ICD-BX112
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1. O gt 0 A Go N 7 B PLAY STOP ENTER button 8 k review fast backward PP i cue fast forward button 9 Speaker 10 Q headphone jack 11 Operation indicator 12 ERASE button 13 VOL volume button 14 S repeat A B button 15 REC PAUSE button These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot Use it as a reference point for operations or to identify each terminal Rear 16 HOLD switch 17 Battery compartment 18 Strap hole A strap is not supplied Display window 1 Folder indicator Displays the folder A O or B you have selected 2 Microphone sensitivity Displays the microphone sensitivity For details about the settings see Menu settings on the reverse side of this paper 3 Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set for a message 4 Repeat play indicator Appears when a message is played back repeatedly 5 Selected message number 6 REC DATE recorded date indicator The recorded date or time is displayed with the REC DATE indicator 7 REMAIN indicator When the IC recorder is in the recording or stop mode the remaining recording time is displayed with the REMAIN indicator or when the IC recorder is in the playback mode the remaining time of the current message is displ2. SET DATE Sets the year month day hour and minute in sequence HOUR Sets the clock display 12H AM12 00 midnight PM12 00 noon 24H 0 00 midnight 12 00 noon BEEP Sets whether a beep will be heard or not ON A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted or an error has occurred OFF No beep sound will be heard H Note The alarm and AVLS beep sound even if you set BEEP to OFF in the menu LED Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation ON During recording or playback the operation indicator lights or flashes OFF The operation indicator does not light or flash even during operation ALARM Sets the alarm ON To set the alarm select ON and set the date time or day of the week or choose DAILY for playback B PLAY The selected message will be played back after the alarm when the alarm time comes BEEP Only the alarm will sound when the alarm time comes PLAY Only the selected message will be played back when the alarm time comes OFF The alarm setting is canceled H Notes e You can set only one alarm for each one message The alarm and AVLS beep sound even if you set BEEP to OFF in the menu e If the alarm time comes during recording the alarm will sound after the recording is finished te will flash when the alarm time comes e If more than one alarm time comes only the firs
3. e The playback speed is adjusted in DPC Adjust the speed in DPC again in the menu For details see Menu settings on the reverse side of this paper u is displayed e You have not set the clock Y M D or is displayed on the REC DATE display e The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the message when the clock was not set For details see Menu settings on the reverse side of this paper The clock setting is reset e The clock setting will be reset within about 1 minute When you replace the batteries please provide new batteries quickly There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode e The menu items displayed are different depending on the operation modes stop mode playback mode and recording mode The IC recorder does not operate correctly e Take out the batteries and insert them again You cannot erase a message e You selected a message that has been locked Set LOCK to OFF in the menu before erasing the message Message List LO BATT e Batteries are exhausted Replace the old batteries with new ones SET DATE e Set the clock otherwise you cannot set the alarm FULL CE3 flashes at the same time e The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient Erase some messages before recording FULL 99 flashes at the same time e As there are already 99 messages in the current folder you c
4. To stop at the current position Playback Pause function Press PLAY STOPeENTER or H stop To resume playback from that point press PLAY STOP ENTER again To go back to the beginning of the current message Press K lt 4 once To go back to previous messages Press l 4 repeatedly During stop mode keep the button pressed to go back the messages continuously To skip to the next message Press P once To skip to the succeeding messages Press gt Pi repeatedly During stop mode keep the button pressed to skip the messages continuously Searching forward backward during playback Cue Review To search forward Cue Press and hold 1 during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback To search backward Review Press and hold lt 4 during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound first This is useful to check one word forward or back Then if you press and hold the button the IC recorder starts to search at higher speed H Notes e Once a recording has been erased you cannot retrieve it e If the message you want to erase is locked in the menu you cannot erase the message Selecting a message and erasing it 1 Select the message you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode 2 Press ERASE while you are playing back the message you want to
5. gt once This function is useful for locating a desired point in a long recording To play back a message repeatedly During playback press and hold B gt PLAY STOP ENTER until appears The selected message will be played back repeatedly To resume normal playback press B gt PLAY STOPeENTER again Playing Backa Specified Section Repeatedly A B repeat 1 During playback press G repeat A B to specify the starting point A A B B flashes 2 Press S repeat A B again to specify the finishing point B G and A B are displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly To resume normal playback Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER To stop A B repeat playback Press W stop To change the segment specified for A B repeat playback During A B repeat playback press G repeat A B again to specify a new starting point A Then specify a new finishing point B as in step 2 H Note You cannot set point A and point B at the very beginning 0 5 seconds from the beginning or at the very end 0 5 seconds prior to the end of the message Recording on Other Equipment You can record the message of the IC recorder on other equipment Before you start recording we recommend you to make trial recording first 1 Connect the Q headphone jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector stereo minijack of other equipment using an audio connecting cable not suppl
6. in the menu is automatically set to ON H Notes When using the built in speaker or recording a message the AVLS function does not work When the IC recorder is turned off the IC recorder is set to a moderate volume level automatically Recording Operation indicator Selecting a folder 1 Press E folder MENU to select the folder in which you want to record messages A B or B There are 5 folders already available when you purchase the IC recorder If you do not change the folder after you stop recording the next time you record you will record in the same folder Starting to record 1 Turn the built in microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded 2 Press REC PAUSE in the stop mode The operation indicator lights in red When LED is set to OFF in the menu the operation indicator does not light The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message H Note When REC OP is set to ON the new message overwrites a previously recorded message REC OP is set to OFF in the initial settings To stop recording 1 Press Ml stop The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording Other operations To pause recording Press REC PAUSE During recording pause the operation indicator flashes in red and PAUSE flashes in the display window To
7. avoid touching the IC recorder until the recording ends e Keep the IC recorder away from an AC power source a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback Remaining memory indication During recording the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one The memory is nearly full y DLEA i gt _ 3 gt gt CA Flashing When the remaining time of recording reaches 10 minutes the last one of the indication flashes If the remaining recording time display mode is selected the remaining recording time display will also flash when the remaining time reaches 1 minute The display will be changed automatically to the remaining time display When the memory is full recording automatically stops and and FULL will flash in the display window for about 3 seconds To continue recording erase some of the messages first Listening Starting playback 1 Press E folder MENU to select the folder A O or B 2 Press lt 4 or gt to select the message you want to play 3 Press PLAY STOP ENTER Playback will start soon and the operation indicator will light in green When LED is set to OFF in the menu the operation indicator does not light 4 Press VOL to adjust the volume To stop playback 1 Press Ml stop Other operations The following operations are for when EASY S Easy Search function is set to OFF
8. cut off If the input level is not strong enough adjust the microphone sensitivity on the IC recorder When a plug in power type microphone is connected power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder 4 Press H stop to stop recording H Note Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first To record sound from a telephone ora cell phone You can use the ECM TL1 headphone type electret condenser microphone not supplied to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone For details on how to make the connection refer to the operating instructions supplied with the ECM TL1 microphone Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message When REC OP in the menu is set to ADD you can add a recording to the message being played back The added recording will be placed after the current message and will be counted as a part of the message During playback of Message 3 Message 3 Message 4 H After adding a recording Message3 Message 4 Added recording 1 Press and hold E folder MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press lt 4 or gt to select REC OP and then press B PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press lt 4 or PP 1 to select ON and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press lt 4 or PP I to select ADD and then press B PLAY STOP ENT
9. erase or press and hold ERASE during the stop mode A beep will sound and the message number and ERASE will flash When BEEP in the menu is set to OFF no beep sound will be heard 3 Press ERASE again ERASE appears in the display window and the selected message will be erased When a message is erased the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages To cancel erasing 1 Press I stop before step 3 of Selecting a message and erasing it To erase a part of one message Divide the message into two messages first and then proceed with the same steps from the beginning About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 Press and hold P3 folder MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press l lt 4 or PPI to select the menu item for which you want to set and then press B PLAY STOPeENTER 3 Press lt 4 or gt to select the setting that you want to set and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press I stop to exit the menu mode H Note If you do not press any button for 1 minute the menu mode is automatically canceled and the window will return to the normal display To return to the previous window Press 5 folder MENU during menu mode To exit the menu mode Press W stop Menu settings Initial setting MODE Sets the recor
10. release pause and resume recording Press REC PAUSE again Recording resumes from that point To stop recording after pausing recording press E stop To review the current recording instantly Press B PLAY STOPeENTER Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the message just recorded To review during recording Press and hold lt during recording or recording pause Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound After you release lt 4 playback starts from that point 1 hour after you pause recording recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode Tips e Messages recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files e You can record up to 99 messages in each folder e Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first or monitor the recording e If the recorded sound is too loud and distorted set the microphone sensitivity to L Low On the other hand if the recorded sound is too little set the microphone sensitivity to H High H Notes e While the operation indicator is flashing in orange do not remove the batteries Doing so may damage the data Before making a recording be sure to check the battery indicator e If the IC recorder is accidentally rubbed or scratched with an object such as your finger etc during recording noise is recorded Try to
11. 0 Hz e SP 75 Hz 15 000 Hz e LP 80 Hz 3 500 Hz MP3 bit rate and sampling frequency for recording mode SHQ 44 1 kHz 192 kbps HQ 44 1 kHz 128 kbps e SP 44 1 kHz 48 kbps LP 11 025 kHz 8 kbps General Speaker Approx 28 mm 1 1 8 in dia Input Output e Microphone jack minijack stereo input for plug in power minimum input level 0 4 mV 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone e Headphone jack minijack stereo output for 16 ohms 300 ohms headphones Playback speed control DPC 100 to 50 Power output 300 mW Power requirements Two LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries supplied 3 0 V DC Two NH AAA rechargeable batteries not supplied 2 4 V DC Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Dimensions w h d not incl projecting parts and controls JEITA 37 5 mm x 114 mm x 20 9 mm 1 1 2 in x 4 1 2 in x 27 32 in Mass JEITA Approx 73 0 g 2 3 5 oz including LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Supplied accessories See Step 1 Checking the Contents of the Package Optional accessories Active speaker SRS M50 Electret condenser microphone ECM CS10 ECM CZ10 ECM DS70P ECM DS30P ECM TLI1 Audio connecting cable RK G136 RK G139 excluding Europe Rechargeable battery NH AAA B2KN excluding U S A Canada Latin Amer
12. 1 minute of entering the clock setting data the clock setting mode is canceled and the window will return to the stop mode display Using AVLS For European model only Maintaining the moderate volume level AVLS The AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function allows you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using headphones not supplied The AVLS function limits the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction and to maintain a moderate volume level When the AVLS is set to ON in the menu and you try to adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the AVLS specified level AVLS indicator lights You cannot adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the limit When AVLS is set to OFF To disable the AVLS function do the following 1 Press and hold E folder MENU to enter the menu mode Press K lt 4 or PP I to select AVLS and press B PLAY STOP ENTER 2 Press lt 4 or PI to select OFF and press PLAY STOP eENTER AVLS and OFF will flash with a beeping sound 3 Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press I stop to exit the menu mode To enable the AVLS function again please select ON in step 2 If you play back messages with using headphones not supplied at a volume that exceeds the AVLS specified level for specified period of time AVLS and ON will be displayed and the AVLS
13. ER 5 Press I stop to exit the menu mode 6 When the message to be added is played back press REC PAUSE and ADD will flash and the IC recorder stops in the recording pause mode 7 While ADD is flashing press REC PAUSE again The operation indicator will light in red and the recording will be added at the end of the current message 8 Press E stop to stop recording H Notes e You cannot add a recording if the remaining memory is insufficient The added portion of a message will be recorded in the same recording mode e If 10 minutes have passed after step 6 you must start the procedure again from the beginning Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback When REC OP in the menu is set to OVER you can add an overwrite recording after a selected point in a recorded message The remainder of the message after the selected point is deleted The starting point of an overwrite recording k Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of Message 2 a Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Added overwrite recording in Message 2 1 Press and hold E4 folder MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press lt 4 or PPI to select REC OP and then press D PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press lt 4 or gt to select ON and then press B PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press lt 4 or
14. PP 1 to select OVER and then press PLAY STOP ENTER 5 Press I stop to exit the menu mode 6 When the message to be overwritten is 8 played back press REC PAUSE and OVER will flash and the IC recorder stops in the recording pause mode 7 While OVER is flashing press REC PAUSE again The operation indicator will light in red and recording starts 8 Press E stop to stop recording H Notes e You cannot overwrite a recoding if the remaining memory is insufficient e The overwritten portion of a message will be recorded in the same recording mode e If 10 minutes have passed after step 6 you must start the procedure again from the beginning Other Playback Operations Convenient Playback Methods To listen with better sound quality e To listen with the headphones Connect a supplied or commercially available headphones to the Q headphone jack The built in speaker will be automatically disconnected e To listen from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker not supplied to the Q headphone jack Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback Easy Search When EASY S is set to ON in the menu you can quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback by pressing lt 4 or PP I repeatedly during playback You can go back approx 3 seconds by pressing lt once or advance approx 10 seconds by pressing
15. SONY IC Recorder Operating Instructions IC RECORDER ICD BX112 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China http www sony net CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Notice for the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX TATS UNIS NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QU BEC The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations 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 enco
16. annot record a new message Erase some messages before recording FULL folder indicator flashes at the same time e As there are already 99 messages in the folder to which you want to move a message you cannot move the message Erase some messages before moving NO DATA The selected folder does not have any messages You cannot move a message or set the alarm etc because of this PRE SET e You set the alarm to play back a message at a date and time previously set on another message Check the setting and set the appropriate date and time BACK D e You set the alarm when the time has already passed Check it and set the appropriate date and time LOCK Gi flashes at the same time e You selected a message that has been locked You cannot move it erase it add a new message to it add an overwritten message to it or divide it Set LOCK to OFF in the menu before editing the message OFF REC OP e You cannot add a recording or overwrite a recording because REC OP is set to OFF Set it to ON ERR ACCESS ERR 01 ERR 06 e A system error other than the above has occurred Remove the batteries and re insert them HOLD The HOLD function is activated Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that of the arrow For details on the HOLD function see Preventing Accidental Operation HOLD System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC re
17. ayed with the REMAIN indicator 8 Remaining memory indicator Displays the remaining memory and decreases one by one during recording 9 Battery indicator Displays the remaining battery power 10 Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode set using the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode and displays the current recording mode when the IC recorder is in the playback mode For details about the settings see Menu settings on the reverse side of this paper 11 recording indicator Appears while the IC recorder is recording 12 N CUT noise cut indicator Appears when N CUT is set to ON in the menu 13 Lock indicator Appears when LOCK is set to ON in the menu 14 EASY S easy search indicator Appears when the EASY S is set to ON in the menu 15 DPC Digital Pitch Control indicator Appears when the DPC is set to ON in the menu 16 Total number of messages in the folder DPC setting 17 Elapsed time Remaining time Recorded date or time indication Message Preventing Accidental Operation HOLD Locking the buttons q10H Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the recording or playback mode When the HOLD function is activated the yellow marking appears beside the switch HOLD will flash indicating that all th
18. corder Items as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time e If you record messages in a mixture of SHQ HQ SP and LP modes the recordable time varies from the maximum SHQ mode recording time to the maximum LP mode recording time e The sum of the number on the counter elapsed recording time and the remaining recording time may be less than the IC recorder s maximum recording time You cannot specify the finishing point B e You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point A has been set When you set A B repeat playback the set positions move a little e Depending on the messages the set positions may move Getting Started Step 1 Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder 1 LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries 2 Stereo headphones 1 Carrying pouch 1 Stereo microphone with shirt clip 1 Operating Instructions The stereo headphones carrying pouch and stereo microphone with shirt clip are supplied with some models in specified regions only You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Index to parts and controls Front Built in microphone microphone jack Display window E folder MENU button DIVIDE button E stop button
19. ding mode SHQ Super high quality monaural recording mode 44 1 kHz 192 kbps You can record with monaural super high quality sound HQ High quality monaural recording mode 44 1 kHz 128 kbps You can record with monaural high quality sound SP Standard play monaural recording mode 44 1 kHz 48 kbps You can record with standard quality sound LP Long play monaural recording mode 11 025 kHz 8 kbps You can record for a longer time with monaural sound H Note You cannot change the recording mode while recording SENS Sets the microphone sensitivity H To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound such as a recording made in a spacious room L To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth a sound near the IC recorder or a loud sound VOR Sets the VOR Voice Operated Recording function ON Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is heard eliminating recording during soundless periods The VOR function is activated when REC PAUSE is pressed OFF The VOR function does not work REC OP Adds a recording to a previously recorded message or adds an overwrite recording during playback ON You can add a recording or overwrite a recording ADD You can add a recording OVER You can overwrite a recording OFF You cannot add a recording or overwrite a recording DPC Sets the DPC Digital Pitch Control func
20. e functions of the buttons are locked Unlocking the buttons Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow so that all buttons will be unlocked H Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording all the functions of the buttons are locked to prevent accidental operation To stop recording cancel the HOLD function first rej Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button You cannot stop normal playback Step 2 Preparing a Power Source Slide and lift the battery compartment lid insert LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries with correct polarity and close the lid If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached attach it as illustrated Tips e Messages recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you replace the batteries When replacing the batteries the clock continues moving for a certain period of time after you remove the batteries e Even if you do not use the IC recorder the batteries are consumed slightly The battery life in this case varies depending on humidity or other environmental conditions Usually the batteries last about 2 months If you do not intend to use the IC recorder for an extended period of time it is recommended that you turn the power off or remove the batteries H Notes Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder e When replacing the batteries be sur
21. e 3 A J A Message is divided Message 1 Message2 Message3 Message 4 The message numbers are incremented To cancel dividing the message Press lM stop before step 2 H Notes e When you divide a message with a title and artist name the newer part has the same title and artist name Once a message is divided you cannot combine divided messages using the IC recorder e If more than 10 seconds have passed after step 1 you must start the procedure again from the beginning e If you divide a message during A B repeat playback or one message repeat playback the repeat setting will be canceled Additional Information Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 3 0 V or 2 4 V DC Use two LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries or two NH AAA rechargeable batteries On safety Do not operate the unit while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle On handling e Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit remove the batteries and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e Be careful not to allow water to splash on the unit The unit is not water proof In particular be careful in the following situations When you have the unit in your pocket and go to the bathroom etc When you be
22. e that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment 4 26511 For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for the customers the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair check the following sections Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work Display does not disappear Display appears blurred Remove the protective film on the dis
23. e to replace both batteries with new ones When to replace the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition Battery remain indication xc Replace the current batteries with new ones 4 LO BATT flashes and the IC recorder will stop operation Step 3 Turning the IC Recorder On aon Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow The IC recorder turns on and ACCESS flashes To turn the power off When you are not using the IC recorder you can prevent the batteries from getting weak quickly by turning the power off Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode OFF flashes The IC recorder turns off within a few seconds Tips e When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time we recommend to turn off the IC recorder e When 10 minutes have passed after you have turned on the IC recorder and leave it without doing anything the display goes off automatically Press any button to show the display Step 4 Setting the Clock Remove the protective film on the display window before you use the IC recorder You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time the year sect
24. essive volume of the sound LOCK Locks the message so that you cannot move it erase it add a new message to it add an overwritten message to it or divide it ON The lock function is activated OFF The lock function is canceled MOVE The selected message will be moved to the selected folder A B or B Before attempting to move a message select the message to be moved and then go to the menu window ALL ERASE All messages in the selected folder will be erased Select a folder from which all messages are to be erased and then go to the menu window and press B PLAY STOPeENTER while ALL ERASE is flashing Other Recording Operations Monitoring the Recording If you connect commercially available headphones to the Q headphone jack before you start you can monitor the recording You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL but the recording level is fixed H Note When you are using the built in speaker or monitoring the recording the noise cut function may not be effective Dividing a Message During Recording You can divide a message during recording so that the message is divided into two parts and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message Once a message is divided you cannot re combine the divided messages 1 Press DIVIDE during recording DIVIDE and a new message number flash in the display window and t
25. he new message number is added at the point you pressed the button The message will be recorded as two messages however recording continues without stopping Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 A Message is divided Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping Tip You can divide the currently recorded message during recording pause H Notes e When you divide a message into two at the point of division the end of the first message and the beginning of the second message may overlap You may hear the same sounds at these points in both messages e If the remaining recording time is less than 3 seconds you cannot divide a message Recording with an External Microphone or from Other Equipment 1 Connect an external microphone or other equipment to the microphone jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode When the recording mode is set to SHQ or HQ and a stereo microphone is used you can record sound in stereo When you use an other equipment connect the audio output connector stereo mini plug of other equipment to the microphone jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable not supplied For details about the audio connecting cable see Specifications 2 Press E folder MENU to select the folder in which you want to record messages A O or B 3 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The built in microphone is automatically
26. ica Battery charger BCG 34HSN excluding U S A Canada Latin America Charger with battery BCG 34HS2KAN U S A Canada Latin America only Audio connecting cable To the IC To the other recorder equipment RK G139 Stereo Mini plug mini plug monaural RK G136 Stereo Stereo mini plug mini plug Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows SHQ mode HQ mode SPmode LP mode 22 hr 33 hr 89 hr 534 hr 15 min 20 min 25 min hr hours min minutes 2 When you are going to record continuously for a long time you may have to replace the batteries with new ones in the midst of recording The maximum recording time varies if you record messages in mixed recording mode Battery life When using Sony LR03 SG size AAA alkaline batteries with continuous use Recording mode SHQ HQ Recording Approx Approx 34 hr 34 hr Playback through Approx Approx speaker 12 hr 12 hr Playback using the Approx Approx headphones 36 hr 36 hr hr hours Recording mode SP LP Recording Approx Approx 39 hr 55 hr Playback through Approx Approx speaker 12 hr 12 hr Playback using the Approx Approx headphones 36 hr 36 hr hr ho
27. ied For details about the audio connecting cable see Specifications 2 Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode A message from the IC recorder will be recorded on the equipment connected 3 Press E stop on the IC recorder Also stop the connected equipment at the same time rey Tip When you connect an audio connecting cable to the Q headphone jack of the IC recorder for the specified period of time the AVLS function is automatically turned on The AVLS function limits the maximum volume to maintain a moderate volume level for European model only Editing Messages Dividing a Message into Two You can divide a message during playback so that the message is divided into two parts and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message By dividing a message you can easily find the point from which you want to play back when you make a long recording such as at a meeting You can divide a message until the total number of messages in the folder reaches 99 1 Press DIVIDE while you are playing back the message you want to divide The current message number and DIVIDE flash 2 Press DIVIDE again DIVIDE appears a new number is added to the newer part of the divided message and the message numbers of the following messages will be incremented by one Message 1 Message 2 Messag
28. ion flashes in the display window Setting the clock after preparing a power source 1 Set the year Press lt 4 or 1 to set the year Select the last two digits of the year When you press B PLAY STOPeENTER the cursor moves to the month section 2 Set the month day hour and minutes in sequence in the same way Press K lt 4 or gt to select the desired figures and then press B PLAY STOP ENTER When any button not intended for use in setting the clock is unintentionally pressed during clock setting mode the clock setting is canceled Use the menu to set the clock Setting the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode you can set the clock using the menu 1 Press and hold E3 folder MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode will be displayed 2 Press lt 4 or PP I to select SET DATE and then press B PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press lt 4 or gt to set the year month day hour and minute in sequence and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press I stop to exit the menu mode rej Tip Press 4 folder MENU to return to the previous operation H Notes e You can set the time display for the clock to 12H 12 hour display or 24H 24 hour display in the HOUR menu When 12H 12 hour display is set AM or PM appears in the display window e If you do not press B PLAY STOP ENTER within
29. nd down the unit may drop into the water and may get wet When you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed to rain snow or humidity In circumstances where you get sweaty If you touch the unit with wet hands or if you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty clothes the unit may get wet You may feel pain in your ears if you use the headphones when the ambient air is very dry This is not because of a malfunction of the headphones but because of static electricity accumulated in your body You can reduce static electricity by wearing non synthetic clothes that prevent the emergence of static electricity On maintenance To clean the exterior use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water Do not use alcohol benzine or thinner If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on a tape recorder etc Specifications Design and specifications IC recorder section Capacity User available capacity 2 GB equals 2 147 483 648 bytes a portion of which is used for system management and or application files Available capacity is approximately 1 79 GB 1 924 136 960 bytes Frequency range e SHQ 75 Hz 20 000 Hz e HQ 75 Hz 17 00
30. play window before you use the IC recorder The IC recorder does not operate e The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity e The batteries are weak No sound comes from the speaker The volume is turned down completely e Headphones are plugged in Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in e 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 Recording is interrupted e The VOR function is activated Set VOR to OFF in the menu For details see Menu settings on the reverse side of this paper Noise is heard e Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording Clean the plug e The Q headphones plug is dirty Clean the plug You cannot divide a message e You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message e If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder you cannot divide a message in that folder Erase some of the messages e You cannot divide a message at the very beginning 0 5 seconds from the beginning or at the very end 0 5 seconds prior to the end of the message e If you divide a message frequently the unit may become unable to divide the message further e You selected a message that has been locked Set LOCK to OFF in the menu before dividing the message Playback speed is too fast or too slow
31. suring 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 Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensur
32. t message will be played back with an alarm Once the alarm is set the alarm will not be canceled even after the message is played back If the alarm time comes while another message is being played back with an alarm the playback stops and the new message will be played back e If you divide a message you have set an alarm for the alarm setting remains on only the first part of the divided message e If the alarm time comes during erasing operation alarm will sound for 10 seconds after the erasing is finished and playback begins e If the alarm time comes while you are updating data the alarm will be canceled automatically e If you delete a message on which you have set an alarm that alarm will be also canceled AVLS For European model only Sets the AVLS Automatic Volume Limiter System function ON The AVLS function that maintains a moderate volume level is effective when listening with the headphones OFF The AVLS function does not work and the sound is played back at the original volume When you set the function to OFF beeps will sound and a message will be displayed for your confirmation H Notes The alarm and AVLS beep sound even if you set BEEP to OFF in the menu e When you listen the sound using the headphones for the specified period of time the AVLS function is automatically turned on e When you turn off the function please be careful not to listen to an exc
33. tion ON You can adjust the speed of the playback in a range from 100 to 50 by 10 increments for the setting and by 5 decrements for the setting OFF The DPC function is canceled N CUT Sets the noise cut function ON The distortion of very low and high frequencies which are outside the human voice range is reduced therefore you can hear the human voice more clearly OFF The noise cut function does not work H Note The effect of the noise cut function may be different depending on the condition of the recorded voice EASY S Sets the easy search function ON You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing gt and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing 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 gt or lt a message will be moved forward or backward CONT Plays back the messages in the selected folder continuously ON The CONT function is activated OFF A message is played back and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message DISPLAY ELAPSE During recording the recording time of the current message During playing back the elapsed playback time of one message REMAIN During recording or being stopped the available recording time During playing back the remaining time of the message REC DATE Recording date REC TIME Recording time
34. uraged 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 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 For the customers in Europe To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods WARNING Do not expose the batteries battery pack or batteries installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like for a long time Disposal of Old Electrical amp 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 in 3 electronic equipment By en
35. urs When using Sony NH AAA rechargeable batteries with continuous use Recording mode SHQ HQ Recording Approx Approx 22 hr 22 hr Playback through Approx Approx speaker 10 hr 10 hr Playback using the Approx Approx headphones 25 hr 25 hr hr hours Recording mode SP LP Recording Approx Approx 27 hr 37 hr Playback through Approx Approx speaker 10 hr 10 hr Playback using the Approx Approx headphones 25 hr 25 hr hr hours 4 The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony and with the initial settings for the IC recorder However LED and AVLS are set to OFF The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder For details about the recording mode see Menu settings When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 27 a Ed a Trademarks MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson 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
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