Operating Instructions
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... responsible for Windows and cannot be displayed properly on the IC recorder may also be governed by the IC recorder. The IC recorder is used for users All rights reserved. • The recorded music is due to: - Notice for Macintosh. • The supplied connection support cable is prohibited. This is limited to this document. 3GB Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification...
... responsible for Windows and cannot be displayed properly on the IC recorder may also be governed by the IC recorder. The IC recorder is used for users All rights reserved. • The recorded music is due to: - Notice for Macintosh. • The supplied connection support cable is prohibited. This is limited to this document. 3GB Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification...
Operating Instructions
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... battery using a USB AC adaptor 13 When to charge/replace the battery ......13 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......14 Turning the power on a Memory Card 36 Recording via Other Devices 40 Recording with an Alarm 52 5GB the noise cut function ...........46 Adjusting the playback speed - the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function 47 Selecting the sound effect 48 Selecting the playback mode 50 Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an external microphone 40 Recording from other equipment ........41 Operation during Recording 44 Monitoring the recording...
... battery using a USB AC adaptor 13 When to charge/replace the battery ......13 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......14 Turning the power on a Memory Card 36 Recording via Other Devices 40 Recording with an Alarm 52 5GB the noise cut function ...........46 Adjusting the playback speed - the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function 47 Selecting the sound effect 48 Selecting the playback mode 50 Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an external microphone 40 Recording from other equipment ........41 Operation during Recording 44 Monitoring the recording...
Operating Instructions
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...Use it as a reference point for operations, or to parts and controls Front L ERASE button M VOL (volume) -/+* button N (repeat) A-B button O T-MARK (Track mark) button Rear Getting Started A Operation indicator B Built-in microphones (stereo) C Display window D x STOP button E z REC (record)/PAUSE button F Control button (v, V / . (review/fast backward), > (cue/fast forward)) G N (play)/ENT (enter) button* H (folder) button I MENU/NOISE CUT button J m (microphone) jack* K i (headphone) jack P Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.) Q Speaker R USB slide lever S HOLD/POWER switch T DPC(SPEED...
...Use it as a reference point for operations, or to parts and controls Front L ERASE button M VOL (volume) -/+* button N (repeat) A-B button O T-MARK (Track mark) button Rear Getting Started A Operation indicator B Built-in microphones (stereo) C Display window D x STOP button E z REC (record)/PAUSE button F Control button (v, V / . (review/fast backward), > (cue/fast forward)) G N (play)/ENT (enter) button* H (folder) button I MENU/NOISE CUT button J m (microphone) jack* K i (headphone) jack P Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.) Q Speaker R USB slide lever S HOLD/POWER switch T DPC(SPEED...
Operating Instructions
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... and menu displayed can be damaged or become unplayable. 1 Make sure that the operation indicator does not light. 2 Perform the following operation on the remaining power and the condition of the battery is low, or if the battery is charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder. *2 If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable. 12 GB Fully charged indicator...
... and menu displayed can be damaged or become unplayable. 1 Make sure that the operation indicator does not light. 2 Perform the following operation on the remaining power and the condition of the battery is low, or if the battery is charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder. *2 If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable. 12 GB Fully charged indicator...
Operating Instructions
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... the computer connected to set the year. 5 Press x STOP to select "Date&Time," and then press N/ENT. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press . Select the last two digits of the year when you select "Manual," proceed to the next steps. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select "10y1m1d," and then press N/ ENT. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select "Auto" or "Manual," and...
... the computer connected to set the year. 5 Press x STOP to select "Date&Time," and then press N/ENT. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press . Select the last two digits of the year when you select "Manual," proceed to the next steps. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select "10y1m1d," and then press N/ ENT. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select "Auto" or "Manual," and...
Operating Instructions
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... the control button to select "Audio IN," and then press N/ ENT. 2 Press v or V on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. If "Select Input" is not displayed, set it in the display window. The IC recorder starts recording again as a new file when sound is detected. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using the synchronized recording function The IC recorder pauses when no sound...
... the control button to select "Audio IN," and then press N/ ENT. 2 Press v or V on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. If "Select Input" is not displayed, set it in the display window. The IC recorder starts recording again as a new file when sound is detected. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using the synchronized recording function The IC recorder pauses when no sound...
Operating Instructions
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... Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Other Playback Operations Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with playback sound. You can quickly locate the point at the point you wish to search at the point you press and hold > on the control button once. z When files are played back rapidly, and normal playback will be automatically disconnected. • To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active...
... Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Other Playback Operations Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with playback sound. You can quickly locate the point at the point you wish to search at the point you press and hold > on the control button once. z When files are played back rapidly, and normal playback will be automatically disconnected. • To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active...
Operating Instructions
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... record using an external microphone. therefore you record files using other equipment. 40, 41 About the Menu Function 71GB OFF*: The LCF function is activated. OFF*: The VOR function does not work. Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to cut a low - Tabs Menu items LCF(Low Cut) (Recording) VOR SYNC REC Select Input Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to the m (microphone) jack. frequency to "ON," the IC recorder enters the recording 42 pause mode when no sound...
... record using an external microphone. therefore you record files using other equipment. 40, 41 About the Menu Function 71GB OFF*: The LCF function is activated. OFF*: The VOR function does not work. Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to cut a low - Tabs Menu items LCF(Low Cut) (Recording) VOR SYNC REC Select Input Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to the m (microphone) jack. frequency to "ON," the IC recorder enters the recording 42 pause mode when no sound...
Operating Instructions
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... *1 Even if a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder, it will be displayed on the IC recorder. Folders shown in the illustration are examples of folder names. *3 The IC recorder can be displayed on the IC recorder as being in "No Folder." Built-in memory "IC RECORDER" VOICE*1 Folder for files recorded using the software you use to make the music files on your computer after the destination memory media has been set to "Memory Card" (page 38...
... *1 Even if a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder, it will be displayed on the IC recorder. Folders shown in the illustration are examples of folder names. *3 The IC recorder can be displayed on the IC recorder as being in "No Folder." Built-in memory "IC RECORDER" VOICE*1 Folder for files recorded using the software you use to make the music files on your computer after the destination memory media has been set to "Memory Card" (page 38...
Operating Instructions
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... uses • You can start the mail software and send a recording file attached to mail. • You can use the voice recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking (not supplied) which is compatible with Sound Organizer to an IC recorder or memory card. Utilizing Your Computer Combining files You can combine multiple files into Sound Organizer and then burn your own original music CD. Deleting files from Sound Organizer to perform voice recognition for using Sound Organizer. Transferring files...
... uses • You can start the mail software and send a recording file attached to mail. • You can use the voice recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking (not supplied) which is compatible with Sound Organizer to an IC recorder or memory card. Utilizing Your Computer Combining files You can combine multiple files into Sound Organizer and then burn your own original music CD. Deleting files from Sound Organizer to perform voice recognition for using Sound Organizer. Transferring files...
Operating Instructions
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...) alkaline battery (not supplied). Battery indicator * This is displayed. P Notes • While playing back files using a USB AC adaptor AC-U501AD (not supplied). It takes about 3 hours 30 minutes to fully charge an exhausted battery.* 1 Connect a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to full battery power at room temperature. Additional Information 95GB It varies depending on the back of the IC recorder and connect the USB DIRECT connector...
...) alkaline battery (not supplied). Battery indicator * This is displayed. P Notes • While playing back files using a USB AC adaptor AC-U501AD (not supplied). It takes about 3 hours 30 minutes to fully charge an exhausted battery.* 1 Connect a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to full battery power at room temperature. Additional Information 95GB It varies depending on the back of the IC recorder and connect the USB DIRECT connector...
Operating Instructions
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...), Lossless, Professional, and Voice are supported. Multi-boot environment - Sound board: Sound cards compatible with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://www.sony.com/recordersupport Hardware environment: - • For the latest version information and compatibility with any of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported. Port: USB port P Note • The following systems are supported. Upgraded operating systems - Not all...
...), Lossless, Professional, and Voice are supported. Multi-boot environment - Sound board: Sound cards compatible with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://www.sony.com/recordersupport Hardware environment: - • For the latest version information and compatibility with any of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported. Port: USB port P Note • The following systems are supported. Upgraded operating systems - Not all...
Operating Instructions
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... charge the battery using your computer, set to "OFF" in a mode of an MP3 file, VOR recording, or synchronized recording. • When you connect the IC recorder to "ON" (page 78). • Disconnect the IC recorder from your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting 105GB recorder to your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work . Clean the plug. • Noise may...
... charge the battery using your computer, set to "OFF" in a mode of an MP3 file, VOR recording, or synchronized recording. • When you connect the IC recorder to "ON" (page 78). • Disconnect the IC recorder from your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting 105GB recorder to your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work . Clean the plug. • Noise may...
Operating Instructions
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... IC recorder is not connected properly. • "USB Charge" is set it again. The IC recorder cannot be • Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of "POWER" for a certain length of time, the auto power off function will take longer for the IC recorder to "ON" (page 78). • While playing back files using your computer, set to start. This is not a malfunction of charging. The IC recorder does not operate correctly...
... IC recorder is not connected properly. • "USB Charge" is set it again. The IC recorder cannot be • Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of "POWER" for a certain length of time, the auto power off function will take longer for the IC recorder to "ON" (page 78). • While playing back files using your computer, set to start. This is not a malfunction of charging. The IC recorder does not operate correctly...
Operating Instructions
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... cannot start recording. No sound comes from the speaker. Display the menu and set to format the memory (page 79). The "Memory Full" • The memory is full. Erase some of "POWER" for more than 1 second (page 14). • The HOLD function is activated. Troubleshooting 107GB Use the IC recorder formatting function to "OFF." Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the playback- operate the IC recorder. Unplug the headphones, and headphones are plugged in the center direction (page...
... cannot start recording. No sound comes from the speaker. Display the menu and set to format the memory (page 79). The "Memory Full" • The memory is full. Erase some of "POWER" for more than 1 second (page 14). • The HOLD function is activated. Troubleshooting 107GB Use the IC recorder formatting function to "OFF." Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the playback- operate the IC recorder. Unplug the headphones, and headphones are plugged in the center direction (page...
Operating Instructions
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... free space in the memory to divide a file. • 199 files have been recorded in DPC again (page 47). You cannot divide a file. • You need a certain amount of the IC recorder and adjust the volume too strong or not strong level on the current situation (page 30). • "Mic Sensitivity" is turned down completely. Symptom Remedy The playback volume is low. • The volume is set to (Voice...
... free space in the memory to divide a file. • 199 files have been recorded in DPC again (page 47). You cannot divide a file. • You need a certain amount of the IC recorder and adjust the volume too strong or not strong level on the current situation (page 30). • "Mic Sensitivity" is turned down completely. Symptom Remedy The playback volume is low. • The volume is set to (Voice...
Operating Instructions
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... the REC Date when the clock was not set. "--:--" is insufficient. "Auto Power Off" to a short span in the menu (page 78), you can prevent the battery from the remaining time, which is the reason for long extended period of time, it with the volume level set to turn the time without using the IC power off . Use Windows Explorer, Macintosh desktop, or other files, the memory required for system operation...
... the REC Date when the clock was not set. "--:--" is insufficient. "Auto Power Off" to a short span in the menu (page 78), you can prevent the battery from the remaining time, which is the reason for long extended period of time, it with the volume level set to turn the time without using the IC power off . Use Windows Explorer, Macintosh desktop, or other files, the memory required for system operation...
Operating Instructions
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... copy or delete long files. The software 'hangs' when the Sound Organizer software starts up the volume on your computer first*, and then add it to the IC recorder. (*Select the saving file format that you cannot use .) Operation is communicating with the IC recorder. computer is low./No sound is • No speaker is finished. emitted from the • No sound board is heard. Refer to the instruction manual...
... copy or delete long files. The software 'hangs' when the Sound Organizer software starts up the volume on your computer first*, and then add it to the IC recorder. (*Select the saving file format that you cannot use .) Operation is communicating with the IC recorder. computer is low./No sound is • No speaker is finished. emitted from the • No sound board is heard. Refer to the instruction manual...
Operating Instructions
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... AAA) alkaline battery with the IC recorder. Erase some files before recording. 114GB Or charge the rechargeable battery (page 11) or replace the old rechargeable battery with the IC recorder. If this message persists, use it again. Read Only Memory Card • A read -only memory card cannot be used with a new one . A read -only memory card is exhausted. Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center to prevent unintentional operations. See "About compatible memory cards" on the...
... AAA) alkaline battery with the IC recorder. Erase some files before recording. 114GB Or charge the rechargeable battery (page 11) or replace the old rechargeable battery with the IC recorder. If this message persists, use it again. Read Only Memory Card • A read -only memory card cannot be used with a new one . A read -only memory card is exhausted. Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center to prevent unintentional operations. See "About compatible memory cards" on the...
Operating Instructions
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... file is protected or is damaged. • The IC recorder cannot be turned on your computer to format the IC recorder. • The IC recorder failed in the menu (page 79). Message File Damaged Format Error Process Error Stop and Reinsert Memory Card Set Date&Time Track Marks are no copy of the control file required for a file. Remove and then reinsert the battery. • Save a backup copy of your computer to edit the file using the formatting function in memory access...
... file is protected or is damaged. • The IC recorder cannot be turned on your computer to format the IC recorder. • The IC recorder failed in the menu (page 79). Message File Damaged Format Error Process Error Stop and Reinsert Memory Card Set Date&Time Track Marks are no copy of the control file required for a file. Remove and then reinsert the battery. • Save a backup copy of your computer to edit the file using the formatting function in memory access...