Sony ICD-PX720 IC Recorder Operating Instructions

7/22/2019 Sony ICD-PX720 IC Recorder Operating Instructions

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FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS.NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA,INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF

QUEBEC.POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUXTATS-UNIS.NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA,Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DEQUBEC.

For the customers in the UnitedStatesThe following FCC statement applies only to theversion of this model manufactured for sale in theUSA. Other versions may not comply with FCCtechnical regulations.

INFORMATIONThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interference willnot occur in a particular installation. If this equipmentdoes cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tryto correct the interference by one or more of thefollowing measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver is connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modificationsnot expressly approved in this manual could void yourauthority to operate this equipment.

If you have any questions about this product, you maycall: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of ConformityTrade Name : SONY

Model : ICD-PX720

Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.

Address : 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,CA 92127 USA

Telephone Number : 858-942-2230

This device complies with part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.

Notice for the customers in CanadeThis Class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianICES-003.


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The recorded music is limited to private useonly. Use of the music beyond this limit requirespermission of the copyright holders.

Sony is not responsible for incomplete

recording/downloading or damaged data dueto problems of the IC recorder or computer.

Depending on the types of the text andcharacters, the text shown on the IC recordermay not be displayed properly on device. Thisis due to:

The capacity of the connected IC recorder.

The IC recorder is not functioning normally.

Content information is written in thelanguage or the character that is notsupported by the IC recorder.

Notice for usersProgram 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Sony CorporationDocumentation 2009 Sony Corporation

All rights reserved. This manual or the softwaredescribed herein, in whole or in part, may not bereproduced, translated or reduced to any machinereadable form without prior written approval fromSony Corporation.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE

FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIALDAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT,OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTIONWITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHERINFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USETHEREOF.

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make anymodification to this manual or the information

contained herein at any time without notice.The software described herein may also be governedby the terms of a separate user license agreement.

This software is for Windows and cannot be usedfor Macintosh.

The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorderICD-PX720. You cannot connect other IC recorders.


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Table of ContentsChecking the Contents of

the Package .......................................................... 7Index to Parts and Controls ........................ 8

Getting Started

Step 1: Preparing a Power Source ........12

Inserting the batteries.............................12When replacing the batteries.............13

Step 2: Setting the Clock ............................15

Continued directly from Step 1:Preparing a Power Source ...................16

Setting the clock using the menu ...16

Turning the IC Recorder On or Off .......18Turning the power off .............................18

Turning the power on ............................18

Recording

Recording Messages.....................................19

Selecting the Recording Mode ..............22

Selecting a Folder ...........................................24

Setting the Microphone Sensitivity ....25

Starting to Record Automatically inResponse to Sound the VORFunction ...............................................................27

Dividing a Message into Two DuringRecording ............................................................28

Recording with an ExternalMicrophone or from OtherEquipment ..........................................................30

Recording sound from a telephone

or a cell phone .............................................31Adding a Recording to a PreviouslyRecorded Message ........................................32

Adding an Overwrite Recording duringPlayback ................................................................34


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Playback

Playing Back Messages ................................36

Playing Back All Messages in a FolderContinuously the ContinuousPlay ..........................................................................39

Playing Back a Specified SectionRepeatedly A-B Repeat ...........................41

Adjusting the Playback Speed theDPC Function ....................................................42

Recording with Other Equipment .......43

Playing Back a Message at a DesiredTime with an Alarm .......................................45

Editing Messages

Erasing Messages............................................49

Erasing messages one by one ...........49

Erasing all messages in a folder ........51

Moving a Message to a DifferentFolder .....................................................................52

Dividing a Message into Two ..................53Preventing Accidental Operation theHOLD Function ................................................55

Selecting the Display....................................56

Utilizing the Menu Function

Making Settings for the Menu ................58

Utilizing Your Computer

Using the Supplied Digital Voice EditorSoftware ...............................................................66

What You Can Do Using the DigitalVoice Editor Software ..............................66

System requirements ..............................68Installing the software ............................69

Connecting the IC recorder to yourcomputer ........................................................72

Referring to the help files......................73

Disconnecting the IC recorder from

your computer .............................................74

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ..............................................75

Error messages ............................................82

System limitations .....................................84


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Additional Information

Using a USB AC Adaptor(not supplied) ...................................................85

Disconnecting the IC recorder fromthe AC outlet.................................................86

Precautions .........................................................87

Specifications ....................................................88

Index .......................................................................90


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Checking theContents of the

PackageIC Recorder (1)

Remove the film on the display windowbefore you use the IC recorder.

LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)

USB connecting cable (1)

Application Software, Digital VoiceEditor (CD-ROM)

Stereo headphones* (1)

Carrying pouch* (1)

Operating Instructions

* The stereo headphones, carrying pouch aresupplied with some models in some regionsonly.

You are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved inthis manual could void your authority tooperate this equipment.


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Index to Parts andControls

Refer to the pages indicated inparentheses for details.

Front

Built-in microphones (19)

Operation indicator (15, 19, 36, 64)

Display window (9)

DIVIDE button (29, 54) REC/PAUSE button (19, 21)

(review/fast backward) button(36, 37, 58)

(stop) button (20, 37, 47, 59)

Speaker (microphone) jack (30) (headphone) jack (21, 37, 44)

ERASE button (50)

VOL (volume)+/ button (21, 37)

DISPLAY/MENU button (57, 58)

(repeat) A-B button (41)

PLAY/STOPENTER button (21, 36,38, 58)

+ (cue/fast forward) button (36,37, 58)

Opening for a handstrap(A handstrap is not supplied.)


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Rear

Battery compartment (12) HOLD switch (18, 56)

(USB) connector (72, 85)

Display window

Folder indicatorDisplays the folder ( , , , , or

) you have selected.

Microphone sensitivityDisplays 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 indicatorAppears when the alarm is set for amessage.

Repeat play indicatorAppears when a message is playedback repeatedly.


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Recording mode indicatorDisplays the recording mode setusing the menu when the IC recorder

is in the stop mode, and displaysthe current recording mode whenthe IC recorder is in the playback orrecording mode.LP : Long play monaural recording

modeSP : Standard play monaural

recording mode

HQ : High-quality monaural recordingmode

SHQ : Super high- quality monauralrecording mode

(recording) indicatorAppears while the IC recorder isrecording.

VOR indicatorAppears when the VOR function isset to ON in the menu and flashes

when the IC recorder pauses duringrecording with the VOR function.

Lock indicatorAppears when LOCK is set to ON in

the menu.

Selected message number

REC DATE (recorded date) indicatorThe recording date is displayed with

the REC DATE indicator. REMAIN indicator

When the IC recorder is in therecording mode, the remaining

recording time is displayed withthe REMAIN indicator, or when the

IC recorder is in the playback/stopmode, the remaining time of the

current message is displayed with theREMAIN indicator.

Remaining memory indicatorDisplays the remaining memory

and decreases one by one duringrecording.

Battery indicatorDisplays the remaining batterypower.


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EASY-S (Easy Search) indicatorAppears when the easy searchfunction is set to ON in the menu.

DPC indicatorAppears when the DPC (Digital PitchControl) function is set to ON in themenu.

Total number of messages in thefolder/DPC setting

Elapsed time/ Remaining time/Recorded or Recording date and time

indication/Message


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Getting Started

Step 1: Preparing a

Power SourceRemove the film on the display windowbefore you use the IC recorder.

Inserting the batteries1 Slide and lift the battery

compartment lid.

2 Insert LR03 (size AAA) alkalinebatteries with correct polarity, andclose the lid.

If the battery compartment lid is

accidentally detached, attach it as

illustrated.


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ettingStarted

TipsWhen replacing the batteries, messagesrecorded or alarm settings are not erasedeven when you remove the batteries.

When replacing the batteries, the clockcontinues moving for a certain period oftime after you remove the batteries.

NotesDo not use manganese batteries for this ICrecorder.

When replacing the batteries, be sure toreplace both batteries with new ones.

Do not charge dry batteries.

When you are not going to use the ICrecorder for a long time, remove thebatteries to prevent damage from batteryleakage and corrosion.

Clock setting display appears and theyear section flashes when you insertbatteries for the first time, or when youinsert batteries after the IC recorder

has been without batteries for a certainperiod of time. Please refer to Continueddirectly from Step 1: Preparing a PowerSource on page 16to set the date andtime.

When replacing thebatteries

The battery indicator on the displayshows the battery condition.

Battery remain indication : Replace the old batteries with new

ones.

: LO BATT appears and the ICrecorder will stop operation.

Battery life*1

When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA)alkaline batteries (with continuos use)

Recordingmode

SHQ*3 HQ*4

Recording Approx. 30 hr. Approx. 30 hr.

Playback*2throughspeaker

Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 13 hr.

Playbackusing theheadphones



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Recordingmode

SP*5 LP*6


Playback*2

throughspeaker




(hr. : hours)

When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable

batteries (with continuos use)

Recordingmode

SHQ*3 HQ*4


Playback*2throughspeaker


Playbackusing the

headphones


Recordingmode

SP*5 LP*6


Playback*2

throughspeaker




(hr. : hours)

*1The battery life may shorten depending onhow you operate the IC recorder.

*2When playing back music through the internalspeaker with the volume level set to 27

*3SHQ : Super high- quality monaural

recording mode*4HQ : High-quality monaural recording mode*5SP : Standard play monaural recording

mode*6LP : Long play monaural recording mode


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Note while accessingThe IC recorder is accessing data whenACCESS appears in the display window

or the operation indicator flashes inorange. While the IC recorder is accessingdata, do not remove the batteries or

connect or disconnect the USB ACadaptor (not supplied). Doing so maydamage the data.

NoteIf the IC recorder is required to process alarge amount of data, the message may bedisplayed for an extended period of time. Thisis not a malfunction of the IC recorder.Wait until the animation disappears beforestarting operation.

Step 2: Setting theClock

DISPLAY/

MENU

PLAY/STOPENTER,

+

You need to set the clock to use thealarm function or record the date andtime.

Clock setting display appears when you

insert batteries for the first time, or whenyou insert batteries after the IC recorder

has been without batteries for a certainperiod of time the year section flashes inthe display window.


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Continued directly fromStep 1: Preparing a PowerSource

1 Press or + to set the year,month, day, hour, and minute insequence, then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

2 Press (stop) to return to thedisplay of the stop mode.

Setting the clock using themenu

While the IC recorder is in the stop mode,you can set the clock using the menu.

1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU toenter the menu mode.

The menu mode will be displayed inthe display window.

2 Press or + to selectSET DATE, then press PLAY/STOPENTER.


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Turning the ICRecorder On or Off

When you are not using the IC recorder,you can prevent the batteries fromgetting weak quickly by turning the

power off.

Turning the power off

Slide the HOLD switch in the directionof the arrow in the stop mode. HOLD

flashes. The IC recorder turns off within afew seconds.

Turning the power on

Slide the HOLD switch in the oppositedirection from that of the arrow. The ICrecorder turnes on.

TipsWhen you are not going to use the ICrecorder for a long time, we recommend toturn off the IC recorder.

When 10 minutes have passed after youhave turned on the IC recorder and leave itwithout doing anything, the display goesoff automatically. (Press any button to showthe display.)


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Recording

Recording

Recording Messages

REC/PAUSE

PLAY/STOPENTER

Built-inmicrophones

, +

Operationindicator

Recording mode

Current messagenumber

Counter display*

Remaining memoryindicator

Display window

* The display selected usingthe DISPLAY/MENU buttonappears.

1 Select a folder. Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to

enter the menu mode.

Press or + to selectFOLDER, then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

Press or + to select thefolder you want ( , , , , or ),then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.

2 Start recording. Press REC/PAUSE in the stop mode.

The operation indicator lights in red.

(When LED is set to OFF in themenu (page 64), the operationindicator does not light.)You do not need to press and holdREC/PAUSE while recording.The new message will beautomatically recorded after the last

recorded message. Speak into the built-in microphones.


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3 Press (stop) to stop recording.The IC recorder stops at the beginningof the current recording.

If you do not change the folder after youstop recording, the next time you recordyou will record in the same folder.

TipsBefore you start recording, we recommend

you make a trial recording first.When you purchase the IC recorder, thereare 5 folders already available, and you canrecord up to 99 messages in each folder.

While recording you can lock all thefunctions of all the buttons so that you canprevent inadvertent operations by sliding

the HOLD switch in the direction of thearrow.

NotesWhile the operation indicator is flashingin orange, do not remove the batteries orconnect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor.

Doing so may damage the data.Noise may be recorded if an object, suchas your finger, etc., accidentally rubs orscratches the IC recorder during recording.

Before making a recording, be sure to checkthe battery indicator (page 13).

To avoid replacing batteries during a long

recording session, use a USB AC adaptor (notsupplied) (page 85).

The maximum recording time varies if yourecord messages in mixed recording mode.


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Recording

To Do this

pauserecording*

Press REC/PAUSE.During recording pause, theoperation indicator flashes

in red and PAUSE flashes inthe display window.

release pauseand resumerecording

Press REC/PAUSE again.Recording resumesfrom that point. (To stoprecording after pausing

recording, press (stop).)review thecurrentrecordinginstantly

Press PLAY/STOPENTER.Recording stops andplayback starts from thebeginning of the messagejust recorded.

review duringrecording Press and holdduring recording orrecording pause. Recordingstops and you can searchbackwards while listeningto fast playback sound.After you release ,

playback starts from thatpoint.

* One hour after you pause recording,recording pause is automatically releasedand the IC recorder enters the stop mode.

Monitoring the recordingConnect commercially availableheadphones to the (headphone)

jack and monitor the recording. You

can adjust the monitoring volume bypressing VOL + or , but the recording

level is fixed.

Remaining memory indicationDuring recording, the remaining memory

indicator decreases one by one.

The memory isnearly full.

Flashing

When the remaining time of recordingreaches 10 minutes, the last one of theindication flashes.If the remaining recording time display

mode is selected, the remainingrecording time display will also flashwhen the remaining time reaches 1

minute. The display will be changedautomatically to the remaining timedisplay.When the memory is full, recording

automatically stops and and FULLwill flash in the display window three

times. To continue recording, first erasesome of the messages.


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Selecting theRecording Mode

DISPLAY/

MENU

PLAY/STOPENTER,

+

You can select the recording mode in themenu when the IC recorder is stopped.

The recording mode is set to SHQ when

you purchase the IC recorder.


The menu mode window will be

displayed.

2 Press or + to selectMODE, then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

3 Press or + to select LP,SP, HQ, or SHQ, then press

PLAY/STOPENTER.


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Recording

LP : Long play monaural recordingmode (11.025 kHz/8 kbps)You can record for a longer timewith monaural sound.

SP : Standard play monaural recordingmode (44.1 kHz/48 kbps)You can record with standardquality sound.

HQ : High-quality monaural recordingmode (44.1 kHz/128 kbps)You can record with monaural high-

quality sound.SHQ : Super high-quality monaural

recording mode (44.1 kHz/192 kbps)You can record with monauralsuper high-quality sound.

4 Press (stop) to exit the menumode.

To record with better sound quality,select the HQ or SHQ mode.

Note

You cannot set the recording mode whilerecording.

Maximum recording timeThe maximum recording time of all thefolders is as follows.

SHQ mode HQ mode SP mode11 hr. 55 min. 17 hr. 55 min. 48 hr.

LP mode

288 hr. 10 min.

(hr. : hours/min. : minutes)


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Selecting a Folder

DISPLAY/

MENU

PLAY/STOPENTER,

+

Five folders ( , , , , or ) have

been already made for you when youpurchase the IC recorder. Select one ofthese folders in the menu.



displayed.

2 Press or + to selectFOLDER, then press PLAY/STOPENTER.


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3 Press or + to select thefolder you want ( , , , , or ),then press PLAY/STOPENTER.


Setting the MicrophoneSensitivity

DISPLAY/

MENU

PLAY/STOPENTER,

+

You can set the microphone sensitivityin the menu when the IC recorder isstopped or is recording.

The microphone sensitivity is set to

when you purchase the IC recorder.


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displayed.

2 Press or + to select SENS,then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

3 Press or + to select , or , then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

: To record at meetings or in aquiet and/or spacious place.

: To record dictation, or record in a

noisy place.



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Recording

Starting to RecordAutomatically in

Response to Sound the VOR Function

PLAY/

STOPENTER

,+

DISPLAY/MENU

REC/PAUSE

You can set the VOR (Voice Operated

Recording) function to ON, to make theIC recorder start recording when the ICrecorder detects sound, and pause whenno sound is heard, eliminating recordingduring soundless periods.

The VOR function is set to OFF when

you purchase the IC recorder.



displayed.

2 Press or + to select VOR,then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

3 Press or + to select ON,then press PLAY/STOPENTER.



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5 Press REC/PAUSE. and VOR appear in the displaywindow.

The recording starts when the IC recorder

detects sound. The recording pauseswhen no sound is detected and VORand PAUSE flash. When the IC recorder

detects sound again, the recording startsagain.

To cancel the VOR functionSet VOR to OFF in step 3.

NoteThe VOR function is affected by the soundaround you. Set SENS in the menu according

to the recording conditions. If recording isnot satisfactory after you have changed themicrophone sensitivity, or for an importantrecording, set VOR to OFF in the menu.

Dividing a Messageinto Two During

Recording

DIVIDE

You can divide a message during

recording so that the message is divided

into two parts, and a new messagenumber is added to the newer part of

the divided message.

P DIVIDE d i di N t


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Recording

Press DIVIDE during recording.

DIVIDE flashes and the new messagenumber is added at the point youpressed the button. The message

will be recorded as two messages,however recording continues withoutstopping.

Message 1 Message 2 Message 3

Message is divided.

Message 2 and Message 3 arerecorded without stopping.

TipYou can divide the currently recorded messageduring recording pause.

NotesYou need a certain amount of free space inthe memory to divide a message. For moreinformation, see System Limitations onpage 84.

If 99 messages have been recorded in afolder, you cannot divide a message in thatfolder.

Once a message is divided, you cannot re-combine the divided messages using the ICrecorder. To combine the divided messages,use the supplied application software.

You cannot divide a message at the verybeginning (0.5 seconds from the beginning)of the message.

When you divide a message into two, at thepoint of division, the end of the first messageand the beginning of the second messagemay be interrupted.

If you divide messages too frequentlywhile the IC recorder is recording them, thefollowing phenomenon may occur: Theoperation indicator keeps flashing, and youcannot operate the IC recorder for a certainperiod. This is not a malfunction. Wait untilthe operation indicator goes off.

1


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Recording with anExternal Microphone

or from OtherEquipment

Microphoneor otherequipment

To the(microphone) jack

REC/PAUSE

1 Connect an external microphoneor other equipment to the (microphone) jack when the IC

recorder is in the stop mode.

The built-in microphones areautomatically cut off.

When a plug in power typemicrophone is connected, poweris automatically supplied to themicrophone from the IC recorder.

2 Select a folder in which you want torecord messages.

For details, see Selecting a Folder(page 24).

3 Start recording by pressing REC/PAUSE.

4 Press (stop) to stop recording.For details on recording, seeRecording Messages (page 19).

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Recording

Optional audio connecting cables (notsupplied)

To the ICrecorder

To the otherequipment

RK-G139 Stereomini-plug

Mini-plug(monaural)


Stereomini-plug

Notes

If the input level is not strong enough,connect the headphone jack (minijack,stereo) of other equipment to the(microphone) jack of the IC recorder andadjust the volume level on the equipmentconnected to the IC recorder.

Your dealer may not handle some of the

above listed optional accessories. Please askthe dealer for detailed information.

When the recording mode is set to HQ orSHQ, and a stereo microphone is used, youcan record sound in stereo.

Recommended microphonesYou can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10,

ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P electret condensermicrophone (not supplied).

Recording sound from atelephone or a cell phone

You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-

type electret condenser microphone(not supplied) to record sound from atelephone or a cell phone.For details on how to make theconnection, see the operating

instructions supplied with the ECM-TL1

microphone.

NotesAfter you have made the connection, checkthe sound quality of the conversationand the recording level before you startrecording.

If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone isrecorded, the conversation may be recordedwith lower level of sound. In this case, startrecording after the conversation has started.

The VOR function may not work, dependingon the kind of telephone or the linecondition.

We assume no responsibility whatsoeverfor any inconvenience, even if you cannotrecord a conversation using the IC recorder.


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Adding an OverwriteRecording during

Playback

PLAY/STOPENTER

,+

DISPLAY/

MENUREC/PAUSE

When REC-OP in the menu is set

to OVER, you can add an overwrite

recording after a selected point in arecorded message. The remainder of

the message after the selected point isdeleted.

g pan overwrite recording


The deleted partof Message 2


Added overwrite recording in Message 2


The menu window will be displayed.

2 Press or + to select

REC-OP, then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

3 Press or + to select ON 7 While OVER flashes press REC/


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4 Press or + to selectOVER, then press PLAY/

STOPENTER.


6 When the message to beoverwritten is played back, press

REC/PAUSE. and OVER will flash and the IC

recorder stops in the recording pausemode.

7 While OVER flashes, press REC/PAUSE again.

The operation indicator will light in red

and recording starts.

8 Press (stop) to stop recording.

NotesYou cannot overwrite a recoding if theremaining memory is insufficient.

The overwritten portion of a message will be

recorded in the same recording mode.If 10 minutes have passed after step 6, youmust start the procedure again from thebeginning.

Playback


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Playback

Playing Back

Messages

DISPLAY/MENU

PLAY/STOPENTER

(headphone)jack

, +

VOL +,

Operationindicator

Total messagesin a folder

Counter display*

Selected messagenumber

Display window

* The display selected using

the DISPLAY/MENU buttonappears.

1 Select a folder. Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to

enter the menu mode. Press or + to select

FOLDER, then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

Press or + to select thefolder you want ( , , , , or ),then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

Press (stop) to exit the menu mode.

2 Press or + to select themessage you want to play.

3 Press PLAY/STOPENTER to startplayback.

The operation indicator lights in green.(When LED is set to OFF in the menu(page 64), the operation indicator does

not light.)

4 Press VOL + or to adjust the Quickly locating the point you


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4 Press VOL + or to adjust thevolume.

5 Press (stop) to stop playback.

TipDuring playback you can lock all the functionsof all the buttons so that you can preventinadvertent operations by sliding the HOLDswitch in the direction of the arrow.

Listening with better sound

qualityTo listen with the headphones :Connect a supplied or commerciallyavailable headphones to the (headphone) jack. The built-in speakerwill be automatically disconnected.

To listen from an external speaker:Connect an active or passive speaker(not supplied) to the (headphone)

jack.

y g p ywish to start playback (EasySearch)When EASY-S is set to ON (page 62)

in the menu, you can quickly locate thepoint at which you wish to start playbackby pressing or + repeatedlyduring playback.You can go back approx. 3 seconds bypressing once, or advance approx.

10 seconds by pressing + once. Thisfunction is useful for locating a desiredpoint in a long recording.

Searching forward/backwardduring playback (Cue/Review)

To search forward (Cue):Press andhold + during playback and releaseit at the point you wish to resume

playback.

To search backward (Review): Pressand hold during playback and

release it at the point you wish toresume playback.

The IC recorder searches at slow speedwith playback sound first. This is useful tocheck one word forward or back. Then,

if you press and hold the button, the IC

recorder starts to search at higher speed.

When messages are played back To Do this


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to the end of the last messageWhen you play back or fast play back to theend of the last message, END flashes up for5 seconds and the operation indicator lightsup in green. (You cannot hear the playbacksound.)

When END and the operation indicator gooff, the IC recorder will stop at the beginningof the last message.

If you press and hold while ENDis flashing, the messages are played backrapidly, and normal playback will start at thepoint you release the button.

If the last message is long and you wish tostart playback at a later part of the message,press and hold + to go to the end of themessage and then press while END isflashing to go back to the desired point.

For messages other than the last one, go tothe beginning of the next message and playbackward to the desired point.

stop at thecurrent position(Playback Pause

function)

Press (stop) orPLAY/STOPENTER.To resume playback

from that point, pressPLAY/STOPENTERagain.

go back to thebeginning ofthe current

message

Press once.*

go back topreviousmessages

Press repeatedly.(During stop mode, keepthe button pressed togo back the messagescontinuously.)

skip to the nextmessage

Press + once.*

skip to thesucceedingmessages

Press + repeatedly.(During stop mode,keep the button pressedto skip the messagescontinuously.)

* These operations are for when EASY-S (EasySearch function) is set to OFF (page 62).

Playing back a messagePlaying Back All


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repeatedlyDuring playback, press and hold

PLAY/STOPENTER until appears.

The selected message will be playedback repeatedly.

To resume normal playback, press

PLAY/STOPENTER again.

Playing Back AllMessages in a Folder

Continuously theContinuous Play

DISPLAY/

MENU

PLAY/

STOPENTER,+

You can select the continuous play

mode with CONT in the menu. When youset CONT to ON, you can play back allmessages in a folder continuously.

1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to 3 Press or + to select ON,


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displayed.

2 Press or + to selectCONT, then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

then press PLAY/STOPENTER.


Playing Back a 2 Press (repeat) A-B again to


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Playing Back aSpecified Section

Repeatedly A-BRepeat

PLAY/STOP

ENTER

A-B

1 During playback, press (repeat)A-B to specify the starting point A.

A-B B flashes.

specify the finishing point B.

and A-B are displayed and the

specified section is played backrepeatedly.

To resume normal playbackPress PLAY/STOPENTER.

To stop A-B Repeat playback

Press (stop).To change the segment specifiedfor A-B Repeat playbackDuring A-B Repeat playback, press

(repeat) A-B again to specify a newstarting point A. Then specify a new

finishing point B, as in step 2.

NoteYou cannot specify the finishing point B beforethe starting point A that has been set.

Adjusting the 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU toh d


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Adjusting thePlayback Speed the

DPC Function

DISPLAY/MENU

PLAY/STOPENTER,

+

When you set DPC to ON, you can

adjust the playback speed between+100% and 50% of normal speed in themenu.

The message is played back in naturaltones thanks to the digital processingfunction.



displayed.

2 Press or + to select DPC,then press PLAY/STOPENTER.


4 Press or + to adjust thed f th l b k th Recording with Other


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speed of the playback, then press

PLAY/STOPENTER.

You can set the speed by 10% for +

setting and by 5% for setting.


To resume normal playbackSet DPC to OFF in step 3.

Recording with OtherEquipment

Tape recorder,etc.

To (headphone)jack

PLAY/STOPENTER

To audio inputconnector

To record the sound of the IC recorder

with other equipment connect the

* Optional audio connecting cables (notsupplied)


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with other equipment, connect the

(headphone) jack of the IC recorderto the audio input connector (minijack,

stereo) of other equipment using anaudio connecting cable*.

1 Connect the (headphone) jackof the IC recorder to the audioinput connector (stereo minijack)

of other equipment using an audio

connecting cable*.

2 Press PLAY/STOPENTER to startplayback and at the same time setthe connected equipment to therecording mode.

A message from the IC recorderwill be recorded on the equipmentconnected.

3 Press (stop) on the IC recorderand the connected equipment at

the same time to stop recording.

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To the ICrecorder

To the otherequipment


Mini-plug(monaural)


Stereomini-plug

Note

Your dealer may not handle some of the abovelisted optional accessories. Please ask thedealer for detailed information.

TipBefore you start recording, we recommendyou to make trial recording first.

Playing Back a 1 Select the message you want toplay back with an alarm


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Time with an Alarm

DISPLAY/

MENU

PLAY/STOP

ENTER,+

You can sound an alarm and startplayback of a selected message at a

desired time.You can have the message played backon a specified date, once every week, or

at the same time every day.

play back with an alarm.

2 Enter the alarm setting mode.

Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU toenter the menu mode.The menu mode window will bedisplayed.

Press or + to select ALARM,then press PLAY/STOPENTER.(If the alarm has already set to the

selected message, ALARM ON isdisplayed. If you do not wish tochange the setting, press (stop)and exit the menu mode.)

NoteALARM OFF (or ON) will not appear andthe alarm cannot be set if the clock has

not been set or no message has beenrecorded in the selected folder.

Press or + to select ON,then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

4 Press or + to select thealarm sound either from B-ONLY


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3 Set the alarm date and time. Press or + to select DATE, a

day of the week, or DAILY, then press

PLAY/STOPENTER. When you select DATE:

Set the year, month, day, hour, andminute in sequence, as described inStep 2: Setting the Clock on page 16,then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

When you select a day of the weekor DAILY:Press or + to set the hour,then press PLAY/STOPENTER,press or + to set theminute, then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

alarm sound either from B-ONLYor B-PLAY, then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

B-ONLY: Only the alarm will sound.B-PLAY: The selected message will be

played back after the alarm.

ALARM ON will be displayed.

5 Press(stop) to exit the menumode.

The setting process is finished and (alarm indicator) appears in the displaywindow.

When the set date and timecomes

To change the alarm settingStart from step 2 on page 45


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co esAt the set time, the alarm will soundfor about 10 seconds and the selected

message will be played back. (If you haveselected B-ONLY, only the alarm willsound.)During playback, ALARM will flash in thedisplay window.

When the playback ends, the IC recorder

will stop automatically at the beginningof that message.

To listen to the same messageagainPress PLAY/STOPENTER, and thesame message will be played back from

the beginning.

To stop the alarm before theplayback startsPress (stop) while the alarm sound isheard. You can stop the alarm playback

even when the HOLD function isactivated.

Start from step 2 on page 45.

To cancel the alarm setting

Follow steps 1 and 2-on page 46. Instep 2-, press or + to selectOFF, and press PLAY/STOPENTER.

The alarm will be cancelled, and thealarm indicator will disappear from the

display window.

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messages are recorded, you cannot set thealarm.

The alarm sounds even if you set BEEP to

OFF in the menu (page 64).

If you try to set the alarm to play back amessage at a previously set time on anothermessage, PRE SET will be displayed,preventing new settings.

If the alarm time comes while anothermessage is being played back with an alarm,

the playback stops and the new messagewill be played back.

If the alarm time comes during recording,alarm will sound for 10 seconds after therecording is finished and playback begins. will flash when the alarm time comes.If more than one alarm time comes duringrecording, only the first message will beplayed back.

If you delete a message on which youhave set an alarm, that alarm will be alsocancelled.

If the alarm time comes during erasingoperation, alarm will sound for 10 secondsafter the erasing is finished and playbackbegins.

If the alarm time comes while you areupdating the data, the alarm setting will becancelled automatically.

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Erasing Messages

You can erase the recorded messagesone by one or all messages in a folder ata time.

NotesOnce a recording has been erased, youcannot retrieve it.

If the message you want to erase is locked inthe menu, the message is not erased.

ERASE

You can erase unwanted messages,retaining all other messages when the ICrecorder is in the stop or playback mode.

When a message is erased, theremaining messages will advance andbe renumbered so that there will be no

space between messages.

1 Press ERASE while you are playingback the message you want to erase

To cancel erasingPress (stop) before step 2.


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stop mode.

A beep will sound and the messagenumber and ERASE will flash.

2 Press ERASE again.The message is erased and theremaining messages will berenumbered. (For example, if you

erase Message 3, Message 4 will berenumbered as Message 3. Whenerasing is completed, the unit willstop at the beginning of the following

message.)

To erase another message

Proceed with the same steps again fromthe beginning.

To erase a part of one messageDivide the message into two messagesfirst, then proceed with the same stepsfrom the beginning.

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folder

DISPLAY/

MENU

PLAY/STOPENTER,

+

1 Select the folder containing themessages you want to erase when

the IC recorder is in the stop mode.


displayed.

3 Press or + to select ALLERASE, then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

4 Press PLAY/STOPENTER whileALL ERASE is flashing.

All messages in the selected folder will

be erased.


To cancel erasingPress (stop) before step 3.

Moving a Message toDiff t F ld

1 Select the message you want tomove.


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a Different Folder

DISPLAY/

MENU

PLAY/STOPENTER,

+

You can move the recorded messages toanother folder.

2 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to

enter the menu mode.The menu mode window will bedisplayed.

3 Press or + to selectMOVE, then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

The destination folder indicatorflashes.

4 Press or + to select thefolder that you want to move the

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Dividing a Messageinto T o


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message into, then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

The message is moved to the lastposition in the destination folder.

When you move a message to anotherfolder, the original message in theprevious folder will be deleted.


NoteIf 99 messages have been recorded in thefolder to which you want to move a message,you cannot move it.

To cancel moving the messagePress (stop) before step 4.

into Two

,+

DIVIDE

You can divide a message during

playback, so that the message is dividedinto two parts and a new messagenumber is added to the newer part

of the divided message. By dividing amessage, you can easily find the pointfrom which you want to play back whenyou make a long recording such as at a

meeting. You can divide a message untilthe total number of messages in thefolder reaches 99.

1 Press DIVIDE while you are playingback the message you want todi id

NotesYou need a certain amount of free space inthe memory to divide a message For more


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divide.

The current message number and

DIVIDE flash.

2 Press DIVIDE.A new number is added to the newer

part of the divided message, and themessage numbers of the following

messages will be incremeted by one.Message 1 Message 3

Message 1 Message 2

A Message is divided.

The message numbers are incremeted.

Message 2

Message 3 Message 4

To cancel dividing the messagePress (stop) before step 1.

the memory to divide a message. For moreinformation, see System Limitations onpage 84.

If 99 messages have been recorded in afolder, you cannot divide a message. In thatcase, reduce the number of messages to 98or less by erasing unnecessary messages orby moving some of the messages to anotherfolder before dividing a message.

When you divide a message with a title and

artist name, the newer part has the sametitle, artist name, and file name.

Once a message is divided, you cannotre-combine divided messages using the ICrecorder. To combine the divided messages,use the supplied application software.

If you divide a message frequently, the unit

may become unable to divide the messagefurther.

If you divide a message with an alarmsetting, the same alarm setting remains onlywith the former message divided.

You cannot divide a message at the verybeginning (0.5 seconds from the beginning)

or at the very end (0.5 seconds prior to theend) of the message.

If you divide a message during A-B repeatplayback or one message repeat playback,the repeat setting will be cancelled.

If more than 10 seconds have passed afterstep 1, you must start the procedure again

from the beginning.

To play the divided messagePress or + to display themessage number as the divided

Preventing AccidentalOperation


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Operation the HOLD Function

To prevent accidental operation, slide the

HOLD switch in the direction of arrow inthe recording or playback mode.

Selecting the Display


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the recording or playback mode.HOLD will appear indicating that all the

functions of the buttons are locked.

To cancel the HOLD functionSlide the HOLD switch in the oppositedirection from that of the arrow.

Note

When the HOLD function is activated duringrecording, cancel the HOLD function first tostop recording.

TipEven if the HOLD function is activated, you canstop the alarm playback. To stop the alarm orplayback, press (stop).

DISPLAY/MENU

When the IC recorder is in the recording/

recording pause, stop, or playbackmodes, you can select elapsed time,remaining time (REMAIN), recorded date(REC DATE), or recorded time (REC DATE)

to be displayed in the display window.

Press DISPLAY/MENU.

Each time you press DISPLAY/MENU, thedisplay will change as shown below

Recorded time:Displays the time when

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display will change as shown below.

REC DATEindicator

REMAINindicator

Elapsed time Remaining time withthe REMAIN indicator Recordeddate with the REC DATE indicator*Recorded time with the REC DATEindicator** Elapsed time

* If the clock has not been set, - -Y- -M- -Dwill be displayed.

** If the clock has not been set, - -:- - will bedisplayed.

While the IC recorder is in therecording/recording pause modeElapsed time:Displays the recording

time of the current message.Remaining time:Displays the remainingrecording time of the IC recorder.

Recorded date:Displays the date whenthe IC recorder started recording thecurrent message.

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While the IC recorder is in the

playback/stop modeElapsed time:Displays the elapsed

playback time of the current message.Remaining time:Displays the remaining

time of the current message when the

IC recorder is in the playback mode.

Displays the remaining recording timewhen the IC recorder is in the stop

mode.Recorded date:Displays the date when

the current message was recorded.Recorded time:Displays the time when

the current message was recorded.

NotesIf the remaining recording time is less than 1minute, the display will change automaticallyto the remaining time display and thedisplay will flash.

If the IC recorder is left unoperated for morethan 3 seconds in the stop mode, the displaywill return to the current time, regardless ofthe display setting.

Utilizing the Menu Function

Making Settings for


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Making Settings forthe Menu

DISPLAY/

MENU

PLAY/STOPENTER,

+


displayed.

2 Press or + to select themenu item for which you want tomake setting, then press PLAY/STOPENTER.

3 Press or + to select thesetting that you want to set, thenpress PLAY/STOPENTER.



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NoteIf you do not press any button for one minute,

the menu mode is automatically cancelled andthe window will return to the display of thestop mode.

To return to the previous windowPress DISPLAY/MENU during menumode.

Menu settings

Menu items Settings Operation mode( : the setting can be made/


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Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode

MODE LP, SP, HQ, SHQ

SENS ,

VOR ON, OFF

LOCK ON, OFF

DPC ON (50% to +100%), OFF EASY-S ON, OFF

CONT ON, OFF

REC-OP ON (ADD, OVER), OFF

SET DATE

HOUR 12H, 24H BEEP ON, OFF

LED ON, OFF

ALL ERASE

MOVE

ALARM ON (DATE, SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU,FRI, SAT, DAILY), OFF

FOLDER , , , ,

Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

MODE Sets the recording mode.LP:

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LP:Long play monaural recording mode.

SP:Standard play monaural recording mode.HQ:

High-quality monaural recording mode.SHQ*:

Super high-quality monaural recording mode.

SENS Sets the microphone sensitivity.

*:To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or spacious place.

:To record dictation, or record in a noisy place.

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VOR Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function.ON:

Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound andpauses when no sound is heard, eliminating recordingduring soundless periods. The VOR function is activatedwhen REC/PAUSE is pressed.

OFF*:The VOR function does not work.

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LOCK Locks the message so that you cannot erase it, add a new

message to it, add an overwritten message to it, or divide it.ON:

The lock function is activated.OFF*:

The lock function is cancelled.


DPC Sets the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function.ON:

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You can adjust the speed of the playback in a range from

+100% to 50%, by 10% increments for the + setting andby 5% increments for the setting.30%*

OFF*:The DPC function is cancelled.

EASY-S Sets the easy search function.ON:

You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing +and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing . Thisfunction is useful when attempting to locate desired pointin a long recording.

OFF*:The easy search function does not work. When you pressor +, a message will be moved forward orbackward.

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CONT Plays back the messages in the selected foldercontinuously.ON:

The CONT function is activated.OFF*:

A message is played back and the IC recorder stops at thebeginning of the next message.

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REC-OP Adds a recording to a previously recorded message or addsan overwrite recording during playback.

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Function

g g p yON:

You can add a recording or overwrite a recording.ADD*:You can add a recording.

OVER:You can overwrite a recording.

OFF*:You cannot add a recording or overwrite a recording.

SET DATE Sets the clock.AUTO*:

When the IC recorder is connected to a computer thatis running the Digital Voice Editor, the clock will beautomatically adjusted according to that computer.

MANUAL:You can set the clock manually by setting year, month, day,

hour, and minute in sequence.

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HOUR Sets the clock display.12H:

AM12:00 = midnight, PM12:00 = noon24H*:

0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon

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BEEP Sets whether a beep will be heard or not.ON*:


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A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been

accepted.OFF:No beep sound will be heard.

NoteThe alarm sounds even if you set BEEP to OFF in the menu.

LED Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation.

ON*:During recording or playback, the operation indicator lightsor flashes.

OFF:The operation indicator does not light or flash, even duringoperation.

NoteWhen the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operationindicator lights or flashes even if LED is set to OFF.

ALL ERASE All messages in the selected folder will be erased.Select a folder from which all messages are to be erased inthe FOLDER menu, then return to this menu. Press PLAY/STOPENTER while ALL ERASE is flashing.

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MOVE The selected message will be moved to the selected folder( , , , or ).Before attempting to move a message, select the message tobe moved, then return to this menu.

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ALARM Sets the alarm.ON:

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To set the alarm, select ON and set the date, time or day of

the week, or choose DAILY for playback.B-ONLY:Only the alarm will sound when the alarm timecomes.

B-PLAY*:The selected message will be played back after thealarm when the alarm time comes.

OFF*:The alarm setting is cancelled.

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Playing back messages on thecomputerYou can play back messages on the

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Software

What You Can Do Using theDigital Voice Editor Software

The Digital Voice Editor software allowsyou to transfer messages that you

have recorded using the IC recorder toyour computer. You can save them onyour computer, play them back, andedit them. You can also transfer music

files saved on your computer to the IC

recorder.

Transferring messages recordedon the IC recorder to yourcomputerYou can save messages that you have

recorded using the IC recorder on yourcomputers hard disk, by message, byfolder, or all messages at one time. You

can select a format to be used to savethose messages as follows; MSV (LPEC)files, MSV (ADPCM) files, MP3 files,

Windows standard WAV files.

computer using the following functions,

one-message repeat playback, A-B repeatplayback, easy search, playback with abookmarks as well as normal playback.You can also adjust the playback speed.

Transferring messages saved onyour computer to the IC recorder

to playYou can transfer messages saved onyour computer, as well as other files,such as voice files sent by e-mail, MSV(LPEC/ADPCM) files, WAV files, MP3 files,

by file or by folder, to the IC recorder.

You can also play them back using the ICrecorder.

Editing messages saved on yourcomputer or IC recorder usingyour computerYou can change message titles or user

Using the CD Recording Tool for the

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You can change message titles or user

names, sort messages, set/delete prioritymarks or bookmarks, divide/combinemessages, etc., on your computer,

depending on the format of the file. Youcan change the order of the messages inthe IC recorder using the computer. Youcan also save messages saved on your

computer by converting the voice formatto a more appropriate one.

Other convenient uses

You can send voice e-mail messagesusing MAPI e-mail software.

You can transcribe your ICrecorder messages using DragonNaturallySpeaking speech-recognition

software (Only when DragonNaturallySpeaking version 5.0 (orhigher) Preferred or Professional Edition

is installed on your computer).You can set/cancel the user nameof the IC recorder, changing alarmsettings, etc., on your computer.

save CD tracks onto the PC hard diskin a file format that the Digital Voice

Editor supports. Saved files can then betransferred to an IC recorder using theDigital Voice Editor.

Using the CD Burning Tool for theDigital Voice Editor, you can make youroriginal music CD or data CD from files

recorded using the IC recorder, or fromfiles saved on your computers harddisk using the Digital Voice Editor.

Use of the CD Recording Tool and CDBurning Tool for DVE is limited to the

personal purposes.

System requirements

Operating Systems:Wi d Vi Ul i

Hardware Environment:

Computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible

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Windows Vista Ultimate

Windows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Home Premium

Windows Vista Home BasicWindows XP Media Center Edition 2005Service Pack 2 or higherWindows XP Media Center Edition 2004

Service Pack 2 or higherWindows XP Media Center EditionService Pack 2 or higher

Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2or higherWindows XP Home Edition Service Pack2 or higher

Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4 or higherPre-Installed

Note64bit OS is not supported.

higher (For Windows Vista , 800MHz

Pentium III processor or higher)RAM: 128MB or more (For Windows

Vista, 512MB or more)

Hard disk space: 150MB or more

CD-ROM drive (When creating an audioCD or data CD, a CD-R/RW drive is

needed)Port: USB port

Sound board: Sound cards compatiblewith any of the supported Microsoft

Windows operating systems

Display: High color (16bit) or more and

800x480 dots or moreInternet access for Voice Mail function

and CD database service

NoteThe following systems are not supported:

Any operating system other than the ones

indicated above

Personally assembled PCs or operatingsystems

Upgraded operating systems

Multi-boot environment

Multi-monitor environment

Note on transcribing a messageWhen you use Dragon NaturallySpeakingspeech-recognition software to transcribea message your computer must also

Installing the software

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a message, your computer must also

meet the system requirements that theDragon NaturallySpeaking requires.For latest version and availability ofDragon NaturallySpeaking in eachregion, please refer to the followingpage: http://www.nuance.com/

Note on sending a voice e-mailWhen you use Microsoft OutlookExpress 5.0/5.5/6.0 to send a voice e-mailof a message, your computer must alsomeet the system requirements that theOutlook Express requires.

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NotesBe sure to close all running programs beforeinstalling the Digital Voice Editor software.

When installing or uninstalling the softwarein Windows 2000 Professional, make sureto log on Windows as the user name ofAdministrator.

When installing or uninstalling the softwarein Windows Vista Home Basic/WindowsVista Home Premium/Windows VistaBusiness/Windows Vista Ultimate/WindowsXP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 orhigher/Windows XP Media Center Edition

Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows XP MediaCenter Edition 2004 Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005Service Pack 2 or higher, log on as a username with the Computer administratoruser account. (To find if the user name hasa Computer administrator user account,open the User Accounts from the ControlPanel and refer to the section beneath theuser name being displayed.)

When the Memory Stick Voice Editor1.0/1.1/1.2/2.0 software has already beeninstalled, installing the supplied softwarewill automatically remove the Memory StickVoice Editor software (Messages are not

3 Make sure that you accept theterms of the license agreement,select [I accept the terms of the

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Voice Editor software. (Messages are notremoved.)

After installing, the Microsoft DirectX moduleis also installed depending on the operationsystem of your computer. This module is notdeleted after uninstalling the software.

After installing the Digital Voice Editorsoftware, do not install the Memory StickVoice Editor 1.0/1.1/1.2/2.0 software. TheDigital Voice Editor will not work properly.

With the supplied software, you can save oredit the messages in the Memory Stick.

1 Make sure that the IC recorder isnot connected, then turn on yourcomputer and start up Windows.

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM intothe CD-ROM drive.

The [IC Recorder Software Setup]

menu starts up automatically and the[Welcome to IC Recorder Software

Setup] window appears. If the[Welcome to IC Recorder Software

Setup] menu does not start up, openthe [DVE] folder in the [Setup] folderon the CD-ROM, then double click

[setup.exe].

license agreement], then click

[Next].The [Software Install] window appears.

4 Select [Digital Voice Editor], thenclick [Install].

Follow the instructions on the screento make the settings required for

installation.

If you have already installed aprevious version of the Digital VoiceEditor or any version of the Memory

Stick Voice Editor

The dialog box used to uninstall aprevious version of the Digital Voice

Editor or any version of the MemoryStick Voice Editor will be displayed.Follow the instructions on the screento uninstall the software. The message

files are not removed.

NoteIf any illegal data modification is attempted,or a file is used for other than privatepurposes, the file may become unplayableor the Digital Voice Editor may become

6 When the [InstallShield WizardComplete] window appears, select[Yes, I want to restart my computer

now], then click [Finish].


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or the Digital Voice Editor may become

inoperable.When the dialog box used to select

how to save files is displayed

When you save files recorded usingthe IC recorder onto the computer

named above, you can select whether

you wish to convert them into theMP3 format. Select the desired setting.

When the dialog box* used to select

the language to be used for the helpis displayed

Click the language you want to use for

the help.

* The dialog box is not displayed in someregions.

5 When the [Ready to Install theProgram] window appears, click

[Install].The installation starts.

], [ ]

The computer will be restarted.When the computer has been

restarted, installation is completed.

Uninstalling the softwareWhen you wish to uninstall the software,

follow the steps below.For Windows 2000 or Windows XP

1 Click [Start], select [Settings], [ControlPanel], then [Add or Remove Programs]or [Add/Remove Applications].

2Select [Digital Voice Editor 3] from thelist and click [Remove] or [Change/Remove].

3 Follow the instructions on the screen.

For Windows Vista

1 Click [Start] [Control Panel]

[Programs], then select and click[Uninstall a Program] from the

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[ g ]category.

2 Select [Digital Voice Editor 3] from thelist and click [Uninstall].

3 Click [Continue] in the [User Accountcontrol] window.

4Follow the instructions on the screen.

NoteIf you wish to move the software to anotherdrive or directory after it is installed, you mustuninstall the software first, then re-install it. Thesoftware does not work properly if you justmove the software files.

TipUninstallation does not remove the messagefiles.

onto your computer by connecting the

IC recorder to the computer.Use the USB connecting cable suppliedwith the IC recorder to connect the

(USB) connector of the IC recorder andyour computer.

The IC recorder is recognized by

the computer as soon as the cableis connected. You can connect ordisconnect the cable when the ICrecorder and the computer are turnedon or off.

To (USB)connector of

IC recorder

To USBconnectorof yourcomputer

Connectingcable (supplied)

NotesBe sure to install the Digital Voice Editorsoftware before connecting the IC recorderto your computer. Otherwise, a message like[Found New Hardware Wizard] may appear

Referring to the help files

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[Found New Hardware Wizard] may appear

when you connect the IC recorder to yourcomputer. In this case, click [Cancel].

Do not connect more than two USB devicesto your computer. Normal operation will notbe guaranteed.

Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or aUSB extension cable is not guaranteed.

A malfunction may occur depending on theUSB devices connected at any one time.

Before connecting the IC recorder to thecomputer, check that batteries are insertedin the IC recorder.

When you connect the IC recorder to thecomputer, make sure that the IC recorder is

in the stop mode.It is recommended that you disconnect thecable from the computer when you do notuse the Digital Voice Editor.

Help

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Follow the procedures below; otherwise,data may be damaged.

1 Make sure that the operationindicator is not flashing.

2 Disconnect the USB connecting

cable connected to the IC recorderfrom the USB connector of thecomputer.

On the Windows screen, left-clickSafely Remove Hardware on thetaskbar, and click Safely remove USB

Mass Storage Device.On the Macintosh screen, drag the ICRECORDER on the desktop to Trashand drop it there.

For details on disconnecting theIC recorder, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with yourcomputer.

Troubleshooting

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IC recorder

Symptom Remedy

The IC recorder cannot beturned off.

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow when theIC recorder is stopped (page 18).

The IC recorder cannot beturned on.

The HOLD switch is set. Slide the HOLD switch in the directionopposite that of the arrow (page 18).

Display does notdisappear.Display appears blurred.

Remove the protective film on the display window before youuse the IC recorder.

The IC recorder does notoperate.

The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity(page 12).

The batteries are weak (page 13).

The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch (page 55).

No sound comes from thespeaker.

The volume is turned down completely (page 37).

Headphones are plugged in (page 37).

Sound comes from thespeaker even when theheadphones are pluggedin.

If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback,the sound may come from the speaker. Unplug theheadphones and then insert them securely.

Symptom Remedy

The operation indicatordoes not light.

LED is set to OFF (page 64). Display the menu and set LEDto ON.

FULL is displayed and you The memory is full Erase some of the messages (page 49) or


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FULL is displayed and you

cannot start recording.

The memory is full. Erase some of the messages (page 49) or

erase all the messages after you store them on your computer.

FULL is displayed andyou cannot operate the ICrecorder.

99 messages have been recorded in the selected folder or495 messages (when there are 5 folders) in total have beenrecorded. Therefore you cannot record another message, ormove a message. Erase some of the messages (page 49) orerase all the messages after you store them on your computer.

Recording is interrupted. The VOR function (page 27) is activated. Set VOR to OFF inthe menu (page 61).

Noise is heard. An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed orscratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise wasrecorded.

The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source, a

fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording orplayback.

Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording.Clean the plug.

The (headphones) plug is dirty. Clean the plug.

Recording level is low. SENS (microphone sensitivity) is set to .Display the menu and set SENS to (page 61).

Symptom Remedy

When recording fromother equipment, theinput level is too strong or

h

Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the(microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volumelevel on the equipment connected to the IC recorder.


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not strong enough.

Playback speed is too fastor too slow.

The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Adjust the speed inDPC again in the menu (page 62).

--:-- is displayed. You have not set the clock (page 15).

--Y--M--D or --:-- isdisplayed on the REC

DATE display.

The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded themessage when the clock was not set.

There are fewer menuitems displayed in themenu mode.

The menu items displayed are different depending on theoperation modes (stop mode, playback mode, and recordingmode) (page 60).

The remaining timedisplayed in the display

window is shorter thanthat displayed in thesupplied Digital VoiceEditor software.

The IC recorder requires a certain amount of memory forsystem operation. That amount is subtracted from the

remaining time, which is the reason for the difference.

The battery life is short. The battery life on page 13 is based on playback with thevolume level set to 27. The battery life may shorten dependingon the operation of the IC recorder.

Symptom Remedy

There is no battery powerremaining after you haveleft the batteries insertedfor long time itho t

Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the batteries areconsumed slightly. The battery life in this case variesdepending on humidity or other environmental conditions.Us all the batteries last abo t fo r months If o do not


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for long time withoutusing the IC recorder.

Usually, the batteries last about four months. If you do notintend to use the IC recorder for an extended period of time,it is recommended that you turn the power off (page 18) orremove the batteries.

It takes a long time for theIC recorder to start.

If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount ofdata, it may take longer for the IC recorder to start. This is nota malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display

disappears.

The IC recorder does notoperate correctly.

Take out the batteries and insert them again (page 12).

The IC recorder is notrecognized by yourcomputer.

A folder/file cannot betransferred from yourcomputer.

Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnectit.

Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the

supplied USB connecting cable. Connect the IC recorder usingthe supplied USB connecting cable.

Operation is not guaranteed if you use any systemrequirements other than those described on page 68.

Depending on the USB connector position, the IC recordermay not be recognized. If this happens, try another connector.

Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work.

Digital Voice EditorRefer to the Help files of the Digital Voice Editor software, too.

Symptom Remedy

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The Digital Voice Editor

software cannot beinstalled.

The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small.

Check the hard disk and memory space.

You are trying to install the software into the operating systemthat the Digital Voice Editor software does not support.

In Windows Vista Ultimate/Windows Vista Business/Windows Vista Home Premium/Windows Vista HomeBasic/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack

2 or higher/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 ServicePack 2 or higher/Windows XP Media Center Edition ServicePack 2 or higher/Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 orhigher/Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher,you log on as a user name belonging to a user account withlimitations. Make sure to log on as a user name with theComputer administrator user account.

In Windows 2000 Professional, make sure to log on as the username of Administrator.

The IC recorder orMemory Stick cannot beproperly connected.

Check that the installation of the software has been successful.Also check the connection as follows:

When using an external USB hub, connect the IC recorder directlyto the computer.Disconnect and then connect the cable with the IC recorder.Connect the IC recorder to another USB connector.

Your computer may be in the system standby/hibernate mode.Do not let your computer enter into the system standby/hibernate mode while being connected to the IC recorder.

Symptom Remedy

Messages cannot beplayed back./Playbacksound volume is too low.

No sound board is installed.

No speaker is built-in or connected to the computer.

The volume of the sound is turned down.


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Turn up the volume on the computer. (Refer to the instructionmanual of the computer.)

The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using theIncrease Volume feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder.

Saved message filescannot be played back or

edited.

You cannot play back a message whose file format the DigitalVoice Editor software does not support. Depending on the

file format, you cannot use part of editorial features of thesoftware.

Counter or slider movesincorrectly.There is noise.

This happens when you play back messages that you divided,combined, overwrote, or added a recording. Save a message inthe hard disk first, and then add it to the IC recorder. Select thesaving file format that suits the IC recorder you use.

Operation is slow whenthere are many messages. When the total number of messages increases, the operationbecomes slower, regardless of the length of the recording time.

Display does not workduring saving, adding, ordeleting of messages.

It takes a longer time to copy or delete long messages. Aftercompleting operations, the display works normally.

It takes too long to

convert a file format.

The time required for file conversion becomes longer as the file

size is bigger.

Symptom Remedy

The software hangs whenthe Digital Voice Editorsoftware starts up.

Do not disconnect the connector of the IC recorder while thecomputer is communicating with the IC recorder. Otherwisethe computer operations become unstable or the data insidethe IC recorder may be damaged


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the IC recorder may be damaged.

There may be conflict between the software and other driveror application.

Do not install the Memory Stick Voice Editor software andthe Digital Voice Editor Ver. 2x software after you installed theDigital Voice Editor software. The Digital Voice Editor may notoperate properly.

Error messages

Error message Cause/Remedy

LO BATT Batteries are exhausted. Replace the old batteries with newones


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FULL ( flashes at thesame time)

The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder isinsufficient. Erase some messages before recording.

FULL (message numberflashes at the same time)

As there are already 99 messages in the current folder, youcannot record a new message. Erase some messages beforerecording.

FULL (folder indicatorflashes at the same time) As there are already 99 messages in the folder to which youwant to move a message, you cannot move the message. Erasesome messages before moving.

SET DATE Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm.

NO DATA The selected folder does not have any messages. You cannotlock a message, erase a message(s) or set the alarm, etc.

PRE SET You set the alarm when you have already set it previously.Check the setting and set the appropriate date and time.

BACK-D You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check thesetting and set the appropriate date and time.

You selected a message that has been locked. You cannot adda new message to it, cannot orverwrite it, and cannot erase it.

Set LOCK to OFF in the menu before erasing the message.

NO EDIT The selected message is not the one that was recorded usingthe IC recorder. You cannot divide it, add a recording to it, oroverwrite it, etc.

Error message Cause/Remedy

OFF REC-OP You cannot add a recording or overwrite a recording becauseREC-OP is set to OFF. Set it to ON.

ERR ACCESS A system error other than the above has occurred. Take out the


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ERR 01 ERR 05 batteries and insert them again (page 12).

System limitations

There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below arenot malfunctions of the IC recorder.


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Symptom Cause/RemedyYou cannot recordmessages up to themaximum recording time.

If you record messages in a mixture of SHQ, HQ, SP or LP modes,the recordable time varies from the maximum SHQ moderecording time to the maximum LP mode recording time.

The sum of the number on the counter (el

Documents

Sony ICD-PX720 IC Recorder Operating Instructions