Sony ICD-MS1 operating instructions About This Manual, Using online Help files of the software

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About This Manual

There are following sections in this manual.

•Getting Started (page 9)

Preparation for using the IC Recorder

•Basic Operations (page 12)

Basic operations of the IC Recorder (Recording, playing back and erasing messages)

•Various Ways of Playback (page 19)

•Editing Messages on the IC Recorder (page 21)

•Other Functions (page 30)

Advanced operations of the IC Recorder

• “Memory Stick Voice Editor“ Software Operations (page 38)

Basic operations when connecting the “Memory Stick“ to a computer with the supplied software installed.

•Additional Information (page 60)

Troubleshooting, precautions, menu map, etc.

Using online Help files of the software

For details on how to use the supplied “Memory Stick Voice Editor“ software, refer to the online Help files (available in English only).

For the latest information, refer to the “readme.txt“ file. To open the file, click [Start], [Programs], [Memory Stick Voice Editor], and then [ReadMe].

To open online Help files

There are three ways to open online Help files as follows;

•Click [Start], [Programs], [Memory Stick Voice Editor], and then [Help].

•After starting up the software, select [Help Topics] in the [Help] menu.

•After starting up the software, click (Help topics) in the Toolbar.

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Contents Memory Stick IC Recorder Owner’s Record For the customers in the United StatesTrademarks Table of Contents What is the Memory Stick IC Recorder ? RecordingPlayback ErasingWhat is Memory Stick ? What is Memory Stick?Type of Memory Stick you can use with this IC Recorder Maximum recording time of a Memory StickAbout formatting of a Memory Stick What is Memory Stick ?Backup recommendations Features of the ICD-MS1 IC Recorder Various record, playback, and edit functionsUsing online Help files of the software About This ManualInstalling the Battery LOW BatteryBattery life Using on house currentSetting the Clock Format000 To display the current timeAccess Inserting a Memory Stick into the IC RecorderMemory Stick Removing the Memory StickRecording Messages Select the folderStart recording Stop recordingOther operations To review during recording To cancel VORRemaining memory indication Adjust the volume Playing Back MessagesFolder O1 Select the message number Start playbackTo stop playback To select the desired messagePlaying the beginning of each message Scanning Play Searching forward/backward during playback Cue/ReviewErasing Messages Erasing messages one by one0H 00M 00S EraseErasing all messages in a folder FolderFolder O2 Erase ALL Select the folder containing the messages you want to eraseAdjusting the Playback Speed Playing Beginning of Each Message Scanning PlayAstf Play Lows PlayPlaying Repeatedly Repeat Play Playing back one message repeatedly One Message Repeat0H 01M 43S Playing back the specified section repeatedly RepeatAdding a Recording Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded MessageAdding an Overwrite Recording during Playback Press zREC/STOP button or Stop button to stop the recordingFolder O1 ADD Index ADD IndexDividing a Message by Adding an Index Combining messages by erasing the index To play the divided messages continuouslyPress Erase button while the display is flashing IC RecorderAdding / Deleting Folders Deleting FoldersFolder O2 Adding FoldersTo cancel moving the message Moving Messages to a Different FolderPlay back the message you want to move While playing back the message, press Folder buttonTo add priority marks in the stop mode Adding Priority Marks Priority Mark FunctionTo add priority marks during playback Messages with priority marksLabeling Folders or Messages Folder / Message Name Labeling foldersPress the jog lever up or down to select Folder Name To select a folder name from templatesLabeling messages MSG. NamePress the jog lever up or down to select MSG. Name Press the jog lever Enter charactersTo enter characters To enter charactersTo replace characters Character setsPlaying Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm Alarm OFFAlarm Date Alarm 1999Y 8M 6D 704Alarm FRI Alarm 704Alarm Daily AlarmTo check the alarm setting To cancel the alarm setting or change the alarm timeOther Functions Preventing Accidental Operation Hold functionHold Selecting Display Mode 12M 23DFormatting a Memory Stick MSG. Name FormatDATE&TIME Format YESChanging IC Recorder Settings Selecting the Recording Mode ModeTurning off the Beep Sound Beep CONT. OFFRecording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment Playing Back All Messages in a Folder ContinuouslyEepb on CONT. on Folder NameSaving the messages on your computer’s hard disk Before Using the SoftwareWhat you can do with Memory Stick Voice Editor Software Memory Stick Voice Editor Software Operations File typeAbout file size System Requirements Installing SoftwareTo install the software Connecting the Memory Stick to Your Computer To uninstall the softwareTo connect a Memory Stick to your computer If your computer has a Memory Stick slotUsing the Sony Floppy Disk Adaptor MSAC-FD1 About folder structuresVoice folder Message list file Msglist.msfTo quit the Memory Stick Voice Editor Starting Up the SoftwareStarting up Memory Stick Voice Editor Drive box Folder list boxMessage list box Player SectionPlaying Back Messages on the Computer To play back messages in the Memory StickVarious ways of playback Functions of playback control buttonsTo play back a message repeatedly Click N play buttonTo play back a specific portion of a message Repeat Saving Messages to the ComputerSaving messages or folders To save by selecting the file type in the Save dialog box Saving as other file typesClick the desired file type Saving the entire Voice folder at one time About file typesSelect the Memory Stick drive in the drive box Click SaveMemory Stick Voice Editor Software Operations Click Yes to replace the Voice folder Adding or Replacing Messages to the Memory StickAdding messages or folders Click Yes to backup the Voice folder Editing Messages in the Memory Stick on the Computer Screen Moving a message or a folderChanging the message or folder name Deleting a message or a folderSorting the messages Changing the alarm settingsTo cancel the alarm setting Changing the priority settings HintUsing the Menu Commands File menuHelp menu Edit menuView menu Toolbar DeletePrecautions Troubleshooting IC RecorderMemory Stick Voice Editor software cannot be installed Playback sound volume is too lowUnit does not operate correctly Messages cannot be played backAdditional Information Operation is slow when there are many messagesCounter or slider moves incorrectly. There is noise Minimum recording unit System LimitationsAbout the minimum recording unit Error Messages Memory Stick ErrorCannot change message name. This file is read-only Message has been modified. Updating the Message List FileThis drive is locked. Release the lock For the customers in Canada SpecificationsFor the customers in the United States Display Window Index to Parts and ControlsFrontRear Menu Map YESIndex J, KV, W, X, Y, Z Sony Corporation