Step 1: Installing the Batteries
Recording Messages
IC Recorder
Operating Instructions1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid.
You can record up to 99 messages in each of the four folders (A, B, C, and D). | Note on recording | ||||||
Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded | Noise may be recorded if an object, | ||||||
message, you can start recording quickly without searching for the end of the | such as your finger, etc., accidentally | ||||||
last recording. | rubs or scratches the unit during | ||||||
recording. | |||||||
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e.g. | Message 1 | Message 2 | Newly recorded message | Blank space | Maximum recording time | ||
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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.With continuous use, approx. 11 hours recording/7.5 hours playback in the HQ mode, and approx. 22 hours recording/11 hours playback in the SP and LP modes is possible.
Before making a long recording, be sure to insert new batteries and check the battery indicator.
1 | Select the recording mode. |
See “Changing the Recording Mode” on the reverse side. |
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. You can record messages for the maximum recording time in a single folder.
HQ* | 7 h. 30 min. |
SP** | 20 h. 5 min. |
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LP*** | 37 h. 5 min. |
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2 Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with
2 | Select the folder. |
See “Selecting the Folder”. |
Playing Back Messages
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IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
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Before taking the unit for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
correct polarity, and close the lid.
Make sure to insert both of the batteries from their – ends.• Do not use manganese batteries for |
this unit. |
• When you replace the batteries with |
new ones, the clock setting display |
appears. In this case, set the date |
and time again. The recorded |
messages and alarm setting, |
however, will remain. |
• When replacing the batteries, be |
sure to replace both batteries with |
new ones. |
• Do not charge dry batteries. |
3 Start recording.
1 Press zXREC/PAUSE. | 2 Speak to the | |
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| microphone. | |
Recording mode | OPR indicator | |
Current message | ||
(lights in red during | ||
number | ||
recording.) | ||
Counter display* | ||
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Remaining memory | * The display selected | |
with the DISPLAY/ | ||
indicator | ||
MENU button |
Notes
• To record in better sound quality, |
select the HQ mode. For switching |
the recording mode, see “Changing |
the Recording Mode” on the reverse |
side. |
• Before making a long recording, be |
sure to check the battery indicator. |
• The maximum recording time and |
the number of messages you can |
make vary depending on the |
conditions of use. |
• When you record messages in the |
mixture of HQ, SP and LP mode, the |
maximum recording time will be |
between those for the HQ and LP |
1 Select the folder.
See “Selecting the Folder”.
2 Select the message number.
To resume normal playback, press NxPLAY/STOP again. To stop playback, press xSTOP.
Playing back all messagesThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
• The batteries have been inserted with incorrect | |
| polarity. |
• | The batteries are weak. |
• | The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch. (If |
| you press any button, “HOLD” will flash for 3 |
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 are not going to use the |
unit for a long time, remove the |
batteries to prevent damage from |
battery leakage and corrosion. |
• The unit is accessing data while |
“ACCESS“ appears in the display |
window. While accessing, do not |
appears. |
modes. |
• Due to the limitation of the IC |
recording system, this unit records |
in the minimum recording unit of |
approx. 2 seconds at most, therefore |
the following symptoms may occur: |
– When a message is shorter than |
Press | Selected message number | |
display the desired | ||
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message number. | Number of | |
messages in | ||
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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
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
seconds.) |
when you replace the batteries with new ones. Please refer to Steps 2 to 3 in “Step 2: Setting the Clock” to set the date and time.
remove the batteries. Doing so may |
damage the data. |
4 Stop recording.
the minimum recording unit, it is |
still counted as approx. 2 seconds |
at most so the remaining |
recording time will decrease by |
more than the actual length of the |
message. |
message number | a folder | |
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>+: for larger | Counter | |
message number | ||
display* | ||
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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. |
– Increase the separation between the equipment and |
receiver. |
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different |
from that to which the receiver is connected. |
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician |
•99 messages have been recorded in the selected folder. Select another folder or erase some of the messages.
Noise is heard.• | An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally |
| rubbed or scratched the unit during recording so |
| that noise was recorded. |
• | The unit was placed near an AC power source, a |
| fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during |
Step 2: Setting the Clock
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you replace the batteries with new ones. In this case, proceed from step 2.
1 Display the clock setting display.
1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more | 2 |
– When the message is longer than |
the minimum recording unit, the |
remaining recording time will |
decrease by more than the actual |
length of the message if it cannot |
be divided by the minimum |
recording unit without a |
remainder. |
– The sum of the number on the |
counter (elapsed recording time) |
and the remaining recording time |
may be less than the unit’s |
maximum recording time. |
* The display selected with the DISPLAY/MENU button appears (see the reverse side).
3 Start playback.
1 Press NxPLAY/STOP. | i (earphone) jack |
To search forward, keep >+ pressed during playback and release the button at the point you wish to resume playback.
To search backward, keep
for help. |
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
| recording or playback. |
• | Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when |
| recording. Clean the plug. |
• | Ear receiver/headphones plug is dirty. Clean the |
| plug. |
than 1 second until “MODE” | Press |
“SET DATE”. | |
appears in the display window. |
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The unit enters the menu mode. |
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| 3 Press NxPLAY/STOP. |
| The year digits will flash. |
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 |
pause recording* | Press zXREC/PAUSE. |
| During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in |
| red and “PAUSE” flashes in the display window. |
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release pause and | Press zXREC/PAUSE. |
resume recording | Recording resumes from that point. |
OPR indicator
(lights in green during playback.)2 Adjust the volume with the VOL control.Counter display (or the selected display mode)xSTOPFor 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.
During cue/review, the counter will be displayed, regardless of the display mode setting.
1TipWhen fast playback is done to the endIf you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center
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correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
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•This unit is designed to automatically adjust the recording level when recording meetings, etc., and is not suitable for music recording.
•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.• | You cannot divide a message in a folder which has |
| 99 messages. |
• | If you divide messages frequently, the unit may |
| become unable to divide a message. |
• You cannot divide a message in the first or the last |
2 Set the date.
1 Press3Set the month and day in sequence, then press NxPLAY/STOP.
The hour digits will flash.
| (To stop recording after pausing recording, press |
| xSTOP.) |
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listen to the current | Press xSTOP to stop recording, then press |
recording | NxPLAY/STOP. |
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review the current | Press NxPLAY/STOP during recording. |
recording instantly |
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search backward during | Hold down |
recording (Review) | pause. Recording mode will be released, and |
| reviewing of the current recording starts. If you |
| release the button, playback starts from that point. |
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select the microphone | You can select the microphone sensitivity using the |
sensitivity | menu. See “Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity”. |
| H (high): To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or |
| spacious place. |
| L (low): To record for dictation or in a noisy place. |
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*About one hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the unit goes into the stop mode.
Selecting the FolderWhen the remaining time of recording reaches 5 minutes, the last one of the indication flashes. If the remaining recording time display mode is selected, “REMAIN” and the counter display flash when the remaining time reaches 1 minute.
To continue recording, first erase some of the messages.Notes
•If you press zXREC/PAUSE when the memory is full, “FULL” will flash with an alarm sound. Erase some of the messages before you start recording again.
•If you press zXREC/PAUSE after you have recorded 99 messages, “FULL” will flash with an alarm sound. Select another folder or erase some of the messages.
After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next message. When the continuous play function is set to “ON” (see the reverse side), the unit stops after playing all messages in a folder.
When the last message on a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the beginning of the last message.
For private listeningConnect an ear receiver or headphones (not supplied) to the i (earphone) jack. The
To | Do this |
stop at the current position | Press NxPLAY/STOP or xSTOP. |
| To resume playback from that point, |
| press NxPLAY/STOP again. |
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go back to the beginning | Press |
of the current message |
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skip to the next message | Press >+ once. |
of the last message, “END” flashes for 5 seconds. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) If you keep
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 play back the message to the end and then press
(For messages other than the last one, go to the beginning of the next message and play backward to the desired point.)
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1 second of a message. |
•If you divide messages too frequently while the unit is recording them, the following phenomenon may occur: The OPR indicator keeps flashing, and you cannot operate the unit for a certain period. This is not a malfunction. Wait until the OPR indicator goes off.
You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time.• | If you record messages in a mixture of HQ, SP and |
| LP modes, the recordable time varies from the |
| maximum HQ mode recording time to the |
| maximum LP mode recording time. |
• | No more recording can be made when 99 messages |
| each have been recorded in a folder. |
• Due to the limitation of the IC recording system, | |
| this unit records in the minimum recording unit. If |
| the length of each message cannot be divided by |
| the minimum recording unit, the remaining |
3 Set the time.
1PressIf the unit is left unused for more than 3 seconds in the stop mode, the display will show the current time.
1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1 second until “MODE” appears in the display window.
2 Press4 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.
Current folderStarting recording automatically in response to the sound — Advanced VOR function
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 microphonego back to previous | Press |
messages/skip to succeeding | (During stop mode, keep the button |
messages | pressed to skip the messages |
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recording time may decrease by more than the |
total length of the messages. |
Tip
This unit does not have a power on/off switch. The display is shown at all times.
sensitivity to “H (high)” or “L (low)” using the menu. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set VOR to OFF.