Operating Instructions
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...cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by grasping the plug. This appliance is provided. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. When not in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, ... sink, or laundry tub, in use powerline operated appliances near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it out by Sony. This is a safety feature. For those appliances designed to operate from the type of the appliance from overheating, these safety instructions completely...
...cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by grasping the plug. This appliance is provided. Do not defeat the safety purpose of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. When not in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, ... sink, or laundry tub, in use powerline operated appliances near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it out by Sony. This is a safety feature. For those appliances designed to operate from the type of the appliance from overheating, these safety instructions completely...
Operating Instructions
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... can do with the PCM-D50 9 Identifying parts and controls 12 Getting Started Checking the supplied accessories 17 Step 1: Preparing a power source 17 Step 2: Setting the clock 19 Recording Preparation before recording 21 Recording analog sound 23 Monitoring the recording 26 Recording a few seconds in advance, before starting to record (Pre-recording)...26 Recording with an external microphone 27 Recording from external equipment...
... can do with the PCM-D50 9 Identifying parts and controls 12 Getting Started Checking the supplied accessories 17 Step 1: Preparing a power source 17 Step 2: Setting the clock 19 Recording Preparation before recording 21 Recording analog sound 23 Monitoring the recording 26 Recording a few seconds in advance, before starting to record (Pre-recording)...26 Recording with an external microphone 27 Recording from external equipment...
Operating Instructions
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... Cut Filter function) SBM (Super Bit Mapping function) PRE REC (Pre-recording function) SYNC REC (Synchronized recording function) PLUG IN PWR (Plug in power function) Additional Information Using a "Memory Stick" (not supplied 45 Inserting a "Memory Stick 45 Using the "Memory Stick" for recording/playback 46 Maintenance...47 Troubleshooting...48 Error messages...51 Specifications...54 File...
... Cut Filter function) SBM (Super Bit Mapping function) PRE REC (Pre-recording function) SYNC REC (Synchronized recording function) PLUG IN PWR (Plug in power function) Additional Information Using a "Memory Stick" (not supplied 45 Inserting a "Memory Stick 45 Using the "Memory Stick" for recording/playback 46 Maintenance...47 Troubleshooting...48 Error messages...51 Specifications...54 File...
Operating Instructions
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...12 hours with four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. The optional carrying case (CKL-PCMD50) is capable of phantom power supply operation. The pre-recording feature allows you can use an optional wind screen (ADPCM1) to reduce the noise caused by wind or breath. ... (XLR-1) to the belt. 10 The XLR-1 is best suited for a maximum of the PCM-D50. You can be attached to the recorder, you to buffer sound sources for carrying PCM-D50 outside. With the supplied belt strap, the recorder can use an external microphone via the XLR balance connection.
...12 hours with four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. The optional carrying case (CKL-PCMD50) is capable of phantom power supply operation. The pre-recording feature allows you can use an optional wind screen (ADPCM1) to reduce the noise caused by wind or breath. ... (XLR-1) to the belt. 10 The XLR-1 is best suited for a maximum of the PCM-D50. You can be attached to the recorder, you to buffer sound sources for carrying PCM-D50 outside. With the supplied belt strap, the recorder can use an external microphone via the XLR balance connection.
Operating Instructions
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... built-in high-sensitivity headphone amplifier achieves well-balanced and powerful output that digitized sound data to a computer to your belt. 11 With the supplied belt strap, the recorder can also transfer that covers both low and high frequency ranges. The PCM-D50 supports digital recording from an external device, allowing you to preserve your...
... built-in high-sensitivity headphone amplifier achieves well-balanced and powerful output that digitized sound data to a computer to your belt. 11 With the supplied belt strap, the recorder can also transfer that covers both low and high frequency ranges. The PCM-D50 supports digital recording from an external device, allowing you to preserve your...
Operating Instructions
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... Stick slot (page 45) POWER switch (page 18) Turns the power "ON" or "OFF." Battery compartment lid (page 17) Slot for a wrist strap (A strap is not supplied.) Continued on or off. FR (fast-rewind) / (down) button (pages 19, 32) REC LEVEL (recording level) dial (page 24) Adjusts...
... Stick slot (page 45) POWER switch (page 18) Turns the power "ON" or "OFF." Battery compartment lid (page 17) Slot for a wrist strap (A strap is not supplied.) Continued on or off. FR (fast-rewind) / (down) button (pages 19, 32) REC LEVEL (recording level) dial (page 24) Adjusts...
Operating Instructions
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... taking out the battery case. Continued on the rear of the recorder. Getting Started Getting Started Checking the supplied accessories USB cable (page 36) AC power adapter (6V)1) (page 19) Step 1: Preparing a power source Use the supplied LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. 1 Open the battery compartment lid on the next page 17 First...
... taking out the battery case. Continued on the rear of the recorder. Getting Started Getting Started Checking the supplied accessories USB cable (page 36) AC power adapter (6V)1) (page 19) Step 1: Preparing a power source Use the supplied LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. 1 Open the battery compartment lid on the next page 17 First...
Operating Instructions
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...128 kbps 44.1 kHz Approx. 27 hours * Approximate values for the recorder: - without 20 hours monitoring Approx. 24 hours MP3 128 kbps 44.1 kHz Approx. 26 hours When using Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (supplied)*: Linear PCM 96 kHz 24 bit 44 kHz 16 bit Playback Approx. Then, the... conditions. 18 Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery: NH-AA-4BE - Approx. 25 hours 25 hours Recording Approx. When to replace the batteries When using batteries, the remaining battery power is indicated on using the built-in memory. Notes on the display. Quick battery charger for the...
...128 kbps 44.1 kHz Approx. 27 hours * Approximate values for the recorder: - without 20 hours monitoring Approx. 24 hours MP3 128 kbps 44.1 kHz Approx. 26 hours When using Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (supplied)*: Linear PCM 96 kHz 24 bit 44 kHz 16 bit Playback Approx. Then, the... conditions. 18 Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery: NH-AA-4BE - Approx. 25 hours 25 hours Recording Approx. When to replace the batteries When using batteries, the remaining battery power is indicated on using the built-in memory. Notes on the display. Quick battery charger for the...
Operating Instructions
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... power adapter Use only the supplied AC power adapter. to a wall outlet AC power adapter (supplied) to the DC IN 6V jack. To operate with the AC power adapter (Only for the USA and Canada models) Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the DC IN 6V jack Step 2: Setting the clock Recorded ...audio files (tracks) are named using the date and time of the clock. By setting the clock before recording, the recording's date and time will be correctly saved. 1 When the recorder is accessing ...
... power adapter Use only the supplied AC power adapter. to a wall outlet AC power adapter (supplied) to the DC IN 6V jack. To operate with the AC power adapter (Only for the USA and Canada models) Connect the supplied AC power adapter to the DC IN 6V jack Step 2: Setting the clock Recorded ...audio files (tracks) are named using the date and time of the clock. By setting the clock before recording, the recording's date and time will be correctly saved. 1 When the recorder is accessing ...
Operating Instructions
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... to the (microphone) jack of the recorder, and adjust the position of "Recording using the built-in microphones" (pages 23 and 24) to start recording. Continued on the display. Recording The recorder stands by for recording. When "PLUG IN PWR" is set to "ON, " the recorder supplies power to a connected plug-in power microphone. Sounds for the 5 seconds prior...
... to the (microphone) jack of the recorder, and adjust the position of "Recording using the built-in microphones" (pages 23 and 24) to start recording. Continued on the display. Recording The recorder stands by for recording. When "PLUG IN PWR" is set to "ON, " the recorder supplies power to a connected plug-in power microphone. Sounds for the 5 seconds prior...
Operating Instructions
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... supported. Hardware Environment: - Operations after Recording (continued) Storing tracks on a computer Connect the recorder to a computer to save a recorded WAV file on a PC via a USB connection. Do not disconnect the power source or turn the POWER switch to "OFF;" if you use a computer...; You cannot play the 24 bit tracks recorded using this recorder with the Windows Media Player. Do not use with the recorder. 36 Computer (not supplied) to a USB connector to the USB connector USB connecting cable (supplied) 3 The recorder is connected to the recorder1) ...
... supported. Hardware Environment: - Operations after Recording (continued) Storing tracks on a computer Connect the recorder to a computer to save a recorded WAV file on a PC via a USB connection. Do not disconnect the power source or turn the POWER switch to "OFF;" if you use a computer...; You cannot play the 24 bit tracks recorded using this recorder with the Windows Media Player. Do not use with the recorder. 36 Computer (not supplied) to a USB connector to the USB connector USB connecting cable (supplied) 3 The recorder is connected to the recorder1) ...
Operating Instructions
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... microphone is connected to the jack of the recorder, the recorder can start recording, recording actually starts 5 seconds prior to the LINE IN (OPT) jack during digital function) recording. SYNC REC9) You can supply power to the connected plug in power type jack. 7) In digital recording, this function does not work. 9) When recording analog input signals, this function does not...
... microphone is connected to the jack of the recorder, the recorder can start recording, recording actually starts 5 seconds prior to the LINE IN (OPT) jack during digital function) recording. SYNC REC9) You can supply power to the connected plug in power type jack. 7) In digital recording, this function does not work. 9) When recording analog input signals, this function does not...
Operating Instructions
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... rechargeable batteries NH-AA (not supplied) Power consumption 0.75 W Dimensions Approx. 72.0 × 154.5 × 32.7 mm (27/8 × 61/8 × 15/16 inches) (w/h/d) (not including projecting parts and controls) Mass 365 g (12.88 oz) (including batteries) Supplied accessories Refer to change without notice... MSX-M2GNU (2GB) MSX-M1GNU (1GB) ** For the "Memory Stick" compatibilities list, access the following web page: http://www.sony.net/Products/mssupport Stereo headphones MDR-V900HD MDR-V700DJ Audio connecting cable RK-G129/G129CS Optical digital cable POC-10B (optical mini plug ...
... rechargeable batteries NH-AA (not supplied) Power consumption 0.75 W Dimensions Approx. 72.0 × 154.5 × 32.7 mm (27/8 × 61/8 × 15/16 inches) (w/h/d) (not including projecting parts and controls) Mass 365 g (12.88 oz) (including batteries) Supplied accessories Refer to change without notice... MSX-M2GNU (2GB) MSX-M1GNU (1GB) ** For the "Memory Stick" compatibilities list, access the following web page: http://www.sony.net/Products/mssupport Stereo headphones MDR-V900HD MDR-V700DJ Audio connecting cable RK-G129/G129CS Optical digital cable POC-10B (optical mini plug ...
Operating Instructions
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... 25 Remaining battery power....... 18 Remaining memory amount 16, 25 Remaining recordable time 15, 25 Remaining time of the current track 15 Remote commandar 30 REMOTE jack 30 Repeat play 34 S Sampling frequency 42 SBM 43 Slot for a wrist strap 13 Super Bit Mapping 43 Supplied accessories 17 Synchronizing digital recording with playback 30...
... 25 Remaining battery power....... 18 Remaining memory amount 16, 25 Remaining recordable time 15, 25 Remaining time of the current track 15 Remote commandar 30 REMOTE jack 30 Repeat play 34 S Sampling frequency 42 SBM 43 Slot for a wrist strap 13 Super Bit Mapping 43 Supplied accessories 17 Synchronizing digital recording with playback 30...
Marketing Specifications
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...or more; Four AA size Alkaline batteries (supplied) Four AA NiMH Rechargable batteries (optional) 0.75w 14 Hours @44.1/16 recording or 12 Hours @ 96/24 recording 2 7/8" x 6 1/8" x 1 5/... Screen Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive • Park Ridge, NJ 07656 www.sony.com/ProAudio A-1166 ©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. Remote Commander® Unit Remote Control PCM-D50 Electret ... is prohibited. Battery Life Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Supplied Accessories OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES RMPCM1 - or its affiliates in power. Minimum input level: 0.7 mV. Optical digital input: Input level...
...or more; Four AA size Alkaline batteries (supplied) Four AA NiMH Rechargable batteries (optional) 0.75w 14 Hours @44.1/16 recording or 12 Hours @ 96/24 recording 2 7/8" x 6 1/8" x 1 5/... Screen Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive • Park Ridge, NJ 07656 www.sony.com/ProAudio A-1166 ©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. Remote Commander® Unit Remote Control PCM-D50 Electret ... is prohibited. Battery Life Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Supplied Accessories OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES RMPCM1 - or its affiliates in power. Minimum input level: 0.7 mV. Optical digital input: Input level...