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Sony PCM-D1 User's Manual

1. R 41 Specifications RUD OR ERR ERE BE URS 46 File specifications utem HR RR 48 INDOXi 50 5 Jaye suonejedo uogeuuoju Overview PCM D1 combines these features for recordings that are faithful to the original sound and reproduce even the subtlest of nuances A structure free of drive mechanisms Highly sensitive built in condenser microphones Circuits that process sound with little noise Body made of pressed titanium with minimal joins Overview continued Built in microphones Pick up sound Side screen Side mesh Microphone unit Top screen Front grill PCM D1 incorporates electret condenser microphones that were developed for their high sensitivity and low noise Unlike tape or disc recorders PCM D1 has no drive mechanism and is free of motor noise This makes it possible to employ a highly sensitive microphone to be used as a component All microphone casing parts are cut from metal and fit together nearly seamlessly Each part is positioned and the front and rear openings are adjusted with 100 micron level precision Peaks and dips in the microphone s range are minimized so that 20 30 40 90 180 r
2. used ager 19 POWER switch 15 Preparation before recording 22 Q Quantifying bit number 35 R Rechargeable battery 19 24 POUSSE 25 E 25 REC LEVEL L R dials 24 REC 35 Remaining battery power 20 Remaining memory volume 17 Remaining recordable 17 26 Remaining time of the current pce que UT 17 Sampling frequency Size LRO6 battery case 18 Slit for a wrist strap 15 Specifications 46 Super Bit Mapping 36 Supplied accessories 18 T Time information 17 Track 32 48 er 23 Troubleshooting 41 U USB connecting cable 30 USB 1 30 V VOLUME dial 15 Windscreen 23 Wrist Strap sii inermes 18 51 uogeuuoju jeuonippy Printed in Japan
3. quantifying bit number 256 512 MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 22 05 kHz 16 bi 45 min 1hr 30 min Shrs5 min 6hrs 25 min 12 hrs 45 min 44 10 kHz 16 bi 20 min 45 min 1 hr 30 min 3hrs 10 min 6 hrs 20 min 44 10 KHz 24 bi 15 min 30 min 1hr 2hrs 5 min 4 hrs 15 min 48 00 kHz 16 bi 20 min 40 min 1hr25 min 2 hrs 55 min 5 hrs 50 min 48 00 kHz 24 bi 10 min 25 min 55 min 1hr55 min _ 3 hrs 50 min 96 00 kHz 16 bi 10 min 20 min 40 min 1hr25 min 2 hrs 55 min 96 00 kHz 24 bi 5 min 10 min 25 min 55 min 1 hr 55 min The maximum recordable time is varied depending on recording condition 49 uogeuuoju jeuonippy Index Symbols C Q headphone jack 26 28 Carrying 18 P FF UP button 21 29 CD ROM DigiOnSound 44 FR DOWN button 21 29 DigiOnAudio softwares 18 PAUSE button indicator 25 29 CHARGE 19 PLAY ENTER button indicator CLOCK cete 37 21 28 reco dotted tests 21 REC button indicator 24 cs ps 30 STOP button 25 29 Continuous playback time 20 20082 eet 36 Continuous recording time 20 A D ACCESS indicator 20 38 DC IN 6V 20 AC power adaptor 20 DELETE ALT ii tete 36 Alkaline 19 DELETE TRK efe 36 Analog lev
4. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the driver Continued on the next gt 31 Operations after Recording continued On folder and track file structure Once you record audio on the recorder the 10 folders for saving tracks are automatically created in memory One WAV file is created for each recording MSSONY i HIFI MSGLIST MSF Message MSGLISTB MSF list file FOLDERO1 I 05063000 WAV 05063001 WAV 05063002 Audio file 05063002 wav Track t 05063004 WAV 21 FoLbERo2 RE WAV Te 05063005 Audio file 05063006 WAV Track C3 FOLDEROS 05063007 WAV 05063008 WAV Audio file 05063009 wav Track 21 FOLDERO4 FOLDER10 Information such as the order of folders playback order of audio files recording date and time etc is included Do not delete or change these files 32 Note on folder name Do not use the computer to delete the FOLDER 01 through FOLDER 10 or change their names If you do so the folders will not be recognized by the recorder For details about the specifications of folder and track files see page 48 Operations after Recording 33 Menu Operations Using the menu display You can change various adjustments and settings using the menu display 1 Press the MENU button The menu display appears The currently selected item a
5. N Y 2 664 971 11 1 Linear PCM Recorder Operating Instructions PCM D1 2005 Sony Corporation Owner s Record The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No PCM D1 Serial No WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet To reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product Please consult with your local authority If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Services Center 1 800 222 7669 or http www sony com Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model PCM D1 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16450 W Bernardo Dr San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to t
6. 120 111 120 21 00 80 60 40 20 0 dBr Figure 3 Electrical circuit linearity 11 Overview continued Exterior Increase rigidity The electrical circuits are protected by a body made of 1 mm thick pure titanium By means of a pressing process called drawing titanium is shaped into a box to achieve a body rigidity that cannot be obtained through bending or using pressed aluminum The use of drawn titanium minimizes resonance which tends to occur when the body comes into contact with acoustic energy The surface of pure titanium material undergoes a process that increases the hardness of the material The surface is then covered with ion plating a nitrate titanium coating that is resistant to scratches The finished titanium surface is approximately ten times as hard as that of alumite treated aluminum The distinctive arch shaped frame microphone guard protects the built in microphone units against impact damage when dropped Exhaustive tests were carried 12 Front back panels 1 mm thick pressed titanium out seeking a form and material that were rugged enough without obstructing sound The final choice stainless steel rods 605316 mm in diameter bent into the shape of the frame and hand polished by skilled craftsmen The rugged exterior produced in this way protects the circuits and microphones and enhance
7. Sound picked up by the microphones is amplified in the analog circuit which achieves a frequency response that reaches the high frequencies Figure 2 and enables the wide dynamic range of PCM D1 The microphone amplifier provided for each channel is Analog Devices AD797 which boasts ultra low noise and distortion A variable gain circuit is adopted for amplitude control thus improving the actual signal to noise ratio In the signal line direct current is removed by Elna s coupling condenser which has a separator made of synthetic mica mix paper 3 2 1 0 B 1 p 320 50 100 200 50 1k 2k 5k Frequency Hz 10k 20k 40k Figure 2 Electrical circuit frequency response A dual shaft quad unit volume control with ten times the life of a standard volume control was developed for recording Special carbon ink is applied to the resistor in the control to suppress noise produced by sliding Like the microphone amplifier the line amplifier AD8672 is provided by Analog Devices Interference between blocks is prevented by placing the analog circuit on a different board from digital circuits and providing separate power The analog circuit also achieves superior linearity so that the recorded sound is output faithfully Figure 3 _ m dBrB 8 80 100
8. 270 70 X Angle 50 Level dB Pa 60 1k 10k 100k Frequency Hz Figure 1 Built in microphone frequency response 10 Microphone casing Microphone cord FET Contactor Diaphragm Section view of microphone acoustic energy is transmitted effectively to the diaphragm in the microphone unit To ensure that sound is then converted to electrical signals the conditions for manufacturing the electret charging the diaphragm to increase sensitivity to subtle sounds were reviewed resulting in a sensitivity nearly 6 dB superior to that of a standard microphone In addition the frequency response of the microphone is improved to nearly 30 kHz achieving a sampling rate of 96 kHz Figure 1 This performance is barely affected even when the supplied windscreen is used The microphones are positioned using the X Y pattern and then angled toward each other with the left and right diaphragms close together thereby covering a wide sound range and reducing phase shifts The recorded sound has depth and perspective and projects a natural stereo image Electrical circuit Amplifies sound 10797 SET XJ y Microphone amplifier e ts Coupling condenser Dual shaft quad unit volume S67 55 LEG Line amplifier
9. Dividing a track You can divide a recorded track Note that tracks cannot be combined on the recorder after they have been divided 1 During recording record pausing playback or playback pausing press the DIVIDE button The track is divided into two at the point you pressed the button and DIVIDING appears in the display Notes Divided tracks are named as follows During recording record pausing The new track will have a new name in the same way as when a new recording starts During playback playback pausing _0 is added to the name of the original track and _1 is added to the name of the new track However if the original track name is less than 8 bytes underbars are added to make a 10 byte name For example when dividing the file named 123 WAV the tracks are named 123 O WAV and 123 Tracks cannot be divided if you press the button in the position within less than 0 5 second from the beginning or the end of track the total number of recorded track reaches the maximum number of recordable tracks page 48 TRACK FULL appears in the display the new track name exceeds the maximum number of characters 227 bytes without WAV 1 WAV 30 Storing tracks in a computer Connect the recorder to a computer to save recorded tracks to the hard disk drive of the computer 1 Connect the USB connectors of a computer and the recorder us
10. All the tracks in the folder are played in track number order 28 Operations during playback To Operation Stop Press the STOP button Pause Press the PAUSE button The PAUSE indicator flashes To resume play after pausing press the PAUSE button again To connect with external equipment for playback To output recorded tracks from speakers of external equipment connect the audio input jack or digital input jack of the external equipment to the LINE OUT optical DIGITAL OUT jack of the recorder using an optional Sony audio cable or optical digital cable AV amplifier player Fast forward Press and hold the I FF button Fast reverse Press and hold the kK FR button Go back to the beginning of current track Press the 44 button once Go back to previous tracks Press the 44 FR button repeatedly Go to the Press the gt FF button beginning of once next track Go to the Press the gt FF button beginning of repeatedly Succeeding tracks Note During playback do not remove the batteries or AC power adaptor Doing so may cause noise in audio output from the LINE OUT jack and Q headphone jack ag to the LINE 71 OUT optical yy DIGITAL OUT jack Audio cable not supplied or optical digital cable not supplied 29 4eye Operations after Recording continued
11. 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 recorder during recording On safety Do not operate the recorder while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle On handling Do not subject the recorder to strong shock or vibration Doing so may cause a malfunction of the recorder Do not place the recorder in the following locations Anywhere extremely hot Never exposed it to temperatures above 60 C Under direct sunlight or close to heaters n a sun heated car with windows closed especially in summer Humid place such as a bathroom Anywhere dusty On the built in microphones The built in microphones are high performance electret condenser microphones Do not expose them to strong wind or water 40 On maintenance When the exterior is dirty clean the surface gently with a soft cloth slightly moistened in water and then wipe it again with a dry cloth Do not use alcohol benzene or thinner etc to avoid damaging the finish Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the recorder we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded tracks to a computer Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your recorder try the following solutions 1 Turn off the recorder
12. to the recorder page 20 charge the batteries or replace them with new ones page 19 NO DELETE For Windows computers This track cannot be deleted The track may be set to Read only in the computer Display the track using Windows Explorer and remove the check for Read only under Properties For Mac computers This track cannot be deleted The track may be set to Locked in the computer Display the track on Mac Desktop and remove the check for Locked under GetInfo of File 44 Message Meaning Solution FILE SIZE FULL The maximum data capacity for one track is 2 GB When the data of one track exceeds 2 GB during recording recording as a new track starts In this situation because the number of tracks saved in the current folder has reached the maximum 99 tracks the recording stopped Record the new track in another folder Or you can delete unnecessary tracks page 36 or store some of the tracks page 30 to reduce the number of tracks M S ERROR Insert the Memory Stick PRO High Speed again If this message appears again the Memory Stick PRO High Speed may have a problem NO MEMORY SPACE The recorder cannot be operated because there is no remaining space in memory Initialize the memory using FORMAT in the menu display page 36 or store some of the tracks to your computer page 30 and delete these tracks FILE DAMAGED T
13. High Speed with sufficient capacity page 39 99 tracks have already been recorded in the selected folder Select another folder page 37 or delete some of the tracks page 36 The write protect switch on the inserted Memory Stick PRO High Speed is set to LOCK Release the lock The ACCESS indicator LED item in the menu is set to OFF Display the menu and set it to peak level lamps or ON page 36 REC PLAY PAUSE indicators do not light flash uogeuuoju jeuonippy Continued on the next 41 Troubleshooting continued Symptom Cause Solution You cannot erase a track The write protect switch on the inserted Memory Stick PRO High Speed is set to LOCK Release the lock When you use a Windows computer the track or the folder containing the track is set to Read only in the computer Display the track or the folder using Windows Explorer and remove the check for Read only under Properties When you use a Mac computer the track or the folder containing the track is set to Locked in the computer Display the track or the folder on Mac Desktop and remove the check for Locked under Getlnfo of File The remaining battery power is insufficient Connect the AC power adaptor to the recorder page 20 charge the batteries or replace them with new ones page 19 Noise is heard An ob
14. Stop Fast reverse forward CI Go to previous succeeding tracks Peak meter page 25 Memory Stick indicator Displayed when the current memory is a Memory Stick PRO High Speed Folder number track numbers Track numbers are displayed as current track number total numbers of tracks Sampling frequency and quantifying bit number of currently recording playing track page 35 HPF High Pass Filter setting Displayed when 200Hz HPF is set to ON page 36 Limiter setting Displayed when LIMITER is set to ON page 35 Remaining memory volume Displayed the remaining volume of current memory page 26 File name of currently recording playing track Remaining battery power page 20 17 Getting Started Checking the supplied accessories Windscreen page 23 USB cable page 30 e Size AA LROO battery ES case CD ROM DigiOnSound5 and Driver for Windows 2000 AC power adaptor 6V For instructions refer to the page 20 e Carrying case help function of each Wrist strap application Charging set page 19 Operating Instructions Battery charger BCG this book four size AA LRO6 nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries NH AA To use the wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to the slit for the wrist strap on the right side of the recorder When an
15. Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries 4 Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc 5 Sleep mode of the Mac OS is not supported Note We do not ensure trouble free operation of the system suspend sleep or hibernation function on all computers To use Windows 2000 Installation of the supplied driver is required 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of the computer When the install screen for the supplied software appears close the screen 3 Open Windows Explorer or Mac Desktop and select Driver EULA txt in the CD ROM drive Software license agreement appears Read through the contents carefully EULA txt PCMD1Driver E EXE ee ipi x Ele Edit View Favorites Tools Ea Back 2 Hristory 05 02 X A EH Address Driver Folders Size Type 10KB Text Document 261KB Application 8 Desktop i Local Disk C3 Driver x iame eu bt E 4B Computer 10 23 Local Disk D Control Panel ____ 4 gt 59 3 Floppy A DIGIONSOUNDSEX E 2 object s Disk free space 0 bytes 269 KB E My Computer suonejedo 4 f you agree to the contents select Driver PCMD1 Driver E EXE
16. Y d d Charge or replace all four batteries Y 4 There is no power left 2171 The recorder will not operate Battery life Approximate continuous recording playback time Type of battery 96 kHz 24 bit 44 kHz 16 bit Nickel metal hydride 4 0 hours 5 0 hours rechargeable batteries Supplied Alkaline batteries 2 0 hours 2 0 hours Approximate values for continuous recording playback using Sony size AA LRO6 batteries under a temperature of 20 C 68 F The battery capacity decreases and battery life becomes shorter in low temperatures 20 To operate with the AC power adaptor Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN 6V jack to a wall outlet Cd AC power adaptor On or M supplied to the DC IN 6V jack Notes on the AC power adaptor Use only the supplied AC power adaptor Using any oS other AC power adaptor 96 may cause a malfunction Polarity of the plug Notes During charging and refreshing the rechargeable batteries and the battery charger may emit some heat but this is not a malfunction Note that the temperature is higher right after charging finishes It is recommended that you wait for a while before removing the batteries Use only the supplied battery charger Using any other charger may cause a malfunction The batteries cannot be charged with the recorder only without using the battery charger Do not use a
17. bit number to 16 bit on REC MODE in the menu display and then set SBM again page 35 36 TRACK FULL The number of tracks saved in the current folder has reached the maximum 99 tracks and recording or track dividing cannot be done To reduce the number of tracks record new tracks in another folder delete unnecessary tracks page 36 or store some of the tracks to your computer page 30 MEMORY FULL There is no remaining data space in the built in memory or the Memory Stick PRO High Speed Delete unnecessary tracks page 36 or store some of the tracks to your computer page 30 and then erase the contents of the memory M S LOCKED The write protect switch on the inserted Memory Stick PRO High Speed is set to LOCK Release the lock NO MEMORY STICK Insert the Memory Stick PRO High Speed page 38 FILE PROTECTED For Windows computers The track is set to Read only in the computer Display the track using Windows Explorer and remove the check for Read only under Properties For Mac computers The track is set to Locked in the computer Display the track on Mac Desktop and remove the check for Locked under GetInfo of File UNKNOWN DATA The file cannot be played back because it is in an unsupported data or file format BATTERY LOW The remaining battery power is insufficient Connect the AC power adaptor
18. conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appliance If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance This indicates a need for Service If the appliance does not operate normally when following the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation If the appliance has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Servicing Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing o qualified service personnel Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service echnician has used replacement parts specified by Sony that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the appliance ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by Sony to determine that the appliance is in
19. dry battery and a rechargeable battery ogether The recorder is accessing memory while ACCESSING MEMORY appears in the display or he ACCESS indicator flashes During this time do not remove or insert batteries and do not disconnect or connect the AC power adaptor or the USB cable Doing so may damage the data Because of the battery s characteristics the capacity of the rechargeable batteries may be smaller than normal when they are used for the first ime or after a long period of disuse In this case charge and discharge them several times The normal battery life will be restored the life of the rechargeable batteries drops to half he normal length the batteries should be replaced Step 2 Setting the clock Recorded audio files tracks are named using the date and time of the internal clock By setting the clock before recording the recording s date and time will be correctly saved 1 When the recorder is turned on before the clock has been set SET CLOCK appears in the display After about 3 seconds the message disappears automatically and the CLOCK display of the menu appears CLOCK Ea 7m 19d 3 45 00 EE D SSS 2 Press the PPI UP and kK DOWN buttons to set the year y and press the B ENTER button CLOCK ell 054 194 23 45 00 Valve Gea HET 3 Repeat step 2 to set the month m day d hour minute and second Then press t
20. of the recorder and the angle of the microphones Sound source Approx 2 to 3m 6 56 to 9 84 ft Place the recorder with its front side facing upward and the built in microphones pointing at the sound source g Tripod not supplied 22 On characteristics of the built in microphones The built in microphones are unidirectional see figure 1 Because the two capsules are in an XY arrangement the microphone on the right records sound from the left the microphone on the left records sound from the right see figure 2 However if the sound source is too close to the microphone the right microphone records the right and the left microphone records the left 90 180 Figure 1 Directivity of the built in microphones Records Records sound from dh sound from the right the left Figure 2 Direction of sound that the built in microphones gather To switch the microphone input sensitivity Use the MIC ATT switch Usually set it to the 0 position When recording loud sounds set it to the 20 position To position the recorder using the tripod not supplied By attaching the tripod not supplied you can adjust angles of the recorder and the microphones more precisely It also prevents noise caused when holding the recorder in your hand Attach the tripod to the hole on the back of the recorder Hole for attaching the tripod Tripod not supplied To
21. one selected track Be sure to confirm the track name to be deleted before selecting YES For details about folder and track file structure refer to page 32 DELETE ALL 2 Deleting all tracks in folder You can delete all the tracks in a selected folder Be sure to confirm the folder name to be deleted before selecting YES For details about folder and track file structure refer to page 32 FORMAT 2 Initializing memory You can delete all data in current memory selected in MEMORY page 37 and change the folder structure page 32 to the default setting Be sure to confirm that the current memory is the internal memory or Memory Stick PRO High Speed before selecting YES LED Indicator lighting The ACCESS indicator peak level lamps REC indicator PLAY indicator and PAUSE indicator light up or flash to represent the operational status of the recorder ON The indicators light up or flash OFF The indicators do not light up or flash 36 Item Options Default settings are underlined CLOCK You can set the clock Date time setting For details refer to page 21 MEMORY 5 You can select the memory where the recorded tracks will be saved and Recording playback where the tracks to be played back are saved memory BUILT IN The built in memory of the recorder is used MEMORY STICK An optional Memory Stick PRO High Speed is used Note e BUILT
22. safe operating condition Table of Contents Overview Built in microphones Pick up 10 Electrical circuit Amplifies 11 Exterior Increase rigidity 12 Identifying parts and controls 14 Getting Started Checking the supplied 18 Step 1 Preparing a power source 19 Step 2 Setting the clock eene 21 Recording Preparation before recording ttn 22 Recordi eM ERE 24 Monitoring the stent 26 Recording with an external microphone 27 Recording from external equipment 27 Operations after Recording Playing back recorded audio data tracks 28 Dividing a track eet ttd ttes 30 Storing tracks a computer eren 30 Menu Operations Using the menu dis Hay ttt 34 Ment 35 REC MODE Sampling frequency quantifying bit number LIMITER Preventing distortion 200Hz HPF High Pass Filter function SBM Super Bit Mapping function DELETE TRK Deleting track DELETE ALL Deleting all tracks in folder FORMAT Initializing memory LED Indicator lighting CLOCK Date time setting MEMORY Recording playback memory FOLDER Recording playback folder Additional Information Using a Memory Stick PRO High Speed not supplied 38 Maintenance iis ie t t D db e ER ct 40 Tro bleshooting
23. unused for a long period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by grasping the plug Never pull the plug out by the cord Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Lightning For added protection for this appliance during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the appliance due to lightning and powerline surges Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by Sony as they may cause hazards Cleaning Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the appliance Clean the appliance only as recommended by Sony Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the appliance through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance SERVICE Damage Requiring Service Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
24. use the supplied windscreen By covering the built in microphones with the supplied windscreen you can reduce noise caused by wind or breath that directly hits the microphones 23 Buipio2eH Recording continued Built in microphones Analog level meters I lt MIC LINE IN switch Peak level lamps VOLUME dial REC LEVEL L R dials PAUSE button indicator REC button indicator B PLAY button STOP button PCM D1 LINEAR PCM RECORDER 24 Recording To change sampling frequency quantifying bit number or the memory and folder for a recording go to the menu display page 34 The default sampling frequency and quantifying bit number are 44 10 kHz 16 bit 1 Position the recorder and the built in microphones referring to Preparation before recording page 22 2 Set the MIC LINE IN switch to the MIC position 3 Press the REC button The recorder stands by for recording and the PAUSE indicator flashes 4 Turn the REC LEVEL L R dials to adjust the recording levels of the right and left channels checking the level on the display and the analog level meters To adjust the level of the right channel only pull out the outside R side dial slightly and turn it Pull out the outside R side dial only You can check the recording level on both the peak meter of the display and the analog level meters Adjust the level closer to 12
25. FULL appears and recording stops When the remaining recordable time is more than 5 minutes the icon that represents remaining memory volume appears When memory is unused 100 appears 26 Monitoring the recording Connect optional headphones or earphones to the headphone jack of the recorder to monitor the recording sound The volume of monitored sound can be adjusted by turning the VOLUME dial Headphones not supplied to the Q headphone jack Stereo mini plug Notes f you turn up the volume excessively or place the headphones near the microphone while monitoring recording the microphone may pick up the sound from the headphones causing acoustic feedback howling sound For best results use encapsulated type headphones which have less sound leakage Recording with an external microphone You can connect an optional external microphone to the recorder 1 Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder and adjust the position of the microphone For characteristics of the microphone refer to the operating instructions supplied with it External microphone not supplied te 2 Follow steps 2 to 5 of Recording page 24 to start recording Notes When an external microphone is connected to the recorder the built in microphones cannot be used for recording The recorder does not supply power to connected microphone not sui
26. IN is selected once the Memory Stick PRO High Speed is removed FOLDER You can select the folder where the recorded tracks will be saved and where Recording playback folder the tracks to be played back are saved FOLDER 01 to 10 Folder names of current memory The setting cannot be executed when the quantifying bit number is set 24 bit in REC MODE The function does not work when the remaining battery power is low The function does not work when a track file is set to be read only The function does not work when no track is saved in a folder The setting cannot be executed when no optional Memory Stick PRO High Speed is inserted 37 suoneJedo Using a Memory Stick PRO High Speed not supplied ACCESS indicator Memory Stick slot Memory Stick PRO High Speed Cover of Memory Stick slot 5 d 5 When you use Memory Stick PRO Duo High Speed be sure to use the Memory Stick Duo adaptor 38 You can record audio using a Memory Stick PRO High Speed instead of the built in memory of the recorder Memory Stick PRO High Speed is the only Memory Stick that can be used for the recorder Note that other kinds of Memory Stick are not supported Inserting a Memory Stick PRO High Speed Before recording be sure to copy all the dat
27. When set to LINE IN records an audio signal output from external equipment that is connected to the LINE IN jack Memory Stick slot page 38 POWER switch Turns on or off the power Battery compartment lid page 19 Slit for a wrist strap page 18 Continued on the next gt 15 Overview continued Left side Display a L 60 40 20 0 5 DEE R 0 um ees LINE OUT optical DIGITAL OUT jack page 29 LINE IN jack page 27 MIC ATT microphone attenuator switch page 23 El USB connector page 30 DC IN 6V jack page 20 3 HOLD switch When set to ON the buttons on the recorder are locked to prevent accidental operation It is recommended to set to ON during recording and playback To unlock the controls set to OFF Time information Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed the time information changes as follows Flashes when the recorder is paused r Elapsed recording playback time Y Remaining recordable time of the current memory During playback Remaining time of the current track Y Recorded date During recording Recording start date Recording playing status Displays as follows according to the current operation Recording EI Flashing Recording pause standby for recording Playback Flashing Playback pause m
28. a saved in the Memory Stick PRO High Speed to a computer and format the Memory Stick PRO High Speed on the recorder so it contains no data 1 Open the cover of the Memory Stick slot 2 Insert the Memory Stick PRO High Speed into the Memory Stick slot firmly until it clicks in the direction shown in the illustration on the left and close the cover When you insert the Memory Stick PRO High Speed into the recorder ACCESSING MEMORY appears in the display and the ACCESS indicator flashes Information for operation is read in the Memory Stick PRO High To remove the Memory Stick PRO High Speed Be sure that the ACCESS indicator light is off and then push the Memory Stick PRO High Speed into the recorder When it pops out remove it from the slot Using the Memory Stick PRO High Speed for recording playback 1 Go to the menu display and set the MEMORY setting to MEMORY STICK page 34 2 Follow the steps of Recording page 24 or Playing back recorded audio data tracks page 28 To store tracks on a computer Connect the recorder with the Memory Stick PRO High Speed inserted to a computer page 30 On folder and track file structure Ten folders are created in the Memory Stick PRO High Speed separately from the folders of the built in memory The structure of folders and track files are same as the built in memory pa
29. ack when recording playing back 96 dB or above 1 kHz IHF A for 24 bit Total harmonic distortion Input from the LINE IN jack 22 05 kHz 16 bit 44 10 kHz 16 24 bit 0 008 or below 1 kHz 22 kHz LPF 48 00 kHz 16 24 bit 96 00 kHz 16 24 bit 0 008 or below 1 kHz 22 kHz LPF Wow and flutter Below measurable limit less than 0 001 W PEAK 46 Input output MIC jack stereo mini jack Input impedance 22kQ Rated input level 2 5mV Minimum input level 0 7mV Q headphone jack stereo mini jack Rated output level 400mV Maximum output level 30mW 30mW or more Load impedance 160 LINE IN jack Input impedance 47kQ Rated input level 2 0V Minimum input level 570mV LINE OUT optical DIGITAL OUT jack Output impedance 2200 Rated output level 1 8V Load impedance 22kQ Output level 21 to 15dBm for optical digital output Emission wavelength 630 to 690 nm for optical digital output DC IN 6V jack USB connector Hi speed USB Mass Storage Class Memory Stick slot General Power requirements DC IN 6V AC 120V 60 Hz Four size AA LROO nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries NH AA supplied Four size AA LROO alkaline batteries not supplied Power consumption 2 1W Dimensions Approx 72 0 193 0 x 32 7 mm 27 x 63 4 x 15 16 w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass 525 0 18 52 oz including batteries Supplied accessories Refer to Checking the suppli
30. completely by removing the batteries and the AC power adaptor and then turn it on again Or use the recorder to initialize the built in memory or the Memory Stick PRO High Speed Note that initializing will delete all data in the memory 2 Read through the symptoms and solutions on pages 41 to 43 and messages on pages 44 and 45 to check your recorder If the problem persists consult with qualified Sony personnel see the warranty for contact information Symptom Cause Solution The recorder does not e The batteries have been inserted with incorrectly Reinsert them correctly operate page 19 e The batteries are exhausted Charge them or replace them with new ones page 19 e The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch Set the HOLD switch to the OFF position page 17 The POWER switch is set to the OFF position Set it to the ON position You cannot start e The MIC LINE IN switch is in the wrong position Set it to the MIC recording position when using the built in microphones or an external microphone to input audio for recording Set it to the LINE IN position when external equipment is connected for recording page 15 The memory is full or the maximum number of tracks page 48 have already been recorded Delete some of the tracks page 36 or store the tracks to the hard disk of your computer page 30 and then delete them from the recorder You can also use a Memory Stick PRO
31. dB into appropriate range that is suitable for your sound source When checking the level on the peak meter of the display When recording sound that has quick attack parts such as percussive sound use the peak meter to check the level If appears when the maximum peak value is output distortion may occur Peak indicator crest value of input signal 11 Maximum peak value 4 en J 2 LER iihi nm When checking the level on the analog level meters The input signal is displayed in analog values You can see the value close to the magnitude of volume that the human ear can hear If the peak level lamp lights up in red when the recording level exceeds 1dB distortion may occur Peak level lamps Green Distortion will not occur Recording level 1 12 to 1dB Red Recording level is more than 1dB Lower the level 5 Press the PAUSE B PLAY button The standby for recording is released and recording starts The REC indicator lights up while recording To stop recording Press the STOP button To pause recording Press the PAUSE button The PAUSE indicator flashes The recorder does not start recording automatically Be sure to press the PAUSE button again to restart or stop recording When recording level adjustment is unnecessary In step 3 press the Be PLAY button while pressing and holding the REC but
32. ecording 22 05 kHz 16 bit You can record for a longer time 44 10 kHz 16 bit The default setting 44 10 KHz 24 bit 48 00 KHz 16 bit 48 00 kHz 24 bit You can record with higher sound quality 96 00 kHz 16 bit 96 00 kHz 24 bit Notes Sampling frequency is a value that represents how many times an analog signal is converted into a digital signal A D conversion per second The larger the value of sampling frequency the better the sound quality but also the larger the amount of data Sound quality of 44 1 kHz is equivalent to a CD 48 kHz is equivalent to a DAT and 96 kHz is equivalent to DVD Audio Quantifying bit number is a value that represents the amount of data it takes for one second of audio The larger the value of the bit number the larger amount of data it takes and better the sound quality LIMITER Preventing distortion The recorder always reserves audio for the digital limiter which is 20dB lower than audio processed in the normal circuit This compensates for clipping that happens during digital processing if audio is over input ON Digital limiter functions to prevent distortion OFF Digital limiter does not function Notes Limiter circuit functions to keep the signal level below the maximum input level When a loud sound is suddenly input the excess part of the sound is automatically set within the range of the maximum input level in order to prevent distortion The limiter circuit of the reco
33. ed accessories on page 18 Optional accessories Memory Stick PRO High Speed MSX 1GN 1 GB MSX 2GN 2 GB MSX 4GN 4 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo High Speed MSX M1GN 1 GB MSX M2GN 2 GB Stereo headphones MDR V900 MDR V700DJ Audio connecting cable RK G129 Optical digital cable POC N120B optical mini plug gt optical mini plug POC N120AB optical mini plug gt rectangular shaped optical plug External microphone ECM MS957 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Printed on 100 recycled paper econ using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink 47 uogeuuoju jeuonippy File specifications Once you record audio in the built in memory or a Memory Stick PRO High Speed the 10 folders for saving tracks are automatically created in each memory One WAV file is created for each recording For details about the folders and track file Structure refer to page 32 Notes about folder track file Because the folder names FOLDER 01 to FOLDER 10 are fixed do not change the names on a computer If changed the recorder cannot recognize the folders The number of folders is fixed at 10 for each memory If a folder is deleted on a computer a new folder is created in the built in memory or Memory Stick PRO High Speed The maximum number of tracks that can be saved in one folder is 99 tracks The maximum data capac
34. ed time and the remaining time becomes shorter than the maximum recording time of the recorder Even when MEMORY FULL is displayed and the recorder stops recording the recorder has an extra memory space for editing This is not a malfunction of the recorder f recording data volume of one track requires over 2 GB the consecutive recording starts as a new track due to the specification of the recorder The Memory Stick PRO High Speed is not recognized Since the Memory Stick PRO High Speed contains image data or other files the memory required for creating initial folders is insufficient Use Windows Explorer or other tools to delete unnecessary files or initialize the Memory Stick PRO High Speed on the recorder WAV files cannot be played back on the recorder file recorded in a frequency that the recorder does not support cannot be played back The remaining memory volume does not reach 100 Data may be damaged because the power source was removed during recording Initialize the memory using the recorder Continued on the next uogeuuoju jeuonippy 43 Troubleshooting continued Error messages Message Meaning Solution SET CLOCK The clock is not set Set it before operating the recorder page 21 16 bit ONLY The SBM item can be set to ON only when the quantifying bit number is set to 16 bit Change the quantifying
35. el meters 25 Digital IMME as erase 35 DIGITAL OUT 29 Display x iii dte trek enia 16 B DISPLAY button 17 Baley Dass 19 DIVIDE 30 Battery 19 DIVIDING esse 30 Battery compartment lid 19 Built in microphones 10 22 Direction of sound 22 E Dir amp Ctivily 22 Elapsed recording playback 50 F Fast forwards 29 Fast 29 FOLDER s usse EM Ut eR ps 37 usos sind 32 48 FORMAT e RUN 36 G Go to the beginning of track 29 H High Pass Filter 36 HOLD 17 L LED ering 36 LIGHT Dutton stes 15 LIMITER 35 LINE IN jack 27 EINE OUT jack 29 M Memory Stick PRO High Speed 38 Maintenance 40 Maximum recordable time 49 MEMORY 37 Memory Stick slot 38 MENU iret 34 Menu display 34 MIC LINE IN switch MIC ATT switch 15 24 MIC jack 27 Monitoring the recording 26 P Peak level lamps 25 Fea mistero ot A uad 25 Playing 28 Pas han ia oases rs 29 o E 29
36. ge 32 m Removable Disk MSSONY Folders in the built in memory 21 FOLDERO1 C3 FOLDER10 lt gt Removable Disk MSSONY Folders in the Memory Stick PRO High Speed C FOLDERO1 C3 FOLDER10 For details about the specifications of folder and track files see page 48 Notes Do not insert or remove the Memory Stick PRO High Speed during recording playback Doing so may cause a malfunction of the recorder The recorder is accessing memory while ACCESSING MEMORY appears in the display or the ACCESS indicator flashes During this time do not remove the Memory Stick PRO High Doing so may damage the data When you use Memory Stick PRO Duo High Speed be sure to use the Memory Stick Duo adaptor Operations of Memory Stick PRO High Speed up to 4 GB are checked on the recorder but this does not guarantee operations of all Memory Stick PRO High Speed Because the Sony Memory Stick PRO High Speed is the only Memory Stick that is operationally tested on the recorder Memory Stick PRO High Speed of other makers may cause a malfunction Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo and gt are trademarks of Sony Corporation 39 uogeuuoju Maintenance On noise Noise may be heard when the recorder is placed near an AC power source
37. harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries On this manual These operating instructions are written mainly for models outside of Japan In the case of the model for use in Japan the display indications may differ slightly but operations are identical IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance and kee
38. he 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 Information IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT Product registration Please register this product on line at www sony com productregistration lt http www sony com productregistration gt Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products services and other important announcements Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification Thank you 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
39. he B ENTER button after setting the seconds to start operating the clock To reset the clock 1 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU button to display the menu Press the gt gt I UP and 9 DOWN buttons to select CLOCK and press the B ENTER button The CLOCK display appears Follow steps 2 and 3 of Step 2 Setting the clock to reset the clock Note If you leave the recorder for more than approximately 10 minutes with no battery inserted the date and time change to the default settings In this case reset the clock 21 papes Recording Preparation before recording When you position the recorder place it so that the microphone points to the sound source For accurate recording of left and right sources place the recorder with its front side facing upward see the illustration below The placement of the recorder and the direction of the microphone depend on the sound source the microphone the settings of the recorder etc It is recommended that you try recording with the recorder in various positions and settings after referring to the illustration below and the characteristics of the microphone Example Placement when recording a musical performance using the built in microphones For best results place the recorder about 2 to 3 m 6 56 to 9 84 ft from the sound source Referring to the characteristics of the built in microphones adjust direction
40. he track cannot be played back because it is damaged FORMAT ERROR The memory that is initialized on the other equipment cannot be used in the recorder Initialize the memory using FORMAT in the menu display page 36 CANNOT OPERATE The track name has reached the maximum number of characters Shorten the file name using the computer CHANGE BATTERY The batteries are exhausted Charge the batteries or replace them with new ones page 19 SYSTEM ERROR A system error has occurred Remove the batteries or the AC power adaptor to turn off the recorder completely and then turn on the recorder again If this message appears again consult with qualified Sony personnel see the warranty for contact information POWER PROBLEM Incompatible batteries or AC power adaptor is being used which could cause a malfunction Use only compatible batteries and AC power adaptors uogeuuoju euonippy 45 Specifications Recording media Built in flash memory 4 GB Memory Stick PRO High Speed not supplied Stereo recording Maximum recording time Refer to Maximum recordable time on page 49 Quantization 16 bit linear 24 bit linear Frequency range Input from the LINE IN jack when recording playing back 0 to 2 dB Fs 22 05 kHz 20 to 10 000 Hz Fs 44 10 kHz 20 to 20 000 Hz Fs 48 00 kHz 20 to 22 000 Hz Fs 96 00 kHz 20 to 44 000 Hz Signal to noise ratio S N Input from the LINE IN j
41. ing the supplied USB connecting cable PC CONNECT appears in the display of the recorder and it is recognized as a USB Mass Storage Class device on the computer You cannot operate the recorder while it is connected to the computer Computer not supplied 52 to a USB p connector 4 USB connecting cable supplied 2 The recorder is viewed on Windows Explorer or Mac Desktop as a removable storage device Drag and drop the track file you want to store to the hard disk drive of the computer Note Turn off the recorder power when connecting the USB cable Leaving the power on may cause noise in the audio output from the LINE OUT jack and Q headphone jack System requirements for a computer to be connected to the recorder IBM PC AT or compatible USB port OS Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 ndows XP Media Center Edition 2004 indows XP Media Center Edition indows XP Professional indows XP Home Edition ndows 2000 Professional 29 You cannot connect the recorder with indows 98 Windows 95 Windows E or Windows NT Macintosh USB port OS Mac OS Ver 10 2 8 or later 29 22222 lt a IBM and are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation 2 Install Service Pack 3 or later when recording audio on Memory Stick PRO High Speed 8 Microsoft Windows Windows NT and
42. ity that one WAV format track can deal with is 2 GB If the data amount of one track exceeds 2 GB during recording recording as a new track starts automatically In this case the elapsed recording time display changes to O second but the contents that have been recorded up to 2 GB are stored normally 48 f recording is stopped right after starting recording one track is created File names can be changed in Japanese on a computer However operations such as playback etc may not be carried out if the characters that the recorder does not support are used In this case change the file name again When the file name is changed the playback order also changes If you use 8 or fewer alphanumeric characters in lower case for a file name the characters are displayed in upper case on the recorder If you use 9 letters or more they are displayed in lower case Maximum recordable time Approximate The total maximum recordable time approximate of all the folders is as follows Built in flash memory 4 GB Sampling frequency Maximum quantifying bit number recordable time 22 05 kHz 16 bi 13 hrs 10 min 44 10 kHz 16 bi 6 hrs 35 min 44 10 kHz 24 bi 4 hrs 20 min 48 00 kHz 16 bi 6 hrs 48 00 kHz 24 bi 4 hrs 96 00 kHz 16 bi 3 hrs 96 00 kHz 24 bi 2 hrs Memory Stick PRO High Speed Sampling frequency Maximum recordable time
43. ject such as your finger etc accidentally rubbed or scratched the recorder during recording so that noise was recorded Noise may occur if many low volume files are recorded in the current memory Save the tracks to the hard disk of your computer page 30 and hen format the memory page 36 e The recorder was placed near AC power source a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback e Noise may occur if the plug of the connected external microphone was dirty when recording Clean the plug e Noise may occur if the plug of the connected headphones earphones is dirty during playback or monitoring the recording sound Clean the plug The sound picked up is distorted Ihe MIC LINE IN switch is in the wrong position Set it to the position that corresponds to the sound source and connections page 15 The recording level is too high Adjust the recording level to an appropriate range page 24 The sound source is too loud when recording with an external microphone Set the MIC ATT switch to the 20 position page 23 or move the microphone away from the sound source The sound source has parts that are too loud Set the LIMITER item to ON in the menu display page 35 Noise occurs during recording When monitoring the recording sound with headphones or earphones they are placed too close to the microphone Decrease the sound level from headphones or keep the microphone away f
44. l If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those appliances designed to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This appliance is equipped with a polarized AC power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third pin for grounding Follow the instructions below For the appliance with a polarized AC power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in For the appliance with a three wire grounding type AC plug This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock When not in use Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet when left
45. nd option are in the center of the display in reversed color characters Selected item and option 96 00 16 MENU button gt gt UP button DELETE W ENTER button SEL STOP button When selecting the item with 7 in step 2 kea DOWN button the confirmation display will appear 2 Press the P UP and DOWN buttons to select an item and press the ENTER button The setting display of the selected item appears For details about each item and option refer to Menu items on the next page Example When REC is selected REC 48 24bit Available options 3B Ok Hz 24bit SEL KACH Press the RI UP and I DOWN buttons to select an option or operation and press the B ENTER button The option or operation is executed and the menu display appears again To return to the normal display Press the MENU or STOP button 34 Menu items While the recorder is stopped all the items in the following chart appear During recording standby for recording record pausing only LIMITER LED and 200Hz HPF appear During playback playback pausing only DELETE TRK and LED appear Item Options Default settings are underlined REC MODE Sampling frequency quantifying bit number You can select the sampling frequency and quantifying bit number for r
46. optional headphone external microphone audio cable etc is connected to the recorder pages 26 to 29 slip the cord s through the wrist strap and tighten the stopper as shown below This prevents the cord s from being accidentally pulled out Insert the cord yy CU B 4 bassi Loop the cord 2 ps around and insert it E stopper again and then tighten the stopper 18 Step 1 Preparing a power source Use the supplied size AA LROO nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries after charging them 1 Insert the four rechargeable batteries into the battery charger supplied Be sure to insert the rechargeable batteries with the and ends in the right position Open the lid p f of the battery charger fii 2 Connect the battery charger to a wall outlet The CHARGE lamps light up during charging Charging takes about 5 hours The charging time varies depending on the temperature Four CHARGE lamps 3 When charging is completed the CHARGE lamps turn off Remove the rechargeable batteries from the battery charger Note that the rechargeable batteries and the battery charger emit some heat during charging 4 Open the battery compartment lid on the rear of the recorder First slide the lid downward and then open it 5 Pull out the battery case from the recorder Push the buttons on both sides to pull out 6 Insert four batteries into the battery ca
47. p this manual for future reference Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions on the appliance and in the operating instructions and adhere to them INSTALLATION Water and Moisture Do not use powerline operated appliances near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Heat Do not place the appliance near or over a radiator or heat register or where it is exposed to direct sunlight Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never block the slots and openings by placing the appliance on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Never place the appliance in a confined Space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Accessories Do not place the appliance on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The appliance may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by Sony USE Power Source This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking labe
48. rder does not compensate for clipping when audio over 208GB is input In this case sound may distort When the setting is ON if the maximum peak value exceeds 0 dB the peak value with the limiter circuit working appears 1 Your computer must have software that supports 24 bit audio data to play back edit etc the sound with a quantifying bit number of 24 bits Continued on the next page gt 35 suoneJedo Menu Operations continued Item Options Default settings are underlined 200Hz HPF Audio under 200 Hz is filtered and is not recorded This function reduces High Pass Filter noise caused by the flow of air conditioning equipment outdoor air etc functi uneton ON High Pass Filter functions to reduce noise OFF High Pass Filter does not function SBM Super Bit Mapping reduces noise when the quantifying bit number is set to Super Bit Mapping function 16 bit in REC MODE ON Super Bit Mapping functions to reduce noise OFF Super Bit Mapping does not function Note Super Bit Mapping significantly increases dynamic range acoustically by reducing noise that is particularly easy to hear within the human audible band In order to improve the audio quality when converting 20 bit data into 16 bit the top 4 bit amount of information within the lower data which is usually thrown away is integrated into 16 bit data DELETE 239 Deleting track You can delete
49. rom them h m s is displayed as the recorded date e Set the clock 21 The date and time of recording are displayed after the clock is set There are fewer menu items in the menu display Some menu items are not displayed during playback or recording page 35 42 Symptom Cause Solution A character in a folder or track name is displayed in unreadable characters e The recorder cannot support or display some special characters and symbols that are entered on a computer using Windows Explorer or Mac Desktop ACCESSING MEMORY display does not disappear e f the recorder is required to process an excessive amount of data the message may be displayed for an extended period of time This is not a malfunction of the recorder Wait until the message disappears You cannot record tracks up to the maximum recording time on page 49 There are other formatted data for example images in the memory Memory Stick PRO High Speed requires a minimum amount of memory even when recording very short tracks As a result the actual total recording time of Memory Stick PRO High Speed may be shorter than he maximum recording time of the recorder e The maximum recording time indicated on page 49 is estimated It varies depending on the number of tracks Due to these limitations of the recording system the sum of the total recorded time in the counter elaps
50. s the high recording quality of PCM D1 Microphone guard SUS316 stainless steel rod Overview 13 Overview continued Identifying parts and controls Front 14 Right side 2 gt iu e Built in microphones page 22 Analog level meters page 25 Displays left and right volume levels of an audio signal input from microphones in analog values Display page 16 VOLUME dial Adjusts the playback volume when turned in directions gt gt FF fast forward UP button pages 21 29 3 MENU button page 34 LIGHT button Turns on or off the backlight of the display and the analog level meters Fl 144 FR fast rewind DOWN button pages 21 29 E REC LEVEL L R recording level left right dials page 24 Kf DISPLAY button page 17 Switches time information in the display 11 PAUSE button indicator pages 25 29 ACCESS indicator pages 20 38 Flashes when accessing memory except during recording REC recording button indicator page 24 DIVIDE button page 30 PLAY ENTER button indicator pages 21 28 STOP button pages 25 29 MIC microphone jack page 27 headphone jack pages 26 28 MIC microphone LINE IN switch page 24 When set to MIC records an audio signal input from the built in microphones or an external microphone that is connected to the MIC jack
51. se Be sure to insert the batteries with the and ends in the right position 7 Insert the battery case back into the recorder and close the battery compartment lid To use the recorder with size LRO6 alkaline batteries The recorder can operate on size AA LRO6 alkaline batteries Follow steps 4 to 7 Note Turn off the recorder power before taking out the battery case e Charge the built in battery at a temperature of 0 C to 35 C 32 F to 95 F The charging time will vary according to the room temperature If the room temperature is low the required charging time will be longer This is a characteristic of the Nickel Metal Hydride battery Continued on the next page p 19 peueijs 6unje5 Getting Started continued When you turn on the recorder for the first time after purchasing When the POWER switch is set to the ON position ACCESSING MEMORY appears in the display and the ACCESS indicator flashes Information for operation is read in the recorder s built in memory Then the display changes to the clock set menu to enable you to set the clock When to charge or replace the batteries When using nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries the remaining battery power is indicated in the display The indicator also appears when using alkaline batteries but it may differ from the actual remaining power WEM There is sufficient battery power
52. table for plug in power Note that a plug in power only microphone cannot be used with the recorder Recording from external equipment You can connect external equipment to the recorder for example to record from a Super Audio CD CD player etc 1 Connect the audio output jacks of external equipment to the LINE IN jack of the recorder by using an optional Sony audio cable Super Audio CD CD player ___ LA 2 H LINE 8 A VY IN jack a PT il Audio cable not supplied 2 Set the MIC LINE IN switch to the LINE IN position 3 Follow steps 3 and 4 of Recording page 24 4 Start playback of the external equipment 5 Press the or PLAY button where you want to start recording The standby for recording is released and recording starts 27 Operations after Recording Playing back recorded audio data tracks To change the memory and folder to play back go to the menu display page 34 1 Connect optional headphones earphones to the Q headphone jack of the recorder Headphones not supplied to the FF button headphone jack PAUSE button indicator DIVIDE button W PLAY button ISS indicator Stereo mini plug STOP button 5 lt lt FR button 2 Press the Be PLAY button Playback starts from the first track of the selected folder or the last point at which you stopped playback The PLAY indicator lights up
53. ton Recording starts immediately Buipio2eH Notes While the REC indicator is lit do not remove the batteries or the AC power adaptor Doing so may damage the data f the recorder remains in stop mode for about 10 minutes or longer the recorder will enter low power consumption mode automatically Noise may be recorded if an object such as your finger etc accidentally rubs or scratches the recorder during recording Do not connect the USB cable to the recorder during recording Doing so stops recording automatically because connection with a computer has priority For recording with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz you should format the memory beforehand in order o write data efficiently Continued the next page 25 Recording continued On display of remaining recordable time Remaining recordable time appears in the display when the remaining time becomes 5 minutes or less L ltl 60 40 zn sme DBu Hu ES hess Remaining recordable time If an operation other than stop recording such as fast forward etc is done the remaining recordable time appears in the position where remaining memory volume is usually displayed oF LLL REC cal BE 29 29 050 2403 AV 26 0 0kHz 2d bit HEF LIM 4 00 Remaining recordable time When the remaining time runs out MEMORY

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