Sony SY-ICD-MX20DR9 manual

Press b (MENU).

The menu window is displayed.

BGetting started

Step 1: Installing the Batteries

Playing Back Messages

Index to Parts and Controls

IC Recorder

Operating InstructionsOwner’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. ICD-MX20 Serial No.

1 Slide and open the battery compartment lid.

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

Make sure to insert batteries into the unit from the - end first.

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, “Set Date&Time” appears. Please refer “Step 2: Setting the Clock” to set the date and time.

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

Notes on batteries•Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.•Do not charge dry batteries.

•When you are not going to use the unit for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

When you insert the batteries for the first time after purchasing (initializing the memory)

“ACCESS” appears in the display window and the internal memory is initialized automatically to create 5 folders (FOLDER01 to FOLDER05).

Notes while “ACCESS” appears

• The unit is accessing data while

“ACCESS“ appears in the display

When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1. When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 2-2.

1 Select the folder.

Follow the step 2 in “Recording Messages”.

2 Select the message and start playback.

i(headphones) jack1Press v or V to display the desired message number.v: for previous message numberV: for next message number2Press Nx.Selected message number/Number of

Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)

•To search forward (cue): Keep V pressed during playback and release the key at the point you wish to resume playback.

•To search backward (review):

Keep v pressed during playback and release the key at the point you wish to resume playback.

If you keep V or v pressed, the unit starts to search at higher speed. During cue/review, the counter will be displayed, regardless of the display mode setting.

1When playback or fast playback is done to the end of the last

message

• When fast playback is done to the

end of the last message, “Message

End” flashes for 5 seconds. (You

Identifying the front and rear panels of the unitIf the slot/connector lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated.

ICD-MX20

2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China

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

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

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.

Replacing the batteries

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

: “Replace Batteries” appears and the unit will stop operation.Battery life* (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG))

Recording mode:	ST	STLP	SP	LP
In recording:	8 hr.	9 hr. 30 min.	9 hr. 30 min.	10 hr. 30 min.
In playback:	8 hr.	9 hr.	9 hr.	9 hr.
		(hr.: hours/min.: minutes)

*In continuous recording/playback*In approximate hours and minutes*When playing back through the internal speaker with the medium volume level*The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

window or the OPR indicator lights

or flashes in red or orange. While

accessing, do not remove the

batteries or AC adaptor (not

supplied). Doing so may damage

the data.

• 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.

messages in the selected folder Playback slider

	Displays the current
	playback position.
	Counter display*
	Recorded date and time
	of the message
OPR indicator**	3 Adjust the volume with VOLUME +/– .
(lights in green
during playback.)	* The display selected with the
	“Display” in the menu
	appears.
	**When the “LED” in the menu
	is set to “OFF”, the OPR
	indicator turns off.

cannot hear the playback sound.)

• If you keep v pressed while

“Message End” is flashing, the

messages are played back rapidly,

and normal playback will start at

the point you release the key.

• When “Message 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 V pressed to

play back the message to the end

and then press v while “Message

End” is flashing to go back to the

desired point.

• For messages other than the last

one, go to the beginning of the next

1Built-in monaural/stereo microphone (directional/all-directional)

You can set the directivity with the DIRECTNL switch 2, and sensitivity with the “Mic Sense” in the menu.

2 DIRECTNL (directional) ON (MONO)/OFF switch

Slide the switch to set the directivity of the built-in

microphone 1 as follows:

ON (MONO): To record a sound centering on a

specific direction in monaural. Use this position

when you record a sound at a conference/

meeting or in a spacious place etc.

OFF: To record a sound not centering on a specific

direction (all-directional recording).

Notes

• The DIRECTNL switch is set to “ON”, sound is

qf HOLD switch

To prevent accidental operation, slide this switch to “ON”. “HOLD” will appear for 3 seconds, indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. When the HOLD function is activated during stop, all the display will be turned off after “HOLD” is displayed.

To cancel the HOLD functionSlide the HOLD switch to “OFF”.1Tip

Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press xSTOP. (You cannot stop usual playback.)

qg i (headphones) jack

To monitor the recording from the built-in microphone, connect headphones supplied or not supplied here. You can adjust the volume with

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:

•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.)

The “Memory Stick” is not recognized. The number of folders automatically created in the “Memory Stick” is less than 5.

• Since the “Memory Stick” contains image data or other

files, the memory required for creating initial folders is

insufficient. Use the Windows Explorer or other tool to

Using on house current
Connect the AC power adaptor (not	To DC IN 3V jack
supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack of the
unit and to the wall outlet. Do not use	AC power adaptor
any other AC power adaptor.
	(not supplied)
	Polarity of the plug

The unit plays all the messages in a folder continuously and stops at the beginning of the last message in the folder. (You change the “Play Mode” in the menu so that the unit plays a message and then stop at the beginning of the next message .)

To	Do this
stop at the current position	Press Nx or xSTOP.
	To resume playback from that point,
	press Nx again.
go back to the beginning	Press v once.*

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 not supplied) to the i (headphones) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically

recorded in monaural even if you select ST or STLP

mode.

• In the ST and STLP mode, sound is recorded in higher

quality sound thanks to their higher bit rates even in

the monaural recording.

3Display windowFor the details, see “Using the display window” below.

4 OPR (operation) indicator

The indicator lights in red during recording or in

green during playback. It flashes in red during

recording pause. During accessing the data, it lights

VOLUME +/– qa, but the recording level is fixed.Note

If you turn up the volume excessively or place the headphones near the microphone while monitoring recording, the microphone may pick up the sound from the headphones, causing acoustic feedback (howling sound).

qh m (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER)

You can connect an external microphone here. When an external microphone is connected, the built-in microphone is automatically cut off.

–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

delete unnecessary files or use “Format” menu of the

unit to format the “Memory Stick”.

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.

Step 2: Setting the Clock

You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. 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, “Set Date&Time” appears. Set the date and time as follows:

Note on setting the clockSet the clock while the set is in the stop mode.To display the clock setting window and current time

of the current message
skip to the next message	Press V once.*
go back to previous	Press v or V repeatedly.
messages/skip to succeeding	(During stop mode, keep the key
messages	pressed to skip the messages
	continuously.)

* These operations are for when “Easy Search” in the menu is set to “OFF”.

disconnected.

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

or flashes in red or orange. You can turn off the

indicator with the “LED” in the menu.

5Control keyb (MENU)/B (: folder)v(.: review)/V(>: fast forward)/Nx (play/stop•enter)6zXREC (record) /PAUSE buttonPress here to start and pause recording.

qj DPC ON/OFF switchYou can play back a message at a higher or lower speed as follows:

ON: “Fast Play” or “Slow Play” will be displayed and a message is played back at the speed specified with the “DPC” in the menu (between twice the

expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For “Memory Stick”

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/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:	SONY
Model:	ICD-MX20
Responsible Party:	Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:	16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San
	Diego, CA 92127 USA
Telephone Number:	858-942-2230

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.

Notice for usersProgram © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Sony CorporationDocumentation ©2005 Sony Corporation

All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice.

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-MX20. You cannot connect other IC recorders.

Information

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.

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

Trademarks

• “Memory Stick” and	are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.

•“MagicGate Memory Stick“ is the trademark of Sony Corporation.

• “Memory Stick Duo” and	are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

•IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

•Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the USA and other countries.

Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.Portion Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation

•Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the USA and other countries.

•Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

•NaturallySpeaking, Dragon Systems are trademarks owned by ScanSoft, Inc. and are registered in the United States and/or other countries.

•All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

The “Digital Voice Editor” uses software modules as shown below:Microsoft® DirectX®©2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

• 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 “LED” in the menu is set to “OFF”. Display the menu and set the “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 messages to the hard disk of your PC. You can also use the “Memory Stick” with sufficient capacity.

•The write-protect switch on the inserted “Memory Stick” is set to “LOCK” .

•999 messages have already been recorded in the selected folder. Select another folder or erase some of the messages.

You cannot erase a message.

•The message or the folder containing the message is set to “Read-only“ in the computer. Display the message or the folder using Windows Explorer and remove the check for “Read-only“ under “Properties“.

•The write-protect switch on the inserted “Memory Stick” is set to “LOCK” .

You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording to the previously recorded message.

•The remaining memory is too short. The overwritten part will be deleted after the overwriting part finishes recording. Therefore, you can only overwrite within the remaining recording time.

•At a factory setting, “Add/Over” (additional/ overwrite recording) is set to “OFF”. Display the menu and set the “Add/Over” to “Add REC” or “Overwrite” .

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 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.Recording level is low.

•“Mic Sense” (microphone sensitivity) is set to “Low”. Display the menu and set “Mic Sense” to “High”.

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

“--Y--M--D” or “--:--” is displayed.

•You have not set the clock. Display the “Date&Time” in the menu and set the clock.

“--Y--M--D” or “--:--” is displayed as the recorded date.

•The date and time of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the message when the clock was not set. Display the “Date&Time” in the menu and set the clock.

There are fewer menu items in the menu mode.

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

A character in a folder or message name is displayed as “s“.

•The unit cannot support and display some characters which are entered using the supplied “Digital Voice Editor“ software.

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.

•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.

Press the control key upward, downward, leftward, or rightward (v/V/b/B) to select an item, and then press down the center (Nx) to decide on the item.

In this manual, these operations are described as follows:Press v (.).Press B (;).Press b (MENU).Press Nx.Press V (>).1 Press v/V to select the digits for the year.v: to decrease the numberV: to increase the number2 Press Nx.The month digits will flash.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the month, day, hour, and then minutes in sequence.

To select a previous or next itemPress b for the previous item or B for the next item.

Note

If you do not press Nx for more than one minute, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to normal display.

4 Press xSTOP to return to the normal display.BBasic Operations

Recording Messages

You can record the maximum of 999 messages in each folder of the initially 5 folders (FOLDER01 to FOLDER05). In all the folders of the built-in memory, you can record the maximum of 1,012 messages.

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	Blank space
			Newly recorded message

1	Select the recording mode.
	For how to select the recording mode, see “Operating the Menu”.

2 Select the folder.

1Press B (	).
The folders in the built-in memory are
displayed.		Icon and name* of
		the selected folder
Built-in memory
drive (	)

* You can display a long folder name by scrolling the cursor.2Press v or V to select the folder in which you wish to record messages.3Press Nx.

3 Start recording.

1Press zXREC/PAUSE during the stop mode.

Built-in microphone	You do not need to keep pressing
	zXREC/PAUSE while recording.
	Current message number/
	Number of messages in
	Folder icon the selected folder
	Remaining
	memory
	indication
	Counter display*
	Recording mode
	Remaining memory indication
	Microphone sensitivity
OPR indicator**	2Speak to the built-in microphone.
(lights in red during recording.)

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

You can display the clock setting window to set the date and time or check the current time:

1Press b (MENU) to display the menu.2Press v/V to select (Preferences) and then press Nx.

3Press v/V to select “Date&Time”. The current time is displayed in the right bottom of the display window.

4To set the clock, press Nx to display the “Date&Time” window and follow the steps 1 through 4 of the “Step 2: Setting the Clock”.

Tip

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

Maximum recording time* (built-in memory)

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**

ST	Approx. 1 hr. 25 min.
STLP	Approx. 2 hr. 45 min.
SP	Approx. 4 hr. 20 min.
LP	Approx. 11 hr. 45 min.

(hr.: hours/min.: minutes)

*In continuous recording **Recording modes:ST: Standard play stereo recordingmode/STLP: Long play stereo

recording mode /SP: Standard play monaural recording mode/LP: Long play monaural recording mode

The maximum number of the folders when each folder contains one message

You can create the maximum of 340 folders each in the built-in memory and the “Memory Stick”.

Notes before recording•To record in better sound quality, select the ST or STLP mode.•Before making a long recording, be sure to check the battery indicator.

•The maximum recording time and the number of messages you can make varies depending on the conditions of use.

•To avoid replacing batteries during long time recording, use the AC power adaptor (not supplied).

•You cannot record through the built-in microphone if you connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) connector.

Expanding the memory

You can expand the memory by inserting a “Memory Stick Duo” or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the MEMORY STICK slot. (See the reverse side.)

Switching the drives

You can use both the built-in memory and the “Memory Stick” by switching drives as follows:

1Press B ( ) to display the folders in the current drive.2Press b.

3Press v or V to select the “Memory Stick” drive () or the built-in memory drive ().

“Memory Stick” drive ()

4 Press Nx.

The folders of the selected drive are

Operating the Menu

During stop, playback or recording, you can use the menu to change the			How the display changes in
operation modes in playback and recording, display mode, or other settings.
			the menu mode
Display the menu and change the settings as follows:
							Entering the
	To	Do this
							menu mode (1)
1	enter the menu mode.	Press b (MENU).
2	select the desired menu ( / / /	). Press v/V and press Nx.		v
3	select the desired menu item.	Press v/V and press Nx.
							Selecting the
	go back to the previous step.	Press v/V to select “ ” and press					item in the
		Nx. ( If “ ” does not appear,
							desired menu
		press b. )
					(2, 3)
4	select the setting item.	Press v/V and press Nx.		v
5	exit the menu mode.	Press xSTOP.
If you do not press the key or button for one minute, the menu mode is automatically							Selecting the
cancelled and the window will return to normal display.							setting item
			(4)
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting)						Stop/Play/Rec**

Record/play menuREC Mode You can set the recording mode (bit rate):

	ST*:	You can record with high-quality stereo sound. (48 kbps)
	STLP:	You can record with stereo sound for longer time. (24 kbps)	OK/–/–
	SP:	You can record with better sound (monaural sound). (16 kbps)
	LP:	You can record for longer time (monaural sound). (8 kbps)
	Note: When the DIRECTNL switch is set to “ON”, a message will be recorded in
	monaural even in the “ST” or “STLP” recording mode.
Mic Sense	You can set the microphone sensitivity.		OK/–/OK
	High*:	To record at meetings or in a quiet and/or spacious place.
	Low:	To record dictation or in a noisy place.
VOR	You can activate or disable the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function for
	eliminating recording from soundless period.:
	ON:	Recording starts when the unit detects sound and “VOR” is displayed.
		Recording pauses when no sound is heard and “VOR Pause” is displayed.	OK/–/OK
	OFF*:	The VOR function is disabled. Normal recording operation is selected.

Note: VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set the “Mic Sense” according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set the “VOR” to “OFF”.

Add/Over		You can enable or disable the adding or overwrite recording mode:
		OFF*:	You cannot add a recording to avoid erasing a message by accidental	OK/–/–
			operation.
		Add REC: You can adds a recording to a previously recorded message during playback.
		Overwrite: You can adds an overwrite recording to a previously recorded message
			during playback.
DPC		You can set the playback speed:
		OFF*:	Messages will be played back at normal speed.	OK/OK/–
		ON:	You can adjust the speed of the playback between twice the normal speed
			(+100%) and half the normal speed (–50%)
Easy Search		You can activate or disable the easy search function:
		ON:	You can go back for approx. 3 seconds by pressing v (.), or advance for	OK/OK/–
			approx. 10 seconds by pressing V (>).
		OFF*:	You can go back or forward the messages by pressing v/V (./>).
Play Mode		You can set the playback mode when you press Nx:
		Cont Play*: The unit plays back all messages in a folder continuously.
		One MSG: The unit plays back one message and then stops at the beginning of the next		OK/OK/–
			message
		Repeat:	The unit plays back a message repeatedly until you press Nx or xSTOP.
			“Repeat MSG” and “ “ will be displayed.
	Erase menu
Erase a MSG		You can erase the currently selected message.		OK/OK/–
		(See the reverse side.)
Erase AllMSG You can erase all the messages in the selected folder.				OK/–/–
		(See the reverse side.)
Erase Folder		You can erase the selected folder and the messages contained in the folder.		OK/–/–
		(See the reverse side.)
Format		You can format a ”Memory Stick”. (See the reverse side.)		OK/–/–
	Edit menu
Priority		You can add priority marks (v) to the currently selected message.		OK/OK/–
		Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order of recording.
		(None*/v/vv/vvv) (See the reverse side.)
Move MSG		You can move the currently selected message to the desired folder.		OK/OK/–
		(See the reverse side.)
Alarm		You can set the alarm to the currently selected message.		OK/–/–
		(See the reverse side.)
Add Folder		You can add a new folder to the end of the current drive.		OK/–/–
		(See the reverse side.)
Edit Folder		You can change the icon and name of the currently selected folder.		OK/–/–
		(See the reverse side.)
	Preferences menu
Display		You can change the display mode on the display window.
		Elapse:	Displays the elapsed playback/recording time of one message (counter).	OK/OK/OK
		Remain:	Displays the remaining time indication.
		Name:	Displays the message name (title) if it is specified with the supplied Digital
			Voice Editor software.
Date&Time		You can set the clock manually or automatically:
		Automatic: If the unit is connected to a PC while the supplied Digital Voice Editor is

7xSTOP buttonPress here to stop operation.8SpeakerSound is heard when no headphones or active speaker are connected.9MEMORY STICK slotInsert the “Memory Stick Duo” or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” here.0USB connectorUse the USB cable to connect a PC here.qa VOLUME (volume) +/– buttonAdjust the playback sound with the button.qs DIVIDE buttonPress to divide a message during playback.qd A-B (repeat) button

Press to specify the beginning and ending points of the portion to be played back repeatedly.

Using the display windowOne message view1Folder icon

Displays the icon of the current folder. You can change the icon with the “Edit Folder” in the menu.

2Priority marks

Displays the priority marks specified with the “Priority” with the menu. You can renumber the messages in the order of their priority.

3Selected message number /Total number of the messages in the selected folder4Alarm indicatorAppears when the alarm is set for a message.5Playback sliderDisplays the current playback position.6Counter (Elapsed time)/Remaining time / Message name indicationThe display mode selected with the “Display” in the menu appears:Elapse: Displays the elapsed playback/recording time of one message (counter).Remain: Displays the remaining time of the message in the playbackmode, and theremaining recordable timein the stop and recording modes.Name: Displays the message name (title) if it is specified with the supplied Digital Voice Editor. (Some characters that are notcompatible with the unit may not be displayed.)7Recorded date and time indication

Recorded year, month, day, hours, and minutes of the current message are displayed.

8Repeat play indicator

Appears when “Repeat” (one message repeat playback mode) is selected with the “Play Mode” in the menu.

9Remaining memory indicatorDisplays the remaining memory:•During recording, the indicator decreases one by one.•When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the indicator flashes.•When the remaining time

reaches 1 minute, the remaining time indication 6 will flash regardless of the display mode.

normal speed (+100%) and half the normal speed (– 50%)).OFF: A message is played back at the normal speed.qk VOICE UP (Digital Voice Up) ON/OFF switch

You can make the playback sound well-balanced and more audible by enabling the Digital Voice Up function as follows:

ON: Digital Voice Up function is activated. Inaudible low-level part of a recorded message is amplified so that the overall recording is adjusted to its optimum level.

OFF: A message is played back without Digital Voice Up function.

Note

Depending on the area you purchased the unit, the Digital Voice Up switch name shown on the unit may differ.

ql Slit for a handstrapYou can attach a handstrap (not supplied) here.w; Battery compartment /DC IN 3V jackOpen the compartment lid and insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries.List view (in stop mode)qs Microphone sensitivity indication

Displays the current microphone sensitivity specified with the “Mic Sense” in the menu:

•H (High): To record at a meeting or in a quiet/ spacious place.•L (Low): To record for dictation or in a noisy place.qd Drive indicationDisplays the current drive::Built-in memory drive:“Memory Stick” driveqf Remaining battery indicator

Displays the remaining battery volume. When the AC power adaptor (not supplied) is connected, the indicator does not appear.

qg Folder name indication

Displays the name of the current folder. You can change the icon with the “Edit Folder” in the menu.

qh Messages list

Displays the list of the three messages in the current folder when “List View” in the menu is set to “ON”. The number and recorded date/time of each message is displayed. You can scroll the messages with v/V.

qj Scroll bar

Displays the current location of the displayed messages among the whole messages in the current folder.

Note

The effect of the back light of the display window may be reduced in a bright location.

Switching the one message view and the list view

You can choose how the messages will be displayed on the stop mode between list view and one message view as follows:

1

2 Press v/V to select (Preferences) and then press Nx.The Preferences menu is displayed.3 Press v/V to select “List View”.4 Press Nx.The “List View” setting window is displayed.

5 Press v/V to select “ON” (list view) or “OFF” (one message view) and then press Nx.

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.

To	Do this
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.
pause recording*	Press zXREC/PAUSE.
	During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in
	red and “REC Pause” flashes in the display window.
release pause and	Press zXREC/PAUSE.
resume recording	Recording resumes from that point.
listen to the current	Press xSTOP to stop recording, then press Nx.
recording
review the current	Press Nx during recording.
recording instantly
review during recording	Keep pressing v (.) during recording or
	recording pause.
	Recording stops and you can search backwards
	while listening to fast playback sound. After you
	release the key, playback starts from that point.
	You can add an overwrite recording from that point.

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

displayed, where you can select one

by pressing v or V.

(If you keep pressing v or V , the

display switches to the folders of

another drive.)

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

Set “VOR” in the menu to “ON”.Notes on recording

•While the OPR indicator flashes or lights in red or orange, do not remove the batteries or the AC adaptor (not supplied). 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.

		operating, the clock is automatically set according to the PC internal clock.	OK/–/–
	Manual*:	Displays the window to set the clock manually (05Y1M1D*).
		(See “Step 2: Setting the Clock”.)
Beep	You can turn on or off the beep.		OK/OK/OK
	ON*:	A beep will sound to indicate that operation has been accepted.
	OFF:	No beep sound will be heard except for the alarm.
LED	You can turn on or off the OPR (operation) indicator during operation.
	ON*:	The OPR indicator lights or flashes during operations such as recording or	OK/–/OK
		playback.
	OFF:	The OPR indicator turns off even during operation. (Even if you set the LED
		to “OFF”, the indicator lights when the unit is connected to the PC.)
Backlight	You can turn on or off the backlight on the display window during operation.		OK/OK/OK
	ON*:	The backlight on the display window lights during operation.
	OFF:	The backlight on the display window turns off during operation.
List View	You can select the list view or one message view in the stop mode.
	ON:	List of the messages is displayed in the stop mode.	OK/OK/–
	OFF*:	A message is displayed in the stop mode.

**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.

Remaining memory time

•When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and “Memory Full” will be displayed with an alarm sound. To continue recording, first erase

some of the messages.

Notes

•If data other than sound data is saved, the remaining memory time is displayed excluding the data. You can check the remaining memory by selecting “Remain” in the “Display” menu.

•When you set the “Beep” in the menu to “OFF”, an alarm sound (beep) does not sound.

0Recording mode indicationDisplays the current recording mode specified with the “REC Mode” in 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 modeqa VOR (Voice Operated Recording) indicator

Appears when the “VOR” in the menu is set to “ON” and the voice operated recording is activated.

The setting will be changed.6 Press xSTOP to return to the normal display.