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WARNING........................................................5 Notice for users.................................................7 Checking the Parts and Controls ............8 Using the Display Window.....................10 Preventing Unintentional Operations (HOLD)................................................16 Maintaining the Moderate Volume Level(For European models only).......17 Recharging the Battery...........................18 Recharging the battery using a computer........................
Changing a folder name.................................65 Changing a file name......................................66 Protecting a File......................................67 Menu Operation Modes.........................68 Menu Settings.........................................70 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer.............................................79 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer..............................................
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Preparing the Recorder Preparing the recorder Front (fast backward/down) button T-MARK (Track mark) button (USB) connector Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.) * These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal.
Preparing the Recorder Clip To remove the noise damper POWER•HOLD switch Lift the upper part of the noise damper (in the reverse direction as described in ), and then remove it. microSD card slot Tip (headphone) jack RESET button You can reset the IC recorder by pressing the button with a small pin, etc. ( p. 104). 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.
Preparing the Recorder Display when stopped 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. File location indication The selected file number is displayed in the numerator and the total number of files in the folder is displayed in the denominator. File indicator File name indication Recorded date(year/month/day)_ number (e.g.
Preparing the Recorder 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. Index Battery indicator Displays the remaining battery power. As the battery power is depleted, the bars of the icon disappears, one by one.
Preparing the Recorder Display when recording Index 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). Table of Contents Newly arriving podcast indication Operation mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation of the IC recorder.
Preparing the Recorder Effect indicator Appears when the sound quality is set with “Effect” in the menu. : Clear Voice 1 : Clear Voice 2 : Music: Pop : Music: Rock : Music: Jazz : Music: Bass 1 : Music: Bass 2 Index Play mode /DPC/Alarm indicator 1: Appears when a file is played back. : Appears when files in one folder are played back continuously. ALL: Appears when all the files are played back continuously. 1: Appears when one file is played back repeatedly.
Preparing the Recorder Category list File list 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. 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.
Preparing the Recorder Home menu Table of Contents Display during MENU operation Index Menu setting Home menu The Home menu consists of the following five items, each representing a major feature of the IC recorder.
Preparing the Recorder You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. 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. To enable the button operations Slide the POWER•HOLD switch towards the center.
Preparing the Recorder (For European models only) Table of Contents 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. Index Maintaining the Moderate Volume Level Press /ENT, then adjust the volume.
Preparing the Recorder Table of Contents Recharging the Battery Recharging the battery using a computer Index Connect the IC recorder to your computer. Use the USB connecting cable supplied with the IC recorder to connect the (USB) connector of the IC recorder and the USB port of a running computer.
Preparing the Recorder Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable. Table of Contents Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer. Make sure that the operation indicator does not light. 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.
Preparing the Recorder Table of Contents Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Index Slide and hold the POWER•HOLD 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.
Preparing the Recorder Hint To disable the power saving mode, press and hold BACK/HOME until the Home menu appears, and then select “ Settings” – “Common Settings” – “Power Saving Mode.” Set “Power Saving Mode” to “OFF.” Index To save battery power, the power saving mode is set to “ON” by default.
Preparing the Recorder You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. /ENT BACK/HOME When the clock is not set after you purchased the IC recorder and use it for the first time, the “Set Date&Time” message appears and then the “Set Date&Time?” confirmation message appears. Press or to select “YES,” and then press /ENT. The clock setting window is displayed and the year section begins to flash. Set year, month, day, hour and minute.
Preparing the Recorder Table of Contents Setting the clock using the menu Index /ENT BACK/HOME STOP While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu. Select “Date&Time” in the menu. In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/ HOME until the Home menu appears. Press or to select “ and then press /ENT. Settings,” Press or to select “Common Settings,” and then press /ENT. Press or to select “Date&Time,” and then press /ENT.
Preparing the Recorder Press STOP to exit the menu mode. Notes If you do not press /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. 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.
Preparing the Recorder /ENT BACK/HOME STOP You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/ HOME to display the Home menu, then select “ Settings” ”Common Settings” ”Language,” and then press /ENT. Press or to select the language that you want to use, and then press /ENT. Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
Preparing the Recorder Table of Contents About the Home menu /ENT 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 The Home menu consists of the following five items.
Preparing the Recorder Table of Contents How to use the Home menu Index /ENT BACK/HOME STOP When you press or to select an item and then press /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.
Preparing the Recorder Table of Contents Selecting a File Selecting a file using the menu Index /ENT BACK/HOME STOP You can select a folder and a file for recording, playing, or editing as follows: Display the “ Select File” menu. In the stop or playback mode, press and hold BACK/HOME until the Home menu appears. Press or to select “ Select File,” and then press /ENT. Select a category. Press or to select “ Recording Files,” “ Music,” or “ Podcast,” and then press /ENT.
Preparing the Recorder Press STOP to stop playback. You can switch files by pressing or . Index Press or to select the desired file, and then press /ENT. The playback mode window of the selected file is displayed. Table of Contents Select a file.
Preparing the Recorder Table of Contents Selecting a file in the stop or playback mode window Index /ENT 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 “ Select File” window in sequence. In each window, you can press or to select an item and then press /ENT to confirm. Note When you display a folder list during playback, playback stops.
Preparing the Recorder Table of Contents Displaying the file information You can display the file information of the current file by pressing STOP in the stop mode. By pressing STOP repeatedly, you can display the rest of the file information, and then return to the stop mode window.
Preparing the Recorder 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.
Preparing the Recorder Note Operations of all types of compatible microSD cards are not guaranteed. Index 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. Table of Contents About compatible microSD cards You can use microSD/microSDHC cards with the IC recorder.
Preparing the Recorder microSD card slot Table of Contents Selecting the memory STOP /ENT 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). In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/ HOME to display the Home menu, then select “ Settings” ”Select Memory,” and then press /ENT.
Recording Files Recording Files Table of Contents Basic Recording POWER•HOLD Built-in microphones (L/R) Index Recording indicator/ Operation Indicator REC/PAUSE STOP /ENT The following are the basic recording procedures using the specified microphone sensitivity and recording mode. Note Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording.
Recording Files The recording indicator and the operation 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. Hint You can select a recording scene setting such as “Shirt Pocket” or “Interview” that suits the recording situation ( p. 39).
Recording Files Table of Contents Stopping the recording Press STOP. 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 card 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.
Recording Files Table of Contents Changing the Recording Settings Selecting the recording destination folder Index /ENT BACK/HOME STOP You can set the folder in which a recording file is saved. You can select a folder in the “ 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 select “ Settings” ”Recording Settings,” and then press /ENT.
Recording Files Table of Contents Selecting a recording scene for each situation BACK/HOME 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. In the stop or playback mode, press and hold BACK/HOME until the Home menu appears. Press /ENT. The scene select setting window is displayed.
Recording Files There are ways of making better recordings other than using scene selection. 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 Files In the stop or playback mode, press and Press or to select the scene you want to change the settings, and then press /ENT. Press or to select “Edit” or “Edit from Current Setting,” and then press / ENT. Press or to select the item you want to change, and then press /ENT. Press or to select a setting item, and then press /ENT. For details on the menu items and settings, see “Menu Settings.” ( p.
Recording Files In the stop or playback mode, press and hold BACK/HOME to Press or to select the scene you want to change the settings to the default values, and then press /ENT. Select “Set Default Value,” and then press /ENT. “Set to Default Value?” will be displayed. Press or to select “YES,” and then press /ENT. The menu item settings of the selected scene will be set to the default values. Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
Recording Files Table of Contents Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound – the VOR Function STOP /ENT 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 Home menu, then select “ Settings” ”Recording Settings” ”VOR,” and then press /ENT.
Playing Files Playing Files Slide the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” to turn on the IC recorder ( 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 file to be played back ( p. 28). If you do not select a file, the file just recorded will be played back. Press /ENT. Playback starts, and the operation indicator will light in green. Press VOL –/+ to adjust the volume.
Playing Files Do this stop at the current position (Playback Pause function) Press /ENT. To resume playback from that point, press /ENT again. go back to the beginning of the current file Press once.*1*2 go back to previous files Press repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the files continuously.*3) skip to the next file Press once.*1*2 skip to the succeeding files Press repeatedly.
Playing Files Table of Contents Changing the Playback Settings /ENT BACK/HOME STOP 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 “ Settings” ”Playback Settings,” and then press /ENT. Press or to select “Effect,” and then press /ENT. Press or to select effect you want for the playback, and then press /ENT.
Playing Files OFF Disables the effect function. 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.
Playing Files Table of Contents Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function Index /ENT BACK/HOME 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 “ Settings” ”Playback Settings,” ”DPC(Speed Control),” and then press /ENT.
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 than that limit, “NO FAST” appears in the display window. Index Selecting the play mode /ENT BACK/HOME STOP You can select the play mode in the menu. Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the Home menu, then select “ Settings” ”Playback Settings,” ”Play Mode,” and then press /ENT.
Playing Files Table of Contents Convenient Playback Methods BACK/HOME STOP (headphone) jack Listening with better sound quality To listen with the headphones: Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active speaker to the (headphone) jack.
Playing Files Table of Contents Locating the point you wish to start playback quickly – the Easy Search function BACK/HOME STOP When “Easy Search” is set to “ON” in the menu, you can go back for the specified reverse skip time by pressing once, and can go forward for the specified forward skip time by pressing once during playback. This function is useful for locating a specific point in a long recording such as one made at a meeting.
Playing Files Index Table of Contents Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm /ENT BACK/HOME 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 want to play back with an alarm. Enter the alarm setting mode.
Playing Files pattern, and then press /ENT. The “Please Wait” animation appears and the alarm setting becomes effective. 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 /ENT. The alarm will be canceled and the alarm indicator will disappear from the file information window.
Erasing Files Erasing Files Table of Contents Erasing a File POWER•HOLD Index STOP /ENT BACK/HOME Note 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 ( p. 20), or towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status ( p. 16). The stop mode window appears. In the stop or playback mode, select the file you want to erase ( p. 28).
Erasing Files Index To erase a part of a file Divide the file into two files first ( p. 63), and then proceed with steps through . Table of Contents To cancel erasing Select “ΝΟ” in step , and then press /ENT.
Erasing Files Table of Contents Erasing All Files in a Folder BACK/HOME STOP 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 ” Erase Files” ”Erase All Files,” and then press /ENT. “Erase All Files?” will be displayed. Press or to select “YES,” and then press /ENT. The “Please Wait” animation appears and all files in the selected folder will be erased.
Editing Files Editing Files Table of Contents Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder Index /ENT BACK/HOME STOP Select the file you want to move. Press and hold BACK/HOME until the Home menu appears. Press or to select “ Edit,” and then press /ENT. Press or to select “Edit Files,” and then press /ENT. Press or to select “Move File,” and then press /ENT. Press or to select the category of the destination folder, and then press /ENT.
Editing Files Table of Contents Press or to select the folder that Index you want to move the file into, and then press /ENT. 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 folder will be erased. Press STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel moving the file Press STOP before step .
Editing Files and then press /ENT. The folder list of the selected category is displayed. Table of Contents Press or to select the category of the destination folder, Note Press or to select the folder that you want to copy the file into, and then press /ENT. The “Please Wait” animation appears and the file is copied as the last file in the destination folder. A file will be copied with the identical file name. Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
Editing Files Table of Contents Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark /ENT 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.
Editing Files Table of Contents Erasing a track mark BACK/HOME STOP Stop at a position after the track mark you would like to erase. Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the Home menu, then select “ Edit” “Edit Files” “Erase Track Mark,” and then press /ENT. “Erase Track Mark?” will be displayed. Press or to select “YES,” and then press /ENT. The “Please Wait” animation appears and the selected track mark will be erased.
Editing Files Table of Contents Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time BACK/HOME 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 “ Edit” “Edit Files” “Erase All Track Marks,” and then press /ENT. “Erase All Track Marks?” will be displayed. Press or to select “YES,” and then press /ENT. The “Please Wait” animation appears and all the track marks will be erased at one time.
Editing Files Table of Contents Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position Index /ENT BACK/HOME STOP You can divide a file in the stop mode, so that the file is divided into two parts and new file numbers are 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.
Editing Files Table of Contents Dividing a file at all the track mark positions BACK/HOME STOP Select the file you want to divide. In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/ HOME to display the Home menu, then select “ Edit” “Edit Files” “Divide All Track Marks,” and then press /ENT. “Divide All Track Marks?” will be displayed. Press or to select “YES,” and then press /ENT. The “Please Wait” animation appears, and the file is divided at all the track mark positions.
Editing Files Table of Contents Renaming a Folder and a File Changing a folder name Index /ENT BACK/HOME 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. Select the folder which you want to rename from the folder list in the “ Recording Files” category. In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/ HOME to display the Home menu, then select “ Edit” “Change Names,” and then press /ENT.
Editing Files Table of Contents Changing a file name BACK/HOME 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.
Editing Files Table of Contents Protecting a File BACK/HOME 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 “ Music” category.
About the Menu Function Sub menus Menu items Stop mode - - Erase a File - Erase All Files - - Protect - - Divide at Current Position - - Divide All Track Marks - - Move File - - File Copy - - Erase Track Mark - - Erase All Track Marks - - Change Folder Name - - Change File Name - - Scene Edit - Save Destination - - REC Mode - Mic Sensitivity LCF(Low Cut) VOR DPC(Speed
About the Menu Function Sub menus Menu items Stop mode Common Settings Playback Recording mode mode LED Power Saving Mode Language - - Date&Time - - Time Display Beep Format - - System Information - - Index Settings Table of Contents Home menus Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/ —: the setting cannot be made)
About the Menu Function Sub menus Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) See page Allows you to choose a recording scene according to each recording situation as follows: (Shirt Pocket)*, (Meeting), (Voice Notes), (Interview), (My Scene). You can change the items for recording to the recommended settings in bulk. 39 Select File Displays category list, folder list, and then file list, allowing you to choose a file. 28 Erase Files Erase a File Erases a file.
About the Menu Function Settings (* : Initial setting) Edit Files File Copy Copies the selected file from the builtin 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. 58 Erase Track Mark Erases the track mark just before the current position. YES: The track mark will be erased. NO: The track mark will not be erased.
About the Menu Function Menu items Settings (* : Initial setting) See page Scene Edit Edits the settings of the various recording menu items which have been pre‑set in the “Scene Select” menu. Edit: Changes the 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.
About the Menu Function Settings (* : Initial setting) Recording Settings Mic Sensitivity Sets the microphone sensitivity. High : To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as recording in a spacious room. Medium *: To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting, such as recording in a meeting space or during interview. Low : To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound.
About the Menu Function Settings (* : Initial setting) See page Playback Settings Effect Sets the effect suitable for playback 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-tolisten-to. Clear Voice 2: Makes sound quality clearer, with stronger noise reduction and automatic volume adjustment functions than those of “Clear Voice 1.
About the Menu Function Settings (* : Initial setting) See page Playback Settings Easy Search Sets the easy search function. ON: You can go forward or backwards for the specified skip time by pressing or 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 or , a file will be moved forward or backward. Set Skip Time: Sets the time to go forward or backward when searching.
About the Menu Function Settings (* : Initial setting) See page Select Memory Selects the memory medium on which you want to store a file, or 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 selected. 34 Index Menu items Note When no microSD card is currently inserted in the IC recorder, the built-in memory is selected automatically.
About the Menu Function Settings (* : Initial setting) See page Common Settings Language Sets the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Русский (Russian), (Chinese), (Korean), (Thai) (Chinese), 25 Index Menu items Note Number of language options you can select and the default setting differ depending on the region where you purchased your IC recorder.
About the Menu Function Settings (* : Initial setting) 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. See page — Index Menu items Notes Use the IC recorder formatting function to format a microSD card you use with the IC recorder.
Utilizing Your Computer Utilizing Your Computer When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, you can transfer data between them. 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.
Utilizing Your Computer IC Recorder Your computer Table of Contents Connecting the IC recorder to your computer To USB port of your computer Index USB connecting cable To (USB) connector To exchange files between the IC recorder and your computer, connect the IC recorder to your computer. Connect the (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.
Utilizing Your Computer Built-in memory microSD card “MEMORY CARD” IC RECORDER Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE*1 PRIVATE SONY Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder FOLDER01 VOICE FOLDER05 FOLDER01 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC POP LPCM AAC-LC NEWS*2 MP3 *3 POP *3 J-POP LPCM PODCASTS Conversation LPCM MP3 MP3 WMA *4 AAC-LC NEWS AAC-LC Conversation*2 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC J-POP*2 PODCASTS FOLDER05 LPCM MP3 MP3
Utilizing Your Computer 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.
Utilizing Your Computer Folders displayed on the “ Podcast” category of the IC recorder 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. Index 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.
Utilizing Your Computer Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged. Table of Contents Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not Perform the following operation on your computer. *1 On the Windows taskbar at the bottom right of the desktop, left-click the following icon: Left-click “Eject IC RECORDER” (Windows 7), or “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device” (Windows XP, Windows Vista).
Utilizing Your Computer Table of Contents Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer Index 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.
Utilizing Your Computer Table of Contents Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back Index You can copy music or the other 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).
Utilizing Your Computer Select a folder. Press or to select “ Music,” and then press /ENT. Press or to select the folder ( ) in which the desired music files are stored, and then press /ENT. Select the music file you want to play. Press or to select the desired file, and then press /ENT. Playback of the selected file starts. Press STOP to stop playback.
Utilizing Your Computer Index 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.
Utilizing Your Computer Table of Contents Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software What you can do using Sound Organizer Importing files 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.
Utilizing Your Computer Transferring files to an IC recorder 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 You can start the mail software and send a recording file attached to mail.
Utilizing Your Computer The following shows the system requirements for using Sound Organizer.
Utilizing Your Computer Install Sound Organizer on your computer. Notes When installing 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.
Utilizing Your Computer select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], then click [Next]. Table of Contents Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement, When the [Setup Type] window appears, select [Standard] or 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].
Utilizing Your Computer 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. Music: Displays a list of music files. Songs imported from a music CD appear in this library. Podcast: Displays a list of podcasts.
Additional Information Additional Information Table of Contents Using a USB AC Adaptor To (USB) connector 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.
Additional Information Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable. 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.
Additional Information On safety 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. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Be careful not to allow water to splash on the unit. The unit is not waterproof.
Additional Information Index On using a microSD card 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. If you format a microSD card containing recorded data, the recorded data will be deleted. Be careful not to delete important data. Do not leave a microSD card within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
Additional Information Table of Contents Specifications System requirements 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 the operating system requirements and port environment described below.
Additional Information 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 Index Notes Table of Contents Hardware environment: Sound board: Sound boards compatible with any of the supported operating systems Port: USB port Disk drive A CD‑ROM drive is required.
Additional Information Table of Contents Design and specifications IC Recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) 4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 Byte) Index 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.
Additional Information Table of Contents General section Speaker Approx. 10 mm × 6 mm (13/32 inches × 1/4 inches) dia. Input/Output (minijack, stereo) Recommended load impedance: 16 ohms USB connector (micro B) High-Speed USB compatible microSD card slot microSD card/microSDHC card compatible Index Headphone jack Playback speed control (DPC) 2.00 times - 0.50 times MP3/WMA/AAC-LC 1.00 time - 0.
Additional Information Table of Contents Maximum recording time*5*6 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. REC mode (Recording scene*7) Built-in memory microSD card LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit 6h. 3h. 6h. 12h. 5m. 24h. 15m. 48h. 40.m MP3 192kbps ( / / / ) 44h. 40m. 22h. 20m. 44h. 40m. 89h. 25m. 178h. 357h. MP3 128kbps ( ) 67h. 5m. 33h. 30m. 67h. 5m. 134h. 268h. 536h. MP3 48kbps(MONO) 178h. 89h. 25m. 178h. 357h. 715h. 1431h.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents On the IC recorder operations Noise Power source The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. The built-in rechargeable battery is weak. The power of the IC recorder is off. Slide and hold the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” until the window display appears. The power is turned on ( p. 20). The HOLD function is activated. Slide the POWER•HOLD switch in the center direction ( p. 16).
Troubleshooting 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.
Troubleshooting The IC recorder does not operate correctly. You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory ( p. 78). Table of Contents Operating Index The recording indicator and the operation indicator do not light. “LED” is set to “OFF.” Display the menu and set “LED” to “ON” ( p. 76). Recording You cannot record a file. The remaining memory capacity is insufficient.
Troubleshooting Editing 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 ( ). 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. of the system limitations, you may not be able to divide a file at the very Because beginning or at the very end of the file.
Troubleshooting Files The “Memory Full” message is displayed and you cannot start recording. The memory is full. 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. 199 files have been recorded in the selected folder ( ) or 4,074 files (when there are 21 folders) in total have been recorded. Therefore you cannot record another file, or move a file.
Troubleshooting 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. 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. The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small. Check the hard disk and memory space.
Troubleshooting Stored files cannot be played back or edited. 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. This happens when you play back files that you divided. Store a file on your computer first*, and then add it to the IC recorder.
Troubleshooting Table of Contents Messages List Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display. Cause/Remedy HOLD... Slide HOLD Switch to Activate. All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations. Slide the POWER•HOLD switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status ( p. 16).
Troubleshooting Built‑In Memory Needs 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.
Troubleshooting Invalid Operation You cannot divide or set a track mark in files in the folder in the playback-only area (the “ Music” and “ Podcast” categories). 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. The file name has reached the maximum number of characters; you cannot divide the file. Shorten the file name. The “Divide All Track Marks” function cannot be used because there is a track mark within 0.
Troubleshooting Operation Invalid While Playing You cannot operate the selected menu item during playback. Stop playback and then start the menu operation. System Error 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 The maximum number of files already exist in the specified “Save Destination” folder, or the folder itself has been deleted.
Troubleshooting There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Cause/Remedy You cannot display or play If you have transferred music files using your computer, back music files in order. those files may not be transferred in order of transfer because of system limitations. 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.
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For the customers in Canada 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: 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.
For the customers in Canada 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.
Additional Information A B Battery indicator ....................... 18, 95 Battery life ..................................... 103 Built-in memory ....................... 34, 81 Built-in microphones . ................... 35 C Category .................................... 14, 28 Changing a file name .........66, 68, 71 Changing a folder name ....65, 68, 71 Changing the Scene Select settings .............................41, 68, 72 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer . .....................
Additional Information N Noise ................................................ 97 P Pause recording .............................. 37 Playback . ......................................... 44 Playback speed . .............................. 48 Playback time . .............................. 103 Play modes ..........................49, 68, 75 Podcasts ..................................... 14, 89 POWER•HOLD switch ........... 16, 20 Power Saving Mode . ..........21, 69, 76 Precautions ....................
