3-241-786-14 (1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-MS515 ©2002 Sony Corporation
For the customers in the United States Owner’s Record The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ICD-MS515 Serial No. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Table of Contents Before You Begin What is the Memory Stick IC recorder? ............................................................. 6 What is “Memory Stick“ ? .................................................................................... 7 Features ................................................................................................................... 9 Getting Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries ...........................................................................
Labeling Folders or Messages — Folder/Message/User Name .................. Labeling Folders .......................................................................................... Labeling Messages ...................................................................................... Setting the User Name ................................................................................ Entering Characters ....................................................................................
BBefore You Begin What is the Memory Stick IC recorder? The Memory Stick IC recorder enables you to record and play back oral messages recorded on a “Memory Stick”. z Recording When a new message is recorded, it is automatically added after the last recorded messages. Unlike with tape recorders, you do not need to worry about recording over previously recorded messages by mistake. Since you do not need to search for the end of the last recording, you can start recording quickly whenever you wish.
What is “Memory Stick“ ? “Memory Stick“ is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick“ is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick“ compatible products. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick“ can also used for external data storage. One “Memory Stick“ can be used to save and use images recorded by another unit as well as the voice messages using this unit.
z On file format This unit compresses voice data in “Memory Stick“ voice format (MSV LPEC format: extension .msv). Voice data is saved in a VOICE folder in the “Memory Stick“ together with message list (MSF) files that control voice data information (for example, the order of voice messages). You can play back and edit voice messages recorded on a “Memory Stick“ on a computer using the supplied “Memory Stick Voice Editor 2“ software. See page 63 for details.
Features You can quickly search for the desired parts during playback using the cue or review function. Easy search function (page 24) You can quickly search for the point (10 seconds ahead or 3 seconds back) and start playback. Overwrite and additional recording function (page 31) You can overwrite after the desired point on a recorded message or add a new recording to a previously recorded message.
BGetting Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries 1 2 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain period of time.
Replacing the batteries The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition. New batteries Weak batteries Batteries are exhausted. The unit will stop operation. Battery life* With continuous use, approx. 10 hours (SP)/12 hours (LP) of recording or approx. 12 hours (SP/LP) of playback is possible. * Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG) * When playing back through the internal speaker with VOL control at around 4 The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.
Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert battery after the unit has been without battery for a certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 4. Jog lever Press up Turn toward MENU Turn toward FOLDER Press the center Press down 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window.
4 1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .)to select the digits of the year. 2 Press the jog lever (x•B). The month digits will flash. 3 Set the month, day, and the time in sequence, then press the jog lever (x•B). The menu mode will be displayed again. Getting Started 5 Set the date and time. Turn the jog lever toward MENU. The window will return to normal display. To display the current time Press x STOP button during the sleep display mode (page 53).
Step 3: Inserting a “Memory Stick“ into the IC Recorder Insert a “Memory Stick“ into the Memory Stick slot with the terminal side facing up as shown below. Notes • Make sure to insert the “Memory Stick“ firmly. • Do not insert a “Memory Stick“ in a different direction. It may cause malfunction of the unit. After inserting a “Memory Stick“ The following display will appear.
About write-protect of a “Memory Stick“ Write-protect switch Getting Started You cannot record or erase data when the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to “LOCK“. Removing the “Memory Stick“ Slide the EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and remove the “Memory Stick“ from the slot as shown below.
BBasic Operations Recording Messages Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded message, you can press zREC/REC PAUSE to start recording quickly without searching for the end of the last recording. e.g. Message 1 Message 2 Newly recorded message Blank space Notes • The maximum recording time and the number of messages you can make varies depending on the conditions or capacity of the “Memory Stick“ (page 7).
2 Start recording. 1 Press zREC/REC PAUSE button. You do not need to keep pressing zREC/REC PAUSE while recording. OPR indicator (lights in red during recording) Remaining memory indication Recording mode indication Counter display (The display selected with the DISPLAY in the menu (page 53) appears.) 2Speak into the built-in microphone. built-in microphone Note on recording Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the unit during recording.
Recording Messages (continued) Other Operations To pause recording To Do this pause recording* Press zREC/REC PAUSE. During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in red and “PAUSE”flashes in the display window. release pause and resume recording Press zREC/REC PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press xSTOP.) * 1 hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the unit goes into the stop mode.
Starting Recording Automatically in Response to the Sound — Advanced VOR function When the VOR (voice operated recording) function is set to on in the menu, recording starts when the recorder detects sound and stops when no sound is heard. When you record messages with VOR set to ON, the recording pauses when no sound is detected, and “VOR REC PAUSE” appears in the display window. You can change the VOR setting with the menu during recording (page 59).
Recording Messages (continued) Recording with an external microphone or from other equipment Connect a plug-in-power type microphone or other equipment to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. When you connect an external microphone, the built-in microphone is automatically cut off. When a plug-in-power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. Remaining memory indication During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one.
Playing Back Messages When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1. When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3. 1 Select the folder. 2 3 1 2 Folder name (page 42) 3 Press the jog lever (x•B) again to select the folder. 2 Select the message number. Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display the desired message number. Press up (>): for next message number. Press down (.): for previous message number.
Playing Back Messages (continued) 3 Start playback. OPR indicator (lights in green during playback) EAR jack 1 Press the jog lever (x•B). 2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/– . After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next message. When the last message in a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the beginning of the last message. For private listening Connect an ear receiver or headphones (not supplied) to the EAR jack.
Other operations To Do this go back to the beginning of the current message** go back to previous messages Press the jog lever down (.) once.*** Press the jog lever down (.) repeatedly.*** (During stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the messages continuously.) skip to the next message** Press the jog lever up (>) once.*** skip to the succeeding messages Press the jog lever up (>) repeatedly.
Playing Back Messages (continued) 1 Tip When fast playback is done to the end of the last message, “MSG. END” flashes for 3 seconds and the OPR indicator lights up in green. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) If you keep pressing the jog lever down (.) while “MSG.END” is flashing, the messages are played back rapidly, and normal playback will start at the point you release the button. When “MSG. END” stops flashing and the OPR indicator goes off, the unit will stop at the beginning of the last message.
Erasing Messages You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Erasing Messages one by one When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. Before erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5 After erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Remaining messages are renumbered.
Erasing Messages (continued) To cancel erasing Press xSTOP before step 2. To erase other messages Repeat steps 1 and 2. To erase a message partially First divide the message by adding an index (see page 33) and then follow the steps on page 25 to erase the message. Note An error message will be displayed in the display window when you cannot erase a message. For more information, see “Troubleshooting“ (page 81).
Erasing All Messages in a Folder You can erase all recorded messages in a folder, but the folder itself will not be deleted. If you want to delete a folder, see page 38. ERASE xSTOP Basic Operations 1 Select the folder containing the messages you want to erase. For more information see Step 1 of “Recording Messages“ (page 16). 2 While pressing xSTOP, press ERASE for more than 1 second. “ERASE ALL?” will flash for 10 seconds. 3 While the display is flashing, press ERASE.
BVarious Ways of Playback Adjusting the Playback Speed — DPC (Digital Pitch Control) You can adjust the speed of the playback between twice the normal speed (+100%) and half the normal speed (–50%). The message is played back in natural tone thanks to the digital processing function. You can change the playback speed during playback. Jog lever (>/./x•B/ MENU) 1 2 Turn the jog lever toward MENU to display the menu mode. Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .
Adding a Bookmark You can add a bookmark at a point in a message, so that you can access the point quickly by pressing the jog lever up or down (>/.) and start playback. ERASE xSTOP Jog lever (>/./ x•B) INDEX/BOOKMARK Various Ways of Playback During playback or stop, press INDEX/BOOKMARK for more than 1 second. A bookmark is added and the bookmark indicator ( ) flashes 3 times. To start playback at the bookmark Press the jog lever up or down (>/.
Playing Back the Specified Section Repeatedly — A-B Repeat While playing back a message, you can set the start (A) and end (B) points for a section you wish to play repeatedly. Jog lever (>/./x•B) A-B REPEAT/PRIORITY 1 During playback, press A-B REPEAT/ PRIORITY briefly. The starting point (A) of the section you wish to play repeatedly is set. “A-B B?” flashes. 2 During playback, press A-B REPEAT/ PRIORITY briefly. The finishing point (B) of the section is set.
BEditing Messages Adding a Recording Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message You can add a recording to the message being played back. The added recording will be placed after the current message and counted as a part of the message. OPR indicator zREC/REC PAUSE Built-in microphone xSTOP Message 3 After adding a recording Message 3 Editing Messages During playback of Message 3 Message 4 Message 4 Added recording Meeting at 2 o’clock on December 1.
Adding a Recording (continued) Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback You can add an overwrite recording after the selected point in a recorded message. The part of the message after the selected point is deleted. The starting point of an overwrite recording Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of Message 2 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Added overwrite recording in Message 2 1 During playback, press zREC/REC PAUSE briefly.
Dividing a Message into Two/ Combining Messages — Index Function You can divide a message by adding an index, or combine messages by erasing the index. While recording/playing back messages, you can add an index (see below). In stop mode, you can erase the index (see page 35). ERASE xSTOP Jog lever (>/.) INDEX/BOOKMARK You can add an index to a message during recording or playback.
Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages — Index Function (continued) To mark an index during recording While recording a message, press INDEX/ BOOKMARK at the point you want to divide. The new message number is added at the point you pressed INDEX/BOOKMARK button, and “ADD INDEX“ flashes three times. The message will be divided in two messages; however, the messages will be recorded without a break. An index is added. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Recording continues.
Notes • You need a certain amount of space in the “Memory Stick“ to add an index. For more information, see “System Limitations“ on page 88. • You cannot add an index when “INDEX FULL“ appears in the display window. Erase some messages before adding an index. For more information, see “System Limitations“ on page 88. • The recorded date and time of the latter part of the divided message by adding an index, is the same as that (the starting date and time of recording) of the divided message.
Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages — Index Function (continued) 2 While pressing INDEX/BOOKMARK, press ERASE for more than 1 second. “ERASE INDEX?” will flash for 10 seconds. 3 Press ERASE while the display is flashing. The two messages are combined into one and the messages will be renumbered as in the illustration above. To cancel erasing Press xSTOP before step 3.
Adding / Deleting Folders By default setting, there are three folders: “FOLDER 01“, “FOLDER 02“, and “FOLDER 03“. You can add folders as you like. You can also delete unnecessary folders. Note The maximum number of folders you can add varies depending on the capacity of a “Memory Stick“ or using conditions. “FOLDER FULL“ is displayed in the display window when you cannot add any folder because of the system limitations of the IC recorder (page 88). ERASE xSTOP Jog lever (>/.
Adding / Deleting Folders (continued) About added folder names The new folder is labeled automatically with double figures or letter like “FOLDER 04“ or “FOLDER AB“. If there is a missing number or letter among the folder names, the new one is labeled using the missing number or letters automatically. You can change the folder name as you like (page 42). Deleting Folders You can only delete a folder that has no recorded messages. 1 Select the folder you want to delete.
Moving Messages to a Different Folder You can move the recorded messages to another folder. xSTOP Jog lever (FOLDER/>/ ./x•B) Example: Moving Message 3 in Folder A to Folder C 1 2 Play back the message you want to move. Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER. 3 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select the folder you want to move the message into, and then press the jog lever (x•B). The folder with the message you want to move The destination folder The message is moved in the destination folder.
Adding Priority Mark(s) — Priority Mark Function Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order of recording. By adding priority marks (v) to important messages, you can renumber the messages in the order of their priority. There are four levels, “vvv” (the most important), “vv”, “v”, and no priority mark. You can add priority marks both in the stop mode and in playback mode. xSTOP A-B REPEAT/PRIORITY Jog lever (FOLDER/>/ .
Adding Priority Mark(s) during Playback 1 Press A-B REPEAT/PRIORITY button for more than 1 second during playback of the message you want to mark. “v” and “PRIORITY” will flash on the display window while the first and last 5 seconds of the message is played back 10 times. 2 3 Press A-B REPEAT/PRIORITY repeatedly or press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the number of priority mark(s) (v). Press the jog lever (x•B) to fix the setting. The setting is finished and the messages will be renumbered.
Labeling Folders or Messages — Folder/Message/User Name You can label folders, messages, or the user name of the messages yourself. 1 Tip You can also label folder or messages using the supplied “Memory Stick Voice Editor“ software. For more information, see online help. xSTOP Jog lever (FOLDER/>/ ./x•B) Labeling Folders Folders have been labeled automatically like "FOLDER 03", but you can label folders as you like by using template names or creating on your own. 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU.
4 Set the folder name. To select a folder name from templates: Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select a template name and press the jog lever (x•B) to set the name. Registered template names ACTION, SCHEDULE, MEETING, OFFICE, HOME, MEMO, REPORT, SPEECH, INTERVIEW, TRAVEL, PERSONAL, PLACE, SHOP LIST, CLASS, MESSAGE, EXPENSE 1 Longer folder names You can change the folder name selected from the templates later by the method to enter characters.
Labeling Folders or Messages — Folder/Message/ User Name (continued) Labeling Messages Messages are not labeled automatically, but you can label messages yourself. 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select “MSG. NAME“, and then press the jog lever (x•B). The message name input window will be displayed. 3 Enter characters. You can enter up to 254 characters to label a message.
Setting the User Name By setting the IC recorder user name, you can automatically add the user name to a recorded message. When the message is displayed in the “Memory Stick Voice Editor” software, the user name specified here is displayed as “User Name”. Note The user name is not displayed on the IC recorder. 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select “USER NAME“, and then press the jog lever (x•B).
Labeling Folders or Messages — Folder/Message/ User Name (continued) Entering Characters Follow the steps below when the display prompts to enter characters (when the cursor is flashing in step 4 for labeling a folder on pages 43, or in step 3 for labeling a message and changing the user name on pages 44 and 45 ). To enter characters 1Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the desired character. See the order of character sets on the next page. 2Press the jog lever (x•B) briefly to fix.
Using the jog lever and buttons when labeling a folder / message Do this To do Press the jog lever (x•B) briefly Set a character (The cursor moves the next). Set the name (Finishing entering the name). Select characters (move to the next). Select characters (move to the next quickly). Select characters (return to the previous). Select characters (return to the previous quickly). Change the character set. Erase a character. Erase all characters. The cursor moves back to the left.
BOther Functions Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time. You can use this function to remind you of the date and time of a meeting, etc. You can have the message played back at a specified date, once every week, or the same time everyday. You can also sound the alarm without playing back a message. xSTOP Jog lever (>/./x•B/ MENU) 1 Select the message you want to play back.
5 Press the jog lever (x•B). “DATE” will be displayed in the display window. 3 Set the alarm date and time. To play back on a desired date 1 Press the jog lever (x•B) while “DATE” is displayed. The year digits will flash. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select the year digits and press the jog lever (x•B). The month digits will flash. 3 Set the month, day, and the time in sequence, then press the jog lever (x•B). To play back once a week 1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm (continued) To play back at the same time every day 1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select “DAILY”. 2 Press the jog lever (x•B). The hour digits will flash. 3 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select the hour digits, and press the jog lever (x•B). The minute digit will flash. 4 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select the minute digits, and press the jog lever (x•B). 4 Select the alarm sound.
To cancel the alarm setting before the playback starts Press xSTOP while the alarm sound is heard. You can stop even when the HOLD function is activated. Notes • If the alarm time comes while another message is being played back with an alarm, the playback stops and the new message will be played back. • If the alarm time comes during recording, the alarm will sound after the recording is finished. “,” will flash when the alarm time comes.
Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD function HOLD switch Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. “HOLD” will flash three times, indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. When the HOLD function is activated during stop, all the display will be turned off after “HOLD” flashes three times. To cancel the HOLD function, simply slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction.
Selecting the Display Mode You can select the display mode for stop, recording and playback modes. xSTOP Jog lever (>/./x•B/ MENU) 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU. The menu mode will be displayed. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select “DISPLAY”, and then press the jog lever (x•B). The display setting window will be displayed. 3 Press the jog lever up or down (>/ .) to select the display mode. You can select the display from the following: Elapsed playback/recording time of one message.
Selecting the Display Mode (continued) REC DATE (recorded date) The date the current message was recorded. (If the clock has not been set, “----Y--M--D” will be displayed.) REC TIME (recorded date and time) The date and time the current message was recorded. (If the clock has not been set, “-M--D--:--” will be displayed.) Only the starting time of the recorded message is displayed. The displayed time does not advance during the recording.
On Sleep display mode If the unit is left unused for more than 3 seconds in the stop mode, the display will turn to sleep display mode as shown to the right, regardless of the display mode setting. To display the current time Press xSTOP button during the sleep display mode. The current time will be displayed for 3 seconds in the display window.
Formatting a “Memory Stick“ You can format a “Memory Stick“ using the Memory Stick IC Recorder. Formatting will delete all data recorded in the “Memory Stick“ including images and other data. Before formatting, check the data in the “Memory Stick“. Because a commercially available “Memory Stick“ has already been formatted at the factory, you do not need to format a “Memory Stick“ before the first use. The supplied “Memory Stick“ has also already been formatted. Jog lever (>/.
5 Press the jog lever (x•B). “OK?” will be displayed in the display window. 6 Press the jog lever (x•B) again. Formatting starts. “FORMATTING” will be displayed on the display. After formatting, the display in step 2 will appear in the display window. 7 Press the jog lever toward MENU to exit the menu mode. The window will return to normal display. After formatting, three folders are automatically made in the “Memory Stick“ (This is the same after inserting a “Memory Stick“ for the first time.
Changing the Settings — MENU Operating the Menu During stop, playback or recording, you can use the menu to change the operation modes in playback and recording, display mode, or other settings. Display the menu and change the settings as follows: 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU. The menu mode will be displayed. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the menu item for which you want to change setting. The “Menu items” on the next page will be displayed.
Menu Items Settings (*: Initial setting) MIC SENS H *(high): To record at meetings or in a quiet and/or spacious place. L (low): To record dictation or in a noisy place. ON: The VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function is activated. Recording starts when the unit detects sound and stops when no sound is heard, eliminating recording from soundless period. OFF*: The VOR function is disabled. Normal recording operation is selected. Displays the window to add a new folder (YES/ NO*). See page 37.
Changing the Settings — MENU (continued) Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) BEEP ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that operation has been accepted. OFF: No beep sound will be heard except for the alarm. Displays the window to set the alarm (ON/OFF*). See page 48. Displays the window to format a ”Memory Stick” (YES/NO*). See page 56. Displays the window to set the clock. See page 12. Displays the window to change the display mode. See page 53. SP*: You can record with better sound.
B”Memory Stick Voice Editor“ Software Operations What You Can Do with the “Memory Stick Voice Editor“ Software “Memory Stick Voice Editor“ software allows you to transfer the messages to your display monitor, to save them on your computer’s hard disk, and to play back and edit them.
Overview of the Software (continued) Saving the messages on your computer’s hard disk You can save the messages in the “Memory Stick“ on your computer's hard disk. You can save them as the following file formats.
About the File Formats MSV(LPEC) file (Memory Stick Voice file/file extension: *.msv ) The MSV(LPEC) file is a sound file format used in recording messages on this unit. The sound data is compressed so that the size of the data is relatively small. You can edit and play back the MSV(LPEC) files on the “Memory Stick Voice Editor 2”, write them on the “Memory Stick” to be restored and played back on this unit. MSV(ADPCM) file (Memory Stick Voice file/file extension: *.
Overview of the Software (continued) WAV file (8/11/16kHz, 8/16 bit, monaural/44.1kHz, 16 bit, stereo wav file/file extension: *.wav) The WAV file is a PCM 8/11/16kHz, 8/16 bit monaural, or 44.1kHz 16 bit stereo sound file used in recorded sound in standard Windows application software. You can play back a WAV file on the “Memory Stick Voice Editor” and on Windows software such as the “Sound Recorder”. On the “Memory Stick Voice Editor 2”, a 11/16/44.
About the “Memory Stick” Folder Structures “Memory Stick“ drive VOICE folder Message folders Message files Message list files VOICE folder The VOICE folder is to control messages properly both in the “Memory Stick Voice Editor” and the Memory Stick IC recorder. When you insert a “Memory Stick” without the VOICE folder into your computer for the first time, the initial settings are performed and three message folders named "FOLDER 01," "FOLDER 02," and "FOLDER 03" are created.
Overview of the software (continued) Note on formatting a “Memory Stick” To initialize a “Memory Stick”, make sure to use “FORMAT” menu of this unit. For details, see page 56. System Requirements Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum requirements. • IBM PC/AT or compatible – CPU: 266MHz Pentium® II processor or higher – RAM: 64MB or more – Hard disk space: 70MB or more depending on the size and number of sound files you store.
Note on transcribing a message Note on sending a voice e-mail When you use Microsoft® Outlook Express 5.0/5.5/6.0 to send a voice e-mail of a message, your computer must also meet the system requirements that the Outlook Express requires. 67GB ”Memory Stick Voice Editor“ Software Operations When you use Dragon NaturallySpeaking® speech-recognition software to transcribe a message, your computer must also meet the system requirements that the Dragon NaturallySpeaking requires.
Installing the software Install “Memory Stick Voice Editor“ software in your computer’s hard disk. Notes • When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows® 2000 Professional, make sure to log on Windows as the user name of “Administrator. ” • When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows® XP Professional/ Home Edition, log on as a user name with the “Computer administrator”user account.
3 Follow the displayed instructions. Uninstalling the software When you wish to uninstall the software, follow the steps below. 1 Click [Start] and select [Programs], [Sony Memory Stick Voice Editor 2.0] and then [Uninstall]. The uninstaller starts up. 2 Follow the displayed instructions. Note If you wish to move the software to another drive or directory after it is installed, you need to uninstall the software and then reinstall it. The software does not work properly if you just move the files.
Transferring the “Memory Stick” data onto your computer You can transfer the Memory Stick data onto your computer either by connecting the IC recorder to the computer or inserting the Memory Stick into the computer. Connecting the IC Recorder to your Computer Use the USB connecting cable supplied with the IC recorder to connect the USB connectors of the IC recorder and your computer. The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the cable is connected.
Inserting a “Memory Stick“ to your Computer If your computer has a “Memory Stick” slot Insert the “Memory Stick“ directly into the slot. If your computer does not have a “Memory Stick” slot Use either of the adaptors below to insert the “Memory Stick“ to your computer. In either case, you need to install the driver for the adaptor. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the adaptor you use. • Using the Sony PC Card Adaptor MSAC-PC2N Insert the “Memory Stick“ into the PC Card Adaptor.
Transferring the “Memory Stick” data onto your computer (continued) • Using the USB-compatible Sony Memory Stick Reader/Writer MSACUS1 or MSAC-US5 Connect the Memory Stick Reader/Writer to the USB port of your computer with the supplied cable. Insert the “Memory Stick” into the Memory Stick Reader/Writer.
Starting the software 1 2 3 Turn on your computer and start Windows. Connect the IC recorder to your computer or remove the “Memory Stick“ from your IC recorder and insert it to your computer (pages 70 and 71). Click [Start], and select [Programs], [Sony Memory Stick Voice Editor 2.0] and then [Memory Stick Voice Editor]. The “Memory Stick Voice Editor“ starts up. The splash window appears, and after loading the message list file the following main window is displayed.
Starting the software (continued) The first time you start the software or when a “Memory Stick“ drive is not found After the splash window, the following dialog box for specifying the “Memory Stick“ drive is displayed. Select the “Memory Stick“ drive from the drop-down list and click [OK]. The message folders of the selected drive’s VOICE folder are displayed in the folder list box. Notes • The drive letter for the “Memory Stick“ differs depending on your computer’s settings or environment.
Using Online Help Files of the Software 1 Tip For the latest information, refer to the “readme.txt” file. To open the file, click [Start], [Programs], [Sony Memory Stick Voice Editor 2.0], and then [ReadMe]. There are three ways to open online Help file: • Click [Start], [Programs], [Sony Memory Stick Voice Editor 2.0], and then [Help]. • After starting up the software, select [Help Topics] in the [Help] menu. • After starting up the software, click (Help topics) in the Toolbar.
Names and Functions of the Main Window 1 2 3 4 5 1 Menu bar/Toolbar You can access and execute the menu commands from the menu bar. The toolbar contains the buttons for common menu command tasks, providing quick way to do tasks. For the details, see the online help. 2 Drive box Select the desired drive from the drop-down list. Message folders in the VOICE folder in the selected drive are shown in the Memory Stick folder list.
3 “Memory Stick” message pane The remaining recording time displayed in the IC recorder may differ from that displayed in the Memory Stick Voice Editor, which is not malfunction. This is because the IC recorder displays the remaining time after subtracting the memory amount required for its system. 4 PC message pane In the upper folder tree pane, the drives and folders are displayed in tree.
Names and Functions of the Main Window (continued) 5 Player pane This pane controls playback operations. The information of the “Memory Stick“ and the message being played back is displayed. For details, see the online help.
BAdditional Information Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two size AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries. Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. 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.
Precautions (continued) On using a “Memory Stick“ • Do not touch or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section. • Stick the label supplied for the “Memory Stick” only on the labeling position. Do not use any other labels. • Do not bend, drop or apply strong shock to the "Memory Stick". • Do not disassemble or modify the "Memory Stick". • Do not let the "Memory Stick" get wet.
Troubleshooting Before taking the unit for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Remedy The unit does not operate. •The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 10). •The batteries are weak. •The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch (page 52). (If you press any button, “HOLD” will flash three times.) •The ear receiver or headphones are plugged in.
Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Remedy You cannot erase all •The write-protect switch on the inserted messages in a folder. “Memory Stick“ is set to “LOCK” (page 15). •The folder or the message in the folder is set to “Read-only“ in the computer. Open data in a “Memory Stick“ using Windows Explorer and remove the check for “Read-only“ under “Properties“. You cannot •The remaining memory is too short. The overwrite. overwritten part will be deleted after the overwriting part finishes recording.
Symptom Remedy Playback speed is too fast or too slow. Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. 83GB Additional Information •The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Display the menu and adjust the speed in DPC again (page 28). “--:--” is displayed. •You have not set the clock (page 12). “--Y--M--D” or ” --:--” •The date of recording will not be displayed if is displayed on the you recorded the message when the clock was REC DATE display. not set.
Troubleshooting (continued) “Memory Stick Voice Editor” Software Symptom Remedy “Memory Stick Voice •The free disk or memory space on the Editor“ software computer is too small. Check the hard disk cannot be installed. and memory space. Messages recorded •The “Memory Stick“ is not recognized. Quit using the IC recorder the software and reinsert the “Memory cannot be transferred Stick“, and then restart the software. The to the computer.
Symptom Remedy Playback sound volume is too low. Counter or slider moves incorrectly. There is noise. 85GB Additional Information •Turn up the volume on the computer. (Refer to the instruction manual of the computer.) •This happens when you play back messages in the computer to which you added/ deleted an index, overwrote, or added a recording. Save a message in MSV (LPEC) file format in the hard disk first, and then add it to the “Memory Stick“.
Troubleshooting (continued) Error messages of the IC Recorder Error message Cause/Remedy “MEMORY STICK ERROR“ •Insert the “Memory Stick“ again. After inserting, if this message is displayed again, the inserted “Memory Stick“ may be out of order. “NO MEMORY STICK“ “UNKNOWN DATA“ “ACCESS ERROR“ •Insert the “Memory Stick“ again if already inserted. •The unit cannot play or erase the selected message because the file type is different.
Cause/Remedy “FOLDER PROTECTED“ •Folders have been set to “Read-only“ in the computer. You cannot edit, erase, add messages, or move messages in these “Read-only“ folders. Remove the check for “Read-only“ under “Properties“ of folders that are opened by Windows Explorer. •Batteries are weak. Replace batteries with new ones. •Because there are over 999 messages in the folders or the remaining memory of the Memory Stick is short, it is impossible to add an index. Erase some messages before adding.
Troubleshooting (continued) System Limitations There are some system limitations of the unit. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the unit. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record •If you record messages in a mixture of SP and messages up to the LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum maximum SP mode recording time to the recording time. maximum LP recording time. •There may be other formatted data (for example, images) in the inserted “Memory Stick“.
About the minimum recording unit The minimum recording unit Capacity of the “Memory Stick“ SP mode LP mode 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 4 seconds 4 seconds 8 seconds 8 seconds 8 seconds 8 seconds 11 seconds 11 seconds 22 seconds 22 seconds 22 seconds 22 seconds About the maximum recording time and the maximum number of messages or folders A “Memory Stick“ saves not only recorded messages but also the information about indexes and the number of folders.
Specifications Recording media Recording time Frequency range Speaker Power output Input/Output Playback speed control Power requirements Dimensions Mass Supplied accessories Optional accessories “Memory Stick“, Monaural recording See page 7. SP: 120 Hz - 7,000 Hz LP: 120 Hz - 3,500 Hz approx. 23 mm (29/32 in.) dia. 200 mW • Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms ear receiver/headphones • Microphone jack (minijack, monaural) Plug in power Minimum input level: 0.
Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Additional Information 1 ERASE button (25) 2 EAR (earphone) jack (19, 22) 3 OPR (operation) indicator (17, 22) 4 Built-in microphone (17, 31) 5 Display window (93) 6 zREC (record) /REC PAUSE button (17, 31) 7 xSTOP button (17, 22, 27) 8 Jog lever FOLDER/MENU/ .
Index to Parts and Controls (continued) Rear qd HOLD switch (52) qf Speaker qg VOL (volume) +/– buttons (22) qh Slit for the supplied handstrap qj MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack (20) qk USB connector (70) ql Battery compartment (10) 92GB
Display window Additional Information 1 VOR (voice operated recording) indicator (19, 59) 2 “Memory Stick” indicator 3 Bookmark indicator (29) 4 Folder indication (Menu indication /Messages, etc.) (16, 21) 5 Priority marks (40) 6 Selected message number (17, 21)/Mode indication of the menu (ON, OFF, etc.
Index A E A-B repeat ...................................... 30 Accidental operation .................... 52 Add, bookmark ............................. 29 Add, index ..................................... 33 Add, recording .............................. 31 Advanced VOR ....................... 19, 59 ADPCM .......................................... 63 Alarm .............................................. 48 Easy search .................................... 24 Entering characters .......................
R Recorded date ............................... 54 Recording ....................................... 16 Recording mode ............................ 60 Remaining memory ...................... 20 Remaining recording time ........... 53 Repeat play .................................... 24 Review ............................................ 23 O Uninstall ......................................... 69 USB connector ......................... 61, 70 User name ......................................
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