Sony ICD-B500 manual

BGetting started

Step 1: Installing the Batteries

BBasic Operations

Recording Messages

Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity

1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1 second until “MODE” appears in the display window.

IC Recorder

Owner’s Record

1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid.

Replacing the batteriesThe battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition.When “ “ flashes, replace the batteries with new ones.When “ “ flashes, the batteries are exhausted and the unit will stop operation.Battery life*With continuous use, approx. 11 hours recording/7.5 hours playback

You can record up to 99 messages in each of the four folders (A, B, C, and D).

Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded message, you can start recording quickly without searching for the end of the last recording.

e.g.

Message 1 Message 2 Newly recorded message Blank space

Note

Before making a long recording, be sure to insert new batteries and check the battery indicator.

Note on recording

Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the unit during recording.

Maximum recording time

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* 30 h. 25 min.

2 Press – .or >+ to select “SENS” and press NxPLAY/STOP.

3 Press – .or >+ to select “H (high sensitivity)” or “L (low sensitivity)” and press NxPLAY/STOP.

Operating Instructions

ICD-B500

2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China

For the customers in the U.S.A.The following FCC statement applies only to the

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-B500Serial No._______________________Notice for customers:

the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives

2 Insert two LR03 (size

AAA)alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid.

Make sure to insert both of the batteries from their – ends.

in the HQ mode, and approx. 22 hours recording/11 hours playback in the SP and LP modes is possible.

*Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (size AAA)*When playing back through the internal speaker with the medium volume levelThe battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.Notes

• 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.

• 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

1 Select the recording mode.

See “Changing the Recording Mode” on the reverse side.

2	Select the folder.
	See “Selecting the Folder.”
3 Start recording.
1 Press zXREC/		2 Speak to the built-
PAUSE.		in microphone.
Current message
number		OPR indicator
Recording mode		(lights in red during
		recording.)
		* The display selected
		with the DISPLAY/

SP**	81 h. 15 min.
LP***	150 h. 15 min.

(h.: hours/min.: minutes)*HQ: High quality recording mode (monaural sound)**SP: Standard play recording mode (monaural sound)***LP: Long play recording mode (monaural sound)

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 modes.

• Due to the limitation of the IC

recording system, this unit records

in the minimum recording unit of

4 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.

Playing Back Messages

When playing back a previously recorded message, start from		Playing back a message
Step 1.		repeatedly
When playing back a message you have just finished recording,		— Repeat Play
start from Step 3.		During playback, press
		NxPLAY/STOP for more	than
		one second.
1 Select the folder.		“ “ will be displayed and	the
		back repeatedly.
		selected message will be played
	See “Selecting the Folder.”	To resume normal playback, press
		NxPLAY/STOP again. To stop
		playback, press xSTOP.

version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

INFORMATION

This 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 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.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Troubleshooting

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 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.

“ACCESS“ appears in the display

window. While accessing, do not

remove the batteries. Doing so may

damage the data.

MENU button appears.

Counter display*Remaining memory indicatorYou do not need to keep pressing zXREC/PAUSE while recording.

4 Stop recording.

approx. 2 seconds at most,

therefore the following symptoms

may occur:

– When a message is shorter than

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.

– When the message is longer

than the minimum recording

unit, the remaining recording

time will decrease by more than

2 Select the message number.

Press – .or >+ to display the desired message number.– .: for smaller message number>+: for larger message number

Playing back all messages in a folder continuously— Continuous Play

You can select the continuous play mode with “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 (Cue/Review)

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 for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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.

The unit does not operate.•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 seconds.)

No sound comes from the speaker.•The ear receiver or headphones are plugged in.•The volume is turned down completely.“FULL” is displayed and you cannot start recording.

• The memory is full. Erase some of the messages.

• 99 messages have been recorded in the selected

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.

Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder.

1 Display the clock setting display.

1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for	2 Press – .or >+ to
more than 1 second until	display “SET DATE.”
“MODE” appears in the

zXREC/	NxPLAY/STOP
PAUSE
	Press xSTOP.
	The unit stops at the
	beginning of the current
– .	recording.
(Review)

If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record you will record in the same folder.

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.

Remaining memory indicationDuring recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one.The memory is nearly full.

Selected message numberNumber of messages in a folder

Counter display*

*The display selected with the DISPLAY/MENU button appears (see the reverse side).

3 Start playback.

To search forward, keep >+ pressed during playback and release the button at the point you wish to resume playback.

To search backward, keep – .pressed during playback and release the button at the point you wish to resume playback.

If you keep >+ or – .pressed, 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.

During cue/review, the counter will be displayed, regardless of

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.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

For customers in Europe

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

recording or playback.

• Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when

recording. Clean the plug.

• Ear receiver/headphones plug is dirty. Clean the

display window.

The unit enters the menu

mode.

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.
review the current	Press NxPLAY/STOP during

Flashing

When 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.

i (headphone) jack

OPR indicator

(lights in green during playback.)2 Adjust the volume with the VOL control.

Counter display (or	xSTOP
the selected display

the display mode setting.1Tip

When fast playback is done to the end of the last message, “END” flashes for 5 seconds. (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

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This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,

plug.

Recording level is low.•Set the microphone sensitivity to “H (high)” using the menu.Recording is interrupted.•The advanced VOR function is activated. Set VOR to “OFF.”Recording level is unstable (when recording music, etc.).

•This unit is designed to automatically adjust the recording level when recording meetings, etc., and is not suitable for music recording.

“--Y--M--D” or “--:--” is displayed.• You have not set the clock.

2 Set the date.

1 Press – .or >+ to select the digits of the year.

2Press NxPLAY/STOP.The month digits will flash.3Set the month and day in sequence, then press NxPLAY/STOP.The hour digits will flash.

recording instantly	recording.
search backward during	Hold down – .during recording
recording (Review)	or recording pause. Recording mode
	will be released, and reviewing of the
	current recording starts. If you release
	the button, playback starts from that
	point.
select the microphone	You can select the microphone
sensitivity	sensitivity using the 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.

* About one hour after you pause recording, recording pause is

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.

Starting recording automatically in response to the sound — Advanced VOR function

mode)

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(headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. If noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug.

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 – .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.)

you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human

“--Y--M--D” or “--:--” is displayed on the REC DATE display.

To set the date to Year 2007, display “07Y.”

automatically released and the unit goes into the stop mode.

When VOR (voice operated recording) is set to “ON” in the

Other operations

health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste

•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.

3 Set the time.

Selecting the Folder1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1 second until “MODE” appears in the

menu, recording starts when the recorder detects sound. (“VOR” is displayed in the display window.)

To	Do this
stop at the current position	Press NxPLAY/STOP or
	xSTOP. To resume playback
	from that point, press
	NxPLAY/STOP again.
go back to the beginning	Press – .once.

disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Cinappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product

• 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 1

second of a message.

It takes longer for the unit to start operation.

•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.

1Press – .or >+ to selectthe digits of the hour.2 Press NxPLAY/STOP.The minute digits will flash.

1Tip

3Set the minute.4Press NxPLAY/STOP at the time signal.The display will return to “SET DATE.”5Press xSTOP 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.

display window.2 Press – .or >+ to select “FOLDER” and press NxPLAY/STOP.3 Press – .or >+ to select the folder you want and press NxPLAY/STOP.

4 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.

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 microphone 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.”

of the current message
skip to the next message	Press >+ once.
go back to previous	Press – .or >+
messages/skip to succeeding	repeatedly. (During stop
messages	mode, keep the button
	pressed to skip the messages
	continuously.)

shall not be treated as household waste.By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will

help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only.

To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Offi ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

• 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 recording

time may decrease by more than the total length of

the messages.

The unit does not operate correctly.• Take out the batteries and insert them again.Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work.

This unit does not have a power on/off switch. The display is shown at all times.

Power source

To turn the power off, slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode.

To turn the power on, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow, and then press any operation button.

Current folder