Sony ICD-P110 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-P110/P210 Serial No.
ICD-P110/P210
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
• The 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
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
recording. Clean the plug.
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
• Ear receiver/headphones plug is dirty. Clean the
to operate this equipment.
plug.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Recording level is low.
Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or
• Slide MIC SENS to "HIGH".
http://www.sony.com/
Recording is interrupted.
• The advanced VOR function is activated. Set VOR
Declaration of Conformity
to "OFF".
Trade Name: SONY
Model: ICD-P110/P210
Recording level is unstable (when recording
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
music, etc.).
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA
• This unit is designed to automatically adjust the
92127 U.S.A.
recording level when recording meetings, etc., and
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
is not suitable for music recording.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) "--Y--M--D" or "--:--" is displayed.
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
• You have not set the clock.
this device must accept any interference received,
"--Y--M--D" or "--:--" is displayed on the REC
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DATE display.
• The date and time of recording will not be
displayed if you recorded the message when the
clock was not set.
You cannot divide a message.
Precautions
• You cannot divide a message in a folder which has
99 messages.
On power
• If you divide messages frequently, the unit may
• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA)
become unable to divide a message.
alkaline batteries.
• You cannot divide a message in the first or the last
On safety 1 second of a message.
• Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating
You cannot record messages up to the
any motorized vehicle.
maximum recording time.
On handling
• If you record messages in a mixture of HQ, SP and
LP modes, the recordable time varies from the
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a
maximum HQ mode recording time to the
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
maximum LP mode recording time.
shock.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove • No more recording can be made when 99 messages
the batteries and have the unit checked by qualified each have been recorded in a folder.
personnel before operating it any further. • Due to the limitation of the IC recording system,
this unit records in the minimum recording unit. If
On noise
the length of each message cannot be divided by
• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC
the minimum recording unit, the remaining
power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during
recording time may decrease by more than the
recording or playback.
total length of the messages.
• Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger,
The remaining time displayed in the display
etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.
window is shorter than that displayed in
On maintenance
the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software.
• To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in
• The unit requires a certain amount of memory for
water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
system operation. That amount is subtracted from
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, the remaining time, which is the reason for the
difference.
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The unit does not operate correctly.
Backup recommendations
• Take out the battery and insert it again.
To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental
operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we
Please note that recorded messages may be erased
recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded
during service or repair work.
messages on a tape recorder or to a computer, etc.
BGetting started
Step 1: Installing the Batteries
1
Slide and lift the battery
compartment lid.
2
Insert two LR03 (size AAA)
alkaline batteries with
Printed on 100% recycled
paper using VOC (Volatile
correct polarity, and close the
Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
lid.
Make sure to insert both
of the batteries from
their – ends.
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
mode.
2
Set the date.
1 Press – . or >+ to select
the digits of the year.
Tip
To set the date to Year 2004, display
"04Y".
3
Set the time.
1 Press – . or >+ to select
the digits of the hour.
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
The minute digits will flash.
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 four folders (A, B, C, and D).
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.
Battery life*
1
With continuous use, approx. 7.5
Select the recording mode.
hours recording/5 hours playback in
the HQ mode, and approx.15.5 hours
For how to select the recording mode, see "Changing the
recording/8.5 hours playback in the
Recording Mode" on the reverse side.
SP and LP modes is possible.
* Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03
(size AAA) 2
* When playing back through the Select the folder.
internal speaker with the medium
volume level
The battery life may shorten Press FOLDER to
depending on the operation of the display the folder in
unit.
which you wish to
`
record messages.
Notes
• Do not use manganese batteries for
this unit.
• When you replace the batteries,
insert the new ones within 3
minutes after you removed the
exhausted ones. Otherwise, the
display may show the clock setting
3
display or incorrect date and time
Start recording.
when you reinsert the batteries. In
this case, set the date and time
again.
The recorded messages and alarm
1 Press zXREC/PAUSE.
setting, however, will remain.
• When replacing the batteries, be
sure to replace both batteries with
new ones.
Recording mode
• Do not charge dry batteries.
Current message
• When you are not going to use the
number
unit for a long time, remove the
Counter display*
batteries to prevent damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
• The unit is accessing data while
Remaining memory
"ACCESS" appears in the display
indicator
window. Or, the OPR indicator
flashes in orange. While accessing,
do not remove the batteries. Doing
so may damage the data. You do not need to keep pressing zXREC/PAUSE while recording.
4
Stop recording.
zXREC/PAUSE
2 Press – . or >+ to display "SET
DATE".
If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you
record you will record in the same folder.
3 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
The year digits will flash.
To Do this
pause recording* Press zXREC/PAUSE.
During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in
red and "PAUSE" flashes in the display window.
release pause and Press zXREC/PAUSE.
resume recording Recording resumes from that point.
(To stop recording after pausing recording, press
xSTOP.)
listen to the current Press xSTOP to stop recording, then press
recording NxPLAY/STOP.
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
The month digits will flash. review the current Press NxPLAY/STOP during recording.
recording instantly
select the microphone You can select the microphone sensitivity by
sensitivity setting MIC SENS.
HIGH: To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or
spacious place.
3 Set the month and day in sequence,
LOW: To record for dictation or in a noisy place.
then press NxPLAY/STOP.
* About one hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released
The hour digits will flash.
and the unit goes into the stop mode.
3 Set the minute.
4 Press NxPLAY/STOP at the time
signal.
The display will return to "SET
DATE".
5 Press MENU to exit from the menu
mode.
If the unit is left unused for more
than 3 seconds in the stop mode, the
display will show the current time .
Playing Back Messages
When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1.
Note on recording When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3.
Noise may be recorded if an object,
such as your finger, etc., accidentally
rubs or scratches the unit during 1
Select the folder.
recording.
Blank space
Maximum recording time
The maximum recording time of all
Press FOLDER to display
the folders is as follows. You can
the folder you wish to
record messages for the maximum
play back.
recording time in a single folder.
ICD-P110 ICD-P210
HQ* 1 h. 40 min. 3 h. 35 min.
SP** 4 h. 35 min. 9 h. 40 min.
LP*** 7 h. 35 min. 15 h. 45 min.
(h.: hours/min.: minutes)
* HQ: High quality recording mode
2
(monaural sound)
Select the message number.
** SP: Standard play recording mode
(monaural sound)
Current folder ***LP: Long play recording mode
(monaural sound)
Press – . or >+ to
Notes
display the desired
• To record in better sound quality,
message number.
select the HQ mode. For switching
– .: for smaller
the recording mode, see "Changing
the Recording Mode" on the reverse message number
side.
>+: for larger
• Before making a long recording, be
message number
sure to check the battery indicator.
• The maximum recording time and
the number of messages you can
make varies depending on the
conditions of use.
• When you record messages in the
* The display selected with the DISPLAY button appears (see the reverse side).
mixture of HQ, SP and LP mode, the
maximum recording time will be
OPR indicator
between those for the HQ and LP
(lights in red during 3
modes.
Start playback.
recording.)
Remaining memory
2 Speak to the
indication
built-in
1 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
During recording, the remaining
microphone.
memory indicator decreases one by
one.
* The display selected
The memory is
with the DISPLAY
nearly full.
button appears.
Flashing
Counter display (or the
When the remaining time of
selected display mode)
recording reaches 5 minutes, the
last one of the indication flashes.
If the remaining recording time
display mode is selected,
NxPLAY/STOP
"REMAIN" will also flash when the
remaining time reaches 1 minute.
When the memory is full, recording
automatically stops and "FULL"
Press xSTOP. After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next
will flash in the display window
The unit stops at the message. When the continuous play function is set to "ON" (see the reverse
with an alarm sound. To continue
beginning of the current side), the unit stops after playing all messages in a folder.
recording, first erase some of the
When the last message on a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the
recording.
messages.
beginning of the last message.
Notes
For private listening
• If you press zXREC/PAUSE when
Connect an ear receiver or headphones (not supplied) to the EAR jack. The built-
the memory is full, "FULL" will flash
in speaker will be automatically disconnected. If noise is heard, wipe the
with an alarm sound. Erase some of
headphones plug.
the messages before you start
recording again.
Other operations
• If you press zXREC/PAUSE after
you have recorded 99 messages,
To
"FULL" will flash with an alarm
sound. Select another folder or erase
stop at the current position
some of the messages.
Starting recording
automatically in response
go back to the beginning
to the sound — Advanced
of the current message
VOR function
skip to the next message
When VOR (voice operated
recording) is set to ON in the menu,
go back to previous
recording starts when the recorder
messages/skip to succeeding
detects sound. ("VOR" is displayed
messages
in the display window.)
* These operations are for when EASY-S (Easy Search function) of the menu is set to
"OFF".
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 xSTOP.
Playing back all messages
in a folder continuously
— Continuous Play
You can select the continuous play
mode with the CONT in the menu.
When you set CONT to ON, you
can play back all messages in a
folder continuously.
Searching forward/
backward during playback
Selected message number
(Cue/Review)
To search forward, keep >+
Number of
pressed during playback and
messages in
release the button at the point you
a folder
wish to resume playback.
To search backward, keep – .
Counter
pressed during playback and
display*
release the button at the point you
wish to resume playback.
If you keep >+ or – .pressed,
the unit starts to search at higher
speed.
During cue/review, the counter
will be displayed, regardless of the
display mode setting.
1 Tip
When fast playback is done to the end
of the last message, "END" flashes 5
EAR jack
times. (You cannot hear the playback
sound.) If you keep – . pressed
while "END" is flashing, the messages
are played back rapidly, and normal
OPR indicator
playback will start at the point you
(lights in green during
release the button.
playback.)
When "END" stops flashing and the
OPR indicator goes off, the unit will
2 Adjust the volume
stop at the beginning of the last
with VOL +/– .
message.
If the last message is long and you
wish to start playback at a later part of
the message, keep >+ pressed to
xSTOP
play back the message to the end and
then press – . while "END" is
flashing to go back to the desired
point .
(For messages other than the last one,
go to the beginning of the next
message and play backward to the
desired point.)
Locating quickly the point
you wish to start playback
(Easy Search)
When EASY-S is set to "ON" in the
menu, you can quickly locate the point
you wish to start playback by pressing
– . or >+ repeatedly during
playback or playback pause.
You can go back approx. 3 seconds by
pressing –. once, or advance
approx. 10 seconds by pressing >+
Do this
once. This function is useful when
locating a desired point in a long
Press NxPLAY/STOP or xSTOP.
recording. For details, see "Locating
To resume playback from that point,
quickly the point you wish to start
press NxPLAY/STOP again.
playback (Easy Search)" on the
Press – . once. *
reverse side.
Press >+ once.*
Press – . or >+ repeatedly.
(During stop mode, keep the button
pressed to skip the messages
continuously.)