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1. Recording Settings Playback Settings Select Memory Press e lt or PPI to select Effect and then press B gt ENT pea a Easy Search Press 4 or PP to select effect you want for the playback and then press B gt ENT In the stop mode the selected file is played back automatically to reproduce the selected effect for your confirmation Press E STOP to exit the menu mode O Clear Voice 2 O Music Pop Clear Voice 1 Continued J a gt S T 40 Jqe1 47 Playing Files Option items Description Sz j i 3 amp OFF Disables the effect function gt 3o Clear Voice 1 Reduces noise excluding that of the human voice and adjusts low T and loud voices to the optimum volume automatically making sound clear and easy to listen to Clear Voice 2 Makes sound quality clearer with stronger noise reduction and automatic volume adjustment functions than those of Clear Voice 1 Music Pop Stresses middle ranges ideal for vocals Music Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound Music Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for a lively sound Music Bass 1 Emphasizes the bass sound Music Bass 2 Emphasizes the bass sound even more Lej Tip The effects of Clear Voice 1 and Clear Voice 2 are optimized for playback of voices including those in conversation and not suitable for music playb
2. c0000 32 Selecting the MEMOTY csceeseeeeeees 34 Basic Recording ssssssscessssesesesenes Monitoring the recording sss Stopping the recording eee Other operations ec esecssceeseesseceeseneeeeeenes Changing the Recording Settings 38 Selecting the recording destination foldet sssssssisscossssescesstzosesttscessatencesasseszaetssccesieys 38 Selecting a recording scene for each SUEUIATION ss csiiscesscscsesscosscscctisserstsctvesciiannssoesess 39 Tips for better recording Changing the Scene Select settings Changing the Scene Select setting to the default values u ccissssccscssesnssesseetscansesssareees 42 Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound the VOR Function sssessssssesesesesesessees 43 Basic Playback seesessesesseseessreererseserseses Stopping playback Other operations eescsecseceeseceeneeseeseeeeeees Changing the Playback Settings 46 Reducing noise or selecting the sound effect in playback the Effect fUNCtON sssssssssssssr1risssssrssssss 46 Adjusting the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control function Selecting the play mode 0 eee Convenient Playback Methoda Listening with better sound quality 50 Searching forward backward during playback Cue Review 0 eee 50 Locating the point you wish to start playback quickly the Easy Search function 51 Playing Back a Fil
3. Press 4 or PPI to select a scene you want and then press B gt ENT O 4 Meeting O Voice Notes amp Shirt Pocket Press E STOP to exit the menu mode Scenes Descriptions Shirt Pocket To record with the IC recorder in a shirt pocket 23S Meeting To record in a variety of situations such as recording in a spacious conference room Voice Notes To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth Interview To record human voice at a distance of 1 to 2 meters 40 to 80 in i My Scene Use to keep your favorite settings ED 40 9 9 Ap Recording Files Tips for better recording There are ways of making better recordings other than using scene selection END 0 9 90 Recording at a meeting When recording with the IC recorder placed on a table you can reduce noise by attaching the supplied noise damper to the IC recorder By placing the IC recorder on a handkerchief etc you can also record with clear low noise sound minimizing vibration noise from the desk Recording a voice note By placing the IC recorder close to one side of your mouth you can prevent breathing on the built in microphones and record with clear sound Recording an interview Place the IC recorder so that the built in microphones face the interviewee Recording with the IC recorder in a shirt pocket By inserting the IC recorder in a shirt p
4. Disconnect and then connect the IC recorder Connect the IC recorder to another USB port e Your computer may be in the system standby hibernate mode gt Do not let your computer enter into the system standby hibernate mode while being connected to the IC recorder e Save a backup copy of all of the data stored on the built in memory or the microSD card and then format the built in memory or the microSD card using the formatting function in the menu p 78 sjua u0 40 9 9e Playback sound from the computer is low No sound is emitted from the computer No sound board is installed No speaker is built in or connected to the computer The volume of the sound is turned down Turn up the volume on the computer Refer to the instruction manual of the computer e The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the Increase Volume feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder Stored files cannot be played back or edited e You cannot play back files whose file format the Sound Organizer software does not support Depending on the file format you cannot use part of editorial features of the software Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software The counter or slider moves incorrectly or noise is heard e This happens when you play back files that you divided gt Store a file on your computer first and then add it to the IC recorder Select the saving file format that suits the IC recor
5. Continued J 62 Utilizing Your Computer Hints e The title or artist name etc registered in the music files can be displayed on the IC recorder It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the software you use to make the music files on your computer If no title or artist name has been registered No Data will be displayed in the display window of the IC recorder END 0 9 90 Structure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorder The display of the structure of the folders seen in the display window of the IC recorder is different from that seen on the display of a computer The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder Folder transferred from a computer They are displayed when music files have been transferred from a computer Folder for podcast files transferred from a computer These folders are displayed when podcast files have been transferred from a computer If folders have no files that can be played back using the IC recorder those folders will not be displayed in the display window of the IC recorder XEL Folders displayed in the Recording Files category of the IC recorder A FOLDER02 FOLDER03 Folders for files recorded using the IC recorder folders under the VOICE folder will be displayed Even if a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder it wil
6. Editorial message indication When some editorial functions are disabled for a file a message is displayed e g Cannot Divide File or Edit Track Mark Display when recording UES 0 a 9e Operation mode indicator Displays the following depending on the current operation of the IC recorder playback GEA recording OD recording pause flashing recording with the VOR function or recording pause with the VOR function flashing amp C3 fast backward review fast forward cue 13 Preparing the Recorder Display during playback A 121021_001 03 O1 0 OhOO 21 Play mode DPC Alarm indicator 1 Appears when a file is played back Q Appears when files in one folder are played back continuously ALL Appears when all the files are played back continuously G1 Appears when one file is played back repeatedly SQ Appears when files in one folder are played back repeatedly GALL Appears when all the files are played back repeatedly DPC Digital Pitch Control playback specified playback speed Alarm playback Effect indicator Appears when the sound quality is set with Effect in the menu Clear Voice 1 Clear Voice 2 Ema Music Pop Ema Music Rock Music Jazz Music Bass 1 EEA Music Bass 2 Display in the HOLD status ED 40 9 9e HOLD Slide HOLD Switch to Activate HOLD indicator Appears when the IC re
7. Continued J 11 Preparing the Recorder 9 microSD card indication Appears when a microSD card is inserted and Select Memory in the menu is set to microSD Card When Built In Memory is selected no indication is displayed Battery indicator Displays the remaining battery power As the battery power is depleted the bars of the icon disappears one by one Progress bar time line Displays the current stop or playback position as a marker on the time line from the left start point to the right end point of the current file Display of current file information JJ121021_001 2 My Recording 2012y10m21d 12 34 sjuajuo 0 9 92 MTitle name indication Recorded date year month day _ number e g 121021_001 ora registered title name 2 Artist name indication Artist name e g My Recording or a registered artist name Recorded date and time indication Displays the recorded date year month day and time hour minute File format indication The file format and other pieces of information such as bit rate VBR or MONO are displayed When the IC recorder cannot get the file format information of a file the file format is displayed as Protect indicator Appears when protection is set for a file Alarm indicator Appears when an alarm is set in a file Continued J 2 Preparing the Recorder Newly arriving podcast indication
8. ENT jjj Erase Files 6 Press k or PPI to select Erase a File Erasea Fie and then press B gt ENT Erase All Files Erase the File is displayed and the specified file is played back for confirmation O Press lt 4 or PPI to select YES and then Erase the File press B gt ENT The Please Wait animation appears and the selected file will be erased When a file is erased the remaining files will advance so that there will be no space between files Press E STOP to exit the menu mode Continued J 55 Erasing Files To cancel erasing Select NO in step and then press B gt ENT s u U0 40 JqE To erase a part of a file Divide the file into two files first p 63 and then proceed with steps through 56 Erasing Files Erasing All Files in a Folder S J BACK HOME E STOP sua uo 0 9 90 1 In the stop mode select the folder containing the files you want to erase p 28 Press and hold BACK HOME to display the Home menu then select ii Erase Files gt Erase All Files and then press B gt ENT Erase All Files will be displayed Erase a File Erase All Files Press k lt or PPI to select YES and then press B gt ENT The Please Wait animation appears and all files in the selected folder will be erased Press E STOP to exit the menu mode Erase All
9. Index Jumps to the table of contents Find what you are looking for from a list of topics in the manual sjuajuo 4031421 B Jumps to the index Find what you are looking for from a list of key words mentioned in the manual Hints You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page number in the table of contents or in the index You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page reference indication e g p 6 on each page To search for a reference page by keyword enter the keyword into the find text field on the Adobe Reader window Operation procedures may differ depending on your Adobe Reader version To change the page layout The buttons on the Adobe Reader window enable you to select how pages are displayed S82 ee e f EE Text field to find text Continuous tl Single Page Pages are displayed as a continuous Pages are displayed one at a time roll of pages fitting the page width fitting the page into the window inside the window When you scroll When you scroll the display changes the previous or next pages scroll up to the previous or next page or down continuously 5juajuo 0 a Ge Do not expose the batteries battery pack or batteries installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like for a long time e The recorded music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission o
10. On handling 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 have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e 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 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 On maintenance To clean the exterior use a soft clot
11. Select Memory or File Copy menus File Protected The selected file is protected or is a Read only file You cannot erase it Cancel the protection on the IC recorder or cancel Read only on your computer to edit the file using the IC recorder Already Set e You set the alarm to play back a file at a date and time previously set on another file Change the alarm setting Past Date Time You set the alarm when the time has already passed Check it and set the appropriate date and time p 52 Unknown Data This data is not in a file format that is supported by the IC recorder The IC recorder supports LPCM wav MP3 mp3 WMA wma AAC LC m4a files For details see Design and specifications p 101 You cannot play back copyright protected files Continued J EMD 40 9 9e 114 Troubleshooting Message Cause Remedy Invalid Operation You cannot divide or set a track mark in files in the folder in the playback only area the J3 Music and Podcast categories e When a microSD card has a bad block on it the card cannot be written to Prepare a new microSD card to replace the current one e The file name has reached the maximum number of characters you cannot divide the file Shorten the file name e The Divide All Track Marks function cannot be used because there is a track mark within 0 5 seconds from the dividing
12. battery power at room temperature It varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the battery 1 Connect a USB AC adaptor not supplied to an AC outlet 2 Connect the USB AC adaptor to the supplied USB connecting cable Connect the USB connecting cable to the Y USB connector of the IC recorder While the battery is charging the battery indicator is displayed in an animation Now you can use the IC recorder while charging the battery O 121021_001 01 05 Oh00m00s KG Remain5h59m a Battery indicator While playing back files using the built in speaker you cannot charge the battery Ji Additional Information 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 file press W STOP to put the IC recorder into the stop mode Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not light Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet sjuajuo 0 9 92 97 Additional Information Precautions sjua uo 0 9 9e On power Operate the unit only on 3 7 V DC with the built in rechargeable lithium ion battery On safety Do not operate the unit while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle
13. in the menu is set to ON and the IC recorder plays a file at the specified speed gt Set DPC Speed Control to OFF to play back a file at the normal speed Or adjust the playback speed with Set Speed p 48 You cannot play back an LPCM file at a speed exceeding 1 00 times the recorded speed If you attempt to adjust the playback speed faster than that limit NO FAST appears in the display window Playback sound is not good when a music file is played back In Effect in the menu Clear Voice 1 or Clear Voice 2 has been selected gt Set Effect to OFF or select other effect option with the Music description to play back a music file You cannot divide a file You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a file You cannot divide a protected file 199 files have been recorded in the selected folder gt Erase some of the files p 54 or erase all the files after you store them on the other memory media or on your computer Because of the system limitations you may not be able to divide a file at the very beginning or at the very end of the file You cannot divide files other than those recorded using the IC recorder e g a file transferred from a computer You cannot move a file You cannot move a podcast file You cannot move a protected file You cannot move a file to a microSD card You cannot copy a fil
14. or PI to select the folder in which the desired music files are stored and then press B gt ENT Select the music file you want to play Press k or PPI to select the desired file and then press B gt ENT Playback of the selected file starts Press W STOP to stop playback To play back another file In stop mode press K or PI to display the desired file and then press Bb ENT to start playback 88 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory 5juajuo 40 Ge When the IC recorder is connected to your computer image data or text data on the computer as well as files recorded using the IC recorder can be stored on 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 99 89 Utilizing Your Computer Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software END 0 9 9e What you can do using Sound Organizer Sound Organizer allows you to exchange files with an IC recorder or memory card The songs imported from music CDs and other media MP3 and other audio files imported from a computer and podcasts can also be played and transferred to an IC recorder Various operations can be performed for imported files including playback editing and conversion to MP3 and other formats You can also burn CDs of the music you like and send audio files by mail Importing file
15. other surface attach the supplied noise damper to the IC recorder and place the IC recorder so that the built in microphones face the direction of the source to be recorded ED 40 9 90 in the stop mode press REC PAUSE Al 1h23m45s The recording indicator and the operation PREE i r Remain 22h indicator light in red You do not need to press and hold REC PAUSE while recording The new file will be automatically recorded as the last file in the specified destination folder ey Hint You can select a recording scene setting such as Shirt Pocket or Interview that suits the recording situation p 39 Monitoring the recording lt 4 Spr vo J J J J an j mE gt If you connect the supplied stereo headphones to the headphone jack you can monitor the recording You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL but the recording level is fixed sy Recording Files Stopping the recording Press E STOP The Please Wait animation appears on the display and the operation indicator flashes in orange The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file Note while accessing The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the Please Wait animation appears on the display or the operation indicator flashes in orange While the IC recorder is accessing data do not remove a microSD c
16. Continued J sjuajuo 0 9 92 103 Additional Information Maximum recording time A om The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows SS D REC mode Built in microSD card gt S Recording scene memory 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB LPCM 44 1kHz 16bit 6h 3h 6h 12h 5m 24h 15m 48h 40 m MP3 192kbps 44h 40m 22h 20m 44h 40m h 25m 178h 7h C E A m Om 0m 0m 89h 25m 78 35 MP3 128kbps 67h 5m 33h 30m 67h 5m 134h 268h 536h MP3 48kbps MONO 178h 89h 25m 178h 357h 715h 1431h h hours m minutes 5 When you are going to record continuously for a long time you may have to use a USB AC adaptor not supplied For details on the battery life see the Battery life table 6 The maximum recording time in the above table is for your reference only and may differ depending on the card specifications Default settings The maximum playback time of music files number of files Bit rate Playback time Number of files 48 kbps 178h 2670 files 128 kbps 67h 5m 1006 files 256 kbps 33h 30m 502 files h hours m minutes 8 Tn the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder Battery life With built in rechargeable lithium ion battery REC Mode Recording Playback through Playback using the speaker headphones
17. Files NO To cancel erasing Select NO in step and then press B gt ENT re Tip If a folder contains a file with protection setting you cannot erase the file 57 Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder S 1 C BACK HOME E STOP Select the file you want to move 2 Press and hold BACK HOME until the Home menu appears Press kea or PPI to select 4 Edit and then press B gt ENT G Edit i 4 Press k or PPI to select Edit Files and lEditFies i then press B gt ENT Change Names Press I lt or PPI to select Move File and Divide at Current Positic then press B gt ENT Divide All Track Marks O Press I lt or Pi to select the category of the destination folder and then press JJ Music Bb ENT Move File When you select the JJ Music category as the destination you can move a file to a folder containing the type of files the IC recorder can play Continued J sjua uo 0 9 90 58 Editing Files Press lt or PPI to select the folder that FOLDERO1 os lai FOLDERO2 2S you want to move the file into and then FOLDERO3 ss press B gt ENT ak The Please Wait animation appears and the file is moved to the last position in the destination folder When you move a file to another folder the original file in the previous fold
18. If you transfer music files from your computer to the IC recorder one by one you can display and play back the music files in transferred order A file is divided automatically The file being recorded has reached the maximum size limit 2 GB for an LPCM file and 1 GB for an MP3 file Therefore it is automatically divided You cannot enter lower case characters Depending on the combination of the characters used for the folder name that was made on your computer those characters may change to all capitals O is displayed in place of a folder name title artist name or file name e A character which cannot be displayed on the IC recorder has been used Using your computer replace it with one which can be displayed on the IC recorder The remaining recording time becomes shorter when you divide a file You need a certain amount of free space for a file management area to divide a file therefore the remaining recording time will be shortened sjuajuo 0 9 92 117 Troubleshooting Trademarks EEN 0 9 92 e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the USA and other countries Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation e MPEG Layer 3 audio coding tech
19. J0a Ge sy Preparing the Recorder Inserting a microSD Card EID 40 9 9e In addition to the built in memory you can record files on a microSD card In this manual microSD cards and microSDHC cards are generally referred to as a microSD card In the stop mode open the lid of the microSD card slot and then insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot as illustrated below until it clicks into place With the terminal side facing forward and the indented side facing up To remove a microSD card In the stop mode push the microSD card into the slot When it pops out remove it from the microSD card slot Structure of folders and files 5 folders are created in a microSD card in addition to those in the built in memory The structure of folders and files is somewhat different from that of the built in memory p 81 e If a microSD card is not recognized remove it and then insert it into the IC recorder again e Do not insert any liquid metal flammable or any object other than a microSD card into the microSD card slot Doing so may cause fire electric shock or malfunctions e Before recording we recommend that you copy all the data stored on the microSD card to your computer and format the microSD card on the IC recorder so it contains no data Continued J 33 Preparing the Recorder About compatible microSD cards You can use microSD microSDHC cards with the IC recorder
20. Messages list oseese 112 microSD card sesse 32 34 81 98 Monitoring the recording 36 Moving a file seses 57 68 70 MP3 fles rauenneen 101 N NOISE ig ctasiuspscssacsenvicatadctandanitanecaiie 97 Pause recording sicccananivncnineds 37 Playback snnsisnnnnonunennnusns 44 Playback speed ssssssssssesseessssesssessee 48 Playback time seses 103 Play modes ones 49 68 75 POCCAStS camsur 14 89 POWEReHOLD switch 16 20 Power Saving Mode 21 69 76 Precautions ssissssiatestesticrsassschiaaimdennse 97 Protecting a file Seccsccccucdeses 67 68 70 C Recharging the battery 18 95 SC ORI cacy cartepsacvscesvacated lt tecateatl 35 Recording time sssri 103 Remaining recording UME sagiecsaaseanttabtaateansiatudahoaaniie 10 116 REVIEW snnsssoininisicintrsris 37 50 a Scene selection j c sccicahtoinans 39 68 70 Selecting a file in the stop or play mode window eee 30 Selecting a file using the menu 28 Selecting the memory 34 68 76 Setting the clock sssccdsecessece 22 69 77 Setting the language 25 69 77 Sound Organizer sesser 89 Specifications sessies 99 Standby mode ssssssesessssessrissriesse 20 System limitations oe 116 System requirements ou 91 99 LS Track mark sce sshtnonsmnntatiatecassersetes 60 Troubleshooting sesser 104 a USB AC adaptor 2i cunteinnans 95 USB Memory cccisssssenicactsseucessiens 88 Using the IC recorder w
21. Sound Organizer log in to an account with administrator privileges Also if you are using Windows 7 and the User Account Control screen appears confirm the contents of the screen and then click Yes Continue in the case of Windows Vista Sound Organizer cannot be started by a user with limited privileges in Windows XP To use the software update function in Windows XP you must log on to an account with computer administrator privileges The Windows Media Format Runtime module is added by the installer of Sound Organizer This module is not removed when Sound Organizer is uninstalled However it may not be installed if it has been preinstalled The data in the content storage folders is not deleted when Sound Organizer is uninstalled In an installation environment in which multiple operating systems are installed on one computer do not install Sound Organizer in each of the operating systems Doing so may result in data inconsistencies Make sure that the IC recorder is not connected then turn on your computer and start up Windows Insert the supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The Sound Organizer InstallShield Wizard menu starts up automatically and the Welcome to Sound Organizer Installer window appears If the Welcome to Sound Organizer Installer menu does not start up open Windows Explorer right click the CD ROM drive double click SoundOrganizerInstaller exe and then follow the instr
22. When you select Auto Synchronizing the clock is automatically adjusted using the clock in the computer connected to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Sound Organizer software is started When you select Manual proceed to the next step Continued J 24 Preparing the Recorder Set year month day hour and minute Ay im id Ss Press k or PPI to set the year and then O 00 press B gt ENT Repeat this procedure to set ss month day hour and minute in sequence You can move the cursor back to an item by pressing BACK HOME When you set the minute and press B gt ENT the Please Wait animation appears and the clock is set Press E STOP to exit the menu mode e If you do not press B gt ENT within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data the clock setting mode is canceled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode e The time is displayed either in 12 Hour mode with AM or PM or in 24 Hour mode depending on the Time Display setting in the menu The default setting differs depending on the region where you purchased the IC recorder 25 Preparing the Recorder Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window sjuajuo 0 9 92 5 J BACK HOME E STOP You can select the language to be used for messages menus folder names file names etc Inthe stop mode press and hold BACK LED HOME to display
23. displayed Press lt a or PPI to select YES and then press B gt ENT The Please Wait animation appears and the selected track mark will be erased Stop position 1 2 E 3 p pP i y 1 vb 2 Erase track mark m fa The track mark just before the stop position will be erased Press E STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel erasing Select NO in step and then press B gt ENT 62 Editing Files Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time S END 0 9 90 J BACK HOME E STOP Select a file from which you want to erase the track marks Press and hold BACK HOME to display the Home menu then select 4 Edit Edit Files gt Erase All Track Marks and then press B gt ENT Erase All Track Marks will be displayed Erase Track Mark Erase All Track Marks File Copy Press k lt or PPI to select YES and then press B gt ENT The Please Wait animation appears and all the track marks will be erased at one time Press E STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel erasing Select NO in step and then press B ENT 63 Editing Files Dividing a File ED 0 9 9e Dividing a file at the current position J BACK HOME E STOP You can divide a file in the stop mode so that the file is divided into two parts and new file numbers a
24. during MENU operation Home menu sjuajuo 0 a Ge Ol Shirt Pocket z Meeting O l Voice Notes Home menu The Home menu consists of the following five items each representing a major feature of the IC recorder Scene Select D Select File ii Erase Files 2 Edit Settings Hint By selecting the following menu and pressing B gt ENT you can go back to the window that was displayed before you entered the menu mode Os and one of the following items appears depending on the operation you performed before you entered the menu mode To Stop Screen Return to Playback Return to REC Item selection buttons Press k d or PI to select an item and then press B gt ENT to confirm Menu items The items of the selected menu are displayed 16 Preparing the Recorder Preventing Unintentional Operations HOLD EEN 0 9 92 You can disable all the buttons HOLD in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder etc To disable the button operations HOLD status pej je m po t b x O Q o Slide the POWER HOLD switch in the direction of HOLD to disable the buttons while the power is on HOLD and the current time will appear for approximately 3 seconds indicating that all the button operations are disabled HOLD 023 To enable the button operations x je m D t b T O o o Slide the POWER HOLD switch towar
25. files and podcast files stored on your computer to the IC recorder System requirements for your computer For details on the system requirements for your computer see page 91 99 80 Utilizing Your Computer Connecting the IC recorder to your computer IC Recorder Your computer END 40 9 90 To USB port of your computer To Y USB connector To exchange files between the IC recorder and your computer connect the IC recorder to your computer Connect the Y USB connector of the IC recorder with the USB port of your running computer with the supplied USB connecting cable inserted into the connectors securely until each plug stops to the end Make sure the IC recorder has been recognized properly On the Windows screen open My Computer or Computer and make sure that IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD has been recognized On the Macintosh screen make sure that an IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD drive is displayed on the Finder side bar The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the connection is made While the IC recorder is connected to the computer Connecting is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder 81 Utilizing Your Computer Structure of folders and files The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown On a Windows screen using Explorer and on a Macintosh screen using Finder folders and
26. gt ee Recording Settings gt VOR and then press B gt ENT Press k lt or PPI to select ON and then press B gt ENT Press M STOP to exit the menu mode Press REC PAUSE Wa appears in the display window When the IC recorder detects sound that falls below a specified level the Wan and the counter indication flash and the VOR recording pauses When the IC recorder detects sound that exceeds a specified level during the VOR recording pause the VOR recording starts again To cancel the VOR function Set VOR to OFF in step The VOR function is affected by the sound around you Set Mic Sensitivity in the menu according to the recording conditions If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the Mic Sensitivity setting or for an important recording set VOR to OFF in the menu 44 Playing Files Basic Playback POWER HOLD C o Operation indicator S vo uy PP E PENT Ke 7 E STOP A S T S cs 0 a Ge Slide the POWER HOLD switch in the direction of POWER to turn on the IC recorder amp p 20 or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status p 16 The stop mode window appears 2 Select the desired file to be played back amp p 28 If you do not select a file the file just recorded will be played back Press B gt ENT D 121021_001 Playbac
27. music CD you need a CD R RW drive The following systems are not supported Operating systems other than the ones indicated on page 99 Personally constructed computers or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi boot environment Multi monitor environment wi Additional Information Design and specifications IC Recorder section Capacity User available capacity 4 GB approx 3 60 GB 3 865 470 566 Byte A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area Maximum number of folders for a drive 400 folders Maximum number of files for a folder 199 files Maximum number of files for a drive 4 074 files When 21 folders are contained in a drive Frequency range LPCM 44 1kHz 16bit 95 Hz 20 000 Hz MP3 192kbps 95 Hz 18 000 Hz MP3 128kbps 95 Hz 16 000 Hz MP3 48kbps MONO 95 Hz 14 000 Hz Compatible file formats MP3 Bit rate 32 kbps 320 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequencies 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz File extension mp3 The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported Not all encoders are supported WMA Bit rate 32 kbps 192 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequencies 44 1 kHz File extension wma 2 WMA Ver 9 is compatible however MBR Multi Bit Rate Lossless Professional and Voice are not supported Copyright protected file canno
28. or PPI to select Change Folder Name and then press B gt ENT Edit Files Change File Name Change Folder Name Press kea or PPI to select a favorite folder name and then press B gt ENT The Please Wait animation appears and the folder name will be changed Tera Lecture Press E STOP to exit the menu mode o Hints When you specify a folder name that already exists a suffix made up of a sequential number 2 to 10 is added to the name of the new folder When you choose FOLDER from the templates a suffix made up of a sequential number 01 to 10 is added to each of the folder names You can use the supplied Sound Organizer software to edit the templates or rename a folder directly 66 Editing Files Changing a file name ED 40 9 9 J BACK HOME E STOP You can rename a file by prefixing characters from a desired template to the file name A file in the recordable area can be renamed You can choose characters to be added from the templates Select the file which you want to rename from the folder list in the Recording Files category 2 In the stop mode press and hold BACK Change Folder Name HOME to display the Home menu then select Edit Change Names gt Change File Name and then press Bb ENT Press I lt or PPI to select the desired characters to be prefix
29. other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection 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 TES 40 9 ge 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 To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high AN volume levels for long periods What you record is for personal enjoyment and use only Copyright laws prohibit other forms of use without the permission of the 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 sjuajuo 0 9 92 copyright holders IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDE
30. position e The Divide All Track Marks function cannot be used because there is a track mark within 0 5 seconds from the beginning of a file or the end of a file The file length is less than 1 second you cannot divide such a short file e The Divide at Current Position function cannot be used at a position within 0 5 seconds from the beginning of a file or the end of a file New File The file being recorded has reached the maximum size limit 2 GB for an LPCM file and 1 GB for an MP3 file The file will be divided automatically and recording will continue as a new file Change Folder e If there are no files in the or folder no folders are displayed in the display window A folder containing a file will be displayed Cannot Divide Exceeds Max 199 Files in Folder When there are already 199 files in the selected folder or the total number of files stored on the IC recorder exceeds the maximum you cannot divide a file Erase some files before dividing a file Same File Name Exists e A file of the same file name already exists in the folder so a file cannot be created or renamed Erased Track Marks too near Divide Point When there is a track mark set within 0 5 seconds from the dividing position the track mark is automatically erased No operation with e You cannot set an alarm in a file stored on a microSD card microSD Card Switch the memory media of the I
31. settings from the settings in the selected scene item When you select Edit Complete the settings become effective Edit from Current Setting Changes the settings that have been pre set in the menu When you select Edit Complete the settings become effective Set Default Value Changes the settings to the default settings Execute Changes the settings to the default settings and completes the process Cancel Completes the process without changing the settings Cint You can edit the following menu items REC Mode Mic Sensitivity p 73 LCF Low Cut p 73 VOR p 43 Save Destination Sets the destination folder in which 38 files are recorded You can specify a folder in the Recording Files category each for the built in memory and the microSD card REC Mode Sets the recording mode LPCM 44 1kHz 16bit LPCM not compressed in stereo high quality recording mode MP3 192kbps MP3 compressed in stereo standard quality recording mode MP3 128kbps MP3 compressed in long play stereo recording mode MP3 48kbps MONO MP3 compressed in monaural standard recording mode Continued J 2B About the Menu Function Sub menus Menu items Settings See R So Initial setting page sz oD Recording Settings Mic Sensitivity Sets the microphone sensitivity gt S High sik To record a sound far away from the IC
32. the battery indicator are displayed in an IFZa animation Battery indicator When the battery is fully charged the battery en ie sates He ane Connecting indicator will indicate am It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to fully charge an FUL exhausted battery Fully charged indicator 2 When you use the IC recorder for the first time or if you have not used the IC recorder for a long time recharge it fully until the am battery indicator appears Continued J 19 Preparing the Recorder Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer Follow the procedures below otherwise when the IC recorder contains data files the files may be damaged or become unplayable EMD 0 9 90 Make sure that the operation indicator does not light Perform the following operation on your computer On the Windows taskbar at the bottom right of the desktop left click the following icon fo gt Left click Eject IC RECORDER Windows 7 or Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Windows XP Windows Vista The icon and menu displayed can be different on different operating systems The icon may not always be displayed on the taskbar depending on your computer settings On a Macintosh screen click the IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD ejection icon on the Finder side bar 3 Remove the USB connecting cable from your computer and the IC recorder This is an approximation for
33. the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature It varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the battery For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer Recharging the battery using a USB AC adaptor You can also charge the battery by using a USB AC adaptor not supplied p 95 11 Preparing the Recorder Turning the IC Recorder On EMD 40 9 90 Turning the power on my je m po t b x Q 9 oO Slide and hold the POWEReHOLD switch in the direction of POWER until the window display appears The IC recorder is turned on Turning the power off Slide and hold the POWER HOLD switch in the direction of the POWER until the Power Off animation is displayed The IC recorder is turned off Hint If there is no operation attempted for approximately 5 seconds in the stop mode the display turns off automatically in the power saving mode If there is no further operation attempted for approximately 10 minutes the IC recorder turns off completely automatic power off function Using the standby function Slide the POWER HOLD switch in the direction of HOLD in the stop mode The IC recorder enters the standby mode minimizing the battery consumption of the IC recorder You can resume operations immediately after you re
34. transferred to the IC recorder e The file format may differ from those that can be played back using the IC recorder LPCM wav MP3 mp3 WMA wma AAC LC m4a Check the compatible file formats p 101 The computer cannot start If you reboot the computer with the IC recorder connected to the computer the computer may freeze or may not start properly gt Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer and reboot the computer On the Sound Organizer Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software too The Sound Organizer software cannot be installed e The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small gt Check the hard disk and memory space e You are trying to install the software into the operating system that the Sound Organizer software does not support gt Install the software into the supported operating system p 91 e In Windows XP you have logged on using a user name belonging to a user account with limitations Or in Windows Vista or Windows 7 you have logged on using a guest account gt Make sure to log on using a user name with computer administrator privileges Continued J 111 Troubleshooting The IC recorder cannot be properly connected e Check that the installation of the software has been successful Also check the connection as follows When using an external USB hub use the supplied USB connecting cable to connect the IC recorder to your computer
35. C recorder to Built In Memory p 34 Check the Volume Level e The volume of the playback sound exceeds the specified level Adjust the volume to a moderate level Oper ation Invalid While e You cannot operate the selected menu item during Recording recording Stop recording and then start the menu operation for the European models only Continued J EMD 40 9 9e 115 Troubleshooting Message Cause Remedy Oper ation Invalid While e You cannot operate the selected menu item during Playing playback Stop playback and then start the menu operation System Error e A system error other than the above has occurred Press the RESET button to restart the IC recorder If the problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer Save Destination Changed e The maximum number of files already exist in the specified Save Destination folder or the folder itself has been deleted The destination folder has been changed to another available folder U0 U0 Joajgey 116 Troubleshooting 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 display or play back music files in order e If you have transferred music files using your computer those files may not be transferred in order of transfer because of system limitations
36. LPCM 44 1kHz 16bit Approx 18h Approx 10h Approx 19h MP3 192kbps Approx 24h Approx 11h Approx 23h MP3 128kbps Approx 24h Approx 11h Approx 25h MP3 48kbps MONO Approx 24h Approx 11h Approx 26h nee Approx 11h Approx 26h h hours Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 28 104 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting sjuajuo 0 9 92 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 access the following support home page to get the support information about your IC recorder For customers in Europe http support sony europe com DNA For customers in Latin America http www sony latin com index crp For customers in the U S A http www sony com recordersupport For customers in Canada http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport http fr sony ca ElectronicsSupport For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com support Note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work About resetting the IC recorder When a problem persists after you check any corrective actions listed in the following troubleshooting table
37. NTAL 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 e 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 e The supplied connection cable is for the IC recorder ICD TX50 You cannot connect other IC recorders Display windows in this manual may differ from what are actually displayed on your IC recorder depending on the area you purchased the IC recorder and the settings you have made 8 Preparing the Recorder Checking the Parts and Controls Front Bl Recording indicator F Display window E STOP button A REC record PAUSE button le e Speaker ol Built in microphone stereo L N Built in microphone stereo R oo Operation indicator jo VOL volume button Bl gt P fast forward up button g B ENT play enter button A S T S T J09 9e F amp a fast backward down button BACK HOME back home menu button T MARK Track mark button Y USB connector Strap hole A strap is not supplied The
38. P Windows Vista The icon and menu displayed can be different on different operating systems The icon may not be always displayed on the taskbar depending on your computer settings On a Macintosh screen click the IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD ejection icon on the Finder side bar Disconnect the USB connecting cable from the IC recorder and the USB port of the computer For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer ES J0a ge 65 Utilizing Your Computer Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer Y aal FS E Se You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them Connect the IC recorder to your computer p 80 Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD to the local disk on your computer Oto copy a file or folder Drag and drop sey we LOS ICrecorder ora Your computer microSD card Click and hold drag and then drop Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer p 84 s u U0 30 a Ge 86 Utilizing Your Computer Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back END 0 9 90 You can copy music or the othe
39. Recording Files category each for the built in memory and microSD card In the stop mode press and hold BACK HOME to display the Home menu then Playback Settings Select Memory select amp Settings Recording Settings and then press B gt ENT Press e lt or PPI to select Save Set Edit Destination and then press B gt ENT REC Mode Rode Press I lt or PPI to select the desired FOLDERO1 AE O G FOLDER02 destination folder and then press B gt ENT O FOLDERO3 Press E STOP to exit the menu mode Hint If the specified destination folder is filled with the maximum number of files when you start recording the destination folder is automatically switched to another available folder and the file will be recorded in that folder If this occurs a message notifying you that the destination folder has been changed will be displayed when you stop recording Recording Files Selecting a recording scene for each situation S J BACK HOME E STOP According to various recording scene you can change the items for recording such as REC Mode p 72 Mic Sensitivity p 73 etc to the recommended settings in bulk You can change the settings for each item 1 In the stop or playback mode press and e hold BACK HOME until the Home menu Scene Select appears Press B gt ENT The scene select setting window is displayed
40. SONY IC Recorder Click You can direct jump i j ble of C Operating Instructions Table of Contents Recording Files Utilizing Your Computer Troubleshooting Index 4 300 042 12 1 ICD TX50 Table of Contents WARNING Notice for users Checking the Parts and Controls 8 Using the Display Window 60 10 Preventing Unintentional Operations HOLD cececsssesescscseeseesssnseeseceseeees 16 Maintaining the Moderate Volume Level For European models only 17 Recharging the Battery 18 Recharging the battery using A COMPETE ciere n RE ET 18 Recharging the battery using a USB AC adaptor seisen a eE ES Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power OM Turning the power off ssssssssssssssssssses111 e Using the standby function eee 20 Using the power saving mode 21 Setting the Clock ee cessesesseseseeeeeeees 22 Setting the clock after recharging the battery rssi 22 Setting the clock using the menu 0 23 Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window scsesseseseeee 25 About the Home menu ccseeseeeees 26 How to use the Home men eee 27 Selecting a File esssssessssseesseeseeees 28 Selecting a file using the menu Selecting a file in the stop or playback mode WiNdOW wu ees eesesseesseestesstessteenessteenee 30 Displaying the file information wl Inserting a microSD Card
41. ack J BACK HOME E STOP You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0 50 times to 2 00 times normal The file is played back in natural tones by means of a digital processing function Press and hold BACK HOME to display the Home menu then select amp Settings Playback Settings gt DPC Speed Control and then press B gt ENT Effect Easy Search DPC Speed Control To play back at the currently set speed press I lt or PPI to select ON and then OFF press B ENT Skip to step 4 eaereed 2 To change the playback speed press k or PPI to select Set Speed and then press Bb ENT Press I lt or PPI to adjust the playback Set Speed speed The speed decreases by 0 05 times from x0 50 to x1 00 The speed increases by 0 10 times from x1 00 to x2 00 When you press and hold each button you can change the speed continuously In the stop mode the selected file is played back automatically at the specified playback speed for your confirmation Press E STOP to exit the menu mode To resume normal playback speed Select OFF in step Continued J 48 Playing Files Adjusting the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control function a gt S T 40 Ge A9 Playing Files You cannot play back an LPCM file at a speed exceeding 1 00 times the recorded speed If you attempt to adjust the playback speed faster tha
42. ack mark positions NO Division at all track marks is not executed Move File Moves the selected file to the selected 57 Continued J TIES 0 9 ge H About the Menu Function Sub menus Menu items Settings See Initi i S s Initial setting page 3S Do Edit Files File Copy Copies the selected file from the built 58 gt S in memory to the desired folder on a microSD card or from a microSD card to the desired folder on the built in memory Before attempting to copy a file select the file to be copied and then go to the menu window Erase Track Mark Erases the track mark just before the 61 current position YES The track mark will be erased NO The track mark will not be erased Erase All Track Marks Erases all the track marks of the 62 selected file YES All the track marks will be erased NO All the track marks will not be erased Change Names Change Folder Name Renames a folder by selecting a 65 template Change File Name Renames a file by selecting a template 66 and prefixing the characters of the selected template to the file name Continued J n About the Menu Function Sub menus Menu items Settings See S So Initial setting page SS oD Settings gt Recording Settings Scene Edit Edits the settings of the various 41 recording menu items which have been pre set in the Scene Select menu Edit Changes the
43. ackward when searching Set Forward Skip Sets the time to skip forward when you press PPI 5sec 10sec 30sec 1min 5min or 10min Set Reverse Skip Sets the time to skip backwards when you press K 1sec 3sec 5sec 10sec 30sec 1min 5min or 10min Play Mode Sets the play mode 49 i A file is played back Q Files in one folder are played back continuously ALL All the files are played back continuously G1 One file is played back repeatedly GC Files in one folder are played back repeatedly G ALL All the files are played back repeatedly Alarm Sets the alarm function 52 ON The alarm function is effective OFF The alarm function is disabled When you set the alarm to ON set the date time or day of the week or choose daily for playback and set the following alarm pattern Beep amp Play The selected file is played back after the alarm sounds Beep Only the alarm sounds Play Only the selected file is played back Continued J s u U0 40 JqEL 16 About the Menu Function Sub menus Menu items Settings See petites So Initial setting page SS Do Select Memory Selects the memory medium on which you want to store a file or 34 gt S which contains the file you want to play edit or copy Built In Memory The built in memory of the IC recorder is selected microSD Card The microSD card inserted in the microSD card slot is sel
44. ard or press the RESET button Also do not disconnect or connect the USB AC adaptor not supplied when you are using the USB AC adaptor Doing so may damage the data To Do this pause recording Press REC PAUSE During recording pause the recording indicator and operation indicator flash in red and OW and the counter indication begins to flash in the display window release pause and resume recording Press REC PAUSE again Recording resumes from that point To stop recording after pausing recording press ll STOP review the current recording instantly Press B gt ENT Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the file just recorded review during recording Press and hold lt 4 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 g Hint You can make new folders or erase unwanted folders using the supplied Sound Organizer software p 89 CIES 0 9 ge 38 Recording Files Changing the Recording Settings EMD 0 9 90 Selecting the recording destination folder BACK HOME E STOP You can set the folder in which a recording file is saved You can select a folder in the
45. automatically When the IC recorder is in the stop mode and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for approximately 10 minutes the auto power off function will take effect When you slide the POWER HOLD switch in the direction of HOLD in the stop mode the IC recorder enters the standby mode In the standby mode the IC recorder turns off automatically if there is no operation attempted for 24 hours Until then the IC recorder does not turn off completely unless you turn it off manually Continued J 106 Troubleshooting The battery life is short The battery life on page 103 is based on playback with the volume level set to 28 The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder Even if you do not use the IC recorder the battery is consumed slightly 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 p 20 Power Saving Mode is set to ON in the menu by default p 21 76 so that you can reduce the battery consumption The battery indicator is displayed only for a short time however the rechargeable battery is not charged completely It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to fully charge an exhausted battery You are using the IC recorder in an environment with a temperature of under 5 C 41 F Battery life becomes shorter as a result of the battery characteristics This is not a malfu
46. cluding China One of the above operating systems should be by default pre installed Upgraded operating systems or multi boot environment are not supported 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported IBM PC AT or compatible e CPU Windows XP Pentium III processor of 500 MHz or faster Windows Vista Pentium III processor of 800 MHz or faster Windows 7 Pentium III processor of 1 GHz or faster e Memory Windows XP At least 256 MB Windows Vista At least 512 MB In the case of Windows Vista Ultimate Business Home Premium at least 1 GB is recommended Windows 7 At least 1 GB 32 bit version At least 2 GB 64 bit version Free hard disk space At least 400 MB is required Depending on the version of Windows more than 400 MB may be used Also free space for handling music data is required Display settings Screen resolution 800 x 600 pixels or higher 1 024 x 768 pixels is recommended Screen color High Color 16 bit or higher Continued 3 J Utilizing Your Computer e Sound card A SoundBlaster compatible card is recommended USB port A compatible USB port is required to use devices and media Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for which operation has been specifically guaranteed Disk drive A CD ROM drive is required To create a music CD you need a CD R RW EMD 40 9 9e drive Installing Sound Organizer Install Sound Organizer on your computer When installing
47. corder enters the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations All the button operations are disabled Current time indication Displays the current time when the IC recorder entered the HOLD status e g 12 00 24 Hour time display 12 00 PM 12 Hour time display Hold indication Appears when you perform a button operation while the IC recorder is in the HOLD status To release the HOLD status slide the POWER HOLD switch towards the center p 16 14 Preparing the Recorder Display during file selection Category list Recording Files JMusic Folder list O 121021_001 pi 121021_002 121021_003 Category indication Folders containing files are categorized into recordable or playback only area for managing files Recording Files Recordable area Used to manage files recorded with the IC recorder 73 Music Playback only area Used to manage music files transferred from your computer You can use only a limited number of editorial functions Podcast Playback only area Used to manage podcast files transferred from your computer You cannot use any editorial functions except for deletion Folder indication A folder where you can record a file A folder for playback only fS A folder for podcast files Foldername FOLDERO1 to FOLDERO5 or specified folder name is displayed sjuajuo 0 9 92 15 Preparing the Recorder Display
48. der you use Operation is slow when there are many files e When the total number of files increases the operation becomes slower regardless of the length of the recording time Display does not work during saving adding or deleting files It takes a longer time to copy or delete long files gt Wait until the copying is finished After completing operations the display works normally The software hangs when the Sound Organizer 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 e There may be conflict between the software and other driver or application 12 Troubleshooting Messages List Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display Message Cause Remedy HOLD e All the button operations are disabled because the IC Slide HOLD Switch to recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional Activate operations Slide the POWER HOLD switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status p 16 Low Battery Level You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power Charge the battery p 18 Low Battery e The battery is exhausted Charge the battery p 18 Low Battery to Update e You cannot updat
49. ds the center When the HOLD function is activated during recording all the button operations are disabled To stop recording cancel the HOLD function first ie Hint Even if the HOLD function is activated you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button You cannot stop normal playback 17 Preparing the Recorder Maintaining the Moderate Volume Level For European models only s u U0 40 a Ge The IC recorder limits the maximum volume to allows you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using the headphones When you try to adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the specified level the Check The Volume Level message appears Check The Volume Level Press B gt ENT then adjust the volume The volume is lowered automatically and the Volume Lowered message appears if you do not lower the volume for approximately 20 hours after the Check The Volume Level message appears Volume Lowered 18 Preparing the Recorder Recharging the Battery END 0 9 90 Recharging the battery using a computer Connect the IC recorder to your 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 a running computer Computer To USB port of your computer To USB connector While the battery is charging Connecting and Connecting
50. e at a Desired Time With an Alarm cscsssesessseeseseeees 52 Erasing a File scssssssssessesseesesseesees 54 Erasing All Files in a Folder 000 56 Arranging Files in a Folder 00 57 Moving a file to a different folder 4 57 Copying a file to the other memory 58 Using a Track Mark cecsssssesseeeseeee 60 Adding a track mark 60 Erasing a track mark scsssessessseessessseeeses 61 Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time 62 Dividing a File ccssssssessesseeseeseenees 63 Dividing a file at the current position 63 Dividing a file at all the track mark POSLIONS iein E 64 JU0 U0 Joajgey Renaming a Folder and a File 65 Changing a folder name 165 Changing a file name 66 Protecting a File 67 Menu Operation Modes sss0eseee Menu Settings ccscsssscssesssesseeseeeees 70 Using the IC Recorder with Your COMPUEEL ssssssssssssesssssssssssssesssssssssssssssie 79 Connecting the IC recorder to YOUL COMPUtET esesseeeseeseseeseeeseeeseeseneees 80 Structure of folders and files cssceseee 81 Disconnecting the IC recorder from YOUL COMPULEL eseeeeesesesseestessseeeeesceeeeees 84 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer cccccscsssssssssscsseeees 85 Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Play
51. e the firmware because of insufficient battery power Charge the battery p 18 microSD Card Error An error occurred while a microSD card was being inserted into the microSD card slot Remove and try inserting it again If this message persists use a new microSD card microSD Card Not e A microSD card that the IC recorder does not support is Supported inserted See About compatible microSD cards p 33 Read Only microSD Card e A read only microSD card is inserted A read only microSD card cannot be used with the IC recorder microSD Card Locked e A write protected microSD card is inserted Release the lock Memory Full e The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient Erase some files before recording File Full When there are already the maximum number of files in the selected folder or the total number of files stored on the IC recorder has exceeded the maximum you cannot record a new file Erase some files before recording Settings are Full e You cannot rename a folder since folders with the same folder name already exist Please select a different folder name Track Marks are Full e You cannot set a track mark since there are already the maximum number of track marks for a file Cancel unwanted track marks p 61 File Damaged You cannot play back or edit files because the data of the selected file is damaged Continued J s
52. e to another memory You cannot copy a podcast file to another memory Ms ig displayed You have not set the clock p 22 y m d or is displayed as the recorded date or time The date and time of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the file when the clock was not set Continued J U0 U0 Jo aiqel 109 Troubleshooting The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied Sound Organizer software e 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 s u u0 40 JqE The Memory Full message is displayed and you cannot start recording e The memory is full gt Erase some of the files p 54 or erase all the files after you store them on the other memory media or on your computer The File Full message is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder e 199 files have been recorded in the selected folder GQ or 4 074 files when there are 21 folders in total have been recorded Therefore you cannot record another file or move a file gt Erase some of the files p 54 or erase all the files after you store them on the other memory media or on your computer The microSD card is not recognized e Remove a microSD card and check the side of the microSD card Then inse
53. ecorder You can transfer a file from Sound Organizer to an IC recorder or memory card You can enjoy transferred music podcasts and other content on your IC recorder Burning a music CD You can select your favorite songs from the songs imported into Sound Organizer and then burn your own original music CD Other convenient uses e You can start the mail software and send a recording file attached to mail e You can use the voice recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking not supplied which is compatible with Sound Organizer to perform voice recognition for a file and convert the voice to text J Utilizing Your Computer System requirements for your computer The following shows the system requirements for using Sound Organizer sua uo 40 9 9e Operating systems e Windows 7 Ultimate e Windows 7 Professional e Windows 7 Home Premium e Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Starter 32 bit version e Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher e Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher e Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher e Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher e Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher e Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher e Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher e Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher e Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher Pre installed Ex
54. ected When no microSD card is currently inserted in the IC recorder the built in memory is selected automatically Common Settings LED Turns the recording indicator and operation indicator on or off during operation ON During recording the recording indicator and operation indicator light or flash During playback the operation indicator lights or flashes OFF The recording indicator and operation indicator do not light or flash even during recording or playback operation When the IC recorder is connected to a computer the recording indicator and operation indicator light or flash even if LED is set to OFF Power Saving Mode Sets the power saving mode to limit 21 battery consumption ON The power saving mode is effective If no operation is attempted for approximately 5 seconds in the stop mode and for approximately 10 seconds in the recording and playback modes the display turns off automatically OFF The power saving mode is disabled Continued J 77 About the Menu Function Sub menus Menu items Settings See E So Initial setting page SS Do Common Settings Language Sets the language to be used for 25 gt S messages menus folder names file names etc Deutsch German English Espa ol Spanish Fran ais French Italiano Italian Pyccxuit Russian 30 Korean etx Chinese Stx Chinese wu Thai Number of language
55. ed to the file name Take and then press B gt ENT aed The Please Wait animation appears and the selected characters are added to the file name separated from it by an underbar _ e g If A is added to the file 11215_001 it becomes A_11215_001 Press M STOP to exit the menu mode T Hint You can use the supplied Sound Organizer software to edit the templates or rename a file directly 6 Editing Files Protecting a File EID 0 9 9e SV J BACK HOME E STOP To prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited you can protect an important file When a file is protected the protect indicator is displayed in the file information window showing that the file is regarded as a read only file you cannot erase or edit Display the file which you want to protect from a folder in the Recording Files or J Music category Inthe stop mode press and hold BACK HOME to display the Home menu then Divide at Current ror Divide All Track Marks select Edit Edit Files Protect and then press B gt ENT Press k lt or PPI to select ON and then press B gt ENT The file is protected Press E STOP to exit the menu mode To release protection Select OFF in step and then press B gt ENT 68 About the Menu Function Menu Operation Modes Home menus Sub menus Menu items Op
56. enu items Settings See E P o s Initial setting page SS T A Playback Settings Effect Sets the effect suitable for playback 46 gt S sound OFF The effect function does not work Clear Voice 1 Reduces noise excluding that of the human voice and adjusts low and loud voices to the optimum volume automatically making sound clear and easy to listen to Clear Voice 2 Makes sound quality clearer with stronger noise reduction and automatic volume adjustment functions than those of Clear Voice 1 Music Pop Stresses middle ranges ideal for vocals Music Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound Music Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for a lively sound Music Bass 1 Emphasizes the bass sound Music Bass 2 Emphasizes the bass sound even more When playing back a file using the built in speaker the effect function does not work Continued J 15 About the Menu Function Sub menus Menu items Settings See Initial setting page Playback Settings Easy Search Sets the easy search function 51 ON You can go forward or backwards for the specified skip time by pressing PPH or FE during playback This function is useful when attempting to locate a specific point in a long recording OFF The easy search function does not work When you press PPI or K a file will be moved forward or backward Set Skip Time Sets the time to go forward or b
57. er CEA and ASHA recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise The following list of sound levels is included for your information so that you can better protect your hearing phy For the customers in Canada DECIBEL LEVEL EXAMPLES 30 Whisper 40 Quiet room 50 Moderate rainfall 60 Normal conversation 70 Busy traffic vacuum cleaner 80 Alarm clock ETD 0 9 90 CONSTANT EXPOSURE TO THESE NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS 90 Lawn mower motorcycle 100 Chain saw 110 Rock concert 120 Jet plane takeoff 130 Jackhammer 140 Firecrackers This information courtesy of the American Speech Language Hearing Association ASHA the national professional scientific and credentialing association for more than 135 000 audiologists speech language pathologists and speech language and hearing scientists For information on protection against noise induced hearing loss call the ASHA Action Center 800 638 8255 Monday through Friday 8 30 a m to 5 p m To find an audiologist in your area visit www asha org findpro Parents can find helpful information about how to protect their children s hearing and how to teach them about safe listening at www listentoyourbuds org an ASHA award winning public education campaign sponsored in part by CEA A safety tip from the Consumer Flectronics Association 1919 South Eads Street Arlington VA 22202 and the American Speech Language Hearing Association 2200 Research Boulevard R
58. er will be erased Press M STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel moving the file Press Ml STOP before step Copying a file to the other memory card slot gt E stop lt S JL BACK HOME gt You can copy files between the built in memory and a microSD card which is useful in saving a backup Before starting the operation insert a microSD card to be used for copying into the microSD card slot Select the file you want to copy When you want to copy a file from a microSD card to the built in memory set the source memory media to microSD Card p 34 Press and hold BACK HOME to display the Divide All Track Marks Home menu then select 4 Edit Edit wa Files File Copy and then press B gt ENT Copy to microSD card Select Folder or Copy to Built In Memory Select Folder appears and the category selection window is displayed Continued J 59 Editing Files Press I lt or Pi to select the category of the destination folder and then press B gt ENT The folder list of the selected category is displayed When you select the sI Music category as the destination you can copy a file to a folder containing the type of files the IC recorder can play s u U0 0 9 92 Press k lt or PPI to select the folder that you want to copy the file into and then press B gt ENT The Please Wait animation appears and the file is cop
59. eration mode O the setting can be made the setting cannot be made Stop Playback Recording mode mode mode Scene Select O O O Select File O i Erase Files Erase a File O Erase All Files 2 Edit Edit Files Protect Divide at Current Position Divide All Track Marks Move File File Copy Erase Track Mark Erase All Track Marks Change Names Change Folder Name Change File Name lt 5 Settings Recording Settings Scene Edit O Save Destination REC Mode Mic Sensitivity LCF Low Cut VOR Playback Settings DPC Speed Control Effect Easy Search Play Mode olojojoliolololoO Alarm Select Memory oOlolololojojojoolioloioiolololojlojolioloioiolol o Continued J EEN 0 9 92 69 About the Menu Function Operation mode O the A setting can be made Ss the setting cannot be TS Home menus Sub menus Menu items made Stop Playback Recording mode mode mode ss Settings Common Settings LED O O O O O Power Saving Mode Language Date amp Time Time Display Beep Format OJOJO O O OJO System Information 10 About the Menu Function Menu Settings folder Before atte
60. f the copyright holders e Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer e 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 For users in France At high volume prolonged listening to the personal audio player can damage the user s hearing s u U0 40 JEL If you need to replace the headphones earphones please refer to the headphones earphones model corresponding to your device and indicated below MDR E706 Disposal of Old Electrical 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 electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly 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 recyc
61. file information window When the set date and time comes At the set time the IC recorder is automatically turned on and ALARM is displayed in the display window Then the alarm and the selected file will be played back using the selected alarm pattern When the playback ends the IC recorder will stop automatically When the alarm pattern is set to Beep amp Play or Play the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the selected file 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 To confirm the alarm setting In the stop mode press ll STOP twice to display the file information window When the alarm indicator appears the alarm has been set 54 Erasing Files Erasing a File os o gt So POWER HOLD oS FSS S amp T Tso S PP dl TP ENT ve SBACK HOME Once a file has been erased you cannot retrieve it Slide the POWER HOLD switch in the direction of POWER to turn on the IC recorder amp p 20 or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status p 16 The stop mode window appears 2 In the stop or playback mode select the file you want to erase p 28 Press and hold BACK HOME until the Home menu appears Press kea or PPI to select ii Erase Files F and then press B gt
62. files can be displayed by opening IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD When connecting the IC recorder with your computer after the destination memory media has been set to microSD Card amp p 34 the structure of folders is different from that when the destination memory media is set to Built In Memory sjua uo 40 9 90 Built in memory microSD card Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder Fpetermsenedepyenpinyat ennai peinyynyenpnyinpatepey panne ovat imi eieiany Folder transferred from your computer Folder transferred from your computer l Even if a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder it will not be displayed on the Recording Files category of the IC recorder When you transfer a file from your computer to the IC recorder put the file in the folders under the VOICE folder 2 The name ofa folder in which music or podcast files are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as it is so it is convenient if you put an easy to remember name on the folder in advance Folders shown in the illustration are examples of folder names The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders transferred to the IC recorder Tf you transfer music files separately they are classified as being in No Folder The operating instructions of the IC recorder are stored in the Instructions folder directly under the IC RECORDER folder
63. g recording such as one made at a meeting Press and hold BACK HOME to display the DPC Speed Control Home menu then select amp Settings Effect Playback Settings Easy Search and then press B gt ENT To go forward or backward for the specified skip time press lt or PPI to OOFF select ON and then press B gt ENT Skip to Set Skip Time gt step 5 To change the time to go forward or backward when searching press kK or PPI to select Set Skip Time and then press B gt ENT Press k lt or PPI to select Set Forward Skip or Set Reverse Skip and then press b gt ENT Set Forward Skip Set Reverse Skip Press kea or PPI to select the skip time and then press B gt ENT O30sec ae O1min Q Hint To adjust both the forward and backward skip times repeat steps 1 through 4 Forward Skip 5sec 10sec 30sec 1min 5min or 10min Reverse Skip lsec 3sec 5sec 10sec 30sec 1min 5min or 10min Press M STOP to exit the menu mode 52 Playing Files Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm EMD 0 9 90 5 J BACK HOME E STOP You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected file at a desired time You can have a file played back on a specified date once every week or at the same time every day You can set an alarm for a file Select the file you
64. g the computer gt Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory p 78 The recording indicator and the operation indicator do not light e LED is set to OFF gt Display the menu and set LED to ON p 76 Recording You cannot record a file e The remaining memory capacity is insufficient e You cannot record a file when you select a folder in the playback only area in the JJ Music or Podcast category e Files are recorded in the folder specified as Save Destination in the menu Recording is interrupted e The VOR function is activated When you are not using the VOR function set VOR to OFF in the menu p 43 Playback The playback volume is low e The built in speaker is mainly for monitoring and the playback volume is low gt Use the supplied headphones No sound comes from the speaker e Headphones are plugged in p 50 Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in e Ifyou plug in the headphones not securely during playback the sound may come from the speaker gt Unplug the headphones and then insert them securely Sound effect does not change even when the Effect setting is changed When you are using the built in speaker the effect function is invalid Continued J 108 Troubleshooting Playback speed is too fast or too slow DPC Speed Control
65. h slightly moistened in water Then use a soft dry cloth to wipe the exterior Do not use alcohol benzine or thinner If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer Continued J 98 Additional Information 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 files to a computer etc sjua uo 0 9 90 On using a microSD card e When formatting initializing a microSD card make sure to use the IC recorder to format it Operations of the microSD cards formatted with Windows or other devices are not guaranteed e If you format a microSD card containing recorded data the recorded data will be deleted Be careful not to delete important data e Do not leave a microSD card within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it Do not insert or remove a microSD card during recording playback formatting Doing so may cause a malfunction of the IC recorder e Do not remove a microSD card while the operation indicator is flashing in orange Doing so may damage the data e We do not guarantee the operations of all types of compatible microSD cards with the IC recorder e You cannot use a ROM read only memory type or write protected microSD card e Data may be corrupted in the following cases When a microSD card is removed o
66. hold BACK HOME To exit the Home menu press ll STOP 2B Preparing the Recorder Selecting a File S J BACK HOME E sT0P You can select a folder and a file for recording playing or editing as follows Display the 0 Select File menu In the stop or playback mode press and hold BACK HOME until the Home menu appears Press kE or PPI to select O Select File and then press B gt ENT O Select File Select a category Recording Press F or PP to select Recording Files ke lt 9 c s odcast J3 Music or Podcast and then press B ENT When you purchase the IC recorder you can select the Recording Files category only You cannot select the other categories because there are no files currently saved in the categories When you transfer files from your computer you can display folders for those categories Select a folder FOLDERO1 FOLDERO2 When you purchase the IC recorder there are 5 FOLDERO3 folders already available FOLDERO1 05 in the Recording Files category Press FE or PI to select the desired folder and then press B gt ENT Continued J EMD 0 9 90 29 Preparing the Recorder Selecta file Sa Press kE or PPI to select the desired file and E T S then press B gt ENT aS The playback mode window of the selected file is displayed O Press W STOP t
67. ied as the last file in the destination folder A file will be copied with the identical file name Press E STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel the copy operation Press Mi STOP before step To cancel the copy operation during copying While the Please Wait animation is displayed during copying in step press E STOP 60 Editing Files Using a Track Mark sjuajuo 0 9 92 Adding a track mark B ENT o lt q J Come T MARK You can add a track mark at a point at which you would like to divide a file later or locate during playback You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to each file During recording playing back or recording pausing press T MARK at the position you want to add a track mark The Track mark indicator and a track number flash three times and a track mark is added Locating a track mark and starting playback at the track mark Press lt 4 or gt P in the stop mode When the Track mark indicator flashes once press B gt ENT 6l Editing Files Erasing a track mark ED 40 9 9 J BACK HOME E STOP Stop at a position after the track mark you D 121021001 PE Fo2 01 05 1h23m56s would like to erase Paa am Press and hold BACK HOME to display the Move File Home menu then select 4 Edit Edit File a Files gt Erase Track Mark and then press Bb ENT Erase Track Mark will be
68. ing Settings Scene Edit and then press B gt ENT 2 Press I lt or Pi to select the scene you want to change the settings to the default values and then press B gt ENT Select Set Default Value and then press B ENT Set to Default Value will be displayed Edit Edit from Current Settin Set Default Value Press kea or PPI to select YES and then press B gt ENT The menu item settings of the selected scene will be set to the default values Press E STOP to exit the menu mode Default settings For details on the menu items and settings see pages 72 and 73 o 2s 2 M Shirt Pocket Meeting Voice Notes Interview My Scene REC Mode MP3 MP3 MP3 MP3 MP3 192kbps 192kbps 128kbps 192kbps 192kbps Mic Sensitivity su Al a a a Medium High Low Medium Medium LCF Low Cut ON ON ON ON ON VOR OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF sjuajuo 0 9 ge 43 Recording Files Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound the VOR Function sjua uo 40 9 90 Cs iL BACK HOME You can set the VOR Voice Operated Recording function to ON to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound that exceeds a specified level and pause when sound falls to a level lower than a specified level Press and hold BACK HOME to display the Mic Sensitivity Home menu then select amp Settings
69. ing Them Back cssssssseeseees 86 Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder drag and drop sasinecsrniineiinisisas 86 Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder 87 Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory csssccssccesscecererecseeseeesseseeees 88 Using the Supplied Sound Organizer SOFTWALE csseseseesseeeeseseeseseseseeseseeeeeees 89 What you can do using Sound Organizer sverti n TEE Ea 89 System requirements for your COMPUTE siscisssasssrssassssessssssessssszeseassseasnesseasses 91 Installing Sound Organizer sssecsseeseeeees 92 The Sound Organizer window 94 Using a USB AC Adaptor 95 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Precautions ssssssssseessssessosssessereessosssesee SpecificationS seseessesesesersesessesereereseeseses System requirements ssssrersnssesiiiiisees 99 Design and specifications sssssssssssses0 101 Battery Lite cesses ctsssorstelsecdbecsteertdebenetituerscsts 103 Troubleshooting csscscssssseeseeeees On the IC recorder operations On the Sound Organizer U0 U0 Joajgey Messages List sccccecessssessseeseceseees System Limitations cccssssseseees Browsing the Operation Guide To use the buttons in the Operation Guide Click the buttons located in the upper right of the pages of this manual to jump to Table of Contents or
70. ith your COMPUTE iapa 79 kee VOR Voice Operated Recording oe 43 68 73 W WMA files siisii 101 EMD 0 9 90
71. jua uo 0 9 9e 113 Troubleshooting Message Cause Remedy Built In Memory Needs e to be Formatted The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer via USB connection because the IC recorder is formatted with a computer and there is no copy of the control file required for operation Format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu p 78 Do not use your computer to format the IC recorder microSD Card Needs to be Formatted The microSD card has been formatted with a computer using a format that the IC recorder does not support Format the microSD card using the formatting function in the menu p 78 Process Error Save a backup copy of your data and format the IC recorder using the menu p 78 If a problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer Stop and Reinsert e A microSD card was inserted during recording or playback microSD Card Remove the microSD card and insert it while the IC recorder is in the stop mode Set Date amp Time Set the clock otherwise you cannot set the alarm No File The selected folder does not have any files You cannot move a file or set the alarm etc because of this No Track Marks e There are no track marks when you attempt to erase a track mark or track marks or divide a file at all the track mark positions No microSD Card There is no microSD card inserted into the microSD card slot when you attempt to set the
72. k starts and the operation indicator will 0103 nd2m32s oc light in green Press VOL to adjust the volume Stopping playback Press E STOP 45 Playing Files Ss To To Do this IS stop at the current position Press B gt ENT To resume playback from that Playback Pause function point press B ENT again go back to the beginning of the Press K lt once 2 current file go back to previous files Press K lt repeatedly During the stop mode keep the button pressed to go back the files continuously skip to the next file Press PP once 2 skip to the succeeding files Press P repeatedly During the stop mode keep the button pressed to skip the files continuously 1 When a track mark is set the IC recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or after the current point p 60 2 These operations are for when Easy Search is set to OFF p 51 75 8 In the continuous searching mode the IC recorder does not locate track marks AG Playing Files Changing the Playback Settings Reducing noise or selecting the sound effect in playback the Effect function S E sT0P You can reduce noise in playback or select the sound effect that suits the file to be played back Press and hold BACK HOME to display the Home menu then select amp Settings Playback Settings and then press b gt ENT
73. l not be displayed in the Recording Files category of the IC recorder Continued J 85 Utilizing Your Computer Folders displayed on the s3 Music category of the IC recorder gt Sy J POP Conversation So No Folder Ta The following folders will be displayed among the folders forwarded from a computer Folders under the MUSIC folder which contains a file when some folders have multiple levels all folders will be displayed in parallel e Folders transferred to places other than under the MUSIC folder or the PODCASTS folder o A folder called No Folder If you transfer music files separately those files will be displayed under this folder Folders displayed on the Podcast category of the IC recorder NEWS Folders for podcast files transferred from a computer will be displayed When you transfer podcast files from your computer to the IC recorder use the supplied Sound Organizer software 84 Utilizing Your Computer Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Follow the procedures below otherwise data may be damaged Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not light 2 Perform the following operation on your computer On the Windows taskbar at the bottom right of the desktop left click the following icon fo gt Left click Eject IC RECORDER Windows 7 or Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Windows X
74. lease the HOLD status by sliding the POWER HOLD switch in the direction of POWER This function is useful when you want to wake up the IC recorder quickly pag Hint In the normal stop mode the IC recorder turns off automatically if there is no operation attempted for 10 minutes In the standby mode on the other hand the IC recorder turns off automatically if there is no operation attempted for 24 hours 21 Preparing the Recorder Using the power saving mode To save battery power the power saving mode is set to ON by default In the power saving mode if no operation is attempted for approximately 5 seconds in the stop mode and for approximately 10 seconds in the recording and playback modes the display turns off automatically You can perform a button operation however even while the display is turned off To turn on the display press BACK HOME 5juajuo 09 9e Laj Hint To disable the power saving mode press and hold BACK HOME until the Home menu appears and then select si Settings Common Settings Power Saving Mode Set Power Saving Mode to OFF Preparing the Recorder Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time Setting the clock after recharging the battery EMD 0 9 90 If PP Cs Ty PENT laa J BACK HOME When the clock is not set after you purchased the IC recorder and use it for the fi
75. lect 4 Edit Edit Files Divide All Track Marks and then press B gt ENT Divide All Track Marks will be displayed Divide at Current Positic Divide All Track Marks Protect Press k lt or PPI to select YES and then press B gt ENT The Please Wait animation appears and the file is divided at all the track mark positions All the existing track marks in the files will be erased A suffix made up of a sequential number is added each of the divided files wf File 1 vb A file is divided at all the track marks File1_01 File 1_02 File 1_03 Press E STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel dividing Select NO in step and then press B gt ENT To cancel the division operation during dividing While the Please Wait animation is displayed during division in step press W STOP F Editing Files Renaming a Folder and a File Changing a folder name BACK HOME E STOP You can change a name of a folder used to store files recorded with the IC recorder You can choose a new folder name from the templates s u u0 40 9 90 Select the folder which you want to rename from the folder list in the Recording Files category 2 In the stop mode press and hold BACK HOME to display the Home menu then select Edit Change Names and then press B gt ENT Press k lt
76. ling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Applicable accessory Headphones 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 In 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
77. merator and the total number of files in the folder is displayed in the denominator D File indicator File name indication Recorded date year month day _ number e g 121021_001 4 Counter elapsed time indication In the stop mode The current position the elapsed time from the beginning of the current file In the playback mode The elapsed playback time of the current file In the recording mode The cumulative recording time of the current file Track mark indicator Displays the track mark number just before the current position Appears when a track mark is set for a file ED 0 9 90 6 Microphone sensitivity scene select setting indicator Displays the currently selected microphone sensitivity or scene setting used for recording Microphone sensitivity Ml High 1 Medium 2 Low Scene select setting Shirt Pocket 2 Meeting Voice Notes 2 Interview m My Scene LCF Low Cut Filter indicator Appears when LCF Low Cut is set to ON in the menu Remaining recording time Displays the remaining recording time in hours minutes and seconds If there is 10 hours or more time remaining the time is displayed in hours If there is 10 minutes or more and less than 10 hours time remaining the time is displayed in hours and minutes If there is less than 10 minutes time remaining the time is displayed in minutes and seconds The indicator flashes during recording
78. mpting to move a file select the file to be moved and then go to the menu window Sub menus Menu items Settings See Initial setting page Scene Select Allows you to choose a recording scene according to each recording situation as follows 39 Gi Shirt Pocket 2 Meeting Voice Notes 2 Interview IB My Scene You can change the items for recording to the recommended settings in bulk O Select File Displays category list folder list and then file list allowing you to choose a file 28 i Erase Files Erase a File Erases a file 54 Before attempting to erase a file select the file to be erased and then go to the menu window YES The file will be erased NO The file will not be erased Frase All Files Erases all the files in a folder 56 Before attempting to erase files select the folder from which all files are to be erased and then go to the menu window YES All the files in a folder will be erased NO All the files in a folder will not be erased 2 Edit Edit Files Protect Protects a file to prevent the file from 67 being erased divided or being moved ON The file will be protected OFF File protection is not executed The file can be erased edited or moved Divide at Current Position Divides a file into two 63 YES The file will be divided into two NO File division is not executed Divide All Track Marks Divides a file at all the track mark 64 positions YES The file will be divided at all the tr
79. n that limit NO FAST appears in the display window Selecting the play mode S J BACK HOME E STOP You can select the play mode in the menu Press and hold BACK HOME to display the Effect Home menu then select amp Settings gt Egy Semen Playback Settings Play Mode and then press B gt ENT 2 Press k or PPI to select 1 O ALL S 1 S o or GALL and then press B gt ENT Press M STOP to exit the menu mode Option items Description reference page 1 A file is played back a Files in one folder are played back continuously ALL All the files are played back continuously G1 One file is played back repeatedly Ga Files in one folder are played back repeatedly ALL All the files are played back repeatedly To play back the current file repeatedly During playback press and hold B gt ENT ESP appears and the current file is played back repeatedly To resume normal playback press B gt ENT again sua uo 0 9 90 s Playing Files Convenient Playback Methods S sjua uo 40 9 90 J BACK HOME E sT0P Q headphone jack Listening with better sound quality e To listen with the headphones Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the headphone jack The built in speaker will be automatically disconnected e To listen from an external speaker Connect an active s
80. nction The IC recorder has not been used for more than 1 year gt The built in rechargeable battery may have deteriorated Consult with your nearest Sony dealer If the battery life is limted to approximately half the original battery life even after you charge it fully the battery has deteriorated gt Consult your nearest Sony dealer sua u0 40 9 9e You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer When you connect the IC recorder to a computer which is not running the battery will not be charged Even if the computer is on and the computer is in a mode of reduced operation standby or sleep you cannot charge the battery Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it The charging indicator is not displayed or disappears in the middle of charging The USB connector of the IC recorder is not connected properly When you connect the IC recorder to a USB AC adaptor not supplied and play back files using the built in speaker you cannot charge the battery jm or ti is flashing instead of the battery indicator The environmental temperature is out of the range for charging Charge the battery in an environment with a temperature of 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Continued J 107 Troubleshooting sjuaquo Operating J09 9e The IC recorder does not operate correctly e You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder usin
81. nology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson e microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC micro micro ss SDP e 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 and or other countries 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 Sound Organizer uses software modules as shown below Windows Media Format Runtime This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license s from Microsoft 118 For the customers in Canada Listening for a Lifetime sjua uo 40 9 9e Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer the Consumer Electronics Association CEA and the American Speech Language Hearing Association ASHA want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level a level that lets the sound come through clearly without annoying blaring or distorti
82. o stop playback You can switch files by pressing kK or PPI 30 Preparing the Recorder Selecting a file in the stop or playback mode window sjua uo 0 9 92 C T g PENT 1 laa TY BACK HOME In the stop or playback mode press BACK HOME The file list of the current folder is displayed By pressing BACK HOME repeatedly you can display the folder list category list and the D Select File window in sequence In each window you can press FE or PPI to select an item and then press B ENT to confirm When you display a folder list during playback playback stops eal O 121021_001 01 05 Oh0Om00s il Keg Remain 5h59m BACK HOME File list h 121021_001 D 121021_002 D 121021_003 BACK HOME pont Folder list CG FOLDERO1 G FOLDERO2 Gi FOLDER03 BACK HOME Be ENT Category List JJ Music Podcast BACK HOME ail Select File window Select File Preparing the Recorder Displaying the file information You can display the file information of the current file by pressing ll STOP in the stop mode By pressing ll STOP repeatedly you can display the rest of the file information and then return to the stop mode window O 121021001 01 05 Oh0Om00s i Ke Remain 5n59m STOP 3121021_001 2My Recording 2012y10m21d_ 12 34 E 570P MP3 192kbps 1h 23m 56s ia e E STOP END
83. o the connected IC recorder or memory card 4 Edit Mode button Displays the edit area so that you can edit a file Quick Operation Guide button Displays the Quick Operation Guide to receive guidance on the basic features of Sound Organizer 6 Sidebar Import Transfer a IC Recorder Displays the transfer screen A list of files on a connected device appears Import CD Displays the screen for importing music CDs 9 Burn CD DVD Displays the screen for burning discs Transfer buttons E3 Transfers the files of Sound Organizer to an IC recorder or memory card EI Imports the files of an IC recorder or memory card to My Library of Sound Organizer sjuajuo 0 9 92 05 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor EMD 40 9 9e tov USB connector USB connecting cable Se i You can charge the built in rechargeable battery by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor not supplied You can charge the battery while you are using the IC recorder so that it is useful when you want to record for a long time When you use the IC recorder for the first time or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain period of time charge the battery continuously until am is displayed It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to fully charge an exhausted battery This is an approximation for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full
84. ocket secured with the clip you can reduce the noise that may be caused if cloth etc accidentally rubs the IC recorder during recording 4 Recording Files Changing the Scene Select settings 1 In the stop or playback mode press and hold BACK HOME to display the Home Save Destination menu then select amp Settings gt BEE Meds Recording Settings gt Scene Edit and then press B gt ENT Press k lt or PPI to select the scene you ES Meeting want to change the settings and then Voice Notes press B gt ENT 2 Interview Press lt or PPI to select Edit or Edit Edit from Current Setting and then press B Set Default Value J ENT 4 Press I lt or Pi to select the item you want to change and then press B gt ENT Edit Complete REC Mode gt Press 4 or PPI to select a setting item and then press B gt ENT For details on the menu items and settings see Menu Settings p 72 73 Press 4 or PPI to select Edit Complete and then press B gt ENT REC Mode Edit Complete gt Mic Sensitivity gt Press E STOP to exit the menu mode sjuajuo 0 9 90 4 Recording Files Changing the Scene Select setting to the default values 1 In the stop or playback mode press and hold BACK HOME to display the Home menu then select amp Settings Record
85. ockville MD 20850 120 Additional Information Index AAC LC files esses 101 Adjusting the volume 36 44 Alar dreii 52 68 75 Battery indicator oe 18 95 Battery life seseris 103 Built in memory eee 34 81 Built in microphones ee 35 Category apres ai 14 28 Changing a file name 66 68 71 Changing a folder name 65 68 71 Changing the Scene Select SENES parionas 41 68 72 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer wee 18 80 Copying a file to the other MEMOLY onin enpabnnus 58 68 71 Copying files to your COMPULEL riiseni 85 Copying music files to the IG tecordef sirina 86 CUE a aA AA 50 C Display window ssssssesseessieesreseress 10 Dividing a file at all the track mark positions 4 64 68 70 Dividing a file at the current POSION ssvisscssesssdstesedesenss 63 68 70 DPC Digital Pitch Control wove 48 68 73 a Easy search sesser 51 68 75 Editing files sccctaascazsscuteneseseteceetivenstes 57 BTCC wcscnenindceieeenaeunes 46 68 74 Erasing a file seses 54 68 70 Erasing all files in a folder wees 56 68 70 Erasing all the track Marks sanaram i 62 68 71 Erasing a track mark 61 68 71 Folder essessesosessesseresessesess 28 65 81 HOLD arinetik 13 16 Home menu ceeeeeeeeeeees 15 26 68 Index to parts and controls Display window ssssssssssssseersesssssesses 10 JRK ONO RAE E E rrisecetensetseensessere 8 REAT ore
86. on and most importantly without damaging your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts TO ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL e Set your volume control to the lowest level where you can hear the music comfortably and clearly Prolonged exposure to anything over 85 decibels can cause gradual hearing loss e Once you have established a sound level where you can hear the audio comfortably clearly and without distortion set the dial and leave it there See if your music player has a volume limiter that allows you to set a safe listening level by establishing a maximum volume level on your player This is a great solution for parents to ensure their children listen at a safe level Limit listening time to give your hearing quiet breaks BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WHEN WEARING YOUR HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS Do not turn up the volume so high that you can t hear sounds around you Do not use headphones or earbuds while operating a motorized vehicle it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide years of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufactur
87. options you can select and the default setting differ depending on the region where you purchased your IC recorder Date amp Time Auto Synchronizing 23 When the IC recorder is connected to a computer that is running the Sound Organizer the clock will be automatically adjusted according to that computer Manual Sets the clock by setting year month day hour and minute in sequence Time Display Sets the clock display 12 Hour 12 00AM midnight 12 00PM noon 24 Hour 0 00 midnight 12 00 noon The default setting differs depending on the region where you purchased your IC recorder 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 The alarm sounds even if you set Beep to OFF in the menu Continued J 18 About the Menu Function Sub menus Menu items Settings Initial setting See page Common Settings Format Formats the memory media currently selected the built in memory or the microSD card erasing all the data in the memory and resetting the folder structure to its default status Execute The memory media will be formatted Cancel The memory media will not be formatted e Use the IC recorder formatting function to format a microSD card you use with the IC recorder Do not use you
88. peaker to the Q headphone jack Searching forward backward during playback Cue Review To search forward Cue Press and hold Pl during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback To search backward Review Press and hold K 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 starts to search at higher speed When files are played back or searched to the end of the last file When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last file FILE END lights up for approx 5 seconds When FILE END and the operation indicator go off the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last file e If you press and hold F while FILE END is lit the files are played back rapidly and normal playback will start at the point you release the button 51 Playing Files Locating the point you wish to start playback quickly the Easy Search function s uajuo 0 9 ge 5 1 C BACK HOME E sT0P When Easy Search is set to ON in the menu you can go back for the specified reverse skip time by pressing K lt once and can go forward for the specified forward skip time by pressing Pl once during playback This function is useful for locating a specific point in a lon
89. r audio files LPCM wav MP3 mp3 WMA wma AAC LC m4a from your computer to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping them and you can play them back using the IC recorder For the file formats that can be played back using the IC recorder see Design and specifications p 101 Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder drag and Ty Connect the IC recorder to your computer p 80 Copy the folder in which the music files are stored to the IC recorder On a Windows screen using Explorer or on a Macintosh screen using Finder drag and drop the folder containing the music files onto IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD The IC recorder can recognize up to 400 folders You can copy up to 199 files to one folder Moreover the IC recorder can recognize up to a total of 4 095 folders and files for one memory media Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer p 84 87 Utilizing Your Computer Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder ES 0 9 ge Select a folder Display the category list with either of the following e In the stop or playback mode press and hold BACK HOME to display the Home menu then select D Select File and press B gt ENT e In the stop mode press BACK HOME repeatedly until the category list is displayed Press I lt or PPI to select Music and then press B gt ENT Press k
90. r computer to format a microSD card Switch the memory media to the one to be formatted before you start the format operation p 34 e When you format the memory media all the data which you have stored on the media will be erased Once the memory media has been erased you cannot retrieve the data that was erased e When you format the built in memory the operating instructions stored in the built in memory will also be erased To get another copy of the operating instructions please visit the Sony support home page depending on your area p 104 System Information Displays the IC recorder model name and the version number of the software s u U0 40 JqEL 19 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer EEN 0 9 92 When the IC recorder is connected to your computer you can transfer data between them Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to store them p 85 Copying music files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back p 86 Using the IC recorder as USB memory p 88 You can store image data or text data stored on the computer in the IC recorder Managing and editing files using the Sound Organizer software p 89 The supplied Sound Organizer software allows you to transfer the files that you have recorded using the IC recorder to your computer to manage and edit them You can also transfer music
91. r the IC recorder is turned off during a read or write operation When a microSD card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise e We assume no responsibility for any loss or damage of recorded data e We recommend that you save a backup copy of the important data Do not touch the terminal of a microSD card with your hand or a metal object Do not strike bend or drop a microSD card Do not disassemble or modify a microSD card Do not expose a microSD card to water Do not use a microSD card under the following conditions Locations beyond the required operating conditions including locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in the sun and or in the summer the outdoors exposed to direct sunlight or a place near a heater Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present e When using a microSD card make sure to check the correct insertion direction into the microSD card slot 09 Additional Information Specifications END 0 9 90 System requirements To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software see System requirements for your computer p 91 To use your computer without the Sound Organizer software To use your computer with the IC recorder without the Sound Organizer software or to use the IC recorder as a USB mass storage device your computer must meet
92. re added to the divided file names By dividing a file you can easily find the point from which you want to play back when you make a long recording such as one made at a meeting You can divide a file until the total number of files in the folder reaches the maximum number allowed Stop the file at the position where you want to divide a file 2 Press and hold BACK HOME to display the Protect Home menu then select 4 Edit Edit Divide at Current zam Divide All Track Marks Files Divide at Current Position and then press B gt ENT Divide at Current Position will be displayed Press k lt or PPI to select YES and then press B gt ENT The Please Wait animation appears and the file is divided The divided files will be suffixed with a sequential number _1 for the original file and _2 for the new file File 1 File 2 File 3 J A file is divided File 1 File2_1 File2_2 File 3 A suffix made up of a sequential number is added to a file name of the divided files Press E STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel dividing Select NO in step and then press B gt ENT 64 Editing Files Dividing a file at all the track mark positions END 0 9 90 J BACK HOME E STOP Select the file you want to divide 2 In the stop mode press and hold BACK HOME to display the Home menu then se
93. recorder or a low sound such as recording in a spacious room Medium s To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting such as recording in a meeting space or during interview Low amp To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth a sound near the IC recorder or a loud sound LCF Low Cut Sets the LCF Low Cut Filter function to cut a low frequency to reduce the noise from a projector or the roaring noise from wind therefore you can record a file more clearly ON The LCF function is activated OFF The LCF function is canceled VOR Sets the VOR Voice Operated 43 Recording function ON Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound that exceeds a specified level and pauses when the detected sound falls below a specified level The VOR function is activated when REC PAUSE is pressed OFF The VOR function does not work Playback Settings DPC Speed Control Sets the DPC Digital Pitch Control 48 function You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0 50 times to 2 00 times normal The file is played back in natural tones by means of a digital processing function ON x n nn A file is played back at the specified speed x n nn n 0 to 9 using the DPC function OFF The DPC function does not work Set Speed Specify the playback speed from x0 5 to x2 00 x0 70 Continued J 74 About the Menu Function Sub menus M
94. reta aN 9 Inserting a microSD Card 32 f LPCM fileS sennonsnnananini 101 CE Maintenance sesesenrrcninrscsss 97 Menu Alar viszssseseevatssarncetecdeavassclossasteese 68 75 Beep ecrane 69 77 Change File Name oe 68 71 Change Folder Name 68 71 Date amp Time oeecccecceesseeteeeeees 69 77 Divide All Track Marks 68 70 Divide at Current Position 68 70 DPC Speed Control 0 68 73 Easy Search sisiisiisisisiiisis 68 75 ECE ssssscssccscstscossescecossecsactasoseeseaces 68 74 Erase a File eesessssssssescscseeeeeees 68 70 Erase All Files w cccccscecseseseeeees 68 70 Erase All Track Marks 04 68 71 Erase Track Mark u cccceeeeseees 68 71 Fil Copy ssswatniasnaieissncess 68 71 POT AG Aieten rei tenira eiai 69 78 Continued J EMD 0 9 9e 121 Additional Information Language oe 69 77 LCF Low Cut sesser 68 73 EDS E E 69 76 Menu operation modes eeeee 68 Menu Settings oo 70 Mic Sensitivity oes eeeeees 68 73 Move Bile acccvsiasstesccteiasssaslasccast 68 70 Plays MOde sisirin 68 75 Power Saving Mode ou eee 69 76 IPHOLECE ainust a 68 70 REC Mode aisininiiniinuan 68 72 Save Destination sssssssssssessssesse 68 72 Scene Edit oissnsrsnisoinarai 68 72 Sc n Select nrisassniriiiira 68 70 Select File sruron niais 68 70 Select Memory ou eee 68 76 System Information oo 69 78 Time Display eee 69 77 VOR seme 68 73
95. rst time the Set Date amp Time message appears and then the Set Date amp Time confirmation message appears Press kea or PPI to select YES and then press B gt ENT The clock setting window is displayed and the year section begins to flash Set year month day hour and minute Press F or PI to set the year and then press B gt ENT Repeat this procedure to set month day hour and minute in sequence You can move the cursor back to an item by pressing BACK HOME When you set the minute and press B gt ENT the Please Wait animation appears and the clock is set 23 Preparing the Recorder Setting the clock using the menu S ED 40 9 9 J BACK HOME E STOP While the IC recorder is in the stop mode you can set the clock using the menu Select Date amp Time in the menu In the stop mode press and hold BACK a HOME until the Home menu appears Scene Select Press kE or PPI to select amp Settings p and then press B gt ENT Gas octtings Press lt 4 or PI to select Common Playback Settings Settings and then press B gt ENT Common Settings Press K or PPI to select Date amp Time Power Saving Mode and then press B gt ENT Language Press I lt or PPI to select Auto Synchronizing Auto Synchronizing or Manual and O Manual gt then press B gt ENT L J
96. rt it with correct side and direction p 32 e Switch the memory media of the IC recorder to microSD Card p 34 Menu does not reflect the change in settings e Ifthe menu setting is changed using IC Recorder Setting of the Sound Organizer software with the exhausted battery the menu setting may not function A character in a folder or file name is displayed in unreadable characters e The IC recorder cannot support or display some special characters and symbols that are entered on a computer using Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder It takes a long time to copy a file e Ifthe file size of a file is large it takes a considerable time to finish copying Wait until the copying is finished Continued J 110 Troubleshooting The IC recorder is not recognized by your computer A folder file cannot be transferred from your computer e Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable Use the supplied USB connecting cable to connect the IC recorder to your computer e Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described on page 99 e Depending on the USB port position the IC recorder may not be recognized If this happens try another port sjuajuo 0 9 90 The file transferred from your computer cannot be played back e The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders
97. s you may solve the problem by resetting the IC recorder Press the RESET button with a small pin etc If you press the RESET button while operating the IC recorder stored data and settings may be deleted Before resetting make sure that the operation indicator is not lit i d A RESET button 105 Troubleshooting On the IC recorder operations s u U0 40 JqEL 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 e The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback e The plug of the connected headphones is dirty gt Clean the plug Power source The IC recorder cannot be turned on The IC recorder does not operate even if you press any button e The built in rechargeable battery is weak e The power of the IC recorder is off gt Slide and hold the POWEReHOLD switch in the direction of POWER until the window display appears The power is turned on p 20 e The HOLD function is activated gt Slide the POWERe HOLD switch in the center direction p 16 The IC recorder cannot be turned off e When the IC recorder is in the stop mode slide and hold the POWEReHOLD switch in the direction of POWER until the Power Off animation is displayed The power is turned off p 20 The IC recorder is powered off
98. s recorded with an IC recorder You can import recording files that were recorded with an IC recorder into Sound Organizer The imported files are saved to the computer Importing songs from a music CD You can import the songs of a music CD into Sound Organizer The imported songs are saved to the computer Importing songs on the computer You can import music and other files saved to the computer into Sound Organizer Subscribing to and updating podcasts You can subscribe to podcasts in Sound Organizer Subscribing to and updating podcasts enables you to download subscription and enjoy the latest data from the Internet Playing files You can play the files imported into Sound Organizer Changing the file information of files You can change the title name artist name and other file information displayed in the file list Dividing files You can divide one file into multiple files Combining files You can combine multiple files into one file Continued J 90 Utilizing Your Computer Editing templates for a folder or file name You can edit the templates used as Change File Name and Change Folder Name menu options sjuajuo 0 a Ge Deleting files from an IC recorder You can delete a file saved to an IC recorder Use this operation to delete files in the IC recorder when you want to increase the amount of free space in the IC recorder or there are unnecessary files Transferring files to an IC r
99. se buttons and the jack have a tactile dot Use it as a reference point for operations or to identify each terminal s Preparing the Recorder 17 Clip 18 POWER HOLD switch 19 microSD card slot 20 headphone jack 21 RESET button You can reset the IC recorder by pressing the button with a small pin etc p 104 Attaching the noise damper By attaching the noise damper to the IC recorder you can reduce vibration noises from a table or other surface where the IC recorder is placed Align the lower part of the noise damper to the recorder at an angle and then press the logo part so that the noise damper clicks in place a S T S T 40 9 90 To remove the noise damper Lift the upper part of the noise damper in the reverse direction as described in and then remove it se Tip The noise damper is for decreasing the possible noise from a table When you attach the IC recorder to your clothes remove the noise damper from the IC recorder 10 Preparing the Recorder Using the Display Window Display when stopped 3 74 121021_001 93105705 __ 1h23m56s The above window and the other windows in this section display indications numbers or items for explanatory purposes The actual windows may differ from those displayed here 1 File location indication The selected file number is displayed in the nu
100. sjuaquo J0ajge Due to the file system specifications of the IC recorder you can record and play back an LPCM file smaller than 2 GB and an MP3 WMA AAC LC file smaller than 1 GB using a microSD card Operations of all types of compatible microSD cards are not guaranteed 34 Preparing the Recorder Selecting the memory S gt E sto lt S microSD card slot cs i SN BACK HOME You can switch the memory between the built in memory and a microSD card by using the menu To switch the memory to the microSD card insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot p 32 2 In the stop mode press and hold BACK Recording Settings HOME to display the Home menu then Papa ot select amp Settings Select Memory and Select Memor then press B gt ENT Press kea or PPI to select microSD Card or Built In Memory and then press Bb ENT If you select microSD Card and the microSD card has not been formatted proceed to the next step Otherwise proceed to step 6 Built In Memor O microSD Card When the microSD card is not formatted press and hold BACK HOME to display the Home menu then select amp Settings gt Common Settings gt Format and then press B gt ENT All Data in microSD Card Will be Erased is displayed Then Execute will be displayed Press k lt or PPI to select YES and then press B g
101. t ENT The Please Wait animation appears and the microSD card is formatted Q Press E STOP to exit the menu mode When you select microSD Card the microSD card icon Bis displayed EMD 40 9 9e 35 Recording Files Basic Recording EID 0 9 9e POWER HOLD S Built in microphones L R TL Recording indicator Operation Indicator a REC PAUSE STOP A ENT JE jaa The following are the basic recording procedures using the specified microphone sensitivity and recording mode Noise may be recorded if an object such as your finger etc accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording T Hint Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first or monitor the recording p 36 1 Slide the POWER HOLD switch in the direction of POWER to turn on the IC recorder amp p 20 or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status p 16 The stop mode window appears Select the desired destination folder in the menu p 38 O Tip If you do not set a destination folder a file will be recorded in FOLDERO1 in the Recording Files category of the built in memory or the microSD card To record with the IC recorder in a shirt pocket place the IC recorder in the pocket secured with the clip Continued J 30 Recording Files To record with the IC recorder on a table or
102. t be played back Not all encoders are supported AAC LC 3 Bit rate 16 kbps 320 kbps Supports variable bit rate VBR Sampling frequencies 11 025 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz File extension m4a 3 Copyright protected file cannot be played back Not all AAC encoders are supported LPCM Sampling frequencies 44 1 kHz Quantization bit rate 16 bit File extension wav Continued J sua u0 40 9 90 102 Additional Information Speaker Approx 10 mm x 6 mm 13 32 inches x 1 4 inches dia Input Output Headphone jack minijack stereo Recommended load impedance 16 ohms USB connector micro B High Speed USB compatible microSD card slot microSD card microSDHC card compatible Playback speed control DPC 2 00 times 0 50 times MP3 WMA AAC LC 1 00 time 0 50 times LPCM Power output 150 mW Power requirements Built in rechargeable lithium ion 3 7 V DC battery Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F to 95 F Dimensions w h d not ind projecting parts and controls JEITA Approx 40 8 mm x 102 3 mm x 6 4 mm 1 5 8 inches x 4 1 8 inches x 9 32 inches Mass JEITA Approx 50 g 1 3 4 oz 4 The standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Supplied accessories See supplied Quick Start Guide Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
103. the Home menu then Poner sayng Mo select amp Settings gt Common Settings Language and then press B gt ENT 2 Press I lt or gt gt I to select the language that you want to use and then press B gt ENT Press E STOP to exit the menu mode 26 Preparing the Recorder About the Home menu s u U0 40 JqEL BACK HOME You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding BACK HOME The Home menu is the starting point of each feature of the IC recorder such as editing or making various settings Home menu Scene Select Select File m Erase Files Edit LA The Home menu consists of the following five items Press K lt or PI to select a Home menu item and then press B gt ENT to confirm Scene Select D Select File ii Erase Files 2 Edit amp Settings 27 Preparing the Recorder END J0a Ge J BACK HOME E STOP When you press K or PI to select an item and then press B gt ENT you can display the menu window one layer down Pressing BACK HOME button returns to the menu window one layer up Whichever layer of a menu window you display you can go back directly to the Home Scene Select menu window by pressing and holding BACK HOME al Se o Sub menu i PENT S O Menuseting Menu settin O g Stop Playback Record window al BACK Press BACK HOME HOME Press and
104. the operating system requirements and port environment described below Operating systems e Windows 7 Ultimate e Windows 7 Professional e Windows 7 Home Premium e Windows 7 Home Basic e Windows 7 Starter e Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher e Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher e Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher e Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher e Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher e Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher e Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher e Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher e Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher e Mac OS X v10 3 9 v10 7 Pre installed Excluding China One of the above operating systems should be by default pre installed Any operating system other than those indicated above Windows 98 Windows 2000 or Linux etc upgraded operating systems or multi boot environment are not supported 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported e For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system please access the support home page for the IC recorder p 104 Continued J 100 Additional Information Hardware environment e Sound board Sound boards compatible with any of the supported operating S systems q Port USB port Disk drive A CD ROM drive is required To create a
105. uctions on the screen Continued J 95 Utilizing Your Computer Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement select I accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next sjuajuo 0 9 92 When the Setup Type window appears select Standard or Custom and then click Next Follow the instructions on the screen and set the installation settings when you select Custom 6 When the Ready to Install the Program window appears click Install The installation starts When Sound Organizer has been installed successfully window appears check Launch Sound Organizer Now and then click Finish You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer J Utilizing Your Computer The Sound Organizer window 1 Help Displays the help of Sound Organizer For details on each operation refer to these help files The file list of Sound Organizer My Library Displays a list of files included in My Library of Sound Organizer in accordance with the operation Recording Files Displays a list of recording files Recording files that were recorded with an IC recorder appear in this library when they are imported 73 Music Displays a list of music files Songs imported from a music CD appear in this library Podcast Displays a list of podcasts The file list of the IC recorder Displays the files saved t
106. want to play back with an alarm Enter the alarm setting mode In the stop mode press and hold BACK Easy Search HOME to display the Home menu then aa Mode select amp Settings Playback Settings Alarm and then press B gt ENT Press k or BPI to select ON and then press B gt ENT Set the alarm date and time Press kea or PPI to select Date a day of the week or Daily and then press O pret p gt ENT 2 When you select Date Set the year month day hour and minute in sequence as described in Setting the Clock p 22 When you select a day of the week or Daily Press K lt 4 or PI to set the hour and then press B gt ENT Press F e or PPI to set the minute and then press B gt ENT You can move the cursor back to an item by pressing BACK HOME Continued J 53 Playing Files 4 Press I lt or Pi to select a favorite alarm Ss pattern and then press B gt ENT O Beep The Please Wait animation appears and the Saa FS alarm setting becomes effective Press E STOP to exit the menu mode To change the alarm setting Select the file you want to change its alarm setting and then follow steps through To cancel the alarm setting Follow steps and In step select OFF and press B gt ENT The alarm will be canceled and the alarm indicator will disappear from the

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