ICD-LX30
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1. 49 Recording ec eere 24 Recording from other equipment 28 Recording pause sse 26 Recording time 49 Recording with other equipment 34 Re Sort by Date sss 40 41 REVIEW ice eG nRRRCD RR 32 S SD SDHC memory card 16 Setting the clock 20 40 41 Setting the language 22 40 42 Specifications esses 4T T Troubleshooting eene 50 60 http www sony net 2011 Sony Corporation2. 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 after 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 379 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 BRI NEXT make the setting and then press bm PLAY ENTER MA gt 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode Beep The menu mode window will be d displayed ON MG Ey Date amp
3. The playback volume is low The volume is turned down completely Press VOL or to adjust the volume page 31 Record closer to the sound source if possible The playback volume is low Volume Lowered is displayed The volume of the playback sound is lowered automatically if you do not lower the volume for specified period of time after the Check The Volume Level message appears When recording from other 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 Remove a memory card Then insert it with correct side and direction 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 Symptom Remedy The battery life is short The battery life on page 49 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 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 memor
4. Recording Starting to Record gt 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 Before making a recording be sure to check the battery indicator page 14 247 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 11 The stop mode window appears Ge SO Bv 2012 DEC 4 12 23 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 T
5. HOLD status page 11 The stop mode window appears 2 Press SEARCH to display the date selection screen 30 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 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 Ge stor Bae 2012 DEC 4 12 2 aD 00 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 Ce PLY Be 2012 DEC 4 12 23 02 5 e On 02m 03s 6 Press VOL 4 to adjust the volume Stopping the playback Press B STOP Ge sie pw 2012 DEC 4 12 23 File 02 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
6. Select when you record files using an external microphone Audio IN Select when you record using other equipment 42 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 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 Europe http support sony europe com DNA For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com support uoloun4 nua ey jnogy 43 Additional Information Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 3 0
7. V or 2 4 V DC Use two LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries or two NH AAA rechargeable batteries or connect DC IN 3V jack toa 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 shock 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 44 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 In circumstances where you get sweaty If you touch the unit with wet hands or if you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty clothes the unit may get wet You may feel pain in your ears if you use the headphones when the ambient air is very dry This is not because of a malfunction of the headphones but because of static electricity accumulated in your body You can reduce static electricity by wearing non synthetic clothes that prevent the emergence of static electricity On noise N
8. 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 43 The memory card recorder does not operate even if you press any button The batteries are weak page 14 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 19 The HOLD function is activated Slide the HOLD POWER switch in the center direction page 11 Bunoouse gqnoJ 51 529 Symptom Remedy No sound comes from the speaker The volume is turned down completely page 31 Headphones are plugged in page 32 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 35 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 35 and then perform Re Sort by Date or insert a new memory card You cannot record a file The remaining memory capacity is insufficient
9. 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 11 Index A Adjusting the volume cesses 31 Alkaline batteries ssss 13 49 B Battery life ice 49 Battery remain indicator 14 C CUE ESTESE 32 D Display the current date and time 21 E Erasing 35 External microphone sss 27 H HOLD 5n eee nee dee d 11 HOLD POWER switch 11 19 l Index to parts and controls Display window sss 57 FON A E tiesiais 8 REAM ce tar enr eee A ER nde 10 Input selection 27 28 40 42 Inserting batteries oe eee 13 L Listening ete eRERRURUGe 30 M Maintaining the moderate volume leyel eee ERR Re 12 Maintenance eee 45 Memory card need cens 16 45 Menu B ep ie eerte hee Date amp Tim 5e eee Format eiit ten Language iit oot ertet Making settings Menu settings see 40 Re Sort by Date 40 41 Select Input 5 eene 40 42 System Information 40 42 Message list oreet tete 54 MP3 FILES caseo ete ee 47 59 xepul NOISE re bte ote eMe ate 44 P Precautions sse 44 R Rechargeable batteries
10. it clicks into place gt Check on the direction of the notched corner 169 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 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 179 In this manual SD memory card and microSD memory car
11. 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 Setting the clock using the menu While the memory card 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 41 peuejs fumes 21 Step 6 Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window bm PLAY ENTER B STOP a f 7 O SS 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 229 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 b Language Deutsch The language you can select depends on the country or region where you purchased the memory card recorder Refer to Language on page 42 4 Press W STOP to exit the menu mode peuejs fumes 23
12. only file Start Recording No file is recorded on the memory card Check The Volume Level Please be careful not to listen at an excessive volume Volume Lowered The volume of the playback sound is lowered automatically if you do not lower the volume for specified period of time after the Check The Volume Level message appears European model only 569 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 1 The status of the memory card recorder 2 The recording start date tf Tip When a file that was recorded on another device is selected the folder name is displayed on the Ist line and the file Th tat f th d name is displayed on the 2nd line 8 The status of the S Saas 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 579 Display during playback 58 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
13. 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 509 Symptom Remedy 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 19 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 19 The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity page 13 Insert the new batteries page 13 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
14. 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 20 search function Press MENU to enter the menu mode Select Date amp Time using Kd PREV or gt gt 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 ai 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 22 date box etc Deutsch German English Espa ol Spanish Fran ais French Italiano Italian Pycckuii Russian AA Japanese 30 Korean itx Chinese gietx Chinese tna Thai 1 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 27 28 the microphone jack MIC IN
15. NH AAA B2KN rechargeable batteries not supplied 2 4 V DC Operating temperature 5 C 35 C Dimensions w h d not incl projecting parts and controls JEITA 3 Approx 116 mm x 28 5 mm x 78 mm 47 uonewoyu jeuonippy Mass JEITA 3 Approx 145 g including two LRO3 alkaline batteries 1 Not all encoders are supported 2 The AC adaptor is supplied with Chinese Korean European model only 3 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 7 Optional accessories Audio connecting cable RK G136 RK G139 Except China Europe Headphone MDR EX Series such as MDR EX60LP Battery charger For Europe Other country region BCG 34HSN For Korea BCG 34HSSN Rechargeable battery NH AAA B2KN Except China 48 Compact charger amp 2 pc AAA Multi Use Premium batteries BCG 34HS2KAN Except China Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Maximum recording time 1 2 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows SD memory card 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 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 goin
16. SONY Memory Card Recorder Operating Instructions ICD LX30 4 297 164 13 1 Getting Started Recording Listening Erasing About the Menu Function Additional Information Troubleshooting Index 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 For customers in Korea China Europe Do not install AC adaptor in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the AC adaptor to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the AC adaptor As the main plug of AC adaptor is used to disconnect the AC adaptor from the mains connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in it disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately 29 Disposal of Old Electrica
17. Started Step 1 Checking the Contents of the Package essaie eei REATO 7 Index to parts and controls 8 Preventing unintentional operations HOLD Maintaining the moderate volume level European model only Step 2 Preparing a Power Source When to replace charge the Batteries yo ote tee ets 14 Connecting the memory card recorder to a wall outlet 14 Step 3 Inserting a Memory Card 16 To remove a memory card 17 Step 4 Turning the Memory Card Recorder On 5 denen 19 Turning the power on 419 Turning the power off 19 Step 5 Setting the Clock 20 Setting the clock using the menu 21 Step 6 Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window 22 Recording Starting to Record wo To stop recording Note while accessing Recording via Other Devices 27 Recording with an external microphone secte 27 Recording from other equipment 28 Listening Starting Playback oo eee 30 Stopping the playback 31 Reviewing the current recording Instantly 552i debetis 31 Other operations 0 0 00 eee 31 Recording with other equipment 34 Erasing Erasing the File eese 35 Erasing the current recording instantly Gaiei anor E i 37 Erasing all files in a recorded da
18. Time A 4 Press W STOP to exit the menu mode a4 Q Ha H Note If you do not press any button for 60 seconds the menu mode is automatically 38 canceled and the window will return to the normal display To return to the previous window During menu operations press MENU To exit the menu mode Press B STOP uonoun4 nua ey noqy 39 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 40 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
19. 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 13 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 14 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 batterie
20. d 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 or the memory card 45 uoneuuoju jeuonippy 46 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 Write protect switch 4 ll 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 ca
21. d date box 3 Press Kd PREV or P NEXT to select the date when you recorded the desired file then press PLAY ENTER 35 amp Tips Go to 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 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 36 select a file stop B 2012 DEC 4 12 23 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 5 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 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 The 2nd file has been erased and the 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 SO Bv 2012 DEC 4
22. ds 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 memory 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 189 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 19 Step 5 Setting the Clock B PLAY ENTER without batterie
23. g 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 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 49 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 Europe http support sony europe com DNA For customers in other countries regions http www sony asia com support Please note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair
24. gative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for the customers the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee document
25. he new file will be automatically recorded after the last recorded file O RLLLLLA REC KELLE Remaining recording time Oh 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 page 30 for playback later Gs SO Bv 2012 DEC 4 Thenumberofthe 12 50 recorded file in E the sequence of 06 Remainl7h 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 259 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 thi
26. 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 34 1 Connect the Q headphone jack of the memory card recorder to the external input terminal of other equipment using an audio connecting 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 31 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 11 The stop mode window appears Ge smo pw 2012 DEC 2 08 15 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 recorde
27. l amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Applicable accessory SD memory card Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially ne
28. 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 recorder Bulpsooay 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 42 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 29 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
29. n 12 Speaker 13 VOL volume button 14 REC PAUSE button recording indicator 15 HOLD POWER switch t6 W STOP button t7 gt gt 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 O Headphone C not supplied N headphone jack O LAA Ap 3 The strap is attached via the strap hole when you purchase the memory card recorder 9e peuejs fumes 10 Rear N N S a es Built in microphones ERASE button MENU button DC IN 3V jack Battery compartment Preventing unintentional 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 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 peueis fumes Slide the HOLD POWER switch towards the ce
30. not support is inserted See About compatible memory cards on page 17 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 35 and then perform Re Sort by Date or insert a new memory card 54 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 on the memory card recorder has exceeded the maximum you cannot record a new file Erase unnecessary files page 35 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 43 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 43 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
31. nter H Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording all the button operations are disabled To stop recording cancel the HOLD function first 11 Maintaining the moderate volume level European model only This unit limits the maximum volume to allows you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using the headphones When you try to adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the specified level Check The Volume Level message appears Press B gt PLAY ENTER then adjust the volume A Check The Volume Level OK H Note The volume is lowered automatically and the Volume Lowered message appears if you do not lower the volume for specified period of time after the Check The Volume Level message appears 12 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 20 to set the date and time Tips When replacing the batteries files recorded are not erased even when you remove the batteries When replacing the
32. oise 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 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 recorde
33. or using the ERASE button because the batteries are exhausted Replace the old LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries with new ones page 13 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 47 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 559 Message Cause Remedy New File The file being recorded has reached the maximum size limit 1 GB The file will 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
34. rd 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 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 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
35. s To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods 3 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 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 42 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 Table of Contents Getting
36. s 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 For Chinese Korean European model 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 For other country region model 1 Insert a commercially available applicable AC adaptor securely into the DC IN 3V jack until it stops to the end 2 Connect a commercially available applicable AC adaptor to a wall outlet You can use an AC adaptor that supports Output voltage DC3V Output current 1A Polarity of the plug H Note Operations of not all AC adaptors are supported peuejs fumes 159 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 dc protect 2 Insert a memory card securely to the Swi end of the slot until
37. s 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 amp Time You can record the recording date after JAN 1 0 00 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 c Edit Enter 2 Set the month day hour and minute in sequence in the same way 20 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 1 0 00 oc Edit Enter When you set the minute the Setting Completed message appears 2012 SEP 10 15 36 Setting Completed H Note If you do
38. s memory card recorder will be recorded as MP3 files 26 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 42 External microphone not supplied 2 Press PREV or PPI NEXT to microphone jack select MIC IN and then press W PLAY ENTER bm PLAY ENTER 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 279 28 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
39. te box 5 62 About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 38 Menu Settings eee 40 Additional Information Ptecautions uie iea haerere PEE 44 Specifications Memory card recorder section ar Battery lifes erret eve Troubleshooting Troubleshooting eene 50 Message List Display Window Guide 57 Index i52 59 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 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 The AC adaptor is supplied with Chinese Korean European model only You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment peuejs fumes 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 11 SEARCH butto
40. 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 si 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 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 bP 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 Tip The beep does not sound if you select OFF for Beep in the menu 32 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 d
41. uring 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 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 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 33 Recording with other equipment Tape recorder etc Q headphone
42. y card recorder for an extended period of time it is recommended that you turn the power off page 19 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 European model only Bunoouse gqnoJ 53 Message List Message Cause Remedy HOLD Slide HOLD Switch to Activate All 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 11 Low Battery The batteries are exhausted Replace the old LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries with new ones page 13 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
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