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About the Menu Function
Turns the operation indicator on or off during
operation.
ON*: During recording or playback, the
Making Settings for
operation indicator lights or flashes.
OFF: The operation indicator does not light or
the Menu
flash, even during operation.
ALARM
Sets the alarm.
1
Press and hold [
(folder)/MENU] to
ON: To set the alarm, select "ON" and set the
enter the menu mode.
date, time or day of the week, or choose
"DAILY" for playback.
The menu mode window will be
B-PLAY*: The selected message will be
displayed.
played back after the alarm when the
alarm time comes.
2
Press [–
] or [
+] to
BEEP: Only the alarm will sound when
the alarm time comes.
select the menu item for which
PLAY: Only the selected message will
you want to set, and then press
be played back when the alarm time
[ PLAY/STOP•ENTER].
comes.
OFF*: The alarm setting is canceled.
3
Press [–
] or [
+] to select the
Notes
You can set only one alarm for each one
setting that you want to set, and then
message.
press [ PLAY/STOP•ENTER].
The alarm and AVLS beep sound even if you
set "BEEP" to "OFF" in the menu.
4
Press [
(stop)] to exit the menu mode.
If the alarm time comes during recording,
the alarm will sound after the recording is
Note
finished. "" will flash when the alarm time
If you do not press any button for 1 minute,
comes.
the menu mode is automatically canceled and
If more than one alarm time comes, only
the window will return to the normal display.
the first message will be played back with
an alarm.
To return to the previous window
Once the alarm is set, the alarm will not be
canceled, even after the message is played
Press [
(folder)/MENU] during menu
back.
mode.
If the alarm time comes while another
To exit the menu mode
message is being played back with an alarm,
the playback stops and the new message will
Press [
(stop)].
be played back.
If you divide a message you have set an
alarm for, the alarm setting remains on only
the first part of the divided message.
Menu settings
If the alarm time comes during erasing
operation, alarm will sound for 10 seconds
after the erasing is finished and playback
*: Initial setting
begins.
If the alarm time comes while you are
MODE
updating data, the alarm will be canceled
Sets the recording mode.
automatically.
SHQ*: Super high-quality monaural recording
If you delete a message on which you
mode (44.1 kHz/192 kbps)
have set an alarm, that alarm will be also
You can record with monaural super high-
canceled.
quality sound.
HQ: High-quality monaural recording mode
AVLS (For European model only)
(44.1 kHz/128 kbps)
Sets the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter
You can record with monaural high-quality
System) function.
sound.
ON*: The AVLS function that maintains a
SP: Standard play monaural recording mode
moderate volume level is effective when
(44.1 kHz/48 kbps)
listening with the headphones.
You can record with standard quality
OFF: The AVLS function does not work and
sound.
the sound is played back at the original
LP: Long play monaural recording mode
volume. When you set the function to
(11.025 kHz/8 kbps)
"OFF, " beeps will sound and a message will
You can record for a longer time with
be displayed for your confirmation.
monaural sound.
Notes
Note
The alarm and AVLS beep sound even if you
You cannot change the recording mode while
set "BEEP" to "OFF" in the menu.
recording.
When you listen the sound using the
headphones for the specified period of time,
SENS
the AVLS function is automatically turned
Sets the microphone sensitivity.
on.
*: To record a sound far away from the IC
recorder or a low sound, such as a recording
When you turn off the function, please be
made in a spacious room.
careful not to listen to an excessive volume
of the sound.
: To record dictation with a microphone
in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC
LOCK
recorder, or a loud sound.
Locks the message so that you cannot move
it, erase it, add a new message to it, add an
VOR
Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording)
overwritten message to it, or divide it.
ON: The lock function is activated.
function.
ON: Recording starts when the IC recorder
OFF*: The lock function is canceled.
detects sound and pauses when no sound
MOVE
is heard, eliminating recording during
The selected message will be moved to the
soundless periods. The VOR function is
selected folder ( ,
,
,
, or
).
activated when [
REC/PAUSE] is pressed.
Before attempting to move a message, select
OFF*: The VOR function does not work.
the message to be moved, and then go to the
REC-OP
menu window.
Adds a recording to a previously recorded
ALL ERASE
message or adds an overwrite recording
All messages in the selected folder will be
during playback.
erased.
ON: You can add a recording or overwrite a
Select a folder from which all messages are to
recording.
be erased, and then go to the menu window
ADD*: You can add a recording.
and press [ PLAY/STOP•ENTER] while
OVER: You can overwrite a recording.
"ALL ERASE" is flashing.
OFF*: You cannot add a recording or
overwrite a recording.
DPC
Sets the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function.
ON: You can adjust the speed of the playback
Other Recording Operations
in a range from +100% to –50%, by 10%
increments for the + setting and by 5%
decrements for the – setting.
Monitoring the
OFF*: The DPC function is canceled.
Recording
N-CUT
Sets the noise cut function.
ON: The distortion of very low and high
If you connect commercially available
frequencies which are outside the human
headphones to the
(headphone) jack
voice range is reduced, therefore you can
hear the human voice more clearly.
before you start, you can monitor the
OFF*: The noise cut function does not work.
recording. You can adjust the monitoring
Note
volume by pressing [VOL –/+], but the
The effect of the noise cut function may be
recording level is fixed.
different depending on the condition of the
recorded voice.
Note
When you are using the built-in speaker
EASY-S
or monitoring the recording, the noise cut
Sets the easy search function.
function may not be effective.
ON: You can go forward for about 10 seconds
by pressing [
+] and go back for about 3
seconds by pressing [–
]. This function
is useful when attempting to locate desired
point in a long recording.
Dividing a Message
OFF*: The easy search function does not
During Recording
work. When you press [
+] or [–
],
a message will be moved forward or
backward.
You can divide a message during recording
CONT
so that the message is divided into two
Plays back the messages in the selected folder
parts, and a new message number is added
continuously.
ON: The CONT function is activated.
to the newer part of the divided message.
OFF*: A message is played back and the IC
Once a message is divided, you cannot re-
recorder stops at the beginning of the next
combine the divided messages.
message.
1
DISPLAY
Press [DIVIDE] during recording.
ELAPSE*: During recording, the recording
"DIVIDE" and a new message number
time of the current message
During playing back, the elapsed playback
flash in the display window and the new
time of one message
message number is added at the point
REMAIN: During recording or being stopped,
you pressed the button. The message will
the available recording time
be recorded as two messages, however
During playing back, the remaining time of
the message
recording continues without stopping.
REC DATE: Recording date
Message 1
Message 2
Message 3
REC TIME: Recording time
Message is divided.
SET DATE
Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded
Sets the year, month, day, hour, and minute in
without stopping.
sequence.
HOUR
Tip
Sets the clock display.
You can divide the currently recorded message
12H: AM12:00 = midnight, PM12:00 = noon
24H*: 0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon
during recording pause.
Notes
BEEP
Sets whether a beep will be heard or not.
When you divide a message into two, at the
ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that an
point of division, the end of the first message
operation has been accepted or an error has
and the beginning of the second message
occurred.
may overlap. You may hear the same sounds
OFF: No beep sound will be heard.
at these points in both messages.
Note
If the remaining recording time is less than 3
The alarm and AVLS beep sound even if you
seconds, you cannot divide a message.
set "BEEP" to "OFF" in the menu.
The starting point of an overwrite recording
Recording with an
External Microphone
Message 2
Message 3 Message 4
or from Other
The deleted part of
Equipment
Message 2
1
Message 2
Message 3
Message 4
Connect an external microphone or
other equipment to the
(microphone)
Added overwrite recording in Message 2
jack when the IC recorder is in the stop
1
mode.
Press and hold [
(folder)/MENU] to
enter the menu mode.
When the recording mode is set to
"SHQ" or "HQ, " and a stereo microphone
The menu mode window will be
is used, you can record sound in stereo.
displayed.
When you use an other equipment,
2
Press [–
] or [
+] to
connect the audio output connector
select "REC-OP, " and then press
(stereo mini-plug) of other equipment
[ PLAY/STOP•ENTER].
to the
(microphone) jack of the IC
recorder using an audio connecting cable
3
Press [–
] or [
+] to
(not supplied).
select "ON, " and then press
For details about the audio connecting
[ PLAY/STOP•ENTER].
cable, see "Specifications. "
4
2
Press [–
] or [
+] to
Press [
(folder)/MENU] to select
select "OVER, " and then press
the folder in which you want to record
[ PLAY/STOP•ENTER].
messages ( ,
,
,
, or
).
5
3
Press [
(stop)] to exit the menu mode.
Press [
REC/PAUSE] to start recording.
The built-in microphone is automatically
6
When the message to be overwritten is
cut off.
played back, press [
REC/PAUSE].
If the input level is not strong enough,
and "OVER" will flash and the IC
adjust the microphone sensitivity on the
recorder stops in the recording pause
IC recorder.
mode.
When a plug in power type microphone
is connected, power is automatically
7
While "OVER" is flashing, press
supplied to the microphone from the IC
[
REC/PAUSE] again.
recorder.
The operation indicator will light in red,
4
and recording starts.
Press [
(stop)] to stop recording.
8
Note
Press [
(stop)] to stop recording.
Before you start recording, we recommend
Notes
you make a trial recording first.
You cannot overwrite a recoding if the
To record sound from a telephone
remaining memory is insufficient.
or a cell phone
The overwritten portion of a message will be
recorded in the same recording mode.
You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-
If 10 minutes have passed after step 6, you
type electret condenser microphone (not
must start the procedure again from the
supplied) to record sound from a telephone
beginning.
or a cell phone.
For details on how to make the connection,
refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the ECM-TL1 microphone.
Other Playback Operations
Convenient Playback
Adding a Recording to
Methods
a Previously Recorded
Message
To listen with better sound quality
To listen with the headphones:
Connect a supplied or commercially
When "REC-OP" in the menu is set to
available headphones to the
"ADD, " you can add a recording to the
(headphone) jack. The built-in speaker
message being played back. The added
will be automatically disconnected.
recording will be placed after the current
To listen from an external speaker:
message, and will be counted as a part of
Connect an active or passive speaker (not
the message.
supplied) to the
(headphone) jack.
During playback of Message 3
Quickly locating the point you
Message 3
Message 4
wish to start playback (Easy
Search)
When "EASY-S" is set to "ON" in the menu,
After adding a recording
you can quickly locate the point at which
Message 3
Message 4
you wish to start playback by pressing
Added recording
[–
] or [
+] repeatedly during
playback.
1
Press and hold [
(folder)/MENU] to
You can go back approx. 3 seconds by
enter the menu mode.
pressing [–
] once, or advance approx.
10 seconds by pressing [
+] once. This
The menu mode window will be
function is useful for locating a desired
displayed.
point in a long recording.
2
Press [–
] or [
+] to
To play back a message repeatedly
select "REC-OP, " and then press
During playback, press and hold
[ PLAY/STOP•ENTER].
[
PLAY/STOP•ENTER] until "
appears. The selected message will be
3
Press [–
] or [
+] to
played back repeatedly.
select "ON, " and then press
To resume normal playback, press
[ PLAY/STOP•ENTER].
[
PLAY/STOP•ENTER] again.
4
Press [–
] or [
+] to
select "ADD, " and then press
[ PLAY/STOP•ENTER].
Playing Back a
Specified Section
5
Press [
(stop)] to exit the menu mode.
Repeatedly – A-B
6
When the message to be added is played
repeat
back, press [
REC/PAUSE].
and "ADD" will flash and the IC
recorder stops in the recording pause
1
During playback, press [
(repeat) A-B]
mode.
to specify the starting point A.
7
"A-B B" flashes.
While "ADD" is flashing, press [
REC/
PAUSE] again.
2
Press [
(repeat) A-B] again to specify
The operation indicator will light in red,
the finishing point B.
and the recording will be added at the
"
" and "A-B" are displayed and
end of the current message.
the specified section is played back
8
repeatedly.
Press [
(stop)] to stop recording.
To resume normal playback
Notes
You cannot add a recording if the remaining
Press [
PLAY/STOP•ENTER].
memory is insufficient.
To stop A-B repeat playback
The added portion of a message will be
recorded in the same recording mode.
Press [
(stop)].
If 10 minutes have passed after step 6, you
To change the segment specified
must start the procedure again from the
for A-B repeat playback
beginning.
During A-B repeat playback, press [
(repeat) A-B] again to specify a new
starting point A. Then specify a new
Adding an Overwrite
finishing point B, as in step 2.
Recording during
Note
Playback
You cannot set point A and point B at the very
beginning (0.5 seconds from the beginning) or
at the very end (0.5 seconds prior to the end)
When "REC-OP" in the menu is set
of the message.
to "OVER, " you can add an overwrite
recording after a selected point in a
recorded message. The remainder of the
message after the selected point is deleted.
On maintenance
Recording on Other
To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth
Equipment
slightly moistened in water. Do not use
alcohol, benzine or thinner.
You can record the message of the IC
If you have any questions or problems
recorder on other equipment.
Before you start recording, we recommend
concerning your unit, please consult your
you to make trial recording first.
nearest Sony dealer.
1
Backup recommendations
Connect the
(headphone) jack of the
IC recorder to the audio input connector
To avoid potential risk of data loss
(stereo minijack) of other equipment
caused by accidental operation or
using an audio connecting cable (not
malfunction of the IC recorder, we
supplied).
recommend that you save a backup copy
of your recorded messages on a tape
For details about the audio connecting
recorder, etc.
cable, see "Specifications. "
2
Press [
PLAY/STOP•ENTER] to start
playback and at the same time set the
connected equipment to the recording
Specifications
mode.
A message from the IC recorder will be
recorded on the equipment connected.
Design and specifications
3
Press
(stop) on the IC recorder. Also
IC recorder section
stop the connected equipment at the
Capacity (User available capacity)
same time.
2 GB equals 2,147,483,648 bytes, a portion of
which is used for system management and/or
Tip
application files.
When you connect an audio connecting cable
Available capacity is approximately 1.79 GB
to the
(headphone) jack of the IC recorder
(1,924,136,960 bytes).
for the specified period of time, the AVLS
function is automatically turned on. The
Frequency range
AVLS function limits the maximum volume
SHQ: 75 Hz - 20,000 Hz
to maintain a moderate volume level (for
HQ: 75 Hz - 17,000 Hz
European model only).
SP: 75 Hz - 15,000 Hz
LP: 80 Hz - 3,500 Hz
MP3 bit rate and sampling frequency for
recording mode
Editing Messages
SHQ: 44.1 kHz, 192 kbps
HQ: 44.1 kHz, 128 kbps
SP: 44.1 kHz, 48 kbps
Dividing a Message
LP: 11.025 kHz, 8 kbps
into Two
General
Speaker
You can divide a message during playback,
Approx. 28 mm
so that the message is divided into two
Input/Output
parts and a new message number is added
Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)
to the newer part of the divided message.
input for plug in power, minimum
By dividing a message, you can easily find
input level 0.4 mV, 3 kilohms or lower
the point from which you want to play back
impedance microphone
when you make a long recording such as at
Headphone jack (minijack, stereo)
a meeting. You can divide a message until
output for 16 ohms - 300 ohms
headphones
the total number of messages in the folder
reaches 99.
Playback speed control (DPC)
+100% to –50%
1
Press [DIVIDE] while you are playing
Power output
back the message you want to divide.
300 mW
The current message number and
Power requirements
"DIVIDE" flash.
Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries
(supplied): 3.0 V DC
2
Press [DIVIDE] again.
Two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries (not
supplied): 2.4 V DC
"DIVIDE" appears, a new number is
Operating temperature
added to the newer part of the divided
5˚C - 35˚C
message, and the message numbers
of the following messages will be
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting
incremented by one.
parts and controls) (JEITA)*
37.5 mm × 114 mm × 20.9 mm
Message 1
Message 2
Message 3
4 1/2 in. × 27/32 in.)
A Message is divided.
Mass (JEITA)*
Message 1
Message 2
Message 3
Message 4
Approx. 73.0 g
The message numbers are incremented.
AAA) alkaline batteries
To cancel dividing the message
*
1
Measured value by the standard of JEITA
Press [
(stop)] before step 2.
(Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association)
Notes
Supplied accessories
When you divide a message with a title and
See "Step 1: Checking the Contents of the
artist name, the newer part has the same title
Package. "
and artist name.
Optional accessories
Once a message is divided, you cannot
combine divided messages using the IC
Active speaker SRS-M50
recorder.
Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10,
ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P,
If more than 10 seconds have passed after
ECM-TL1
step 1, you must start the procedure again
Audio connecting cable* RK-G136, RK-G139
from the beginning.
(excluding Europe)
If you divide a message during A-B repeat
Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2KN
playback or one message repeat playback,
(excluding U.S.A., Canada, Latin America)
"
the repeat setting will be canceled.
Battery charger BCG-34HSN (excluding
U.S.A., Canada, Latin America)
Charger with battery BCG-34HS2KAN
(U.S.A., Canada, Latin America only)
Additional Information
* Audio connecting cable
Precautions
RK-G139
On power
Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC.
RK-G136
Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries
or two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries.
Your dealer may not handle some of the
On safety
above listed optional accessories. Please ask
Do not operate the unit while driving,
the dealer for detailed information.
cycling or operating any motorized vehicle.
Design and specifications are subject to
On handling
change without notice.
Do not leave the unit in a location near
Maximum recording time*
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
The maximum recording time of all the
shock.
folders is as follows.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into
SHQ mode HQ mode SP mode
the unit, remove the batteries and have
22 hr.
the unit checked by qualified personnel
15 min.
before operating it any further.
Be careful not to allow water to splash
on the unit. The unit is not water-proof.
*
2
When you are going to record continuously
In particular, be careful in the following
for a long time, you may have to replace
the batteries with new ones in the midst of
situations.
recording.
When you have the unit in your pocket
*
3
The maximum recording time varies if you
and go to the bathroom, etc.
record messages in mixed recording mode.
When you bend down, the unit may
drop into the water and may get wet.
Battery life*
When you use the unit in an
When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA)
environment where the unit is exposed
alkaline batteries (with continuous use)
to rain, snow, or humidity.
Recording mode*
In circumstances where you get sweaty.
If you touch the unit with wet hands
Recording
or if you put the unit in the pocket of
sweaty clothes, the unit may get wet.
Playback*
6
You may feel pain in your ears if you
speaker
use the headphones when the ambient
Playback using the
headphones
air is very dry. This is not because of
a malfunction of the headphones, but
because of static electricity accumulated
in your body. You can reduce static
electricity by wearing non-synthetic
clothes that prevent the emergence of
static electricity.
SP
LP
Recording mode*
5
Recording
Approx.
Approx.
39 hr.
55 hr.
Playback*
6
through
Approx.
Approx.
speaker
12 hr.
12 hr.
Playback using the
Approx.
Approx.
headphones
36 hr.
36 hr.
(hr. : hours)
When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable
batteries (with continuous use)
Recording mode*
SHQ
HQ
5
Recording
Approx.
Approx.
22 hr.
22 hr.
Playback*
6
through
Approx.
Approx.
speaker
10 hr.
10 hr.
Playback using the
Approx.
Approx.
headphones
25 hr.
25 hr.
(hr. : hours)
Recording mode*
5
SP
LP
Recording
Approx.
Approx.
27 hr.
37 hr.
Playback*
through
Approx.
Approx.
6
10 hr.
10 hr.
speaker
Playback using the
Approx.
Approx.
headphones
25 hr.
25 hr.
(hr. : hours)
*
The battery life is measured in testing using
4
methods proprietary to Sony, and with the
initial settings for the IC recorder. However,
"LED" and "AVLS" are set to "OFF. " The
battery life may shorten depending on how
you operate the IC recorder.
For details about the recording mode, see
*
5
"Menu settings. "
*
6
When playing back music through the
internal speaker with the volume level set to
27
Trademarks
dia.
(1 1/8 in.)
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology
and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
All other trademarks and registered
trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
Furthermore, "
" and "
" are not
TM
mentioned in each case in this manual.
(41˚F - 95˚F)
1
(1 1/2 in. ×
1
including LR03 (size
(2 3/5 oz)
To the IC
To the other
recorder
equipment
Stereo
Mini-plug
mini-plug
(monaural)
Stereo
Stereo
mini-plug
mini-plug
*
2
3
LP mode
33 hr.
89 hr.
534 hr.
20 min.
25 min.
(hr. : hours/min. : minutes)
4
5
SHQ
HQ
Approx.
Approx.
34 hr.
34 hr.
through
Approx.
Approx.
12 hr.
12 hr.
Approx.
Approx.
36 hr.
36 hr.
(hr. : hours)
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