Sony ICD-SX56, ICD-SX66, ICD-SX46 manual

BGetting started

Step 1: Installing the Batteries

2 Start recording.

Notes before recording

• Before making a long recording, be

sure to check the battery indicator.

• The maximum recording time and

the number of messages you can

Menu items	*Settings (: Initial setting)**		Stop/Play/Rec**

MODE	Displays the window to set the recording mode:
	*ST:**	You can record with high-quality stereo sound.

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.

Serial No.

Printed on 100% recycled

ICD-SX46/SX56/SX66	paper using VOC (Volatile
	paper using VOC (Volatile
	Organic Compound)-free
	vegetable oil based ink.
2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China

1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid.

2 Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid.

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 3 to 6 in “Step 2: Setting the Clock” to set the date and time.

If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated.

Battery remain indicationThe battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition.: Replace both of the two batteries with new ones.

Notes•Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.

•When you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you remove the exhausted ones. Otherwise, the display may show the clock setting display or incorrect date and time when you re-insert the batteries. In this case, set the date and time again. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will remain.

•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.

Note on the “ACCESS” message

The unit is accessing data while “ACCESS“ appears in the display window or the OPR indicator flashes in orange. While accessing, do not remove the batteries or the AC power adaptor (excluding the Korean and the People’s Republic of China models). Doing so may damage the data.

Built-in	1Press zREC/REC PAUSE button.
	You do not need to keep pressing zREC/REC
microphone
	PAUSE while recording.

	2Speak into the built-in microphone.
	Recording mode	Remaining memory
		indication
OPR indicator	Current message number	Microphone sensitivity
(lights in red during
recording)**	Counter display*

* The display selected with DISP in the menu appears.**When LED in the menu is set to “oFF”, the OPR indicator turns off.

3 Stop recording.

Press xSTOP.The unit stops at the beginning of the current recording.

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

make varies depending on the

conditions of use.

• To avoid replacing batteries during

long time recording, use the AC

power adaptor (not supplied)

(excluding the Korean and the

People’s Republic of China models).

• Depending on the areas, available

models may differ.

• Noises caused by touching and

rubbing may be recorded.

• You cannot record messages in MP3

format using this unit.

Notes on recording

•While the OPR indicator flashes or turns in orange, do not remove the batteries or the AC power adaptor (excluding the Korean and the People’s Republic of China models). Doing so may damage the data.

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

Tip for using the built-in microphoneRecording a sound centering on a specific direction

To record a sound centering on a specific direction, slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” position. When you record a sound at a

	STLP:	You can record with stereo sound for longer time.
	SP:	You can record with better sound (monaural sound).
	LP:	You can record for longer time (monaural sound).	OK/–/–
	Note:
	The DIRECTNL switch functions only in the “SP” or “LP” recording mode. In the ST or
	STLP modes where the high-performance sound reproduction is important, sound is
	recorded in the stereo mode without regard to the DIRECTNL switch “ON”/“OFF”
	position.
SENS	Displays the window to set the microphone sensitivity.		OK/–/OK
	*H (high):**	To record at meetings or in a quiet and/or spacious place.	OK/–/OK
	L (low):	To record dictation or in a noisy place.

DISP	*Displays the window to change the display mode (COUNTER).**		OK/OK/OK
	See “Selecting the Display Mode” on the reverse.		OK/OK/OK
	See “Selecting the Display Mode” on the reverse.
VOR	Displays the window to set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function.
	on:	The VOR function is activated. Recording starts when the unit detects sound
		and stops when no sound is heard, eliminating recording from soundless
		period.
	*oFF:**	The VOR function is disabled. Normal recording operation is selected.
	Notes:		OK/–/OK

•VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set SENS in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set VOR to “oFF”.

•When recording with the VOR function set to “on” in LP mode, the time display in the REM (remaining time) mode may not be correct (ICD-SX66 only).

DPC	*Displays the window to set the playback speed (on/oFF (0%)).**		OK/OK/–
	See “Adjusting the Playback Speed — DPC” on the reverse.		OK/OK/–

EASY-S	Displays the window to set the easy search function.
EASY-S	Displays the window to set the easy search function.
	on:	You can go back for approx. 3 seconds by pressing the jog lever down (.),
		or advance for approx. 10 seconds by pressing the jog lever up (>).	OK/–/–
	oFF*:	You can go back or forward the messages by pressing the jog lever down or
		up (./>).

For the customers in the USAINFORMATION

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.

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

Troubleshooting

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 appear for 3 seconds.)

No sound comes from the speaker.•The headphones are plugged in.•The volume is turned down completely.Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in.

•If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the sound may come from the speaker. Unplug the headphones and then insert them securely.

The OPR indicator does not light.

: The unit will stop operation.

*Battery life (Using Sony alkaline**					Note
batteries LR03 (SG))					Note
batteries LR03 (SG))					If the unit is required to process
					If the unit is required to process
Recording mode: ST (Stereo)		STLP	SP	LP	excessive amount of data, “ACCESS”
					may be displayed for an extended
In recording:	Approx. 12 hr.	Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 16 hr.		Approx. 20 hr.	may be displayed for an extended
In recording:	Approx. 12 hr.	Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 16 hr.		Approx. 20 hr.	period of time. This is not a
In playback:	Approx. 9 hr.	Approx.9 hr.	Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 13 hr.		period of time. This is not a
In playback:	Approx. 9 hr.	Approx.9 hr.	Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 13 hr.		malfunction of the unit. Wait until the
* In continuous recording/playback				(hr.: hours)	message disappears before starting
* In continuous recording/playback					operation.

*When playing back through the internal speaker with the medium volume level*The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.Using on house current (excluding the Korean and thePeople’s Republic of China models)

Connect the AC power adaptor AC-E30HG (not
supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack of the unit and to the
wall outlet. Do not use any other AC power
adaptor.	Polarity of the plug

Other operations

To	Do this

pause recording*	Press zREC/REC PAUSE.
	During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in
	red and “PAUSE” flashes in the display window.
release pause and	Press zREC/REC PAUSE again.
resume recording	Recording resumes from that point.
	(To stop recording after pausing recording, press
	xSTOP.)
review the current	Press the jog lever (x•B).
recording instantly	Recording stops and playback starts from
	the beginning of the message just recorded.

review during recording	Keep pressing the jog lever down (.) during
	recording or recording pause.
	Recording stops and you can search backwards
	while listening to fast playback sound. After you

conference/meeting or in a spacious place etc., use this setting.

Recording a sound not centering on a specific direction (all-directional recording)

Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “OFF” position.Selecting the sensitivity of the built-in microphoneSelect the microphone sensitivity by setting SENS in the menu.Monitoring the recording

Connect headphones supplied or not supplied to the i (headphones) jack and monitor the recording. You can adjust the volume with VOL +/–, but the recording level is fixed.

Note

If you turn up the volume excessively or place the headphones near the

CONT	Displays the window to set the continuous play.		OK/OK/–
	on:	You can play back all messages in a folder continuously.
	oFF*:	Playback stops at the end of each message.
REC-OP	*Displays the window to set the adding recording mode (on/oFF).**		OK/–/–
	See “Using an Adding Recording” on the reverse.

SET DATE	*Displays the window to set the clock (05Y1M1D).**		OK/–/–
	See “Step 2: Seting the Clock”.

BEEP	*on:**	A beep will sound to indicate that operation has been accepted.	OK/–/–
	oFF:	No beep sound will be heard except for the alarm.

LED	Displays the window to turn on or off the OPR indicator during operation (on*/oFF).		OK/–/–
	See “Turning off the OPR indicator (LED)” on the reverse.
ALARM	*Displays the window to set the alarm (on/oFF).**		OK/–/–
	See “Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm” on the reverse.

**Displays whether you can change the setting in each operation mode (Stop: stop mode/Play: playback mode/Rec: recording mode): “OK” shows the setting can be changed and “–” shows the setting cannot be changed.

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

•LED in the menu is set to “oFF”. Display the menu and set LED to “on”.You cannot start recording.

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

use the Digital Voice Editor to save the IC recorder

Step 2: Setting the Clock

You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or

Note on setting the clockSet the clock while the unit is in the

release the jog lever, playback starts from that point.

You can add an overwrite recording from that point.

*1 hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the unit goes into the stop mode.

microphone while monitoring recording, the microphone may pick up the sound from the headphones, causing acoustic feedback (howling sound).

Index to Parts and Controls

Identifying the front and rear panels of the unit

authority to operate this equipment.

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/

messages to the hard disk of your PC.

• 99 messages have already been recorded in the

selected folder. Select another folder or erase some of

the messages.

when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 4.

Jog lever

stop mode.

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

		You cannot erase a message.
Declaration of Conformity
		• The message or the folder containing the message is
Trade Name:	SONY
		set to “Read-only“ in the computer. Display the
Model:	ICD-SX46
		message or the folder using Windows Explorer and
Responsible Party:	Sony Electronics Inc.
		remove the check for “Read-only“ under “Properties“.
Address:	16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
		You cannot add a recording or an overwrite
	CA 92127 U.S.A.

Press up (>).Turn toward MENU. Press the center (x•B).

Set VOR in the menu to “on”.

Playing Back Messages

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230	recording to the previously recorded message.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.	• The remaining memory is too short. The overwritten
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:	part will be deleted after the overwriting part finishes
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,	recording. Therefore, you can only overwrite within
and (2) this device must accept any interference	the remaining recording time.
received, including interference that may cause	• At a factory setting, REC-OP (recording option) is set
undesired operation.	to “oFF”. Display the menu and set REC-OP to “on”.

Press down (.).1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU.

When playing back a previously recorded message, start from step 1.When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from step 3.

1 Select the folder.

Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)

• To search forward (Cue): Keep

pressing the jog lever up (>)

during playback and release it at

the point you wish to resume

playback.

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Recording is interrupted.

•The advanced VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function is activated. Set VOR in the menu to “oFF”.

Recording is interrupted (when recording from an external device).

•If you use an audio connecting cable without a resistor to connect the sound source to the IC recorder, sound may be recorded interrupted. Make sure to use a resistance audio connecting cable.

Noise is heard.

• An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally

rubbed or scratched the unit during recording so that

The menu mode will be displayed in the display window2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select “SET DATE”.3 Press the jog lever (x•B).The date and time setting window is displayed. The year digits will flash.4 Set the date.

Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, C, D or E) in which you wish to play messages.

Selected folder

• To search backward (Review):

Keep pressing the jog lever down

(.) during playback and release

it at the point you wish to resume

playback.

The unit searches at slow speed with playback sound. It is useful to check one word forward or behind. Then, if you keep pressing the jog lever up or down, the unit starts to search at higher speed. During cue/review, the counter will be displayed, regardless of the display mode setting.

1	i (headphones) jack		qg Base
2	Built-in microphone		qh HOLD switch
3	DIRECTNL (directional) switch		qj Speaker
4	VOICE UP (Digital Voice Up) switch		qk Battery compartment
5	DPC ON/OFF switch		ql Clip*
6	Display window		w; m (microphone) jack
7	ERASE button		wa USB connector
8	DIVIDE/ (bookmark) button		ws DC IN 3V jack
9	A-B	(repeat)/PRIORITY button	(For Korean and the People’s Republic of China
0	OPR (operation) indicator		models, this jack does not exist.)

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	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.
•	Headphones plug is dirty. Clean the plug.

Press the jog lever up or down

(>/.) to select the digits of

the year.

2 Press the jog lever (x•B). The month digits will flash.3Set the month and day in sequence,

2 Select the message number.

Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display the desired message number.• Press up (>): for next message number.• Press down (.): for previous message number.

1When playback is done to the end of the last message

• When playback or fast playback is

done to the end of the last message,

“END” flashes for 5 seconds and

the OPR indicator lights up in

green. (You cannot hear the

playback sound.)

• When “END” stops flashing and the

qa zREC (record) /REC PAUSE button	wd Slit for a handstrap
qs xSTOP button	*Notes
qd Jog lever	*Notes
FOLDER/MENU/.(review/fast backward)/	• To prevent the clip from breaking, avoid hooking it on thick
> (cue/fast forward)/x• B (play/stop•enter)	fabric, such as a pocket of a heavy coat.

qf	VOL (volume) +/– buttons	• When bending down or running with the unit clipped on
		your pocket, be careful not to drop the unit.

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The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

•This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh.

•The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorders ICD-SX46/SX56/SX66. You cannot connect other IC recorders.

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Recording level is low.

•SENS (microphone sensitivity) is set to “L”. Display the menu and set SENS to “H”.

•If it is difficult to hear small sound of a recorded message, slide the VOICE UP switch to “ON”. Playback sound may become more audible.

Playback speed is too fast or too slow.

•The playback speed is adjusted in DPC in the menu. Slide the DPC switch to “OFF” or display “DPC” in the menu and adjust the playback speed.

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

•The date and time of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the message when the clock was not set.

There are fewer menu items in the menu mode.

•There are some menu items which are not displayed while the unit is in recording or playback mode.

You cannot combine messages.

•The bookmark is set for the message. Delete the bookmark, and then combine messages.

Messages are not sorted in order of the number of priority marks in a folder.

•Unless you sort messages using the supplied “Digital Voice Editor“ software, messages are displayed in the unit in the same way as specified in the computer. Sort again in the order of the number of priority marks in the computer using the supplied “Digital Voice Editor“ software.

The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied “Digital Voice Editor“ software.

then press the jog lever (x•B). The hour digits will flash.

5 Set the time.1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the digits of the hour.2 Press the jog lever (x•B). The minute digits will flash.3 Set the minute.4 Press the jog lever (x•B).The menu mode will be displayed again.

Note

If you do not press the jog lever (x•B) for more than one minute, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to normal display.

6 Turn the jog lever toward MENU.The window will return to normal display.

1 If the unit is left unused for more than 3 seconds in the stop mode after the clock is set, the display will show the current time.

BBasic Operations

Selected message number

Counter display*

The number of messages in a folder

* The display selected with DISP in the menu appears.

3 Start playback.

i(headphones) jack1Press the jog lever (x•B).

	Counter display*
	2Adjust the volume with VOL +/– .
	* The display selected with DISP in the menu
OPR indicator	appears.
OPR indicator	** When LED in the menu is set to “oFF”, the OPR
(lights in green during	indicator turns off.
playback)**

After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next message.

When the last message in a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the beginning of the last message.

OPR indicator goes off, the unit will

stop at the beginning of the last

message.

• If you keep pressing the jog lever

down (.) while “END” is

flashing, the messages are played

back rapidly, and normal playback

will start at the point you release

the button.

• If the last message is long and you

wish to start playback at a later part

of the message, keep pressing the

jog lever up (>) to go to the end

of the message and then press the

jog lever down (.) 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.

Listening in better sound qualityYou can enjoy better sound quality as follows:•To listen from headphones

Connect the stereo headphones supplied or stereo headphones (not supplied) mentioned in the “Specifications” as optional accessories to the i (headphones) jack. The built-in speaker will be

automatically disconnected.•To listen from an external speakerConnect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the i (headphones) jack.

Using the display window1Folder indicationDisplays the current folder (A, B, C, D or E).2Recording mode indicationDisplays the current recording mode:•ST: Standard play stereo recording mode•STLP: Long play stereo recording mode•SP: Standard play monaural recording mode•LP: Long play monaural recording mode3 REC (Recording) indicator4 Remaining battery indicator

When the AC power adaptor (not supplied) is connected, the indicator does not appear (excluding the Korean and the People’s Republic of China

models).5 Remaining memory indicator6 Priority marks7 Selected message number /Total message number in the folder

x Display during recording and playback

In an ordinary recording or playback mode, the

message number, recording mode and microphone

sensitivity of the message being recorded or played

back, and playback counter are displayed in the

8Alarm indicatorAppears when the alarm is set for a message.9Repeat play indicator

Appears while a message or a specific portion (A-B) of the message is played back repeatedly.

0Bookmark indicatorAppears when the bookmark is set for a message.

qa Counter /Remaining time indication / Recording date and time indication /Current time indication

The display selected with the DISP in the menu appears.qs SENS (microphone sensitivity) indicationDisplays the current microphone sensitivity:

• H (high): To record at a meeting or in a quiet/

spacious place.

• L (low): To record for dictation or in a noisy place.

x Remain indications

When the battery or memory runs out, the remain

indications flash in the display.

During recording, the remaining memory indicator

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Applicable accessories: Headphones

•The unit requires a certain amount of memory for system operation. That amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for the difference.

The battery life is short.

•The battery life mentioned in “Step 1: Installing the Batteries” is based on playback through internal speaker with the medium volume level (using Sony alkaline batteries LR03(SG)). The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

“ACCESS” display does not disappear.

•If the unit is required to process excessive amount of data, “ACCESS“ may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the unit. Wait until the message disappears.

The unit does not operate correctly.•Take out the batteries and insert them again with correct polarity.You cannot connect the unit to the PC.•Refer to the “Digital Voice Editor 2” operating instructions.Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work.

Recording Messages

You can record the maximum of 99 messages in each of the five (A, B, C, D andE)folders. You can record messages in the following three ways:• Add a recording behind the last recorded message• Add a recording to a previously recorded message• Add an overwrite recordingThis section explains how to add a recording behind the last recorded message.Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank spaceWhen you record a new message. ..Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Recorded after the lastrecorded message

1 Select the folder.

Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, C, D or E) in which you wish to record messages.

Selected folder

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.

Recording modes*ICD-SX46

ST	5 hr.	50 min.
STLP	11 hr.	15 min.
SP	17 hr.	50 min.

LP	47 hr.	35 min.
ICD-SX56

ST	11 hr.	45 min.
STLP	22 hr.	40 min.
SP	35 hr.	55 min.

LP	95 hr.	50 min.
ICD-SX66

ST	23 hr.	40 min.
STLP	45 hr.	30 min.
SP	72 hr.	5 min.
LP	192 hr.	20 min.

(hr.: hours/min.: minutes)

*Recording modes (To record in better sound quality, select the ST or STLP mode. For switching the recording mode, see “Operating the Menu”.):

ST: Standard play stereo recording mode

STLP: Long play stereo recording mode

SP: Standard play monaural recording mode

LP: Long play monaural recording mode

To	Do this

stop at the current position	Press xSTOP or the jog lever (x•B).
(Playback Pause function)	To resume playback from that point, press
	the jog lever (x•B) again.

go back to the beginning	Press the jog lever down (.) once.**
of the current message*

go back to previous messages	Press the jog lever down (.)
	repeatedly. (During stop mode, keep the
	jog lever pressed to go back the messages
	continuously.)

skip to the next message*	Press the jog lever up (>) once.**
skip to the succeeding messages	Press the jog lever up (>) repeatedly.
	(During stop mode, keep the jog lever
	pressed to skip the messages
	continuously.)

*If you have set a bookmark on the message, the unit stops at the bookmark. **These operations are for when EASY-S is set to “oFF”. For operations when EASY-S

is set to “on”, see “Operating the Menu”.

Operating the Menu

You can use the menu to change the IC recorder settings. During playback and recording, the menu items to be displayed are limited. Follow the procedures below to display the menu and change the settings:

1Turn the jog lever toward MENU. The menu mode will be displayed.

2Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the menu item for which you want to change setting.

3Press the jog lever (x•B).The setting mode of the selected menu item will be displayed.

4Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the setting that you want to set, and then press the jog lever (x•B). The setting will be changed.

5Turn the jog lever toward MENU to exit the menu mode. The window will return to normal display.

Note

window.

e.g.: A message is being recorded as the 21st message

of all 21 messages in the folder A in ST mode with H

(high) microphone sensitivity.

In a special recording or playback mode such as

overwrite recording, A-B repeat playback, or DPC

play, the mode flashes in the display.

When the DPC switch is set to “ON” to start playback

rapidly

x Display during setting the menu

In menu setting mode, the menu items and current

setting are displayed. You can change the setting

while it is flashing.

LP recording mode is being selected.

MODE menuIn alarm or clock setting, the date and time setting display appears.”July 8, 2006“ is being selected.

decreases one by one.

When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes,

the remaining memory indication flashes.

When the remain time becomes shorter than 1 minute

When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and “FULL” will be displayed with an alarm sound. To continue recording, first erase some of the messages.

Note

When you set BEEP to “oFF”, an alarm sound (beep) does not sound.xError messages

The error messages or error numbers will be displayed. When an access error occurs

When an error number is displayed

Notes

•When an MP3 file is played back, the time display may not be correct.•“MP3” is not displayed in the window even when an MP3 file is played back.

If you do not press any keys for one minute, the menu mode is automatically cancelled and the window will return to normal display.