Sony ICD-BX800 User's Manual
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1. Appears when a message is played back repeatedly 5 Selected message number 6 REC DATE recorded date indicator The recorded date or time is displayed with the REC DATE indicator Appears while the IC recorder is recording 12 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 date or time indication Message 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 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 When replacing the batteries the clock continues moving for a certain period of time after you remove the batteries H Notes Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder2. e When replacing the batteries be sure to replace both batteries with new ones 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 to set the date and time When to replace the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition Battery remain indication sax Replace the old batteries with new ones zr LO BATT flashes and the IC recorder will stop operation Step 3 Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow The IC recorder turns 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 Tips e When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time we recommend to turn off the IC recorder e When 10 minutes have passed after you have turned on t
3. adjust the volume level on the equipment connected to the IC recorder Key Recommended microphones 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 DM5P ECM Z60 U S A only ECM CS10 ECM CZ10 ECM DS70P ECM DS30P electret condenser microphone not supplied Recording sound from a telephone ora 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 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 detailed information Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message When REC OP in the menu is set to ADD you can add a record
4. NH AAA rechargeable batteries not supplied 2 4 V DC Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Maximum recording time Dimensions w h d not incl projecting parts and controls JEITA 37 mm x 111 mm x 21 2 mm 1 1 2 in x 43 8 in x 27 32 in Mass JEITA Approx 71 g 2 1 2 oz including LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Supplied accessories See Step 1 Checking the Contents of the Package Optional accessories Active speaker SRS M50 Electret condenser microphone ECM DMS5P ECM Z60 U S A only ECM CS10 ECM CZ10 ECM DS70P ECM DS30P ECM TLI Audio connecting cable RK G136 RK G139 excluding Europe Rechargeable battery NH AAA B2K Battery charger BCG 34HS2KA excluding Latin America BCG 34HLD22K Latin America only Audio connecting cable To the IC To the other recorder equipment RK G139 Stereo Mini plug mini plug monaural RK G136 Stereo Stereo mini plug mini plug 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 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 20 min 89 hr 534 hr 25 min hr hours min minutes W
5. a message during recording H Notes 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 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 Message is divided Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping raj Tip You can divide the currently recorded message during recording pause e You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message e You cannot divide a message at the very beginning 0 5 seconds from the beginning of the message 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 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 When you divide a message into two at the point of division the end of the first message and the beginning of the second messa
6. in a recorded message The remainder of the message after the selected point is deleted The starting point of an overwrite recording 4 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of we Message 2 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Added overwrite recording in Message 2 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press Haa or PPI to select REC OP and then press B gt PLAY STOPeENTER 3 Press a lt or PPI to select ON and then press B gt PLAY STOP eENTER Other Playback Operations 4 Press a lt or P to select OVER and then press B gt PLAY STOPeENTER 5 Press E 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 E 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 e If 10 minutes have passed after step 6 you must start the procedure again from the beginning Convenient Playback Methods Listening with better sound quality e To listen with the headphones Connect a supplied or commercially avail
7. 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 In circumstances 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 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
8. point B e You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point A 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 Step 1 Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder 1 Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries 2 ae eo Stereo headphones 1 Carrying pouch 1 Stereo microphone with shirt clip 1 Operating Instructions The stereo headphones carrying pouch and stereo microphone with shirt clip are supplied with some models in some regions only You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Index to parts and controls Front Built in microphone Operation indicator Display window DIVIDE button REC PAUSE button F review fast backward button E stop button Speaker CO INI o Ou A o N microphone jack Q headphone jack ERASE button VOL volume button FOLDER MENU button G repeat A B button b gt PLAY STOP eENTER button PP i cue fast forward button an N ms es A oa D 17 Strap hole A strap is
9. point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for the customers the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents 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 The IC recorder cannot be turned off e Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow when the IC recorder is in the stop mode The IC recorder cannot be turned on e The HOLD switch is set Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that of the arrow 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 e The batt
10. will be moved forward or backward CONT Plays back the messages in the selected folder continuously ON The CONT function is activated OFF Menu items Settings Initial setting H Notes e You can set only one alarm each one message e 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 e 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 e 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 e If the alarm time comes during recording the alarm will sound after the recording is finished ey will flash when the alarm time comes e If the alarm time comes while you are updating data the alarm will be cancelled automatically e If more than one alarm time comes only the first message will be played back with an alarm e Once the alarm is set the alarm will not be cancelled even after the message is played back e If the alarm time comes while another message is being played back with an alarm the payback stops and the new message will be played back e If you divide a message you have set an alarm for the alarm setting remains on only the first part of the divided message e If yo
11. LDER MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed B PLAY STOP ENTER FOLDER MENU 2 Press ea or BP I1 to select the menu item for which you want to make setting and then press B gt PLAY STOPeENTER 3 Press K lt d or gt to select the setting that you want to set and then press B PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press E 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 Menu settings Menu items Settings Initial setting MODE Sets the recording mode 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 SENS Sets the microphone sensitivity at To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound such as a recording made in a spacious room fL To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth a sound near the IC recor
12. SONY IC Recorder Operating Instructions IC RECORDER ICD BX800 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand Notice for the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX TATS UNIS NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QU BEC 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 installed and used in 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 b
13. able 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 in the menu you can quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback by pressing 4 lt or PPI repeatedly during playback You can go back approx 3 seconds by pressing k once or advance approx 10 seconds by pressing P 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 P1 during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback To search backward Review Press and hold lt _ during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound first This is useful to check one word forward or back Then if you press and hold the button the IC recorder starts 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 When END and the oper
14. ation indicator go off the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last message If you press and hold k lt while END is flashing the messages are played back rapidly and normal playback will start at the point you release the button If the last message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the message press and hold I to go to the end of the message and then press ke while END is flashing to go back to the desired point 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 G appears The selected message will be played back repeatedly To resume normal playback press p gt PLAY STOP ENTER again Making the Human Voice Clearer the Noise Cut Function 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 The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press a lt or PPI to select N CUT and then press B gt PLAY STOPeENTER 3 Press Haa or PPI to select ON and then press B gt PLAY STOPeENTER 4 Press W stop to exit the
15. cling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources n case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection
16. der or a loud sound VOR Sets the VOR Voice Operated Recording function 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 REC OP Adds a recording to a previously recorded message or adds 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 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 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 EASY S Sets the easy search function ON You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing gt gt l and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing 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 PH or Hea a message
17. ditional Information H Notes e You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message e 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 and artist name Once a message is divided you cannot combine divided messages using the IC recorder If you divide a message frequently the unit may become unable to divide the message further If you divide a message with an alarm setting the same alarm setting remains only with the former message divided You cannot divide a message at the very beginning 0 5 seconds from the beginning or at the very end 0 5 seconds prior to the end of the message 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 To play the divided message Press k or PP I to display the message number as the divided messages now each have message numbers 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
18. ds To continue recording first erase some of the messages 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 Boe el or B FOLDER MENU 2 Press k lt or gt to select the message you want to play Ke PP I 3 Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER gt p Operation Playback will start soon and the operation indicator indicator will light in green When LED is set to OFF in the menu the operation indicator does not light i O L e pay I STOP ENTER 4 Press VOL to adjust the volume To stop playback 1 Press m stop FAN eol cuz Other operations stop at the current position Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER or W stop To resume playback from Playback Pause function that point press B gt PLAY STOPeENTER again go back to the beginning of Press k once the current message go back to previous Press k lt repeatedly During stop mode keep the button pressed to messages go back the messages continuously skip to the next message Press l once skip to the succeeding Press gt repeatedly During stop mode keep the button pressed to messages skip the messages continuously These operations are for when EASY S Easy Search function is set to OFF Tip During playback you can lock all the functions of all th
19. e buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow 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 erase 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 Tess while you are playing back the message 2 Press ERASE while y playing back th g 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 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 ml stop before step 3 of Selecting a message and erasing it IKK 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 and then proceed with the same steps from the beginning About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 Press and hold FO
20. ear an AC power source a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback e Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording Clean the plug e The Q headphones plug is dirty Clean the plug Recording level is low e SENS microphone sensitivity is set to PL Display the menu and set SENS to PH You cannot divide a message e You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message e 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 e You may not be able to divide a message at the beginning or at the end of the message because of system limitations e If you divide a message frequently the unit may become unable to divide the message further e You selected a message that has been locked Set LOCK to OFF in the menu before dividing the message When recording from other equipment the input level is too strong or not strong enough e Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the microphone jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the equipment connected to the IC recorder Playback speed is too fast or too slow e The playback speed is adjusted in DPC Adjust the speed in DPC again in the menu is displayed e You have not set the clock Y M D or is displayed o
21. ed that you turn the power off or remove the batteries The changed menu setting does not function e 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 recorder to start e 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 e Take out the batteries and insert them again You cannot erase a message e You selected a message that has been locked Set LOCK to OFF in the menu before erasing the message Error Messages LO BATT e Batteries are exhausted Replace the old batteries with new ones SET DATE e Set the clock otherwise you cannot set the alarm FULL GEJ flashes at the same time e The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient Erase some messages before recording FULL 99 flashes at the same time e 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 e 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 NO DATA e The selected folder does not have any mes
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23. eries have been inserted with incorrect polarity e The batteries are weak The power to the IC recorder is off Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that of the arrow e The HOLD function is activated Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that of the arrow No sound comes from the speaker The volume is turned down completely e Headphones are plugged in Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in e 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 The operation indicator does not light e LED is set to OFF Display the menu and set LED to ON FULL is displayed and you cannot start recording e The memory is full Erase some of the messages FULL is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder 99 messages have been recorded in the selected folder or 495 messages when there are 5 folders in total have been recorded Therefore you cannot record another message or move a message Select another folder or erase some of the messages Recording is interrupted e The VOR function is activated Set VOR to OFF in the menu Noise is heard e 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 n
24. ess REC PAUSE in the stop mode The operation indicator lights in red When LED is set to OFF in the menu the operation indicator does not light You do not need to press and hold REC PAUSE while recording The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message r Operation indicator n REC PAUSE 2 Turn the built in microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded To stop recording Built in microphone 1 Press m stop The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording 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 W stop review the current recording instantly Press B PLAY STOP ENTER Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the message just recorded review during recording Press and hold during recording or recording pause Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound After you release k playback starts from that point 1 hour after you pause recording recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode S Tip
25. etween 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 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 that may cause undesired operation For the customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrica2l amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and i electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly Troubleshooting 416795611 1 http www sony net you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recy
26. finger etc rubs or scratches the unit during recording 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 etc Specifications Design and specifications IC recorder section Capacity User available capacity 2 GB approx 1 79 GB 1 924 136 960 Byte A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area Frequency range e SHQ 75 Hz 20 000 Hz e HQ 75 Hz 17 000 Hz e SP 75 Hz 15 000 Hz e LP 80 Hz 3 500 Hz MP3 bit rate and sampling frequency for recording mode e SHQ 44 1 kHz 192 kbps HQ 44 1 kHz 128 kbps e SP 44 1 kHz 48 kbps LP 11 025 kHz 8 kbps General Speaker Approx 28 mm 1 1 8 in dia Input Output e Microphone jack minijack stereo input for plug in power minimum input level 0 4 mV 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone e Headphone jack minijack stereo output for 16 ohms 300 ohms headphones 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
27. ge may overlap You may hear the same sounds at these points in both messages e If the remaining recording time is less than 3 seconds you cannot divide a message Recording with an External Microphone or from Other Equipment 1 Connect an external microphone or other equipment 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 When you use an other equipment connect the audio output connector stereo mini plug of other equipment to the microphone jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable not supplied For details about the audio connecting cable see Specifications 2 Press FOLDER MENU to select the folder in which you want to record messages BY O 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 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 H Notes 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 microphone jack of the IC recorder and
28. he IC recorder and leave it without doing anything the display goes off automatically Press any button to show the display Step 4 Setting the Clock B PLAY STOP ENTER oll FOLDER MENU ea DP i 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 Setting the clock after preparing a power source 1 Press ea or PPI to set the year month day hour and minute in sequence and then press B PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press E 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 menu mode The menu mode will be displayed 2 Press lt or PPI to select SET DATE and then press B PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press Kd or PPI to set the year month day hour and minute in sequence and then press B PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press W stop to return to the stop mode display Tips Press FOLDER MENU to return to the previous operation e 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
29. hen 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 3 The maximum recording time varies if you record messages in mixed recording mode Battery life When using Sony LR03 SG size AAA alkaline batteries with continuous use Recording mode SHQ HQ SP LP Recording Approx 34 hr Approx 34hr Approx 39 hr Approx 55 hr Playback through Approx 12 hr Approx 12hr Approx 12hr Approx 12 hr speaker Playback using the Approx 36 hr Approx 36hr Approx 36 hr Approx 36 hr headphones hr hours When using Sony NH AAA rechargeable batteries with continuous use Recording mode SHQ HQ Recording Approx 22 hr Approx 22 h SP LP nm Approx 27 hr Approx 37 hr Playback through Approx 10 hr Approx 10hr Approx 10hr Approx 10 hr speaker Playback using the Approx 25 hr Approx 25hr Approx 25hr Approx 25 hr headphones hr hours 4 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 For details about the recording mode see Menu settings 6 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 27 Trademarks MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson All other trademarks and r
30. hour display is set AM or PM appears in the display window H Note If you do not press B gt PLAY STOPeENTER within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the stop mode display Preventing Accidental Operation HOLD Locking the buttons Ae Is o Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the recording or playback mode HOLD will flash indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked Recording H Note 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 rej Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button You cannot stop normal playback 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 want to record messages A 8 or B There are 5 folders already available when you purchase the IC recorder FOLDER MENU Q 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 Pr
31. ing 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 During playback of Message 3 Message 3 Message 4 After adding a recording Message3 Message 4 CS Added recording 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press Hea or P to select REC OP and then press B gt PLAY STOPeENTER 3 Press Haa or PPI to select ON and then press B gt PLAY STOPeENTER 4 Press a lt or P to select ADD and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 5 Press E 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 7 While ADD is flashing press REC PAUSE again The operation indicator will light in red and the recording will be added at the end of the current message 8 Press E stop to stop recording H Notes e You cannot add a recording if the remaining memory is insufficient The added portion of a message will be recorded in the same recording mode e If 10 minutes have passed after step 6 you must start the procedure again from the beginning Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback When REC OP in the menu is set to OVER you can add an overwrite recording after a selected point
32. ining 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 by setting year month day hour and minute in sequence HOUR Sets the clock display 12H AM12 00 midnight PM12 00 noon 24H 0 00 midnight 12 00 noon 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 ALARM Sets the alarm 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 You can divide
33. menu mode H Notes e The effect of the noise cut function may be different depending on the condition of the recorded voice e When you are using the built in speaker or monitoring the recording the noise cut function may not be effective To cancel the noise cut function Set N CUT to OFF in step 3 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 repeat A B again to specify the finishing point B G and A B are displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly To resume normal playback Press B gt PLAY STOPsENTER 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 Notes You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point A has been set e You cannot set point A and point B at the very beginning 0 5 seconds from the beginning or at the very end 0 5 seconds prior to the end of the message Recording with Other Equipment 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 connec
34. n the REC DATE display The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the message when the clock was not set The clock setting is reset e The clock setting will be reset within about 1 minute When you replace the batteries please provide new batteries SET DATE is displayed and you cannot set the alarm e If the clock is not set you cannot set the alarm PRE SET is displayed and you cannot set the alarm e You cannot set the alarm at the same date and time previously set on another message BACK D is displayed and you cannot set the alarm e You cannot set the alarm when the time has already passed There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode The menu items displayed are different depending on the operation modes stop mode playback mode and recording mode The battery life is short The battery life 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 e Even if you do not use the IC recorder the batteries are consumed slightly 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 recommend
35. not supplied These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot Use it as a reference point for operations or to identify each terminal Rear 8 Battery compartment 19 HOLD switch Display window 7 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 8 Remaining memory indicator Displays the remaining memory and decreases one by one during recording 9 Battery indicator Displays the remaining battery power 10 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 For details about the settings see Menu settings on the reverse side of this paper 11 recording indicator 1 Folder indicator Displays the folder 3 O or B you have selected 2 Microphone sensitivity Displays the microphone sensitivity For details about the settings see Menu settings on the reverse side of this paper 3 Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set for a message 4 Repeat play indicator
36. record with better sound quality select the SHQ or HQ mode The recording mode is set to SHQ when you purchase the IC recorder 2 Press a or P to select MODE H Note and then press B PLAY STOPeENTER You cannot set the recording mode while recording 3 Press e lt or PPI to select SHQ HQ SP or LP and then press B PLAY STOP ENTER Setting the Microphone Sensitivity You can set the microphone sensitivity in the menu when the IC recorder is in the recording or stop mode 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press Hea or PPI to select SENS and then press B gt PLAY STOPeENTER 3 Press He or PP I to select PH or PL and then press B PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press M stop to exit the menu mode For details about the settings see Menu settings The microphone sensitivity is set to H when you purchase the IC recorder Dividing a Message During Recording the next message A message is played back and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of DISPLAY 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 rema
37. s Messages recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files e You can record up to 99 messages in each folder e Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first or monitor the recording 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 indicator is flashing in orange do not remove the batteries 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 Before making a recording be sure to check the battery indicator The maximum recording time varies if you record messages in mixed recording mode Remaining memory indication During recording the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one Yy The memory is nearly maag full A l a a es e gt SS 7 N 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 secon
38. sages You cannot move a message or set the alarm etc because of this PRE SET e You set the alarm to play back a message at a date and time previously set on another message Check the setting and set the appropriate date and time 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 e 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 before editing the message OFF REC OP e You cannot add a recording or overwrite a recording because REC OP is set to OFF Set it to ON ERR ACCESS ERR 01 ERR 06 A system error other than the above has occurred Remove the batteries and re insert them System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time e 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 Getting Started You cannot specify the finishing
39. tor stereo minijack of other equipment using an audio connecting cable not supplied For details about the audio connecting cable see Specifications Editing Messages 2 Press b gt 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 equipment connected 3 Press i stop on the IC recorder and the connected equipment at the same time to stop recording Dividing a Message into Two You can divide a message during playback so that the message is divided into two parts and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message By dividing a message you can easily find the 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 1 Press DIVIDE while you are playing back the message you want to divide The current message number and DIVIDE flash 2 Press DIVIDE DIVIDE appears a new number is added to the newer part of the divided message and the message numbers of the following messages will be incremented by one Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 A Iba Message is divided Message 1 Message2 Message3 Message 4 The message numbers are incremented To cancel dividing the message Press W stop before step 2 Ad
40. u delete a message on which you have set an alarm that alarm will be also cancelled e If the alarm time comes during erasing operation alarm will sound for 10 seconds after the erasing is finished and playback begins LOCK 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 co message will be moved to the selected folder BBe or 5 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 Select a folder from which all messages are to be erased and then go to the menu window and press B gt PLAY STOPeENTER while ALL ERASE is flashing Other Recording Operations Monitoring the Recording 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 Selecting the Recording Mode You can select the recording mode in the 4 Press W stop to exit the menu mode menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode For details about the settings see Menu 1 Press and hold FOLDER MENU to enter Settings the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed To
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