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WARNING .......................................................5
Notice for users ................................................7
Preparing the recorder
Checking the Parts and Controls ...........8
Using the Display Window ....................10
Preventing Unintentional Operations
(HOLD) ...............................................16
Maintaining the Moderate Volume
Level(For European models only) ......17
Recharging the Battery ..........................18
Recharging the battery using
a computer ...................................................18
Recharging the battery using a USB AC
adaptor .........................................................19
Turning the IC Recorder On .................20
Turning the power on ....................................20
Turning the power off ...................................20
Using the standby function ...........................20
Using the power saving mode ......................21
Setting the Clock ...................................22
Setting the clock after recharging
the battery ....................................................22
Setting the clock using the menu .................23
Setting the Language to Be Used in
the Display Window ............................25
About the Home menu ..........................26
How to use the Home menu .........................27
Selecting a File .......................................28
Selecting a file using the menu .....................28
Selecting a file in the stop or playback
mode window ..............................................30
Displaying the file information ....................31
Inserting a microSD Card .....................32
Selecting the memory ............................34
Recording Files
Basic Recording .....................................35
Monitoring the recording .............................36
Stopping the recording ..................................37
Other operations ............................................37
Changing the Recording Settings .........38
Selecting the recording destination
folder .............................................................38
Selecting a recording scene for each
situation ........................................................39
Tips for better recording ...............................40
Changing the Scene Select settings ..............41
Changing the Scene Select setting to the
default values ...............................................42
Starting to Record Automatically in
Response to Sound
– the VOR Function ............................43
Playing Files
Basic Playback .......................................44
Stopping playback ..........................................44
Other operations ............................................45
Changing the Playback Settings ............46
Reducing noise or selecting the sound
effect in playback
– the Effect function ...................................46
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC
(Digital Pitch Control) function ...............48
Selecting the play mode ................................49
Convenient Playback Methods ..............50
Listening with better sound quality .............50
Searching forward/backward during
playback (Cue/Review) ..............................50
Locating the point you wish to start
playback quickly
– the Easy Search function .........................51
Playing Back a File at a Desired Time
with an Alarm ......................................52
Erasing Files
Erasing a File .........................................54
Erasing All Files in a Folder ..................56
Editing Files
Arranging Files in a Folder ...................57
Moving a file to a different folder ................57
Copying a file to the other memory ............58
Using a Track Mark ...............................60
Adding a track mark ......................................60
Erasing a track mark ......................................61
Erasing all the track marks in
the selected file at one time ........................62
Dividing a File .......................................63
Dividing a file at the current position .........63
Dividing a file at all the track mark
positions .......................................................64
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Renaming a Folder and a File................65
Changing a folder name ................................65
Changing a file name .....................................66
Protecting a File .....................................67
About the Menu Function
Menu Operation Modes ........................68
Menu Settings ........................................70
Utilizing Your Computer
Using the IC Recorder with Your
Computer ............................................79
Connecting the IC recorder to
your computer .............................................80
Structure of folders and files .........................81
Disconnecting the IC recorder from
your computer .............................................84
Copying Files from the IC Recorder to
Your Computer ....................................85
Copying Music Files from Your
Computer to the IC Recorder and
Playing Them Back .............................86
Copying a music file from your
computer to the IC recorder
(drag and drop) ...........................................86
Playing back music files copied from
your computer using the IC recorder .......87
Using the IC Recorder as USB
Memory ...............................................88
Using the Supplied Sound Organizer
Software ...............................................89
What you can do using Sound
Organizer......................................................89
System requirements for your
computer ......................................................91
Installing Sound Organizer ..........................92
The Sound Organizer window .....................94
Additional Information
Using a USB AC Adaptor.......................95
Disconnecting the IC recorder from
the AC outlet ................................................96
Precautions ............................................97
Specifications.........................................99
System requirements .....................................99
Design and specifications .......................... 101
Battery life .................................................... 103
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ..................................104
On the IC recorder operations .................. 105
On the Sound Organizer ............................ 110
Messages List .......................................112
System Limitations ..............................116
Trademarks ..........................................117
Listening for a Lifetime .......................118
Index ....................................................120
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Browsing the Operation Guide
To use the buttons in the Operation Guide
Click the buttons located in the upper right of the pages of this manual to jump
to “Table of Contents,” or “Index.”
Hints
You can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page number in the table of contents or
in the index.
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u can jump to the indicated page by clicking a page reference indication (e.g.,
p.
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on each page.
To s
earch for a reference page by keyword, enter the keyword into the find text field on
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eration procedures may differ, depending on your Adobe Reader version.
To change the page layout
The buttons on the Adobe Reader window enable you to select how pages are
displayed.
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Pages are displayed as a continuous
roll of pages, fitting the page width
inside the window. When you scroll,
the previous or next pages scroll up
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Pages are displayed one at a time,
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When you scroll, the display changes
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For users in France
At high volume, prolonged
listening to the personal
audio player can damage the
user’s hearing.
If you need to replace the
headphones/earphones, please refer to
the headphones/earphones model
corresponding to your device and
indicated below.
MD
R‑E706
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the European
Union and other European countries
with separate collection systems)
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, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for
the environment and human 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
disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Applicable accessory: Headphones
WARNING
Do not expose the batteries (battery
pack or batteries installed) to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or the like for a long time.
The recorded music is limited to
private use only. Use of the music
beyond this limit requires
permission of the copyright
holders.
Sony is not responsible for
incomplete recording/
downloading or damaged data
due to problems of the IC
recorder or computer.
Depending on the types of the
text and characters, the text
shown on the IC recorder may
not be displayed properly on
device. This is due to:
— Th
e capacity of the connected
IC recorder.
— Th
e IC recorder is not
functioning normally.
— C
ontent information is
written in the language or
the character that is not
supported by the IC recorder.
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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
shall not be treated as household
waste.
On certain batteries this symbol
might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. The chemical
symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead
(Pb) are added if the battery contains
more than 0.0005% mercury or
0.004% lead.
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
p
roduct 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 Office,
your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Notice for the customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in the countries
applying EU directives
The manufacturer of this product is
Sony Corporation, 1‑7‑1 Konan
Minato‑ku Tokyo, 108‑0075 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.
To prevent possible hearing
damage, do not listen at high
volume levels for long
periods.
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Notice for users
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.
Th
e s
oftware described herein may
also be governed by the terms of a
separate user license agreement.
Thi
s software is for Windows and
cannot be used for Macintosh.
Th
e s
upplied connection cable is for
the IC recorder ICD‑TX50. You
cannot connect other IC recorders.
Di
splay windows in this manual
may differ from what are actually
displayed on your IC recorder
depending on the area you
purchased the IC recorder and the
settings you have made.
What you record is for personal
enjoyment and use only. Copyright
laws prohibit other forms of use
without the permission of the
copyright holders.
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Checking the Parts and Controls
Front
Recording indicator
Display window
ST
OP button
REC (record)/PAUSE button
Speaker
Built-in microphone (stereo) (L)
Built-in microphone (stereo) (R)
Operation indicator
VOL (volume) –/+
*
button
(fast forward/up) button
/ENT (play/enter) button
*
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(fast backward/down)
button
BACK/HOME (back/home menu)
butt
on
T-MARK (Track mark) button
(USB) connector
Strap hole
(A strap is not supplied.)
*
These buttons and the jack have a tactile
dot. Use it as a reference point for
operations, or to identify each terminal.
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Rear
Clip
POWER•HOLD switch
microSD card slot
(headphone) jack
RESET button
You can reset the IC recorder by
pressing the button with a small pin,
etc. (
p
.
104).
Attaching the noise damper
By attaching the noise damper to the
IC recorder, you can reduce
vibration noises from a table or
other surface where the IC recorder
is placed.
Align the lower part of the noise
damper to the recorder at an angle
(), and then press the logo part
(), so that the noise damper clicks
in place.
To remove the noise damper
Lift the upper part of the noise damper
(in the reverse direction as described in
), and then remove it.
Tip
The noise damper is for decreasing the
possible noise from a table. When you
attach the IC recorder to your clothes,
remove the noise damper from the IC
recorder.
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Using the Display Window
Display when stopped
Note
The above window and the other windows
in this section display indications,
numbers, or items for explanatory
purposes. The actual windows may differ
from those displayed here.
File location indication
The selected file number is displayed
in the numerator and the total
number of files in the folder is
displayed in the denominator.
File indicator
F
ile name indication
Recorded date(year/month/day)_
number (e.g., 121021_001)
Counter (elapsed time) indication
In the stop mode: The current
position (the elapsed time from
the beginning of the current file)
In the playback mode: The elapsed
playback time of the current file
In the recording mode: The
cumulative recording time of the
current file
Track mark indicator
Displays the track mark number just
before the current position. Appears
when a track mark is set for a file.
Microphone sensitivity/scene
select setting indicator
Displays the currently selected
microphone sensitivity or scene
setting used for recording.
Microphone sensitivity:
: High
: Medium
: Low
Scene select setting:
: Shirt Pocket
: Meeting
: Voice Notes
: Interview
: My Scene
LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator
Appears when “LCF(Low Cut)” is
set to “ON” in the menu.
Remaining recording time
Displays the remaining recording
time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
If there is 10 hours or more time
remaining, the time is displayed in
hours.
If there is 10 minutes or more and
less than 10 hours time remaining,
the time is displayed in hours and
minutes.
If there is less than 10 minutes time
remaining, the time is displayed in
minutes and seconds. (The indicator
flashes during recording.)
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microSD card indication
Appears when a microSD card is
inserted and “Select Memory” in the
menu is set to “microSD Card.”
W
h
en “Built‑In Memory” is
selected, no indication is displayed.
Battery indicator
Displays the remaining battery
power. As the battery power is
depleted, the bars of the icon
disappears, one by one.
Progress bar (time line)
Displays the current stop or
playback position as a marker on the
time line from the left start point to
the right end point of the current
file.
Display of current file information
Title name indication
Recorded date(year/month/day)_
number (e.g., 121021_001) or a
registered title name
Artist name indication
Artist name (e.g., My Recording) or
a registered artist name.
Recorded date and time
indication
Displays the recorded date (year/
month/day) and time (hour/
minute).
File format indication
The file format and other pieces of
information such as bit rate, “VBR,”
or “MONO” are displayed. When
the IC recorder cannot get the file
format information of a file, the file
format is displayed a
s “
‑‑‑ ‑‑‑‑.”
Protect indicator
Appears when protection is set for a
file.
Alarm indicator
Appears when an alarm is set in a
file.
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Newly arriving podcast indication
Editorial message indication
When some editorial functions are
disabled for a file, a message is
displayed (e.g., Cannot Divide File
or Edit Track Mark).
Display when recording
Operation mode indicator
Displays the following, depending
on the current operation of the IC
recorder.
: playback
: recording
: recording pause (flashing)
: recording with the VOR
function, or recording pause with
the VOR function (flashing)
: fast backward (review), fast
forward (cue)
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Display during playback
Play mode /DPC/Alarm indicator
1: Appears when a file is
played back.
: Appears when files in one
folder are played back
continuously.
ALL:
A
ppears when all the files
are played back
continuously.
1: Appears when one file is
played back repeatedly.
: Appears when files in one
folder are played back
repeatedly.
ALL: Appears when all the files
are played back repeatedly.
: DPC (Digital Pitch
Control) playback (specified
playback speed)
: Alarm playback
Effect indicator
Appears when the sound quality is
set with “Effect” in the menu.
: Clear Voice 1
: Clear Voice 2
: Music: Pop
: Music: Rock
: Music: Jazz
: Music: Bass 1
: Music: Bass 2
Display in the HOLD status
HOLD indicator
Appears when the IC recorder enters
the HOLD status to prevent
unintentional operations.
All the button operations are
disabled.
Current time indication
Displays the current time when the
IC recorder entered the HOLD
status.
(e.g., 12:00 (24‑Hour time
display)/12:00 PM (12‑Hour time
display))
Hold indication
Appears when you perform a button
operation while the IC recorder is in
the HOLD status.
To release the HOLD status, slide
the POWER•HOLD switch towards
the center (
p. 16).
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Display during file selection
Category list
Folder list
File list
Category indication
Folders containing files are
categorized into recordable or
pl
ayback‑only area for managing
files.
Recording Files: Recordable area.
Used to manage files recorded
with the IC recorder.
Music: Playback‑only area. Used
to manage music files transferred
from your computer. You can use
only a limited number of editorial
functions.
Podcast: Playback‑only area. Used
to manage podcast files
transferred from your computer.
You cannot use any editorial
functions, except for deletion.
Folder indication
: A folder where you can record a
file
: A folder for playback only
: A folder for podcast files
Folder name
FOLDER01 to FOLDER05, or
specified folder name is displayed.
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Display during MENU operation
Home menu
Menu setting
Home menu
The Home menu consists of the
following five items, each
representing a major feature of the
IC recorder.
Scene Select
Select File
Erase Files
Edit
Settings
Hint
By selecting the following menu and
pressing /ENT, you can go back to the
window that was displayed before you
entered the menu mode:
and one of the following items appears,
depending on the operation you
performed before you entered the menu
mode: To Stop Screen/Return to
Playback/Return to REC
Item selection buttons
Press or to select an item,
and then press /ENT to confirm.
Menu items
The items of the selected menu are
displayed.
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Preventing Unintentional Operations (HOLD)
You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional
operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc.
To disable the button operations (HOLD status)
Slide the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “HOLD” to disable the
buttons while the power is on.
“HOLD” and the current time will appear for approximately 3 seconds,
indicating that all the button operations are disabled.
To enable the button operations
Slide the POWER•HOLD switch towards the center.
Note
When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the button operations are
disabled. To stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first.
Hint
Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any
button. (You cannot stop normal playback.)
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Maintaining the Moderate Volume Level
(For European models only)
The IC recorder limits the maximum volume to allows you to listen to the
sound at a moderate volume level when using the headphones.
When you try to adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the specified level,
the “Check The Volume Level” message appears.
Press /ENT, then adjust the volume.
Note
The volume is lowered automatically and the “Volume Lowered” message appears, if you
do not lower the volume for approximately 20 hours after the “Check The Volume Level”
message appears.
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Recharging the Battery
Recharging the battery using a computer
Connect the IC recorder to your computer.
Use the USB connecting cable supplied with the IC recorder to connect the
(USB) connector of the IC recorder and the USB port of a running
computer.
IC recorder
USB connecting
cable
Computer
To (USB) c
onnector
To USB port
of your
computer
While the battery is charging, “Connecting” and
the battery indicator are displayed in an
animation.
Battery indicator
When the battery is fully charged, the battery
indicator will indicate “
.” It takes about 1
hour and 30 minutes to fully charge an
exhausted battery.
*1
Fully charged indicator
When you use the IC recorder for the first time,
or if you have not used the IC recorder for a
long time, recharge it fully until the “
” battery
indicator appears.
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Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer.
Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains
data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable.
Make sure that the operation indicator does not light.
Perform the following operation on your computer.*
2
On the Windows taskbar at the bottom right of the desktop, left‑click the
following icon:
Left‑click “Eject IC RECORDER” (Windows 7), or “Safely remove USB
Mass Storage Device” (Windows XP, Windows Vista).
The icon and menu displayed can be different on different operating
systems. The icon may not always be displayed on the taskbar, depending
on your computer settings.
On a Macintosh screen, click the “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD”
ejection icon on the Finder side bar.
Remove the USB connecting cable from your computer and
the IC
recorder.
*
1
This is an approximation for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full
battery power at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power and the
condition of the battery.
*
2
For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your computer.
Recharging the battery using a USB AC adaptor
You can also charge the battery by using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied)
(
p
. 95).
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Turning the IC Recorder On
Turning the power on
Slide and hold the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” until
the window display appears. The IC recorder is turned on.
Turning the power off
Slide and hold the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of the “POWER”
until the “Power Off” animation is displayed. The IC recorder is turned off.
Hint
If there is no operation attempted for approximately 5 seconds in the stop mode, the
display turns off automatically (in the power saving mode). If there is no further operation
attempted for approximately 10 minutes, the IC recorder turns off completely (automatic
po
wer‑off function).
Using the standby function
Slide the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “HOLD” in the stop mode.
The IC recorder enters the standby mode, minimizing the battery consumption
of the IC recorder. You can resume operations immediately after you release
the HOLD status by sliding the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of
“POWER.” This function is useful when you want to wake up the IC recorder
quickly.
Hint
In the normal stop mode, the IC recorder turns off automatically if there is no operation
attempted for 10 minutes. In the standby mode, on the other hand, the IC recorder turns
off automatically if there is no operation attempted for 24 hours.
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Using the power saving mode
To save battery power, the power saving mode is set to “ON” by default.
In the power saving mode, if no operation is attempted for approximately 5
seconds in the stop mode and for approximately 10 seconds in the recording
and playback modes, the display turns off automatically. You can perform a
button operation, however, even while the display is turned off. To turn on the
display, press BACK/HOME.
Hint
To disable the power saving mode, press and hold BACK/HOME until the Home menu
appears, and then select “
Settings” – “Common Settings” – “Power Saving Mode.”
Set “Power Saving Mode” to “OFF.”
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Setting the Clock
You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time.
Setting the clock after recharging the battery
BACK/HOME
/ENT
When the clock is not set after you purchased the IC recorder and use it for the
first time, the “Set Date&Time” message appears and then the “Set
Date&Time?” confirmation message appears.
Press or to select “YES,” and then press /ENT.
The clock setting window is displayed and the year section begins to flash.
Set year, month, day, hour and minute.
Press or
to set the year, and then
press /ENT. Repeat this procedure to set
month, day, hour, and minute in sequence.
You can move the cursor back to an item by
pressing BACK/HOME.
When you set the minute and press /ENT,
the “Please Wait” animation appears and the
clock is set.
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Setting the clock using the menu
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the
menu.
Select “Date&Time” in the menu.
In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/
HOME until the Home menu appears.
Press or
to select “ Settings,”
and then press /ENT.
Press
or
to select “Common
Settings,” and then press /ENT.
Press
or
to select “Date&Time,”
and then press /ENT.
Press or to select
“Auto(Synchronizing)” or “Manual,” and
then press
/ENT.
When you select “Auto(Synchronizing),” the
clock is automatically adjusted using the clock
in the computer connected to the IC recorder
and on which the supplied Sound Organizer
software is started.
When you select “Manual,” proceed to the next
step.
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Set year, month, day, hour and minute.
Press or
to set the year, and then
press /ENT. Repeat this procedure to set
month, day, hour, and minute in sequence.
You can move the cursor back to an item by
pressing BACK/HOME.
When you set the minute and press /ENT,
the “Please Wait” animation appears and the
clock is set.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
Notes
If you do not press /ENT within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock
setting mode is canceled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode.
The t
ime is displayed either in 12‑Hour mode with “AM” or “PM,” or in 24‑Hour mode,
depending on the “Time Display” setting in the menu. The default setting differs,
depending on the region where you purchased the IC recorder.
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Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display
Window
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file
names, etc.
In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/
HOME to display the Home menu, then
select “
Settings”
”Common Settings”
”Language,” and then press /ENT.
Press or to select the language that you want to use, and
then press /ENT.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
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About the Home menu
BACK/HOME
/ENT
You can display the Home menu by pressing and holding BACK/HOME.
The Home menu is the starting point of each feature of the IC recorder, such as
editing or making various settings.
Home menu
The Home menu consists of the following five items. Press or to
select a Home menu item, and then press /ENT to confirm:
Scene Select
Select File
Erase Files
Edit
Settings
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How to use the Home menu
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
When you press or to select an item and then press /ENT, you
can display the menu window one‑layer down. Pressing BACK/HOME button
returns to the menu window one‑layer up. Whichever layer of a menu window
you display, you can go back directly to the Home “Scene Select” menu window
by pressing and holding BACK/HOME.
Home menu
Sub menu
Menu setting
Stop/Playback/Record window
/ENT
/ENT
BACK: Press BACK/HOME.
HOME: Press and hold BACK/HOME.
To exit the Home menu, press STOP.
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Selecting a File
Selecting a file using the menu
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
You can select a folder and a file for recording, playing, or editing as follows:
Display the “ Select File” menu.
In the stop or playback mode, press and
hold BACK/HOME until the Home menu
appears.
Press
or
to select “ Select File,”
and then press /ENT.
Select a category.
Press or to select “
Recording Files,”
“
Music,” or “ Podcast,” and then press
/ENT.
Note
When you purchase the IC recorder, you can select the “ Recording Files” category
only. You cannot select the other categories because there are no files currently saved
in the categories. When you transfer files from your computer, you can display folders
for those categories.
Select a folder.
When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5
fo
lders already available (FOLDER01‑05) in the
“
Recording Files” category.
Press or to select the desired folder,
and then press /ENT.
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Select a file.
Press or to select the desired file, and
then press /ENT.
The playback mode window of the selected file
is displayed.
Press STOP to stop playback.
You can switch files by pressing or .
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Selecting a file in the stop or playback mode window
BACK/HOME
/ENT
In the stop or playback mode, press BACK/HOME.
The file list of the current folder is displayed. By pressing BACK/HOME
repeatedly, you can display the folder list, category list, and the “
Select File”
window in sequence.
In each window, you can press or to select an item and then press
/ENT to confirm.
Note
When you display a folder list during playback, playback stops.
BACK/HOME
/ENT
File list
BACK/HOME
/ENT
Folder list
BACK/HOME
/ENT
Category List
BACK/HOME
/ENT
“Select File” window
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Displaying the file information
STOP
You can display the file information of the current file by pressing STOP in
the stop mode. By pressing S
TOP repeatedly, you can display the rest of the
file information, and then return to the stop mode window.
STOP
ST
OP
ST
OP
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Inserting a microSD Card
In addition to the built‑in memory, you can record files on a microSD card.
In this manual, microSD cards and microSDHC cards are generally referred to
as a “microSD card.”
In the stop mode, open the lid of the microSD card slot, and then
insert a microSD card into the microSD card slot as illustrated
below un
til it clicks into place.
With the terminal side
facing forward and the
indented side facing up
To remove a microSD card
In the stop mode, push the microSD card into the slot. When it pops out,
remove it from the microSD card slot.
Structure of folders and files
5 folders are created in a microSD card in addition to those in the built‑in
memory. The structure of folders and files is somewhat different from that of
th
e built‑in memory (
p
. 81).
Notes
If a microSD card is not recognized, remove it and then insert it into the IC recorder
again.
Do n
ot insert any liquid, metal, flammable or any object other than a microSD card into
the microSD card slot. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or malfunctions.
Bef
ore recording, we recommend that you copy all the data stored on the microSD card
to your computer and format the microSD card on the IC recorder so it contains no
data.
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About compatible microSD cards
You can use microSD/microSDHC cards with the IC recorder.
Due to the file system specifications of the IC recorder, you can record and play
back an LPCM file smaller than 2 GB, and an MP3/WMA/AAC‑LC file smaller
than 1 GB using a microSD card.
Note
Operations of all types of compatible microSD cards are not guaranteed.
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Selecting the memory
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
microSD card slot
You can switch the memory between the built‑in memory and a microSD card
by using the menu:
To switch the memory to the microSD card, insert a microSD card
into the microSD card slot (
p
. 32).
In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/
HOME to display the Home menu, then
select “
Settings”
”Select Memory,” and
then press /ENT.
Press or to select “microSD Card”
or “Built-In Memory,” and then press
/ENT.
If you select “microSD Card” and the microSD
card has not been formatted, proceed to the
next step. Otherwise, proceed to step 6.
When the microSD card is not formatted, press and hold BACK/
HOME to display the Home menu, then select “
Settings”
”Common Settings”
“Format,” and then press /ENT.
“All Data in microSD Card Will be Erased” is displayed. Then “Execute?”
will be displayed.
Press or to select “YES,” and then press /ENT.
The “Please Wait” animation appears, and the microSD card is formatted.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
When you select “microSD Card,” the microSD card icon
is displayed.
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Basic Recording
STOP
POWER•HOLD
/ENT
REC/PAUSE
Recording indicator/
Operation Indicator
Built-in microphones (L/R)
The following are the basic recording procedures using the specified
microphone sensitivity and recording mode.
Note
Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches
the IC recorder during recording.
Hint
Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the
recording (
p.
36).
Slide the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” to turn
on the IC recorder (
p
. 20), or towards the center to release the IC
recorder from the HOLD status (
p
. 16).
The stop mode window appears.
Select the desired destination folder in the menu (
p.38).
Tip
If you do not set a destination folder, a file will be recorded in “FOLDER01” in the
“
Recording Files” category of the built‑in memory or the microSD card.
To record with the IC recorder in a shirt
pocket, place the IC recorder in the pocket,
secured with
the clip.
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To record with the IC recorder on a table or
other surface, attach the supplied noise
damper to the IC recorder and place the IC
recorder so that the built-in microphones
face the direction of the source to be
recorded.
In the stop mode, press REC/PAUSE.
The recording indicator and the operation
indicator light in red.
You do not need to press and hold REC/
PAUSE while recording.
The new file will be automatically recorded as
the last file in the specified destination folder.
Hint
You can select a recording scene setting such as “Shirt Pocket” or “Interview” that suits the
recording situation (
p.
39).
Monitoring the recording
VOL−/+
If you connect the supplied stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack, you
can monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing
VOL –/+, but the recording level is fixed.
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Stopping the recording
Press STOP.
The “Please Wait” animation appears on the display and the operation
indicator flashes in orange. The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the
current recording file.
Note while accessing
The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when
the “Please Wait” animation appears on the display, or the operation indicator
flashes in orange. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove a
microSD card or press the RESET button. Also, do not disconnect or connect
the USB AC adaptor (not supplied) when you are using the USB AC adaptor.
Doing so may damage the data.
Other operations
To Do this
pause recording
*
Press REC/PAUSE.
During recording pause, the recording indicator
and operation indicator flash in red and “
” and
the counter indication begins to flash in the display
window.
release pause and resume recording
Press REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes
from that point. (To stop recording after pausing
recording, press
S
TOP.)
review the current recording
instantly
Press /ENT. Recording stops and playback
starts from the beginning of the file just recorded.
review during recording
Press and hold during recording or recording
pause. Recording stops and you can search
backwards while listening to fast playback sound.
After you release , playback starts from that
point.
*
1 hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder
enters the stop mode.
Hint
You can make new folders or erase unwanted folders using the supplied Sound Organizer
software (
p
. 89).
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Changing the Recording Settings
Selecting the recording destination folder
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
You can set the folder in which a recording file is saved. You can select a folder
in the “
Recording Files” category each for the built‑in memory and microSD
card.
In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/
HOME to display the Home menu, then
select “
Settings”
”Recording Settings,”
and then press /ENT.
Press or to select “Save
Destination,” and then press /ENT.
Press or to select the desired
destination folder, and then press /ENT.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
Hint
If the specified destination folder is filled with the maximum number of files when you
start recording, the destination folder is automatically switched to another available folder
and the file will be recorded in that folder.
If this occurs, a message notifying you that the destination folder has been changed will be
displayed when you stop recording.
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Selecting a recording scene for each situation
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
According to various recording scene, you can change the items for recording,
such as REC Mode (
p
.
72), Mic Sensitivity (
p. 73), etc., to the
recommended settings in bulk. You can change the settings for each item.
In the stop or playback mode, press and
hold BACK/HOME until the Home menu
appears.
Press /ENT.
The scene select setting window is displayed.
Press or to select a scene you
want, and then press /ENT.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
Scenes Descriptions
Shirt Pocket To record with the IC recorder in a shirt pocket.
Meeting To record in a variety of situations, such as recording in
a spacious conference room.
Voice Notes To record dictation with a microphone in front of your
mouth.
Interview To record human voice at a distance of 1 to 2 meters (40
to 80 in.).
My Scene Use to keep your favorite settings.
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Tips for better recording
There are ways of making better recordings other than using scene selection.
Recording at a meeting
When recording with the IC recorder placed on
a table, you can reduce noise by attaching the
supplied noise damper to the IC recorder.
By placing the IC recorder on a handkerchief,
et
c., you can also record with clear, low‑noise
sound, minimizing vibration noise from the
desk.
Recording a voice note
By placing the IC recorder close to one side of
your mouth, you can prevent breathing on the
bui
lt‑in microphones, and record with clear
sound.
Recording an interview
Place the IC recorder so that the built‑in
microphones face the interviewee.
Recording with the IC recorder in a shirt pocket
By inserting the IC recorder in a shirt pocket,
secured with the clip, you can reduce the noise that
may be caused if cloth, etc., accidentally rubs the
IC recorder during recording.
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Changing the Scene Select settings
In the stop or playback mode, press and
hold BACK/HOME to display the Home
menu, then select “
Settings”
”Recording Settings”
”Scene Edit,” and
then press /ENT.
Press or to select the scene you
want to change the settings, and then
press
/ENT.
Press or to select “Edit” or “Edit
from Current Setting,” and then press /
ENT.
Press or to select the item you
want to change, and then press /ENT.
Press or to select a setting item, and then press /ENT.
For details on the menu items and settings, see “Menu Settings.”
(
p
. 72 –
73)
Press or to select “Edit Complete,”
and then press /ENT.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
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Changing the Scene Select setting to the default values
In the stop or playback mode, press and hold BACK/HOME to
display the Home menu, then select “
Settings”
”Recording
Settings”
”Scene Edit,” and then press /ENT.
Press or to select the scene you want to change the
settings to the default values, and then press /ENT.
Select “Set Default Value,” and then press
/ENT.
“Set to Default Value?” will be displayed.
Press or to select “YES,” and then press /ENT.
The menu item settings of the selected scene will be set to the default
values.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
Default settings
For details on the menu items and settings, see pages 72 and 73.
Shirt Pocket Meeting Voice Notes Interview My Scene
REC Mode MP3
192kbps
MP3
192kbps
MP3
128kbps
MP3
192kbps
MP3
192kbps
Mic Sensitivity
Medium High Low Medium Medium
LCF(Low Cut) ON ON ON ON ON
VOR OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
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Starting to Record Automatically in Response to
Sound – the VOR Function
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
REC/PAUSE
You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON,” to make
the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound that
exceeds a specified level, and pause when sound falls to a level lower than a
specified level.
Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the
Home menu, then select “
Settings”
”Recording Settings”
”VOR,” and then
press /ENT.
Press or to select “ON,” and then press /ENT.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
Press REC/PAUSE.
“
” appears in the display window.
When the IC recorder detects sound that falls below a specified level, the
“
” and the counter indication flash, and the VOR recording pauses.
When the IC recorder detects sound that exceeds a specified level during
the VOR recording pause, the VOR recording starts again.
To cancel the VOR function
Set “VOR” to “OFF” in step .
Note
The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set “Mic Sensitivity” in the menu
according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have
changed the “Mic Sensitivity” setting, or for an important recording, set “VOR” to “OFF”
in the menu.
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Basic Playback
STOP
/ENT
POWER•HOLD
Operation indicator
VOL−/+
Slide the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” to turn
on the IC recorder (
p
. 20), or towards the center to release the IC
recorder from the HOLD status (
p
. 16).
The stop mode window appears.
Select the desired file to be played back (
p. 28).
If you do not select a file, the file just recorded will be played back.
Press /ENT.
Playback starts, and the operation indicator will
light in green.
Press VOL –/+ to adjust the volume.
Stopping playback
Press STOP.
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Other operations
To Do this
stop at the current position
(Playback Pause function)
Press /ENT. To resume playback from that
point, press /ENT again.
go back to the beginning of the
current file
Press once.
*
1
*
2
go back to previous files
Press repeatedly. (During the stop mode,
keep the button pressed to go back the files
continuously.
*
3
)
skip to the next file
Press once.
*
1
*
2
skip to the succeeding files
Press repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep
the button pressed to skip the files continuously.
*
3
)
*
1
When a track mark is set, the IC recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or
after the current point (
p
. 60).
*
2
These operations are for when “Easy Search” is set to “OFF” (
p
. 51, 75).
*
3
In the continuous searching mode, the IC recorder does not locate track marks.
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Changing the Playback Settings
Reducing noise or selecting the sound effect in playback – the Effect
function
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
You can reduce noise in playback or select the sound effect that suits the file to
be played back.
Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the
Home menu, then select “
Settings”
”Playback Settings,”
and then press
/ENT.
Press or to select “Effect,” and
then press /ENT.
Press or to select effect you want
for the playback, and then press /ENT.
In the stop mode, the selected file is played back
automatically to reproduce the selected effect
for your confirmation.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
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Option items Description
OFF Disables the effect function.
Clear Voice 1 Reduces noise, excluding that of the human voice, and adjusts low
and loud voices to the optimum volume automatically, making sound
cle
ar and easy‑to‑listen‑to.
Clear Voice 2 Makes sound quality clearer, with stronger noise reduction and
automatic volume adjustment functions than those of “Clear Voice 1.”
Music: Pop Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals.
Music: Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.
Music: Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for a lively sound.
Music: Bass 1 Emphasizes the bass sound.
Music: Bass 2 Emphasizes the bass sound even more.
Tip
The effects of “Clear Voice 1” and “Clear Voice 2” are optimized for playback of voices,
including those in conversation, and not suitable for music playback.
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Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.50 times to 2.00 times
normal. The file is played back in natural tones by means of a digital processing
function.
Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the
Home menu, then select “
Settings”
”Playback Settings,”
”DPC(Speed
Control),”
and then press /ENT.
To play back at the currently set speed,
press or
to select “ON,” and then
press /ENT. Skip to step 4.
To change the playback speed, press
or to selec
t “Set Speed,” and then press
/ENT.
Press or to adjust the playback
speed.
The speed decreases by 0.05 times (from ×0.50
to ×1.00).
The speed increases by 0.10 times (from ×1.00 to ×2.00).
When you press and hold each button, you can change the speed
continuously.
In the stop mode, the selected file is played back automatically at the
specified playback speed for your confirmation.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
To resume normal playback speed
Select “OFF” in step .
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Note
You cannot play back an LPCM file at a speed exceeding 1.00 times the recorded speed. If
you attempt to adjust the playback speed faster than that limit, “NO FAST” appears in the
display window.
Selecting the play mode
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
You can select the play mode in the menu.
Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the
Home menu, then select “
Settings”
”Playback Settings,”
”Play Mode,” and
then press /ENT.
Press or to select “1,” “ ,” “ALL,” “ 1,” “ ,” or “ ALL,”
and then press /ENT.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
Option items Description/reference page
1 A file is played back.
Files in one folder are played back continuously.
ALL All the files are played back continuously.
1 One file is played back repeatedly.
Files in one folder are played back repeatedly.
ALL All the files are played back repeatedly.
To play back the current file repeatedly
During playback, press and hold /ENT.
“
” appears and the current file is played back repeatedly. To resume normal
playback, press /ENT again.
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Convenient Playback Methods
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
(headphone) jack
Listening with better sound quality
To listen with the headphones:
Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack. The
bui
lt‑in speaker will be automatically disconnected.
To li
sten from an external speaker:
Connect an active speaker to the (headphone) jack.
Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)
To search forward (Cue):
Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you wish to
resume playback.
T
o search backward (Review):
Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you wish to
resume playback.
The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound. This is useful to
check one word forward or back. Then, if you press and hold the button, the IC
recorder starts to search at higher speed.
When files are played back or searched to the end of the last file
When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last file, “FILE END” lights up for
approx. 5 seconds.
Wh
en “FILE END” and the operation indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at the
beginning of the last file.
If y
ou press and hold while “FILE END” is lit, the files are played back rapidly, and
normal playback will start at the point you release the button.
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Locating the point you wish to start playback quickly – the Easy Search
function
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
When “Easy Search” is set to “ON” in the menu, you can go back for the
specified reverse skip time by pressing once, and can go forward for the
specified forward skip time by pressing once during playback. This
function is useful for locating a specific point in a long recording such as one
made at a meeting.
Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the
Home menu, then select “
Settings”
”Playback Settings,”
”Easy Search,” and
then press /ENT.
To go forward or backward for the
specified skip time, press or
to
select “ON,” and then press /ENT. Skip to
st
ep 5.
To change the time to go forward or backward
when searching, press or to select
“Set Skip Time,” and then press /ENT.
Press or to select “Set Forward
Skip” or “Set Reverse Skip,” and then press
/ENT.
Press or to select the skip time,
and then press /ENT.
Hint
To adjust both the forward and backward skip times, repeat steps 1 through 4.
Forward Skip 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 5min, or 10min
Reverse Skip 1sec, 3sec, 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min, 5min, or 10min
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
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Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an
Alarm
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected file at a desired time.
You can have a file played back on a specified date, once every week, or at the
same time every day. You can set an alarm for a file.
Select the file you want to play back with an alarm.
Enter the alarm setting mode.
In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/
HOME to display the Home menu, then
select “
Settings”
”Playback Settings,”
“Alarm,” and then press /ENT.
Press or
to select “ON,” and then press /ENT.
Set the alarm date and time.
Press or to select “Date,” a day of
the week, or “Daily,” and then press
/ENT.
When you select “Da
te”:
Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in
“Setting the Clock” (
p
. 22).
When you select a day of the week or “Daily”:
P
ress or to set the hour, and then press /ENT. Press or
to set the minute, and then press /ENT.
You can move the cursor back to an item by pressing BACK/HOME.
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Press or to select a favorite alarm
pattern, and then press /ENT.
The “Please Wait” animation appears and the
alarm setting becomes effective.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
To change the alarm setting
Select the file you want to change its alarm setting, and then follow steps
through .
To cancel the alarm setting
Follow steps and . In step ‑ select “OFF” and press /ENT. The
alarm will be canceled and the alarm indicator will disappear from the file
information window.
When the set date and time comes
At the set time, the IC recorder is automatically turned on and “ALARM” is
displayed in the display window. Then the alarm and the selected file will be
played back using the selected alarm pattern.
When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically. (When the
alarm pattern is set to “Beep&Play” or “Play,” the IC recorder will stop at the
beginning of the selected file.)
To stop the alarm playback
Press any button other than VOL –/+ while the alarm sound is heard. If the
HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any
button.
To confirm the alarm setting
In the stop mode, press STOP twice to display the file information window.
When the “” (alarm indicator) appears, the alarm has been set.
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Erasing a File
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
POWER•HOLD
Note
Once a file has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
Slide the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” to turn
on the IC recorder (
p
. 20), or towards the center to release the IC
recorder from the HOLD status (
p
. 16).
The stop mode window appears.
In the stop or playback mode, select the file you want to erase
(
p
. 28).
Press and hold BACK/HOME until the Home menu appears.
Press or to select “ Erase Files,”
and then press /ENT.
Press or to select “Erase a File,”
and then press /ENT.
“Erase the File?” is displayed and the specified
file is played back for confirmation.
Press or to select “YES,” and then
press /ENT.
The “Please Wait” animation appears and the
selected file will be erased.
When a file is erased, the remaining files will advance so that there will be
no space between files.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
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Erasing All Files in a Folder
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
In the stop mode, select the folder containing the files you want to
erase (
p
. 28).
Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the
Home menu, then select ”
Erase Files”
”Erase All Files,” and then press /ENT.
“Erase All Files?” will be displayed.
Press or to select “YES,” and then
press /ENT.
The “Please Wait” animation appears and all
files in the selected folder will be erased.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
To cancel erasing
Select “NO” in step , and then press /ENT.
Tip
If a folder contains a file with protection setting, you cannot erase the file.
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Arranging Files in a Folder
Moving a file to a different folder
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
Select the file you want to move.
Press and hold BACK/HOME until the Home menu appears.
Press or to select “ Edit,” and
then press /ENT.
Press or to select “Edit Files,” and
then press /ENT.
Press or to select “Move File,” and
then press /ENT.
Press or to select the category of
the destination folder, and then press
/ENT.
Note
When you select the “ Music” category as the destination, you can move a file to a
folder containing the type of files the IC recorder can play.
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Press or to select the folder that
you want to move the file into, and then
press
/ENT.
The “Please Wait” animation appears and the
file is moved to the last position in the
destination folder.
When you move a file to another folder, the
original file in the previous folder will be erased.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
To cancel moving the file
Press STOP before step .
Copying a file to the other memory
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
microSD card slot
You can copy files between the built‑in memory and a microSD card, which is
useful in saving a backup. Before starting the operation, insert a microSD card
to be used for copying into the microSD card slot.
Select the file you want to copy.
When you want to copy a file from a microSD card to the built‑in memory,
set the source memory media to “microSD Card” (
p.
34).
Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the
Home menu, then select “
Edit”
“Edit
Files”
“File Copy,” and then press /ENT.
“Copy to microSD card Select Folder” or “Copy
to B
uilt‑In Memory Select Folder” appears and
the category selection window is displayed.
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Press or to select the category of the destination folder,
and then press /ENT.
The folder list of the selected category is displayed.
Note
When you select the “ Music” category as the destination, you can copy a file to a
folder containing the type of files the IC recorder can play.
Press or to select the folder that you want to copy the file
into, and then press /ENT.
The “Please Wait” animation appears and the file is copied as the last file in
the destination folder. A file will be copied with the identical file name.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
To cancel the copy operation
Press STOP before step .
To cancel the copy operation during copying
While the “Please Wait” animation is displayed during copying in step , press
S
TOP.
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Using a Track Mark
Adding a track mark
T-MARK
/ENT
You can add a track mark at a point at which you would like to divide a file
later or locate during playback. You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to
each file.
During recording, playing back, or recording pausing,
pr
ess T‑MARK at the position you want to add a track
mark.
The (Track mark) indicator and a track number flash
three times, and a track mark is added.
Locating a track mark and starting playback at the track mark
Press or in the stop mode. When the (Track mark) indicator
flashes once, press /ENT.
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Erasing a track mark
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
Stop at a position after the track mark you
would like to erase.
Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the
Home menu, then select “
Edit”
“Edit
Files”
“Erase Track Mark,” and then press
/ENT.
“Erase Track Mark?” will be displayed.
Press or to select “YES,” and then press /ENT.
The “Please Wait” animation appears and the selected track mark will be
erased.
Stop position
Erase track mark
The track mark just before the stop position will be erased.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
To cancel erasing
Select “NO” in step , and then press /ENT.
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Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
Select a file from which you want to erase the track marks.
Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the
Home menu, then select “
Edit”
“Edit
Files”
“Erase All Track Marks,” and then
press /ENT.
“Erase All Track Marks?” will be displayed.
Press or to select “YES,” and then press /ENT.
The “Please Wait” animation appears and all the track marks will be erased
at one time.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
To cancel erasing
Select “NO” in step , and then press /ENT.
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Dividing a File
Dividing a file at the current position
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
You can divide a file in the stop mode, so that the file is divided into two parts
and new file numbers are added to the divided file names. By dividing a file,
you can easily find the point from which you want to play back when you make
a long recording such as one made at a meeting. You can divide a file until the
total number of files in the folder reaches the maximum number allowed.
Stop the file at the position where you want to divide a file.
Press and hold BACK/HOME to display the
Home menu, then select “
Edit”
“Edit
Files”
“Divide at Current Position,” and
then press /ENT.
“Divide at Current Position?” will be displayed.
Press or to select “YES,” and then press /ENT.
The “Please Wait” animation appears, and the file is divided. The divided
files will be suffixed with a sequential number (“_1” for the original file,
and “_2” for the new file).
A file is divided.
File 1 File 2 File 3
File 2_2File 2_1File 1 File 3
A suffix made up of a sequential number is
added to a file name of the divided files.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
To cancel dividing
Select “NO” in step , and then press /ENT.
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Dividing a file at all the track mark positions
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
Select the file you want to divide.
In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/
HOME to display the Home menu, then
select “
Edit”
“Edit Files”
“Divide All
Track Marks,” and then press /ENT.
“Divide All Track Marks?” will be displayed.
Press or to select “YES,” and then press /ENT.
The “Please Wait” animation appears, and the file is divided at all the track
mark positions. All the existing track marks in the files will be erased.
A suffix made up of a sequential number is added each of the divided files.
File 1
A file is divided at all the track marks.
File1_01 File 1_02 File 1_03
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
To cancel dividing
Select “NO” in step , and then press /ENT.
To cancel the division operation during dividing
While the “Please Wait” animation is displayed during division in step ,
press S
TOP.
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Renaming a Folder and a File
Changing a folder name
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
You can change a name of a folder used to store files recorded with the IC
recorder.
You can choose a new folder name from the templates.
Select the folder which you want to rename from the folder list in
the “
Recording Files” category.
In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/
HOME to display the Home menu, then
select “
Edit”
“Change Names,” and then
press /ENT.
Press or to select “Change Folder
Name,” and then press /ENT.
Press or to select a favorite folder
name, and then press /ENT.
The “Please Wait” animation appears and the
folder name will be changed.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
Hints
When you specify a folder name that already exists, a suffix made up of a sequential
number (2 to 10) is added to the name of the new folder.
Wh
en you choose “FOLDER” from the templates, a suffix made up of a sequential
number (01 to 10) is added to each of the folder names.
Yo
u can use the supplied Sound Organizer software to edit the templates or rename a
folder directly.
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Changing a file name
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
You can rename a file by prefixing characters from a desired template to the file
name. A file in the recordable area can be renamed. You can choose characters
to be added from the templates.
Select the file which you want to rename from the folder list in the
“
Recording Files” category.
In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/
HOME to display the Home menu, then
select “
Edit”
“Change Names”
“Change File Name,” and then press
/ENT.
Press or to select the desired
characters to be prefixed to the file name,
and then press
/ENT.
The “Please Wait” animation appears and the
selected characters are added to the file name
separated from it by an underbar (_).
(e.g., If “A” is added to the file 11215_001, it
becomes A_11215_001)
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
Hint
You can use the supplied Sound Organizer software to edit the templates or rename a file
directly.
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Protecting a File
ST
OP
BACK/HOME
/ENT
To prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited, you can protect an
important file. When a file is protected, the
(protect) indicator is displayed in
the file information window, showing that the file is regarded as a read‑only file
you cannot erase or edit.
Display the file which you want to protect from a folder in the
“
Recording Files” or “ Music” category.
In the stop mode, press and hold BACK/
HOME to display the Home menu, then
select “
Edit”
“Edit Files”
“Protect,”
and then press /ENT.
Press or to select “ON,” and then press /ENT.
The file is protected.
Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
To release protection
Select “OFF” in step , and then press /ENT.
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Menu Operation Modes
Home menus Sub menus Menu items
Operation mode ( : the
setting can be made/
—: the setting cannot be
made)
Stop
mode
Playback
mode
Recording
mode
Scene Select
-
Select File
-
Erase Files
Erase a File
-
Erase All Files
- -
Edit
Edit Files Protect
- -
Divide at Current Position
- -
Divide All Track Marks
- -
Move File
- -
File Copy
- -
Erase Track Mark
- -
Erase All Track Marks
- -
Change Names Change Folder Name
- -
Change File Name
- -
Settings
Recording Settings Scene Edit
-
Save Destination
- -
REC Mode
-
Mic Sensitivity
LCF(Low Cut)
VOR
Playback Settings DPC(Speed Control)
Effect
Easy Search
Play Mode
Alarm
- -
Select Memory
- -
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Home menus Sub menus Menu items
Operation mode ( : the
setting can be made/
—: the setting cannot be
made)
Stop
mode
Playback
mode
Recording
mode
Settings
Common Settings LED
Power Saving Mode
Language
- -
Date&Time
- -
Time Display
Beep
Format
- -
System Information
- -
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Menu Settings
Sub menus Menu items Settings
(* : Initial setting)
See
page
Scene Select
Allows you to choose a recording scene according to each recording situation as follows:
(Shirt Pocket)*, (Meeting), (Voice Notes), (Interview), (My Scene).
You can change the items for recording to the recommended settings in bulk.
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Select File
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Erase Files
Erase a File Erases a file.
Before attempting to erase a file, select the file to be erased, and then
go to the menu window.
YES: Th
e file will be erased.
NO: The file will not be erased.
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Erase All Files Erases all the files in a folder.
Before attempting to erase files, select the folder from which all files
are to be erased, and then go to the menu window.
YES: A
ll the files in a folder will be erased.
NO: All the files in a folder will not be erased.
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Edit
Edit Files Protect Protects a file to prevent the file from
being erased, divided, or being moved.
ON:
The file will be protected.
OFF*: Fi
le protection is not executed.
The file can be erased, edited, or
moved.
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Divide at Current Position Divides a file into two.
YES:
Th
e file will be divided into two.
NO: File division is not executed.
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Divide All Track Marks Divides a file at all the track mark
positions.
YES: Th
e file will be divided at all the
track mark positions.
NO:
Division at all track marks is not
executed.
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Move File Moves the selected file to the selected
folder.
Before attempting to move a file, select
the file to be moved, and then go to the
menu window.
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Sub menus Menu items Settings
(* : Initial setting)
See
page
Edit Files File Copy Copies the selected file from the built‑
in memory to the desired folder on a
microSD card, or from a microSD card
to t
he desired folder on the built‑in
memory.
Before attempting to copy a file, select
the file to be copied and then go to the
menu window.
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Erase Track Mark Erases the track mark just before the
current position.
YES:
Th
e track mark will be erased.
NO: The track mark will not be erased.
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Erase All Track Marks Erases all the track marks of the
selected file.
YES: A
ll the track marks will be erased.
NO: All the track marks will not be
erased.
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Change Names Change Folder Name Renames a folder by selecting a
template.
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Change File Name Renames a file by selecting a template
and prefixing the characters of the
selected template to the file name.
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Sub menus Menu items Settings
(* : Initial setting)
See
page
Settings
Recording Settings Scene Edit Edits the settings of the various
recording menu items which have been
pre‑set in the “Scene Select” menu.
Edi
t: Changes the settings from the
settings in the selected scene
item. When you select “Edit
Complete,” the settings become
effective.
Edit from Current Setting:
Changes the settings that have
been pre‑set in the menu. When
you select “Edit Complete,” the
settings become effective.
Set Default Value:
Changes the settings to the
default settings.
E
x
ecute: Changes the settings to the
default settings and
completes the process.
Ca
ncel: Completes the process
without changing the
settings.
Hint
You can edit the following menu items:
“REC Mode”, “Mic Sensitivity” (
p.
73), “LCF(Low Cut)” (
p.
73),
“VOR” (
p.
43)
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Save Destination Sets the destination folder in which
files are recorded. You can specify a
folder in the “
Recording Files”
category each for the built‑in memory
a
nd the microSD card.
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REC Mode Sets the recording mode.
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit:
LPCM (not compressed) in
st
ereo high‑quality recording
mode
MP3 192kbps*:
MP3 (compressed) in stereo
st
andard‑quality recording
mode
MP3 128kbps:
MP3 (compressed) in long play
stereo recording mode
MP3 48kbps(MONO):
MP3 (compressed) in monaural
standard recording mode
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Sub menus Menu items Settings
(* : Initial setting)
See
page
Recording Settings Mic Sensitivity Sets the microphone sensitivity.
High
:
To record a sound far away from
the IC recorder or a low sound,
such as recording in a spacious
room.
Medium
*
:
To record the sound of a normal
conversation or meeting, such as
recording in a meeting space or
during interview.
Low
:
To record dictation with a
microphone in front of your
mouth, a sound near the IC
recorder, or a loud sound.
—
LCF(Low Cut) Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function
to cut a low frequency to reduce the
noise from a projector, or the roaring
noise from wind; therefore you can
record a file more clearly.
ON*:
Th
e LCF function is activated.
OFF: The LCF function is canceled.
—
VOR Sets the VOR (Voice Operated
Recording) function.
O
N:
Recording starts when the IC
recorder detects sound that
exceeds a specified level and
pauses when the detected sound
falls below a specified level. The
VOR function is activated when
REC/P
AUSE is pressed.
OFF*: Th
e VOR function does not
work.
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Playback Settings DPC(Speed Control) Sets the DPC (Digital Pitch Control)
function. You can adjust the playback
speed in a range from 0.50 times to
2.00 times normal. The file is played
back in natural tones by means of a
digital processing function.
ON(x n.nn):
A file is played back at the
specified speed (x n.nn: n=0 to
9) using the DPC function.
OFF*:
The DPC function does not
work.
Set Speed:
Specify the playback speed from
x0.5 to x2.00. (x0.70*)
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Sub menus Menu items Settings
(* : Initial setting)
See
page
Playback Settings Effect Sets the effect suitable for playback
sound.
OFF*:
The effect function does not
work.
Clear Voice 1:
Reduces noise, excluding that of
the human voice, and adjusts
low and loud voices to the
optimum volume automatically,
m
a
king sound clear and easy‑to‑
listen‑to.
Clear Voice 2:
Makes sound quality clearer,
with stronger noise reduction
and automatic volume
adjustment functions than those
of “Clear Voice 1.”
Music: Pop:
Stresses middle ranges, ideal for
vocals.
Music: Rock:
Emphasizes high and low ranges
for a powerful sound.
Music: Jazz:
Emphasizes high ranges for a
lively sound.
Music: Bass 1:
Emphasizes the bass sound.
Music: Bass 2:
Emphasizes the bass sound even
more.
Note
When playing back a file using the
built‑in speaker, the effect function
does not work.
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Sub menus Menu items Settings
(* : Initial setting)
See
page
Playback Settings Easy Search Sets the easy search function.
ON: You can go forward or
backwards for the specified skip
time by pressing or
during playback. This
function is useful when
attempting to locate a specific
point in a long recording.
OFF*:
Th
e easy search function does
not work. When you press
or , a file will be moved
forward or backward.
Set Skip Time:
Sets the time to go forward or
backward when searching.
S
et F
orward Skip:
Sets the time to skip forward
when you press . (5sec,
10sec
*
, 30sec, 1min, 5min, or
10min)
Set R
everse Skip:
Sets the time to skip backwards
when you press . (1sec,
3sec
*
, 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min,
5min, or 10min)
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Play Mode Sets the play mode.
1:
A file is played back.
*: Files in one folder are played
back continuously.
ALL:
All the files are played back
continuously.
1: One file is played back
repeatedly.
: Files in one folder are played
back repeatedly.
ALL: All the files are played back
repeatedly.
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Alarm Sets the alarm function.
ON:
The alarm function is effective.
OFF*: Th
e alarm function is disabled.
When you set the alarm to “ON,” set
the date, time or day of the week or
choose daily for playback, and set the
following alarm pattern.
Be
ep&Play: The selected file is played
back after the alarm
sounds.
Be
ep: Only the alarm sounds.
Play: Only the selected file is
played back.
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Sub menus Menu items Settings
(* : Initial setting)
See
page
Select Memory Selects the memory medium on which you want to store a file, or
which contains the file you want to play, edit, or copy.
Bui
lt‑In Memory*: Th
e built‑in memory of the IC recorder is
selected.
microS
D Card: The microSD card inserted in the microSD card
slot is selected.
Note
When no microSD card is currently inserted in the IC recorder, the
built‑in memory is selected automatically.
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Common Settings LED
Turns the recording indicator and
operation indicator on or off during
operation.
ON*: D
uring recording, the recording
indicator and operation
indicator light or flash. During
playback, the operation
indicator lights or flashes.
OFF
: The recording indicator and
operation indicator do not light
or flash, even during recording
or playback operation.
Note
When the IC recorder is connected to a
computer, the recording indicator and
operation indicator light or flash even
if “LED” is set to “OFF.”
—
Power Saving Mode Sets the power saving mode to limit
battery consumption.
ON*: Th
e power saving mode is
effective. If no operation is
attempted for approximately 5
seconds in the stop mode and
for approximately 10 seconds in
the recording and playback
modes, the display turns off
automatically.
O
FF
: The power saving mode is
disabled.
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Sub menus Menu items Settings
(* : Initial setting)
See
page
Common Settings Language Sets the language to be used for
messages, menus, folder names, file
names, etc.
Deutsch (German), English, Español
(Spanish), Français (French), Italiano
(Italian), Русский (Russian),
(Korean),
(Chinese),
(Chinese),
(Thai)
Note
Number of language options you can
select and the default setting differ
depending on the region where you
purchased your IC recorder.
25
Date&Time
Auto(Synchronizing)
*
:
When the IC recorder is
connected to a computer that is
running the Sound Organizer,
the clock will be automatically
adjusted according to that
computer.
Manual:
Sets the clock by setting year,
month, day, hour, and minute in
sequence.
23
Time Display
Sets the clock display.
12‑Hour: 12:00AM = midnight,
12:00PM = noon
24‑Ho
ur: 0:00 = midnight, 12:00 =
noon
Note
The default setting differs depending
on the region where you purchased
your IC recorder.
—
Beep
Sets whether a beep will be heard or
not.
ON*: A b
eep will sound to indicate
that an operation has been
accepted or an error has
occurred.
OFF
: No beep sound will be heard.
Note
The alarm sounds even if you set
“Beep” to “OFF” in the menu.
—
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Sub menus Menu items Settings
(* : Initial setting)
See
page
Common Settings Format Formats the memory media currently
selected (the built‑in memory or the
microSD card), erasing all the data in
the memory and resetting the folder
structure to its default status.
Ex
ecute: The memory media will be
formatted.
Ca
ncel: The memory media will not
be formatted.
Notes
Use the IC recorder formatting
function to format a microSD card
you use with the IC recorder. Do not
use your computer to format a
microSD card.
S
w
itch the memory media to the one
to be formatted before you start the
format operation (
p.
34).
Wh
en you format the memory
media, all the data which you have
stored on the media will be erased.
Once the memory media has been
erased, you cannot retrieve the data
that was erased.
W
h
en you format the built‑in
memory, the operating instructions
stored in the built‑in memory will
also be erased. To get another copy of
the operating instructions, please
visit the Sony support home page
depending on your area (
p.
104).
—
System Information Displays the IC recorder model name
and the version number of the
software.
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Utilizing Your Computer
Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer
When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, you can transfer data
between them.
Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to store them ( p. 85)
Copying music files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back
(
p. 86)
Using the IC recorder as USB memory ( p. 88)
You can store image data or text data stored on the computer in the IC
recorder.
Managing and editing files using the Sound Organizer software ( p. 89)
The supplied Sound Organizer software allows you to transfer the files that you
have recorded using the IC recorder to your computer to manage and edit
them. You can also transfer music files and podcast files stored on your
computer to the IC recorder.
System requirements for your computer
For details on the system requirements for your computer, see page 91, 99.
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Connecting the IC recorder to your computer
To USB port of
your computer
Your computerIC Recorder
USB connecting cable
To (USB) c
onnector
To exchange files between the IC recorder and your computer, connect the IC
recorder to your computer.
Connect the (USB) connector of the IC recorder with the USB port
of your running computer with the supplied USB connecting cable
inserted into the connectors securely until each plug stops to the
end.
Make sure the IC recorder has been recognized properly.
On the Windows screen; open “My Computer” or “Computer,” and make
sure that “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” has been recognized.
On the Macintosh screen; make sure that an “IC RECORDER” or
“MEMORY CARD” drive is displayed on the Finder side bar.
The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the connection is
made. While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, “Connecting” is
displayed in the display window of the IC recorder.
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Structure of folders and files
The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown.
On a Windows screen using Explorer, and on a Macintosh screen using Finder,
folders and files can be displayed by opening “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY
CARD.”
When connecting the IC recorder with your computer after the destination
memory media has been set to “microSD Card” (
p
.
34), the structure of
folders is different from that when the destination memory media is set to
“B
uilt‑In Memory.”
Built-in memory
IC RECORDER
Folder for files recorded
using the IC recorder
Folder transferred from
your computer
VOICE*
1
FOLDER01
FOLDER05
MUSIC
POP
J-POP*
2
LPCM
LPCM
AAC-LC
AAC-LC
PODCASTS
NEWS*
2
Conversation*
2
Instructions*
5
*
3
*
3
*
4
MP3
MP3
MP3
WMA
microSD card
“MEMORY CARD”
Folder for files recorded
using the IC recorder
Folder transferred from
your computer
PRIVATE
SONY
FOLDER01
VOICE
FOLDER05
MUSIC
POP
J-POP
LPCM
LPCM
AAC-LC
AAC-LC
PODCASTS
NEWS
Conversation
MP3
MP3
MP3
WMA
*
1
Even if a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder, it will not be displayed on
the “
Recording Files” category of the IC recorder. When you transfer a file from
your computer to the IC recorder, put the file in the folders under the VOICE folder.
*
2
The name of a folder in which music or podcast files are stored will be displayed on
the IC recorder as it is, so it is convenient if you put an easy‑to‑remember name on
the folder in advance.
Fo
lders shown in the illustration are examples of folder names.
*
3
The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders transferred to the IC recorder.
*
4
If you transfer music files separately, they are classified as being in “No Folder.”
*
5
The operating instructions of the IC recorder are stored in the “Instructions” folder
directly under the “IC RECORDER” folder.
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Hints
The title or artist name, etc., registered in the music files, can be displayed on the IC
recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the software you use to
make the music files on your computer.
If n
o title, or artist name has been registered “No Data” will be displayed in the display
window of the IC recorder.
Structure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorder
The display of the structure of the folders seen in the display window of the IC
recorder is different from that seen on the display of a computer.
The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows:
: Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder
: Folder transferred from a computer (They are displayed when music files
have been transferred from a computer.)
: Folder for podcast files transferred from a computer (These folders are
displayed when podcast files have been transferred from a computer.)
Note
If folders have no files that can be played back using the IC recorder, those folders will not
be displayed in the display window of the IC recorder.
Folders displayed in the “ Recording Files” category of the IC recorder
Folders for files recorded using the IC recorder (folders under the VOICE
folder) will be displayed.
Note
Even if a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder, it will not be displayed in the
“
Recording Files” category of the IC recorder.
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Folders displayed on the “ Music” category of the IC recorder
The following folders will be displayed among the folders forwarded from a
computer.
F
o
lders under the MUSIC folder which contains a file (when some folders
have multiple levels, all folders will be displayed in parallel.)
F
o
lders transferred to places other than under the MUSIC folder or the
PODCASTS folder
A f
o
lder called “No Folder” (If you transfer music files separately, those files
will be displayed under this folder.)
Folders displayed on the “ Podcast” category of the IC recorder
Folders for podcast files transferred from a computer will be displayed.
When you transfer podcast files from your computer to the IC recorder, use the
supplied Sound Organizer software.
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Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer
Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged.
Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not
light.
Perform the following operation on your computer. *
1
On the Windows taskbar at the bottom right of the desktop, left‑click the
following icon:
Left‑click “Eject IC RECORDER” (Windows 7), or “Safely remove USB
Mass Storage Device” (Windows XP, Windows Vista).
The icon and menu displayed can be different on different operating
systems. The icon may not be always displayed on the taskbar depending
on your computer settings.
On a Macintosh screen, click the “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD”
ejection icon on the Finder side bar.
Disconnect the USB connecting cable from the IC recorder and the
USB port of the computer.
*
1
For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your computer.
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Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your
Computer
You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to
store them.
Connect the IC recorder to your computer (
p. 80).
Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer.
Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from “IC RECORDER”
or “MEMORY CARD” to the local disk on your computer.
To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop)
IC recorder or a
microSD card
Your computer
Click and hold,
drag,
and then drop.
Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer (
p. 84).
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Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the
IC Recorder and Playing Them Back
You can copy music or the other audio files (LPCM(.wav)/MP3(.mp3)/
WMA(.wma)/AAC‑LC(.m4a)
*
) from your computer to the IC recorder by
dragging and dropping them, and you can play them back using the IC
recorder.
* For the file formats that can be played back using the IC recorder, see “Design and specifications”
(
p.
101).
Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and
drop)
Connect the IC recorder to your computer (
p. 80).
Copy the folder in which the music files are stored to the IC recorder.
On a Windows screen using Explorer, or on a Macintosh screen using
Finder, drag and drop the folder containing the music files onto “IC
RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD.”
The IC recorder can recognize up to 400 folders. You can copy up to 199
files to one folder. Moreover, the IC recorder can recognize up to a total of
4,095 folders and files for one memory media.
Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer (
p. 84).
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Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder
Select a folder.
Display the category list with either of the following:
In the stop or playback mode, press and hold BACK/HOME to display
the Home menu, then select “
Select File,” and press /ENT.
In the stop mode, press BACK/HOME repeatedly until the category list
is displayed.
Press
or
to select “ Music,” and then press /ENT.
Press or
to select the folder ( ) in which the desired
music files are stored, and then press /ENT.
Select the music file you want to play.
Press or to select the desired file, and then press /ENT.
Playback of the selected file starts.
Press STOP to stop playback.
To play back another file
In stop mode, press or to display the desired file, and then press
/ENT to start playback.
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Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory
When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, image data or text data
on the computer, as well as files recorded using the IC recorder can be stored
on the IC recorder.
Your computer must meet the specified system requirements to use the IC
recorder as USB memory.
For details on the system requirements, see page 99.
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Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software
What you can do using Sound Organizer
Sound Organizer allows you to exchange files with an IC recorder or memory
card. The songs imported from music CDs and other media, MP3 and other
audio files imported from a computer, and podcasts can also be played and
transferred to an IC recorder. Various operations can be performed for
imported files, including playback, editing and conversion to MP3 and other
formats. You can also burn CDs of the music you like, and send audio files by
mail.
Importing files recorded with an IC recorder
You can import recording files that were recorded with an IC recorder into
Sound Organizer.
The imported files are saved to the computer.
Importing songs from a music CD
You can import the songs of a music CD into Sound Organizer.
The imported songs are saved to the computer.
Importing songs on the computer
You can import music and other files saved to the computer into Sound
Organizer.
Subscribing to and updating podcasts
You can subscribe to podcasts in Sound Organizer.
Subscribing to and updating podcasts enables you to download (subscription)
and enjoy the latest data from the Internet.
Playing files
You can play the files imported into Sound Organizer.
Changing the file information of files
You can change the title name, artist name, and other file information
displayed in the file list.
Dividing files
You can divide one file into multiple files.
Combining files
You can combine multiple files into one file.
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Editing templates for a folder or file name
You can edit the templates used as “Change File Name” and “Change Folder
Name” menu options.
Deleting files from an IC recorder
You can delete a file saved to an IC recorder.
Use this operation to delete files in the IC recorder when you want to increase
the amount of free space in the IC recorder or there are unnecessary files.
Transferring files to an IC recorder
You can transfer a file from Sound Organizer to an IC recorder or memory
card.
You can enjoy transferred music, podcasts, and other content on your IC
recorder.
Burning a music CD
You can select your favorite songs from the songs imported into Sound
Organizer and then burn your own original music CD.
Other convenient uses
You can start the mail software and send a recording file attached to mail.
Yo
u can use the voice recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking (not
supplied) which is compatible with Sound Organizer to perform voice
recognition for a file and convert the voice to text.
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System requirements for your computer
The following shows the system requirements for using Sound Organizer.
Operating systems
Windows 7 Ultimate
Win
dows 7 Professional
Win
dows 7 Home Premium
Win
dows 7 Home Basic
Win
dows 7 Starter (32 bit version)
Win
dows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher
Win
dows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher
Win
dows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher
Win
dows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher
Win
dows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher
Win
dows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher*
Win
dows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher*
Win
dows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher
Win
dows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher
Pre‑installed.
*
Excluding China
Notes
One of the above operating systems should be by default pre‑installed. Upgraded
operating systems or multi‑boot environment are not supported.
64 bi
t versions of Windows XP are not supported.
IBM PC/AT or compatible
CPU
Windows XP: Pentium III processor of 500 MHz or faster
Windows Vista: Pentium III processor of 800 MHz or faster
Windows 7: Pentium III processor of 1 GHz or faster
M
em
ory
Windows XP: At least 256 MB
Windows Vista: At least 512 MB (In the case of Windows Vista Ultimate/
Business/Home Premium, at least 1 GB is recommended.)
Windows 7: At least 1 GB (32 bit version)/At least 2 GB (64 bit version)
F
r
ee hard disk space
At least 400 MB is required.
Depending on the version of Windows, more than 400 MB may be used.
Also, free space for handling music data is required.
Di
s
play settings
Screen resolution: 800 × 600 pixels or higher (1,024 × 768 pixels is
recommended.)
Screen color: High Color (16 bit) or higher
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Sound card
A SoundBlaster compatible card is recommended.
US
B p
ort
A compatible USB port is required to use devices and media.
Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for which
operation has been specifically guaranteed.
Di
s
k drive
A CD‑ROM drive is required. To create a music CD, you need a CD‑R/RW
drive.
Installing Sound Organizer
Install Sound Organizer on your computer.
Notes
When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator privileges.
Also, if you are using Windows 7 and the [User Account Control] screen appears,
confirm the contents of the screen and then click [Yes] ([Continue] in the case of
Windows Vista).
S
o
und Organizer cannot be started by a user with limited privileges in Windows XP.
To u
se the software update function in Windows XP, you must log on to an account with
computer administrator privileges.
The W
indows Media Format Runtime module is added by the installer of Sound
Organizer. This module is not removed when Sound Organizer is uninstalled.
However, it may not be installed if it has been preinstalled.
The d
ata in the content storage folders is not deleted when Sound Organizer is
uninstalled.
In a
n installation environment in which multiple operating systems are installed on one
computer, do not install Sound Organizer in each of the operating systems. Doing so
may result in data inconsistencies.
Make sure that the IC recorder is not connected, then turn on your
computer and start up Windows.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The [Sound Organizer ‑ InstallShield Wizard] menu starts up
automatically and the [Welcome to Sound Organizer Installer] window
appears.
If the [Welcome to Sound Organizer Installer] menu does not start up,
o
p
en Windows Explorer, right‑click the CD‑ROM drive, double‑click
[SoundOrganizerInstaller.exe], and then follow the instructions on the
screen.
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Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement,
select [I accept the terms in the license agreement], then click
[Next].
When the [Setup Type] window appears, select [Standard] or
[Custom], and then click [Next].
Follow the instructions on the screen and set the installation settings when
you select [Custom].
When the [Ready to Install the Program] window appears, click
[Install].
The installation starts.
When [Sound Organizer has been installed successfully.] window
appears, check [Launch Sound Organizer Now], and then click
[Finish].
Note
You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer.
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The Sound Organizer window
Help
Displays the help of Sound
Organizer. For details on each
operation, refer to these help files.
The file list of Sound Organizer
(My Library)
Displays a list of files included in My
Library of Sound Organizer in
accordance with the operation.
Recording Files: Displays a list of
recording files.
Recording files that were recorded
with an IC recorder appear in this
library when they are imported.
Music: Displays a list of music
files.
Songs imported from a music CD
appear in this library.
Podcast: Displays a list of
podcasts.
The file list of the IC recorder
Displays the files saved to the
connected IC recorder or memory
card.
Edit Mode button
Displays the edit area so that you
can edit a file.
Quick Operation Guide button
Displays the Quick Operation Guide
to receive guidance on the basic
features of Sound Organizer.
Sidebar (Import/Transfer)
IC Recorder: Displays the transfer
screen. A list of files on a connected
device appears.
Import CD: Displays the screen
for importing music CDs.
Burn CD/DVD: Displays the
screen for burning discs.
Transfer buttons
: Transfers the files of Sound
Organizer to an IC recorder or
memory card.
: Imports the files of an IC
recorder or memory card to My
Library of Sound Organizer.
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Using a USB AC Adaptor
To (USB) connector
USB connecting cable
You can charge the built‑in rechargeable battery by connecting the IC recorder
to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). You can charge the
battery while you are using the IC recorder, so that it is useful when you want
to record for a long time.
When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the
IC recorder for a certain period of time, charge the battery continuously until
“
” is displayed.
It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to fully charge an exhausted battery.*
* This is an approximation for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full
battery power at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power and the
condition of the battery.
Connect a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to an AC outlet.
Connect the USB AC adaptor to the supplied USB connecting cable.
Connect the USB connecting cable to the (USB) connector of the
IC recorder.
While the battery is charging, the battery indicator is displayed in an
animation.
Now you can use the IC recorder while charging the battery.
Battery indicator
Note
While playing back files using the built‑in speaker, you cannot charge the battery.
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Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet
Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data
files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable.
If you are recording or playing back a file, press STOP to put the
IC recorder into the stop mode.
Make sure that the operation indicator of the IC recorder does not
light.
Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor, and then
disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet.
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Precautions
On power
Operate the unit only on 3.7 V DC with the built‑in rechargeable lithium‑ion
battery.
On safety
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized
vehicle.
On handling
Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
S
h
ould any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, have the unit checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
B
e c
areful not to allow water to splash on the unit. The unit is not water‑
proof. In particular, be careful in the following situations.
W
h
en you have the unit in your pocket and go to the bathroom, etc.
When you bend down, the unit may drop into the water and may get wet.
W
h
en you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed to
rain, snow, or humidity.
I
n cir
cumstances where you get sweaty. If you touch the unit with wet
hands or if you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty clothes, the unit may
get wet.
Y
ou may feel pain in your ears if you use the headphones when the ambient
air is very dry. This is not because of a malfunction of the headphones, but
because of static electricity accumulated in your body. You can reduce static
e
le
ctricity by wearing non‑synthetic clothes that prevent the emergence of
static electricity.
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.
N
o
ise 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. Then use a
soft dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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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 files to a computer, etc.
On using a microSD card
When formatting (initializing) a microSD card, make sure to use the IC
recorder to format it. Operations of the microSD cards formatted with
Windows or other devices are not guaranteed.
I
f you format a microSD card containing recorded data, the recorded data
will be deleted. Be careful not to delete important data.
D
o n
ot leave a microSD card within the reach of small children. They might
accidentally swallow it.
D
o n
ot insert or remove a microSD card during recording/playback/
formatting. Doing so may cause a malfunction of the IC recorder.
D
o n
ot remove a microSD card while the operation indicator is flashing in
orange. Doing so may damage the data.
W
e do n
ot guarantee the operations of all types of compatible microSD cards
with the IC recorder.
Y
o
u cannot use a ROM (read‑only‑memory) type or write‑protected
microSD card.
D
a
ta may be corrupted in the following cases:
Wh
en a microSD card is removed or the IC recorder is turned off during a
read or write operation.
W
h
en a microSD card is used in locations subject to static electricity or
electrical noise.
W
e a
ssume no responsibility for any loss or damage of recorded data.
We r
ecommend that you save a backup copy of the important data.
Do n
ot touch the terminal of a microSD card with your hand or a metal
object.
D
o n
ot strike, bend or drop a microSD card.
Do n
ot disassemble or modify a microSD card.
Do n
ot expose a microSD card to water.
Do n
ot use a microSD card under the following conditions:
Lo
cations beyond the required operating conditions, including locations,
such as the hot interior of a car parked in the sun and/or in the summer,
the outdoors exposed to direct sunlight, or a place near a heater.
H
umid lo
cations or locations with corrosive substances present.
Wh
en using a microSD card, make sure to check the correct insertion
direction into the microSD card slot.
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Specifications
System requirements
To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software
To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software, see “System
requirements for your computer” (
p
.
91).
To use your computer without the Sound Organizer software
To use your computer with the IC recorder without the Sound Organizer
software, or to use the IC recorder as a USB mass storage device, your
computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment
described below.
Operating systems
Windows 7 Ultimate
Win
dows 7 Professional
Win
dows 7 Home Premium
Win
dows 7 Home Basic
Win
dows 7 Starter
Win
dows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher
Win
dows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher
Win
dows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher
Win
dows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher
Win
dows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher
Win
dows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher*
Win
dows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher*
Win
dows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher
Win
dows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher
Mac OS X (v10.3.9
‑v10.7)
Pre‑installed.
*
Excluding China
Notes
One of the above operating systems should be by default pre‑installed. Any operating
system other than those indicated above (Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Linux, etc.),
upgraded operating systems or multi‑boot environment are not supported.
64 bi
t versions of Windows XP are not supported.
For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please
access the support home page for the IC recorder (
p.
104).
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Hardware environment:
Sound board: Sound boards compatible with any of the supported operating
systems
P
o
rt: USB port
Dis
k drive
A CD‑ROM drive is required. To create a music CD, you need a CD‑R/RW
drive.
Notes
The following systems are not supported:
Op
erating systems other than the ones indicated on page 99
Per
sonally constructed computers or operating systems
Upg
raded operating systems
Mu
lti‑boot environment
Mu
lti‑monitor environment
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Design and specifications
IC Recorder section
Capacity (User available capacity)
4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 Byte)
A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area.
Maximum number of folders (for a drive)
400 folders
Maximum number of files (for a folder)
199 files
Maximum number of files (for a drive)
4,074 files (When 21 folders are contained in a drive.)
Frequency range
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit 95 Hz ‑ 20,000 Hz
MP3 192kbps 95 Hz
‑ 18,000 Hz
MP3 128kbps 95 Hz
‑ 16,000 Hz
MP3 48kbps(MONO) 95 Hz
‑ 14,000 Hz
Compatible file formats
MP3
*
1
Bit rate: 32 kbps ‑ 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .mp3
*
1
The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is
also supported. Not all encoders are supported.
WMA
*
2
Bit rate: 32 kbps ‑ 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
File extension: .wma
*
2
WMA Ver. 9 is compatible, however, MBR (Multi Bit Rate),
Lossless, Professional, and Voice are not supported.
Co
pyright‑protected file cannot be played back. Not all
encoders are supported.
AAC
‑LC
*
3
Bit rate: 16 kbps ‑ 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies:
11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .m4a
*
3
Copyright‑protected file cannot be played back. Not all AAC
encoders are supported.
LPCM Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
Quantization bit rate: 16 bit
File extension: .wav
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General section
Speaker
Approx. 10 mm × 6 mm (13/32 inches × 1/4 inches) dia.
Input/Output
Headphone jack (minijack, stereo)
Recommended load impedance: 16 ohms
USB connector (micro B)
Hig
h‑Speed USB compatible
microSD card slot microSD card/microSDHC card compatible
Playback speed control (DPC)
2.00 times ‑ 0.50 times MP3/WMA/AAC‑LC
1.00 time ‑ 0.50 times LPCM
Power output
150 mW
Power requirements
Built‑in rechargeable lithium‑ion
battery
3.7 V
DC
Operating temperature
5°C ‑ 35°C (41 °F to 95 °F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA)
*4
Approx. 40.8 mm × 102.3 mm × 6.4 mm (1 5/8 inches × 4 1/8 inches × 9/32 inches)
Mass (JEITA)
*4
Approx. 50 g (1 3/4 oz.)
*
4
The standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)
Supplied accessories
See supplied Quick Start Guide
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Maximum recording time
*5*6
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.
REC mode
(Recording scene
*7
)
Built-in
memory
microSD card
2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit 6h. 3h. 6h. 12h. 5m. 24h. 15m. 48h. 40.m
MP3 192kbps
(
/ / / )
44h. 40m. 22h. 20m. 44h. 40m. 89h. 25m. 178h. 357h.
MP3 128kbps (
)
67h. 5m. 33h. 30m. 67h. 5m. 134h. 268h. 536h.
MP3 48kbps(MONO) 178h. 89h. 25m. 178h. 357h. 715h. 1431h.
h.: hours/m.: minutes
*
5
When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to use a USB AC adaptor
(not supplied). For details on the battery life, see the “Battery life” table.
*
6
The maximum recording time in the above table is for your reference only, and may differ depending
on the card specifications.
*
7
Default settings
The maximum playback time of music files/number of files
*8
Bit rate Playback time Number of files
48 kbps 178h. 2670 files
128 kbps 67h. 5m. 1006 files
256 kbps
33h. 30m. 502 files
h.: hours/m.: minutes
*
8
In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder.
Battery life
With built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
*1
REC Mode Recording Playback through
speaker
*2
Playback using the
headphones
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit Approx. 18h. Approx. 10h. Approx. 19h.
MP3 192kbps Approx. 24h. Approx. 11h. Approx. 23h.
MP3 128kbps Approx. 24h. Approx. 11h. Approx. 25h.
MP3 48kbps(MONO) Approx. 24h. Approx. 11h. Approx. 26h.
Music file
(128 kbps/44.1kHz)
— Approx. 11h. Approx. 26h.
h.: hours
*
1
Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association). The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder.
*
2
When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 28
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should
any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Please access the following support home page to get the support information
about your IC recorder:
For customers in Europe:
h
ttp://support.sony‑europe.com/DNA
For customers in Latin America:
ht
tp://www.sony‑latin.com/index.crp
For customers in the U.S.A.:
http://www.sony.com/recordersupport
For customers in Canada:
http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport
http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport
For customers in other countries/regions:
h
t
tp://www.sony‑asia.com/support
Note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work.
About resetting the IC recorder
When a problem persists after you check any corrective actions listed in the
following troubleshooting tables, you may solve the problem by resetting the IC
recorder. Press the RESET button with a small pin, etc. If you press the RESET
button while operating the IC recorder, stored data and settings may be deleted.
Before resetting, make sure that the operation indicator is not lit.
RESET button
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On the IC recorder operations
Noise
Noise is heard.
An o
bject, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder
during recording so that noise was recorded.
The I
C recorder was placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a
mobile phone during recording or playback.
The p
lug of the connected headphones is dirty.
Cle
an the plug.
Power source
The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder does not operate, even if you
press any button.
The b
uilt‑in rechargeable battery is weak.
The p
ower of the IC recorder is off.
Slide a
nd hold the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” until the
window display appears. The power is turned on (
p.
20).
The H
OLD function is activated.
Slide t
he POWER•HOLD switch in the center direction (
p. 16).
The
IC recorder cannot be turned off.
When the IC recorder is in the stop mode, slide and hold the POWER•HOLD
switch in the direction of “POWER” until the “Power Off” animation is displayed.
The power is turned off (
p.
20).
The
IC recorder is powered off automatically.
Wh
en the IC recorder is in the stop mode and you leave the IC recorder without
attempting an operation for approximately 10 minutes, the auto power off function
will take effect. When you slide the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of
“HOLD” in the stop mode, the IC recorder enters the standby mode. In the standby
mode, the IC recorder turns off automatically if there is no operation attempted for
24 hours. Until then, the IC recorder does not turn off completely unless you turn it
off manually.
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The battery life is short.
The b
attery life on page 103 is based on playback with the volume level set to 28.
The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder.
Ev
en if you do not use the IC recorder, the battery is consumed slightly. If you do
not intend to use the IC recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended
that you turn the power off (
p.
20). “Power Saving Mode” is set to “ON” in the
menu by default (
p.
21, 76), so that you can reduce the battery consumption.
The b
attery indicator is displayed only for a short time, however, the rechargeable
battery is not charged completely. It takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to fully charge
an exhausted battery.
Yo
u are using the IC recorder in an environment with a temperature of under 5 °C
(41 ºF). Battery life becomes shorter as a result of the battery characteristics. This is
not a malfunction.
The I
C recorder has not been used for more than 1 year.
The b
uilt‑in rechargeable battery may have deteriorated. Consult with your
nearest Sony dealer.
If t
he battery life is limted to approximately half the original battery life, even after
you charge it fully, the battery has deteriorated.
Co
nsult your nearest Sony dealer.
Charging
You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer.
Wh
en you connect the IC recorder to a computer which is not running, the battery
will not be charged. Even if the computer is on, and the computer is in a mode of
reduced operation (standby or sleep), you cannot charge the battery.
Dis
connect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it.
The charging indicator is not displayed or disappears in the middle of charging.
The US
B connector of the IC recorder is not connected properly.
When you connect the IC recorder to a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) and play
back files using the built‑in speaker, you cannot charge the battery.
“
” or “ ” is flashing instead of the battery indicator.
The en
vironmental temperature is out of the range for charging. Charge the battery
in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C ‑ 35 °C (41 °F ‑ 95 °F).
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Operating
The IC recorder does not operate correctly.
Yo
u may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer.
Us
e the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory (
p. 78).
The
recording indicator and the operation indicator do not light.
“LED
” is set to “OFF.”
Dis
play the menu and set “LED” to “ON” (
p. 76).
Recording
You cannot record a file.
The r
emaining memory capacity is insufficient.
Yo
u cannot record a file when you select a folder in the playback‑only area in the
“ Music” or “ Podcast” category.
Files are recorded in the folder specified as “Save Destination” in the menu.
Recor
ding is interrupted.
The V
OR function is activated. When you are not using the VOR function, set
“VOR” to “OFF” in the menu (
p.
43).
Playback
The playback volume is low.
The b
uilt‑in speaker is mainly for monitoring, and the playback volume is low.
Us
e the supplied headphones.
No sound comes from the speaker.
He
adphones are plugged in (
p.
50).
Sound
comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in.
If y
ou plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the sound may come
from the speaker.
Un
plug the headphones, and then insert them securely.
Sound effect does not change even when the “Effect” setting is changed.
Wh
en you are using the built‑in speaker, the effect function is invalid.
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Playback speed is too fast or too slow.
“DPC(Speed Control)” in the menu is set to “ON,” and the IC recorder plays a file at
the specified speed.
S
et “D
PC(Speed Control)” to “OFF” to play back a file at the normal speed. Or
adjust the playback speed with “Set Speed” (
p.
48).
Yo
u cannot play back an LPCM file at a speed exceeding 1.00 times the recorded
speed. If you attempt to adjust the playback speed faster than that limit, “NO FAST”
appears in the display window.
Playback
sound is not good when a music file is played back.
In “
Effect” in the menu, “Clear Voice 1” or “Clear Voice 2” has been selected.
Set “
Effect” to “OFF,” or select other effect option with the “Music:” description
to play back a music file.
Editing
You cannot divide a file.
Yo
u need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a file.
You cannot divide a protected file.
199 fi
les have been recorded in the selected folder (
).
Eras
e some of the files (
p. 54) or erase all the files after you store them on the
other memory media or on your computer.
Be
cause of the system limitations, you may not be able to divide a file at the very
beginning or at the very end of the file.
Yo
u cannot divide files other than those recorded using the IC recorder (e.g., a file
transferred from a computer).
You cannot move a file.
Yo
u cannot move a podcast file.
Yo
u cannot move a protected file.
Yo
u cannot move a file to a microSD card.
You cannot copy a file to another memory.
Yo
u cannot copy a podcast file to another memory.
Clock
“--:--” is displayed.
Yo
u have not set the clock (
p.
22).
“----y--m--
d” or “--:--” is displayed as the recorded date or time.
Th
e d
ate and time of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the file when
the clock was not set.
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Display
The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that
displayed in the supplied Sound Organizer software.
The I
C recorder requires a certain amount of memory for system operation. That
amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for the
difference.
Files
The “Memory Full” message is displayed and you cannot start recording.
The m
emory is full.
Eras
e some of the files (
p. 54) or erase all the files after you store them on the
other memory media or on your computer.
The
“File Full” message is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder.
199 fi
les have been recorded in the selected folder (
) or 4,074 files (when there are
21 folders) in total have been recorded. Therefore you cannot record another file, or
move a file.
Era
s
e some of the files (
p. 54) or erase all the files after you store them on the
other memory media or on your computer.
The
microSD card is not recognized.
Rem
ove a microSD card and check the side of the microSD card. Then insert it with
correct side and direction (
p.
32).
Sw
itch the memory media of the IC recorder to “microSD Card” (
p.
34).
Computers
Menu does not reflect the change in settings.
If t
he menu setting is changed using “IC Recorder Setting” of the Sound Organizer
software with the exhausted battery, the menu setting may not function.
A character in a folder or file name is displayed in unreadable characters.
The I
C recorder cannot support or display some special characters and symbols that
are entered on a computer using Windows Explorer or the Macintosh Finder.
It takes a long time to copy a file.
If t
he file size of a file is large, it takes a considerable time to finish copying. Wait
until the copying is finished.
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The IC recorder is not recognized by your computer. A folder/file cannot be
transferred from your computer.
Dis
connect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it.
Do n
ot use a USB hub or USB extension cable. Use the supplied USB connecting
cable to connect the IC recorder to your computer.
Op
eration is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those
described on page 99.
Dep
ending on the USB port position, the IC recorder may not be recognized. If this
happens, try another port.
The file transferred from your computer cannot be played back.
The I
C recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders transferred to the IC
recorder.
The f
ile format may differ from those that can be played back using the IC recorder
(LPCM(.wav)/MP3(.mp3)/WMA(.wma)/AAC‑LC(.m4a)). Check the compatible
file formats (
p.
101).
The
computer cannot start.
If y
ou reboot the computer with the IC recorder connected to the computer, the
computer may freeze or may not start properly.
Dis
connect the IC recorder from the computer and reboot the computer.
On the Sound Organizer
Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too.
The Sound Organizer software cannot be installed.
The f
ree disk or memory space on the computer is too small.
Ch
eck the hard disk and memory space.
Yo
u are trying to install the software into the operating system that the Sound
Organizer software does not support.
In
stall the software into the supported operating system (
p. 91).
In W
indows XP, you have logged on using a user name belonging to a user account
with limitations. Or in Windows Vista or Windows 7, you have logged on using a
guest account.
M
a
ke sure to log on using a user name with computer administrator privileges.
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The IC recorder cannot be properly connected.
Ch
eck that the installation of the software has been successful. Also check the
connection as follows:
When using an external USB hub, use the supplied USB connecting cable to
connect the IC recorder to your computer.
Disconnect and then connect the IC recorder.
Connect the IC recorder to another USB port.
Y
o
ur computer may be in the system standby/hibernate mode.
Do n
ot let your computer enter into the system standby/hibernate mode while
being connected to the IC recorder.
Sav
e a backup copy of all of the data stored on the built‑in memory or the microSD
card, and then format the built‑in memory or the microSD card using the
formatting function in the menu (
p.
78).
Playback
sound from the computer is low./No sound is emitted from the
computer.
N
o s
ound board is installed.
No s
peaker is built‑in or connected to the computer.
The v
olume of the sound is turned down.
Tur
n up the volume on the computer. (Refer to the instruction manual of the
computer.)
The v
olume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the “Increase Volume”
feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder.
Stored files cannot be played back or edited.
Yo
u cannot play back files whose file format the Sound Organizer software does not
support. Depending on the file format, you cannot use part of editorial features of
the software. Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software.
The
counter or slider moves incorrectly, or noise is heard.
This h
appens when you play back files that you divided.
St
ore a file on your computer first
*
, and then add it to the IC recorder. (
*
Select
the saving file format that suits the IC recorder you use.)
Op
eration is slow when there are many files.
Wh
en the total number of files increases, the operation becomes slower, regardless
of the length of the recording time.
Display does not work during saving, adding, or deleting files.
It t
akes a longer time to copy or delete long files.
Wa
it until the copying is finished. After completing operations, the display works
normally.
The
software ‘hangs’ when the Sound Organizer software starts up.
Do n
ot disconnect the connector of the IC recorder while the computer is
communicating with the IC recorder. Otherwise the computer operations become
unstable or the data inside the IC recorder may be damaged.
Ther
e may be conflict between the software and other driver or application.
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−
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Messages List
Follow the instructions below if a message appears in the display.
Message Cause/Remedy
HOLD...
Slide HOLD Switch to
Activate.
Al
l the button operations are disabled because the IC
recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional
operations. Slide the POWER•HOLD switch towards the
center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status
(
p
. 16).
Low Battery Level
Yo
u cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a
folder because of insufficient battery power. Charge the
battery (
p.
18).
Low Battery
The b
attery is exhausted. Charge the battery (
p.
18).
Low Battery to Update
Yo
u cannot update the firmware because of insufficient
battery power. Charge the battery (
p.
18).
microSD Card Error
An
error occurred while a microSD card was being inserted
into the microSD card slot. Remove and try inserting it
again. If this message persists, use a new microSD card.
microSD Card Not
Supported
A microS
D card that the IC recorder does not support is
inserted. See “About compatible microSD cards” (
p.
33).
Read Only microSD Card
A re
ad‑only microSD card is inserted. A read‑only
microSD card cannot be used with the IC recorder.
microSD Card Locked
A wr
ite‑protected microSD card is inserted. Release the
lock.
Memory Full
The r
emaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is
insufficient. Erase some files before recording.
File Full
Wh
en there are already the maximum number of files in
the selected folder or the total number of files stored on the
IC recorder has exceeded the maximum, you cannot record
a new file. Erase some files before recording.
Settings are Full
You cannot rename a folder, since folders with the same
folder name already exist. Please select a different folder
name.
Track Marks are Full
You cannot set a track mark, since there are already the
maximum number of track marks for a file. Cancel
unwanted track marks (
p
.
61).
File Damaged
Yo
u cannot play back or edit files, because the data of the
selected file is damaged.
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Message Cause/Remedy
Built‑In Memory Needs
to be Formatted
The I
C recorder cannot be turned on using the computer
via USB connection because the IC recorder is formatted
with a computer and there is no copy of the control file
required for operation. Format the IC recorder using the
formatting function in the menu (
p
.
78). Do not use
your computer to format the IC recorder.
microSD Card Needs to
be Formatted
The micr
oSD card has been formatted with a computer
using a format that the IC recorder does not support.
Format the microSD card using the formatting function in
the menu (
p
. 78).
Process Error
Sav
e a backup copy of your data and format the IC recorder
using the menu (
p.
78). If a problem persists, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Stop and Reinsert
microSD Card
A microS
D card was inserted during recording or playback.
Remove the microSD card and insert it while the IC
recorder is in the stop mode.
Set Date&Time
Set t
he clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm.
No File
The s
elected folder does not have any files. You cannot
move a file or set the alarm, etc., because of this.
No Track Marks
Ther
e are no track marks when you attempt to erase a track
mark or track marks, or divide a file at all the track mark
positions.
No microSD Card
Ther
e is no microSD card inserted into the microSD card
slot when you attempt to set the “Select Memory,” or “File
Copy” menus.
File Protected
The s
elected file is protected or is a “Read only” file. You
cannot erase it. Cancel the protection on the IC recorder or
cancel “Read only” on your computer to edit the file using
the IC recorder.
Already Set
Y
o
u set the alarm to play back a file at a date and time
previously set on another file. Change the alarm setting.
Past Date/Time
Yo
u set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check
it and set the appropriate date and time (
p.
52).
Unknown Data
This d
ata is not in a file format that is supported by the IC
recorder. The IC recorder supports LPCM(.wav)/MP3
(.mp3)/WMA(.wma)/AAC‑LC(.m4a) files. For details, see
“Design and specifications” (
p
.
101).
Yo
u cannot play back copyright protected files.
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Message Cause/Remedy
Invalid Operation
Yo
u cannot divide or set a track mark in files in the folder
in the playback‑only area (the “ Music” and “ Podcast”
categories).
Wh
en a microSD card has a bad block on it, the card
cannot be written to. Prepare a new microSD card to
replace the current one.
The file name has reached the maximum number of
characters; you cannot divide the file. Shorten the file name.
The “Divide All Track Marks” function cannot be used
because there is a track mark within 0.5 seconds from the
dividing position.
The “
Divide All Track Marks” function cannot be used
because there is a track mark within 0.5 seconds from the
beginning of a file or the end of a file.
The
file length is less than 1 second; you cannot divide such
a short file.
The “
Divide at Current Position” function cannot be used
at a position within 0.5 seconds from the beginning of a file
or the end of a file.
New File
The f
ile being recorded has reached the maximum size
limit (2 GB for an LPCM file, and 1 GB for an MP3 file).
The file will be divided automatically and recording will
continue as a new file.
Change Folder
I
f t
here are no files in the
or folder, no folders are
displayed in the display window. A folder containing a file
will be displayed.
Ca
nnot Divide ‑ Exceeds
Max 199 Files in Folder
Wh
en there are already 199 files in the selected folder or
the total number of files stored on the IC recorder exceeds
the maximum, you cannot divide a file. Erase some files
before dividing a file.
Same File Name Exists
A f
i
le of the same file name already exists in the folder, so a
file cannot be created or renamed.
Erased Track Marks too
near Divide Point
Wh
en there is a track mark set within 0.5 seconds from the
dividing position, the track mark is automatically erased.
No operation with
microSD Card
Yo
u cannot set an alarm in a file stored on a microSD card.
Switch the memory media of the IC recorder to “Built‑In
Memory” (
p.
34).
Check the Volume Level*
The v
olume of the playback sound exceeds the specified
level. Adjust the volume to a moderate level.
Operation Invalid While
Recording
Yo
u cannot operate the selected menu item during
recording. Stop recording and then start the menu
operation.
*
for the European models only
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Message Cause/Remedy
Operation Invalid While
Playing
Yo
u cannot operate the selected menu item during
playback. Stop playback and then start the menu operation.
System Error
A syst
em error other than the above has occurred. Press the
RESET button to restart the IC recorder.
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Save Destination Changed
The maximum number of files already exist in the specified
“Save Destination” folder, or the folder itself has been
deleted. The destination folder has been changed to
another available folder.
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System Limitations
There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned
below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder.
Symptom Cause/Remedy
You cannot display or play
back music files in order.
If y
ou have transferred music files using your computer,
those files may not be transferred in order of transfer
because of system limitations. If you transfer music files
from your computer to the IC recorder one by one, you can
display and play back the music files in transferred order.
A file is divided
automatically.
The f
ile being recorded has reached the maximum size
limit (2 GB for an LPCM file, and 1 GB for an MP3 file).
Therefore it is automatically divided.
Yo
u cannot enter lower‑
case characters.
Dep
ending on the combination of the characters used for
the folder name that was made on your computer, those
characters may change to all capitals.
“” is displayed in place
of a folder name, title,
artist name, or file name.
A ch
aracter which cannot be displayed on the IC recorder
has been used. Using your computer, replace it with one
which can be displayed on the IC recorder.
The remaining recording
time becomes shorter
when you divide a file.
Yo
u need a certain amount of free space for a file
management area to divide a file, therefore the remaining
recording time will be shortened.
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Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
M
acintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the USA
and other countries.
P
en
tium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
MPEG L
ayer‑3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
micr
oS
D and microSDHC logos are trademarks of SD‑3C, LLC.
Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak
are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications
Inc., and/or its affiliates 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 “Sound Organizer” uses software modules as shown below:
Windows Media Format Runtime
This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights
of Microsoft.
Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited
without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.
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For the customers in Canada
Listening for a Lifetime
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only
the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can
maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer,
t
h
e Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® and the American Speech‑
Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA) want you to get the most out of your
equipment by playing it at a safe level; a level that lets the sound come through
clearly without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without
damaging your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to
higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and
harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe
level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
TO ESTABLISH A SAFE LEVEL:
Set your volume control to the lowest level where you can hear the music
comfortably and clearly. Prolonged exposure to anything over 85 decibels can
cause gradual hearing loss.
Once you have established a sound level where you can hear the audio
comfortably, clearly and without distortion, set the dial and leave it there.
See if your music player has a volume limiter that allows you to set a safe
listening level by establishing a maximum volume level on your player. This is
a great solution for parents to ensure their children listen at a safe level.
Limit listening time to give your hearing “quiet breaks.”
BE SURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WHEN
WEARING YOUR HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS:
Do not turn up the volume so high that you can’t hear sounds around you.
Do not use headphones or earbuds while operating a motorized vehicle; it
may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide years of fun and
enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it
is too late, this manufacturer, CEA and ASHA recommend that you avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive noise. The following list of sound levels is
included for your information so that you can better protect your hearing.
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DECIBEL LEVEL EXAMPLES:
30 Whisper
40 Quiet room
50 Moderate rainfall
60 Normal conversation
70 Busy traffic, vacuum cleaner
80 Alarm clock
CONSTANT EXPOSURE TO THESE NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS:
90 Lawn mower, motorcycle
100 Chain saw
110 Rock concert
120 Jet plane takeoff
130 Jackhammer
140 Firecrackers
Thi
s inf
ormation courtesy of the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing
Association (ASHA), the national professional, scientific and credentialing
association for more than 135,000 audiologists, speech‑language pathologists,
and speech, language and hearing scientists. For information on protection
aga
inst noise‑induced hearing loss, call the ASHA Action Center
(800‑
638‑8255), Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To find an
audiologist in your area, visit www.asha.org/findpro. Parents can find helpful
information about how to protect their children’s hearing and how to teach
them about safe listening at www.listentoyourbuds.org, an ASHA award‑
winning public education campaign sponsored in part by CEA.
A safety tip from the Consumer Electronics Association, 1919 South Eads
S
t
reet, Arlington, VA 22202 and the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing
Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850.
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A
AAC‑LC files ................................101
Adjusting the volume ..............36, 44
Alarm ..................................52, 68, 75
B
Battery indicator ......................18, 95
Battery life .................................... 103
Bui
lt‑in memory ......................34, 81
Bui
lt‑in microphones .................... 35
C
Category ....................................14, 28
Changing a file name ........66, 68, 71
Changing a folder name ...65, 68, 71
Changing the Scene Select
settings ............................41, 68, 72
Connecting the IC recorder to
your computer ......................18, 80
Copying a file to the other
memory ...........................58, 68, 71
Copying files to your
computer ..................................... 85
Copying music files to the
IC recorder .................................. 86
Cue ................................................... 50
D
Display window ............................. 10
Dividing a file at all the track
mark positions ................64, 68, 70
Dividing a file at the current
position ...........................63, 68, 70
DPC (Digital Pitch
Control) ...........................48, 68, 73
E
Easy search .........................51, 68, 75
Editing files ..................................... 57
Effect ...................................46, 68, 74
Erasing a file .......................54, 68, 70
Erasing all files in
a folder ............................56, 68, 70
Erasing all the track
marks ...............................62, 68, 71
Erasing a track mark .........61, 68, 71
F
Folder ..................................28, 65, 81
H
HOLD .......................................13, 16
Home menu ........................15, 26, 68
I
Index to parts and controls
Display window ................................10
Front ..................................................... 8
Rear .......................................................9
Inserting a microSD Card ............ 32
L
LPCM files .................................... 101
M
Maintenance ................................... 97
Menu
Alarm ...........................................68, 75
Beep ..............................................69, 77
Change File Name ......................68, 71
Change Folder Name .................68, 71
Date&Time ..................................69, 77
Divide All Track Marks ..............68, 70
Divide at Current Position ........68, 70
DPC(Speed Control) ..................68, 73
Easy Search ..................................68, 75
Effect .............................................68, 74
Erase a File ...................................68, 70
Erase All Files ..............................68, 70
Erase All Track Marks ................68, 71
Erase Track Mark ........................68, 71
File Copy ......................................68, 71
Format ..........................................69, 78
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Language ......................................69, 77
LCF(Low Cut) .............................68, 73
LED ...............................................69, 76
Menu operation modes ....................68
Menu Settings ....................................70
Mic Sensitivity .............................68, 73
Move File .....................................68, 70
Play Mode ....................................68, 75
Power Saving Mode ....................69, 76
Protect ..........................................68, 70
REC Mode ...................................68, 72
Save Destination .........................68, 72
Scene Edit ....................................68, 72
Scene Select .................................68, 70
Select File .....................................68, 70
Select Memory ............................68, 76
System Information ....................69, 78
Time Display ...............................69, 77
VOR ..............................................68, 73
Messages list ................................. 112
microSD card ...............32, 34, 81, 98
Monitoring the recording ............. 36
Moving a file .......................57, 68, 70
MP3 files ....................................... 101
N
Noise ................................................ 97
P
Pause recording .............................. 37
Playback .......................................... 44
Playback speed ............................... 48
Playback time ............................... 103
Play modes .........................49, 68, 75
Podcasts ....................................14, 89
POWER•HOLD switch ..........16, 20
Power Saving Mode ...........21, 69, 76
Precautions ..................................... 97
Protecting a file ..................67, 68, 70
R
Recharging the battery ............18, 95
Recording ....................................... 35
Recording time ............................103
Remaining recording
time ......................................10, 116
Review .......................................37, 50
S
Scene selection ...................39, 68, 70
Selecting a file in the stop or
play mode window .................... 30
Selecting a file using the menu .... 28
Selecting the memory .......34, 68, 76
Setting the clock .................22, 69, 77
Setting the language ..........25, 69, 77
Sound Organizer ........................... 89
Specifications ................................. 99
Standby mode ................................ 20
System limitations .......................116
System requirements ...............91, 99
T
Track mark ..................................... 60
Troubleshooting ........................... 104
U
USB AC adaptor ............................ 95
USB Memory .................................. 88
Using the IC recorder with your
computer ..................................... 79
V
VOR (Voice Operated
Recording) ......................43, 68, 73
W
WMA files .................................... 101
