Playing back a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
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To stop A-B Repeat playback
Press STOP. The
To pause
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Playing Back MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder
Drag and drop the MP3 files from the computer to the (MUSIC) folder of the IC recorder.
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VOICE PL MODE> | Set the playback mode for the message folders. | |
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| 1 FILE REPEAT: | One message is played back repeatedly. |
| CONTINUED PLAY: All messages in one folder are played back continuously. |
Precautions
On power
Operate the unit only on 1.5 V DC. Use one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery.
On safety
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle.
On handling
You cannot set
If you do not set the finishing point (B), the finishing point is automatically set at the end of the message.
When you stop the
Erasing
!Note
Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
Erasing messages one by one
1Select the message you want to erase.
2Select “ERASE A MSG>” in the menu and press . “ERASING….” appears on the display and the message is erased.
To cancel erasing
Press STOP before step 2.
Erasing all messages in a folder
1Select the folder with the messages you want to erase.
2Select “ERASE ALL MSG>” in the menu and press .
“ERASING….” appears on the display and all the messages in the folder are erased.
To cancel erasing
Press STOP before step 2.
!Note
It may take a few minutes to erase the messages, if there are many massages to be erased in a folder.
Bit rate | Maximum recording time of files |
256 kbps | Approx. 2 hr. 10 min. |
128 kbps | Approx. 4 hr. 40 min. |
48 kbps | Approx. 11 hr. 35 min. |
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Bit rate | Maximum recording time of files |
256 kbps | Approx. 4 hr. 20 min. |
128 kbps | Approx. 8 hr. 40 min. |
48 kbps | Approx. 23 hr. 10 min. |
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Bit rate | Maximum recording time of files |
256 kbps | Approx. 8 hr. 40 min. |
128 kbps | Approx. 17 hr. 25 min. |
48 kbps | Approx. 46 hr. 30 min. |
(hr.: hours/min.: minutes)
* When deleting “Player
The maximum recording time varies if files other than the MP3 files are stored in the IC recorder.
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Playback order of
MP3 files using the IC recorder
The MP3 files in the folder copied from the computer to the IC recorder are played back in the order shown, from the highest directory to the lowest (from to ), when the “MUSIC PL MODE>” menu is set to “ALL REPEAT.”
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MUSIC PL MODE> | Set the playback mode for MP3 files. |
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| 1 FILE REPEAT: | One file is played back repeatedly. | |
| CONTINUED PLAY*: All files in one folder are played back continuously. | ||
| ALL REPEAT: | All files in the | folder are played back repeatedly. |
| SHUFFLE: | All files in the | folder are played back in random order |
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FORMAT> | Initialize the flash memory. |
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DATE & TIME> | Set the clock. (06Y1M1D*) |
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BEEP:ON | Set for a beep to be heard or not. |
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LED:ON | Turn the OPR indicator on or off during operation. | ||
| ON*: During recording or playback, the OPR indicator lights or flashes. | ||
| OFF: The OPR indicator does not light, even during operation. | ||
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BACK LIGHT:ON | Turn the backlight in the display window on or off. | ||
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Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the battery and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
On noise
Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback.
Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.
On maintenance
To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Backup recommendations
To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on a computer, etc.
Specifications
Recording media
512 MB
Recording time
Using Your IC Recorder with a Personal Computer
System requirements
IBM PC/AT*1 or compatible
–CPU: 266MHz Pentium*2 II processor or higher
–RAM: 64 MB or more
–Hard disk space: 5 MB or more, depending on the size and number of sound files you intend to store
–USB port
–Sound board: Sound Blaster 16 compatible
–Display: High color (16 bits) or more, and 800 480 dots or more
OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004, Windows® XP Media Center Edition, Windows® XP Professional, Windows® XP Home Edition, Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows® Millennium Edition*3, Windows® 98 Second Edition*3,*4 (standard installation)
Windows Media Player: Ver. 6.4 or higher (your computer must meet the system requirements (operating environment) necessary for using the Windows Media Player)
*1 IBM, PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. *2 Pentium is is registerd trademark of Intel Corporation.
*3 Excluding the People’s Republic of China model.
*4 Microsoft® and Windows® are registerd trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Connecting the IC Recorder to the Computer
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The
Remove the USB cap from the IC recorder and connect the recorder to the USB connector of your computer.
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Install the plug-in into your computer.
Open the drive designated for the IC recorder using Explorer,
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If you delete the
You can also use this IC recorder as a USB mass storage device.
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The IC recorder is communicating with the computer whenever the OPR indicator flashes or is lit in orange. While the IC recorder is communicating with the computer, do not remove the IC recorder from the computer.
When you turn on or restart your computer, disconnect the IC recorder from the computer.
If you copy MP3 files to the A, B, C, D, or E folder, the IC recorder cannot recognize the files and the files cannot be played back.
If the DPC switch is set to ON, the playback sound changes and playback becomes monaural.
Selecting a playback mode
Select the playback mode in the “MUSIC PL MODE>” menu (see “Menu Settings”).
Playing Back Messages Using the Computer
Drag and drop the messages (files) you want to copy from the folder of the IC recorder to the computer.
Double-click the file on the computer to start playback.
Copying messages from the Computer to the IC recorder
1Drag and drop messages (files) you want to copy from the computer to the A, B, C, D, or E folder of the IC recorder.
!Note
If you copy messages (files) to the (MUSIC) folder, the IC recorder cannot recognize the messages (files) and the messages (files) cannot be played back.
Menu Settings
Making Settings for the Menu
Press and hold /MENU for more than 1 second to enter the menu mode. Press the control key right or left to select the item and then press . Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
Menu settings
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REC MODE:HQ | Set the recording mode. | ||
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| H* (high): To record at meetings or in a quiet and/or spacious place. | ||
| L (low): | To record dictation or in a noisy place. | |
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| COUNTER*: Elapsed playback time of one message/ Elapsed playback time of | ||
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| REMAIN: | Remaining time of one message/Remaining recording time/ | |
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| REC DATE: Recorded date/ Recorded date/Current date | ||
| REC TIME: Recorded time/ Recorded time/Current time | ||
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OFF*: The VOR function does not work.
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The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set the microphone sensitivity in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recordings, set the VOR function to “OFF.”
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Connecting Other Equipment to the IC Recorder
Recording Sound on the IC Recorder with Other
Equipment
Connect the (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the microphone or line input connector of the other equipment.
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Optional audio connecting cable (not supplied)
When connecting to the microphone input connector, use a connecting cable with a resistor as follows.
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Optional audio connecting cables are not sold in Europe.
SP: 76 hours 30 minutes
LP: 125 hours 15 minutes
SP: 153 hours 25 minutes
LP: 251 hours 5 minutes
SP: 307 hours 15 minutes
LP: 502 hours 45 minutes
Frequency range
HQ: 160 - 6,800 Hz
SP: 100 - 3,400 Hz
LP: 100 - 3,400 Hz
MP3: 20 - 20,000 HZ
Bit rates for MP3 files (kbps)
MPEG Ver. 1 Layer 3:
32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320
MPEG Ver. 2 Layer 3/MPEG Ver. 2.5 Layer 3: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160
Sampling frequencies for MP3 files (kHz)
MPEG Ver. 1 Layer 3:
32.0, 44.1, 48.0 MPEG Ver. 2 Layer 3: 16.0, 22.05, 24.0 MPEG Ver. 2.5 Layer 3: 8.0, 11.025, 12.0
Speaker
approx. 10 mm (13/32 in.) dia.
Power output
35 mW (when using a
Output
Headphone jack (stereo minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms headphone(s)/ear receiver
Input/Output
USB connector
Power requirements
One LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery: 1.5 V DC
Dimensions (w/h/d)
(not incl. projecting parts and controls)
30.0× 99.7 × 20.0 mm (1 3/16 × 4 × 13/16 in.)
Mass (incl. battery) 64 g (2.3 oz)
Optional accessories
Active speaker
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.
MPEG
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.