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Sony ICD-MX20DR9 - 32MB Flash-Based Digital Voice Recorder Manual
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IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ICD-MX20 Serial No. ICD-MX20 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China For the customers in the USA INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. For "Memory Stick" This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: ICD-MX20 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice for users Program © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2005 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. • This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. • The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorders ICD-MX20. You cannot connect other IC recorders. Information IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. 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. The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area). Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 17-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfi nger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. Troubleshooting Before taking the unit for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The unit does not operate. • The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity. • The batteries are weak. • The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch. (If you press any button, "HOLD" will appear for 3 seconds.) The "Memory Stick" is not recognized. The number of folders automatically created in the "Memory Stick" is less than 5. • Since the "Memory Stick" contains image data or other files, the memory required for creating initial folders is insufficient. Use the Windows Explorer or other tool to delete unnecessary files or use "Format" menu of the unit to format the "Memory Stick". No sound comes from the speaker. • The headphones are plugged in. • The volume is turned down completely. Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in. • If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the sound may come from the speaker. Unplug the headphones and then insert them securely. The OPR indicator does not light. • The "LED" in the menu is set to "OFF". Display the menu and set the "LED" to "ON". You cannot start recording. • The memory is full. Erase some of the messages. Or use the Digital Voice Editor to save the IC recorder messages to the hard disk of your PC. You can also use the "Memory Stick" with sufficient capacity. • The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is set to "LOCK" . • 999 messages have already been recorded in the selected folder. Select another folder or erase some of the messages. You cannot erase a message. • The message or the folder containing the message is set to "Read-only" in the computer. Display the message or the folder using Windows Explorer and remove the check for "Read-only" under "Properties". • The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is set to "LOCK" . You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording to the previously recorded message. • The remaining memory is too short. The overwritten part will be deleted after the overwriting part finishes recording. Therefore, you can only overwrite within the remaining recording time. • At a factory setting, "Add/Over" (additional/ overwrite recording) is set to "OFF". Display the menu and set the "Add/Over" to "Add REC" or "Overwrite" . Recording is interrupted. • The advanced VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function is activated. Set "VOR" in the menu to "OFF". Recording is interrupted (when recording from an external device). • If you use an audio connecting cable without a resistor to connect the sound source to the IC recorder, sound may be recorded interrupted. Make sure to use a resistance audio connecting cable. Noise is heard. • An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the unit during recording so that noise was recorded. • The unit was placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. • Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording. Clean the plug. • Headphones plug is dirty. Clean the plug. Recording level is low. • "Mic Sense" (microphone sensitivity) is set to "Low". Display the menu and set "Mic Sense" to "High". • If it is difficult to hear small sound of a recorded message, slide the VOICE UP switch to "ON". Playback sound may become more audible. Playback speed is too fast or too slow. • The playback speed is adjusted in the "DPC" in the menu. Slide the DPC switch to "OFF" or display the "DPC" in the menu and adjust the playback speed. "--Y--M--D" or "--:--" is displayed. • You have not set the clock. Display the "Date&Time" in the menu and set the clock. "--Y--M--D" or "--:--" is displayed as the recorded date. • The date and time of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the message when the clock was not set. Display the "Date&Time" in the menu and set the clock. There are fewer menu items in the menu mode. • There are some menu items which are not displayed while the set is in recording or playback mode. A character in a folder or message name is displayed as "s". • The unit cannot support and display some characters which are entered using the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. Messages are not sorted in order of the number of priority marks in a folder. • Unless you sort messages using the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software, messages are displayed in the unit in the same way as specified in the computer. Sort again in the order of the number of priority marks in the computer using the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. • The unit requires a certain amount of memory for system operation. That amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for the difference. The battery life is short. • The battery life mentioned in "Step 1: Installing the Batteries" is based on playback through internal speaker with the medium volume level (using Sony alkaline batteries LR03(SG)). The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit. "ACCESS" display does not disappear. • If the unit is required to process excessive amount of data, "ACCESS" may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the unit. Wait until the message disappears. The unit does not operate correctly. • Take out the batteries and insert them again with correct polarity. You cannot connect the unit to the PC. • Refer to the "Digital Voice Editor 2" operating instructions. Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. BGetting started Step 1: Installing the Batteries 1 Slide and open the battery compartment lid. 2 Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. Make sure to insert batteries into the unit from the - end first. When you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain period of time, "Set Date&Time" appears. Please refer "Step 2: Setting the Clock" to set the date and time. If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated. Replacing the batteries The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition: : Replace both of the two batteries with new ones. : "Replace Batteries" appears and the unit will stop operation. Battery life* (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)) Recording mode: ST STLP SP LP In recording: 8 hr. 9 hr. 30 min. 9 hr. 30 min. 10 hr. 30 min. In playback: 8 hr. 9 hr. 9 hr. 9 hr. (hr.: hours/min.: minutes) * In continuous recording/playback * In approximate hours and minutes * When playing back through the internal speaker with the medium volume level * The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit. Using on house current Connect the AC power adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack of the unit and to the wall outlet. Do not use any other AC power adaptor. To DC IN 3V jack AC power adaptor (not supplied) Notes on batteries • Do not use manganese batteries for this unit. • Do not charge dry batteries. • When you are not going to use the unit for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion. When you insert the batteries for the first time after purchasing (initializing the memory) "ACCESS" appears in the display window and the internal memory is initialized automatically to create 5 folders (FOLDER01 to FOLDER05). Notes while "ACCESS" appears • The unit is accessing data while "ACCESS" appears in the display window or the OPR indicator lights or flashes in red or orange. While accessing, do not remove the batteries or AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage the data. • If the unit is required to process excessive amount of data, "ACCESS" may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the unit. Wait until the message disappears. Polarity of the plug Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. When you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain period of time, "Set Date&Time" appears. Set the date and time as follows: Press the control key upward, downward, leftward, or rightward (v/V/b/B) to select an item, and then press down the center (Nx) to decide on the item. In this manual, these operations are described as follows: Press v (.). Press B ( ;). Press b (MENU). Press Nx. Press V (>). 1 Press v/V to select the digits for the year. v: to decrease the number V: to increase the number 2 Press Nx. The month digits will flash. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the month, day, hour, and then minutes in sequence. To select a previous or next item Press b for the previous item or B for the next item. Note If you do not press Nx for more than one minute, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to normal display. 4 Press xSTOP to return to the normal display. BBasic Operations Recording Messages Recording Messages You can record the maximum of 999 messages in each folder of the initially 5 folders (FOLDER01 to FOLDER05). In all the folders of the built-in memory, you can record the maximum of 1,012 messages. Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded message, you can start recording quickly without searching for the end of the last recording. e.g. Message 1 Message 2 Blank space Newly recorded message 1 Select the recording mode. For how to select the recording mode, see "Operating the Menu". 2 Select the folder. 1 Press B ( ). The folders in the built-in memory are displayed. Icon and name* of the selected folder Built-in memory drive ( ) * You can display a long folder name by scrolling the cursor. 2 Press v or V to select the folder in which you wish to record messages. 3Press Nx. 3 Start recording. Built-in microphone 1 Press zXREC/PAUSE during the stop mode. You do not need to keep pressing zXREC/PAUSE while recording. Folder icon Current message number/ Number of messages in the selected folder Remaining memory indication Counter display* OPR indicator** (lights in red during recording.) Recording mode Remaining memory indication Microphone sensitivity 2 Speak to the built-in microphone. * The display selected with the "Display" in the menu appears. **When the "LED" in the menu is set to "OFF", the OPR indicator turns off. To Do this stop recording pause recording* release pause and resume recording listen to the current recording review the current recording instantly review during recording Press xSTOP. The unit stops at the beginning of the current recording. If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record you will record in the same folder. Press zXREC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in red and "REC Pause" flashes in the display window. Press zXREC/PAUSE. Recording resumes from that point. Press xSTOP to stop recording, then press Nx. Press Nx during recording. Keep pressing v (.) during recording or recording pause. Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound. After you release the key, playback starts from that point. You can add an overwrite recording from that point. * About one hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the unit goes into the stop mode. Note on setting the clock Set the clock while the set is in the stop mode. To display the clock setting window and current time You can display the clock setting window to set the date and time or check the current time: 1 Press b (MENU) to display the menu. 2 Press v/V to select (Preferences) and then press Nx. 3 Press v/V to select "Date&Time". The current time is displayed in the right bottom of the display window. 4 To set the clock, press Nx to display the "Date&Time" window and follow the steps 1 through 4 of the "Step 2: Setting the Clock". Tip This unit does not have a power on/ off switch. The display is shown at all times. Maximum recording time* (built-in memory) The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. You can record messages for the maximum recording time in a single folder. Recording modes** ST Approx. 1 hr. 25 min. STLP Approx. 2 hr. 45 min. SP Approx. 4 hr. 20 min. LP Approx. 11 hr. 45 min. (hr.: hours/min.: minutes) * In continuous recording **Recording modes: ST: Standard play stereo recording mode/STLP: Long play stereo recording mode /SP: Standard play monaural recording mode/LP: Long play monaural recording mode The maximum number of the folders when each folder contains one message You can create the maximum of 340 folders each in the built-in memory and the "Memory Stick". Notes before recording • To record in better sound quality, select the ST or STLP mode. • Before making a long recording, be sure to check the battery indicator. • The maximum recording time and the number of messages you can make varies depending on the conditions of use. • To avoid replacing batteries during long time recording, use the AC power adaptor (not supplied). • You cannot record through the built-in microphone if you connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) connector. Expanding the memory You can expand the memory by inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the MEMORY STICK slot. (See the reverse side.) Switching the drives You can use both the built-in memory and the "Memory Stick" by switching drives as follows: 1 Press B ( ) to display the folders in the current drive. 2 Press b. 3 Press v or V to select the "Memory Stick" drive ( ) or the built-in memory drive ( ). "Memory Stick" drive ( ) 4 Press Nx. The folders of the selected drive are displayed, where you can select one by pressing v or V. (If you keep pressing v or V , the display switches to the folders of another drive.) Starting recording automatically in response to the sound - Advanced VOR function Set "VOR" in the menu to "ON". Notes on recording • While the OPR indicator flashes or lights in red or orange, do not remove the batteries or the AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage the data. • Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the unit during recording. Playing Back Messages When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1. When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 2-2. 1 Select the folder. Follow the step 2 in "Recording Messages". 2 Select the message and start playback. i (headphones) jack 1 Press v or V to display the desired message number. v: for previous message number V: for next message number 2 Press Nx. Selected message number/Number of messages in the selected folder Playback slider Displays the current playback position. Counter display* Recorded date and time of the message OPR indicator** (lights in green during playback.) 3 Adjust the volume with VOLUME +/- . * The display selected with the "Display" in the menu appears. **When the "LED" in the menu is set to "OFF", the OPR indicator turns off. The unit plays all the messages in a folder continuously and stops at the beginning of the last message in the folder. (You change the "Play Mode" in the menu so that the unit plays a message and then stop at the beginning of the next message .) To Do this stop at the current position go back to the beginning of the current message skip to the next message go back to previous messages/skip to succeeding messages Press Nx or xSTOP. To resume playback from that point, press Nx again. Press v once.* Press V once.* Press v or V repeatedly. (During stop mode, keep the key pressed to skip the messages continuously.) * These operations are for when "Easy Search" in the menu is set to "OFF". Operating the Menu During stop, playback or recording, you can use the menu to change the operation modes in playback and recording, display mode, or other settings. Display the menu and change the settings as follows: To Do this 1 enter the menu mode. Press b (MENU). 2 select the desired menu ( / / / ). Press v/V and press Nx. 3 select the desired menu item. Press v/V and press Nx. go back to the previous step. Press v/V to select " " and press Nx. ( If " " does not appear, press b. ) 4 select the setting item. Press v/V and press Nx. 5 exit the menu mode. Press xSTOP. If you do not press the key or button for one minute, the menu mode is automatically cancelled and the window will return to normal display. Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) • To search forward (cue): Keep V pressed during playback and release the key at the point you wish to resume playback. • To search backward (review): Keep v pressed during playback and release the key at the point you wish to resume playback. If you keep V or v pressed, the unit starts to search at higher speed. During cue/review, the counter will be displayed, regardless of the display mode setting. 1 When playback or fast playback is done to the end of the last message • When fast playback is done to the end of the last message, "Message End" flashes for 5 seconds. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) • If you keep v pressed while "Message End" is flashing, the messages are played back rapidly, and normal playback will start at the point you release the key. • When "Message End" stops flashing and the OPR indicator goes off, the unit will stop at the beginning of the last message. • If the last message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the message, keep V pressed to play back the message to the end and then press v while "Message End" is flashing to go back to the desired point. • For messages other than the last one, go to the beginning of the next message and play backward to the desired point. Listening in better sound quality You can enjoy better sound quality as follows: • To listen from headphones: Connect the stereo headphones (supplied or not supplied) to the i (headphones) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. •To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the i (headphones) jack. How the display changes in the menu mode Entering the menu mode (1) v Selecting the item in the desired menu (2, 3) v Selecting the setting item (4) Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Stop/Play/Rec** Record/play menu REC Mode Mic Sense VOR Add/Over DPC Easy Search Play Mode You can set the recording mode (bit rate): ST*: You can record with high-quality stereo sound. (48 kbps) STLP: You can record with stereo sound for longer time. (24 kbps) SP: You can record with better sound (monaural sound). (16 kbps) LP: You can record for longer time (monaural sound). (8 kbps) Note: When the DIRECTNL switch is set to "ON", a message will be recorded in monaural even in the "ST" or "STLP" recording mode. You can set the microphone sensitivity. High*: To record at meetings or in a quiet and/or spacious place. Low: To record dictation or in a noisy place. You can activate or disable the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function for eliminating recording from soundless period.: ON: Recording starts when the unit detects sound and "VOR" is displayed. Recording pauses when no sound is heard and "VOR Pause" is displayed. OFF*: The VOR function is disabled. Normal recording operation is selected. Note: VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set the "Mic Sense" according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set the "VOR" to "OFF". You can enable or disable the adding or overwrite recording mode: OFF*: You cannot add a recording to avoid erasing a message by accidental operation. Add REC: You can adds a recording to a previously recorded message during playback. Overwrite: You can adds an overwrite recording to a previously recorded message during playback. You can set the playback speed: OFF*: Messages will be played back at normal speed. ON: You can adjust the speed of the playback between twice the normal speed (+100%) and half the normal speed (-50%) You can activate or disable the easy search function: ON: You can go back for approx. 3 seconds by pressing v (.), or advance for approx. 10 seconds by pressing V (>). OFF*: You can go back or forward the messages by pressing v/V (./>). You can set the playback mode when you press Nx: Cont Play*: The unit plays back all messages in a folder continuously. One MSG: The unit plays back one message and then stops at the beginning of the next message Repeat: The unit plays back a message repeatedly until you press Nx or xSTOP. "Repeat MSG" and " " will be displayed. OK/-/- OK/-/OK OK/-/OK OK/-/- OK/OK/- OK/OK/- OK/OK/- Erase menu Erase a MSG Erase AllMSG Erase Folder You can erase the currently selected message. (See the reverse side.) You can erase all the messages in the selected folder. (See the reverse side.) You can erase the selected folder and the messages contained in the folder. (See the reverse side.) Format You can format a "Memory Stick". (See the reverse side.) Edit menu Priority Move MSG Alarm Add Folder Edit Folder You can add priority marks (v) to the currently selected message. Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order of recording. (None*/v/vv/vvv) (See the reverse side.) You can move the currently selected message to the desired folder. (See the reverse side.) You can set the alarm to the currently selected message. (See the reverse side.) You can add a new folder to the end of the current drive. (See the reverse side.) You can change the icon and name of the currently selected folder. (See the reverse side.) OK/OK/- OK/-/- OK/-/- OK/-/- OK/OK/- OK/OK/- OK/-/- OK/-/- OK/-/- Preferences menu Display Date&Time Beep LED Backlight List View You can change the display mode on the display window. Elapse: Displays the elapsed playback/recording time of one message (counter). Remain: Displays the remaining time indication. Name: Displays the message name (title) if it is specified with the supplied Digital Voice Editor software. You can set the clock manually or automatically: Automatic: If the unit is connected to a PC while the supplied Digital Voice Editor is operating, the clock is automatically set according to the PC internal clock. Manual*: Displays the window to set the clock manually (05Y1M1D*). (See "Step 2: Setting the Clock".) You can turn on or off the beep. ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that operation has been accepted. OFF: No beep sound will be heard except for the alarm. You can turn on or off the OPR (operation) indicator during operation. ON*: The OPR indicator lights or flashes during operations such as recording or playback. OFF: The OPR indicator turns off even during operation. (Even if you set the LED to "OFF", the indicator lights when the unit is connected to the PC.) You can turn on or off the backlight on the display window during operation. ON*: The backlight on the display window lights during operation. OFF: The backlight on the display window turns off during operation. You can select the list view or one message view in the stop mode. ON: List of the messages is displayed in the stop mode. OFF*: A message is displayed in the stop mode. OK/OK/OK OK/-/- OK/OK/OK OK/-/OK OK/OK/OK OK/OK/- **Displays whether you can change the setting in each operation mode (Stop: stop mode/Play: playback mode/Rec: recording mode): "OK" shows the setting can be changed and "-" shows the setting cannot be changed. Index to Parts and Controls Identifying the front and rear panels of the unit 1 Built-in monaural/stereo microphone (directional/all-directional) You can set the directivity with the DIRECTNL switch 2, and sensitivity with the "Mic Sense" in the menu. 2 DIRECTNL (directional) ON (MONO)/OFF switch Slide the switch to set the directivity of the built-in microphone 1 as follows: ON (MONO): To record a sound centering on a specific direction in monaural. Use this position when you record a sound at a conference/ meeting or in a spacious place etc. OFF: To record a sound not centering on a specific direction (all-directional recording). Notes • The DIRECTNL switch is set to "ON", sound is recorded in monaural even if you select ST or STLP mode. • In the ST and STLP mode, sound is recorded in higher quality sound thanks to their higher bit rates even in the monaural recording. 3 Display window For the details, see "Using the display window" below. 4 OPR (operation) indicator The indicator lights in red during recording or in green during playback. It flashes in red during recording pause. During accessing the data, it lights or flashes in red or orange. You can turn off the indicator with the "LED" in the menu. 5 Control key b (MENU)/B ( : folder)v(.: review)/V(>: fast forward)/Nx (play/stop•enter) 6 zXREC (record) /PAUSE button Press here to start and pause recording. 7 xSTOP button Press here to stop operation. 8 Speaker Sound is heard when no headphones or active speaker are connected. 9 MEMORY STICK slot Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" here. 0 USB connector Use the USB cable to connect a PC here. qa VOLUME (volume) +/- button Adjust the playback sound with the button. qs DIVIDE button Press to divide a message during playback. qd A-B (repeat) button Press to specify the beginning and ending points of the portion to be played back repeatedly. Using the display window One message view If the slot/connector lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated. qf HOLD switch To prevent accidental operation, slide this switch to "ON". "HOLD" will appear for 3 seconds, indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. When the HOLD function is activated during stop, all the display will be turned off after "HOLD" is displayed. To cancel the HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch to "OFF". 1 Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press xSTOP. (You cannot stop usual playback.) qg i (headphones) jack To monitor the recording from the built-in microphone, connect headphones supplied or not supplied here. You can adjust the volume with VOLUME +/- qa, but the recording level is fixed. Note If you turn up the volume excessively or place the headphones near the microphone while monitoring recording, the microphone may pick up the sound from the headphones, causing acoustic feedback (howling sound). qh m (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) You can connect an external microphone here. When an external microphone is connected, the built-in microphone is automatically cut off. qj DPC ON/OFF switch You can play back a message at a higher or lower speed as follows: ON: "Fast Play" or "Slow Play" will be displayed and a message is played back at the speed specified with the "DPC" in the menu (between twice the normal speed (+100%) and half the normal speed (- 50%)). OFF: A message is played back at the normal speed. qk VOICE UP (Digital Voice Up) ON/OFF switch You can make the playback sound well-balanced and more audible by enabling the Digital Voice Up function as follows: ON: Digital Voice Up function is activated. Inaudible low-level part of a recorded message is amplified so that the overall recording is adjusted to its optimum level. OFF: A message is played back without Digital Voice Up function. Note Depending on the area you purchased the unit, the Digital Voice Up switch name shown on the unit may differ. ql Slit for a handstrap You can attach a handstrap (not supplied) here. w; Battery compartment /DC IN 3V jack Open the compartment lid and insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries. List view (in stop mode) 1 Folder icon Displays the icon of the current folder. You can change the icon with the "Edit Folder" in the menu. 2 Priority marks Displays the priority marks specified with the "Priority" with the menu. You can renumber the messages in the order of their priority. 3 Selected message number /Total number of the messages in the selected folder 4 Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set for a message. 5 Playback slider Displays the current playback position. 6 Counter (Elapsed time)/Remaining time / Message name indication The display mode selected with the "Display" in the menu appears: Elapse: Displays the elapsed playback/recording time of one message (counter). Remain: Displays the remaining time of the message in the playback mode, and the remaining recordable time in the stop and recording modes. Name: Displays the message name (title) if it is specified with the supplied Digital Voice Editor. (Some characters that are not compatible with the unit may not be displayed.) 7 Recorded date and time indication Recorded year, month, day, hours, and minutes of the current message are displayed. 8 Repeat play indicator Appears when "Repeat" (one message repeat playback mode) is selected with the "Play Mode" in the menu. 9 Remaining memory indicator Displays the remaining memory: • During recording, the indicator decreases one by one. • When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the indicator flashes. • When the remaining time reaches 1 minute, the remaining time indication 6 will flash regardless of the display mode. Remaining memory time • When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and "Memory Full" will be displayed with an alarm sound. To continue recording, first erase some of the messages. Notes • If data other than sound data is saved, the remaining memory time is displayed excluding the data. You can check the remaining memory by selecting "Remain" in the "Display" menu. • When you set the "Beep" in the menu to "OFF", an alarm sound (beep) does not sound. 0 Recording mode indication Displays the current recording mode specified with the "REC Mode" in the menu: • ST: Standard play stereo recording mode • STLP: Long play stereo recording mode • SP: Standard play monaural recording mode • LP: Long play monaural recording mode qa VOR (Voice Operated Recording) indicator Appears when the "VOR" in the menu is set to "ON" and the voice operated recording is activated. qs Microphone sensitivity indication Displays the current microphone sensitivity specified with the "Mic Sense" in the menu: • H (High): To record at a meeting or in a quiet/ spacious place. • L (Low): To record for dictation or in a noisy place. qd Drive indication Displays the current drive: : Built-in memory drive : "Memory Stick" drive qf Remaining battery indicator Displays the remaining battery volume. When the AC power adaptor (not supplied) is connected, the indicator does not appear. qg Folder name indication Displays the name of the current folder. You can change the icon with the "Edit Folder" in the menu. qh Messages list Displays the list of the three messages in the current folder when "List View" in the menu is set to "ON". The number and recorded date/time of each message is displayed. You can scroll the messages with v/V. qj Scroll bar Displays the current location of the displayed messages among the whole messages in the current folder. Note The effect of the back light of the display window may be reduced in a bright location. Switching the one message view and the list view You can choose how the messages will be displayed on the stop mode between list view and one message view as follows: 1 Press b (MENU). The menu window is displayed. 2 Press v/V to select (Preferences) and then press Nx. The Preferences menu is displayed. 3 Press v/V to select "List View". 4 Press Nx. The "List View" setting window is displayed. 5 Press v/V to select "ON" (list view) or "OFF" (one message view) and then press Nx. The setting will be changed. 6 Press xSTOP to return to the normal display.