Sony PCM-M10 7, 8

89GB

Utilizing Your Computer

7Press N PLAY/ENTER to start

playback.

8Press x STOP to stop playback.

The maximum playback time (tracks*),

when playing music files using the PCM

recorder, is as follows.

*In the case where tracks of 4 minutes each

are copied to the PCM recorder.

PNotes

• A music file copied from your comp uter can

be played back with the PCM recorder.

Dividing a track and setting a track mark,

however, may not be performed.

• If you have copied music files us ing your

computer, those files may not be copied in

order of copying because of the system

limitations. If you copy a music file one by

one to the PCM recorder, you can display

and play back tracks in order of copying.

• When removing the PCM recorder, see

“Disconnecting the PCM Recorder from

Your Computer” on page 91.

• The fs/bit (sampling frequency and

quantifying bit number) information will not

be displayed for a WAV file copied from

your computer.

• The bit rate information will not be

displayed for a MP3/WMA/AAC-LC (m4a)

file copied from your computer.

zTip

You can use your computer to change a folder

name, track name, artist name, and file name

of a track.

zTo enjoy music files more

• Selecting the playback mode

You can select the playback mode, such as

playback of one music file, continuous

playback of music files in one folder,

continuous playback of all music files,

repeat playback of one music file, repeat

playback of music files in one folder and

repeat playback of all music files, in the

“Play Mode” menu (page51).

• Adjusting the playback speed (DPC( Speed

Control))

You can adjust a playback speed between

+100% and –75% of normal speed

(page54).

• Selecting a sound effect and tone (Key

Control, Effect)

You can reinforce bass sound by selecting a

sound effect from “Bass1” or “Bass2” for

playback in the “Effect” menu (page 56).

You can also adjust the playback tones in the

“Key Control” menu (page 55).

48 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps

178hr.

55 min.

(2,683 tracks)

67 hr.

(1,005 tracks)

33 hr.

30 min.

(502 tracks)

Contents

Main PCM-M10 Linear PCM Recorder Owners Record For the customers in the United States INFORMATION Declaration of Conformity Notice for users Table of Contents Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Tracks About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Techniques for Better Recording For recording a solo acoustic guitar performance For recording a piano performance For recording a jazz trio performance For recording a band performance at a recording studio For recording an electronic piano performance via a line connection Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package Index to parts and controls Front Rear Remote commander (supplied) Step 2: Inserting the Batteries 1 2 If the battery compartment lid is detached When using rechargeable batteries When to replace batteries Battery remain indication To operate with the AC power adaptor Step 3: Turning the PCM recorder On Turning the power on Turning the power off Step 4: Setting the Clock Setting the clock after inserting batteries 1 2 Setting the clock using the menu 2 3 4 Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window 4 5 Preventing Accidental Operation HOLD Locking the buttons of the PCM recorder Unlocking the buttons of the PCM recorder Basic Operations Recording Selecting a folder 3 1 2 1 2 To stop recording Note while accessing Listening the recording with headphones (not supplied) Monitoring Listening Before you start playback To start playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 To stop playback To select a folder Deleting Selecting a track and deleting it 1 2 3 4 Page Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Method Recording using the remote commander Manual recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Recording a few seconds in advance the Pre-Recording function 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 To cancel the pre-recording function Recording on a memory card About compatible memory cards 1 2 To remove a memory card On folder and track file structure Using a memory card for recording and playback (Memory setting) To use the built-in memory To start recording Recording across memory media Cross-Memory Recording To cancel Cross-Memory Recording When the current memory media becomes full during recording Changing the Recording Settings Selecting the recording mode About the recording modes Setting the microphone sensitivity Cutting out low frequency the LCF function To cancel the LCF function Preventing sound distortion the LIMITER function To cancel the LIMITER function Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 7 3 4 Changing the Playback Method Changing the display during playback Selecting the level meter display To display file information Listening the playback sounds with the headphones or external speakers Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback Easy Search Selecting the playback mode 1 2 3 Playing back repeatedly Playing back a track repeatedly 1 2 Changing the Playback Sounds Adjusting the playback speed the DPC function 1 3 4 5 7 To resume normal playback Adjusting the playback tones Key Control 2 3 4 6 To resume normal playback sounds Reinforcing the bass sound Effect 1 2 3 5 Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment 1 2 3 5 7 8 Editing Tracks Adding a Mark to a Track Using a track mark Adding a track mark Locating a track mark and starting playback at the track mark Dividing a track at all the track mark positions 1 3 4 5 Deleting all the track marks in the selected track at one time 1 Removing TAKE or KEEP from the file name of a track Protecting a track 3 4 To release protection Arranging Tracks Copying a track to the other memory 1 3 To cancel the copy operation Dividing a track into two Dividing a track at the current position 1 3 4 5 6 f 8 Dividing a track at all the track mark positions 1 2 Deleting all tracks in a folder 1 3 4 5 To cancel deleting Making Settings for the Menu 2 3 4 To return to the previous window Menu settings a Page Page bit number Page Page Page Page Page Page Using the PCM recorder with Your Computer Connecting the PCM recorder to your computer 1 2 Structure of folders and files Page Copying Tracks from the PCM recorder to Your Computer 1 2 3 Copying Files from Your Computer to the PCM recorder and Playing Them Back 1 2 3 4 5 7 playback. 8 Using the PCM Recorder as a USB Memory Data Storage Function Disconnecting the PCM Recorder from Your Computer 1 2 3 Additional Information Precautions On noise On safety On the built-in microphones On handling On maintenance On the AC power adaptor On using a memory card Backup recommendations Page Specifications System requirements Operating systems: Hardware environment: When you are using Windows 2000 Professional PCM recorder section Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) General Speaker Input/Output Playback speed control (DPC) Maximum power output Optional accessories Maximum recording time Battery life When using Sony LR6 (SG) (size AA) alkaline batteries When using Sony NH-AA rechargeable batteries Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Page Page Page Page Page Error Messages Page Page Page System Limitations LPCM Display Window Display when stop or recording Display when playback (without level meter display) Level meter display when playback Page Page Index A B C D K L M N P R S T U Trademarks