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Getting Started Basic Operations Various Recording Modes Playback/Erasing Editing Messages Utilizing the Menu Function Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer Toubleshooting Additional Information ICD-P520 © 2007 Sony Corporation ICD-P520 Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 3-097-346-12 (1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment.
Getting Started Basic Operations Various Recording Modes Playback/Erasing Editing Messages Utilizing the Menu Function Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer Toubleshooting Additional Information ICD-P520 © 2007 Sony Corporation ICD-P520 Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 3-097-346-12 (1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment.
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... LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. GB By ensuring this product is for the IC recorder ICD-P520. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION...
... LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. GB By ensuring this product is for the IC recorder ICD-P520. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION...
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... Step 1: Installing the Batteries 9 Replacing the batteries 10 Step 2: Setting the Clock 11 Basic Operations Recording Messages 13 Selecting the Folder 17 Starting Recording Automatically in a folder...31 GB Repeat Play 25 Playing back all messages in Response to the Sound... - Advanced VOR Function 17 Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity 18 Various Recording Modes Adding a Recording 19 Using an adding recording 19 Adding a recording to a previously recorded message.......20 Recording with an Alarm 26 Erasing Messages 30 Erasing messages one by one......30 ...
... Step 1: Installing the Batteries 9 Replacing the batteries 10 Step 2: Setting the Clock 11 Basic Operations Recording Messages 13 Selecting the Folder 17 Starting Recording Automatically in a folder...31 GB Repeat Play 25 Playing back all messages in Response to the Sound... - Advanced VOR Function 17 Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity 18 Various Recording Modes Adding a Recording 19 Using an adding recording 19 Adding a recording to a previously recorded message.......20 Recording with an Alarm 26 Erasing Messages 30 Erasing messages one by one......30 ...
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... Troubleshooting 45 Additional Information Precautions 51 Specifications 52 Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software 38 What you can do using the Digital Voice Editor software..........38 System requirements 39 Installing the software 40 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 43 Referring to a Different Folder - Editing Messages Dividing...
... Troubleshooting 45 Additional Information Precautions 51 Specifications 52 Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software 38 What you can do using the Digital Voice Editor software..........38 System requirements 39 Installing the software 40 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 43 Referring to a Different Folder - Editing Messages Dividing...
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Index to Parts and Controls Main unit MIC (built-in microphone) (microphone) jack Display window MENU/DISPLAY DIVIDE xSTOP zXREC (record) /PAUSE - .(review/fast backward)/ >+ (cue/fast forward) (SELECT) Speaker i (headphone) jack OPR (operation) indicator ERASE VOL (volume) control* HOLD NxPLAY/STOP (ENTER)** * There is a tactile dot beside the control to show the direction to turn up the volume. ** The button has a tactile dot. GB
Index to Parts and Controls Main unit MIC (built-in microphone) (microphone) jack Display window MENU/DISPLAY DIVIDE xSTOP zXREC (record) /PAUSE - .(review/fast backward)/ >+ (cue/fast forward) (SELECT) Speaker i (headphone) jack OPR (operation) indicator ERASE VOL (volume) control* HOLD NxPLAY/STOP (ENTER)** * There is a tactile dot beside the control to show the direction to turn up the volume. ** The button has a tactile dot. GB
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HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch to stop recording. Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated during stop, all the functions of the buttons are locked. "HOLD" will flash three times, indicating .... Preventing Accidental Operation - HOLD Rear To cancel the HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch to "OFF" . Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, cancel the HOLD function first to "ON". When the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm or playback, press STOP.
HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch to stop recording. Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated during stop, all the functions of the buttons are locked. "HOLD" will flash three times, indicating .... Preventing Accidental Operation - HOLD Rear To cancel the HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch to "OFF" . Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, cancel the HOLD function first to "ON". When the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm or playback, press STOP.
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Display window Folder indication Microphone sensitivity Alarm indicator Selected message number REC DATE (recorded date) indication REMAIN indicator Remaining memory indicator Remaining battery indicator Recording mode indication REC (recording) indicator Repeat play indicator EASY-S (Easy Search) indicator Number of messages in a folder/Menu indication/Counter/ Remaining time indication /Recording date indication/ Current time indication/ Messages GB
Display window Folder indication Microphone sensitivity Alarm indicator Selected message number REC DATE (recorded date) indication REMAIN indicator Remaining memory indicator Remaining battery indicator Recording mode indication REC (recording) indicator Repeat play indicator EASY-S (Easy Search) indicator Number of messages in a folder/Menu indication/Counter/ Remaining time indication /Recording date indication/ Current time indication/ Messages GB
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... the batteries with new ones, the clock setting display appears. Playback: Approx. 11 hr. (hr.: hours) * Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (size AAA) * When playing back through the internal speaker with new ones. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. Replacing the batteries The battery indicator in orange. When...
... the batteries with new ones, the clock setting display appears. Playback: Approx. 11 hr. (hr.: hours) * Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (size AAA) * When playing back through the internal speaker with new ones. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. Replacing the batteries The battery indicator in orange. When...
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... in each of the four folders (A, B, C, and D). See "Changing the Recording Mode" on page 17. 13GB Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded message, you can record up to insert new batteries and check the battery indicator. 1 Select the recording mode. See "Selecting the Folder" on page 36. 2 Select the folder...
... in each of the four folders (A, B, C, and D). See "Changing the Recording Mode" on page 17. 13GB Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded message, you can record up to insert new batteries and check the battery indicator. 1 Select the recording mode. See "Selecting the Folder" on page 36. 2 Select the folder...
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... pressing REC/PAUSE while recording. 2 Speak to stop the current recording, then press recording PLAY/STOP. search backward during recording (Review) Hold down - during recording. See "Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity". 3 Start recording. 1 Press zXREC/PAUSE. The unit stops at meeting or in microphone. 4 Stop recording. During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in...
... pressing REC/PAUSE while recording. 2 Speak to stop the current recording, then press recording PLAY/STOP. search backward during recording (Review) Hold down - during recording. See "Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity". 3 Start recording. 1 Press zXREC/PAUSE. The unit stops at meeting or in microphone. 4 Stop recording. During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in...
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... hr. 20 min. 130 hr. 25 min. (hr.: hours/min.: minutes) * HQ: High quality recording mode (monaural sound) ** SP: Standard play recording mode (monaural sound) *** LP: Long play recording mode (monaural sound) Notes To record in a single folder. Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is longer than the minimum...
... hr. 20 min. 130 hr. 25 min. (hr.: hours/min.: minutes) * HQ: High quality recording mode (monaural sound) ** SP: Standard play recording mode (monaural sound) *** LP: Long play recording mode (monaural sound) Notes To record in a single folder. Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is longer than the minimum...
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... memory is full, "FULL" will flash in the display window with an alarm sound. To continue recording, first erase some of the messages. Notes If you have recorded 99 messages, "FULL" will also flash when the remaining time reaches 1 minute. Select another folder ...or erase some of the messages. 16GB Remaining memory indication During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one of the indication flashes. If the remaining recording time display mode is nearly full. Erase some of the messages before you start...
... memory is full, "FULL" will flash in the display window with an alarm sound. To continue recording, first erase some of the messages. Notes If you have recorded 99 messages, "FULL" will also flash when the remaining time reaches 1 minute. Select another folder ...or erase some of the messages. 16GB Remaining memory indication During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one of the indication flashes. If the remaining recording time display mode is nearly full. Erase some of the messages before you start...
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... sound around you. Current folder 4 Press STOP to "H (high)" or "L (low)" using the menu. Set the microphone sensitivity to exit the menu mode. Starting Recording Automatically in the display window. 2 Press - or + to select "FOLDER" and press PLAY/ STOP. 3 Press - or + to... have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for more than 1 second until "MODE" appears in Response to "OFF." 17GB Advanced VOR Function When VOR (voice operated recording) is not satisfactory after you want and press PLAY/STOP. If...
... sound around you. Current folder 4 Press STOP to "H (high)" or "L (low)" using the menu. Set the microphone sensitivity to exit the menu mode. Starting Recording Automatically in the display window. 2 Press - or + to select "FOLDER" and press PLAY/ STOP. 3 Press - or + to... have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for more than 1 second until "MODE" appears in Response to "OFF." 17GB Advanced VOR Function When VOR (voice operated recording) is not satisfactory after you want and press PLAY/STOP. If...
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...recording to a previously recorded message • OVER: adds an overwrite recording. 5 Press STOP to add a recording In step 3, select "OFF" and press NxPLAY/STOP. 19GB Various Recording Modes Various Recording Modes Adding a Recording Using an adding recording At a factory setting, you want to add a recording to a previously recorded message or add an overwrite recording...PLAY/ STOP. To prohibit to exit the menu mode. The adding recording window will be displayed. 3 Press - or + to erase the message by accidental operation. If you cannot...
...recording to a previously recorded message • OVER: adds an overwrite recording. 5 Press STOP to add a recording In step 3, select "OFF" and press NxPLAY/STOP. 19GB Various Recording Modes Various Recording Modes Adding a Recording Using an adding recording At a factory setting, you want to add a recording to a previously recorded message or add an overwrite recording...PLAY/ STOP. To prohibit to exit the menu mode. The adding recording window will be displayed. 3 Press - or + to erase the message by accidental operation. If you cannot...
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..." indication appears. The starting point of an overwrite recording Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of Message 2 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Added overwrite recording in the menu The added recording will flash and the unit stops in a recorded message. During playback of the message. "ADD" ...point is selected in the menu You can add a recording to the message being played back. Adding a recording to a previously recorded message You can add an overwrite recording after the selected point in the recording pause mode. 20GB The part of the message after ...
..." indication appears. The starting point of an overwrite recording Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of Message 2 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Added overwrite recording in the menu The added recording will flash and the unit stops in a recorded message. During playback of the message. "ADD" ...point is selected in the menu You can add a recording to the message being played back. Adding a recording to a previously recorded message You can add an overwrite recording after the selected point in the recording pause mode. 20GB The part of the message after ...
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... External Microphone or from Other Equipment (microphone) jack External microphone (not supplied) Tape recorder, TV, radio, etc. 1 Connect a plug-in-power type microphone or other equipment to stop the recording. Notes You cannot add or overwrite a recording if the remaining memory is not long enough. The added or overwritten portion...
... External Microphone or from Other Equipment (microphone) jack External microphone (not supplied) Tape recorder, TV, radio, etc. 1 Connect a plug-in-power type microphone or other equipment to stop the recording. Notes You cannot add or overwrite a recording if the remaining memory is not long enough. The added or overwritten portion...
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When a plug in "Recording Messages" on page 13 to record messages. Notes Make sure that the plugs are connected securely. We recommend you connect an external microphone, the built-in microphone is automatically supplied to the instruction manual of the equipment. 22GB When you make a trial recording to check the connections and volume control. When connecting equipment other than Sony's, refer to the microphone from the IC recorder. 2 Follow the steps in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically cut off.
When a plug in "Recording Messages" on page 13 to record messages. Notes Make sure that the plugs are connected securely. We recommend you connect an external microphone, the built-in microphone is automatically supplied to the instruction manual of the equipment. 22GB When you make a trial recording to check the connections and volume control. When connecting equipment other than Sony's, refer to the microphone from the IC recorder. 2 Follow the steps in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically cut off.
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See "Selecting the Folder" on page 17. 2 Select the message number. Press - . When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3. 1 Select the folder. or >+ to display the desired message number. - .: for smaller message number >+: for larger message number 23GB Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages PLAY/STOP STOP - ./>+ i (headphone) jack OPR indicator (lights in green during playback) VOL Playback/Erasing When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1.
See "Selecting the Folder" on page 17. 2 Select the message number. Press - . When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3. 1 Select the folder. or >+ to display the desired message number. - .: for smaller message number >+: for larger message number 23GB Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages PLAY/STOP STOP - ./>+ i (headphone) jack OPR indicator (lights in green during playback) VOL Playback/Erasing When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1.
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... playback (Easy Search) When EASY-S is set to the selected message, "ALARM ON" is displayed. This function is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording. ("EASY-S" is displayed in the display window.) Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an alarm. 2 Enter the alarm setting mode. 1 Press MENU/DISPLAY for...
... playback (Easy Search) When EASY-S is set to the selected message, "ALARM ON" is displayed. This function is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording. ("EASY-S" is displayed in the display window.) Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an alarm. 2 Enter the alarm setting mode. 1 Press MENU/DISPLAY for...
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... folder. 3 Press PLAY/STOP. To play back once a week Press - or + to select "DAILY". 4 Press PLAY/STOP. The minute digits will be played back at the same time every day Press - or + to select the day of the week. "B-PLAY" will be set... if the clock has not been set or no message has been recorded in the display window. 3 Set the alarm date. Playback/Erasing Note "ALARM OFF (or ON)" will not appear and the alarm cannot be displayed...
... folder. 3 Press PLAY/STOP. To play back once a week Press - or + to select "DAILY". 4 Press PLAY/STOP. The minute digits will be played back at the same time every day Press - or + to select the day of the week. "B-PLAY" will be set... if the clock has not been set or no message has been recorded in the display window. 3 Set the alarm date. Playback/Erasing Note "ALARM OFF (or ON)" will not appear and the alarm cannot be displayed...
