Sony ICD-B26 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. ICD-B16/B26 Serial No.
ICD-B16/B26
2004 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
Information
Troubleshooting
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY Before taking the unit for repair, check the following
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY sections. Should any problem persist after you have
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The unit does not operate.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
• The batteries have been inserted with incorrect
polarity.
• The batteries are weak.
INFORMATION
• The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch. (If
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
you press any button, "HOLD" will flash three
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
times.)
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
No sound comes from the speaker.
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
• Ear receiver or headphones are plugged in.
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
• The volume is turned down completely.
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. "FULL" is displayed and you cannot start
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur recording.
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
• The memory is full. Erase some of the messages.
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
• 99 messages has been recorded in the selected
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
folder. Select another folder or erase some of the
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
messages.
the following measures:
Noise is heard.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and • An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally
receiver. rubbed or scratched the unit during recording so
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different that noise was recorded.
from that to which the receiver is connected. • The unit was placed near an AC power source, a
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during
for help. recording or playback.
• Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
recording. Clean the plug.
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
• Ear receiver/headphones plug is dirty. Clean the
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
plug.
any interference received, including interference that may
Recording level is low.
cause undesired operation.
• Press MIC SENS to display "HIGH".
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority Recording level is unstable (when recording
to operate this equipment.
music, etc.).
• This unit is designed to automatically adjust the
recording level when recording meetings, etc., and
is not suitable for music recording.
Precautions
"--Y--M--D" or "--:--" is displayed.
• You have not set the clock.
On power
"--Y--M--D" or "--:--" is displayed on the
• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA)
recorded date or recorded time display.
alkaline batteries.
• The date and time of recording will not be
On safety
displayed if you recorded the message when the
clock was not set.
• Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating
any motorized vehicle.
You cannot divide a message.
• You cannot divide a message in a folder which has
On handling
99 messages.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a
• If you divide messages frequently, the unit may
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
become unable to divide a message.
shock.
• You cannot divide a message in the first or the last
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove
1 second of a message.
the batteries and have the unit checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further. You cannot combine a message.
• If you combine messages frequently, the unit may
On noise
become unable to combine messages.
• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC
You cannot record messages up to the
power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during
maximum recording time.
recording or playback.
• Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, • If you record messages in a mixture of SP and LP
etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording. modes, the recordable time varies from the
maximum SP mode recording time to the
On maintenance maximum LP mode recording time.
• No more recording can be made when 99 messages
• To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in
each have been recorded in both A and B folders.
water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
• Due to the limitation of the IC recording system,
Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring- this unit records in the minimum recording unit of
approx. 9 seconds. If the length of each message
wound watches, etc., away from the unit to prevent possible
cannot be divided by the minimum recording unit,
damage from the magnet used in the speaker.
the remaining recording time may decrease by
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, more than the total length of the messages.
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The unit does not operate correctly.
• Take out the battery and insert it again.
Backup recommendations
Please note that recorded messages may be erased
To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental
during service or repair work.
operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend
that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on
a tape recorder, etc.
3-264-832-11 (1) BGetting started
Step 1: Installing the Batteries
1
Slide and lift the battery
compartment lid.
2
Insert two LR03 (size AAA)
alkaline batteries with
correct polarity, and close the
lid.
If the battery compartment lid
is accidentally detached,
attach it as illustrated.
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or
when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain
period of time. Please refer to Steps 2 to 3 in "Step 2: Setting the Clock" to set the
date and time.
Step 2: Setting the Clock
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert battery after the unit has been
without battery for a certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 2.
1
Display the clock setting display.
1 Press MENU to enter the menu
2 Press – . once to display "SET
mode.
3 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
* The "ALARM" display
may appear instead of
the "MODE" display.
2
Set the date.
1 Press – . or >+ to select 2 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
the digits of the year.
3 Set the month and day in sequence,
1 Tip
To set the date to Year 2004, display
"04Y".
3
Set the time.
1 Press – . or >+ to select
3 Set the minute.
the digits of the hour.
4 Press NxPLAY/STOP at the time
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
The minute digits will flash.
5 Press MENU to exit from the menu
1 Tip
This unit does not have a power on/off
switch. The display is shown at all
times.
BBasic Operations
Recording Messages
You can record up to 99 messages in each of the two folders (A and B).
Replacing the batteries
Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded
The battery indicator on the display
message, you can start recording quickly without searching for the end of the
window shows the battery
last recording.
condition.
e.g.
When flashes, replace the Message 1 Message 2 Newly recorded message
batteries with new ones.
Note
When flashes, the batteries are
exhausted and the unit will stop Before making a long recording, be sure to insert new batteries and check the battery
indicator.
operation.
1
Battery life*
Select the folder.
With continuous use, approx. 18.5
hours recording/9.5 hours playback in
the SP mode and 19.5 hours
recording/10 hours playback in the
Press FOLDER to
LP mode is possible.
display the folder in
* Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03
which you wish to
(size AAA)
record messages.
* When playing back through the
internal speaker with VOL control at
around 4
The battery life may shorten
depending on the operation of the
unit.
Notes 2
• Do not use manganese batteries for Start recording.
this unit.
• When you replace the batteries,
insert the new ones within 3
1 Press zREC/STOP.
minutes after you removed the
exhausted ones. Otherwise, the Remaining memory
display may show the clock setting indicator
display or incorrect date and time
Microphone
when you reinsert the batteries. In
sensitivity
this case, set the date and time
again. Recording mode
The recorded messages and alarm
Number of
setting, however, will remain.
• When replacing the batteries, be messages in a folder
sure to replace both batteries with
Current
Counter display*
new ones.
message
• Do not charge dry batteries.
number
• When you are not going to use the
unit for a long time, remove the
You do not need to keep pressing zREC/STOP while recording.
batteries to prevent damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
3
Stop recording.
NxPLAY/STOP
MIC SENS
DATE".
If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you
record you will record in the same folder.
To Do this
The year digits will flash.
pause recording* Press XPAUSE.
During recording pause, the
OPR indicator flashes in red and
"PAUSE" flashes in the display
window.
release pause and Press XPAUSE or zREC/STOP.
resume recording Recording resumes from that point.
(To stop recording after pausing recording, press
STOP.)
listen to the current Press zREC/STOP or STOP to stop recording,
The month digits will flash.
recording then press NxPLAY/STOP.
review the current Press NxPLAY/STOP during recording.
recording instantly
select the microphone You can select the microphone sensitivity to display
sensitivity the following by pressing MIC SENS.
HIGH: To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or
then press NxPLAY/STOP.
spacious place.
The hour digits will flash.
LOW: To record for dictation or in a noisy place.
* About one hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released
and the unit goes into the stop mode.
signal.
The display will return to "SET
DATE".
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.
Note on recording
Noise may be recorded if an object,
1
such as your finger, etc., accidentally
Select the folder.
rubs or scratches the unit during
recording.
Blank space
Maximum recording time
Press FOLDER to display
The maximum recording time of all
the folder you wish to
the folders is as follows. You can
play back.
record messages for the maximum
recording time in a single folder.
Mode: SP* LP**
ICD-B16 5 h. 8h. 15 min.
Current folder
ICD-B26 10 h. 16 h. 25 min.
(h.: hours/min.: minutes)
* SP: Standard play recording mode 2
(monaural sound) Select the message number.
** LP: Long play recording mode
(monaural sound)
Notes
Press – . or >+ to
• To record in better sound quality,
select the SP mode. For switching display the desired
the recording mode, see "Changing message number.
the Recording Mode" on the reverse
– .: for smaller
side.
message number
• Before making a long recording, be
sure to check the battery indicator. >+: for larger
• The maximum recording time and
message number
OPR indicator
the number of messages you can
(lights in red during make varies depending on the
recording.) conditions of use.
• When you record messages in the
mixture of SP and LP mode, the
2 Speak to the maximum recording time will be * The display selected with the DISPLAY button appears (see the reverse side).
built-in between those for the SP and LP
microphone. modes.
3
• Due to the limitation of the IC
Start playback.
* The display selected recording system, this unit records
in the minimum recording unit of
with the DISPLAY
button appears. approx. 9 seconds, therefore the
following symptoms may occur:
– When a message is shorter than
1 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
the minimum recording unit, it is
still counted as approx. 9 seconds
so the remaining recording time
will decrease by more than the
actual length of the message.
– When the message is longer than
the minimum recording unit, the
Press zREC/STOP again.
remaining recording time will
The unit stops at the
decrease by more than the actual
beginning of the current Counter display (or the
length of the message if it cannot
recording. selected display mode)
be divided by the minimum
recording unit without a
remainder.
–The sum of the number on the
counter (elapsed recording time)
XPAUSE
and the remaining recording time
may be less than the unit's
STOP
maximum recording time.
You can stop recording by
pressing STOP instead of After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next
Remaining memory
zREC/STOP. message. When the continuous play function is set to "ON" (see the reverse
indication
side), the unit stops after playing all messages in a folder.
During recording, the remaining
When the last message on a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the
memory indicator decreases one by
beginning of the last message.
one.
The memory is
For private listening
nearly full.
Connect an ear receiver or headphones (not supplied) to the EAR jack. The built-
in speaker will be automatically disconnected. If you plug in headphones, you
Flashing
will get output from the left channel only. If noise is heard, wipe the
headphones plug.
Other operations
When the remaining time of
recording reaches 5 minutes, the To
last one of the indication flashes.
When the remaining time of stop at the beginning of
recording reaches 1 minute, the the current message
selected display mode and
stop at the current position
"REMAIN" will flash one after the
(Playback Pause function)*
other in the display window. When
the memory is full, recording
automatically stops and "FULL"
go back to the beginning
will flash in the display window of the current message
with an alarm sound. To continue
skip to the next message
recording, first erase some of the
messages.
go back to previous
messages/skip to succeeding
Notes
messages
• If you press zREC/STOP when the
memory is full, "FULL" will flash
* You can also pause playback by pressing XPAUSE instead of NxPLAY/STOP.
with an alarm sound. Erase some of
The OPR indicator will flash in green. After about one hour, the unit goes into the
the messages before you start
stop mode at the current position.
recording again.
• If you press zREC/STOP after you
have recorded 99 messages, "FULL"
will flash with an alarm sound.
Select another folder or erase some of
the messages.
Starting recording
automatically in response
to the sound — Advanced
VOR function (ICD-B26
only)
When VOR (voice operated
recording) is set to ON in the menu,
recording starts when the recorder
detects sound. ("VOR" is displayed
in the display window.)
Recording stops when no sound is
heard. ("VOR PAUSE" flashes in
the display window.)
Note
VOR function is affected by the sound
around you. Set the MIC SENS to
HIGH or LOW. If recording is not
satisfactory after you have changed
the microphone sensitivity, or for
important recording, set VOR to OFF.
Playing back a message
repeatedly
— Repeat Play
During playback, press
NxPLAY/STOP for more than
one second.
" " will be displayed and the
selected message will be played
Current folder back repeatedly.
To resume normal playback, press
NxPLAY/STOP again. To stop
playback, press STOP.
Playing the beginning of
each message
— Scanning Play
During stop mode, press
NxPLAY/STOP for more than
one second.
"SCAN" will be displayed in the
display window and the first 5
seconds of each message in the
selected folder will be played back.
When you find the desired
message, press NxPLAY/STOP.
The message will be played back
Selected message number
until the end.
Playing back all messages
Number of
messages in a folder continuously
in a folder — Continuous Play
You can select the continuous play
mode with the CONT in the menu.
Counter
When you set CONT to ON, you
display*
can play back all messages in a
folder continuously.
Searching forward/
backward during playback
(Cue/Review)
To search forward, keep >+
pressed during playback and
release the button at the point you
wish to resume playback.
EAR jack To search backward, keep – .
pressed during playback and
release the button at the point you
OPR indicator
wish to resume playback.
(lights in green during
playback.)
If you keep >+ or – .pressed
for more than 10 seconds, the unit
starts to search at higher speed.
For the first 10 seconds of cue/
review, fast playback sound can be
heard. When searching at a higher
speed, playback sound will not be
heard.
2 Turn VOL to adjust the
During cue/review, the counter
volume.
will be displayed, regardless of the
display mode setting.
STOP
1 Tip
When fast playback is done to the end
of the last message, "END" flashes 3
times. (You cannot hear the playback
sound.) If you keep – . pressed
while "END" is flashing, the messages
are played back rapidly, and normal
playback will start at the point you
release the button.
When "END" stops flashing and the
OPR indicator goes off, the unit will
stop at the beginning of the last
message.
If the last message is long and you
wish to start playback at a later part of
the message, keep >+ pressed to
Do this
play back the message to the end and
then press – . while "END" is
Press STOP.
flashing to go back to the desired
point .
(For messages other than the last one,
Press NxPLAY/STOP.
go to the beginning of the next
To resume playback from that point,
message and play backward to the
press NxPLAY/STOP again.
desired point.)
Press – . once.
Press >+ once.
Press – . or >+ repeatedly.
(During stop mode, keep the button
pressed to skip the messages
continuously.)