Memory Card Recorder
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1. Recording Playback through Playback using the speaker 2 headphones 22 hr 10 hr 20 hr hr hours 1 The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the memory card recorder 2 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 14 47 uoneuuoju jeuonippy Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the memory card recorder for repair check the following sections Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer Please access the following support home page to get the support Information about your memory card recorder For customers in the U S A http www sony com recordersupport For customers in Canada http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport http fr sony ca ElectronicsSupport Please note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work Symptom Remedy Noise is heard An object such as your finger etc accidentally rubbed or scratched the memory card recorder during recording so that noise was recorded The memory card recorder was placed near a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback The plug of the connected microphone is dirty Clean the plug The plug of the connected headphones is dirty Clean the plug Noise may be heard during recording pause of a file 48 Symptom R2. Remove a memory card Then insert it with correct side and direction 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 a e displayed on the recording start date display The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the file when the clock was not set The battery life is short The battery life on page 47 is based on playback with the volume level set to 14 The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the memory card recorder 509 Symptom Remedy There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using the memory card recorder Even if you do not use the memory card recorder the batteries are consumed slightly If you do not intend to use the memory card recorder for an extended period of time it is recommended that you turn the power off page 17 or remove the batteries A character in a folder or file name is displayed in unreadable characters The memory card recorder cannot support or display some special characters and symbols that are entered on a computer using Windows Explorer or the Macintosh desktop The Please Wait animation display does not disappear If the memory card recorder is required to process excessive amount of data the animation may be displayed for an extended period of time This is not a malfunction of the memory card recorder Wait until the message disappears
3. To exit the menu mode Press B STOP uonounJ nua eui noqy 379 Menu Settings Menu items Operation mode O the setting can be made the setting cannot be made Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode Re Sort by Date Date amp Time Beep Language System Information Select Input O O OJ O O OF O Format 38 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page Re Sort by Date Cleans up the memory card to use the data area more efficiently and sorts files in order by date Perform this operation after repeated recording or erasing files stored on the memory card in the memory card recorder Press MENU to enter the menu mode then select Re Sort by Date using Kk PREV or gt I NEXT and Bb PLAY ENTER A confirmation screen appears 2 Press kK PREV or PPI NEXT to select YES then press B gt PLAY ENTER Re Sorting appears Re Sorting Completed appears when the re sorting has completed H Notes t may take a few minutes to finish re sorting the data Do not remove the memory card or turn off the memory card recorder while re sorting Could Not Erase Some Files is displayed after step if there was data that could not be re sorted Date amp Time Set the clock to record the recording date and use the date 18 search function Press MENU to enter the menu mode Select Date amp Time using Kd PREV or gt g
4. recorder 9 Remaining recording time 10 Elapsed recording time 4 Memory card indicator Bunoouse qnoJ A Battery indicator 5 File information The number of the recorded file in the sequence of files that were 559 Display during playback 569 11 The elapsed playback time position bar for the current file Display in the HOLD status On HOLD Slide HOLD Switch to Activate 12 HOLD indicator Appears when the memory card recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations To release the HOLD status slide the HOLD POWER switch towards the center page 10 Index A Adjusting the volume sess 29 Alkaline batteries ssss 11 47 B Battery lifes anm RR ERRURS 47 Battery remain indicator 12 C CHE 30 D Display the current date and time 19 E Erasing 33 External microphone ses 25 H HOLD eee ete oret 10 HOLD POWER switch 10 17 l Index to parts and controls Display window sss 55 FON A E 9 7 RAE Gasse due ecco dea dien Aa d Rau 9 Input selection 25 26 38 40 Inserting batteries esee 11 L Listening etse RERUM 28 M Maintenance Memory card Menu Language o cece
5. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer On the AC adaptor Connect the AC gt A Py UG adaptor to an easily Polarity of the plug accessible wall outlet close by If trouble occurs while using the adaptor immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet Do not use the AC adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture To reduce the risk of electrical shock avoid placing the AC adaptor in a location subject to humidity On using a memory card H Notes Format the memory card if the Format Error message or the Process Error message appears When formatting initializing a memory card make sure to use the memory card recorder to format it Operations of the memory cards formatted with Windows or other devices are not guaranteed Format the memory card if you are using it with the memory card recorder for the first time If you format a memory card containing recorded data the recorded data will be deleted Be careful not to delete important data Do not leave a memory card within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it Do not insert or remove a memory card during recording playback formatting Doing so may cause a malfunction of the memory card recorder Do not remove a memory card while the Please Wait animation appears in the display window
6. batteries or disconnect the AC adaptor while recording the recording lamp lights up in red or accessing the memory card the memory card access indicator is flashing in orange Doing so may damage the data The Please Wait animation appears when there are a lot of files on the memory card This is not a malfunction Please wait until the animation disappears 1 Insert the supplied AC adaptor securely into the DC IN 3V jack until it stops to the end 2 Connect the supplied AC adaptor to a wall outlet peuejs Bure 13 Step 3 Inserting a Memory Card H Note 1 Open the cover of the memory card The memory card recorder does not have an slot in the stop mode internal memory Be sure to insert the memory card before recording You cannot record if the write protect switch on the memory card is set to write protect Slide the write protect switch in the direction of the arrow if the lock has not released Write protect 2 Insert a memory card securely to the switch end of the slot until it clicks into place gt Check on the direction of the notched corner 14 3 Close the cover of the memory card slot H Note The data may be damaged if the cover is closed when the memory card is not inserted correctly To remove a memory card Make sure the memory card access indicator is off then push the memory card into the slot When it pops out remove it from the memory card slot H
7. card first Format the memory card if the Format Error message or the Process Error message appears YES The Formatting animation appears and the memory media will be formatted NO The memory media will not be formatted H Notes Use the memory card recorder formatting function to format the memory card When you format the memory card all the data which you have stored on the memory card recorder will be erased Once the memory card has been erased you cannot retrieve the data that was erased When you format the supplied SD memory card the operating instructions stored in the supplied SD memory card will also be erased To get another copy of the operating instructions please visit the Sony support home page depending on your area For customers in the U S A http www sony com recordersupport For customers in Canada http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport http fr sony ca ElectronicsSupport uonoun4 nua y jnogy aie Additional Information Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 3 0 V or 2 4 V DC Use two LR03 size AAA alkaline batteries or two NH AAA rechargeable batteries or connect DC IN 3V jack to a wall outlet using an AC adaptor On safety Do not operate the unit while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle On handling Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shoc
8. to search at higher speed When files are played back to the end of the last file When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last file END lights up for approx 5 seconds About the display G PUY Be 2012 DEC 4 12 23 AM File 2 The status of the memory card recorder Displays the status of the memory card recorder with icon and characters 2 The recording start date Displays the recording start date Tip When a file that was recorded on another device is selected the folder name is displayed on the Ist line and the file name is displayed on the 2nd line 3 File information The number of the recorded file in the sequence of files that were recorded on the same day Displays the total number of files that were recorded on the same date as the file currently selected 4 The elapsed playback time bar for the current file Displays the elapsed playback time and bar for the current file Buiuejsr 31 Recording with other equipment Tape recorder etc Q headphone jack W PLAY ENTER E STOP You can record the sound of the memory card recorder with other equipment Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first 329 1 Connect the Q headphone jack of the memory card recorder to the external input terminal of other equipment using an audio connect
9. Notes Do not insert or remove a memory card during recording playback formatting Doing so may cause a malfunction of the memory card recorder Do not remove a memory card while the Please Wait animation appears in the display window Doing so may damage the data If a memory card is not recognized remove it and then insert it into the memory card recorder again Close the cover of the memory card slot firmly Also do not insert any liquid metal flammable or any object other than a memory card into the slot Doing so may cause fire electric shock or malfunctions About compatible memory cards You can use a commercially available SD SDHC microSD microSDHC memory card with the memory card recorder Although operations of all types of compatible memory cards are not guaranteed Memory card compatible SD memory card O SDHC memory card O SDXC memory card x microSD memory card O microSDHC memory card O peuejs Bure 159 In this manual SD memory card and microSD memory cards are generally referred to as a memory card The SD memory card slot is referred to as the memory card slot Due to the file system specifications of the memory card recorder you can record and play back a file smaller than 1 GB You can record for approximately 11 hours and 10 minutes of audio when you record with the memory card recorder using a memory card You can record up to 4 074 files on an m
10. or the memory card 43 uoneuuoju jeuonippy 44 access indicator is flashing in orange Doing so may damage the data We do not guarantee the operations of all types of compatible memory cards with the memory card recorder You cannot use a ROM read only memory type or write protected memory card Slide the write protect switch in the direction of the arrow when you want to release the lock on the memory card 4 Write protect switch Data may be corrupted in the following cases When a memory card is removed or the memory card recorder is turned off during a read or write operation When a memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We assume no responsibility for any loss or damage of recorded data We recommend that you save a backup copy of the important data Do not touch the terminal of a memory card with your hand or a metal object Do not strike bend or drop a memory card Do not disassemble or modify a memory card Do not expose a memory card to water Do not use a memory card under the following conditions Locations beyond the required operating conditions including locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in the sun and or in the summer the outdoors exposed to direct sunlight or a place near a heater Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present When using a memory card make sure
11. other devices are stored in the JJ box And podcast files recorded on other devices are stored in 4 Press kea PREV or P NEXT to 34 select a file Ge sip pw 2012 DEC 4 12 23 AM File Remain 6h09 Oh 00m 00s The number of the Recording start date recorded file the total number of files that were recorded on the same date as the file currently selected Press P NEXT to select a more recent file Press I4 PREV to select an earlier file D Press ERASE Erase appears and the specified file is played back for confirmation 6 Press Kd PREV or P NEXT to select YES 2012 DEC 4 12 23 AM Erase Se NO coco Select 3 Enter T Press gt PLAY ENTER The Erasing animation appears in the display window and the selected file will be erased When a file is erased the remaining files will advance so that there will be no space between files The2ndfile has been erased andthe following files have had their numbers reduced by 1 The total number of files in the recorded date box is reduced from 5 to 4 CB SiO Bv 2012 DEC 4 12 50 AM 04 Remain 7h36m On 00m 00s To cancel erasing Select NO in step 6 of Erasing the File and then press PLAY ENTER To erase another file Proceed with steps 2 through 7 in Erasing the File Erasing the current recording instantly 1 Press ERASE afte
12. recorder is in the stop mode you can set the clock using the menu Press MENU to enter the menu mode Then select Date amp Time to set the clock page 39 peuejs fumes 19 Step 6 Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window bm PLAY ENTER B STOP a f 7 O ISs s 6 C 73 N Of MENU Iq PREV gt gt I NEXT You can select the language to be used for messages menus etc from some languages 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 20 oa Date amp Time 0 S4 Q ru 2 Press Ke PREV or P NEXT to select Language and then press pm PLAY ENTER Language ale 3 Press Kd PREV or PPI NEXT to select the language that you want to use and then press B gt PLAY ENTER I Lal Language v English The language you can select depends on the country or region where you purchased the memory card recorder Refer to Language on page 40 4 Press W STOP to exit the menu mode peuejs fumes 21 Recording Starting to Record bm PLAY ENTER E STOP Ex Tl AG S 5 3 b S A L HOLD POWER REC PAUSE kea PREV BPI NEXT You can record a new file by pressing the REC PAUSE button Recorded files are not erased The recording level is set automatically You can also review the latest recording file by just pressing the bm PLAY ENTER button without the rewind operation H Notes
13. the Language to Be Used in the Display Window 20 Recording Starting to Record sss 22 To stop recording sssss 23 Note while accessing 23 42 Recording via Other Devices 25 Recording with an external microphones de istoc 25 Recording from other equipment 26 Listening Starting Playback 28 Stopping the playback 29 Reviewing the current recording instantly 29 Other operations 29 Recording with other equipment 32 Erasing Erasing the File eee 33 Erasing the current recording instantly 25 ciere ette re 35 Erasing all files in a recorded date oo dip DN 35 About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu Menu Settings eeeeee 38 Additional Information Precaution eerte 42 Specifications seserinis 45 Memory card recorder section 45 Battery life rere 4T Troubleshooting Troubleshooting eee 48 Message List Display Window Guide 55 Index 5e Getting Started Step 1 Checking the Contents of the Package Memory card recorder 1 SD memory card 2GB 1 AC adaptor 1 AC ES3010K2 LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries 2 Carrying pouch 1 Hand strap 1 The strap is attached via the strap
14. without notice The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement What you record is for personal enjoyment and use only Copyright laws prohibit other forms of use without the permission of the copyright holders Trademarks MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson SD SDHC microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC up Su DP misro misto EI All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Furthermore TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual 3 Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1 Checking the Contents of the Package so ceat ee qa 6 Index to parts and controls 7 Preventing unintentional operations HOLD 5 tate aee 10 Step 2 Preparing a Power Source 11 When to replace charge the b tteries eene piment 12 Connecting the memory card recorder to a wall outlet 12 Step 3 Inserting a Memory Card 14 To remove a memory card 15 Step 4 Turning the Memory Card Recorder On eres 17 Turning the power on 17 Turning the power off 17 Step 5 Setting the Clock 18 Setting the clock using the menu 19 Step 6 Setting
15. Before making a recording be sure to check the battery indicator page 12 229 Noise may be recorded if an object such as your finger etc accidentally rubs or scratches the memory card recorder during recording Do not remove the memory card while recording The Start Recording message appears when you insert a blank memory card Tips Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first or monitor the recording Try to record closer to the sound source if the playback volume is low 1 Slide the HOLD POWER switch towards the center to release the memory card recorder from the HOLD status page 10 The stop mode window appears sir pe 2012 DEC 4 12 23 AM File 02 05 Remain18h On 15m 23s 2 Place the memory card recorder so that the built in microphones face the direction of the source to be recorded 3 Press REC PAUSE in the stop mode The recording indicator lights in red You do not need to press and hold REC PAUSE while recording The new file will be automatically recorded after the last recorded file O RLLLLLA REC KELLE Remaining recording time On 20m 03s Elapsed recording time To stop recording Press M STOP The Please Wait animation appears and the memory card recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file You can find the recorded file using the date search function
16. Bunoouse qnoJ 51 Message List Message Cause Remedy HOLD Slide HOLD Switch to Activate AII the button operations are disabled because the memory card recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations Slide the HOLD POWER switch towards the center to release the memory card recorder from the HOLD status page 10 Low Battery The batteries are exhausted Replace the old LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries with new ones page 11 Memory Card Error An error occurred while a memory card was being inserted into the memory card slot Remove and try inserting it again If this message persists use a new memory card Memory Card Not Supported A memory card that the memory card recorder does not support is inserted See About compatible memory cards on page 15 Memory Card Locked The memory card is write protected A write protected memory card cannot be used with the memory card recorder Read Only Memory Card A read only memory card is inserted A read only memory card cannot be used with the memory card recorder Memory Full The remaining memory capacity of the memory card recorder is insufficient Erase unnecessary files page 33 and then perform Re Sort by Date or insert a new memory card 529 Message Cause Remedy File Full When there are already the maximum number of files in the selected folder or the total number of files stored o
17. R REC PAUSE a ae v bl MIC IN Select Input is set to MIC IN when you purchase the memory card recorder 3 Press B STOP to exit the menu mode Qiii DE 4 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The built in microphones are automatically cut off and the memory card recorder starts recording sounds from the external microphone 1 Connect an external microphone not supplied to the microphone jack when the memory card recorder is in the stop mode Buip4ooeH 259 26 When a plug in power type microphone is connected power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the memory card recorder D Press I STOP to stop recording Recording from other equipment CD player etc microphone jack W PLAY ENTER REC PAUSE Hea PREV gt gt I NEXT You can make MP3 files without using the computer by recording sound from other equipment connected to the memory card recorder Tips Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first AUDIO IN If the input level is not strong enough connect the headphone jack minijack stereo of other equipment to the i microphone jack of the memory card Select Input is serto MICIN recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the memory card recorder M a M Select Input when you purchase the memory card recor
18. SONY Memory Card Recorder Operating Instructions ICD LX30 4 413 754 11 1 Getting Started Recording Listening Erasing About the Menu Function Additional Information Troubleshooting Index 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 encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for h
19. activated Slide the HOLD POWER switch in the center direction page 10 Bunoouse gqnoJ 49 Symptom Remedy No sound comes from the speaker The volume is turned down completely page 29 Headphones are plugged in page 30 Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback the sound may come from the speaker Unplug the headphones and then insert them securely Memory Full is displayed and you cannot start recording The memory card is full Erase unnecessary files page 33 and then perform Re Sort by Date or insert a new memory card File Full is displayed and you cannot operate the memory card recorder Erase unnecessary files page 33 and then perform Re Sort by Date or insert a new memory card You cannot record a file e The remaining memory capacity is insufficient The playback volume is low The volume is turned down completely Press VOL or to adjust the volume page 29 Record closer to the sound source if possible When recording from other e equipment the input level is too strong or not strong enough Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the microphone jack of the memory card recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the memory card recorder The memory card is not recognized
20. are supported 2 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Capacity of the supplied SD memory card with the memory card recorder User available capacity 2 GB approx 1 80 GB 1 932 734 976 Byte A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area Supplied accessories See page 6 Optional accessories Audio connecting cable RK G136 RK G139 Headphone MDR EX Series such as MDR EX60LP Rechargeable battery NH AAA B2KN Compact charger amp 2 pc AAA Multi Use Premium batteries BCG 34HS2KAN Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 46 Maximum recording time 1 2 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows SD memory card 2GB 4GB 8GB 16 GB 32 GB 22 hr 20 min 44 hr 40 min 89 hr 25 min 178 hr 357 hr hr hours min minutes 1 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 For details on the battery life see the next table 2 The maximum recording time in the above table is for your reference only and may differ depending on the card specifications Battery life When using Sony LRO03 SG size AAA alkaline batteries 1 Recording Playback through Playback using the speaker 2 headphones 32 hr 13 hr 31 hr hr hours When using Sony NH AAA B2KN rechargeable batteries
21. beep sounds 3 times when the memory card recorder reaches the beginning of the first file if you have been pressing and holding Kk PREV You cannot go back any further To skip to the next file Press gt gt NEXT once To skip to succeeding files press P NEXT repeatedly During the stop mode keep the button pressed to skip through the files continuously A beep sounds 3 times when the memory card recorder reaches the beginning of the last file by pressing and holding gt I NEXT You cannot skip though the files any further 1 Tip The beep does not sound if you select OFF for Beep in the menu 30 Listening with better sound quality To listen with headphones Connect the stereo headphones not supplied to the Q headphone jack The built in speaker will be automatically disconnected To listen from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker not supplied to the Q headphone jack Searching forward backward during playback cue review To search forward cue Press and hold gt FF during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback To search backward review Press and hold lt lt FR during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback The memory card recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound This is useful to check one word forward or back Then if you press and hold the button the memory card recorder starts
22. cece eects 38 40 Making settings sss 36 Menu settings oo sess 38 Re Sort by Date 38 39 select Input ysis ieee ee aie 38 40 System Information 38 40 Message listo eee sss 52 N hioc MM Rr 42 579 xepu P Precautions sss 42 R Rechargeable batteries 47 Recording eoe eee 22 Recording from other equipment 26 Recording pause see 24 Recording time ses 47 Recording with other equipment 32 Re Sort by Date ss 38 39 R YIeW asmceelradte epp en cie eee 30 S SD SDHC memory card 14 Setting the clock 18 38 39 Setting the language 20 38 40 Specifications scien s ed ettet 45 T Troubleshooting eene 48 58 http www sony net 2011 Sony Corporation
23. der 6uip109 4 3 Press II STOP to exit the menu mode 1 Connect other equipment to the memory card recorder when the 4 Press REC PAUSE to start memory card recorder is in the stop recording mode The built in microphones are Connect the audio output connector automatically cut off and the memory stereo mini plug of other equipment card recorder starts recording sounds to the microphone jack of the from the connected equipment memory card recorder using an audio connecting cable not supplied 9 Start playback on the piece of Select Input appears in the display equipment connected to the memory window If Select Input is not displayed set it in the menu page 40 card recorder 6 Press I STOP to stop recording 2 Press Kd PREV or PPI NEXT to select AUDIO IN and then press W PLAY ENTER 279 Listening Starting Playback gt PLAY ENTER SEARCH HOLD POWER kea PREV gt gt I NEXT 1 Slide the HOLD POWER switch towards the center to release the memory card recorder from the HOLD status page 10 The stop mode window appears 2 Press SEARCH to display the date selection screen 28 FILES 30 2012 Ff 2012 DEC DEC 2 4 Sun Tue The recorded date box 3 Press Kd PREV or P NEXT to select the date when you recorded the desired file then press B gt PLAY ENTER FILES 5 EXER B 2012 DEC DEC 2 Sun J Tue Tips Goto step 5 if only
24. elp You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment 29 The recorded music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording downloading or damaged data due to problems of the memory card recorder or computer Depending on the types of the text and characters the text shown on the memory card recorder may not be displayed properly on device This is due to The capacity of the connected memory card recorder The memory card recorder is not functioning normally Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the memory card recorder Notice for users All rights reserved This manual or the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time
25. emedy The memory card recorder Slide the HOLD POWER switch in the direction of cannot be turned off POWER and keep it there until Power Off animation appears page 17 The memory card recorder cannot be turned on The power to the memory card recorder is off Slide the HOLD POWER switch in the direction of POWER and keep it there until the opening animation appears page 17 The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity page 11 Insert the new batteries page 11 Take out the batteries and insert them again The memory card recorder does not operate correctly Take out the batteries and insert them again It takes a long time for the memory card recorder to start If the memory card recorder is required to process a large amount of data it may take longer for the memory card recorder to start This is not a malfunction of the memory card recorder Wait until the start up display disappears The memory card recorder does not operate You may have formatted memory card using the computer Use the memory card recorder formatting function to format the memory card page 41 The memory card recorder does not operate even if you press any button The batteries are weak page 12 The power to the memory card recorder is off Slide the HOLD POWER switch in the direction of POWER and keep it there until the opening animation appears page 17 The HOLD function is
26. emory card media H Note An adaptor is needed to use a microSD or microSDHC memory card Memory cards of 64 MB or less or more than 32 GB are not supported 169 Step 4 Turning the Memory Card Recorder On Turning the power on Slide the HOLD POWER switch in the direction of POWER and keep it there until the opening animation appears SONY Turning the power off Slide the HOLD POWER switch in the direction of POWER and keep it there until Power Off animation appears The memory card recorder will turn off in a few seconds Oba Power Off Tips When you are not going to use the memory card recorder for a long time we recommend to turn off the memory card recorder When the memory card recorder is in the stop mode and you leave the memory card recorder without attempting an operation for approx 30 minutes the auto power off function will take effect auto power off peuejs Bumeo 179 Step 5 Setting the Clock W PLAY ENTER without batteries for more than 20 days B STOP the Set Date amp Time Set to Search by Date message appears Select YES by pressing kK PREV or BPI NEXT then press B gt PLAY ENTER The year section is selected with the cursor in the clock setting window Set the clock as follows 1 Set the year Press kK PREV or gt gt I NEXT to set the year and then press B gt PLAY kaa PREV gt gt I NEXT ENTER Date a
27. hole of the memory card recorder Quick Start Guide Operating Instructions The operating instructions are stored as PDF files in the supplied SD memory card with the memory card recorder 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 e e e N H Display window microphone jack Q headphone jack 2 Strap hole 3 Hea PREV button 6 Memory card access indicator 7 B PLAY ENTER button 8 Memory card slot 9 lt lt FR button 10 gt gt FF button 79 peuejs fumes 11 SEARCH button 12 Speaker 13 VOL volume button 14 REC PAUSE button recording indicator 15 HOLD POWER switch t6 W STOP button t7 P NEXT buttons 1 These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot Use it as a reference point for operations or to identify each terminal 2 Connect a stereo headphones not supplied to the headphone jack When noise is heard clean the plug of the headphones Headphone not supplied Wee QN x N headphone jack B 3 The strap is attached via the strap hole when you purchase the memory card recorder Rear N N S a es Built in microphones ERASE button MENU button DC IN 3V jack Battery compartment peuejs fumes Preventing unintentional
28. ing cable not supplied 2 Press Be PLAY ENTER to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode A file from the memory card recorder will be recorded on the equipment connected 3 Press the stop button on the connected equipment then press li STOP on the memory card recorder to stop recording Tip If the recorded sound has dropouts or the volume of the recorded sound is too small adjust the playback sound of the memory card recorder page 29 Erasing the File bm PLAY ENTER SEARCH ERASE HOLD POWER kea PREV PI NEXT H Notes Once a recording has been erased you cannot retrieve it Do not remove the memory card or turn off the memory card recorder while erasing a file 1 Slide the HOLD POWER switch towards the center to release the memory card recorder from the HOLD status page 10 The stop mode window appears Ge So Bv 2012 DEC 2 08 15 AM File 03 30 Remain 6h09m Oh 15m 23s 2 Press SEARCH to display the date selection screen BuiseJ3 2012 2012 DEC DEC 2 4 Sun Tue The recorded date box 3 Press Kd PREV or P NEXT to select the date when you recorded the desired file then press PLAY ENTER 33 amp Tips Goto step 5 if only one file is shown in the selected recorded date box A file labeled without a date is stored in the No Date Info box MP3 files recorded on
29. k 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 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 42 When you have the unit in your pocket and go to the bathroom etc When you bend down the unit may drop into the water and may get wet When you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed to rain snow or humidity n 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 noise Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback Noise may be recorded when an object such as your finger etc rubs or scratches the unit during recording On maintenance To clean the exterior use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water Then use a soft dry cloth to wipe the exterior Do not use alcohol benzine or thinner
30. lacing the batteries the clock continues moving for about 20 days after you remove the batteries The batteries you can use LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries NH AAA B2KN rechargeable batteries not supplied You cannot charge the battery using the memory card recorder The batteries you cannot use Manganese batteries H Notes When replacing the batteries be sure to replace both batteries with new ones When you are not going to use the memory card recorder for a long time peuejs fumes 11 remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion The remaining battery indicator is not displayed when you use an AC adaptor When to replace charge the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition Battery remain indicator few x Replace the old batteries with new ones Or charge rechargeable batteries x Low Battery appears and the memory card recorder will stop operation 12 Connecting the memory card recorder to a wall outlet DC IN 3V jack AC adaptor fr v You can use the memory card recorder connected to a wall outlet via an AC adaptor This is useful for long time use without worrying about battery consumption The batteries are not depleted even if you use the memory card recorder with the batteries inserted because the power is supplied via the AC adaptor H Note Do not remove the memory card or
31. ll be divided automatically and recording will continue as a new file No Memory Card There is no memory card inserted into the memory card slot Insert a memory card System Error A system error other than the above has occurred Remove the batteries and re inert them No Files Found This memory card recorder cannot perform the Re Sort by Date function because there are no target files Could Not Re sort Some Results of the Re Sort by Date function some files had not Files arranged chronologically Could Not Erase Some Results of the Re Sort by Date function some files have not Files been erased Cannot Erase This File The file cannot be erased because the selected file is a protected file or a read only file Start Recording No file is recorded on the memory card 54 Display Window Guide Display when stopped recorded on the same day Displays the total number of files that were recorded on the same date as the file currently selected 6 The elapsed playback time 7 Remaining recording time Display when recording e Em Remain 18h On 15m 23s 7 1 The status of the memory card recorder 2 The recording start date Tip When a file that was recorded on another device is selected the folder name is displayed on the Ist line and the file name is displayed on the 2nd line 8 The status of the History card
32. mp Time You can record the recording date after JAN 1 12 00 AM setting the clock This allows you to use the date search function then easily find the recorded files using the date they were recorded after recording When you press amp PLAY ENTER If you do not set the clock recorded file the cursor moves to the month section is labeled No Date Info This may it make difficult to find the desired file When you insert batteries for the first time or when you insert batteries after the memory card recorder has been oc Edit Enter 2 Set the month day hour and minute in sequence in the same way 189 Press k lt PREV or gt gt I NEXT to select the desired figures and then press PLAY ENTER You can return to the previous window by pressing MENU if you make a mistake in the clock settings Date amp Time 2012 WAN 1 12 00 AM oc Edit Enter When you set the minute the Setting Completed message appears 2012 SEP 10 3 36 PM Setting Completed H Note If you do not press B gt PLAY ENTER within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data the clock setting mode is canceled and the stop mode window will be displayed To display the current date and time While the memory card recorder is in the stop mode press lil STOP to display the current date and time for about 3 seconds 2012 DEC 4 12 23 AM Setting the clock using the menu While the memory card
33. n the memory card recorder has exceeded the maximum you cannot record a new file Erase unnecessary files page 33 and then perform Re Sort by Date or insert a new memory card File Damaged You cannot play back or edit files because the data of the selected file is damaged Format Error Format the memory card using the formatting function in the menu page 41 Do not use your computer to format the memory card Process Error Remove and then re insert the batteries Save a backup copy of your data and format the memory card using the menu page 41 No File No file is recorded on the memory card Low Battery Cannot Execute You cannot use the Format function the Re Sort by Date function or using the ERASE button because the batteries are exhausted Replace the old LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries with new ones page 11 Unknown Data This data is not in a file format that is supported by the memory card recorder The memory card recorder supports MP3 mp3 files only For details see Memory card recorder section on page 45 You cannot play back copyright protected files Invalid Operation When a memory card has a bad block on it the card cannot be written to Prepare a new memory card to replace the current one Bunoouse gqnoJ 53 Message Cause Remedy New File The file being recorded has reached the maximum size limit 1 GB The file wi
34. one file is shown in the selected recorded date box A file labeled without a date is stored in the No Date Info box MP3 files recorded on other devices are stored in the JJ box And podcast files recorded on other devices are stored in Q 4 Press kea PREV or BPI NEXT to select a file STOP 2012 DEC 4 12 23 AM PT Oh 00m 00s The number of the recorded file the total number of files that were recorded on the same date as the file currently selected Press gt gt I NEXT to select a more recent file Press I amp PREV to select an earlier file Recording start date D Press gt PLAY ENTER Playback will start soon C3 PLAY Be 2012 DEC 4 12 23 AM File 2 05 e Oh 02m 03s 6 Press VOL to adjust the volume Stopping the playback Press B STOP Ge sie pw 2012 DEC 4 12 23 AM File 05 Remain 6h09m Oh 15m 23s Reviewing the current recording instantly Press B gt PLAY ENTER after you stop the recording Playback starts from the beginning of the file just recorded Other operations To stop at the current position Press M STOP To resume playback from that point press B gt PLAY ENTER To go back to the beginning of the current file Press kK PREV once Buiuejsr 29 To go back to previous files press kea PREV repeatedly During the stop mode keep the button pressed to go back through the files continuously A
35. operations HOLD You can disable all the buttons HOLD in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the memory card recorder while the power is on To put the memory card recorder in the HOLD status Slide the HOLD POWER switch in the direction of HOLD HOLD will appear for approximately 3 seconds indicating that all the button operations are disabled 10 On HOLD HOLD Slide HOLD Switch to Activate appears if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated To release the memory card recorder from the HOLD status Slide the HOLD POWER switch towards the center H Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording all the button operations are disabled To stop recording cancel the HOLD function first Step 2 Preparing a Power Source 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid 2 Insert LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries with correct polarity and close the lid Be sure to insert the batteries with the and ends in the right position The clock setting window appears when you insert batteries for the first time or when you insert batteries after the memory card recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time See Step 5 Setting the Clock on page 18 to set the date and time Tips When replacing the batteries files recorded are not erased even when you remove the batteries When rep
36. page 28 for playback later Gs SO Bv 2012 DEC 4 Thenumberofthe 12 50 AM recorded file in E the sequence of 06 Remain17h files that were On 00m 00s recorded on the same day Note while accessing The memory card recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory card when the Please Wait animation appears in the display window or the memory card access indicator flashes in orange While the memory card recorder is accessing data do not remove the memory card or turn off the memory card recorder Doing so may damage the data Bulpiooay 23 To pause recording Press 6 REC PAUSE During recording pause the recording indicator flashes in red and the display of the elapsed time of the current recording and the icon of the recording pause flashes in the display Press 6 REC PAUSE again to release pause and resume recording One hour after you pause recording recording pause is automatically released and the memory card recorder enters the stop mode Tip Files recorded using this memory card recorder will be recorded as MP3 files 24 Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external Select Input appears in the display microphone window If Select Input is not displayed set it in the menu page 40 External microphone not supplied 2 Press I PREV or PPI NEXT to microphone jack select MIC IN and then press W PLAY ENTER bm PLAY ENTE
37. r you stop the recording Erase appears and the specified file is played back for confirmation 2 Press kea PREV or BPI NEXT to select YES 3 Press B PLAY ENTER The Erasing animation appears in the display window and the selected file will be erased Erasing all files in a recorded date box 1 Press kea PREV or gt NEXT in step 2 of Erasing the File to select the date that you want then press ERASE 2 Press Kd PREV or gt gt I NEXT to select YES 3 Press B PLAY ENTER The Erasing animation appears in the display window and all files in the selected box will be erased Buisei3 35 About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu W PLAY ENTER 2 Press Ke PREV or PPI NEXT to B STOP select the menu item for which you want to make setting and then press pm PLAY ENTER Beep ofie 3 Press Kd PREV or gt gt I NEXT to laa PREV gt gt I NEXT make the setting and then press bm PLAY ENTER A gt 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode Beep The menu mode window will be d displayed ON MG Ey Date amp Time A 4 Press W STOP to exit the menu mode onl Q nu H Note If you do not press any button for 60 seconds the menu mode is automatically 36 canceled and the window will return to the normal display To return to the previous window During menu operations press MENU
38. t I NEXT and gt PLAY ENTER 2 Set the clock using Kk PREV or BPI NEXT and gt PLAY ENTER When you set the minute the Setting Completed message appears then the screen display returns to the menu screen uonoung nua eui jnogy 39 40 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page 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 Language Sets the language to be used for messages menus recorded 20 date box etc English Espa ol Spanish Fran ais French Tip Number of selectable language options and the default setting differ depending on the area you purchased your memory card recorder System Information The following system information is displayed Model name software version of the memory card recorder Select Input Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to 25 26 the microphone jack MIC IN Select when you record files using an external microphone Audio IN Select when you record using other equipment Menu items Settings Initial setting See page Format Formats the memory card currently inserted to the memory card recorder erasing all the data in the memory card If you are using a memory card with the memory card recorder for the first time we recommend that you format the memory
39. to check the correct insertion direction into the memory card slot Specifications Memory card recorder section H Note This memory card recorder does not have an internal memory You must insert a memory card to record a file Frequency range 75 Hz 20 000 Hz Recording format Audio compression format codec MP3 Bit rate 192 kbps Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz File extension mp3 Formats that can be played back Audio compression format codec MP3 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 Speaker Approx 36 mm 1 7 16 in dia Input Output Microphone jack minijack stereo input for plug in power minimum input level 1 0 mV DC IN 3V jack SD memory card slot Headphone jack minijack stereo output for 16 ohms 300 ohms impedance headphones Rated power consumption 780 mW Power output 330mW Power requirements Two LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries supplied 3 0 V DC DC 3 0 V When using the AC adaptor Two NH AAA B2KN 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 3 Approx 116 mm x 28 5 mm x 78 mm 4 5 8 in x 1 1 8 in x 3 1 8 in 45 uogeuuoju jeuonippy Mass JEITA 2 Approx 145 g 5 1 8 oz including two LRO3 alkaline batteries 1 Not all encoders
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