Sony ICD-P210 Frequently Asked Questions

English
ICD Series FAQ
Are there any tips on how to record a
Q1
message best?
A1
When dictating a speech:
Set the MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) to
LOW. When recording a message, hold the IC
recorder so that the microphone is close to the
speaker's mouth.
When recording a lecture or meeting:
Set the microphone sensitivity (MIC SENS) to
HIGH. When recording a message, place the IC
recorder so that the microphone faces the sound
source.
Keep the distance from the sound source to within
3 to 4 m when recording with the built-in
microphone. When the distance from the speaker
is longer than the recommended distance, we
suggest you use an external microphone such as a
zoom microphone.
When recording a message with the IC recorder
placed on a table or other surface, place a cushion
between the IC recorder and the table so that you
can reduce possible noises that may travel
through the table.
Note
Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger,
etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the unit during
recording.
Can I use Ni-H (nickel-hydrogen) or
Q2
Ni-Cd (nickel-cadmium) rechargeable
batteries?
A2
We recommend you use alkaline batteries, but
you can also use Ni-H (nickel-hydrogen) or Ni-Cd
(nickel-cadmium) rechargeable batteries. Please
note, however, the battery life of a rechargeable
battery is shorter than that of an alkaline battery.
(The battery indicator may not show full capacity,
since the voltage of Ni-H and Ni-Cd rechargeable
batteries is 1.2 V.)
Q3
Can I use manganese batteries?
A3 You cannot use manganese batteries. (If you use
them, the battery life will be extremely short.)
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The display always appears on the
Q4
window of the IC recorder. Isn't there a
power on/off button?
The unit is not equipped with a power on/off
A4
button. The display always appears on the
window. The power consumption for the display
is very small and will not have any appreciable
influence on the battery life shown in the
operating instructions.
Depending on the IC recorder model you use, you
can turn off the display by sliding the HOLD
switch to ON.
If I leave the batteries inserted, aren't
Q5
they consumed even when the IC
recorder is not used?
A5
Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the
batteries are consumed slightly. The battery life in
this case varies depending on the IC recorder
model, humidity or other environmental
conditions. Usually, the batteries last two to three
months. If you do not intend to use the IC
recorder for an extended period of time, we
recommend that you remove the batteries.
Which type of external microphones
Q6
should I use? Can I use a stereo
microphone?
A6
You can use the electret condenser microphones
such as the ECM-C10 (tiepin-type), the ECM-
DM5P (direct-in type), or the ECM-Z60 (zoom
microphone). You can also use a stereo
microphone, but the right (R) channel of the
sound will not be input. Only the left (L) channel
of the sound will be recorded in monaural.
To record the IC recorder sound with
Q7
other equipment (tape recorder,
MiniDisc player, etc.), how should I
connect the other equipment?
Use an audio connecting cable to connect the
A7
earphone (headphones) jack of the IC recorder to
the microphone or line input jack of a tape
recorder, a MiniDisc player, or other device.
To the EAR
(earphone) jack
Audio connecting
cable
IC recorder
Notes
• To connect to the microphone jack of an external
device, use an audio connecting cable with a resistor.
• To connect to the line input jack of an external device,
use an audio connecting cable without a resistor.
To the MIC
(microphone)
jack
Tape recorder, MiniDisk
player, etc.