Sony PCM-D50 Operating Instructions
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3-277-770-11(2) Linear PCM Recorder Operating Instructions PCM-D50 © 2007 Sony Corporation - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. PCM-D50 any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Notice - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
a Class B digital device, pursuant to the instructions, may Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: PCM-D50 Responsible Party: Sony Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
is provided. Accessories - Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by Sony. USE Power Source - This appliance operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Grounding - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
surges. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by Sony, as they may cause hazards. Cleaning - Unplug the appliance service. - If the appliance does not operate normally when following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
with the PCM-D50 9 Identifying parts and controls 12 Getting Started Checking the supplied accessories 17 Step 1: Preparing a power source 17 Step 2: Setting the clock 19 Recording Preparation before recording 21 Recording analog sound 23 Monitoring the recording 26 Recording a few seconds - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
Recording Operations after Recording Operations after Recording Playing back recorded audio data (tracks 31 Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (Easy Search) ...33 Adjusting the playback speed (DPC (the Digital ) MEMORY (Recording/playback memory) FORMAT (Initializing memory) - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
) PLUG IN PWR (Plug in power function) Additional Information Using a "Memory Stick" (not supplied 45 Inserting a "Memory Stick 45 Using the "Memory Stick" for recording/playback 46 Maintenance...47 Troubleshooting...48 Error messages...51 Specifications...54 File Specifications...56 Index...58 - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
. The DPC (Digital Pitch Control) feature provides quick or slow playback of a musical performance, which is best suited for modeling your playing on the playback on the recorder. (Page 33) The optional remote commander (RMPCM1) allows you to control the PCM-D50 operations remotely: starting and - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
actually pressed. (Page 26) Long battery life affording you to record for approximately 12 hours with four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. The optional carrying case (CKL-PCMD50) is best suited for carrying PCM-D50 outside. With the supplied belt strap, the recorder can be attached to the belt - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
tape. (Page 28) You can also transfer that digitized sound data to a computer to store them. (Page 36) MP3 playback is supported. The optional carrying case (CKL-PCMD50) is best suited for carrying the PCM-D50 outside. With the supplied belt strap, the recorder can be attached to your belt. 11 - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
Identifying parts and controls Front Right side 12 - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
down) button (pages 19, 32) REC LEVEL (recording level) dial (page 24) Adjusts the recording volume by turning the dial to set the desired level (0 jack (pages 28 - 30) Memory Stick slot (page 45) POWER switch (page 18) Turns the power "ON" or "OFF." Battery compartment lid (page 17) Slot - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
(pages 26, 31) MIC ATT (microphone attenuator) switch (page recorder are locked to prevent accidental operation. It is recommended that you set this switch to "ON" during recording and playback. To unlock the controls, set it to "OFF." DPC (Digital Pitch Control) switch (pages 33, 42) REMOTE - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
changes as follows (Flashes when the recorder is paused): Elapsed recording/playback time Remaining recordable time of the current memory (During playback: Remaining time of the current track) Recorded date (During recording: Recording start date) Recording/playing status Displays as follows - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
Identifying parts and controls (continued) Memory Stick indicator Displayed when the current memory is a "Memory Stick." Folder number, track numbers Folders are classified into (a folder for recording and playback) and (a folder for playback only) (page 38). Track numbers are displayed as " - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
. First slide the lid downward and then open it. 2 Pull out the battery case from the recorder. Four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries 2) CD-ROM ("Sound Forge Audio Studio LE") 2) Operating Instructions (this book) 1) Only for the US and Canadian models 2) Only for the US, Canadian, and - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
following charger and rechargeable batteries for the recorder: - Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery: NH-AA-4BE - Quick battery charger for nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries: BCG-34HE Battery life When using Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (supplied)*: Linear PCM 96 kHz 24 - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
AC power adapter Polarity of the plug may cause a malfunction. Note The recorder is accessing memory while "ACCESSING MEMORY..." appears on the display or the ACCESS indicator flashes. During this time, do not remove or insert batteries and do not disconnect or connect the AC power adapter, or the - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
Started (continued) To reset the clock 1 While the recorder is stopped, press and hold the /MENU button until the the clock" to reset the clock. Note If you leave the recorder for approximately several weeks with no batteries inserted, the date and time change to the default settings. In this - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
Placement when recording a musical performance using the built-in microphones For best results, place the recorder about Records sound from the right. Records sound from the left. Place the recorder with its front side facing upward and the built-in microphones pointing at the sound source. Tripod - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
the microphone input sensitivity Use the MIC ATT switch. Usually set it to the "0" position. When recording loud sounds, set it to the recorder using the tripod (not supplied) By attaching an optional tripod (VCT-PCM1) to the hole on the back of the recorder, you can adjust the angles of the recorder - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
This sub-section explains how to record sound sources in the built-in memory with the built-in microphones. To change sampling frequency, quantifying bit number, or the memory drive for a recording, go to the menu display (page 40). The default sampling frequency and quantifying bit number are - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
(crest value of input signal) Peak level lamps -12 dB (green): Distortion will not occur. (Recording level is -12 to -1dB.) OVER (red): Recording level is more than -1dB. Lower the level. Note During digital recording, the peak level lamps do not light. 7 Press PLAY/ENTER (or PAUSE) button. The - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
than 10 minutes, the icon that represents remaining memory amount appears. When memory is unused, "100%" appears. Notes While is lit on the display, do not remove the batteries or the AC power adapter. Doing so may damage the data. If the recorder remains in stop mode for about 10 minutes - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
for a maximum of five seconds prior to the point when the recording is started. Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the memory Press REC to enter on the recording standby mode. Press PLAY (or PAUSE). Recording starts. 1 While the recorder is stopped, press and hold the /MENU button until the - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
remaining recordable time is less than 10 seconds, the pre-recording function is disabled. During digital recording, the pre-recording instructions supplied with it. External microphone (not supplied) to the jack When you connect an external microphone to the (microphone) jack of the recorder - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
IN (OPT) jack. When incompatible signals are input, "UNKNOWN DATA" is displayed and you cannot record the signals. Linear PCM 44.1/48.0/96 kHz digital signals are supported. You cannot record the copyrighted digital signals (SCMS: Serial Copy Management System). If such signals are input, "NO - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
cannot be used: Setting the recording level/MIC ATT switch/LIMITER switch/Setting the recording mode/LCF setting/SBM setting/pre-recording When the remaining recordable time is less than 10 seconds, digital recording may be disabled. Recording digital signals from external equipment (Optical - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
new track. Using the remote commander for recording You can use the optional remote commander (RM-PCM1) to control recording operations. 1 Connect the optional remote commander to the REMOTE jack of the recorder. Notes When a different digital signal is input, it is recorded as a new track since - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
A-B button FF/ button PAUSE button/ indicator DIVIDE button PLAY/ENTER button/indicator STOP button FR/ button Playing back recorded audio data (tracks) To change the memory and folder used to play back, go to the menu display (page 40). 1 Connect optional headphones or earphones to the - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
memory drive The recorder supports the use of "Memory Stick" in addition to the built-in memory. You can switch the memory as follows. When you insert a "Memory Stick," make sure that the recorder is not recording FF/ button.* Fast reverse (Review) Press and hold the the batteries or AC power adapter. - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
playback speed between +100% and -75% of normal speed in the menu. The track is played back in natural tones thanks to the digital processing function. 1 While the recorder is stopped, press and hold the /MENU button until the menu is displayed. 2 Press the FF/ and FR/ buttons to select "DPC - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
tracks from speakers of external equipment, connect the audio input jack or digital input jack of the external equipment to the LINE OUT (OPT) jack of the recorder using an optional Sony audio cable or optical digital cable. Connecting an analog device AV amplifier/player (analog type) Playing back - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
a track if its name after division is the same as an existing file in the folder. Deleting tracks Deleting tracks one by one 1 While the recorder is playing the track that you want to delete or is stopped, press and hold the /MENU button until the menu is displayed. 2 Press the - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
Port: USB port 1) Required when you save a recorded WAV file on a PC via a USB connection. Notes You cannot play the 24 bit tracks recorded using this recorder with the Windows Media Player. Do not use a computer to format the built-in memory of the recorder or a "Memory Stick" you use with the - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
of Apple Inc. registered in the United States and/or other countries. To use Windows 2000 Installation of the supplied driver is required. Install the driver using "SonyRecorder_Driver. exe" in the recorder. On folder and track file structure The folders and files are displayed on the computer - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
" is displayed on the desk top. Note The "MEMORYSTICK" display appears only when a "Memory Stick" is inserted in the recorder. 2 Copy the folder containing MP3 files from the computer onto the recorder. With Windows: Use the Explorer to drag and drop the folder containing MP3 files onto the - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Operations after Recording 3 Disconnect the recorder from the computer, and then press the /MENU button briefly, press the FF/ and FR/ buttons to select the desired folder, and then press the - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
Menu Operations Using the menu display You can make various adjustments and settings using the menu display. 1 Press the /MENU button for more than one second. The menu display appears. The currently selected item and option are highlighted and displayed in the center. Selected item and option / - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
digital recording, you cannot operate the menu. Item LED (Indicator lighting) CLOCK (Date/time settings) MEMORY 1) (Recording/playback memory) FORMAT 2)5) (Initializing memory when no optional "Memory Stick" is inserted. 2) The function does not work when the remaining battery power is low. - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
kHz 16 bit 96.00 kHz 24 bit You can record for a longer time. The default setting You can record with higher sound quality. Notes Sampling frequency is a value that represents how many times an analog signal is converted into a digital signal (A/D conversion) per second. The larger the value of - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
The limiter circuit of the recorder does not compensate for clipping when audio over 12dB is input. In this case, sound may be distorted. is usually thrown away, is integrated into the 16-bit data. 7) In digital recording, this function does not work. 8) The setting cannot be executed when the - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
the external device connected to the LINE IN (OPT) jack during digital function) recording. PLUG IN PWR (Plug in power function) ON Synchronized recording is enabled. OFF Synchronized recording is disabled. You can start recording by pressing the REC button and the PLAY/ENTER button or - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
" (not supplied) ACCESS indicator Memory Stick slot "Memory Stick" Cover of Memory Stick slot You can record audio using a "Memory Stick" instead of the built-in memory of the recorder. "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed)" are the only "Memory Stick" models that can be - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
: http://www.sony.net/Products/mssupport "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", "Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed)" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. "MagicGate" is the general name of a copyright protection technology developed by Sony. The recorder does not support parallel data - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
so may cause a malfunction of the recorder. Do not place the recorder in the following locations: - Anywhere extremely hot. Never expose it to temperatures above 60ºC. - Under direct sunlight or close to heaters - In a sun-heated car with the windows closed (especially in summer) - In a humid - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
If you experience trouble with your recorder, try the following solutions. 1 Turn off the recorder completely by removing the batteries and the AC power adapter, and then turn it on again. Or use the recorder to initialize the built-in memory or the "Memory Stick." (Note that initializing - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
sound picked up is distorted. Noise occurs during recording. "--y--m--d --:--" is displayed as the recorded date. Cause/Solution The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is set to "LOCK." Release the lock. When you use a Windows computer, the track or the folder containing the - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
. In this case, do not remove the batteries or AC power adapter. You cannot record tracks up to the maximum recording time noted on page 57. If there are other formatted data (for example, images) saved in the memory, you cannot record tracks up to the maximum. A "Memory Stick" requires - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
computer (page 36), and then erase the contents of the memory. The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is set to "LOCK." Release the lock. A read-only "Memory Stick" is inserted. Use the "Memory Stick" that the recorder supports. Additional Information Continued on the next page 51 - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
FOLDER BATTERY LOW NO INPUT SIGNAL Meaning/Solution A "Memory Stick" with an access control function is inserted. Functions including recording and playback are limited, and you cannot use it with the recorder. Use a "Memory Stick" that the recorder supports. An incompatible "Memory Stick" is - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
CHANGE BATTERY SYSTEM ERROR PROCESS ERROR POWER PROBLEM HOLD Meaning/Solution During digital recording, there is a copy-prohibit sound source being input from the optical cable connected to the LINE IN (OPT) jack of the recorder. Recording cannot be performed. Insert the "Memory Stick" again - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
"Memory Stick" (not supplied), Linear PCM Stereo recording Capacity Part of the memory capacity is allocated to data management. Actual usable capacity: Approx. 3.83 GB (4,116,611,072 bytes) Maximum recording time Refer to "Maximum recordable time" on page 57. Linear PCM Quantization: 16-bit linear - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
for nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries BCG-34HE4 Remote commander RM-PCM1 Tripod VCT-PCM1 Carrying case CKL-PCMD50 Wind screen AD-PCM1 Microphone adapter XLR-1 Extension cable for headphones RK-G111 * Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
or "Memory Stick." The maximum number of tracks that can be saved in one folder is 99 tracks. The maximum data capacity that one WAV format track can deal with is 2 GB. If the data amount of one track exceeds 2 GB during recording, recording as a new track starts automatically. In this case, the - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
bit 96.00 kHz 16 bit 96.00 kHz 24 bit Maximum recordable time * 12 hrs 55 min. 6 hrs 25 min. 4 hrs 15 min. 5 hrs 55 min. 3 hrs 55 min. 2 hrs 55 min. 1 hr 55 min. "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" Sampling frequency/ quantifying bit number 22.05 kHz 16 bit 44.10 kHz - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
recording 23 B Battery case 17 Battery compartment lid......... 17 Battery life 18 Built-in microphones 21 C Carrying case 10 Changing a folder 23, 31 Changing the memory drive.... 32 CLOCK 19, 41 Computer 36 D DC IN 6V jack 19 DELETE ALL 41 DELETE TRK 41 Deleting a track 35 Digital - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
Remaining battery power....... 18 Remaining memory amount 16, 25 Remaining recordable time 15, 25 Remaining time of the current track 15 Remote commandar 30 REMOTE jack 30 Repeat play 34 S Sampling frequency 42 SBM 43 Slot for a wrist strap 13 Super Bit Mapping 43 Supplied accessories 17 - Sony PCM-D50 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
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3-277-770-
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Linear PCM
Recorder
Operating Instructions
© 2007 Sony Corporation
PCM-D50