash three times on the capacity of the IC recorder (page 88). You can add varies depending on the display and a folder will be added. The new folder creation window will be displayed. 3 Press...
"FOLDER FULL" is displayed in the display window when you cannot add any folder because of the system limitations of a "Memory Stick" or using conditions. ERASE xSTOP Jog lever (>/./MENU) Adding Folders 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU. Editing Messages Adding / Deleting Folders By default ...or down (>/.) to select "YES", and then press the jog lever (x•B). "NEW FOLDER" will flash three times on the capacity of the IC recorder (page 88). You can add varies depending on the display and a folder will be added. The new folder creation window will be displayed. 3 Press...
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... folder left in the folder (see page 27) or move them (see step 1 of "Recording Messages" on the display. 3 Press ERASE while the display is flashing. First, erase all messages in a "Memory Stick". • After deleting a folder, the name of "FOLDER 04" will be deleted. "...ERASE FOLDER?" You can only delete a folder that has some recorded messages. To cancel deleting Press xSTOP before step 3. Adding / Deleting Folders ...
... folder left in the folder (see page 27) or move them (see step 1 of "Recording Messages" on the display. 3 Press ERASE while the display is flashing. First, erase all messages in a "Memory Stick". • After deleting a folder, the name of "FOLDER 04" will be deleted. "...ERASE FOLDER?" You can only delete a folder that has some recorded messages. To cancel deleting Press xSTOP before step 3. Adding / Deleting Folders ...
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... mark(s) Messages are sorted by the number of priority marks using the supplied "Memory Stick Voice Editor" software. Adding Priority Mark(s) during Playback 1 Press A-B REPEAT/PRIORITY button for more than 1 second during playback of the message you sorted by the recorded date and time (The oldest one comes first). e.g. When there are not sorted...
... mark(s) Messages are sorted by the number of priority marks using the supplied "Memory Stick Voice Editor" software. Adding Priority Mark(s) during Playback 1 Press A-B REPEAT/PRIORITY button for more than 1 second during playback of the message you sorted by the recorded date and time (The oldest one comes first). e.g. When there are not sorted...
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... Editing Messages Setting the User Name By setting the IC recorder user name, you can enter up or down (>/ .) to select "USER NAME", and then press the jog lever (x•B). When the message is displayed in the "Memory Stick Voice Editor" software, the user name specified here is not ...displayed on the IC recorder. 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU to exit the menu mode. The window will be displayed. 2...
... Editing Messages Setting the User Name By setting the IC recorder user name, you can enter up or down (>/ .) to select "USER NAME", and then press the jog lever (x•B). When the message is displayed in the "Memory Stick Voice Editor" software, the user name specified here is not ...displayed on the IC recorder. 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU to exit the menu mode. The window will be displayed. 2...
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... the jog lever (x•B). Before formatting, check the data in the "Memory Stick" including images and other data. Because a commercially available "Memory Stick" has already been formatted at the factory, you do not need to select "YES". 56GB The formatting window will delete all data recorded in the "Memory Stick". The supplied "Memory Stick" has also already been formatted.
... the jog lever (x•B). Before formatting, check the data in the "Memory Stick" including images and other data. Because a commercially available "Memory Stick" has already been formatted at the factory, you do not need to select "YES". 56GB The formatting window will delete all data recorded in the "Memory Stick". The supplied "Memory Stick" has also already been formatted.