User manual SONY ICD-UX71F - annexe 2

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By ensuring these batteries are GB 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 IC recorder or computer. Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the IC recorder may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to: The capacity of the connected IC recorder. The IC recorder is not functioning normally. Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the IC recorder. GB Table of Contents Checking the Contents of the Package.......................................................... 7 Index to Parts and Controls ........................ 8 Recording/Playing Back Messages Recording Messages.....................................23 Selecting the recording mode ..........26 Setting the microphone sensitivity ........................................................28 Cutting out low frequency ­ the LCF function ....................................29 Starting to record automatically in response to sound ­ the VOR function ....................................30 Dividing a message into two during recording .........................................................31 Recording with an external microphone...................................................33 Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone .............................................34 Recording from other equipment...35 To record using the synchronized recording function ...................................35 To record without using the synchronized recording function....37 Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source ........13 Inserting the battery ................................13 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer.............................................14 When charging/replacing the battery...............................................................15 Step 2: Setting the Clock............................18 Continued directly from "Step 1: Preparing a Power Source" ...................18 Setting the clock using the menu ...19 Step 3: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window ...................20 Turning the IC Recorder On or Off .......22 Turning the power off .............................22 Turning the power on ............................22 Playing Back Messages................................39 Selecting the playback mode ............43 Adjusting the playback speed ­ the DPC function ...................................45 Selecting the sound effect ...................46 Recording with other equipment ...47 GB Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm .......................................49 Transferring Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder ..........................................75 Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop) ...........................................75 Construction of folders and files ......76 Editing Messages Erasing Messages............................................52 Erasing messages one by one ...........52 Erasing all messages in a folder ........53 Moving a Message to a Different Folder .....................................................................54 Dividing a Message into Two ..................56 Preventing Accidental Operation ­ the HOLD function ....................................58 Transferring Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer...........................................78 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device .................................................79 Using Voice Recognition Software ......80 Introducing the voice recognition software ...........................................................80 Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training) .................81 Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu................59 Playing Back Music Files .............................82 Enjoying the music files more ..........84 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer ............................................................72 System requirements ..............................72 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer ........................................................73 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer.............................................74 Listening to the FM Radio Tuning in an FM radio Station ................85 Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones ..................................................87 Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio ..................................................88 Recording FM broadcasts .....................89 GB Presetting FM Radio Stations Automatically ....................................................90 Switching the scanning sensitivity ........................................................91 Presetting FM Radio Stations Manually...............................................................92 Listening to a Preset Radio Station ......93 Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations ..........95 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting..............................................97 Error messages .........................................103 System limitations ..................................105 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) ................................................106 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet..............................................107 Precautions ......................................................108 Specifications .................................................110 Index ....................................................................112 GB Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Carrying case (1) Battery case (1) CD-ROM (1) (The operating instructions are stored as PDF files.) Operating Instructions You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable battery (1) Stereo headphones (1) USB connection support cable (1) GB Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Operation indicator (17, 23, 24, 32, 39, 70, 74, 107) Built-in microphones (stereo) (23) Display window (10) Control button*1 (, /VOL (volume) +, ­ ) /ENT (enter) button DIVIDE button (31, 32, 56) (folder)/MENU button (23, 39, 59, 60, 82) (headphone) jack*2 (23, 25, 39, 40, 47, 48) (microphone) jack (33, 35) (record/pause) button (23, 25, 30, 33, 36, 38, 64, 89) (stop) button (18, 20, 23, 24, 39, 44, 47, 48, 50, 55, 59, 60, 82, 89, 107) (cue/fast forward) button (39, 40, 41, 42, 56, 57, 82) (play/stop) button (25, 39, 42, 44, 47, 48, 50, 82) (review/fast backward) button (25, 39, 40, 41, 42, 56, 57, 82) (repeat) A-B button (39, 44) Front GB *1 How to use the control button Press VOL ­ or + on the button to adjust the volume. In the menu setting window or folder selection window, press or on the button to change the menu settings or to select the folder you want, and then press the center button (ENT) to confirm the setting. In the FM reception window, press or to tune in a station, or to select a preset number. Rear HOLD switch (22, 23, 24, 39, 40, 58) DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch (45, 64) *2 Connect the supplied or commercially available stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. Opening for a handstrap (A handstrap is not supplied.) USB cap Speaker Battery compartment (13) To the (headphone) jack GB Display window Operation mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation mode : stop : playback : recording : recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function (flashing) If you press (record/pause) to pause recording when "VOR" is set to "ON" in the menu, only " " flashes. : Synchronized recording : Flashes while synchronized recording is set to pause. : review/fast backward, cue/fast forward : going backward/forward continuously 10 GB Folder name/ Message title name/ Artist name/ File name indication Press or of the control button to display a folder name, message title, artist name, and file name in sequence. Elasped time/Remaining time/ Recording date and time indication Repeat playback : Appears when one message is played back repeatedly. : Appears when messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. : Appears when all the messages are played back repeatedly. Selected message number/Total number of messages in the folder (Low Cut Filter) indicator LCF Appears when a folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder is selected and the LCF function is set to "ON" in the menu. Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays the microphone sensitivity. (high) : To record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. (low) : To record for dictation or in a noisy place. Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set for a message. Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode set using the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and displays the current recording mode when the IC recorder is in the playback or recording mode. : Standard play stereo recording mode with high quality sound : Standard play stereo recording mode : Long play stereo recording mode : Standard play monaural recording mode : Long play monaural recording mode Displays as follows when a file is transferred from the computer. : MP3 files transferred : WMA files transferred 11 GB Remaining battery/Charging indicator When a dry battery is used, the indicator shows the remaining battery power. While charging the rechargeable battery an animation appears. Remaining recording time indication Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours. If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours and minutes. If there is less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and seconds. Display when listening to the FM radio (for ICD-UX1F/UX1F/UX1F only) indicator FM Radio frequency Preset number Receiver sensitivity 1 GB Getting Started 3 Charge the battery by connecting the USB connector of the IC recorder to your computer. Step 1: Preparing a Power Source Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Inserting the battery Getting Started 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. IC recorder Computer To USB connector 2 Insert one NH-AAA rechargeable battery with correct polarity, and close the lid. While the battery is charging, "CONNECTING" and the remaining battery/charging indicator are displayed in an animation. When the remaining battery/charging indicator indicates " ," charging is completed. (Charging time: approx. 4 hours*) 1 GB When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it is recommended that you charge the battery repeatedly until " " is displayed. If the remaining battery/charging indicator is not displayed, charging has not been done properly. Proceed from step 1 again. * This is an approximation for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the battery. It also takes more time if the temperature of the battery is low, or if the battery is charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder. 2 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB connector of the computer. On the Windows screen, left-click "Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar, and click "Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device." On the Macintosh screen, drag the "IC RECORDER" on the desktop to "Trash" and drop it there. For details on disconnecting the IC recorder, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. Tips You can charge the rechargeable battery by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) (pages 71, 106). When replacing the battery, messages recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the battery. When replacing the battery, the clock continues moving for about 3 minutes after you remove the battery. If the IC recorder cannot be connected to your computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable. Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged. Notes 1 Make sure that the operation indicator is not flashing. 1 GB While " " or " " is flashing instead of the remaining battery/charging indicator, you cannot charge the battery. Charge the battery in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C. If "USB CHARGE" in the "DETAIL MENU" menu is set to "OFF," you cannot charge the battery using your computer. Set "USB CHARGE" to "ON" (page 71). Do not use manganese battery for this IC recorder. During playback using the built-in speaker, you cannot charge the battery. When you use the IC recorder with a rechargeable battery, the remaining battery/ charging indicator may not light fully. During FM reception you cannot charge the battery. When charging/replacing the battery The remaining battery/charging indicator on the display shows the battery condition. Battery remain indication : Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the old battery with a new one. Getting Started Clock setting display appears and the year section flashes when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert battery after the IC recorder has been without battery for a certain period of time. Please refer to "Continued directly from Step 1: Preparing a Power Source" on page 18 to set the date and time. : "LOW BATTERY" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. Battery life*1 When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery Recording mode Recording ST*3 STSP*4 When using a fully charged battery or an LR0 (size AAA) alkaline battery Follow the steps 1 and 2. Playback*2 through speaker Playback Approx. 44 hr. Approx. 44 hr. using the 30 min. 30 min. headphones FM Approx. 5 hr. Approx. 5 hr. recording 1 GB Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 14 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Approx. 18 hr. Approx. 18 hr. Recording mode Recording STLP*5 SP*6 When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using the headphones FM recording Recording mode Recording ST*3 STSP*4 Playback*2 through speaker Playback Approx. 47 hr. Approx. 46 hr. using the headphones FM Approx. 5 hr. Approx. 5 hr. recording 30 min. 30 min. Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using the headphones FM recording LP*7 Music file (128 kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 15 hr. 30 min. Approx. 18 hr. Approx. 18 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 40 hr. Approx. 40 hr. Approx. 4 hr. 30 min. STLP*5 Approx. 4 hr. 30 min. SP*6 Approx. 17 hr. ­ 30 min. Approx. 19 hr. Approx. 18 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Approx. 48 hr. Approx. 44 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Approx. 5 hr. 30 min. ­ Playback*2 through speaker Playback Approx. 42 hr. Approx. 41 hr. using the 30 min. 30 min. headphones FM Approx. 5 hr. Approx. 5 hr. recording Approx. 15 hr. Approx. 13 hr. 30 min. Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 16 hr. 30 min. 30 min. FM reception : Approx. 6 hr. (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) 1 GB Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using the headphones FM recording LP*7 Music file (128 kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data when an updating animation appears in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in orange or is lit in red. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the battery or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage the data. Note If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, an updating animation may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the animation disappears before starting operation. Approx. 16 hr. ­ Approx. 17 hr. Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 43 hr. Approx. 40 hr. 30 min. Approx. 5 hr. ­ Getting Started FM reception : Approx. 5 hr. 30 min. *1 (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. *2 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 24 *3 ST : Stereo high quality recording mode *4 STSP : Stereo standard recording mode *5 STLP : Stereo long play recording mode *6 SP : Monaural standard play recording mode *7 LP : Monaural long play recording mode 1 GB Step 2: Setting the Clock Continued directly from "Step 1: Preparing a Power Source" 1 Press or on the control button to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press ENT. , /MENU ENT 2 Press (stop) to return to the display of the stop mode. You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert a battery after the IC recorder has been without battery for more than 3 minutes, "SET DATE & TIME" appears, and then the year section flashes in the display window. 1 GB Setting the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu. 2 Press the or on the control button to select "08y1m1d," and then press ENT. 1 Select "DATE & TIME" in the menu. Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window. 3 Press or on the control button to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press ENT. Getting Started Press or on the control button to select "DETAIL MENU," and then press ENT. Press or on the control button to select "DATE & TIME," and then press ENT. 4 Press (stop) to return to the display of the stop mode. 1 GB Tips Press /MENU to return to the previous operation. You can set the time display for the clock to "12-HOUR" or "24-HOUR" in the menu. When "12-HOUR" is set, "AM" or "PM" appears in the display window. When setting the clock, you can use VOL + or ­ on the control button to move the cursor toward the left or right. You cannot use VOL + or ­ to adjust the volume at this time. Step 3: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window , Note If you do not press ENT within one minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode. ENT /MENU To display the current date and time Press (stop) to display the current date and time. You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 2 languages (European model)/7 languages (other models). 0 GB 1 Press and hold the menu mode. /MENU to enter 4 Press or on the control button to select the language that you want to use, and then press ENT. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control button to select "DETAIL MENU," and then press ENT. 3 Press or on the control button to select "LANGUAGE," and then press ENT. You can select the following languages. European model : ENGLISH, Pycc (Russian) Other models : ENGLISH, Pycc (Russian), (Japanese), (Korean), (Chinese), (Chinese), (Thai) Getting Started 21 GB Turning the IC Recorder On or Off Turning the power off Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode. "HOLD" lights up and the key mark flashes and then "POWER OFF" is displayed. The IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. Turning the power on Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. The IC recorder is turned on, and an accessing animation is displayed. Tips When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder. When 10 minutes have passed after you have turned on the IC recorder and leave it without doing anything, the display goes off automatically. (Press any button to show the display.) When you are not using the IC recorder, you can prevent the battery from getting weak quickly by turning the power off. GB Recording/Playing Back Messages Recording Messages Built-in microphones (headphone) jack Operation indicator , Recording/Playback Messages HOLD /MENU ENT 1 Select a folder. Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. Press or on the control button to select the folder in which you want to record messages ( FOLDER01-05), and then press ENT. 2 Start recording. Press (record/pause) in the stop The operation indicator lights in red. (When "LED" is set to "OFF" in the menu (page 70), the operation indicator does not light.) You do not need to press and hold (record/pause) while recording. The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message. Speak into the built-in microphones. mode. GB 3 Press (stop) to stop recording. The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording. Tips Messages recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to 99 messages in each folder. While recording you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. Notes You cannot record a message in a folder transferred from a computer. If you press (record/pause) when you have selected a folder, the folder will be automatically changed to a folder in which a message can be recorded, and the message will be recorded as the last one in the folder. While the operation indicator is flashing or is lit in red or orange, do not remove the battery or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor. Doing so may damage the data. Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Before making a recording, be sure to check the remaining battery/charging indicator (page 15). To avoid replacing battery during a long recording session, use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) (page 106). The maximum recording time varies if you record messages in mixed recording mode. GB To pause recording* Do this Press (record/pause). During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red and " " flashes in the display window. Monitoring the recording Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack and monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL + or ­ on the control button, but the recording level is fixed. Recording/Playback Messages release pause Press (record/pause) and resume again. recording Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press (stop).) review the current recording instantly Press . Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the message just recorded. review during Press and hold during recording recording or recording pause. Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound. After you release , playback starts from that point. * One hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. GB Selecting the recording mode 1 Press and hold the menu mode. /MENU to enter The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control button , to select "REC MODE" and then press ENT. ENT /MENU 3 Press or on the control button to select "ST," "STSP," "STLP," "SP," or "LP," and then press ENT. You can select the recording mode in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped. The recording mode is set to "ST" when you purchase the IC recorder. GB ST : High-quality stereo recording mode (44.1 kHz/192 kbps) You can record with stereo highquality sound. STSP : Standard play stereo recording mode (44.1 kHz/128 kbps) You can record with stereo sound. STLP : Long play stereo recording mode (22.05 kHz/48 kbps) You can record for a longer time with stereo sound. SP : Standard play monaural recording mode (44.1 kHz/32 kbps) You can record with standard quality sound. LP : Long play monaural recording mode (11.025 kHz/8 kbps) You can record for a longer time with monaural sound. Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. ICD-UX1/UX1F ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 11 hr. 55 min. 17 hr. 55 min. 47 hr. 50 min. SP mode LP mode 71 hr. 45 min. 287 hr. 15 min. Recording/Playback Messages ICD-UX1/UX1F ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 23 hr. 55 min. 35 hr. 55 min. 95 hr. 55 min. SP mode LP mode 143 hr. 50 min. 575 hr. 35 min. To record with better sound quality, select the ST or STSP mode. Note You cannot set the recording mode while recording. ICD-UX1F ST mode STSP mode 47 hr. 55 min. 72 hr. SP mode 288 hr. STLP mode 192 hr. LP mode 1152 hr. 5 min. (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) GB Setting the microphone sensitivity 1 Press and hold the menu mode. /MENU to enter The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control button , to select "MIC SENSITIVITY," and then press ENT. ENT /MENU 3 Press or on the control button to select "HIGH (H)," "LOW (L)," and then press ENT. You can set the microphone sensitivity in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording. The microphone sensitivity is set to "HIGH (H)" when you purchase the IC recorder. HIGH (H): To record at meetings or in a quiet and/or spacious place. LOW (L): To record dictation, or record in a noisy place. GB Cutting out low frequency ­ the LCF function 1 Press and hold the menu mode. /MENU to enter The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control button , to select "LCF (LOW CUT)," and then press ENT. Recording/Playback Messages ENT /MENU 3 Press or on the control button to select "ON," and then press ENT. When you set the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to "ON" in the stop or recording mode, you cut out a low frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind, etc.; therefore you can record a message more clearly. The LCF function is set to "OFF" when you purchase the IC recorder. To cancel the LCF function Set "LCF (LOW CUT)" to "OFF" in step 3. GB Starting to record automatically in response to sound ­ the VOR function 1 Press and hold the menu mode. /MENU to enter The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control button to select "VOR," and then press ENT. ENT /MENU , 3 Press or on the control button to select "ON," and then press ENT. You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to "ON," to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. The VOR function is set to "OFF" when you purchase the IC recorder. 4 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. 5 Press (record/pause). " " and " window. " appear in the display 0 GB The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and " " and " " flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. Dividing a message into two during recording To cancel the VOR function Set "VOR" to "OFF" in step 3. Notes Recording/Playback Messages The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set "MIC SENSITIVITY" in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for an important recording, set "VOR" to "OFF" in the menu. If you press (record/pause) to pause recording when "VOR" is set to "ON" in the menu, only " " flashes. During synchronized recording (page 35) and FM recording (page 89), the VOR function does not work. DIVIDE You can divide a message during recording so that the message is divided into two parts, and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message. 1 GB Press DIVIDE during recording. "DIVIDING ..." appears on the display and the new message number is added at the point you pressed the button. The message will be recorded as two messages, however recording continues without stopping. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message is divided. Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping. Notes Tip You can divide the currently recorded message during recording pause. You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. For more information, see "System Limitations" on page 105. If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot divide a message in that folder. Once a message is divided, you cannot recombine the divided messages. You cannot divide a message at the very beginning (0.5 seconds from the beginning) or at the very end (0.5 seconds prior to the end) of the message. When you divide a message into two, at the point of division, the end of the first message and the beginning of the second message may be interrupted. During synchronized recording (page 35) and FM recording (page 89), you cannot divide a message. If you divide messages too frequently while the unit is recording them, the following phenomenon may occur: The operation indicator keeps flashing, and you cannot operate the unit for a certain period. This is not a malfunction. Wait until the operation indicator goes off. GB Recording with an external microphone Stereo microphone To the (microphone) jack 1 Connect an external microphone to the (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the display window. 2 Press or on the control button to select "MIC IN," and then press ENT. Recording/Playback Messages , 3 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. ENT 4 Press (record/pause) to start recording. The built-in microphones are automatically cut off. If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity on the IC recorder. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. GB Note If "SELECT INPUT" is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 68). Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P electret condenser microphone (not supplied). Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphonetype electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. For details on how to make the connection, see the operating instructions supplied with the ECM-TL1 microphone. Notes After you have made the connection, check the sound quality of the conversation and the recording level before you start recording. If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is recorded, the conversation may be recorded with lower level of sound. In this case, start recording after the conversation has started. The VOR function may not work, depending on the kind of telephone or the line condition. We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any inconvenience, even if you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder. GB Recording from other equipment Tape recorder, etc. To the (microphone) jack 2 seconds and the IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when sound is detected. Tip Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. Recording/Playback Messages To record using the synchronized recording function 1 Press and hold the menu mode. /MENU to enter , The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control button to select "DETAIL MENU," and then press ENT. ENT /MENU You can make music files without using the computer by recording the sound from other equipment connected to the IC recorder. When you use the synchronized recording function, the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode when no sound is detected for more than GB 3 Press or on the control button to select "SYNC REC," and then press ENT. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the display window. 4 Press or on the control button to select "ON," and then press ENT. 7 Press or on the control button 8 Press (record/pause) to start recording. to select "AUDIO IN," and then press ENT. " " flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode. 5 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. 9 Start playback on the component connected to the IC recorder. " " appears on the display and synchronized recording starts. The synchronized recording pauses when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and " " flashes. The IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when sound is detected. 6 Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable*. GB Notes