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Rustling sounds of your clothes (when
Erasing
putting the IC recorder in your pocket)
Vibration sounds (when putting the IC
recorder on a desk or a piano, etc.)
Notes
Noise from air conditioner, projector,
Once a recording has been erased, you
PC, etc.
cannot retrieve it.
Extra ambient sounds (when recording a
If the message you want to erase is locked in
the menu, you cannot erase the message.
lecture or a lesson)
Breath hitting the microphone when
recording near your mouth (pop noise)
Selecting a message and
Noise caused when recording in long play
erasing it
recording mode ("LP")
1
Select the message you want to erase
To reduce recording noise
when the IC recorder is in the stop or
playback mode.
Touch noises may be recorded when you
touch the IC recorder during recording.
2
Press [ERASE] while you are playing
Try to avoid touching the IC recorder
back the message you want to erase, or
until the recording ends.
press and hold [ERASE] during the stop
Move the IC recorder far from the sound
mode.
source, or eliminate the noise.
Select the best recording mode according
A beep will sound and the message
to the situation. We recommend you to
number and "ERASE" will flash.
set the recording mode to the high-
When "BEEP" in the menu is set to
quality mode ("HQ") when you are
"OFF, " no beep sound will be heard.
concerned about ambient noise.
Select the best microphone sensitivity
according to the situation. Please try
to lower the setting of the microphone
sensitivity when the ambient sounds
become noise and it is not easy to hear the
target sound.
ERASE
3
Press [ERASE] again.
Techniques for Better
"ERASE" appears in the display window
and the selected message will be erased.
Recording
Not pressing [ERASE] for one minute
cancels erasing.
The IC recorder allows you to record
When a message is erased, the
in a variety of situations. This section
remaining messages will advance and
introduces easy recording setup for 2
be renumbered so that there will be no
typical scenes.
space between messages.
To record a meeting
To cancel erasing
1
Press [
(stop)] before step 3 of
"Selecting a message and erasing it. "
Guide to Better Sound
Recording
Recommendations for
a trial recording
The recording environment varies from
situation to situation. The dimensions
Tips for setup
of a room, the loudness of speech, or a
The noise of vibration, etc., transmitted
location near noisy equipment can make a
from the desk can be reduced by putting a
difference, etc. The desired sound quality
handkerchief under the IC recorder.
also differs depending on the purpose of
Record near the speaker.
the recording.
Therefore, a trial recording is very useful to
To record voice memos or
avoid missing an important recording, or to
dictation
create an environment to record sound with
the ideal quality.
About sound that
might be recorded as
noise
Sounds that cause noise
The IC recorder may record various sounds
other than voice, and the sounds will be
Tips for setup
heard as noise.
When recording, hold the IC recorder beside
your mouth to avoid breathing into the
built-in microphone.
When you record holding the IC recorder in
your hand, please note that the sounds from
touching the IC recorder (touch noise) are
not recorded.
For better recording
and playback
To obtain the best recording results,
perform a trial recording in advance.
The IC recorder has a noise cut function.
The noise cut function reduces the noise,
therefore you can hear the recorded file
Sounds that occur when you touch the IC
more clearly.
recorder (touch noise)
DISPLAY
About the Menu Function
ELAPSE*: During recording, the recording
time of the current message
During playing back, the elapsed playback
Making Settings for
time of one message
REMAIN: During recording or being stopped,
the Menu
the available recording time
During playing back, the remaining time of
the message
1
REC DATE: Recording date
Press [MENU] to enter the menu mode.
REC TIME: Recording time
The menu mode window will be
SET DATE
displayed.
Sets the year, month, day, hour, and minute in
sequence.
2
Press [–
] or [
+] to
HOUR
select the menu item for which
Sets the clock display.
you want to set, and then press
12H: AM12:00 = midnight, PM12:00 = noon
[ PLAY/STOP•ENTER].
24H*: 0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon
BEEP
3
Press [–
] or [
+] to select the
Sets whether a beep will be heard or not.
setting that you want to set, and then
ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that an
press [ PLAY/STOP•ENTER].
operation has been accepted or an error has
occurred.
OFF: No beep sound will be heard.
4
Press [
(stop)] to exit the menu mode.
LOCK
Note
Locks the message so that you cannot move
it, erase it.
If you do not press any button for 1 minute,
ON: The lock function is activated.
the menu mode is automatically canceled and
OFF*: The lock function is canceled.
the window will return to the normal display.
MOVE
To return to the previous window
The selected message will be moved to the
Press [MENU] during menu mode.
selected folder ( ,
, or
).
Before attempting to move a message, select
To exit the menu mode
the message to be moved, and then go to the
menu window.
Press [
(stop)].
ALL ERASE
All messages in the selected folder will be
erased.
Menu settings
Select a folder from which all messages are to
be erased, and then go to the menu window
and press [ PLAY/STOP•ENTER] while
*: Initial setting
"ALL ERASE" is flashing.
MODE
Sets the recording mode.
HQ*: High-quality monaural recording mode
(44.1 kHz/128 kbps)
You can record with monaural high-quality
Other Recording Operations
sound.
SP: Standard play monaural recording mode
Monitoring the
(44.1 kHz/48 kbps)
You can record with standard quality
Recording
sound.
LP: Long play monaural recording mode
(11.025 kHz/8 kbps)
If you connect commercially available
You can record for a longer time with
headphones to the
(headphone) jack
monaural sound.
before you start, you can monitor the
Note
recording. You can adjust the monitoring
You cannot change the recording mode while
recording.
volume by pressing [VOL –/+], but the
recording level is fixed.
SENS
Sets the microphone sensitivity.
Note
*: To record a sound far away from the IC
When you are using the built-in speaker
recorder or a low sound, such as a recording
or monitoring the recording, the noise cut
made in a spacious room.
function may not be effective.
: To record dictation with a microphone
in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC
recorder, or a loud sound.
VOR
Recording with an
Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording)
function.
External Microphone
ON: Recording starts when the IC recorder
detects sound and pauses when no sound
or from Other
is heard, eliminating recording during
Equipment
soundless periods. The VOR function is
activated when [
REC/PAUSE] is pressed.
OFF*: The VOR function does not work.
1
Tip
Connect an external microphone or
Recording pauses when the sound level is too
other equipment to the
(microphone)
low during recording ("VOR PAUSE" flashes).
jack when the IC recorder is in the stop
Recording starts again when the sound level
mode.
increases.
When the recording mode is set to "HQ, "
DPC
and a stereo microphone is used, you can
Sets the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function.
ON: You can adjust the speed of the playback
record sound in stereo.
in a range from +100% to –50%, by 10%
When you use an other equipment,
increments for the + setting and by 5%
connect the audio output connector
decrements for the – setting.
OFF*: The DPC function is canceled.
(stereo mini-plug) of other equipment
to the
(microphone) jack of the IC
N-CUT
recorder using an audio connecting cable
Sets the noise cut function.
(not supplied).
ON: The distortion of very low and high
frequencies which are outside the human
For details about the audio connecting
voice range is reduced, therefore you can
cable, see "Specifications. "
hear the human voice more clearly.
OFF*: The noise cut function does not work.
2
Press [FOLDER] to select the folder in
Note
which you want to record messages ( ,
The effect of the noise cut function may be
, or
).
different depending on the condition of the
recorded voice.
3
Press [
REC/PAUSE] to start recording.
EASY-S
Sets the easy search function.
The built-in microphone is automatically
ON: You can go forward for about 10 seconds
cut off.
by pressing [
+] and go back for about 3
seconds by pressing [–
]. This function
If the input level is not strong enough,
is useful when attempting to locate desired
adjust the microphone sensitivity on the
point in a long recording.
IC recorder.
OFF*: The easy search function does not
work. When you press [
+] or [–
],
When a plug in power type microphone
a message will be moved forward or
is connected, power is automatically
backward.
supplied to the microphone from the IC
recorder.
4
Press [
(stop)] to stop recording.
Note
Additional Information
Before you start recording, we recommend
you make a trial recording first.
Precautions
To record sound from a telephone
or a cell phone
On power
You can use the ECM-TL3 headphone-
type electret condenser microphone (not
Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC.
supplied) to record sound from a telephone
Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries
or a cell phone.
or two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries.
For details on how to make the connection,
You cannot charge the rechargeable
refer to the operating instructions supplied
batteries using the unit.
with the ECM-TL3 microphone.
On safety
Do not operate the unit while driving,
cycling or operating any motorized vehicle.
Other Playback Operations
On handling
Do not leave the unit in a location near
Convenient Playback
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
Methods
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
shock.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into
To listen with better sound quality
the unit, remove the batteries and have
To listen with the headphones:
the unit checked by qualified personnel
Connect a commercially available
before operating it any further.
headphones to the
(headphone) jack.
Be careful not to allow water to splash
The built-in speaker will be automatically
on the unit. The unit is not water-proof.
disconnected.
In particular, be careful in the following
To listen from an external speaker:
situations.
Connect an active or passive speaker (not
When you have the unit in your pocket
supplied) to the
(headphone) jack.
and go to the bathroom, etc.
Quickly locating the point you
When you bend down, the unit may
wish to start playback (Easy
drop into the water and may get wet.
When you use the unit in an
Search)
environment where the unit is exposed
When "EASY-S" is set to "ON" in the menu,
to rain, snow, or humidity.
you can quickly locate the point at which
In circumstances where you get sweaty.
you wish to start playback by pressing
If you touch the unit with wet hands
[–
] or [
+] repeatedly during
or if you put the unit in the pocket of
playback.
sweaty clothes, the unit may get wet.
You can go back approx. 3 seconds by
You may feel pain in your ears if you
pressing [–
] once, or advance approx.
use the headphones when the ambient
10 seconds by pressing [
+] once. This
air is very dry. This is not because of
function is useful for locating a desired
a malfunction of the headphones, but
point in a long recording.
because of static electricity accumulated
To play back a message repeatedly
in your body. You can reduce static
electricity by wearing non-synthetic
During playback, press and hold
[
PLAY/STOP•ENTER] until "
"
clothes that prevent the emergence of
appears. The selected message will be
static electricity.
played back repeatedly.
On maintenance
To resume normal playback, press
To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth
[
PLAY/STOP•ENTER] again.
slightly moistened in water. Do not use
alcohol, benzine or thinner.
Recording on Other
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
Equipment
nearest Sony dealer.
You can record the message of the IC
Backup recommendations
recorder on other equipment.
To avoid potential risk of data loss
Before you start recording, we recommend
caused by accidental operation or
you to make trial recording first.
malfunction of the IC recorder, we
recommend that you save a backup copy
1
Connect the
(headphone) jack of the
of your recorded messages on a tape
IC recorder to the audio input connector
recorder, etc.
(stereo minijack) of other equipment
using an audio connecting cable (not
supplied).
For details about the audio connecting
Specifications
cable, see "Specifications. "
2
Press [
PLAY/STOP•ENTER] to start
Design and specifications
playback and at the same time set the
connected equipment to the recording
IC recorder section
mode.
Capacity (User available capacity)
A message from the IC recorder will be
2 GB (approx. 1.79 GB = 1,924,136,960 Byte)
recorded on the equipment connected.
A part of the memory capacity is used as a
management area.
3
Press
(stop) on the IC recorder. Also
Frequency range
stop the connected equipment at the
HQ: 75 Hz - 17,000 Hz
same time.
SP: 75 Hz - 15,000 Hz
LP: 80 Hz - 3,500 Hz
MP3 bit rate and sampling frequency for
recording mode
HQ: 44.1 kHz, 128 kbps
SP: 44.1 kHz, 48 kbps
LP: 11.025 kHz, 8 kbps
General
Speaker
Approx. 28 mm
dia.
(1 1/8 in.)
Input/Output
Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)
input for plug in power, minimum input
level 0.6 mV
Headphone jack (minijack, stereo)
recommended output for 16 ohms
impedance headphones
Playback speed control (DPC)
+100% to –50%
Power output
Trademarks
300 mW
Power requirements
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology
Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries
and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
(supplied): 3.0 V DC
Two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries (not
and Thomson.
supplied): 2.4 V DC
Operating temperature
All other trademarks and registered
5˚C - 35˚C
(41˚F - 95˚F)
trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting
Furthermore, "
" and "
" are not
parts and controls) (JEITA)*
1
TM
41.5 mm × 114.5 mm × 21.3 mm
mentioned in each case in this manual.
(1 11/16 in. ×
4 5/8 in. × 27/32 in.)
Mass (JEITA)*
1
Approx. 76 g
including LR03 (size
(2 5/8 oz)
AAA) alkaline batteries
*
Measured value by the standard of JEITA
1
(Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association)
Supplied accessories
See "Step 1: Checking the Contents of the
Package. "
Optional accessories
Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10,
ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P,
ECM-CS3, ECM-TL3
Audio connecting cable*
2
RK-G136, RK-G139
Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2KN
Compact charger & 2-pc AAA Multi-Use
Premium batteries BCG-34HS2KAN
*
Audio connecting cable
2
To the IC
To the other
recorder
equipment
RK-G139
Stereo
Mini-plug
mini-plug*
(monaural)*
RK-G136
Stereo
Stereo
mini-plug*
mini-plug*
*
(without resistor)
Your dealer may not handle some of the
above listed optional accessories. Please ask
the dealer for detailed information.
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Maximum recording time*
3
*
4
The maximum recording time of all the
folders is as follows.
HQ mode
SP mode
LP mode
33 hr.
89 hr.
534 hr.
20 min.
25 min.
(hr. : hours/min. : minutes)
*
3
When you are going to record continuously
for a long time, you may have to replace
the batteries with new ones in the midst of
recording.
*
4
The maximum recording time varies if you
record messages in mixed recording mode.
Battery life*
5
When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA)
alkaline batteries (with continuous use)
Recording mode*
6
HQ
SP
LP
Recording
Approx.
Approx.
Approx.
34 hr.
39 hr.
55 hr.
Playback*
7
Approx.
Approx.
Approx.
through speaker
12 hr.
12 hr.
12 hr.
Playback using the
Approx.
Approx.
Approx.
headphones
36 hr.
36 hr.
36 hr.
(hr. : hours)
When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable
batteries (with continuous use)
Recording mode*
HQ
SP
LP
6
Recording
Approx.
Approx.
Approx.
22 hr.
27 hr.
37 hr.
Playback*
through
Approx.
Approx.
Approx.
7
10 hr.
10 hr.
10 hr.
speaker
Playback using the
Approx.
Approx.
Approx.
headphones
25 hr.
25 hr.
25 hr.
(hr. : hours)
*
5
The battery life is measured in testing using
methods proprietary to Sony, and with the
initial settings for the IC recorder.
*
For details about the recording mode, see
6
"Menu settings. "
*
7
When playing back music through the
internal speaker with the volume level set to
27
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