Sony PCMM10/R Product Manual (Operations Manual)
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- Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 1
-81(1) Linear PCM Recorder Operating Instructions Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Tracks About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Index PCM-M10/PCM-M10P © 2009 Sony Corporation Printed - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 2
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 PCM-M10/ PCM-M10P linear PCM Recorder. You cannot connect - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 3
the buttons of the PCM recorder 20 Unlocking the buttons of the PCM recorder 20 Basic Operations Recording 22 Listening 26 Deleting 30 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Method 32 Recording using the remote commander 32 Manual recording 33 Recording a few seconds in advance - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 4
playback tones - Key Control 55 Reinforcing the bass sound - Effect 56 Playback via Other Devices 58 Recording with other equipment ........ PCM recorder with Your Computer 83 Connecting the PCM recorder to your computer 84 Structure of folders and files 85 Copying Tracks from the PCM recorder - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 5
Information Precautions 92 Specifications 95 System requirements 95 Battery life 100 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 102 Error Messages 108 System Limitations 112 Display Window 113 Index 116 Trademarks 119 What you record is for personal enjoyment and use only. Copyright laws prohibit - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 6
for Better Recording The PCM-M10/PCM-M10P linear PCM recorder allows you to enjoy high-quality recording in a variety of situations. This section introduces easy recording setups for 6 typical music scenes. For recording a solo acoustic guitar performance For recording a piano performance - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 7
close to the lead instrument as possible. • While monitoring recording, move the PCM recorder to the position where volume levels from instruments are well-balanced. REC LEVEL AUTO MIC SENS(ATT) • When recording near the instrument: LOW • When recording far from the instrument: HI z Tips for setup - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 8
• For the most natural and dynamic recording, manual recording is recommended. (Adjustment using the REC LEVEL dial is required.) • To obtain the best recording results, perform a trial recording in advance. 8 GB • The PCM recorder provides a level guide function that displays an error message when - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 9
the Contents of the Package Linear PCM recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before you use the PCM recorder. Remote commander (1) USB connecting cable (1) Wind screen (PCM-M10P only) CD-ROM (2) • Sound Forge Audio Studio LE (1) • Operating instructions as PDF files (1) Operating - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 10
to parts and controls Front L (repeat) A-B button M DISPLAY button N REC LEVEL (recording level) dial O POWER/HOLD switch P REMOTE jack Q N PLAY/ENTER button/indicator* K z REC (record) button/indicator 10 GB T LINE IN (line input) jack U MIC SENS(ATT) (microphone sensitivity (attenuator)) HI/LOW - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 11
Getting Started W REC LEVEL (recording level) MANUAL/AUTO switch X Hole for attaching the tripod (not supplied) Y Battery compartment Z Speaker (on the basement) wj Built-in microphones (stereo) wk DPC (SPEED CTRL) (speed control) ON/OFF switch wl i/LINE OUT (headphone/line output) jack - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 12
, and then close the lid. Be sure to insert the batteries with the 3 and # ends in the right position. 12 GB If you drop the PCM recorder or handle it roughly, the battery compartment lid may become detached. If this occurs, insert a projected part at one end of the battery compartment lid - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 13
the full status. • Use a charger to recharge batteries at room temperatures. • Use the following charger and rechargeable batteries for the PCM recorder: - Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery: NH-AA-B2K - Quick battery charger for nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries: BCG-34HS2K When - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 14
applicable AC power adaptor securely into the DC IN 3V jack until it stops to the end. You can use an AC power adaptor that supports: • Output voltage: DC3V • Output current: 1A • Polarity of the plug to the DC IN 3V jack P Note Operations of not all AC power adaptors are - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 15
the USB connecting cable. Doing so may damage the data. • Even if you do not use the PCM recorder, the batteries are consumed slightly. When you are not going to use the PCM recorder for an extend period of time, it is recommended that you turn the power off and remove the batteries. • When the - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 16
day, hour, and minute in sequence. N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP Recorded audio files (tracks) are named using the date and time of the clock. By setting the clock before recording, the recording's date and time will be correctly saved. When the PCM recorder is turned on before the clock has been set, "Set - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 17
entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the stop mode display. • If you leave the PCM recorder for approximately 3 minutes or longer, with no batteries inserted, the clock is reset to the default settings. In this - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 18
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window > FF/ v, . FR/ V 2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select "Detail Menu," and then press N PLAY/ENTERT. MENU N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select "Language," and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. You can select the language - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 19
Getting Started 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the language that you want to use, and then press N PLAY/ENTER. You can select the following languages. Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian Russian), (Japanese), (Korean), (Chinese), ( - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 20
the buttons of the PCM recorder are locked to prevent accidental operation. To stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first. z Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can start, pause, or stop recording, or add track marks by using the remote commander connected to the PCM recorder. 20 GB - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 21
21GB Getting Started - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 22
1 Press to display the folder selection window in the stop mode. 2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the folder in which you want to record tracks ( FOLDER01-10). When you purchase the PCM recorder, there are 10 folders already available. > FF/ v . FR/ V 3 Press N PLAY/ENTER. 22 GB N PLAY/ ENTER - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 23
indicator lights in red and the X PAUSE indicator flashes in orange (Recording Standby mode). When you select "AUTO," the recording level will be adjusted automatically. The REC LEVEL dial adjustment is enabled when you select "MANUAL." You can change the microphone sensitivity with the MIC SENS(ATT - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 24
standby mode, the peak level L/R OVER indicators light in red and the following level guide is displayed. You may solve the problem by moving the PCM recorder far from the sound source, or setting the MIC SENS(ATT) switch to "LOW." If the problem persists, use manual recording (page 33). 24 GB - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 25
39). • When you connect the supplied wired remote commander to the PCM recorder, you can also press z REC, X PAUSE, and x STOP on the remote commander to perform recording operations. • Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. P Notes • Operating or touch noises - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 26
OUT" is selected, do not connect headphones; the playback sound from the headphones will be very loud. The "Audio Out" in the menu is set to "Headphones," when you purchase the PCM recorder (page 58). i/LINE OUT jack Headphones plug To start playback 1 Press in the stop mode. 2 Press > FF/ v or - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 27
3 Press N PLAY/ENTER. 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the track you want to play. 5 Press N PLAY/ENTER. Playback will start soon, and the N PLAY/ENTER indicator will light in green. (When "LED" is set to "OFF" in the menu (page 79), the indicator does not light.) 6 Press VOLUME +/- to adjust - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 28
the tracks continuously.)*3 Fast forward (Cue) Press and hold the > FF/ v during playback.*4 Fast reverse (Review) Press and hold the . FR/ V during playback.*4 *1 When a track mark is set, the PCM recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or after the current point. *2 These - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 29
seconds during playback by pressing > FF/ v (page 51). z Tracks that the PCM recorder can play back In addition to the tracks that the PCM recorder has recorded as LPCM (WAV) or MP3 files, the PCM recorder can play back WMA, AAC-LC (m4a), MP3, and LPCM (WAV) files copied from your computer or other - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 30
retrieve it. • Before deleting the track, turn on the power. Selecting a track and deleting it 1 Select the track you want to delete when the PCM recorder is in the stop or playback mode. 2 Press DELETE. "Delete?" appears with the track title. 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select "Execute." 4 Press - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 31
Basic Operations To cancel deleting midway Select "Cancel" in step 3 of "Selecting a track and deleting it," and then press N PLAY/ENTER. N PLAY/ ENTER Deleting another track Proceed with the steps 1 through 4 in "Selecting a track and deleting it." Deleting a part of a track Use the Divide - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 32
the remote commander for better recorded sound • By operating the PCM recorder using the remote commander, you can prevent the PCM recorder from picking up noises which may be caused by accidentally pressing a button, touching the case, or holding the PCM recorder. • By placing the PCM recorder at - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 33
you can adjust the recording level manually, according to the sound source. If necessary, you can also utilize the "LIMITER" (page 44) and "LCF(Low Cut Filter)" (page 43) in the menu to reduce sound distortion. 3 Press z REC. The PCM recorder enters the recording standby mode. When the microphones - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 34
If the peak level OVER indicator lights in red when the recording level exceeds -1 dB, or " " appears on the display window, distortion may occur. Reduce the recording level. Recording a few seconds in advance - the Pre-Recording function Adjust the OVER indication maximum level of the sound - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 35
/ V to select "ON," and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 6 Select a folder. 7 Press z REC. The PCM recorder enters the recording standby mode. Pre-recording starts and sounds for a maximum of the last 5 seconds are buffered in the memory. Displays how long the sound is - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 36
recorded when you press z REC. To record with the pre-recording function, we recommend you use the supplied wired remote commander or an external microphone. • When the remaining recordable time is less than 10 seconds, the pre-recording back side of the PCM recorder facing toward you. Insert microSD card - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 37
Stick Micro™ (M2™) media: Up to16 GB is supported. For compatible M2™, please refer to the Sony web site (page 95). Due to the file system specifications of the PCM recorder, you can record and play back an LPCM file smaller than 2 GB, and an MP3, AAC-LC, or WMA file smaller than 1 GB using an - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 38
in orange. Doing so may damage the data. • If a memory card is not recognized, remove it and then insert it into the PCM recorder again. Using a memory card for recording and playback (Memory setting) 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press > FF/ v or - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 39
recording. For automatic recording, see "Recording" on page 22. For manual recording, see "Manual recording" on page 33. Recording across memory media - Cross-Memory Recording recorder currently being used becomes full during recording, the PCM 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select "Cross-Memory - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 40
new track. P Notes • If the other memory media is also full, a message is displayed and the PCM recorder stops recording. • When you play back the original track recorded with Cross-Memory Recording, the PCM recorder does not play the succeeding track automatically. • Before attempting Cross-Memory - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 41
are as follows. • LPCM (Linear PCM): This is a WAV file and you can record the sound without compression, providing higher quality than MP3. On the other hand, the file size is large, it takes time to copy to a computer, and the available recording time in the PCM recorder is shorter than MP3. We - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 42
the menu mode. P Note You cannot set the recording mode while recording. 42 GB z About the sampling frequency and quantifying bit number • 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 - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 43
of the PCM recorder. Switch the MIC SENS(ATT) switch according to the recording conditions or to suit your purposes, when the PCM recorder is either stopped or is recording. HI (high)* Usually select this position. • The microphone attenuator is set to "HI." (In manual recording) • The microphone - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 44
/ V to select "ON," and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. > FF/ v, . FR/ V MENU N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP The LCF function is set to "OFF" when you purchase the PCM recorder. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel the LCF function Set "LCF(Low Cut Filter)" to "OFF" in step 3. During the stop or - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 45
REC LEVEL switch is set to "AUTO," the LIMITER function does not work. • When the "LIMITER" is set to "ON," the limiter function of the PCM recorder covers the input from the maximum input level to +12 dB. If the input exceeds this limit, sounds may be distorted. 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 46
connected, the built-in microphones and the input from the LINE IN jack become disabled. 1 Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) jack when the PCM recorder is in the stop mode. "Plug In Power" appears in the display window. If "Plug In Power" is not displayed, set it in the menu - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 47
MANUAL" has been selected in step 4, adjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL dial. 8 To stop recording, press x STOP. z Recommended microphones (not supplied) We recommend you use the Sony ECM-MS957 electret condenser microphone. Recording from other equipment Tape recorder or CD player Audio - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 48
equipment to the LINE IN jack of the PCM recorder using a Sony audio connecting cable (not supplied). 2 Set the REC LEVEL switch to "AUTO" for automatic recording, or "MANUAL" for manual recording. 3 Press z REC. The PCM recorder enters the recording standby mode. 4 Start playback with the connected - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 49
between the file information display and the level meter display. • File information display Title name Artist name File name Current folder icon A track recorded using the PCM recorder is displayed as follows. : Track title name: Date (yymmdd)_file number (e.g. 090101_01) : Artist name (e.g. My - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 50
an external speaker: Connect the speaker cord of the carrying case speaker CKS-M10 (not supplied) to the i/LINE OUT (headphone/line output) jack of the PCM recorder. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME +/- buttons. Or use a Sony audio connecting cable (not supplied) to connect the microphone or line - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 51
• When "Audio Out" in the menu is set to "LINE OUT," do not connect headphones; the end of the last track, "TRACK END" lights up for approx. 5 seconds. • When "TRACK END" goes off, the PCM recorder will stop at the beginning of the last track. • If you press and hold . FR/ V while "TRACK END" is lit - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 52
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the PCM recorder is in the stop or playback mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select "Play Mode," and then press N - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 53
Other Playback Operations Playing back a track repeatedly During playback, press and hold N PLAY/ ENTER until " 1" appears. The selected track will be played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press N PLAY/ENTER again. Playing back a specified section repeatedly - A-B Repeat 1 During - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 54
Speed Control)," and then press N PLAY/ENTER. N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP When you slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) (Digital Pitch Speed Control) digital processing function. 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to adjust the playback speed. Press > FF/ v to increase the speed, or . FR/ V to make it slower. Every time - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 55
V MENU N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP You can adjust the playback sounds in semitones higher or lower, each in 6 step (Key Control), whichever is best suited for practicing songs to the recorded accompaniment. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press > FF/ v or . FR - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 56
FF/ v to adjust the sounds by a halftone higher (#1 to #6), or . FR/ V to adjust it by a halftone lower (21 to 26), each in 6 steps. Key control setting To resume normal playback sounds Select "0" in step 3. Reinforcing the bass sound - Effect 4 Press N PLAY/ENTER to set the playback tone. 5 Press - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 57
Operations 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the PCM recorder is in the stop or playback mode. The menu mode window using the built-in speaker, this setting does not work. • When "LINE OUT" is selected in "Audio Out" in the menu, the Effect function does not work. 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 58
PLAY/ENTER You can record the sound of the PCM recorder with other equipment. Before you start recording, we recommend you to make a trial recording first. 1 Connect the i/LINE OUT (headphone/ line output) jack of the PCM recorder to 58 GB 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select "Audio Out," and then - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 59
mode. A track from the PCM recorder will be recorded on the equipment connected. 8 Press x STOP on the PCM recorder and the connected equipment at the same time to stop recording. z Recommended audio connecting cable (not supplied) You can use Sony audio connecting cables RK-G129 (not supplied - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 60
Mark to a Track Using a track mark The (track mark) icon flashes three times, and a track mark is added. > FF/ v, . FR/ V MENU remote commander to add a track mark. P Notes • You can add a track mark only to a track recorded using the PCM recorder. You cannot add a track mark to an MP3/WMA/ AAC-LC - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 61
Editing Tracks Locating a track mark and starting playback at the track mark In the stop mode, press > FF/ v or . FR/ V. When the (track mark) icon flashes once, press N PLAY/ENTER Dividing a track at all the track mark positions Select "Divide All T-MARK(Track Marks)" from the Divide menu. - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 62
the menu mode. Deleting all the track marks in the selected track at one time Select a track from which you would like to delete the track marks, and marked files. This feature is useful when you want to select one from many recordings, by adding a "TAKE" to the ones most likely to be selected, or - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 63
2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select "Add "TAKE"," and then press N PLAY/ENTER. 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select "Add "TAKE"," or "Add "KEEP"," and then press N PLAY/ENTER. A confirmation message is displayed. A suffix - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 64
Protecting a track 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select "Protect," and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. A confirmation message is displayed. > FF/ v, . FR/ V MENU N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP To prevent a track from being accidentally deleted or edited, you can protect an important track. A protected track is - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 65
starting the operation, insert a memory card to be used for copying into the memory card slot. P Notes • You cannot copy a track that the PCM recorder does not recognize. • Before starting to copy the target track, make sure to check the battery remain indication. If the batteries are weak, you may - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 66
Memory Select Folder" is displayed and the folder selection window is displayed. P Note Do not remove or insert a memory card, or turn off the PCM recorder while copying. Files may be damaged. Dividing a track into two 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the folder that you want to copy the track - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 67
You can divide a track until the total number of tracks in the folder reaches 99. Dividing a track at the current position 1 Stop the track at the position where you want to divide a track. 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 68
divide a track with a title and artist name, the new track has the same title, and artist name. • You can divide a track recorded using the PCM recorder only. An MP3/WMA/ AAC-LC (m4a)/LPCM (WAV) file copied from a computer cannot be divided. • Once a track is divided, you cannot return it to the - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 69
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select "Execute," and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. "Dividing..." appears, and the track is divided at all the track mark positions. The tracks divided from a single track will be suffixed with a sequential number (_1 and so on). z Tip To cancel division during the - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 70
1 Select the folder containing the tracks you want to delete when the PCM recorder is in the stop mode. 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select " - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 71
About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu About the Menu Function > FF/ v, . FR/ V MENU N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 72
Operation mode (a : the setting can be made/ - : the setting cannot be made) Stop Playback Recording mode mode mode Divide a - - Divide Current Position Execute, Cancel a - - Divide All T- /320kbps LCF(Low Cut Filter) ON, OFF a - a DPC(Speed Control) -75 % to +100% a a - 72 GB - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 73
About the Menu Function Menu items Settings Effect Bass1, Bass2, OFF Key Control 21 to 26, #1 to #6 Easy Search ON, OFF Play Mode 1, , ALL, 1, , ALL ON, OFF PRE REC ON, OFF Audio Out Headphones, LINE OUT Plug In Power ON, OFF Cross-Memory Recording ON, OFF Operation mode (a : the - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 74
Menu items Divide Divide Current Position Divide All TMARK(Track Marks) Delete Delete All Delete TMARK(Track Mark) Delete All TMARK(Track Marks) File Copy Add "TAKE" Settings (*: Initial setting) Divide a track into two. A track will be divided into two at the current position. A track will be - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 75
to save a track, or which 36 contains the track you want to play, edit, or copy. Built-In Memory*: The built-in memory of the PCM recorder is selected. Memory Card: The memory card inserted in the memory card slot is selected. P Note When no memory card is currently inserted in the - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 76
44.10kHz/320kbps MP3 (compressed) mode You can record with higher sound quality. z About the sampling frequency and quantifying bit number • 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 - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 77
items DPC(Speed Control) Effect Key Control Easy Search Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Set the DPC(Speed Control) function. 54 / V. This function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recording. OFF*: The easy search function does not work. When you press . FR/ - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 78
be formatted. Cancel*: The memory will not be formatted. P Notes • Do not use your computer to format a memory card you use with the PCM recorder. Format it with the formatting function of the PCM recorder. • Once the memory has been deleted, you cannot retrieve the data that was deleted. 78 GB - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 79
of ACCESS indicator, peak level indicators, - z REC button, N PLAY/ENTER button, and X PAUSE button on or off during operation. ON*: During recording or playback, the indicators light or flash. OFF: The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during operation. P Note When the - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 80
window does not light, even during operation. P Note When you select "Always-ON," the batteries will be consumed quickly. When you use the PCM recorder with batteries, we recommend you select other options than "Always-ON." Language Set the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 81
a too loud sound is input in Manual recording. ON: The LIMITER function is activated. PCM recorder does not compensate for clipping when audio over 12 dB is input. In this case, sound may be distorted. Set the pre-recording function on and off. The pre-recording 34 function allows you to record - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 82
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Audio Out Set the output of the i/LINE OUT (headphone as a line output jack. Select this option to connect an external recorder such as a tape recorder for recording playback sound of the PCM recorder. P Notes • If "LINE OUT" is selected, do not - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 83
your computer to save them (page 87) You can copy the tracks recorded on the PCM recorder to save them. Copying music files from your computer to the PCM recorder to play them back (page 88) You can copy WAV/MP3/WMA/AAC-LC (m4a) files saved on your computer by a simple drag and drop operation - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 84
devices connected at the same time. • Before connecting the PCM recorder to the computer, make sure that the batteries are inserted in the PCM recorder. • It is recommended that you disconnect the PCM recorder from the computer when you are not using the PCM recorder connected to the computer. 84 - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 85
Structure of folders and files Built-In Memory and M2™ "PCM RECORDER" or "MEMORY CARD"*4 Folder for tracks recorded using the PCM recorder microSD card "MEMORY CARD"*4 Folder for tracks recorded using the PCM recorder Utilizing Your Computer Lesson *1 Folder copied from your computer MUSIC POP - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 86
, title, artist name, and file name with your computer. • The title or artist name, etc., registered in the music files can be displayed on the PCM recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the software you use to make the music files on your computer. P Notes • You - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 87
Studio LE," the supplied software application, to create a CD. For the details, see the "Sound Forge Audio Studio LE Guide." 1 Connect the PCM recorder to your computer (page 84). 2 Copy tracks or folders you want to copy to your computer. Drag and drop the tracks or folders you want - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 88
Them Back You can copy music or the other audio files (LPCM/MP3/WMA/AAC-LC*) from your computer to the PCM recorder by dragging and dropping them, and you can play them back using the PCM recorder. You can make an LPCM/MP3/WMA/ AAC-LC file using either a player software application, etc., installed - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 89
time (tracks*), when playing music files using the PCM recorder, is as follows. 48 kbps 178hr. 55 min. (2,683 tracks) 128 kbps 67 hr. (1,005 tracks) 256 kbps 33 hr. 30 min. (502 tracks) * In the case • Selecting a sound effect and tone (Key Control, Effect) You can reinforce bass sound by - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 90
or text data on the computer, as well as tracks or files recorded using the PCM recorder can be temporarily stored in the PCM recorder. Your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment to use the PCM recorder as a USB memory. For details on the system requirements, see - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 91
Device." The icon can be different on different operating systems. On the Macintosh screen, drag the "PCM recorder" on the desktop to "Trash" and drop it there. For details on disconnecting the PCM recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. 91GB - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 92
. • Operation and touch noises may be recorded when you press the button on the PCM recorder, touch the case, or hold the PCM recorder during recording. By using the supplied remote commander, you can perform recording operations without touching the PCM recorder. • Roaring noise from wind, or other - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 93
with the PCM recorder, and may have problems when used with the PCM recorder. For compatible M2™, please refer to the Sony web site (page 95). • "MagicGate™" is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. The PCM recorder does not support data recording/playback that requires - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 94
The PCM recorder does not support parallel data transfer. • A ROM (read-only-memory) type or writeprotected memory card is for playback only. You cannot record or • Data may be corrupted in the following cases: - When a memory card is removed or the PCM recorder is turned off during a read or write - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 95
Service Pack 1 or higher - Windows Vista® Business Service Pack 1 or higher - Windows Vista® Home Premium Service Pack 1 or higher - Windows Vista® Home Basic Service access the support home page for the PCM recorder: http://www.sony-asia.com/support • The following systems are not supported: - - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 96
exe" in the PCM recorder. PCM recorder section Capacity (User Recording modes See page 41. Bit rate and sampling frequencies for MP3 files*1 Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequencies: 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/ 44.1 kHz/48 kHz File extension: .mp3 *1 Not all encoders are supported - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 97
and output from LINE OUT jack when recording/playing back LPCM) 87 dB (1 Storage Class) • REMOTE jack • DC IN 3V jack • Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)/microSD memory card slot Playback speed control (DPC) +100 35°C Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA)*4 62.0 mm × 114.0 mm × - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 98
-V300 Electret condenser microphone ECM-MS957 Audio connecting cable RK-G129 Rechargeable battery NH-AA-B2K Battery charger BCG-34HS2K Carrying case speaker CKS-M10 Wind screen AD-PCM2 Tripod VCT-PCM1 Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 99
Additional Information Maximum recording time*5*6 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows (rounded figures by 5 minutes). Recording modes Built-in memory 4GB LPCM 96.00kHz/24bit 1 hr. 50 min. LPCM 96.00kHz/16bit 2 hr. 45 min. LPCM 48.00kHz/24bit 3 hr. 40 - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 100
. For details on the battery life, see the next table. *6 The maximum recording time varies if you record tracks in mixed recording mode. Battery life*1 When using Sony LR6 (SG) (size AA) alkaline batteries Recording modes LPCM 96.00kHz/24bit LPCM 96.00kHz/16bit LPCM 48.00kHz/24bit LPCM 48 - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 101
24 hr. 28 hr. (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) *1 The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony. The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the PCM recorder. *2 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 16. Additional - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 102
Troubleshooting Before taking the PCM recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Please note that recorded tracks may be deleted during service or repair work. Symptom Remedy The PCM recorder - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 103
. • The level is too high in automatic recording. When a guide is displayed, set the MIC SENS(ATT) switch to "LOW," or place the PCM recorder away from the sound source. If the problem persists, switch to manual recording, and adjust the recording level manually using the REC LEVEL dial. • The sound - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 104
the very beginning or end of the track. • You can divide or move a track recorded using the PCM recorder only. An MP3/WMA/AAC-LC (m4a) /LPCM (WAV) file copied from a computer cannot be divided or moved. When recording from other • Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the equipment, the - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 105
case varies depending the batteries inserted for long on humidity or other environmental conditions. Usually, the time without using the PCM batteries last about 4 months. If you do not intend to use the PCM recorder. recorder for an extended period of time PCM recorder PCM recorder cannot support - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 106
period of time. This is not a malfunction of the PCM recorder. Wait until the message disappears. In this case, do not LC (m4a) file that the PCM recorder support, they may not be displayed. See "Specifications" on page 95. It takes a long time for the PCM recorder to start. • If the PCM recorder - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 107
) (page 96). Check back. the file name. The computer cannot start. • If you reboot the computer with the PCM recorder connected to the computer, the computer may freeze or may not start properly. Disconnect the PCM recorder from the computer and reboot the computer again. Troubleshooting 107GB - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 108
the old rechargeable batteries with new ones (page 13). Power Problem • An incompatible AC power adaptor may be connected. Check the to the PCM recorder (page 14). Memory Full • The remaining memory capacity of the PCM recorder is insufficient. Delete some tracks before recording (page 30 - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 109
formatted using a computer. You cannot perform operations, including recording or playing, because there is no copy of the control file required for operation. Format the PCM recorder using the formatting function in the menu. • The PCM recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then reinsert the - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 110
access control function is inserted, you cannot use it. Memory Card Not Supported • A memory card that the PCM recorder does not support is PCM recorder supports. The file formats (file extensions) that the PCM recorder supports are LPCM (.wav) files, MP3 (.mp3) files, WMA (.wma) files, and AAC-LC - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 111
is too high to continue automatic recording. If the MIC SENS(ATT) switch is set to "HI," set it to "LOW." Or, place the PCM recorder far from the sound source. If the message persists, switch the REC LEVEL switch to "MANUAL" (manual recording). Continue Recording in Different Memory • When the - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 112
of the PCM recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the PCM recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record tracks up • If you record tracks in a mixture of the recording modes, the to the maximum recording recordable time varies from the maximum recording time of the - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 113
: review/fast backward, cue/fast forward : going backward/forward continuously B Time indication Each time you press DISPLAY button, the time indication changes in the following order: elapsed time (hours, minutes, seconds), remaining time (hours, minutes, seconds), recording 113GB Troubleshooting - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 114
date (year, month, day), and recording time (hour, minute) C Level meter display in Auto (AGC) recording mode In manual recording, the level meter whose colors are reverse is displayed. D Auto (AGC) recording indication In the manual recording mode, a peak level value is displayed. E Memory Card - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 115
is set for a track. N Remaining recording time indication Displays the remaining recording time of the memory currently being used in hours, all the tracks are played back repeatedly. R Key Control indicator Displays the Key Control is set for a track: : Tone is adjusted level Troubleshooting 115GB - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 116
memory cards 37 Connecting the PCM recorder to your computer 84 Copying files 88 Copying tracks to your computer ...........87 Cross-Memory Recording 39 D Data Storage 90 DC IN 3V 14 116GB Deleting 30, 69 Dividing a track 66 DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 54 E Easy Search 51 - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 117
41 M Maintenance 93 Manual recording 33 Memory card 37, 93 Memory setting 38 Menu Add "TAKE 72, 74 Audio Out 73, 82 Backlight 73, 80 Battery Setting 73, 80 Clock 73, 79 Cross-Memory Recording 73, 82 Delete 72, 74 Detail Menu 73, 78 Divide 72, 74 DPC(Speed Control 72, 77 Easy Search - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 118
56, 73, 77 Setting the clock 16 Setting the language 18 Specifications 95 118GB Structure of folders 85 Supplied accessories 9 System Limitations 112 T TAKE 62 Track mark 60 Troubleshooting 102 Turning on the power 15 U USB Memory 90 Using the remote commander 32 Using your computer 83 - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 119
or registered trademark of Sony Creative Software, Inc. in the United States and 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. 119GB - Sony PCMM10/R | Product Manual (Operations Manual) - Page 120
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PCM-M10/PCM-M10P
Linear PCM Recorder
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Tracks
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Index