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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 Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. ICD-P520 Serial No. 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 Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. ICD-P520 Serial No. 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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...to the applicable collection point for Users Program © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2007 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in part, may also be governed by inappropriate waste handling... Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. The supplied connecting cable is disposed of this product is for the IC recorder ICD-P520. Information IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR ...
...to the applicable collection point for Users Program © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2007 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in part, may also be governed by inappropriate waste handling... Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. The supplied connecting cable is disposed of this product is for the IC recorder ICD-P520. Information IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR ...
Operating Instructions
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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 the Sound - Continuous Play 25 Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review).....25 Locating ... 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 Response to a previously recorded message.......20 Recording with an Alarm 26 Erasing Messages 30 Erasing messages one by one......30 Erasing all ...
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 the Sound - Continuous Play 25 Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review).....25 Locating ... 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 Response to a previously recorded message.......20 Recording with an Alarm 26 Erasing Messages 30 Erasing messages one by one......30 Erasing all ...
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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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Preventing Accidental Operation - HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch to stop recording. Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback. USB connector Battery compartment Hook for handstrap (not supplied) GB ... after "HOLD" flashes. 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".
Preventing Accidental Operation - HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch to stop recording. Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback. USB connector Battery compartment Hook for handstrap (not supplied) GB ... after "HOLD" flashes. 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".
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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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...window shows the battery condition. When flashes, the batteries are not going to use ) In the HQ mode Recording: Approx. 11 hr. Playback: Approx. 11 hr. (hr.: hours) * Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (size AAA) * When playing back through the internal speaker with the medium volume level .... Do not charge dry batteries. When you replace the batteries with new ones. In the SP and LP modes Recording: Approx. 22 hr. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. Playback: Approx. 7.5 hr. When flashes, replace the batteries with new ones, the...
...window shows the battery condition. When flashes, the batteries are not going to use ) In the HQ mode Recording: Approx. 11 hr. Playback: Approx. 11 hr. (hr.: hours) * Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (size AAA) * When playing back through the internal speaker with the medium volume level .... Do not charge dry batteries. When you replace the batteries with new ones. In the SP and LP modes Recording: Approx. 22 hr. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will stop operation. Playback: Approx. 7.5 hr. When flashes, replace the batteries with new ones, the...
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...page 36. 2 Select the folder. 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 "Changing the Recording Mode" on page 17. 13GB Built-in microphone OPR... indicator (lights in each of the last recording. Note Before making a long recording, be sure to 99 messages in red during recording.) REC/PAUSE STOP You can start recording quickly without searching for the end of the four folders (A,...
...page 36. 2 Select the folder. 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 "Changing the Recording Mode" on page 17. 13GB Built-in microphone OPR... indicator (lights in each of the last recording. Note Before making a long recording, be sure to 99 messages in red during recording.) REC/PAUSE STOP You can start recording quickly without searching for the end of the four folders (A,...
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..."Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity". H (high): To record at the beginning of the current recording starts. Press STOP. You do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the unit goes into ...the stop recording after you will be released, and reviewing of the current recording. Other operations To Do this listen...
..."Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity". H (high): To record at the beginning of the current recording starts. Press STOP. You do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the unit goes into ...the stop recording after you will be released, and reviewing of the current recording. Other operations To Do this listen...
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... in the mixture of the number on the conditions of use. When you can record messages for the HQ and LP modes. Due to the limitation of the IC recording system, this unit records in the minimum recording unit of approx. 2 seconds at most, therefore the following symptoms may occur: When...
... in the mixture of the number on the conditions of use. When you can record messages for the HQ and LP modes. Due to the limitation of the IC recording system, this unit records in the minimum recording unit of approx. 2 seconds at most, therefore the following symptoms may occur: When...
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... stops and "FULL" will also flash when the remaining time reaches 1 minute. Select another folder or erase some of the messages before you start recording again. If you press REC/PAUSE after you press REC/PAUSE when the memory is nearly full. Erase some of ...the messages. Notes If you have recorded 99 messages, "FULL" will flash with an alarm sound. Flashing When the remaining time of the messages. 16GB To continue...
... stops and "FULL" will also flash when the remaining time reaches 1 minute. Select another folder or erase some of the messages before you start recording again. If you press REC/PAUSE after you press REC/PAUSE when the memory is nearly full. Erase some of ...the messages. Notes If you have recorded 99 messages, "FULL" will flash with an alarm sound. Flashing When the remaining time of the messages. 16GB To continue...
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...; or + to select "FOLDER" and press PLAY/ STOP. 3 Press - or + to "OFF." 17GB Starting Recording Automatically in the display window.) Note VOR function is heard. ("VOR PAUSE" flashes in Response to the Sound - Advanced VOR Function When VOR... (voice operated recording) is set VOR to select the folder you . Basic Operations Selecting the Folder 1 Press MENU/DISPLAY for important recording, set to "ON" in the menu, recording starts when the recorder detects sound. ("VOR" is displayed in the ...
...; or + to select "FOLDER" and press PLAY/ STOP. 3 Press - or + to "OFF." 17GB Starting Recording Automatically in the display window.) Note VOR function is heard. ("VOR PAUSE" flashes in Response to the Sound - Advanced VOR Function When VOR... (voice operated recording) is set VOR to select the folder you . Basic Operations Selecting the Folder 1 Press MENU/DISPLAY for important recording, set to "ON" in the menu, recording starts when the recorder detects sound. ("VOR" is displayed in the ...
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... STOP to select "ON" and press PLAY/STOP. 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, change the REC-OP setting in the procedures below. 1 Press MENU/DISPLAY for..." appears in the display window. 2 Press - or + to display "REC-OP" and press PLAY/ STOP. The adding recording window will be displayed. 3 Press - or + to exit the menu mode. To prohibit to add...
... STOP to select "ON" and press PLAY/STOP. 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, change the REC-OP setting in the procedures below. 1 Press MENU/DISPLAY for..." appears in the display window. 2 Press - or + to display "REC-OP" and press PLAY/ STOP. The adding recording window will be displayed. 3 Press - or + to exit the menu mode. To prohibit to add...
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...and counted as a part of Message 3 Message 3 Message 4 After adding a recording Message 3 Message 4 Added recording When "OVER" is deleted. Adding a recording to a previously recorded message You can add an overwrite recording after the selected point in Message 2 1 During playback, press and hold ...57836;REC/PAUSE. The starting point of an overwrite recording Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of the message after the selected point is selected in the menu You can add a recording to the message being played back. The "REC" indication appears...
...and counted as a part of Message 3 Message 3 Message 4 After adding a recording Message 3 Message 4 Added recording When "OVER" is deleted. Adding a recording to a previously recorded message You can add an overwrite recording after the selected point in Message 2 1 During playback, press and hold ...57836;REC/PAUSE. The starting point of an overwrite recording Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of the message after the selected point is selected in the menu You can add a recording to the message being played back. The "REC" indication appears...
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... 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 of a message will light in the same recording mode (HQ, SP, or LP). An add...
... 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 of a message will light in the same recording mode (HQ, SP, or LP). An add...
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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 make a trial recording to check the connections and volume control. When connecting equipment other than Sony's, refer to the instruction manual of the equipment. 22GB When you connect an external microphone, the built-in microphone is automatically supplied 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 make a trial recording to check the connections and volume control. When connecting equipment other than Sony's, refer to the instruction manual of the equipment. 22GB When you connect an external microphone, the built-in microphone is automatically supplied 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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Press - . When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3. 1 Select the folder. 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. or >+ to display the desired message number. - .: for smaller message number >+: for larger message number 23GB
Press - . When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3. 1 Select the folder. 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. or >+ to display the desired message number. - .: for smaller message number >+: for larger message number 23GB
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... start playback at a later part of the message, keep - pressed while "END" is displayed. This function is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording. ("EASY-S" is set to the selected message, "ALARM ON" is flashing, the messages are played back rapidly, and normal playback will start playback (Easy Search...
... start playback at a later part of the message, keep - pressed while "END" is displayed. This function is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording. ("EASY-S" is set to the selected message, "ALARM ON" is flashing, the messages are played back rapidly, and normal playback will start playback (Easy Search...
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...flash. 2 Press - or + to select the day digits. The day digits will flash in the selected folder. 3 Press PLAY/STOP. "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. "DATE" will ...flash. 4 Press - or + to select the minute digits and press PLAY/ STOP. The month digits will be played back at the same time every day...
...flash. 2 Press - or + to select the day digits. The day digits will flash in the selected folder. 3 Press PLAY/STOP. "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. "DATE" will ...flash. 4 Press - or + to select the minute digits and press PLAY/ STOP. The month digits will be played back at the same time every day...