Sony ICD-SX56 Digital Voice Editor 2 Operating Instructions

IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the rear 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. Serial No.
Printed on 100% recycled
ICD-SX46/SX56/SX66
paper using VOC (Volatile
Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China
For the customers in the USA Troubleshooting
INFORMATION
Before taking the unit for repair, check the following
sections. Should any problem persist after you have made
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
The unit does not operate.
provide reasonable protection against harmful
• The batteries have been inserted with incorrect
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
polarity.
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
• The batteries are weak.
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
• The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch. (If you
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
press any button, "HOLD" will appear for 3 seconds.)
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
No sound comes from the speaker.
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
• The headphones are plugged in.
cause harmful interference to radio or television
• The volume is turned down completely.
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to Sound comes from the speaker even when the
correct the interference by one or more of the following headphones are plugged in.
measures:
• If you plug in the headphones not securely during
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
playback, the sound may come from the speaker.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and Unplug the headphones and then insert them securely.
receiver.
The OPR indicator does not light.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
• LED in the menu is set to "oFF". Display the menu and
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
set LED to "on".
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You cannot start recording.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not • The memory is full. Erase some of the messages. Or
expressly approved in this manual could void your use the Digital Voice Editor to save the IC recorder
authority to operate this equipment. messages to the hard disk of your PC.
• 99 messages have already been recorded in the
If you have any questions about this product, you may
selected folder. Select another folder or erase some of
call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-
the messages.
222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
You cannot erase a message.
Declaration of Conformity
• The message or the folder containing the message is
Trade Name: SONY
set to "Read-only" in the computer. Display the
Model: ICD-SX46
message or the folder using Windows Explorer and
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
remove the check for "Read-only" under "Properties".
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
You cannot add a recording or an overwrite
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 recording to the previously recorded message.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. • The remaining memory is too short. The overwritten
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: part will be deleted after the overwriting part finishes
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
recording. Therefore, you can only overwrite within
and (2) this device must accept any interference
the remaining recording time.
received, including interference that may cause
• At a factory setting, REC-OP (recording option) is set
undesired operation. to "oFF". Display the menu and set REC-OP to "on".
Recording is interrupted.
• The advanced VOR (Voice Operated Recording)
function is activated. Set VOR in the menu to "oFF".
Notice for users
Recording is interrupted (when recording from
an external device).
Program © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Sony
• If you use an audio connecting cable without a resistor
Corporation
Documentation ©2005 Sony Corporation to connect the sound source to the IC recorder, sound
may be recorded interrupted. Make sure to use a
All rights reserved. This manual or the software
resistance audio connecting cable.
described herein, in whole or in part, may not be
reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine Noise is heard.
readable form without prior written approval from Sony
• An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally
Corporation.
rubbed or scratched the unit during recording so that
noise was recorded.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE
• The unit was placed near an AC power source, a
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL
fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording
OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT,
or playback.
CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR
• Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when
IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE
recording. Clean the plug.
SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED
• Headphones plug is dirty. Clean the plug.
HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
Recording level is low.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any
modification to this manual or the information contained • SENS (microphone sensitivity) is set to "L". Display
herein at any time without notice.
the menu and set SENS to "H".
• If it is difficult to hear small sound of a recorded
The software described herein may also be governed by
message, slide the VOICE UP switch to "ON".
the terms of a separate user license agreement.
Playback sound may become more audible.
• This software is for Windows and cannot be used for
Macintosh. Playback speed is too fast or too slow.
• The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorders
• The playback speed is adjusted in DPC in the menu.
ICD-SX46/SX56/SX66. You cannot connect other IC
Slide the DPC switch to "OFF" or display "DPC" in
recorders.
the menu and adjust the playback speed.
"--:--" is displayed.
Information
• You have not set the clock.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR "--Y--M--D" or "--:--" is displayed on the REC
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, DATE display.
OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM
• The date and time of recording will not be displayed if
ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY
you recorded the message when the clock was not set.
PRODUCT.
There are fewer menu items in the menu
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those mode.
countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the • There are some menu items which are not displayed
countries EEA (European Economic Area). while the unit is in recording or playback mode.
You cannot combine messages.
• The bookmark is set for the message. Delete the
Trademarks
bookmark, and then combine messages.
• "LPEC" and are the registered trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
Messages are not sorted in order of the
• IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of
number of priority marks in a folder.
International Business Machines Corporation.
• Unless you sort messages using the supplied "Digital
• Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of
Voice Editor" software, messages are displayed in the
Microsoft Corporation, registered in the USA and
unit in the same way as specified in the computer. Sort
other countries.
again in the order of the number of priority marks in
Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation.
the computer using the supplied "Digital Voice
All rights reserved.
Editor" software.
Portion Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation
• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple The remaining time displayed in the display
Computer Inc., registered in the USA and other
window is shorter than that displayed in the
countries.
supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software.
• Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
• The unit requires a certain amount of memory for
• US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby
system operation. That amount is subtracted from the
Laboratories.
remaining time, which is the reason for the difference.
• NaturallySpeaking, Dragon Systems are trademarks
owned by ScanSoft, Inc. and are registered in the
The battery life is short.
United States and/or other countries.
• The battery life mentioned in "Step 1: Installing the
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are
Batteries" is based on playback through internal
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
speaker with the medium volume level (using Sony
respective holders. Furthermore, "™" and " ® " are not
alkaline batteries LR03(SG)). The battery life may
mentioned in each case in this manual.
shorten depending on the operation of the unit.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
"ACCESS" display does not disappear.
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• If the unit is required to process excessive amount of
The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown
data, "ACCESS" may be displayed for an extended
below:
period of time. This is not a malfunction of the unit.
Microsoft ® DirectX ®
Wait until the message disappears.
©2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
The unit does not operate correctly.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
• Take out the batteries and insert them again with
Equipment (Applicable in the European
correct polarity.
Union and other European countries with
You cannot connect the unit to the PC.
separate collection systems)
• Refer to the "Digital Voice Editor 2" operating
This symbol on the product or on its
instructions.
packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead it
Please note that recorded messages may be erased during
shall be handed over to the applicable
service or repair work.
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 recycling 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 accessories: Headphones
BGetting started
Step 1: Installing the Batteries
1
Slide and lift the battery Notes
• Do not use manganese batteries for
compartment lid.
this unit.
• When you replace the batteries,
insert the new ones within 3
minutes after you remove the
exhausted ones. Otherwise, the
display may show the clock setting
display or incorrect date and time
when you re-insert the batteries. In
2
Insert two LR03 (size AAA)
this case, set the date and time
alkaline batteries with correct
again. The recorded messages and
polarity, and close the lid.
alarm setting, however, will remain.
• Do not charge dry batteries.
Clock setting display appears
when you insert batteries for the • When you are not going to use the
first time, or when you insert unit for a long time, remove the
batteries to prevent damage from
batteries after the unit has been
battery leakage and corrosion.
without batteries for a certain
period of time. Please refer to
Note on the "ACCESS"
steps 3 to 6 in "Step 2: Setting the
message
Clock" to set the date and time.
The unit is accessing data while
"ACCESS" appears in the display
If the battery compartment lid is
window or the OPR indicator
accidentally detached, attach it as
flashes in orange. While accessing,
illustrated.
do not remove the batteries or the
AC power adaptor (excluding the
Battery remain indication Korean and the People's Republic
of China models). Doing so may
The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition.
damage the data.
: Replace both of the two batteries with new ones.
m
: The unit will stop operation.
Battery life* (Using Sony alkaline
Note
batteries LR03 (SG))
If the unit is required to process
Recording mode: ST (Stereo) STLP SP LP excessive amount of data, "ACCESS"
may be displayed for an extended
In recording: Approx. 12 hr. Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 20 hr.
period of time. This is not a
In playback: Approx. 9 hr. Approx.9 hr. Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 13 hr.
malfunction of the unit. Wait until the
(hr.: hours) message disappears before starting
* In continuous recording/playback
operation.
* When playing back through the internal speaker with the medium volume level
* The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.
Using on house current (excluding the Korean and the
People's Republic of China models)
Connect the AC power adaptor AC-E30HG (not
supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack of the unit and to the
wall outlet. Do not use any other AC power
adaptor. Polarity of the plug
Step 2: Setting the Clock
You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Note on setting the clock
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or Set the clock while the unit is in the
when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain stop mode.
period of time. In this case, proceed from step 4.
Jog lever
Press up (>).
Turn toward MENU.
Press the center
(x•B).
Press down (.).
1
Turn the jog lever toward MENU.
The menu mode will be displayed in
the display window
2
Press the jog lever up or down
(>/.) to select "SET DATE".
3
Press the jog lever (x•B).
The date and time setting window is
displayed. The year digits will flash.
4
Set the date.
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 and day in sequence,
then press the jog lever (x•B).
The hour digits will flash.
v
5
Set the time.
1 Press the jog lever up or down
(>/.) to select the digits of
the hour.
2 Press the jog lever (x•B).
The minute digits will flash.
3 Set the minute.
4 Press the jog lever (x•B).
The menu mode will be displayed
again.
Note
If you do not press the jog lever (x•B) for more than one minute, the clock
setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to normal display.
6
Turn the jog lever toward MENU.
The window will return to normal
display.
1 If the unit is left unused for more than 3
seconds in the stop mode after the clock
is set, the display will show the current
time.
BBasic Operations
Recording Messages
You can record the maximum of 99 messages in each of the five (A, B, C, D and Maximum recording time
E) folders. You can record messages in the following three ways: The maximum recording time of all
• Add a recording behind the last recorded message the folders is as follows. You can
record messages for the maximum
• Add a recording to a previously recorded message
• Add an overwrite recording recording time in a single folder.
This section explains how to add a recording behind the last recorded message.
Recording modes*
ICD-SX46
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space
ST
When you record a new message. ..
STLP
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4
SP
Recorded after the last
LP
recorded message
ICD-SX56
ST
1
Select the folder. STLP
SP
LP
Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER
ICD-SX66
repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, C, D or
ST
E) in which you wish to record messages.
STLP
Selected folder
SP
LP
(hr.: hours/min.: minutes)
* Recording modes (To record in
better sound quality, select the ST
or STLP mode. For switching the
recording mode, see "Operating the
Menu".):
ST: Standard play stereo recording
mode
STLP: Long play stereo recording
mode
SP: Standard play monaural
recording mode
LP: Long play monaural recording
mode
2
Start recording.
1 Press zREC/REC PAUSE button.
Built-in
You do not need to keep pressing z z z z z REC/REC
microphone
PAUSE while recording.
2 Speak into the built-in microphone.
Remaining memory
Recording mode
indication
OPR indicator
(lights in red during Current message number Microphone sensitivity
recording**)
Counter display*
* The display selected with DISP in the menu appears.
**When LED in the menu is set to "oFF", the OPR indicator turns off.
3
Stop recording.
Press xSTOP.
The unit stops at the beginning of the current
recording.
If you do not change the folder after you stop
recording, the next time you record you will
record in the same folder.
Other operations
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 Press zREC/REC PAUSE again.
resume recording Recording resumes from that point.
(To stop recording after pausing recording, press
xSTOP.)
review the current Press the jog lever (x•B).
recording instantly Recording stops and playback starts from
the beginning of the message just recorded.
review during recording Keep pressing the jog lever down (.) during
recording or recording pause.
Recording stops and you can search backwards
while listening to fast playback sound. After you
release the jog lever, playback starts from that point.
You can add an overwrite recording from that point.
* 1 hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the
unit goes into the stop mode.
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.
Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER
repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, C,
D or E) in which you wish to play
messages.
Selected 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.
Selected message number
Counter display*
The number of messages in a folder
* The display selected with DISP in the menu appears.
3
Start playback.
i (headphones) jack
1 Press the jog lever (x•B).
Counter display*
2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/– .
* The display selected with DISP in the menu
appears.
OPR indicator
** When LED in the menu is set to "oFF", the OPR
(lights in green during
indicator turns off.
playback**)
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.
To Do this
stop at the current position Press xSTOP or the jog lever (x•B).
(Playback Pause function) To resume playback from that point, press
the jog lever (x•B) again.
go back to the beginning Press the jog lever down (.) once.**
of the current message*
go back to previous messages Press the jog lever down (.)
repeatedly. (During stop mode, keep the
5 hr. 50 min.
jog lever pressed to go back the messages
11 hr. 15 min.
continuously.)
17 hr. 50 min.
skip to the next message* Press the jog lever up (>) once.**
47 hr. 35 min.
skip to the succeeding messages Press the jog lever up (>) repeatedly.
(During stop mode, keep the jog lever
pressed to skip the messages
11 hr. 45 min.
continuously.)
22 hr. 40 min.
* If you have set a bookmark on the message, the unit stops at the bookmark.
35 hr. 55 min.
**These operations are for when EASY-S is set to "oFF". For operations when EASY-S
95 hr. 50 min.
is set to "on", see "Operating the Menu".
23 hr. 40 min.
45 hr. 30 min.
Operating the Menu
72 hr. 5 min.
192 hr. 20 min.
You can use the menu to change the IC recorder settings. During playback and recording, the menu items to be displayed
are limited. Follow the procedures below to display the menu and change the settings:
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.
3 Press the jog lever (x•B).
The setting mode of the selected menu item will be displayed.
4 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the setting that you want to set, and then press the jog lever (x•B).
The setting will be changed.
5 Turn the jog lever toward MENU to exit the menu mode.
The window will return to normal display.
Note
If you do not press any keys for one minute, the menu mode is automatically cancelled and the window will return to normal display.
Notes before recording
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting)
• Before making a long recording, be
sure to check the battery indicator. MODE Displays the window to set the recording mode:
• The maximum recording time and
ST*: You can record with high-quality stereo sound.
the number of messages you can
STLP: You can record with stereo sound for longer time.
make varies depending on the
SP: You can record with better sound (monaural sound).
conditions of use.
LP: You can record for longer time (monaural sound).
• To avoid replacing batteries during
Note:
long time recording, use the AC
The DIRECTNL switch functions only in the "SP" or "LP" recording mode. In the ST or
power adaptor (not supplied)
STLP modes where the high-performance sound reproduction is important, sound is
(excluding the Korean and the
recorded in the stereo mode without regard to the DIRECTNL switch "ON"/"OFF"
People's Republic of China models).
position.
• Depending on the areas, available
models may differ. SENS Displays the window to set the microphone sensitivity.
• Noises caused by touching and H* (high): To record at meetings or in a quiet and/or spacious place.
rubbing may be recorded. L (low): To record dictation or in a noisy place.
• You cannot record messages in MP3
DISP Displays the window to change the display mode (COUNTER*).
format using this unit.
See "Selecting the Display Mode" on the reverse.
Notes on recording
VOR Displays the window to set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function.
• While the OPR indicator flashes or
on: The VOR function is activated. Recording starts when the unit detects sound
turns in orange, do not remove the
and stops when no sound is heard, eliminating recording from soundless
batteries or the AC power adaptor
period.
(excluding the Korean and the
oFF*: The VOR function is disabled. Normal recording operation is selected.
People's Republic of China models).
Notes:
Doing so may damage the data.
• VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set SENS in the menu according to
• Noise may be recorded if an object,
the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the
such as your finger, etc.,
microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set VOR to "oFF".
accidentally rubs or scratches the
• When recording with the VOR function set to "on" in LP mode, the time display in the
unit during recording.
REM (remaining time) mode may not be correct (ICD-SX66 only).
Tip for using the built-in
DPC Displays the window to set the playback speed (on/oFF (0%*)).
microphone
See "Adjusting the Playback Speed — DPC" on the reverse.
Recording a sound centering
EASY-S Displays the window to set the easy search function.
on a specific direction
on: You can go back for approx. 3 seconds by pressing the jog lever down (.),
To record a sound centering on a
or advance for approx. 10 seconds by pressing the jog lever up (>).
specific direction, slide the
oFF*: You can go back or forward the messages by pressing the jog lever down or
DIRECTNL switch to "ON" position.
up (./>).
When you record a sound at a
CONT Displays the window to set the continuous play.
conference/meeting or in a spacious
place etc., use this setting. on: You can play back all messages in a folder continuously.
oFF*: Playback stops at the end of each message.
Recording a sound not
REC-OP Displays the window to set the adding recording mode (on/oFF*).
centering on a specific
See "Using an Adding Recording" on the reverse.
direction (all-directional
SET DATE Displays the window to set the clock (05Y1M1D*).
recording)
See "Step 2: Seting the Clock".
Slide the DIRECTNL switch to "OFF"
position.
BEEP on*: A beep will sound to indicate that operation has been accepted.
oFF: No beep sound will be heard except for the alarm.
Selecting the sensitivity of
Displays the window to turn on or off the OPR indicator during operation (on*/oFF).
the built-in microphone LED
See "Turning off the OPR indicator (LED)" on the reverse.
Select the microphone sensitivity by
setting SENS in the menu.
ALARM Displays the window to set the alarm (on/oFF*).
See "Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm" on the reverse.
Monitoring the recording
** Displays whether you can change the setting in each operation mode (Stop: stop mode/Play: playback mode/Rec: recording
Connect headphones supplied or not
mode): "OK" shows the setting can be changed and "–" shows the setting cannot be changed.
supplied to the i (headphones) jack
and monitor the recording. You can
adjust the volume with VOL +/–, but
the recording level is fixed.
Note
If you turn up the volume excessively
or place the headphones near the
microphone while monitoring Index to Parts and Controls
recording, the microphone may pick
up the sound from the headphones,
causing acoustic feedback (howling
sound). Identifying the front and rear panels of the unit
Starting recording
automatically in response
to the sound — Advanced
VOR function
Set VOR in the menu to "on".
Searching forward/backward
during playback (Cue/Review)
• To search forward (Cue): Keep
pressing the jog lever up (>)
during playback and release it at
the point you wish to resume
playback.
• To search backward (Review):
Keep pressing the jog lever down
(.) during playback and release
it at the point you wish to resume
1 i (headphones) jack
playback.
2 Built-in microphone
The unit searches at slow speed with
playback sound. It is useful to check 3 DIRECTNL (directional) switch
one word forward or behind. Then, if 4 VOICE UP (Digital Voice Up) switch
you keep pressing the jog lever up or 5 DPC ON/OFF switch
down, the unit starts to search at
6 Display window
higher speed. During cue/review,
7 ERASE button
the counter will be displayed,
8 DIVIDE/ (bookmark) button
regardless of the display mode
9 A-B (repeat)/PRIORITY button
setting.
0 OPR (operation) indicator
1 When playback is done to the qa zREC (record) /REC PAUSE button
end of the last message
qs xSTOP button
• When playback or fast playback is
qd Jog lever
done to the end of the last message,
FOLDER/MENU/.(review/fast backward)/
"END" flashes for 5 seconds and
> (cue/fast forward)/x• B (play/stop•enter)
the OPR indicator lights up in
qf VOL (volume) +/– buttons
green. (You cannot hear the
playback sound.)
• When "END" stops flashing and the
OPR indicator goes off, the unit will
stop at the beginning of the last
Using the display window
message.
• If you keep pressing the jog lever
down (.) while "END" is
flashing, the messages are played
back rapidly, and normal playback
will start at the point you release
the button.
• If the last message is long and you
wish to start playback at a later part
of the message, keep pressing the
jog lever up (>) to go to the end
of the message and then press the 1 Folder indication
jog lever down (.) while "END"
Displays the current folder (A, B, C, D or E).
is flashing to go back to the desired
2 Recording mode indication
point.
Displays the current recording mode:
• For messages other than the last
• ST: Standard play stereo recording mode
one, go to the beginning of the next
• STLP: Long play stereo recording mode
message and play backward to the
• SP: Standard play monaural recording mode
desired point.
• LP: Long play monaural recording mode
3 REC (Recording) indicator
Listening in better sound
quality 4 Remaining battery indicator
You can enjoy better sound quality as When the AC power adaptor (not supplied) is
follows: connected, the indicator does not appear (excluding
• To listen from headphones
the Korean and the People's Republic of China
Connect the stereo headphones
models).
supplied or stereo headphones (not
5 Remaining memory indicator
supplied) mentioned in the
6 Priority marks
"Specifications" as optional
7 Selected message number /Total message
accessories to the i (headphones)
number in the folder
jack. The built-in speaker will be
automatically disconnected.
•To listen from an external speaker
Connect an active or passive
x Display during recording and playback
speaker (not supplied) to the i
In an ordinary recording or playback mode, the
(headphones) jack.
message number, recording mode and microphone
sensitivity of the message being recorded or played
back, and playback counter are displayed in the
window.
e.g.: A message is being recorded as the 21st message
of all 21 messages in the folder A in ST mode with H
(high) microphone sensitivity.
In a special recording or playback mode such as
overwrite recording, A-B repeat playback, or DPC
play, the mode flashes in the display.
When the DPC switch is set to "ON" to start playback
rapidly
x Display during setting the menu
In menu setting mode, the menu items and current
setting are displayed. You can change the setting
while it is flashing.
LP recording mode is being selected.
MODE menu
In alarm or clock setting, the date and time setting
display appears.
"July 8, 2006" is being selected.
Stop/Play/Rec**
OK/–/–
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qg Base
qh HOLD switch
qj Speaker
qk Battery compartment
ql Clip*
w; m (microphone) jack
wa USB connector
ws DC IN 3V jack
(For Korean and the People's Republic of China
models, this jack does not exist.)
wd Slit for a handstrap
*Notes
• To prevent the clip from breaking, avoid hooking it on thick
fabric, such as a pocket of a heavy coat.
• When bending down or running with the unit clipped on
your pocket, be careful not to drop the unit.
8 Alarm indicator
Appears when the alarm is set for a message.
9 Repeat play indicator
Appears while a message or a specific portion (A-B)
of the message is played back repeatedly.
0 Bookmark indicator
Appears when the bookmark is set for a message.
qa Counter /Remaining time indication /
Recording date and time indication /Current
time indication
The display selected with the DISP in the menu
appears.
qs SENS (microphone sensitivity) indication
Displays the current microphone sensitivity:
• H (high): To record at a meeting or in a quiet/
spacious place.
• L (low): To record for dictation or in a noisy place.
x Remain indications
When the battery or memory runs out, the remain
indications flash in the display.
During recording, the remaining memory indicator
decreases one by one.
When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes,
the remaining memory indication flashes.
When the remain time becomes shorter than 1 minute
When the memory is full, recording automatically
stops and "FULL" will be displayed with an alarm
sound. To continue recording, first erase some of the
messages.
Note
When you set BEEP to "oFF", an alarm sound (beep) does
not sound.
x Error messages
The error messages or error numbers will be displayed.
When an access error occurs
When an error number is displayed
Notes
• When an MP3 file is played back, the time display may not
be correct.
• "MP3" is not displayed in the window even when an MP3
file is played back.