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Sony ICD-PX820 User's Manual

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1. Maintenance aus fa nnii 76 Menu CONT sesiisiasesssciieaiie dacs 52 55 DISPLAY c cracccucinscenn cats 52 56 DPO ra E AEE R 52 54 BAS Y Sen O iba E 52 55 FORMAT ennenen a 52 58 HOUR cognata 52 56 j E D A 52 57 LOCK e T 52 58 Making settings seese 51 Menu settings 2 0 0 eee eects 52 MODE aihena E EEE 52 53 Microphone sensitivity 23 52 53 Monitoring the recording 0 0 0 26 Moving a message 46 52 58 MP3 files innen innn 78 N NOISE o a a 75 Noise Gutunen ean esn 39 52 54 P Pause recording eseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeereeeeeeeeee 16 Playback a a A ach ees 18 35 PreCautions s unnan torai 75 Preparing a power source R Rechargeable battery 0 0 00 cee 81 RECOrdiNG sinetit s 15 22 Recording from a telephone 33 Recording from other equipment 33 Recording mode eceeeeeees 22 52 53 Recording time Recording with an external MICTOPhHONeS nosteta atau etd 32 Recording with other equipment 44 Remaining battery indicator eee 10 REVIEW oeiia a neds 16 S Selecting the display 0 49 Setting the ClOCK innnan 12 95 23 52 53 80 81 23 52 53 80 81 Specifications onssa 77 System limitations oe 91 T Troubleshooting 0 0 0 0 cece eee 82 U USB AC adaptor eee eee 73 USB Memory Vv VOR Voice Operated Recording sranresnineteiian 24 52 53 416631211 1 http www sony
2. Tip You can divide the currently recorded message during recording pause H Notes e When you divide a message into two at the point of division the end of the first message and the beginning of the second message may be interrupted e If you divide messages too frequently while the IC recorder is recording them the following phenomenon may occur The operation indicator keeps flashing and you cannot operate the IC recorder for a certain period This is not a malfunction Wait until the operation indicator goes off E suonesado puip1oo y 1940 27 Adding a Recording Addi ng arecord in gtoa During playback of Message 3 previously recorded Message 3 Message 4 message After adding a recording REC PAUSE Message3 Message 4 ae Added recording B PLAY STOPeENTER 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter FOLDER MENU the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press k or PP I to select REC OP and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER When REC OP in the menu is set to ADD you can add a recording to the message being played back The added recording will be placed after the current message and will be counted as a part of the message 28 3 Press k or P to select ON and The operation indicator will light in red then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER and the recording will be added at the end of the current message 8 Pres
3. source to be recorded microphone To stop recording 1 Press W stop o ll The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current bs E recording seq l Other operations pause recording Press REC PAUSE During recording pause the operation indicator flashes in red and PAUSE flashes in the display window release pause and resume Press REC PAUSE again Recording resumes from that point To recording stop recording after pausing recording press ll stop review the current Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Recording stops and playback starts recording instantly from the beginning of the message just recorded review during recording Press and hold K during recording or recording pause Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound After you release K lt 4 playback starts from that point hour after you pause recording recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode Tips e Messages recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files e You can record up to 99 messages in each folder 16 e Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first or monitor the recording page 26 e While recording you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow H Notes e While the operation indi
4. 3 Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Playback will start soon and the operation indicator will light in green When LED is set to OFF in the menu page 57 the operation indicator does not light Operation indicator r B PLAY STOP ENTER 18 4 Press VOL to adjust the volume LJ rer To stop playback S 2 1 Press W stop 3 OOl a i E S Other operations stop at the current position Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER or W stop To resume playback Playback Pause function from that point press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER again go back to the beginning of Press K lt once the current message go back to previous Press k repeatedly During the stop mode keep the button messages pressed to go back the messages continuously skip to the next message Press BP I once skip to the succeeding Press P repeatedly During the stop mode keep the button messages pressed to skip the messages continuously These operations are for when EAS Y S Easy Search function is set to OFF page 55 amp Tip During playback you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow 19 Erasing H Notes e Once a recording has been erased you cannot retrieve it e Before erasing a message exit HOLD mode and turn on the power e If the message you want to e
5. date recorder started recording the current message 50 Recorded Displays the time when the IC time recorder started recording the current message While the IC recorder is in the playback stop mode Elapsed time Displays the elapsed playback time of the current message Remaining Displays the remaining time time of the current message when the IC recorder is in the playback mode Displays the remaining recording time when the IC recorder is in the stop mode Recorded Displays the date when the date current message was recorded Recorded Displays the time when the time current message was recorded H Notes e If the remaining recording time is less than 1 minute the display will change automatically to the remaining time display and the display will flash If the IC recorder is left unoperated for more than 3 seconds in the stop mode the display will return to the current time regardless of the display setting About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu Ra J B PLAY STOP ENTER _ Sey FOLDER MENU Ja N D Sa E kea PP i 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press K lt or PP I to select the menu item for which you want to make setting and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press k or BP I to select the setting that you want to set and then press gt PLAY STOP
6. 42 The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement e This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD PX820 PX820M PX820D You cannot connect other IC recorders Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1 Checking the Contents of the Package neoan eoa tetano i TE AES 7 Index to parts and controls 8 Step 2 Preparing a Power Source 9 When to replace the batteries 10 Step 3 Turning the IC Recorder On 11 Turning the power ON eee eee 11 Turning the power off s s s 11 Step 4 Setting the Clock wo 12 Setting the clock after preparing a POWET SOUICE oo cece eteeseeeteeeeteeeeees 12 Setting the clock using the menu 12 Preventing Accidental Operation HOLD 45 14 Locking the buttons 14 Unlocking the buttons eee 14 Basic Operations Recording inanon wate 15 Listening seee asics 18 Erasing beseni eoii 20 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings 22 Selecting the recording mode 22 Setting the microphone sensitivity 23 Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function oo 24 Operating during Recording 00 26 Monitoring the recording 00 26 Dividing a message during TECOLOIN Si aserre einser ee
7. The file format may differ from those that can be played back using the IC recorder MP3 85 Symptom Remedy The computer cannot start If you reboot the computer with the unit connected to the computer the computer may freeze or may not start properly Disconnect the unit from the computer and reboot the computer again 86 Digital Voice Editor Refer to the Help files of the Digital Voice Editor software too Symptom Remedy The Digital Voice Editor e The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small software cannot be installed Check the hard disk and memory space e You are trying to install the software into the operating system that the Digital Voice Editor software does not support You log on as a user name belonging to a user account with limitations Make sure to log on as a user name with the Computer administrator user account In Windows 2000 Professional make sure to log on as the user name of Administrator The IC recorder or Memory Check that the installation of the software has been successful Stick cannot be properly Also check the connection as follows connected When using an external USB hub connect the IC recorder directly to the computer Disconnect and then connect the cable with the IC recorder Connect the IC recorder to another USB connector Your computer may be in the system standby hibernate mode Do not let your computer ente
8. USB connecting H Notes e If you connect more than two USB devices to your computer normal operation will not be guaranteed Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or a USB extension cable other than the supplied cable is not guaranteed A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at the same time Before connecting the IC recorder to the computer make sure that the batteries are inserted in the IC recorder It is recommended that you disconnect the cable from the computer when you are not using the IC recorder with your computer Structure of folders and files If you connect the IC recorder to your computer you can see the structure of folders and files on the computer screen Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder H Notes e You can record messages in up to 5 folders AQ BG G DW or B using the IC recorder The IC recorder does not recognize the folders transferred from your computer You cannot copy 511 or more folders except VOICE folders or files to the root directory that is located immediately below IC_RECORDER on the computer This is due to FAT file system limitations e You cannot always transfer all files or folders depending on either the number of characters you use in file or folder names or the operating system Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Follow the procedures below otherwise data may be damage
9. For details on each operation refer to the help files Help ji Jayndwoy ino uIZIN 71 Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory Data Storage Function When the IC recorder is connected to your computer using a USB connecting cable image data or text data on the computer as well as messages or files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored in the IC recorder Your computer must meet the specified system requirements to use the IC recorder as USB memory For details on the system requirements see page 77 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable page 60 On the Windows screen open My Computer and make sure that TC_RECORDER has been recognized On the Macintosh screen make sure that an IC_RECORDER drive is displayed on the desk top 2 Copy the folder of the data files to be stored to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping On the Windows screen using Explorer and on the Macintosh screen using Finder drag and drop the folder onto the IC recorder The IC recorder does not recognize the folders transferred from your computer H Note To disconnect the IC recorder from your computer refer to page 61 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor not supplied To USB connector USB connecting cable L supplied E og OY You can connect the IC recorder to an AC outlet using an AC USOAD U S
10. It takes too long to converta e file format The time required for file conversion becomes longer as the file size is bigger The software hangs when e the Digital Voice Editor software starts up Do not disconnect the connector of the IC recorder while the computer is communicating with the IC recorder Otherwise the computer operations become unstable or the data inside the IC recorder may be damaged There may be conflict between the software and other driver or application Do not install the Memory Stick Voice Editor software and the Digital Voice Editor Ver 2x software after you installed the Digital Voice Editor software The Digital Voice Editor may not operate properly 88 Error Messages Error message Cause Remedy LO BATT q flashes at the same time Batteries are exhausted Replace the old batteries with new ones ERR FORMAT e The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer because there is no copy of the control file required for operation Format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu FULL QJ flashes at the same time The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient Erase some messages before recording FULL Gg and 99 flash at the same time When there are already 99 messages in the current folder the message currently being recorded cannot be divided automatically when it reaches the maximum size limit Eras
11. function may not be effective 2 Press k or BP I to select N CUT and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER To cancel the noise cut function Set N CUT to OFF in step 3 3 Press K lt or PP I to select ON and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press W stop to exit the menu mode H Notes e The effect of the noise cut function may be different depending on the condition of the recorded voice 40 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm Bm PLAY STOP ENTER FOLDER MENU kea gt You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time You can have the message played back on a specified date once every week or at the same time every day 1 Select the message you want to play back with an alarm 2 Enter the alarm setting mode Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop mode The menu mode window will be displayed Press F or PP I to select ALARM and then press B PLAY STOP ENTER Press keq or PP I to select ON and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER il suolje1adg yoeghe d 19410 aie 3 Set the alarm date and time Press ke or PP I to select DATE a day of the week or DAILY and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER When you select DATE Set the year month day hour and minute in sequence as des
12. A Canada and Korea only BCG 34HLD22K Latin America only BCG 34HS2A China only Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information Design and specifications are subject to change without notice g uonewuoju BUONIPPY 79 Maximum recording time 3 4 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows SHQ mode HQ mode SP mode LP mode 22 hr 15 min 33 hr 25 min 89 hr 15 min 535 hr 55 min hr hours min minutes 3 When you are going to record continuously for a long time you may have to replace the batteries with new ones in the midst of recording For details on the battery life see page 80 4 The maximum recording time varies if you record messages in mixed recording mode Battery life 1 When using Sony LRO3 SG size AAA alkaline batteries with continuous use Recording mode SHQ 3 HQ 4 SP 5 LP 6 Recording Approx 30 hr Approx 30 hr Approx 35 hr Approx 48 hr Playback 2 through Approx 12 hr Approx 12 hr Approx 12 hr Approx 12 hr speaker Playback using the Approx 36 hr Approx 36 hr Approx 36 hr Approx 36 hr headphones hr hours 80 When using Sony NH AAA rechargeable batteries with continuous use Recording mode SHQ 3 HQ 4 SP 5 Lp 6 Recording Approx 20 hr Approx 20 hr Approx 25 hr Approx 35 hr Playback through Approx 10 hr spe
13. A and Canada only an AC USOA Latin America and Korea only or an AC NWUMS0 China only USB AC adaptor not supplied It is useful when you want to record for a long time H Note Your dealer may not handle some of the optional accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information 1 Connect the supplied USB connecting cable to the Y USB connector of the IC recorder 2 Connect a USB AC adaptor not supplied to the USB connecting cable 3 Connect the USB AC adaptor not supplied to an AC outlet Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Follow the procedures below otherwise when the IC recorder contains data files the files may be damaged or become unplayable 1 If you are recording or playing back a message press W stop to put the IC recorder into the stop mode 2 Make sure that the operation indicator is not flashing 3 Disconnect the USB connecting cable from the USB AC adaptor and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet a UOIEWOJU EUONIPPY 73 H Notes e During recording the operation indicator lights or flashes in red or accessing data the operation indicator flashes in orange the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to the AC outlet the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the AC outlet Doing so may damage the data If the IC r
14. MP3 files saved on your computer by a simple drag amp drop operation when you connect the IC recorder to your computer Managing and editing files using the Digital Voice Editor software page 65 The Digital Voice Editor software allows you to transfer the messages that you have recorded using the IC recorder to your computer to manage and edit them You can also transfer music files saved on your computer to the IC recorder Using the IC recorder as USB memory data storage function page 72 You can store image data or text data saved on the computer temporarily in the IC recorder System requirements for your computer See System requirements for your computer on page 77 il Jayndwoy sno Bulzn 59 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer You can transfer the IC recorder data onto your computer by connecting the IC recorder to the computer Use the USB connecting cable supplied with the IC recorder to connect the Y USB connector of the IC recorder and the USB port of your computer The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the cable is connected You can connect or disconnect the cable when the IC recorder and the computer are turned on or off While the IC recorder is connected to the computer PC LINK is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder 60 To USB connector of IC recorder _ o t To USB ee cable supplied
15. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The message numbers are incremented To cancel dividing the message Press W stop before step 2 47 H Notes e You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder you cannot divide a message In that case reduce the number of messages to 98 or less by erasing unwanted messages or by moving some of the messages to another folder before dividing a message When you divide a message with a title and artist name the newer part has the same title artist name You cannot divide a message other than the one recorded using the IC recorder MP3 file transferred from a computer Once a message is divided you cannot combine divided messages using the IC recorder To combine the divided messages use the supplied application software If you divide a message with an alarm setting the same alarm setting remains only with the former message divided You may not be able to divide a message at the beginning or at the end of the message because of system limitations If you divide a message during A B Repeat playback or one message repeat playback the repeat setting will be cancelled If more than 10 seconds have passed after step 1 you must start the procedure again from the beginning 48 To play the divided message Press k or PP I to displa
16. kea PP I You can select the recording mode in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode 4 Press W stop to exit the menu mode 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 208 SHQ Super high quality monaural recording mode 44 1 kHz 192 kbps You can record with monaural super high quality sound HQ High quality monaural recording mode 44 1 kHz 128 kbps You can record with monaural high quality sound SP Standard play monaural recording mode 44 1 kHz 48 kbps You can record with standard quality sound LP Long play monaural recording mode 11 025 kHz 8 kbps You can record for a longer time with monaural sound To record with better sound quality select the SHQ or HQ mode The recording mode is set to SHQ when you purchase the IC recorder H Note You cannot set the recording mode while recording Setting the microphone sensitivity a LAY STOPeENTER I all FOLDER MENU You can set the microphone sensitivity in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed E suonesado puip1oo y 19410 23 2 Press k or PP I to select SENS and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press F or PP I to select H or AL and then press B
17. messages up to the maximum recording time If you record messages in a mixture of SHQ HQ SP and LP modes the recordable time varies from the maximum SHQ mode recording time to the maximum LP mode recording time The sum of the number on the counter elapsed recording time and the remaining recording time may be less than the IC recorder s maximum recording time You cannot display or play e back music files in order If you have transferred music files using your computer those files may not be copied in order of transfer because of system limitations If you copy music files from your computer to the IC recorder one by one you can display and play back the music files in copied order A message music file is automatically divided The message music file has reached the maximum size limit approx 500 MB therefore it is automatically divided You cannot specify the finishing point B You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point A that has been set When you set A B Repeat playback the set positions move a little Depending on the files the set positions may move The file name of the message e may be changed for example it may be shortened If you edit a message using the IC recorder moving a message etc the file name may be changed for example it may be shortened due to system limitations Change the file name by using the computer again i Bunooys
18. of the buttons are locked 14 Unlocking the buttons Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow so that all buttons will be unlocked H Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording all the functions of the buttons are locked to prevent accidental operation To stop recording cancel the HOLD function first Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button You cannot stop normal playback Basic Operations Recording H Note Before making a recording exit HOLD mode and turn on the power Selecting a folder 1 Press FOLDER MENU to select the folder in which you _ FOLDER want to record messages A O MD or B O MENU There are 5 folders already available when you purchase the IC recorder If you do not change the folder after you stop recording the next time you record you will record in the same folder Starting to record 1 Press REC PAUSE in the stop mode The operation indicator lights in red When LED is set to OFF in the menu page 57 the operation indicator does not light You do not need to press and hold REC PAUSE while recording gt Operation indicator SOI Pe The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message il suolyeiedo oiseg 15 2 Turn the built in microphone in the direction of the Built in
19. to the microphone jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder Playback speed is too fast or e The playback speed is adjusted in DPC Adjust the speed in DPC too slow again in the menu page 36 is displayed e You have not set the clock page 12 Y M D or is e The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the displayed on the REC DATE display message when the clock was not set There are fewer menu items e displayed in the menu mode The menu items displayed are different depending on the operation modes stop mode playback mode and recording mode page 52 The remaining time e displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied Digital Voice Editor software The IC recorder requires a certain amount of memory for system operation That amount is subtracted from the remaining time which is the reason for the difference 84 Symptom Remedy The battery life is short The battery life on page 80 is based on playback with the volume level set to 27 The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using the IC recorder Even if you do not use the IC recorder the batteries are consumed sligh
20. 6 Stereo Stereo mini plug mini plug H Note Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information Editing Messages Erasing All Messages in a Folder Ra J B PLAY STOP ENTER _ Sy FOLDER MENU ley N D Me E kea PP i H Note If the selected folder contains a protected message you cannot erase the message 1 Press FOLDER MENU to select the folder containing the messages you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode A O or B 2 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press k or PP I to select ALL ERASE and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER g sebessey unipg 4 Press w PLAY STOP ENTER while ALL ERASE is flashing ACCESS flashes in the display window and all messages in the selected folder will be erased 5 Press W stop to exit the menu mode To cancel erasing Press W stop before step 3 45 Moving a Message to a Different Folder AL c Sy FOLDER MENU C N wT kea gt Bm PLAY STOP ENTER You can move the recorded messages to another folder 1 Select the message you want to move 2 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode The menu mode window will be displayed 46 3 Press k or BP I to
21. Digital Voice Editor software or to use the IC recorder as a USB mass storage device your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment described below Operating systems Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Starter Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1 or higher Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1 or higher Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 or higher Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher excluding China Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher excluding China Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or higher Mac OS X v10 2 8 v 10 6 Pre Installed When you are using Windows 2000 Professional Install the driver in the Application Software Digital Voice Editor CD ROM g uonewoju BUOHIPPYy 77 H Notes e Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated on the left Windows 98 or Linux etc is used 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported For the latest version information and compatibility with your operatin
22. ENTER uonouny nuan y jnNogy 4 Press W stop to exit the menu mode H Note If you do not press any button for 1 minute the menu mode is automatically cancelled and the window will return to the normal display To return to the previous window Press FOLDER MENU during menu mode To exit the menu mode Press W stop 51 Menu Settings Menu items Settings Operation mode O the setting can be made the setting cannot be made Stopmode Playback Recording mode mode MODE SHQ HQ SP LP O SENS LH AL O VOR ON OFF O _ O REC OP ON ADD OVER OFF Q DPC ON 50 to 100 OFF O O N CUT ON OFF O O EASY S ON OFF O O CONT ON OFF O O DISPLAY ELAPSE REMAIN REC DATE REC TIME O O O SET DATE O HOUR 12H 24H O BEEP ON OFF O LED ON OFF O a ALARM ON DATE SUN MON TUE WED THU O FRI SAT DAILY OFF LOCK ON OFF O MOVE O ALL ERASE 8 FORMAT YES NO O 52 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page MODE Sets the recording mode 22 SHQ Super high quality monaural recording mode HQ High quality monaural recording mode SP Standard play monaural recording mode LP Long play monaural recording mode SENS Sets the microphone sensitivity 23 PH To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sou
23. K Locks the message so that you cannot move it erase it add a new message to it add an overwritten message to it or divide it ON The lock function is activated OFF The lock function is cancelled MOVE The selected message will be moved to the selected folder A z 46 B 0 0 o B Before attempting to move a message select the message to be moved and then go to the menu window ALL ERASE All messages in the selected folder will be erased 45 Select a folder from which all messages are to be erased and then go to the menu window and press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER while ALL ERASE is flashing FORMAT Sets the formatting of the drive YES ACCESS flashes and the drive will be formatted NO The drive will not be formatted H Notes e Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory e When the memory is formatted all the data stored in the IC recorder will be erased Once the memory has been erased you cannot retrieve the data that was erased 58 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer You can do the following when you connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable Copying messages from the IC recorder to your computer to save them page 63 You can copy the messages recorded on the IC recorder to save them Copying MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder page 64 You can copy the
24. OP ENTER 4 Press K lt or I to select OVER and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 5 Press W stop to exit the menu mode 6 When the message to be overwritten is played back press REC PAUSE and OVER will flash and the IC recorder stops in the recording pause mode 7 While OVER is flashing press REC PAUSE again The operation indicator will light in red and recording starts 8 Press W stop to stop recording H Notes e You cannot overwrite a recoding if the remaining memory is insufficient e The overwritten portion of a message will be recorded in the same recording mode If 10 minutes have passed after step 6 you must start the procedure again from the beginning E suonesado puip1oo y 19410 ai 32 Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone Microphone a microphone jack tt FOLDER MENU REC PAUSE e a 1 Connect an external microphone to the microphone jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode When the recording mode is set to SHQ or HQ and a stereo microphone is used you can record sound in stereo 2 Press FOLDER MENU to select the folder in which you want to record messages A OG or B 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The built in microphone is automatically cut off If the input level is not strong enough adjust the microphone sensitivity
25. Pack 3 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher excluding China Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher excluding China Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or higher Pre Installed H Notes e Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated on the left Windows 98 or Linux etc is used 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system please access the support home page for the IC recorder U S A tp www sony com recordersupport anada tp www sony ca ElectronicsSupport tp fr sony ca ElectronicsSupport atin American areas tp www sony latin com index crp hina and Korea tp www sony asia com support rorvpreseras Hardware environment Computer IBM PC AT or compatible CPU 1 GHz Pentium III processor or higher for Windows 7 800 MHz Pentium III processor or higher for Windows Vista 266 MHz Pentium II il Jayndwoy ino Buizn 67 processor or higher for Windows XP or Windows 2000 RAM 1 GB or more for Windows 7 32 bit version 2 GB or more for Windows 7 64 bit version 512 MB or more for Windows Vista 128 MB or more for Windows XP or Windo
26. R 3 Press F a or P to select ON and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press W stop to exit the menu mode Playing back a specified section repeatedly A B Repeat 1 During playback press G repeat A B to specify the starting point A A B B flashes 2 Press G repeat A B again to specify the finishing point B c and A B is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly To resume normal playback Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER To stop A B Repeat playback Press W stop To change the segment specified for A B Repeat playback During A B Repeat playback press G repeat A B again to specify a new starting point A Then specify a new finishing point B as in step 2 H Note You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point A that has been set Making the human voice clearer the noise cut function Bm PLAY STOP ENTER FOLDER MENU iea PP i When the noise cut function is set to ON in the menu the distortion of very low and high frequencies which are outside the human voice range is reduced therefore you can hear the human voice more clearly 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode il suolje1adg yoeghe d 19410 39 The menu mode window will be e When you are using the built in speaker or displayed monitoring the recording the noise cut
27. SONY 4 166 312 11 1 IC Recorder Getting Started Basic Operations E Other Recording Operations z Other Playback Operations _ BEEE Editing Messages mz About the Menu Function So Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information mz Troubleshooting Operating Instructions IC RECORDER ICD PX820 PX820M PX820D 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in China Owner s Record The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No ICD PX820 Serial No FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ETATS UNIS NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUEBEC For the customers in the United States The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not inst
28. Set VOR to OFF in step 3 H Note The VOR function is affected by the sound around you Set SENS in the menu according to the recording conditions If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity or for an important recording set VOR to OFF in the menu il suonesado Bulpso0ay 19410 25 Operating during Recording Monitoring the recording se Q headphone jack VOL If you connect commercially available headphones to the Q headphone jack before you start you can monitor the recording You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL but the recording level is fixed 26 Dividing a message during recording J DIVIDE S amp S j You can divide a message during recording so that the message is divided into two parts and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message Once a message is divided you cannot re combine the divided messages To combine the divided messages use the supplied application software 1 Press DIVIDE during recording DIVIDE and a new message number flash in the display window and the new message number is added at the point you pressed the button The message will be recorded as two messages however recording continues without stopping Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 A Message is divided Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping
29. aker Approx 10 hr Approx 10 hr Approx 10 hr Playback using the Approx 25 hr headphones Approx 25 hr Approx 25 hr Approx 25 hr hr hours 1 The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder 2 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 27 3 SHQ Super high quality monaural recording mode 4 HQ High quality monaural recording mode 5 SP Standard play monaural recording mode 6 LP Long play monaural recording mode g uonewuoju EUOHIPPYy 81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair check the following sections Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work IC recorder Symptom Remedy The IC recorder cannot be turned off Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow when the IC recorder is stopped page 11 The IC recorder cannot be turned on The HOLD switch is set Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that of the arrow page 11 Display does not disappear Display appears blurred Remove the protective film on the display window before you use the IC recorder The IC recorder does not operate The batteries have been inserte
30. alled and used in 28 accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Service Center 1 800 222 7669 or http www sony com Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model ICD PX820 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 USA Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference
31. and or other countries MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation LPEC and LDEG are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual The Digital Voice Editor uses software modules as shown below Microsoft DirectX Runtime 9 0c 2004 Microsoft Corporation All Rights Reserved 3 Notice for users Program 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Sony Corporation Documentation 2010 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual or the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation 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 WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice
32. ave selected B PLAY or PLAY the IC recorder will stop automatically at the beginning of that message when the playback ends To listen to the same message again Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER and the same message will be played back from the beginning To stop the alarm playback Press any button other than VOL while the alarm sound is heard If the HOLD function is activated you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button H Notes e You can set only one alarm each one message ALARM OFF or ON will not appear and the alarm cannot be set if the clock has not been set or no message has been recorded in the selected folder When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded you cannot set the alarm The alarm sounds even if you set BEEP to OFF in the menu page 57 If you try to set the alarm to play back a message at a previously set time on another message PRE SET will be displayed preventing new settings If the alarm time comes during recording the alarm will sound after the recording is finished e will flash when the alarm time comes If the alarm time comes while you are updating data the alarm will be cancelled automatically If more than one alarm time comes only the first message will be played back with an alarm Once the alarm is set the alarm will not be cancelled even after the message is played back If the alarm time comes w
33. cator is flashing in orange do not remove the batteries or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor Doing so may damage the data e Noise may be recorded if an object such as your finger etc accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording e Before making a recording be sure to check the battery indicator page 10 To avoid replacing batteries during a long recording session use a USB AC adaptor not supplied page 73 il suo e1ado oiseg Remaining memory indication During recording the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one Yn The memory is weds nearly full Vee Huei Zn TT gt 7 l Y Flashing When the remaining time of recording reaches 10 minutes the last one of the indication flashes If the remaining recording time display mode is selected the remaining recording time display will also flash when the remaining time reaches 1 minute The display will be changed automatically to the remaining time display When the memory is full recording automatically stops and and FULL will flash in the display window for about 3 seconds To continue recording first erase some of the messages 17 Listening H Note Before playback starts exit HOLD mode and turn on the power To start playback 1 Press FOLDER MENU to select the folder A 6 G6 oO ll FOLDER or B MENU 2 Press k lt or PP I to select the message you want to A play iqa Prit
34. connecting the IC recorder from YOUL COMPUEEL oo eee eeeeeeeeeteeteeee 61 Copying Messages from the IC Recorder to Your Computer to Save Them 63 Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder eeeeeeeeeeee 64 Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Softwares tiniest ita A Nels 65 What you can do using the Digital Voice Editor software 0 ee 65 System requirements 0 0 ee 67 Installing the software 68 Referring to the help files 71 Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory Data Storage Function 0 0 72 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor not supplied oseese isei 73 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC Outlet eniris 73 Precautions yesoni uraani 75 Specifications srno errena a a 77 System requirements for your COMPULER saaa noii ieia aii 77 Design and specifications 00 78 Battery life nsee nnas 80 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting cess 82 Error Messages scseseseseseseseeeseeeee 89 System Limitations oo 91 Display Window Guide 92 Md eX ei eee Silene Monte hie 94 Getting Started Step 1 Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder 1 Carrying pouch 1 Stereo microphone with shirt clip 1 Operating Instructions The some of the software stereo headphones carrying pouch and stereo microphone with shirt clip are supplied with LRO03 size AAA alkaline batteries some models in some regions only Remove th
35. cribed in Step 4 Setting the Clock on page 12 and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER When you select a day of the week or DAILY Press F or BP I to set the hour and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER press K lt or DP I to set the minute and then press gt PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press k or PP I to select the alarm sound either from B PLAY BEEP or PLAY and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER ALARM ON will be displayed 5 Press W stop to exit the menu mode The setting process is finished and t alarm indicator appears in the display window 42 B PLAY The selected message will be played back after the alarm BEEP Only the alarm will sound PLAY Only the selected message will be played back To change the alarm setting Start from step 2 on page 41 To cancel the alarm setting Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 41 In step 2 press k or PPI to select OFF and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER The alarm will be cancelled and the alarm indicator will disappear from the display window When the set date and time comes At the set time the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds and the selected message will be played back If you have selected BEEP only the alarm will sound If you have selected PLAY only the selected message will be played back During playback ALARM will flash in the display window If you h
36. d 1 Make sure that the operation indicator does not light 2 Perform the following operation on your computer On the Windows screen left click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer PO Left click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device The icon can be different on different operating systems On the Macintosh screen drag the IC_RECORDER on the desktop to Trash and drop it there For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer i Jayndwoy sno Buizyn 61 3 Make sure that the display of the IC recorder turns off 4 Disconnect the USB connecting cable connected to the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer 62 Copying Messages from the IC Recorder to Your Computer to Save Them To copy a message or a folder Drag and drop Leet fom You can save messages or folders by copying them from the IC recorder to your 3 ae ba Click and hold drag 1 Connect the IC recorder to your and then drop 9 computer page 60 3 o 2 Copy messages or folders you want to 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your save to your computer computer page 61 Drag and drop the messages or folders you want from IC_RECORDER to the local disc on your computer 63 Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder 3 Disconnec
37. d with incorrect polarity page 9 The batteries are weak page 10 The power to the IC recorder is off Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that of the arrow page 11 The HOLD function is activated Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that of the arrow page 14 You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory page 58 No sound comes from the speaker The volume is turned down completely page 18 Headphones are plugged in page 35 Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback the sound may come from the speaker Unplug the headphones and then insert them securely 82 Symptom Remedy The operation indicator does LED is set to OFF Display the menu and set LED to ON not light page 57 FULL is displayed and The memory is full Erase some of the messages page 20 or you cannot start recording erase all the messages after you store them on your computer FULL is displayed and e 99 messages have been recorded in the selected folder or 495 you cannot operate the IC messages when there are 5 folders in total have been recorded recorder Therefore you cannot record another message or move a message Erase some of the messages page 20 or erase all the messages af
38. e software may not be installed properly e When installing or uninstalling the software log on as a user name with the Computer administrator user account To find if the user name has a Computer administrator user account open the User Accounts from the Control Panel and refer to the section beneath the user name being displayed When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows 2000 Professional make sure to log on Windows as the user name of Administrator After installing the Microsoft DirectX module is also installed depending on the operation system of your computer This module is not deleted after uninstalling the software Be sure to close all running programs before installing the Digital Voice Editor software After installing the Digital Voice Editor software do not install the Memory Stick Voice Editor 1 0 1 1 1 2 2 0 software The Digital Voice Editor will not work properly Using the IC recorder you can save or edit the messages in the Memory Stick When the Memory Stick Voice Editor 1 0 1 1 1 2 2 0 software has already been installed installing the supplied software will automatically remove the Memory Stick Voice Editor software Messages are not removed 1 Make sure that the IC recorder is not connected then turn on your computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The IC Recorder Software Set
39. e film on the display window before you use the IC recorder g papes umop 2 You are cautioned that any changes or e C modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment USB connecting cable 1 EIS Application Software Digital Voice Editor CD ROM Application Software Dragon NaturallySpeaking DVD ROM Stereo headphones 1 foe Q R E 8 te e N e e e e N Index to parts and controls Front Built in microphone Operation indicator Display window DIVIDE button REC PAUSE button K lt review fast backward button E stop button Speaker microphone jack Q headphone jack ERASE button VOL volume button 13 FOLDER MENU button 14 5 repeat A B button 15 gt PLAY STOP ENTER button 16 i cue fast forward button 17 Strap hole A strap is not supplied Rear 18 Battery compartment 19 HOLD switch 20 Y USB connector These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot Use it as a reference point for operations or to identify each terminal Step 2 Preparing a Power Source Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder Slide and lift the battery compartment lid insert LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries with correct polarity and close the lid If
40. e some messages before recording SET DATE Set the clock otherwise you cannot set the alarm FULL 99 flashes at the same time As there are already 99 messages in the current folder you cannot record a new message Erase some messages before recording FULL folder indicator flashes at the same time As there are already 99 messages in the folder to which you want to move a message you cannot move the message Erase some messages before moving g Bunooys jqnoi NO DATA e The selected folder does not have any messages You cannot move a message or set the alarm etc because of this ERR DATA e You cannot play or edit messages because the data of the selected file is damaged LO BATT q__ flashes at the same time You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power Prepare new batteries to replace the current ones 89 Error message Cause Remedy PRE SET e You set the alarm to play back a message at a date and time previously set on another message Change the alarm setting BACK D e You set the alarm when the time has already passed Check it and set the appropriate date and time LOCK flashes at the same time You selected a message that has been locked You cannot move it erase it add a new message to it add an overwritten message to it or divide it Set LOCK to OFF in the menu befo
41. ecorder is required to process a large amount of data the start up window may be displayed for an extended period of time This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder Wait until the start up display disappears from the display window While a USB AC adaptor not supplied is being used the remaining battery indicator does not appear in the display window 74 Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 3 0 V or 2 4 V DC Use two LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries or two NH AAA rechargeable batteries On safety Do not operate the unit while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle On handling e Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit remove the batteries and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Be careful not to allow water to splash on the unit The unit is not water proof In particular be careful in the following situations When you have the unit in your pocket and go to the bathroom etc When you bend down the unit may drop into the water and may get wet When you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed to rain snow or humidity Incircumstances where you get sweaty If you touch the unit with wet hands or if you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty clothes the unit may get
42. ejqnol 91 Display Window Guide 92 Folder indicator Displays the folder A B 6 O or B you have selected Microphone sensitivity Displays the microphone sensitivity AH high To record at a meeting or in a quiet spacious place 2 low To record for dictation or in a noisy place Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set for a message Repeat play indicator Appears when a message is played back repeatedly 10 Selected message number REC DATE recorded date indicator The recorded date or time is displayed with the REC DATE indicator REMAIN indicator When the IC recorder is in the recording or stop mode the remaining recording time is displayed with the REMAIN indicator or when the IC recorder is in the playback mode the remaining time of the current message is displayed with the REMAIN indicator Remaining memory indicator Displays the remaining memory and decreases one by one during recording Battery indicator Displays the remaining battery power Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode set using the menu when the IC recorder is in the recording or stop mode and displays the current recording mode when the IC recorder is in the playback mode SHQ Super high quality monaural recording mode HQ High quality monaural recording mode SP Standard play monaural recording mode LP Long play monaural recordin
43. essages using Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software Only when Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 5 0 or higher Preferred or Professional Edition is installed on your computer You can set cancel the user name of the IC recorder changing alarm settings etc on your computer 66 e Using the CD Recording Tool for the Digital Voice Editor you can play tracks of a CD in the computer s CD drive and save CD tracks onto the computer s hard disk in a file format that the Digital Voice Editor supports Saved files can then be transferred to an IC recorder using the Digital Voice Editor Use of the CD Recording Tool for DVE and or the CD Burning Tool for DVE is limited to the personal purposes H Note For information on using Dragon NaturallySpeaking please refer to the documentation supplied with the software System requirements To use the supplied software your computer must meet the operating system requirements and hardware environment described below Operating systems Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Starter Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1 or higher Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1 or higher Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 or higher Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service
44. fter you have turned on the IC recorder and leave it without doing anything the display goes off automatically Press any button to show the display 3 a10H gt Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow The IC recorder is turned on and ACCESS flashes Turning the power off When you are not using the IC recorder you can prevent the batteries from getting weak quickly by turning the power off Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode OFF flashes The IC recorder turns off within a few seconds g papes umep 11 Step 4 Setting the Clock AL AGT FOLDER MENU C N wT kea gt Bm PLAY STOP ENTER You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time the year section flashes in the display window 12 Setting the clock after preparing a power source 1 Press K lt or PP I to set the year month day hour and minute in sequence and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press W stop to return to the stop mode display Setting the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode you can set the clock using the menu 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the me
45. g mode m recording indicator Appears while the IC recorder is recording 2 N CUT noise cut indicator Appears when N CUT is set to ON in the menu 13 LOCK indicator Appears when LOCK is set to ON in the menu 14 EASY S easy search indicator Appears when the EASY S is set to ON in the menu 15 DPC Digital Pitch Control indicator Appears when the DPC is set to ON in the menu 16 Total number of messages in the folder DPC setting 17 Elapsed time Remaining time Recorded or Recording date and time indication Message i Bunooysejqnol 93 94 Index A AGB Repeat westssusiwercusnsicennetteccess 39 Adding a recording seseee 28 52 54 Adding an overwrite recording 30 52 54 Adjusting the volume 19 26 Al arin s 22 siete tess eee 41 52 57 B Battery life ienai ea hes 80 Built in microphone s es 16 Cc Connecting the IC recorder to your COMPUEED it eEG ai 60 Continuous play oe 38 52 55 Copying Messages oo cece eects 63 Cie REVIEW ee as ESS 35 D Digital Voice Editor 000 cc eeeeseeeeeeeeee 65 Dividing a message s es 26 47 DPC Digital Pitch Control 36 52 54 E Easy seare henorus 35 52 55 Editing messages ccsseeceeeeeeeeeeeees 45 Erasing aeea aiae aii 20 Erasing all messages s 45 Error messages s s sissssiseserinererenerenesee 89 F F lder maannainen 15 18 46 61
46. g system please access the support home page for the IC recorder U S A http www sony com recordersupport Canada http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport http fr sony ca ElectronicsSupport Latin American areas http www sony latin com index crp China and Korea http www sony asia com support Hardware environment Port USB port Sound board Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems H Note The following systems are not supported Operating systems other than the ones indicated on page 77 Personally constructed computers or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi boot environment Multi monitor environment 78 Design and specifications IC recorder section Capacity User available capacity 2 GB approx 1 8 GB 1 929 622 016 Byte A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area Frequency range SHQ 75 Hz 20 000 Hz HQ 75 Hz 17 000 Hz e SP 75 Hz 15 000 Hz LP 80 Hz 3 500 Hz Bit rate and sampling frequencies for MP3 files 1 e SHQ 44 1 kHz 192 kbps stereo e HQ 44 1 kHz 128 kbps stereo e SP 44 1 kHz 48 kbps mono e LP 11 025 kHz 8 kbps mono Bit rate 32 kbps 320 kbps VBR Sampling frequencies 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz 1 The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported Not all encoders are supported General Speaker Approx 28
47. gt PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press W stop to exit the menu mode OH To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound such as a recording made in a spacious room OL To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth a sound near the IC recorder or a loud sound The microphone sensitivity is set to g H when you purchase the IC recorder 24 Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function REC PAUSE Bm PLAY STOPeENTER FOLDER MENU You can set the VOR Voice Operated Recording function to ON when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound and pause when no sound is heard eliminating recording during soundless periods 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press k or PP I to select VOR and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press k or PP I to select ON and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER The VOR function is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder 4 Press W stop to exit the menu mode 5 Press REC PAUSE and VOR appear in the display window The recording pauses when no sound is detected and VOR and PAUSE flash When the IC recorder detects sound again the recording starts again To cancel the VOR function
48. hile another message is being played back with an alarm he payback stops and the new message will be played back If you divide a message you have set an alarm for the alarm setting remains on only he first part of the divided message If you delete a message on which you have set an alarm that alarm will be also cancelled If the alarm time comes during erasing operation alarm will sound for 10 seconds after the erasing is finished and playback begins i suonesado yoeghe d 19410 43 Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment Tape recorder etc Zh Q headphone jack ica X CA A gt PLAY STOP ENTER You can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment Before you start recording we recommend you to make trial recording first 1 Connect the Q headphone jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector 44 stereo minijack of other equipment using an audio connecting cable 2 Press PLAY STOP ENTER to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode A message from the IC recorder will be recorded on the piece of equipment connected 3 Press W stop on the IC recorder and the connected equipment at the same time to stop recording Optional audio connecting cables not supplied To the IC To the other recorder equipment RK G139 Stereo Mini plug mini plug monaural RK G13
49. mm 1 1 8 in dia Input Output e Microphone jack minijack stereo input for plug in power minimum input level 0 5 mV 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone e Headphone jack minijack stereo output for 8 ohms 300 ohms headphones e USB connector High Speed USB compatible Playback speed control DPC 100 to 50 Power output 300 mW Power requirements Two LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries supplied 3 0 V DC Two NH AAA rechargeable batteries not supplied 2 4 V DC Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Dimensions w h d not incl projecting parts and controls JEITA 2 37 mm x 111 mm x 21 2 mm 1 1 2 in x 4 3 8 in x 27 32 in Mass JEITA 2 Approx 71 g 2 1 2 oz including LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries 2 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Supplied accessories See page 7 Optional accessories Active speaker SRS M50 Electret condenser microphone ECM CZ10 ECM DS70P ECM DS30P U S A Canada Latin America and Korea only ECM DM5P ECM Z60 U S A only ECM CS10 ECM TL1 Audio connecting cable excluding China RK G136 RK G139 Rechargeable battery NH AAA B2K U S A Canada Latin America and Korea only NH AAA B2E China only USB AC adaptor AC USOAD U S A and Canada only AC U50A Latin America and Korea only AC NWUM5S0 China only Battery charger BCG 34HS2KA U S
50. na 26 Adding a Recording ossessi 28 Adding a recording to a previously recorded Message cece 28 Adding an overwrite recording during playback sneki i 30 Recording via Other Devices ou 32 Recording with an external S80 02 Ke 9 10 cnn 32 Recording from other equipment 33 Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Method 35 Convenient playback methods 35 Adjusting the playback speed the DPC function Changing the Playback Settings 38 Playing back all messages in a folder continuously the continuous play 38 Making the human voice clearer the noise cut function 0 39 5 6 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm oo ee 41 Playback via Other Devices 44 Recording with other equipment 44 Editing Messages Erasing All Messages in a Folder 45 Moving a Message to a Different Folder ts ecventi sis erraia Aai aa 46 Dividing a Message into Two ee 47 Selecting the Display 49 About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 51 Menu Settings s s sesessesessersesrsssesisesesees 52 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your COMpPUter issos niesienie iiia 59 System requirements for your COM i iesse iut ar a ETE 59 Connecting the IC recorder to your COMPUTED erne ar ta NEE Eee IST 60 Structure of folders and files 61 Dis
51. nd such as a recording made in a spacious room AL To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth a sound near the IC recorder or a loud sound VOR Sets the VOR Voice Operated Recording function 24 ON Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is heard eliminating recording during soundless periods The VOR function is activated when REC PAUSE is pressed OFF The VOR function does not work uonouny nuan y noqy 53 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page REC OP Adds a recording to a previously recorded message or adds 28 30 an overwrite recording during playback ON You can add a recording or overwrite a recording ADD You can add a recording OVER You can overwrite a recording OFF You cannot add a recording or overwrite a recording DPC Sets the DPC Digital Pitch Control function 36 ON You can adjust the speed of the playback in a range from 100 to 50 by 10 increments for the setting and by 5 increments for the setting 30 OFF The DPC function is cancelled N CUT Sets the noise cut function 39 ON The distortion of very low and high frequencies which are outside the human voice range is reduced therefore you can hear the human voice more clearly OFF The noise cut function does not work 54 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page EASY S Sets the ea
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53. nu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press k or PP I to select SET DATE and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press k or PP I to select AUTO or MANUAL and then press gt PLAY STOP ENTER When you select AUTO the clock is automatically adjusted using the clock in the computer connected to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is started When you select MANUAL the year section flashes Proceed to the next steps 4 Press K lt or PP I to set the year month day hour and minute in sequence and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER g papes umep 5 Press W stop to return to the stop mode display H Tips e Press FOLDER MENU to return to the previous operation You can set the time display for the clock to 12H 12 hour display or 24H 24 hour display in the HOUR menu When 12H 12 hour display is set AM or PM appears in the display window H Note If you do not press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode 13 Preventing Accidental Operation HOLD Locking the buttons Meee a10H gt Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the recording or playback mode HOLD will flash indicating that all the functions
54. og box used to select an ICD P series is displayed Select Yes to edit messages recorded using ICD P series 5 When the Ready to Install the Program window appears click Install The installation starts 6 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears select Yes I want to restart my computer now then click Finish The computer will be restarted When the computer has been restarted installation is completed Uninstalling the software When you wish to uninstall the software follow the steps below For Windows 2000 or Windows XP 1 Click Start and select Settings Control Panel then Add or Remove Programs or Add Remove Applications 2 Select Digital Voice Editor 3 from the list and click Remove or Change Remove 3 Follow the instructions on the screen For Windows Vista or Windows 7 1 Click Start Control Panel Programs then select and click Uninstall a Program from the category 2 Select Digital Voice Editor 3 from the list and click Uninstall 3 Click Continue in the User Account control window 4 Follow the instructions on the screen H Note If you wish to move the software to another drive or directory after it is installed you must uninstall the software first then re install it The software does not work properly if you just move the software files Tip Uninstallation does not remove the message files Referring to the help files
55. on the IC recorder When a plug in power type microphone is connected power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder 4 Press W stop to stop recording Recommended microphones e Stereo microphone with shirt clip is supplied with some models in some regions only The clip is detachable e You can use the Sony ECM CZ10 ECM DS70P ECM DS30P U S A Canada Latin America and Korea only ECM DM5P ECM Z60 U S A only ECM CS 10 electret condenser microphone not supplied Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM TL1 headphone type electret condenser microphone not supplied to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone For details on how to make the connection refer to the operating instructions supplied with the ECM TL1 microphone H Notes e After you have made the connection check the sound quality of the conversation and the recording level before you start recording If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is recorded the conversation may be recorded with lower level of sound In this case start recording after the conversation has started The VOR function may not work depending on the kind of telephone or the line condition e We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any inconvenience even if you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder Your dealer may not handle some of the optional accessories Please ask the dealer for de
56. peed in the menu The message is played back in natural tones thanks to the digital processing function 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press K lt or PP I to select DPC and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press K lt or P to select ON and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press k or PP I to adjust the speed of the playback and then press Bb PLAY STOP ENTER Every time P is pressed you can increase the speed by 5 for from 50 to 0 and 10 for between 0 and 100 Every time k is pressed you can decrease the speed by 5 for from 0 to 50 and 10 for between 100 and 0 5 Press W stop to exit the menu mode To resume normal playback Set DPC to OFF in step 3 il suoljesadg yoeghe d 19410 37 Changing the Playback Settings Playing back all messages in a folder continuously the continuous play J Play STOP ENTER Sa FOLDER MENU C SN aa Ke PPIs You can select the continuous play mode with CONT in the menu When you set CONT to ON you can play back all messages in a folder continuously 38 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press k or PP I to select CONT and then press PLAY STOP ENTE
57. r into the system standby hibernate mode while being connected to the IC recorder Messages cannot be played No sound board is installed back Playback sound e No speaker is built in or connected to the computer volume is too low The volume of the sound is turned down Turn up the volume on the computer Refer to the instruction manual of the computer The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the Increase Volume feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder a Bunooysejqnol Saved message files cannot You cannot play back a message whose file format the Digital be played back or edited Voice Editor software does not support Depending on the file format you cannot use part of editorial features of the software 87 Symptom Remedy Counter or slider moves incorrectly There is noise This happens when you play back messages that you divided combined overwrote or added a recording Save a message in the hard disk first and then add it to the IC recorder Select the saving file format that suits the IC recorder you use Operation is slow when there e are many messages When the total number of messages increases the operation becomes slower regardless of the length of the recording time Display does not work during saving adding or deleting of messages It takes a longer time to copy or delete long messages After completing operations the display works normally
58. r may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Method Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality e To listen with the headphones Connect the supplied or commercially available headphones to the Q headphone jack The built in speaker will be automatically disconnected e To listen from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker not supplied to the Q headphone jack Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback Easy Search When EASY S is set to ON page 55 in the menu you can quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback by pressing k or PP I repeatedly during playback You can go back approx 3 seconds by pressing k once or advance approx 10 seconds by pressing PI once This function is useful for locating a desired point in a long recording Searching forward backward during playback Cue Review e To search forward Cue Press and hold gt during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback e To search backward Review Press and hold K lt d during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound This is useful to check one word forward or back Then if you press and hold the button the IC recorder sta
59. rase is locked in the menu the message is not erased Selecting a message and erasing it 1 Select the message you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode 2 Press ERASE while you are playing back the message you want to erase or press and hold ERASE during the stop mode A beep will sound and the message number and ERASE will flash When BEEP in the menu is set to OFF no beep sound will be heard A rH lt 1 1 mxi Na VO ra za Aal 20 3 Press ERASE again ERASE appears in the display window and the selected message will be erased When a message is erased the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages To cancel erasing 1 Press W stop before step 3 of Selecting a message and erasing it JO Q Erasing another message Proceed with the same steps again from the beginning Erasing a part of one message Divide the message into two messages first page 47 and then proceed with the same steps from the beginning il suolyesodo oiseg 21 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting the recording 2 Press ea or gt to select MODE mode and then press B PLAY STOP ENTER e PLAY STOPeENTER j FOLDER MENU 3 Press K lt or PP I to select SHQ HQ SP or LP and then press gt PLAY STOP ENTER
60. re editing the message NO SUPPORT This data is not in a file format that is supported by the IC recorder The IC recorder supports MP3 files mp3 See Design and specifications on page 78 You cannot play back copyright protected files NO EDIT The selected message is not the one that was recorded using the IC recorder You cannot divide it add a recording to it or overwrite it etc You cannot add a recording or overwrite a recording because the message to which you want to add a recording or overwrite a recording is over the maximum size limit NO MOVE folder indicator You cannot move a message because there is more than one flashes at the same time folder that has files with same name Change the file names OFF REC OP You cannot add a recording or overwrite a recording because REC OP is set to OFF Set it to ON NEW message number flashes at the same time e The maximum recording message music file size is 500 MB When the recording message music file size exceeds the maximum size limit exceeded recording is recorded as a new message ERR ACCESS ERR 01 ERR 06 e A system error other than the above has occurred Remove the batteries and re insert them page 9 90 System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder Symptom Cause Remedy You cannot record
61. rts to search at higher speed When messages are played back to the end of the last message e When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last message END flashes up for 5 seconds and the operation indicator lights up in green You cannot hear the playback sound e When END and the operation indicator go off the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last message e If you press and hold k d while END is flashing the messages are played back ii suonesado yoeghe d 19410 35 rapidly and normal playback will start at the point you release the button e If the last message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the message press and hold P to go to the end of the message and then press K lt while END is flashing to go back to the desired point e For messages other than the last one go to the beginning of the next message and play backward to the desired point Playing back a message repeatedly During playback press and hold B gt PLAY STOP ENTER until c appears The selected message will be played back repeatedly To resume normal playback press Bb PLAY STOP ENTER again 36 Adjusting the playback speed the DPC function fal LAY STOPeENTER I all FOLDER MENU When you set the DPC Digital Pitch Control function to ON you can adjust the playback speed between 100 and 50 of normal s
62. s W stop to stop recording H Notes e You cannot add a recording if the remaining memory is insufficient e The added portion of a message will be 4 Press e lt or gt to select ADD eo in the same recording mode If 10 minutes have passed after step 6 you and then press Be PLAY must start the procedure again from the STOP ENTER beginning 5 Press W stop to exit the menu mode 6 When the message to be added is played back press REC PAUSE and ADD will flash and the IC recorder stops in the recording pause mode T While ADD is flashing press REC PAUSE again E suonesado puip1oo y 19410 29 30 Adding an overwrite recording during playback REC PAUSE Bm PLAY STOP ENTER FOLDER MENU When REC OP in the menu is set to OVER you can add an overwrite recording after a selected point in a recorded message The remainder of the message after the selected point is deleted The starting point of an overwrite recording Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 x The deleted part of Message 2 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 A Added overwrite recording in Message 2 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode The menu window will be displayed 2 Press K lt or PP I to select REC OP and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press K lt or P to select ON and then press B gt PLAY ST
63. select MOVE and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER The destination folder indicator flashes DOL A 4 Press k or P to select the folder that you want to move the message into and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER The message is moved to the last position in the destination folder When you move a message to another folder the original message in the previous folder will be deleted 5 Press W stop to exit the menu mode To cancel moving the message Press W stop before step 4 H Note If 99 messages have been recorded in the folder to which you want to move a message you cannot move it Dividing a Message into Two 1 Press DIVIDE while you are playing mea back the message you want to divide The current message number and DIVIDE flash LZZ LP DIVIDE kea PP i 2 Press DIVIDE DIVIDE appears a new number is added to the newer part of the divided message and the message numbers of You can divide a message during playback the following messages will be so that the message is divided into two parts incremented by one and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message By dividing a message you can easily find the Wa Aiesa is divided point from which you want to play back when you make a long recording such as at a meeting You can divide a message until the total number of messages in the folder reaches 99 g sebessey unipg
64. ssages on the computer You can play back messages on the computer using the following functions one message repeat playback A B Repeat playback easy search as well as normal playback You can also adjust the playback speed Transferring messages saved on your computer to the IC recorder to play You can transfer messages saved on your computer as well as other files such as voice files sent by e mail MSV LPEC ADPCM files WAV files MP3 files WMA files by file or by folder to the IC recorder You can also play them back using the IC recorder Editing messages saved on your computer or IC recorder using your computer You can change message titles or user names sort messages set delete priority marks or bookmarks divide combine il Jayndwoy ino Buizyn 65 messages etc on your computer depending on the format of the file You can change the order of the messages in the IC recorder using the computer You can also save messages saved on your computer by converting the voice format to a more appropriate one Creating your own original audio or data CDs Using the CD Burning Tool for the Digital Voice Editor you can make your original music CD or data CD from files recorded using the IC recorder or from files saved on your computer s hard disk using the Digital Voice Editor Other convenient uses e You can send voice e mail messages using MAPI e mail software You can transcribe your IC recorder m
65. sy search function 35 ON You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing PH and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing K lt This function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recording OFF The easy search function does not work When you press PP i or E lt a message will be moved forward or backward CONT Plays back the messages in the selected folder continuously 38 ON The CONT function is activated OFF A message is played back and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message p uonouny nuan y noqy 55 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page DISPLAY Changes the display mode 49 ELAPSE During recording the recording time of the current message During playing back the elapsed playback time of one message REMAIN During recording or being stopped the available recording time During playing back the remaining time of the message REC DATE Date recorded REC TIME Time recorded H Notes e If the remaining recording time is less than 1 minute the display will change automatically to the remaining time display and the display will flash e If the IC recorder is left unoperated for more than 3 seconds in the stop mode the display will return to the current time regardless of the display setting SET DATE Sets the clock 12 AUTO When the IC recorder is connected to a computer that is running the Digital Voice Editor the clock will be au
66. t the IC recorder from your computer page 61 You can copy MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping them and you can then play them back on the IC recorder 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer page 60 2 Copy the MP3 files to the IC recorder On the Windows screen using Explorer and on the Macintosh screen using Finder drag and drop the files into one of the folders from A to E located under the VOICE folder that is in the TC_RECORDER folder on your computer You can copy up to 99 files to one folder 64 Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software What you can do using the Digital Voice Editor software The Digital Voice Editor software allows you to transfer messages that you have recorded using the IC recorder to your computer You can save them on your computer play them back and edit them You can also transfer music files saved on your computer to the IC recorder For details on using the Digital Voice Editor software refer to the help files Transferring messages recorded on the IC recorder to your computer You can save messages that you have recorded using the IC recorder on your computer s hard disk by message by folder or all messages at one time You can select a format to be used to save those messages as follows MSV LPEC files MSV ADPCM files MP3 files Windows standard WAV files Playing back me
67. tailed information Recording from other equipment Other equipment SS microphone jack S FOLDER MENU all J REC PAUSE E suonesado puip oo y 19410 You can make music files without using the computer by recording the sound from other equipment connected to the IC recorder Tips e Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first e If the input level is not strong enough connect the headphone jack minijack stereo of other equipment to the 33 microphone jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder 1 Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode Connect the audio output connector stereo mini plug of other equipment to the microphone jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable page 34 2 Press FOLDER MENU to select the folder in which you want to record messages A O O o B 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The built in microphone is automatically cut off 4 Press W stop to stop recording Optional audio connecting cables not supplied To the IC To the other recorder equipment RK G139 Stereo Mini plug mini plug monaural RK G136 Stereo Stereo mini plug mini plug H Notes When recording from other equipment the microphone sensitivity cannot be adjusted e Your deale
68. ter you store them on your computer The VOR function is activated Set VOR to OFF in the menu page 24 Recording is interrupted Noise is heard An object such as your finger etc accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was recorded The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording Clean the plug The Q headphones plug is dirty Clean the plug SENS microphone sensitivity is set to AL Display the menu and set SENS to H page 23 Recording level is low a Bujooysejqnol 83 Symptom Remedy You cannot divide a message You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder you cannot divide a message in that folder 99 messages have been recorded in the selected folder Erase some of the messages page 20 or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer You may not be able to divide a message at the beginning or at the end of the message because of system limitations If you divide a message frequently the unit may become unable to divide the message further When recording from other e equipment the input level is too strong or not strong enough Connect the headphone jack of other equipment
69. that may cause undesired operation Notice for the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Avertissement pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada The recorded music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer Depending on the types of the text and characters the text shown on the IC recorder may not be displayed properly on device This is due to The capacity of the connected IC recorder The IC recorder is not functioning normally Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the IC recorder Trademarks Microsoft Windows Windows Vista Windows Media Outlook DirectX and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Apple Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the USA and other countries Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Nuance the Nuance logo Dragon Dragon NaturallySpeaking and RealSpeak are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc and or its affiliates in the United States
70. the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached attach it as illustrated Tips e When replacing the batteries messages recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the batteries e When replacing the batteries the clock continues moving for a certain period of time after you remove the batteries H Notes e Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder g papes umep e When replacing the batteries be sure to replace both batteries with new ones e Do not charge dry batteries e When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion Clock setting display appears and the year section flashes when you insert batteries for the first time or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time See Setting the clock after preparing a power source on page 12 to set the date and time g 10 When to replace the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition Battery remain indication xa Replace the old batteries with new ones 4 z LO BATT flashes and the IC recorder will stop operation Step 3 Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Tips e When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time we recommend to turn off the IC recorder When 10 minutes have passed a
71. tly The battery life in this case varies depending on humidity or other environmental conditions Usually the batteries last about 2 months If you do not intend to use the IC recorder for an extended period of time it is recommended that you turn the power off page 11 or remove the batteries The changed menu setting does not function If the batteries are removed just after the menu setting is changed the menu setting may not function It takes a long time for the IC e recorder to start If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data it may take longer for the IC recorder to start This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder Wait until the start up display disappears The IC recorder does not operate correctly Take out the batteries and insert them again page 9 The IC recorder is not recognized by your computer A folder file cannot be transferred from your computer Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the supplied USB connecting cable Connect the IC recorder using the supplied USB connecting cable Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described on page 77 Depending on the USB port position the IC recorder may not be recognized If this happens try another port ii Bunooysejqnol The file transferred from your computer cannot be played back
72. tomatically adjusted according to that computer MANUAL You can set the clock manually by setting year month day hour and minute in sequence HOUR Sets the clock display 13 12H AM12 00 midnight PM12 00 noon 24H 0 00 midnight 12 00 noon 56 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page BEEP Sets whether a beep will be heard or not ON A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted or an error has occurred OFF No beep sound will be heard H Note The alarm sounds even if you set BEEP to OFF in the menu LED Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation ON During recording or playback the operation indicator lights or flashes OFF The operation indicator does not light or flash even during operation H Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer the operation indicator lights or flashes even if LED is set to OFF ALARM Sets the alarm 41 ON To set the alarm select ON and set the date time or day of the week or choose DAILY for playback B PLAY The selected message will be played back after the alarm when the alarm time comes BEEP Only the alarm will sound when the alarm time comes PLAY Only the selected message will be played back when the alarm time comes OFF The alarm setting is cancelled Fi uonouny nuan y jnNogy 57 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page LOC
73. up menu starts up automatically and the Welcome to IC Recorder Software Setup window appears If the Welcome to IC Recorder Software Setup menu does not start up open the DVE folder in the Setup folder on the CD ROM then double click setup exe 3 Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement select I accept the terms of the license agreement then click Next The Software Install window appears 4 Select Digital Voice Editor then click Install Follow the instructions on the screen to make the settings required for installation If you have already installed a previous version of the Digital Voice Editor or any version of the Memory Stick Voice Editor The dialog box used to uninstall a previous version of the Digital Voice Editor or any version of the Memory Stick Voice Editor will be displayed Follow the instructions on the screen to E Jayndwoy sno uIZINN 69 uninstall the software The message files are not removed H Note If any illegal data modification is attempted or a file is used for other than private purposes the file may become unplayable or the Digital Voice Editor may become inoperable When the dialog box used to select how to save files is displayed When you save files recorded using the IC recorder onto the computer named above you can select whether you wish to convert them into the MP3 format Select the desired setting When the dial
74. wet e You may feel pain in your ears if you use the headphones when the ambient air is very dry This is not because of a malfunction of the headphones but because of static electricity accumulated in your body You can reduce static electricity by wearing non synthetic clothes that prevent the emergence of static electricity On noise e Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback e Noise may be recorded when an object such as your finger etc rubs or scratches the unit during recording g uonewuoju BUONIPPYy 75 On maintenance To clean the exterior use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water Do not use alcohol benzine or thinner If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on a tape recorder or to a computer etc 762 Specifications System requirements for your computer To use your computer with the Digital Voice Editor software To use your computer with the Digital Voice Editor software see System requirements on page 67 To use your computer without the Digital Voice Editor software To use your computer with the IC recorder without the
75. ws 2000 Hard disk space 300 MB or more CD ROM drive When creating an audio CD or data CD a CD R RW drive is needed Port USB port Sound board Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems Display High color 16 bit or more and 800 x 480 dots or more Internet access for Voice Mail function and CD database service H Note The following systems are not supported Operating systems other than the ones indicated on page 67 Personally constructed computers or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi boot environment Multi monitor environment 68 Note on transcribing a message When you use Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software to transcribe a message your computer must also meet the system requirements that the Dragon NaturallySpeaking requires Note on sending a voice e mail When you use Microsoft Outlook Express 5 5 6 0 7 0 Microsoft Outlook 2000 2002 2003 2007 or Microsoft Windows Mail to send a voice e mail of a message your computer must also meet the system requirements that the Outlook Express Outlook or Windows Mail requires Installing the software Install the Digital Voice Editor software on your computer s hard disk H Notes 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported e While installing the software do not connect or disconnect the USB connecting cable Th
76. y the message number as the divided messages now each have message numbers Selecting the Display _ J Bm PLAY STOP ENTER Sy FOLDER MENU C NI wT kea gt When the IC recorder is in the recording recording pause stop or playback modes you can select elapsed time remaining time REMAIN recorded date REC DATE or recorded time REC TIME to be displayed in the display window 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press K lt or PP I to select DISPLAY and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press K lt or PP I to select ELAPSE REMAIN REC DATE or REC TIME and then press B PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press W stop to exit the menu mode g sebessey unipg 49 The display will change as shown below REC DATE indicator REMAIN indicator Elapsed time remaining time with the REMAIN indicator recorded date with the REC DATE indicator or recorded time with the REC DATE indicator Tf the clock has not been set Y M D will be displayed Tf the clock has not been set will be displayed While the IC recorder is in the recording recording pause mode Elapsed time Displays the recording time of the current message Remaining Displays the remaining time recording time of the IC recorder Recorded Displays the date when the IC

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