Sanyo ICR-XPS01M, ICR-XPS01MF User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DIGITAL SOUND RECORDER

Model ICR-XPS01MF
ICR-XPS01M

Sample music is stored in the MUSIC (M) folder.

En English

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Contents

Precautions …………………………… 20

Before using the unit ………… 21

Checking the accessories …………… 21
Controls ………………………………… 22

Main unit …………………………………… 22
LCD display ………………………………… 23
About backlight of buttons/touch panel…… 24
About the “OPERATION” screen ………… 25

About the operation mode and basic
screen of the unit ……………………… 26
About files/folders……………………… 27

Folders for recording ……………………… 27
Name of recorded file ……………………… 28
MUSIC folder………………………………… 29
Other folders …………………………………30

Switching operation mode/folder …… 31
Using the list screen ………………… 33

Displaying a list……………………………… 33
Using the list screen ……………………… 34

Preparation …………………… 35

Inserting the battery…………………… 35
Turning on/off the power ……………… 36

Remaining battery power …………………37
Resume function …………………………… 37
Charging the lithium-ion battery…………… 38

Using the unit in the AC operation mode
(multi-cradle) (ICR-XPS01MF only) … 38
Preventing accidentally pressing a button
(hold function) ………………………… 40
Inserting/removing a microSD card … 41

microSD cards that can be used
on the unit …………………………………… 42

Where to use the unit (in FM RADIO
mode)…………………………………… 44
Using the multi-cradle (ICR-XPS01MF
only) …………………………………… 45

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Placing the multi-cradle …………………… 45
Setting the unit to the multi-cradle………… 46
Using the multi-cradle to charge the unit … 47
Listening to audio from the multi-cradle … 47
Using the multi-cradle to record from an
external device ……………………………… 48
Outputting sound from an external device to
the multi-cradle ……………………………… 48
Using the multi-cradle with the
unit’s battery ………………………………… 48

Setting the calendar (date & time)…… 49

Display ………………………… 51

Switching information display………… 51

Recording ……………………… 52

Information you want to know before
recording ……………………………… 52

About wind noise …………………………… 52
About the possible recording time ………… 52
About the external recording mode (external
input/microphone) ………………………… 53

Using the scene select function……… 54

Selecting a recording scene ……………… 56

Recording ……………………………… 58
Setting recording EQ ………………… 62

About the preset recording EQ …………… 62
Selecting a preset recording EQ mode…… 63
Setting your favorite recording EQ mode (only
when USER is selected) ……………………64

Recording from an external device … 67

Using the auto divide function ……………68

Playback………………………… 71

Playing a file …………………………… 71

To fast forward ……………………………… 73
To rewind …………………………………… 73
To skip to the next or previous file ………… 73

To skip forward or backward by specified time
interval ……………………………………… 73
Playback functions and settings…………… 74

Changing the playback speed ……… 76
Performing phrase playback ………… 77
Performing A-B repeat playback (segment
repeat playback) ……………………… 78
Performing time search for playback… 79
About playback in the MUSIC mode… 80

Folder skip function ………………………… 81

Editing ………………………… 82

Setting or erasing an index mark …… 82

Setting an index mark ……………………… 82
Skipping to the next/previous index mark… 82
Erasing index marks ……………………… 83

Dividing a file…………………………… 85
Using the playlists
(in MUSIC folder only)………………… 88

Registering a file or folder in a playlist
(MYLIST) …………………………………… 88
Changing the play order of files
in a playlist…………………………………… 89
De-registering a file from a playlist
(MYLIST) …………………………………… 90
De-registering all files from a playlist
(MYLIST) …………………………………… 91

Using FM radio ………………… 92

Listening to FM radio ………………… 92
About selecting FM station …………… 94

Selecting from registered stations (preset
station selection) …………………………… 95
Manually selecting a station
(manual tuning)……………………………… 96

Adding or deleting a station ………… 97

Adding a station …………………………… 97
Deleting a station …………………………… 99

Initializing presets………………………… 100

Recording FM radio ………………… 102

About the recording mode during FM radio
recording ………………………………… 103

Using the timer ……………… 104

Setting up the timer ………………… 104

Timer playback/recording
common settings ………………………… 105
Settings for timer playback ……………… 107
Settings for timer recording……………… 109
Completing timer setting ………………… 111

Using the sleep timer ……………… 112

Erasing files ………………… 114

About the recycle bin function …… 114

About the RECYCLE folder display when the
recycle bin function is turned on ……… 115
About name of file when moved to the
RECYCLE folder ………………………… 115
Recovering a file from the
RECYCLE folder ………………………… 116
Emptying the RECYCLE folder ………… 117

Erasing a file ………………………… 118
Erasing all files in a folder ………… 120
Formatting a microSD card………… 122

About the menus …………… 124

How to use the menus……………… 124
Menu list …………………………… 126
Using the recording menu
(

REC MENU)……………………… 132

REC MODE ……………………………… 132
MIC SENS. ……………………………… 133
MIC ALC ………………………………… 134
MIC MODE ……………………………… 135
LOW CUT FILTER ……………………… 136
PEAK LIMITER…………………………… 136

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Contents

SELF TIMER ……………………………… 136
VAS………………………………………… 137
EXT INPUT ……………………………… 138

Using the playback menu

PLAY MENU) …………………… 140

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REPEAT …………………………………… 140
PHRASE PLAY …………………………… 141
TIME SKIP………………………………… 141
SOUND EQ ……………………………… 142

Changing the recording scene select
setting………………………………… 144

Customizing a recording scene ………… 145
Restoring a recording scene to
its default ………………………………… 147

Using the FM radio menu
( FM setting) ……………………… 148

AUTO PRESET…………………………… 148
OUTPUT ………………………………… 148
STEREO/MONO ………………………… 149

Using the common menu
(

COMMON MENU) ……………… 150

BEEP SOUND …………………………… 150
LED SETTING …………………………… 150
SENSOR SENS. ………………………… 150
AUTO POWER OFF …………………… 151
BACKLIGHT ……………………………… 151
CONTRAST ……………………………… 151
LED NAV ………………………………… 152
RECYCLE BIN …………………………… 152
INIT MENU ……………………………… 152
ID3 LANGUAGE ………………………… 152
VERSION ………………………………… 153

Before using the unit with
your PC ……………………… 154

Checking the operating
environment ………………………… 154

Operating environment ………………… 154

What can you do from your PC? … 156
Connecting/disconnecting
your PC ……………………………… 157

Connecting your PC……………………… 157
Disconnecting your PC ………………… 158

Using your PC to charge the
battery ……………………………… 159

Connecting to your PC ………………… 159

Viewing the unit’s folders and files from
your PC ……………………………… 161

Troubleshooting …………… 162

Check to see that the unit is correctly
recognized by your PC. …………… 162

If Device Manager does not display the
information correctly …………………… 163

Additional information ……… 164

Error messages …………………… 164
Before contacting
your local dealer …………………… 168
Frequently asked questions ……… 174
Cleaning……………………………… 175
Main specifications ………………… 176

Digital Sound Recorder main unit
specification ……………………………… 176
Supplied Cradle Active Speaker
specification (ICR-XPS01MF ONLY)…… 179
Supplied lithium-ion battery
specification ……………………………… 179

Index ………………………… 180

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Note:
This handling description is printed prior
to product development. When a part of
the product specification must be changed
to improve operability or other functions,
priority is given to the product specification
itself. In such instances, the instruction
manual may not entirely match all the
functions of the actual product. Therefore,
the actual product and packaging, as well
as the name and illustration, may differ from
the manual. The screen/LCD display shown
as an example in this manual may be
different from the actual screen/LCD display.

Please read this manual before use.

Keep the manual in a safe place for future
reference.

SANYO takes no responsibility for
damages or lost profits caused by the
use/failure of the unit, or claims or
expenses from a third party for any use.

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FOR AMERICAN USERS

The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California
(USA):

WARNING:

This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Model Number: ICR-XPS01MF
ICR-XPS01M
Trade Name: SANYO
Responsible Party: SANYO North America Corporation
Address: 21605 Plummer Street
Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No.: [phone]

• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Declaration of Conformity

FOR EU USERS

The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU
countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world.

Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and
components which can be recycled and/or reused.

The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and
accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household
waste.

Note:
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical symbol means
that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This
will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead

In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and
electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators.
Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/recycling
centre.

Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

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CAUTION

- It is forbidden to copy this manual, whole or in part, without prior written permission.

- All images and illustrations given in this manual are for explanation purposes and may
differ slightly from that of the actual product. Also, actual specifications are subject to
change without prior notice and therefore may differ from the contents of this manual.

Sanyo cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications
to the device, or data that is lost or destroyed.

SANYO Sales & Marketing Europe GmbH

Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 München, Germany

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

1-1, Sanyo-cho, Daito City, Osaka 574-8534, Japan

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CAUTIONS CONCERNING BOTH UNIT
AND ACCESSORIES

WARNING

If a device makes a strange noise,

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emits a strange odor, or if smoke
comes out from it, immediately turn
off the power and proceed as follows

If a device is used under these conditions, it

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may cause a fire or electric shock.

Turn off the device.
When using the multi-cradle, unplug the power

cord from the power outlet.

Remove the battery.

After completing these actions, wait to make

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sure no more smoke comes from the device.
Then take it to the dealer for service. Do not try
to repair or open the device yourself.

Do not use during a storm

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To avoid the risk of being struck by lightning, do

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not use the devices during a thunderstorm. In
particular, if used in an open field, you have an
increased chance of being struck by lightning.
Quickly seek refuge in a place that will protect
you from lightning.

Keep the devices out of the reach of

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children

They may swallow the battery or other small

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parts. In such a case, consult a physician
immediately.

Do not disassemble or modify

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It is dangerous to touch the inside of the

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devices. Doing so may cause a fire or electric
shock.
Any internal check, setting, or repair should be

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performed by the dealer.
Do not use the AC adaptor as a direct current

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generator.

CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE UNIT

WARNING

Do not use while driving

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Do not use earphones or headphones, perform

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button operations, or view the screen while
driving an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle,
or any other vehicle. Doing so may cause an
accident.
In addition, do not use near railway or street

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crossings, train platforms, construction sites,
or any location where an inability to hear
surrounding noise may be hazardous.

Be aware of your surroundings when

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using the unit

Pay close attention to your surroundings when

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using the unit. Failure to do so may lead to an
accident or injury.
When using the unit while walking, be very

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careful of your surroundings and especially the
traffic to avoid accidents.
Do not use the unit inside an airplane or

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elsewhere where its use may be restricted.
Doing so may cause an accident.

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Do not get the unit wet

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This unit is not water-resistant. Do not allow

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it to get wet, as doing so may cause a fire or
electric shock.
Do not use the unit in a bathroom.

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If the unit gets wet, immediately turn it off and

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remove the battery pack. Then take it to a
dealer for repair. Using the unit after it has been
become wet may cause a fire, electric shock, or
other accident.

Do not place on an unstable surface

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The unit may fall, resulting in damage to the

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unit or injury.
If the unit has fallen and its body is damaged,

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turn it off, remove the battery pack, and take it
to the dealer for repair. Using the unit after its
body has been damaged may cause a fire or
electric shock.

Do not use earphones or headphones

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at high volumes for extended periods

Listening to the earphones or headphones

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at high volumes for extended periods of time
may damage your ears and impair hearing. As
sudden increases in volume may also damage
your ears, start at low volumes and increase
gradually.

Do not use where there is risk of

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explosion

Do not use the unit in a location where there is

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explosive gas, or any other flammable material
in the air. Doing so may cause a fire or an
explosion.

CAUTION

If the unit is not going to be used for a

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long period of time

For safety’s sake, remove the battery pack from

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the unit. This will prevent any possible excess
heat or leakage of battery fluid that may result
in injuries or damage to nearby objects.

Cautions during storage

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Do not place in locations with excessive

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humidity or dust, or expose to steam or
exhaust. Doing so may cause a fire or electric
shock. Do not leave in completely closed
vehicles, or any location subject to direct
sunlight or high temperatures. Doing so may
cause a fire or damage.

Do not use in extreme temperatures

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Condensation and moisture may cause a fire or

•
electric shock.
The operating temperature is 5 to 35 °C

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(41 to 95 °F).
Do not use in locations with excessive humidity.

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When carrying on your person, moisture from
perspiration may cause damage.
If moisture or humidity is determined to be the

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cause of damage, the repair warranty will be
void.

Do not hold the hot part for a long

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time

The unit may become warm during use.

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A low temperature burn may result if you hold
the hot part for a long time.

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Do not cover or wrap the unit in a

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cloth or blanket

It may generate heat and cause the casing to

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warp or cause a fire.

Do not carry in trouser pockets

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Doing so may cause damage when you sit

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down or make other movements that may apply
force.

CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE MULTI­CRADLE AND AC ADAPTOR

DANGER

Do not recharge a battery pack other

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than the specified battery pack

Recharging a lithium-ion battery other than

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the one supplied may cause excess heat,
combustion, or leakage, and cause a fire,
injuries, burns, or damage to nearby objects.

Concerning the power cord

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The voltage rating for the power cord supplied

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with this unit conforms to the standards of the
country in which the unit was sold.

Do not get the multi-cradle or AC

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adaptor wet

Make sure they do not get wet, as doing so

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may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not use them in a bathroom.

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If the multi-cradle or AC adaptor gets wet,

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immediately unplug it from the power outlet
and remove the battery pack. Then contact the
place of purchase. If used while wet, it may
cause a fire, electric shock, or an accident.

WARNING

Cautions when plugging in the power cord

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Securely plug the power cord all the way into

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the power outlet. If the multi-cradle or AC
adaptor is used with the power cord not fully
plugged in, heat may be generated and cause
a fire.
If the power plug is loose even when it is

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inserted all the way into a power outlet, do not
use that power outlet. The power plug may
generate heat, resulting in fire.
Do not use if the power cord is damaged or

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cannot be correctly plugged into the power
outlet. Using in this condition may cause a fire
or electric shock.
Do not allow dust, etc., to build up on the power

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cord or power outlet. A build-up of dust may
cause a short circuit or generate heat and
cause a fire. Use a dry cloth to remove dust or
dirt build-up after unplugging the cord from the
power outlet.
When unplugging the power cord, be sure

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to hold the plug part and slowly pull it out of
the power outlet. Pulling the cord portion may
damage the power cord and cause a fire or
electric shock.

Do not damage the power cord

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Do not place heavy objects on the power

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cord. Do not place the power cord near a heat
source. Do not excessively bend the power
cord, modify it, or secure it with staples. Doing
so may damage the power cord and cause a
fire or electric shock.
If the power cord is damaged, or if it does not

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plug properly into the multi-cradle, AC adaptor
or wall outlet, contact the place of purchase.

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Cautions concerning the power cord

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Do not leave the power cord of the supplied AC

•
adaptor plugged into an electrical outlet while
the other end is not plugged into the multi-cradle.
The loose end can cause electrocution if touched
with wet hands or if handled by children.

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Use only the supplied power cord. If a different
power cord is used, it may be rated for a
different current load, and that may cause a
fire.
The supplied power cord is for exclusive use

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with the multi-cradle. Do not use it with other
devices, as doing so may cause a fire or
electric shock.
Do not use a bundled power cord, as the heat

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generated may cause a fire.

Do not touch the power cord plug with

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wet hands

Doing so may cause an electric shock.

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CAUTION

Do not place on an unstable surface

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It may fall, resulting in damage or injury.

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If it falls and the body is damaged, remove the

•
unit and contact the place of purchase. If used
while damaged, it may cause a fire, electric
shock, or other damage.

Do not place credit cards near the

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speaker

As the supplied multi-cradle uses magnetic

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speakers, do not place watches, credit cards,
videotapes, televisions, monitors, or other
objects affected by magnetic fields near the
multi-cradle. Doing so may damage data or
cause discoloration on displays.

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Other cautions

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Use only the supplied multi-cradle and AC

•
adaptor with your unit.
If a multi-cradle or AC adaptor other than the

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ones supplied is used, it may damage the unit
and cause a fire or electric shock.
Use the supplied multi-cradle and AC adaptor
only with the specified unit. Do not connect to
other units, as doing so may result in damage.

Cautions during use and storage

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Do not use or store close to a heat source

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(close to a stove or heater) or leave it exposed
to direct sunlight, as doing so may result in
defective operation or damage.
Condensation and moisture may cause a fire or

•
electric shock.
The operating temperature is 5 to 35 °C

•
(41 to 95 °F).
Do not use in locations with excessive humidity.

•
When carrying on your person, moisture from
perspiration may cause damage.
If moisture or humidity is determined to be the

•
cause of damage, the repair warranty will be
void.
Do not place in locations with excessive

•
humidity or dust, or expose to steam or
exhaust. Doing so may cause a fire or electric
shock.
Do not leave in completely closed vehicles, or
any location subject to direct sunlight or high
temperatures. Doing so may cause a fire or
damage.
To avoid the danger of possible fire, be sure to

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remove the power cord from the power outlet
before leaving home for a trip or if otherwise
the devices will not be used for a long time.

CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE microSD
CARD

CAUTION

Cautions concerning the microSD

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card

Immediately after use, the microSD card will be

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very hot. Before removing the microSD card,
turn off the unit and wait for the temperature to
cool down.
Keep out of the reach of children. Young

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children may put the microSD card in their
mouth and choke or cause some other
unexpected injury or accident.

Cautions when handling the microSD

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cards

The microSD cards are precision devices. Do

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not bend, drop, or subject them to strong forces
or shocks.
Avoid using or storing the microSD cards in

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places with extremely high or low temperatures,
subject to direct sunlight, in a completely
closed vehicle, near air conditioners or heaters,
or in humid or dusty locations.
Avoid using or storing the microSD cards in

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locations where strong static electrical charges
or electrical noise can be easily generated.
Do not allow the edges of the microSD cards

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to become contaminated with foreign materials.
Gently wipe away any contamination with a
soft, dry cloth.

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Do not carry the microSD cards in trouser
pockets, as the microSD cards may become
damaged when you sit down or make other
movements that may apply force.

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Before using a new microSD card or a microSD
card that was used in other equipment, be
sure to format it using the unit. Please see the
Instruction Manual for information regarding
how to format the microSD card.

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When buying commercially available products,
carefully read the instructions and warnings
that come with the microSD card.

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The microSD card may pop out to cause injury
or to be lost somewhere. Therefore, use your
fingers to hold the microSD card while gently
removing it.

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CAUTIONS CONCERNING THE BATTERY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Use only batteries manufactured by SANYO

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Do not use batteries other than the specified model numbers

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from SANYO. Especially for safety purposes, do not use imitation
products. If batteries other than the type specified are used, the
batteries may generate heat, rupture, or leak and result in fire,
injury, burns or damage to surroundings.

If there is leaking, discoloration, change of shape,

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damaged exterior, strange odor or any other abnormal
condition, immediately discontinue use and remove
the battery from the unit, taking care to keep it well
away from fire

Continuing to use the battery under any of these conditions may

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result in fire, injury, explosion or other serious damage.

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If battery fluid is leaking, placing the battery in close proximity to a
fire or other heat source may ignite the battery fluid and result in
fire, damage, eruption of battery fluid, or smoke fumes.

Do not transform, take apart, or modify

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Any modification, by transforming, disassembling, or directly

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soldering to the battery, etc., will possibly cause the battery to
catch fire, explode, or leak or spew battery fluid.

Do not connect the and terminals with a wire

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or other metal implement. Do not carry loose or keep
with necklaces, hairpins, etc.

Doing so may result in a short circuit, high voltage flow, fire,

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explosion, leaking or spewing battery fluid, or heat generation.
Metal such as a wire or necklace, etc. may cause heat to be
generated.

Danger level

Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack

DANGER

DANGER

DANGER

DANGER

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not throw the battery in the fire or subject it to

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heat

Doing so may cause the insulation to melt, damage the gas

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discharge valve and safety mechanisms, or ignite the battery fluid,
resulting in fire or explosion.

Do not drop, hit, or submit the battery to strong

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shocks

If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are broken, an

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abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the battery, or cause
the battery to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or
generate heat.

Do not allow the battery to come into contact with

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fresh or salt water, or allow the terminals to become
wet

If the safety mechanisms and protective devices are damaged by

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corrosion, an abnormal chemical reaction may occur inside the
battery, or cause the battery to catch fire, explode, leak or spew
battery fluid, or generate heat.

Use only the supplied multi-cradle to recharge the

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battery

If a charger other than the supplied multi-cradle is used, the

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battery pack may be overcharged, or recharged with an abnormal
voltage, causing an abnormal chemical reaction to occur, or cause
the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid,
or generate heat.

Use the battery pack only in the specified device

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If the battery pack is used in a device other than that specified, it

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may cause an abnormal voltage flow, or cause the battery pack to
catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.

Danger level

Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack

DANGER

DANGER

DANGER

DANGER

DANGER

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Do not peel or damage the outer casing

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Damaging the outer case, inserting nails, hitting with a hammer,

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stepping on the battery pack, etc., may cause a short circuit inside
the battery or cause the battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or
spew battery fluid, or generate heat.

If the battery is leaking and the battery fluid gets on

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your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with clean
water

If the battery fluid gets into your eyes, you risk losing your eyesight.

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Do not scratch your eyes. Instead, rinse them immediately with
clean, running water, and seek medical attention right away. Any
battery fluid that comes into contact with your skin or clothing may
harm your skin. Immediately rinse the area with clean, running
water.

Insert the battery correctly, as indicated

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When installing the battery, pay attention to the indicated polarity

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and ), and insert it correctly.

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If the battery pack is installed with the wrong orientation, it may
cause an abnormal chemical reaction while charging, an abnormal
voltage flow when it is used, or cause the battery to catch fire,
explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or generate heat.

Always stop the recharging after the prescribed

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recharge time, even if the battery pack is not fully
charged

If you continue to recharge the battery pack, it may cause the

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battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or spew battery fluid, or
generate heat.

Danger level

Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack

DANGER

DANGER

DANGER

WARNING

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Charge the battery pack before using it

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Always recharge the battery pack before using it for the first time,

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or when using it after it has been kept in storage for a long time.
During recharging, the battery pack may be warm. This is normal
and does not indicate a malfunction.

Note concerning the battery after use

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When removing the battery, turn off the unit and allow the battery

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to cool down before removing it.

Disposal of and recycling the battery

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When disposing of used batteries, please consult the laws and

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regulations in your area for proper battery disposal.

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To conserve the environment and for efficient use of natural
resources, please discharge the used battery, cover the

terminals with tape and recycle the insulated battery.

Danger level

Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

and

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Cautions concerning use and storage

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of the rechargeable Li-ion battery
pack

Do not use the battery with the outer

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covering or label removed, as doing so may
result in malfunction.
Temperature when using: 5 to 35°C

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(41 to 95°F)
Temperature when charging: 5 to 35°C

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(41 to 95°F)
Do not use the battery pack near fire

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or inside a car exposed to the hot sun,
etc. (Locations in which the temperature
reaches 60°C [140°F] or higher.)

At high temperatures, the safety mechanisms

•
and protective devices inside the battery
pack may be damaged, causing an abnormal
chemical reaction to occur, or causing the
battery pack to catch fire, explode, leak or
spew battery fluid, or generate heat. If the
safety mechanisms and protective devices
are damaged, the battery pack will become
unusable.
An environment with extremely high or low
temperatures will cause the battery capacity to
deteriorate and shorten the usable time, and
may even shorten the battery life.
Avoid storing the battery pack with it near full

•
charge. It is recommended to store the battery
pack when it is near fully discharged.
If the battery pack is completely discharged, it

•
may become unable to be recharged again. To
avoid this, charge the battery pack for at least
five minutes every six months.

•

Storage temperature: 5 to 35°C
(41 to 95°F)

When not using the battery pack, remove it
from the unit and store at 5 to 35°C (41 to
95°F) in a place with no condensation.
Do not keep in a place where the temperature
reaches 45°C (113°F) or higher.

•

Humidity: 10 to 90% (no condensation)

•

Depending on the usage environment, the
Li-ion battery pack may expand as it nears the
end of its battery life. This is a characteristic of
Li-ion batteries and does not pose a hazard.

•

Li-ion batteries are consumable products. As
you continue to use and recharge the battery
pack, the amount of time until the battery pack
discharges will gradually shorten. When a fully
charged battery pack discharges in less than
half the time as at the time of purchase, the
battery pack is nearing the end of its battery
life. We recommend replacing the battery pack
as soon as possible in such cases.

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FOR CORRECT USE OF THE UNIT

Cautions when cleaning the unit

N

Cleaning procedure

L

Turn off the unit and remove the battery pack.


 Remove the dirt with a soft cloth.

CAUTION

L

Do not use benzene or thinner products

•
to clean the unit. Doing so may cause
deformation, discoloration, or paint peeling.
When using a chemically treated cloth,
carefully read its instructions and warnings.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile sprays

•
on the unit. Do not let rubber or vinyl objects
contact the unit for a long period. They may
cause deformation, discoloration, or paint
peeling.

Caution concerning the battery pack

N

Periodically clean with a dry cloth the terminals

•
(contacts) of the battery pack. Do not touch the
battery terminals with your bare hands. Doing
so will allow contaminants from your hands to
adhere to the terminals and oxidize, increasing
the contact resistance. If the contact resistance
increases, the usable life of the batteries will
diminish.

When not using the unit for a long

N

period

Remove the battery pack. However, when the

•
battery pack is removed for a long time, the
unit functions may begin to not work properly.
Periodically reinstall the battery pack and check
the unit functions.
If the battery pack is left in the unit, a small

•
amount of power is still used even if the unit
is turned off. If a rechargeable battery pack is
left in the unit for a long period, it may become
completely discharged and lose its ability to
be recharged again. To avoid this, charge the
battery pack for at least five minutes every six
months.

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Precautions

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.

• Do not remove the battery during operating the unit.

• Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong shocks.

• Do not use where there are extremes of temperature (below 5 °C (41 °F) or exceeding
35 °C (95 °F)).

• Microsoft, Windows Media
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.

• Windows Media

TM

Microsoft Corporation.

• The microSDHC logo is a trademark.

TM

, and the Windows® logo are trademarks

Player is trademark or registered trademark of

• Other system and product names generally are the registered trademarks or trademarks
of the respective development manufacturers. The symbols

TM

and ® are not shown in this

manual.

• SANYO takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power cuts or damage to the
unit.

• To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the
unit, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on a PC,
etc.

• Recording copyright material without permission of the copyright owners is usually an
infringement. If you wish to re-record copyright material, permission from the copyright
owner is necessary. SANYO does not approve of, and cannot be held responsible for, any
unlawful use of this machine.

20

Before using the unit

Checking the accessories

Make sure the packing box contains the following items.

Digital sound recorder Stereo Earphones*

microUSB cable
(micro USB connection cable)

1

Cradle Active Speaker (Multi-Cradle)
(ASX-SP00X)*

*1 4-pin stereo earphones such as those with remote control cannot be used with the unit.
*2 ICR-XPS01MF only

2

Stand

Li-ion battery pack (DB-L80)

AC adapter for Cradle Active Speaker*
microSD card (2GB)
This manual

2

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Controls

Main unit

Built-in microphone

LED light

POWER/HOLD switch

LCD display

SCENE/GUIDE button

REC button

STOP button

Original

I/Oterminal

External input (line)/
microphone socket

Headphones socket

Straphole

Speaker

microUSB/microSD
card slot cover

microSD card
slot

microUSB terminal

Battery compartment
lid

22

Touch panel

Back/Phrase
playback

Rewind

List

Volume(+)

Menu

Fast forward

Play/OK

Mode

Volume(-)

LCD display

Basic screen



It is not possible to display all screens at once.

File number/
Total file number

Sound EQ mode

Battery indicator

Folder name

File name

Elapsed recording time (during rec) /

elapsed playback time (during play or stop)

Recording mode indicator (during rec or stop) /

recording mode of current playback file (during play)

Recording scene indicator

You can adjust the contrast of the LCD display.

CONTRAST (page 151)

Repeat mode indicator

Time skip indicator

Sleep timer indicator

Timer indicator

Function status
Playback
Recording

Auto divide indicator

Low Cut filter indicator

Remaining recording time (during rec or stop) /
total playback time (during play)

0 㨪 30: Recording level (when ALC is off)/
VAS: VAS (Voice Activated System) indicator
(when ALC is on and VAS is on)

Microphone sensitivity/Microphone mode

External recording mode (MIC/LINE)

Remaining microSD capacity
(during rec or RECORD mode stop) /
playback position bar
(during play or MUSIC mode stop)

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About backlight of buttons/touch panel

If the “LED NAV” setting is “ON”, a backlight of buttons/touch panel turns on in response
to the state of the unit such as recording, playback, or FM radio. Only the area that can be
operated on lights up. When the backlight of a button turns on, press to use it. Similarly,
when the backlight of an area on the touch panel turns on, gently tap the area to use it.

LED NAV (page 152)

(Example: Screen and buttons/touch panel during recording when MIC ALC is turned on)

Buttons or areas on touch panel
that can be used light up

During recording when
MIC ALC is turned on

Backlight of buttons/
touch panel

If the “BACKLIGHT” setting is changed, the LCD display and the touch panel’s backlight may
go off after the setting. While the touch panel’s backlight is off, tapping the touch panel once
turns it back on so that you can operate the touch panel again.
If the “BACKLIGHT” setting is “OFF”, both the screen and the touch panel dim after 30
seconds. If you want to check the unit, tap the touch panel once.

BACKLIGHT (page 151)

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About the “OPERATION” screen

During recording, recording standby, or playback, while you keep pressing the SCENE/
GUIDE button ( ), the “OPERATION” screen appears. It shows you valid functions you
can currently use and guides you on how to operate the touch panel.

Screenduringplayback

Duringrecording

DuringFMradio

reception

KeeppressingtheSCENE/

GUIDEbutton

KeeppressingtheSCENE/

GUIDEbutton

KeeppressingtheSCENE/

GUIDEbutton

“OPERATION”screen

【OPERATION】

:

PLAYMENU

:

PHRASEPLAY

:

REGINDEX

:

ABREPEAT

:

VARSPDPLAY

“OPERATION”screen

【OPERATION】

:

REGINDEX

“OPERATION”screen

【OPERATION】

:

FMMENU

:

SWITCHST/MO

:

SWITCHMODE

:

EDITPRESET

:

SWITCHPRE

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About the operation mode and basic screen of the unit

MUSIC modeMUSIC mode

You can change this unit to one of the following three modes: FM RADIO mode, RECORD
mode, and MUSIC mode.

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

FM RADIO mode



You can use this mode to listen to FM radio or record it on to the
unit. To listen to FM radio on the unit, connect your headphones to
the headphones socket.

Using FM radio (page 92)

FM RADIO modeFM RADIO mode

RECORD mode



You can record by using the built-in microphone, or connect
a microphone or external device to the external input (line)/
microphone socket.

Recording (page 52)

You can play back sound recorded on the unit.

Playback (page 71)

MUSIC mode



You can transfer music etc from your PC to the unit and use the unit
as a music player.

About playback in the MUSIC mode (page 80)

Also, you can register only your favorite songs and then play them in
the desired order.

Using the playlists (in MUSIC folder only) (page 88)

RECORD modeRECORD mode

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About files/folders

Folders for recording

The unit provides the following folders for storing recordings: MIC folders (A to D) for
recordings made using the built-in microphone, LINE folder for line-in recordings made using
an external device, and FM folder for audio files recorded from FM radio in the FM RADIO
mode.

microSD

card

• A file with extension .INX contains index information. If you erase this file from your PC,
then the index information will be gone.

MICA
MICB
MICC
MICD

LINE

FM

001A1003201200.MP3

002A1003211045.MP3

199A1004040820.MP3

001L1003051100.MP3

002L1004040630.MP3

199L1004200900.MP3

001F1004051200.MP3

002F1005040530.MP3

199F1006201010.MP3

Folders for storing recordings made via the
built-in microphone
Recordings from meetings, lectures, musical
instruments, etc. made via the built-in microphone
are stored as audio files in these folders.
Each folder can store up to 199 files.

Folders for storing recordings made via
external devices
Line-in recordings made via external devices
are stored as audio files in this folder.
This folder can store up to 199 files.

Folders for storing recordings made from FM
radio. Recordings made from FM radio
broadcasts are stored as audio files in this folder.
This folder can store up to 199 files.

:

Folder

:

File

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Name of recorded file

The unit automatically assigns a file name for each recording.

001A1003201200.MP3

File type (MP3: MP3 recording; WAV: PCM recording)

Recording time (hour, minute)

Recording date (year, month, day)

Folder type (A to D: MIC A to D folders; L: LINE folder; F: FM folder)

File number (001 to 199)

• The unit does not display file number and folder type. However, you can connect the unit
to your PC and check this information from your PC.

• If you use your PC to change the name of a file recorded on this unit, the file can no
longer be played from its original folder (MIC_A to MIC_D folders, LINE folder, or FM
folder). Therefore, follow the naming rule described above when changing a file name, or
move the file to the MUSIC (M) folder and then play the file from there.

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MUSIC folder

The MUSIC folder stores files such as MP3 and WMA transferred from your PC. Playback of
these files is possible. By transferring CD tracks from your PC to this folder, you can use the
unit as a musical player.

:

The MUSIC folder can have up
to two levels of folders.

Folder

:

File

MYLIST1 to MYLIST5 are
pre-loaded playlist files.
Use them to register files in the
MUSIC folder, and play them
according to your desired order.
You can use each MYLIST to
register up to 99 files.

Each folder can have
up to 199 files (or
folders) that can be

001

recognized by the unit.

002

003

199

microSD

card

MUSIC

1st level 2nd level

MYLIST1.M3U
MYLIST2.M3U

MYLIST3.M3U

MYLIST4.M3U

MYLIST5.M3U

Artist01
Artist02
Artist03

01

02

03

99

Album01
Album02

Album03

About playback in the MUSIC mode (page 80)

A sample music file is stored in the M folder.



The file will be deleted if you format the microSD card. Be sure to back up the folder (file)
to your PC before formatting.

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Folder of files transferred from your PC to the MUSIC folder



After you transfer a folder of files from your PC to the MUSIC folder, the list screen shows
MYLIST1 to MYLIST5 and then the folder. Therefore, tap Vol (–) on the touch panel to
make sure the folder has been transferred to the unit.

Displaying a list (page 33)

Display of number of files in the MUSIC folder



If there are more than 199 files in the MUSIC folder, the display will continue to show
only 199 files until you have deleted files so that the number of files drops to 198.

Maximum number of files for the MUSIC folder



The maximum number of files that can be stored in the MUSIC (M) folder (199 files)
includes sub folders and playlist files.

Other folders

RECYCLE folder ( )

z

This is a recycle folder. If this recycle bin function is turned on, when you erase files from the
unit, they are moved to this folder. This means that if you accidentally erase a file, you can
recover it from this folder.

About the recycle bin function (page 114)

DATA folder

z

This folder is not visible from the unit. You can see it only from your PC connecting to the
unit. You can store files such as Word files or Excel files in this folder, and then access the
folder by using the unit as a microSD card reader/writer (removable disk).

Functioning as microSD card reader/writer (page 156)

MANUAL folder

z

This folder is not visible on the unit. You can see it only on your PC connected to the unit.
This folder contains the PDF version of the instruction manual. Be sure to save the folder to
your PC for backup.

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Switching operation mode/folder

Turn on the power.

1

2

3

4

Turning on the power (page 36)

Tap MODE.

The “FOLDER/MEMORY” screen appears.

Tap +/– to select an operation mode.

FM RADIO: FM RADIO mode
RECORD: RECORD mode
MUSIC: MUSIC mode

If you selected RECORD mode or MUSIC
mode, tap

RECORD mode

z

A to D: Folders containing files recorded from the
built-in microphone
L: Folder containing files created from line-in
recording
FM: Folder containing files recorded from FM radio

: RECYCLE folder

MUSIC mode

z

M: Folder containing music files transferred from
your PC
P1 to P5: Folders containing playlist files provided
within the M folder

/ to select a folder.

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Tap .

5

The unit changes to the selected operation mode
and folder.

• If the FM RADIO mode is selected, the unit
changes to the FM radio screen to receive FM
radio.

• If the RECORD mode is selected, the unit
returns to the basic screen.

• If the MUSIC mode is selected, the unit changes
to the list screen.

• You can also select a folder from the list screen.

Folder nameFolder name

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Using the list screen

The list screen displays folders and files in a tree format. You can use this screen to quickly
select a folder or file.

Displaying a list

When the basic screen appears in the RECORD mode or MUSIC mode, tapping LIST
switches to the list screen. The list screen initially displays files selected from the basic
screen. If you tap LIST again, the unit returns to the basic screen.

Basic screen (MIC_A folder)

Tap LIST

• During playback or recording, you cannot display the list screen. If you tap LIST during
playback, AB repeat is set. Therefore, stop playback or recording first, and then switch to
the list screen.

• If there are more files than the screen can display, just keep the highlight where it is. In a
moment, the screen will start scrolling so that you can see more files.

Name of recorded file (page 28)

Icons displayed on the list screen



: File

: Playlist file

: Folder

The above screen is an example.

List screen (MIC_A folder)

Current folder

Files in folder

If there is no file

in a folder

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Using the list screen

To select a file or folder, you can simply tap +/– or / .

Functions of buttons and touch panel during list display



Move the highlight up.

Move the highlight down.

Move back up one level.

Open the selected folder.

Start playing the selected folder or file.
If there is no file in the selected folder,

(PLAY/OK)

REC button

“NO DATA” appears and the basic screen
returns.

Switch folder.

Exit the list screen and return to the basic
screen.

Move back up one level.

The playlist editing screen appears (when
the MUSIC folder is selected).

Exit the list screen and start recording.

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STOP button

Exit the list screen and return to the basic
screen.

SBSB

USB

Direction mark

USB

Direction mark

r

r

Preparation

Inserting the battery

Insert the supplied lithium-ion battery in the unit.

Open the battery compartment lid.

1

Slide the battery compartment lid in the direction
of the arrow.

Insert the lithium-ion battery in the

2

direction of the arrow, and then close the
battery compartment lid.

• Read the direction mark (U) of the lithium-ion
battery and then insert the battery accordingly.

• If you remove the lithium-ion battery for more
than 5 minutes, the calendar settings may
be lost. If this happens, re-set the calendar.
However, recordings and alarm setting are not
lost.

Removing the battery



Put your finger into the recessed area of the unit, and
then remove the lithium-ion battery in the direction of
the arrow.

o USB

o USB

Recessed area

Recessed area

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Turning on/off the power

Turning on the power



Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the

direction of the arrow.

• When the power turns on, “HELLO!” appears on
the screen. Then, the resume function operates
to display the last operation mode selected
before the power was turned off last time.

• If you were using the RECORD mode or the
MUSIC mode when you turned off the unit, you
can start your playback from where you left off
(playback resume function).

• In the FM mode, the FM radio reception screen
appears.

•

Depending on the number of files and the capacity
of the microSD card, it may take a while to start.

More than

Turning off the power



Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction
of the arrow for more than 2 seconds.

• After “SEE YOU!” appears, the power turns off.

When you turn on the power the first time



When you turn on the power the first time, remember to set up the calendar and your time zone.

Setting the calendar (date & time) (page 49)

About the auto power off function



When the auto power off function is enabled, if you do not operate the unit for a preset
time, the power turns off automatically. (When shipped, the unit is set to “15min”.)

AUTO POWER OFF (page 151)

36

More than
2 seconds

2 seconds

HELLO!HELLO!

SEEYOU!SEEYOU!

Remaining battery power

Battery power

You can check the remaining battery power from the screen. When

appears, recharge the battery as soon as possible.

• When the battery is low, “LOW BATTERY PLS CHARGE THE

Battery power

Large

Large

Small

Small

BATTERY” appears and then the screen goes off.

• When the battery is low, if the “BEEP SOUND“ setting is set to “ON”,
you can hear a beep sound.

• Depending on the ambient temperature and usage, the battery duration
may change. Therefore, take the battery indicator as a rough guide.

• When there is almost no battery, if you turn off the power and then back on, the
battery amount displayed may be more than the actual amount. In this case, if you
perform recording or timer recording, the unit may stop middle of the operation and
the power may turn off.

• Dispose a used battery in accordance with your local regulations.

Resume function

The resume function remembers the operation mode, file used, and playback position before
the power was turned off last time. When you turn on the power again, the unit resumes with
these settings. However, the resume function does not work in the following cases.

- If you switch the folder

- If the unit is connected to your PC

- If you remove the battery or a microSD card without turning off the power first

- If you insert a microSD card after the power is turned on

37

Charging the lithium-ion battery

The supplied lithium-ion battery can remain in the unit while being charged from your PC or
the multi-cradle.

Using the multi-cradle to charge the unit (page 47)
Using your PC to charge the battery (page 159)

Using the unit in the AC operation mode (multi-cradle) (ICR-XPS01MF only)

You can insert the unit into the supplied multi-cradle and operate it in the AC operation mode
(external power source).

Turn off the power, and then insert the unit into the multi-cradle.

1

Using the multi-cradle (page 45)

• Charging starts.

38

Turn on the power of the multi-cradle.

2

• In the AC operation mode, the battery indicator
changes to

• If you are using the unit to receive FM radio or
play audio files, the sound will come out from
the speakers of the multi-cradle.

.

Battery indicatorBattery indicator

Before removing the unit from the multi-cradle, press the power button

of the multi-cradle to turn off the unit first, and then remove it.

When using the unit in the AC operation mode (multi-cradle)



• In the AC operation mode, the maximum continuous recording timer per file is 24
hours. However, when the size of the recording file exceeds 2GB, recording stops
at 2GB. A new file is created, and then recording starts again using the new file. No
content is recorded during the interval (about 2 seconds) from the time recording
stops to the time recording starts again.

• SANYO takes no responsibility for damages or lost profits caused by the use/failure
of the unit, or claims or expenses from a third party for any use.

39

Preventing accidentally pressing a button (hold function)

When you put the unit in a bag or pocket, any movement may accidentally result in a
button or switch being pressed and battery being consumed. To prevent this problem, we
recommend that you turn on the hold function before putting the unit in a bag or pocket.

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the

HOLD position.

“HOLD ON” appears and all buttons are disabled.

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch away from

the HOLD position.

“HOLD OFF” appears and all buttons are enabled
again.

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Inserting/removing a microSD card

micro SD/micro USBmicro SD/micro USB

The unit uses a microSD card for recording and playback.

Turn off the power.

1

2

3

Turning off the power (page 36)

Open the micro USB/microSD card slot
cover.

To insert a microSD card

z

Insert a microSD card straight into the
microSD card slot, following the direction
indicated in the diagram, until it clicks
firmly into position.

• Check the slot, and then insert the microSD
card straight into the slot.

• If the inserted microSD card is not recognized
by the unit, remove the card and then insert it
again.

41

To remove the microSD card

z

Slightly press the microSD card.

The microSD card comes out slightly.
Gently remove the card.

• The microSD card may pop out to cause
injury or to be lost somewhere. Therefore,
use your fingers to hold the microSD card
while gently removing it.

Close the micro USB/microSD card slot

4

cover.

microSD cards that can be used on the unit

The unit can use 1GB to 2GB microSD cards, as well as 4GB to 8GB microSDHC cards (as
of January, 2010).

• Depending on the manufacturer/type of a microSD card or microSDHC card, the card may
not function properly on the unit.

42

Handling a microSD card



The supplied microSD card contains a PDF version of the instruction manual
and sample music. The files will be deleted if you format the microSD card.
Be sure to back up the files to your PC before formatting.

• Format a microSD card before using it on the unit. Be sure to always use the unit to
format the card. You may not be able to use microSD cards formatted using your PC
or other devices.

Formatting a microSD card (page 122)

• Be sure to insert a microSD card correctly in the unit. If the card is not inserted correctly,
recording/playback cannot be performed on the microSD card.

• When inserting or removing a microSD card, do not apply unnecessary force; otherwise,
your hand or fingers may be injured, or the microSD card and the card slot may become
damaged.

• Do not touch the terminal surface of a microSD card. Keep the card away from water or
dirt.

• Do not bend or fold a microSD card, and do not place a heavy object on it.

• Do not insert or remove a microSD card while the power is still turned on; otherwise, data
on the microSD card may become damaged.

• Because the size of a microSD card is small, be careful when inserting or removing it.

• Do not use or store a microSD card at a location where static electricity or electrical noise
can occur easily.

• Do not place a microSD card at a location where there are corrosive drugs, or where
corrosive gas can occur; otherwise, malfunction or loss of data on the card may result.

• When you dispose a microSD card, you may be giving away sensitive data on the card as
well. We recommend that you erase all data on the card first, and then physically damage
the card before disposing it.

• If the insertion direction or top side/bottom side of a microSD card is wrong, this may
result in damage to the card or the microSD card slot.

• Never leave a microSD card at a location where small children can reach with their
hands; otherwise, the children may swallow the card by mistake.

• If the microSD card is not recognized by the unit when you turn on the power, turn off the
power, re-insert the microSD card, and then turn on the power again.

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Where to use the unit (in FM RADIO mode)

To listen to FM radio, try to be near a window to allow easier radio reception.

• Avoid using the unit far away from a window in a room or inside a building, because radio
reception is difficult.

• Do not place the unit near any electrical appliances such as TV or PC, because the noise
will interfere with radio reception.

44

Using the multi-cradle (ICR-XPS01MF only)

If you insert the unit into the supplied multi-cradle, you can charge the unit or operate it using
AC power. Also, you can output FM radio or audio files to the speakers of the multi-cradle.

Placing the multi-cradle

Connect the AC adapter to the multi-cradle, and then enable the multi-cradle so that it is
ready to use.

• Place the multi-cradle on a stable and flat location.

• If you insert the unit into the multi-cradle and then want to listen to music or FM radio,
remove your stereo earphones from the unit and then plug them into the headphones
socket on the multi-cradle.

• If you do microphone recording with the unit still inserted in the cradle, you cannot hear
the sound.

①

OUTPUTSOUNDPHONESLINEIN

⑧

⑦⑥

②

②

③

④

Protrusion

⑤

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Power button

c

Turn on or off the power of the unit.

Speakers

d

Output sound from the unit.

Original I/O terminal

e

Connect it to the unit.

Stand

f

Insert to use.

AC adapter terminal

g

Connect the supplied AC adapter for multi­cradle to this terminal.

Setting the unit to the multi-cradle

Inserting the unit into the multi-cradle



Turn off the power, and then insert the

1

unit into the multi-cradle.

Press the power button of the multi-

2

cradle.

The power of the unit turns on and “HELLO!”
appears on the screen.

Line-in terminal

h

You can connect an external device to this
terminal and then use the unit to record.

Headphones socket

i

Connect your headphones to the socket.
When listening to FM radio, plug the
supplied stereo earphones into this socket.

Output destination switch

j

Switch the unit's audio output to the
headphones or the speakers.

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Removing the unit from the multi-cradle

OUTPUTSOUNDPHONESLINEIN

OUTPUTSOUNDPHONESLINEIN



Press the power button of the multi-

1

cradle.

After “SEE YOU!” appears on the screen, the
power of the unit turns off.

• If the multi-cradle is connected to the AC
adapter, the unit goes into the charging mode.

Remove the unit from the multi-cradle.

2

Using the multi-cradle to charge the unit

Turn off the power of the unit and then insert it into the multi-

cradle. If the unit is already inserted in the multi-cradle, use the
power button on the multi-cradle to turn off the power.

• The LED light goes on and charging starts.

• When charging is finished, the LED light goes off and the charging
indication disappears.

Listening to audio from the multi-cradle

Using your headphones



Change the output destination switch on the multi-cradle
to

, and then plug your stereo earphones into the

headphones socket on the multi-cradle.

Using the speakers



Change the output destination switch on the multi-cradle to

.

Charging indicatorCharging indicator

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Using the multi-cradle to record from an external device

To external input

You can connect an external device to the external

connection terminal of the multi-cradle, and then record

To external input
(line)/microphone

(line)/microphone
socket

socket

Audio device

Audio device

from the external device.

• You can use the speakers of the multi-cradle to monitor
the sound in recording.

Recording from an external device (page 67)

Commercially available stereo audio cable

Commercially available stereo audio cable

To audio output (headphones

To audio output (headphones
output/line output) terminal

output/line output) terminal

L R

L R

(Commercially

(Commercially
available cable,

available cable,
conversion

conversion
adapter, etc.)

adapter, etc.)

Outputting sound from an external device to the multi-cradle

You can connect an external device to the external connection terminal of the multi-cradle
and then enter the recording standby state. This allows sound from the external device to be
output to the speakers of the multi-cradle.

Recording from an external device (page 67)

Using the multi-cradle with the unit’s battery

If you unplug the AC adapter from the multi-cradle and then insert the unit into the multi­cradle, the cradle’s power will be supplied from the unit.
You can, for example, use the unit outdoors with the multi-cradle functioning as external
speakers, which is quite handy.

• When the multi-cradle is not connected to the AC adapter, audio output from the speakers
decreases. Also, the lithium-ion battery in the unit is consumed.

Battery duration (page 177)

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Setting the calendar (date & time)

Once you set the calendar correctly, the correct recording date & time information is stored
in each file (timestamp function). Also, because each file name makes use of the recording
date & time information, we recommend that you set the calendar correctly.
The following procedure describes how to set the calendar to “2010.DEC.20 24H 13:30”.

Turn on the power.

1

2

Turning on the power (page 36)

Tap MENU.

The setting menu appears.

• In the FM mode, the screen display will be
different.

Tap +/– to select “ COMMON MENU”.

3

Tap .

4

The “COMMON MENU” screen appears.

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Tap +/– to select “DATE & TIME”.

5

Tap .

6

The “DATE & TIME” screen appears.

Set up the date and time.

7

Tap

c

24H/12H (AM/PM), hour, or minute.

dTap +/– to change the value of the

selected setting.

Tap .

8

The date and time are set and the unit returns to
the “COMMON MENU” screen.

Tap MENU to exit the menu.

/ to select year, month, day,

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Display

Switching information display

While the unit is stopping in the RECORD mode or MUSIC mode, pressing the STOP ()
button displays the current time and file information. Pressing the button again returns to the
original screen.
(Example: In the case of MIC_A folder)

Basic screen

Information screen

RECORD mode

MUSIC mode

* Regarding the MUSIC folder, even if the folder contains a playback file, the recording date

& time information is not displayed. Also, the remaining recording time is not displayed.

Press the

STOP button

Press the

STOP button

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Recording

Information you want to know before recording

About wind noise

The unit comes with a high performance built-in microphone. Therefore, if wind or your own
breath hits the microphone directly, the wind or breathing noise is also recorded.
In this case, we recommend that you set the “LOW CUT FILTER” setting (
“ON”, and then start recording.

About the possible recording time

The possible recording time is the total time that can be achieved from the moment the unit
starts recording to the moment it ends, assuming the unit is in its default state (shipped from
factory with no recording data on the unit) and the recording mode is not changed during the
operation.
Depending on the recording mode, the quality and possible recording time may change.
When shipped, the unit is set to “MP3 192kbps”, but you can change the recording mode
according to your use.
Also, the possible recording time will vary depending on the condition of data on the SD/
SDHC card, its card type, and manufacturer of the card.

REC MODE (page 132)

• In the AC operation mode, the maximum continuous recording timer per file is 24 hours.
However, when the size of the recording file exceeds 2GB, recording stops at 2GB. A new
file is created, and then recording starts again using the new file. No content is recorded
during the interval (about 2 seconds) from the time recording stops to the time recording
starts again.

page 136) to

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About the external recording mode (external input/microphone)

Regarding the external input (line)/microphone socket on the unit, you can use the “EXT INPUT”
menu to switch between “MIC” and “LINE” (HEAD PHONE, LINE IN:PORTABLE, LINE IN:
COMPO).

EXT INPUT(page 138)

To use an external microphone



From the “EXT INPUT” menu, select “MIC”. The screen displays “MIC”.
Connect the external input (line)/microphone socket of the unit with a
stereo microphone (commercially available) for recording.

• When purchasing an external microphone, make sure the microphone

meets the following recommended specification.

Recommended specification:

• Type: Electret condenser/plug-in power system

• Impedance: 2 k

• Power: Guaranteed to operate at 1.3 V

• Plug: Mini-plug (3.5

• If you use one that is not on the recommended external microphone list, normal recording
may not be possible.

To connect to other audio devices



From the “EXT INPUT” menu, select “HEAD PHONE”, “LINE IN:
PORTABLE”, or “LINE IN:COMPO” according to the device to use. The
screen display changes to “LINE”.

HEAD PHONE LINE IN:PORTABLE LINE IN:COMPO

• By using recording scenes, you can set up the unit much easier (page 56).

• Recorded files are automatically stored in the LINE (L) folder.

:

)

I

MIC indicatorMIC indicator

LINE indicatorLINE indicator

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Using the scene select function

A recording scene contains recording settings (recording mode, microphone sensitivity, etc)
which are suitable for this particular scene. You can select from the three preset microphone
recording scenes and three preset line-in recording scenes. The settings for each recording
scene are listed below.

Settings for microphone recording



Preset recording scene

INTERVIEW MEETING/LECTURE MUSIC

Most suitable for
recording interviews and
conversations

REC MODE MP3: 64kbps MP3: 192kbps PCM: 44.1kHz

MIC SENS. LOW HIGH HIGH

MIC ALC ON ON OFF

MIC MODE STEREO STEREO STEREO

LOW CUT ON ON OFF

PEAK LIMITER OFF OFF OFF

SELF TIMER OFF OFF OFF

VAS OFF OFF OFF

EXT INPUT MIC MIC MIC

AUTO DIVIDE OFF OFF OFF

Most suitable for
recording sound coming
from all directions, such
as in a meeting

Most suitable for recording
high quality sound such
as musical instruments
and animal sounds

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Settings for line-in recording



Preset recording scene

HEAD PHONE PORTABLE COMPO*

Use this setting when
connecting to the
headphones socket to
perform recording.

REC MODE MP3: 192kbps MP3: 192kbps MP3: 192kbps

MIC SENS. HIGH HIGH HIGH

MIC ALC ON ON ON

MIC MODE STEREO STEREO STEREO

LOW CUT OFF OFF OFF

PEAK LIMITER OFF OFF OFF

SELF TIMER OFF OFF OFF

VAS OFF OFF OFF

EXT INPUT HEAD PHONE LINE IN:PORTABLE LINE IN:COMPO
AUTO DIVIDE OFF OFF OFF

Use this setting when
connecting to the
line-out terminal of
a portable device to
perform recording.

Use this setting when
connecting to the line-out
terminal of a component
stereo system, AV
amplifier, etc.

* Component Stereo System

• Each recording setting, such as recording mode and microphone sensitivity, can be
changed from their menu. (page 124)

• After a recording scene is set up, if you use the menu to change an individual recording
setting, all other settings for the scene remain unchanged. (For example, after the
recording scene “INTERVIEW” is set up, if you use the menu to change the “MIC SENS.”
setting to “HIGH”, all other settings in the “INTERVIEW” scene still remain unchanged.)

• You can change and register each preset setting to your liking. (page 144)

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Selecting a recording scene

Turn on the power.

1

2

3

4

Turning on the power (page 36)

Switch to the RECORD mode.

Switching operation mode/folder(page 31)

Press the SCENE/GUIDE button ( ).

The current recording scene appears.

• When you bought the unit or when no recording
scene is set, by default the recording scene is
“INTERVIEW”.

Tap / to select a desired recording
scene.

• While selecting a recording scene, you can tap
MENU to check the recording settings of the
selected scene.

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Tap .

Recording scene iconRecording scene icon

5

The selected recording scene is set and the unit
returns to the basic screen.

• The icon for the selected recording scene
appears on the screen.

OFF None

INTERVIEW PORTABLE

HEADPHONE

MEETING/
LECTURE

MUSIC

COMPO

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Recording

ALC OFF

ALC ON

Recording
level
displayed

Recording
level not
displayed

ALC OFF

ALC ON

Recording
level
displayed

Recording
level not
displayed

This section describes how to use the built-in microphone for recording.
If the “SCENE SELECT” setting is set to “MUSIC” or the “MIC ALC” setting is “OFF”, you can
manually adjust the recording level according to the content of recording or the sound level.

Turn on the power.

1

2

3

Turning on the power (page 36)

Select a folder for recordings.

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

Select a recording scene.

Selecting a recording scene (page 56)

• If the “SCENE SELECT” setting is set to “MUSIC”
or the “MIC ALC” setting is “OFF”, proceed to

4

step

to adjust the recording level.
(If a number appears on the bottom right side of
the screen, this indicates ALC is off.)

• If the “SCENE SELECT” setting is not set to
“MUSIC” or the “MIC ALC” setting is “ON”, you
don’t need to adjust the recording level. Instead,
skip to step

5

.

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Adjust the recording level (only if the

Level meterLevel meter

4

“SCENE SELECT” setting is set to
“MUSIC” or the “MIC ALC” setting is
“OFF”).

Use the following procedure to adjust the recording
level.

cPress the REC button ({).

The recording standby screen appears.

• In this state, recording has not started.

• You can use the stereo earphones to monitor

the recording sound. Use (+/–) to adjust the
sound volume.

dWhen recording musical instruments,

etc., produce sound in the direction of
the microphone.

The level meter extends to the right as the
recording level increases. The further it extends
to the right, the louder sound the microphone
collects.

eTap / to adjust the recording

level.

• You can adjust the displayed recording level

from 0 to 30. The recording level can be
set for each microphone sensitivity. If the
recording level is set to 0, no sound will be
recorded.

Recording

130130

level
MICSENS.

(to be continued on next page)

LOW HIGH

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• In the range where the LED light does not

come on quickly, try as much as possible to
increase the recording level (level meters
extending to the right) by tapping

so that

you can collect more sound.

• If the LED light flashes quickly, tap to

slightly lower the recording level until the LED
light goes off.

• If the LED still lights after you have dropped

the recording level to 1, change the “MIC
SENS.” setting to “LOW”.
If the level meter does not reach an
appropriate recording level after you have
increased the recording level to 30, change
the “MIC SENS.” setting to “HIGH”.

MIC SENS. (page 133)

• An appropriate recording level is achieved

when the level meters do not extend to the far
right and the LED light does not flash quickly
even after you increase the sound you want to
record to its maximum.

• Generally speaking, we recommend that you

adjust the level to around -6. If the LED light
flashes quickly, this indicates the input level is
too high and distorted sound will be recorded.

* If the LED light menu is set to “OFF”, the LED

light does not come on.

LED SETTING (page 150)

LEDlightLEDlight

If the recording

If the recording
level is too low

level is too low

If the recording

If the recording

level is too high

level is too high

Appropriate

Appropriate
recording level

recording level

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Press the REC button ({).

5

The LED light comes on and recording starts.

• During recording, do not touch or move the unit;
otherwise any contact sound will be recorded.

• During recording, you can press the REC button
({) to pause, and then press it again to resume
recording.

• During recording, you can set an index mark.

Setting an index mark (page 82)

• The recorded file is saved in the folder specified
in step 2.

Press the STOP button ().

6

The LED light goes off and recording ends. The
basic screen returns.

LEDlightLEDlight

Folder name

Folder name
/file number

/file number

Rec remain

Rec remain
time

time

Elapsed recording

Elapsed recording
time

time

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Setting recording EQ

With the recording EQ function, you can record using your desired sound quality, such as by
emphasizing the bass range or middle range.

• Recording EQ can be set for microphone recording (using folders A to D).

• Recording EQ can only be set in the recording standby state. (The “SCENE SELECT”
setting is set to “MUSIC” or “MIC ALC” setting is set to “OFF”.)

Recording (page 58)

About the preset recording EQ

The unit comes with seven preset recording EQ modes: FLAT, SUPER BASS, BASS,
MIDDLE, BASS &TREBLE, TREBLE, and SUPER TREBLE, plus a USER option that you
can use to set up 5-band recording.
The seven preset recording EQ modes have the following features.

FLAT

SUPER BASS

BASS MIDDLE

BASS&TREBLE

TREBLE

SUPER TREBLE

Record with
no particular
sound range
emphasized.

Record by
emphasizing
the bass
range
strongly.

Record by
emphasizing
the bass
range slightly.

Record by
emphasizing
the middle
range.

Record by
emphasizing
the bass and
treble ranges
slightly.

Record by
emphasizing
the treble
range slightly.

• When the unit is shipped, the USER setting is same as FLAT.

• The seven preset recording EQ modes cannot be modified.
If you want to fine tune your recording EQ mode, select USER and then customize it.

Setting your favorite recording EQ mode (only when USER is selected) (page 64)

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Record by
emphasizing
the treble
range
strongly.

Selecting a preset recording EQ mode

Turn on the power.

1

2

3

4

5

6

Turning on the power (page 36)

Switch to the RECORD mode.

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

Change the “MIC ALC” setting to “OFF” or
the “SCENE SELECT” setting to “MUSIC”.

MIC ALC (page 134)

Press the REC button ({).

The “STANDBY” screen appears.

Tap MENU.

The “REC MENU” screen appears.

Tap +/– to select “REC EQ”, and then tap

.

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Tap / to select a recording EQ

7

mode, and then tap

The selected recording EQ is set and the “REC
MENU” screen returns.
You can select one of the seven preset recording
EQ modes, or the user-defined USER mode.

• If you select USER, see “Setting your favorite
recording EQ mode (only when USER is
selected)” (
recording EQ mode.

page 64) and set your favorite

.

Tap MENU.

8

The “STANDBY” screen returns.

• After adjusting the recording level, press the
REC button ({) again to start recording.

• While setting a recording EQ mode, you can
press the STOP button () to cancel the
operation and return to the previous state.

• The recording EQ setting is not lost when you turn off the power, or when you turn off
the power and remove the battery power. However, if you remove the battery without first
turning off the power, the setting will be lost.

Setting your favorite recording EQ mode (only when USER is selected)

When you select USER as the recording EQ mode, you can customize this mode by
changing each of the five bands of the recording EQ mode.

Change the recording EQ mode to

1

“USER”.

Selecting a preset recording EQ mode

(page 63)

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Tap –.

2

The 150Hz frequency band is highlighted and
selected.

Tap / to select a frequency band

3

you want to change.

The selected frequency band is highlighted.

• The following frequency bands are available:
150Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 4kHz, and 12kHz.

Tap +/– to change the level of the selected

4

frequency band.

You can change the level from –12dB to 12dB (25
increments), with each increment being 1dB. The
larger the dB number, the stronger it becomes.

• Tapping + increases the level.

• Tapping – decreases the level.

• To modify another frequency band, repeat steps

3

and 4.

• While making changes, if you want to cancel
the operation, press the STOP button (). The
screen in step

1

returns.

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Tap .

5

The “USER” setting is finished and the unit returns
to the “REC MENU” screen.

Tap MENU.

6

The unit returns to the “STANDBY” screen.

• During the operation, if you press the STOP button () twice, the “STANDBY” screen
returns.

• The USER mode you just set up is not lost when you turn off the power, or when you turn
off the power and remove the battery power. However, if you remove the battery without
first turning off the power, the setting will be lost.

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Recording from an external device

Toexternalinput
(line)/microphone
socket

Audiodevice

Toaudiooutput(headphones
output/lineoutput)terminal

(Commercially
availablecable,
conversion
adapter,etc.)

L R

Commerciallyavailablestereoaudiocable

Toexternalinput
(line)/microphone
socket

Audiodevice

Toaudiooutput(headphones
output/lineoutput)terminal

(Commercially
availablecable,
conversion
adapter,etc.)

L R

Commerciallyavailablestereoaudiocable

Turn on the power.

1

2

3

4

Turning on the power (page 36)

Switch to the RECORD mode.

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

Use a commercially available stereo
audio cable to connect the audio output
terminal (headphones output/line output)
of an external device to the external input
(line)/ microphone socket of the unit.

Change the recording scene to “COMPO”,
“PORTABLE”, or “HEAD PHONE”,
according to the external device.

Selecting a recording scene (page 56)

• The selected recording scene’s icon appears on
the screen.

RecordingsceneiconRecordingsceneicon

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Press the REC button ({).

5

• The “STANDBY” screen appears and the level
meter extends to the left or right according
to the input sound volume. When this screen
appears, the actual recording has not started.
Instead, you start playback on the external
device, and then adjust its sound volume so that
even when the volume of the sound you want
to record increases to its maximum, the level
meter still extends to the right from the center
position* and PEAK does not appear.
* We recommend that you set the level meter

to around “–6dB”.

Press the REC button ({) again.

6

Recording starts.

• The recording will be stored in the LINE (L)
folder automatically.

Stop playback on the external device, and

7

then press the STOP button () to stop
recording.

Using the auto divide function

When you are performing line-in recording from a CD player, MD player, or another external
device, you can use the auto divide function to automatically divide recorded data into files. If
this function is turned on, when the unit detects a silence exceeding two seconds, it pauses
recording and interprets the silence as a break between two sound tracks. It automatically
divides the data as follows: file 1 for track 1, file 2 for track 2, etc.

• This function is valid only during line-in MP3 recording.

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Turn on the power.

1

2

3

4

5

Turning on the power (page 36)

Switch to the RECORD mode.

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

Tap MENU.

The menu appears.

Tap +/– to select “ REC MENU”, and then

.

tap

The “REC MENU” screen appears.

Tap +/– to select “AUTO DIVIDE”, and
then tap

The “AUTO DIVIDE” setting screen appears.

.

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Tap +/– to select “ON” or “OFF”, and then

6

.

tap

OFF: Do not set up auto divide.
ON (Auto Stop):

The auto divide function activates when no
sound is detected for two seconds.
When no sound is detected for more than
two seconds, the unit pauses; when sound is
detected again, recording resumes.
When there is no sound for more than
15 seconds, recording ends.

ON (Manual Stop):

The auto divide function activates when no
sound is detected for two seconds.
When no sound is detected for more than
two seconds, the unit pauses; when sound is
detected again, recording resumes.
Even when there is no sound for more than
15 seconds, the unit still pauses; recording does
not end until you press the STOP button ().

• ON (Auto Stop) is good for line-in recording
from a CD. ON (Manual Stop) is good for line-in
recording from a cassette tape; even if there is
no sound for more than 15 seconds when you
change the tape from side A to side B, the unit
will pause.

• The auto divide function may not work in the
following cases: CD live album where silence is
less than 2 seconds, or where silence cannot be
detected when recording from a cassette tape
with intense noise or motor sound.

Tap MENU to exit the menu.

* When the auto divide function is “ON”, appears on the screen.

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Playback

Playing a file

Use the following procedure to play a music file or a file that you have recorded using the
unit.

Turn on the power.

1

2

3

Turning on the power (page 36)

Select the folder containing the file you want to play.

A to D: Folders containing files recorded from the built-in microphone
L: Folder containing files created from line-in recording.
FM: Folder containing files with recorded FM radio.
M: Folder containing music files transferred from your PC
P1 to P5: Folder containing playlist files within the M folder

: RECYCLE folder

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

• If the RECORD mode is used, proceed to step
proceed to step

Tap LIST.

The list screen appears.

4

.

3

. If the MUSIC folder is used,

Tap +/– to select a file to play.

4

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Tap .

5

The basic screen returns and the file plays.

• Depending on the file, the elapsed playing time
and the actual elapsed time may be different.

• Depending on the file, registered artist name,
title name, etc. may not be displayed.

• During playback, any long file name will scroll
off the screen.

MIC_A to MIC_D (A to D), LINE (L), FM

z

MUSIC (M folder)

z

Filenumber/
Totalfilenumber
Foldername

Filename
Elapsedplayingtime

Elapsedplayingtime
indication
Filetype

Filenumber/
Totalfilenumber

Foldername

Elapsedplayingtime
indication

Filetype

Press the STOP() button.

6

Playback stops and the basic screen returns.

SoundEQmodeindication

Stateindication

Totalplayingtime

Bitrate(MP3)andsampling
frequency(PCM)

SoundEQmodeindication

Stateindication

Fileinformation
 Titlename

Artistname
 Albumname

Totalplayingtime

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To fast forward

During playback, if you tap and then hold for more than one second, fast forward starts.
Once fast forward starts, it will continue even if you remove your finger from the button.

If you want to return to the normal playback speed, tap

.

To rewind

During playback, if you tap and then hold for more than one second, rewind starts.
Once rewind starts, it will continue even if you remove your finger from the button.

If you want to return to the normal playback speed, tap

.

To skip to the next or previous file

During playback* or stop, each tap of skips to the next file, and each tap of skips to
the previous file.
* When the “TIME SKIP” setting is turned on, the time skip function becomes active.

To skip forward or backward by specified time interval

If the “TIME SKIP” setting has been set to a time interval, during playback, tapping or

skips forward or backward by the specified time interval only.

TIME SKIP (page 141)

• If the file skip position or index mark position is closer than the time skip position, the unit
will skip to that position.

• If the “TIME SKIP” setting is turned on, to skip to the next or previous file, stop the file
playback first, and then tap

or once.

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Playback functions and settings

The unit provides many functions to enable effective language learning or playback of
recorded meetings. For details, see the following pages.

Function Effect Setting

You can speed up or slow down
playback. When you come to a section

Fast playback/slow
playback

(page 76)

Time search for
playback

(page 79)

A-B repeat playback

(page 78)

Phrase playback

(page 77)

which is difficult to hear, you can slow
down playback. If you want to move fast
through a certain section, you can speed
up playback. This is a convenient way to
use playback to your liking.
(This function does not work for PCM
recordings.)

You can specify a position in a file to skip
to for playback.

During playback, you can specify a
segment of the file (point A to point B)
and then play that segment repeatedly.

This function allows you to rewind during
playback by the specified number of
seconds only. This is useful when you
are listening to short phrases of music or
you just missed an important part in your
language study. You can return by using
just one button.

MP3: From 50 to 200%
WMA: From 50 to 120%

–

–

1 to 5 seconds

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Function Effect Setting

OFF, 5 seconds,

Time skip

(page 73 and 141)

Repeat mode

(page 140)

Sound EQ

(page 142)

Index function

(page 82)

During playback of a file, you can skip by
the pre-determined amount of time.

You can specify how to repeat files.

You can select a desired sound quality
for playback.
The sound EQ is enabled only when
stereo earphones are used during
playback.

Once you set an index mark in a file,
you can quickly jump to it when listening
to the file later. (This function cannot
be used in the MUSIC (M) / LINE (L) /
RECYCLE (

) folder.)

10 seconds,
30 seconds, 1 minute,
5 minutes, 10 minutes,
15 minutes

OFF, ONE REPEAT,
FOLDER, FOLDER
RANDOM, ALL
REPEAT, ALL
RANDOM

FLAT, BASS, POP,
ROCK, JAZZ, CLEAR
VOICE, USER

–

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Changing the playback speed

When learning a language or musical instrument, you may want to slow down the playback
speed. On the other hand, you may want to speed up the slow sections of a meeting. The
unit allows you to adjust the playback speed as needed. The audio is digitally adjusted and
is done automatically, and the musical interval does not change when you listen to it.

• For PCM recordings, you cannot change the playback speed.

During playback, tap .

1

The playback speed appears.

• Pressing the STOP button () returns the
speed to 100%.

PlaybackspeedindicatorPlaybackspeedindicator

To speed up playback, tap .

2

Each tap of the button further increases the
playback speed.

To slow down playback, tap .

Each tap of the button further decreases the
playback speed.

• For SLOW playback, you can decrease the
speed by 5% each time. For FAST playback,
you can increase the speed by 10% each time.

NORMAL SLOW FAST

MP3 100%

WMA 100%

From 50% to 100%, at 5% interval From 100% to 200%, at 10% interval

From 50% to 100%, at 5% interval From 100% to 120%, at 10% interval

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Tap .

3

The unit returns to the playback screen.

• When you turn off the power, the unit returns to
its normal playback speed.

Performing phrase playback

During playback, this function enables you to rewind by only the specified number of
seconds. This is useful when you are listening to short phrases of music or just missed an
important audio portion.

During playback, tap BACK.

The unit rewinds by the specified number of seconds
and plays again.

PHRASE PLAY (page 141)

• You can press the BACK button again if you want to hear the “phrase” again.

• During A-B repeat playback, phrase playback will take place within the A-B segment.

• If the specified number of seconds is longer than the current playback position from the
beginning of the file, then playback will start from the beginning of the file.

• Regardless of how large the specified number of seconds is, playback will only go as far
back to the beginning of the file but not the previous file.

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Performing A-B repeat playback (segment repeat playback)

During playback, you can specify a segment of the file (point A to point B) and then play that
segment continuously.

Play the file you want to perform A-B

1

repeat playback.

Playing a file (page 71)

Tap LIST at the position you want to start

2

the segment for A-B repeat.

The start position indicator lights.

Tap LIST at the position you want to end

3

the segment for A-B repeat.

This segment will play continuously until you
release A-B repeat playback.

• During A-B repeat playback, performing any of the following operations releases A-B
repeat playback.

- Tapping LIST again

- Pressing the STOP button ()

- Tapping

• Even during A-B repeat playback, you can change the playback speed ( page 76), set
index marks ( page 82), or perform phrase playback ( page 77).

• You cannot set up A-B repeat playback if point A and point B are too close.

• After setting up point A, if you do not set up point B, the end of the file will become point B.

• Point A and point B must both be set within the same file.

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/

Start position indicatorStart position indicator

A-BrepeatindicatorA-Brepeatindicator

Performing time search for playback

You can specify a position in a file for playback, using time.

Turn on the power. While in the RECORD

1

mode or MUSIC mode, tap MENU.

• If you tapped MENU while the unit stopped,
proceed to step 2. If you tapped MENU during
playback, proceed to step

Tap +/– to select “ PLAY MENU”, and

2

then tap

The “PLAY MENU” screen appears.

Tap +/– to select “TIME SEARCH”, and

3

then tap

The “TIME SEARCH” screen appears.

Enter the current time.

4

Tap / to select hour (H), minute (M), or
second (S).
Tap +/– to change each of the values.

00:00:00~99:59:59

Hour Minute Second

.

.

3

.

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Tap .

5

The unit skips to the specified time position and
the file plays again.

• Time search playback applies only to the currently selected file.

About playback in the MUSIC mode

The MUSIC (M) folder stores MP3 and WMA files transferred from your PC, as well as WAV
file recorded on the unit. You can create sub folders within the MUSIC (M) folder to store and
play files.

Using Windows Media Player to transfer music files (page 156)

About MYLIST1 to MYLIST5 files



• The MUSIC folder comes with five playlist files (MYLIST1 to MYLIST5)
by default. You can register files in the MUSIC folder to each of
MYLIST1 to MYLIST5 playlist and then play the files according to your
favorite order.

Using the playlists (in MUSIC folder only) (page 88)

Sorting the MUSIC folder files



Within the MUSIC folder, files are sorted
automatically by their names in ascending order.
Sorting is based on the number that appears at
the beginning of each file name.
If there are some files starting with 001, some
with 01, and some with 1, then 001 takes priority
over 01 and then 1.

1track1.wma

1track1.wma
2track2.wma

2track2.wma

001track1.wma

001track1.wma
002track2.wma

002track2.wma
003track3.wma

003track3.wma

01track1.wma

01track1.wma
02track2.wma

02track2.wma
03track3.wma

03track3.wma

Mfolder

Mfolder

001track1.wma

001track1.wma
002track2.wma

002track2.wma
003track3.wma

003track3.wma

01track1.wma

01track1.wma
02track2.wma

02track2.wma
03track3.wma

03track3.wma

1track1.wma

1track1.wma
2track2.wma

2track2.wma

Sortedaccording

Sortedaccording
tothenumberat

tothenumberat
thebeginningof

thebeginningof
eachfile

eachfile

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Folder skip function

FolderskipindicationFolderskipindication

While playing a file in the MUSIC mode,

1

press the SCENE button (

The folder skip mode is active.

Tap / to select a folder to play.

2

Each tap skips to the first file of a folder.

When you want to exit folder skip mode, tap the SCENE button ( ) or

3

.

• Variable speed playback, A-B repeat playback, and menu operations are disabled
during folder skip mode.

• You cannot skip over a folder that contains a playlist of over 3,000 songs.

).

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Editing

Setting or erasing an index mark

When you set an index mark at a desired position in a file, you can quickly skip to that
position during playback.

Skipping to the next/previous index mark (page 82)

Setting an index mark

• You cannot set index marks in files stored in the MUSIC (M) folder, LINE (L) folder, and
RECYCLE folder (

During recording, recording pause, or

playback, tap MODE to set an index mark
at the desired position.

“INDEX SETTING” appears and the index is set.

• After you set an index mark, recording or
playback will continue and so you can use the
same operation to set another index mark at a
different position.

• Index marks in a file will disappear if you divide
the file.

• You can set a maximum of 36 index marks.

Skipping to the next/previous index mark

).

During playback*1 of a file with index marks set, tapping once skips to the next index.
Similarly, tapping
*1When the “TIME SKIP” setting is turned on, the time skip function becomes active.

To skip forward or backward by specified time interval (page 73)
TIME SKIP (page 141)

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once skips to the previous index.

Erasing index marks

Turn on the power.

1

2

3

4

5

Turning on the power (page 36)

Select the folder containing the desired
file for erasing index marks.

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

Tap MENU.

The menu appears.

Tap +/– to select “ ERASE”, and then
tap

.

The “ERASE MENU” screen appears.

Tap +/– to select “INDEX”, and then tap

.

The list screen appears.

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Tap +/– to select a file for erasing its

6

index marks, and then tap

Tap / to select “YES”.

7

• If you want to cancel the operation, select “NO”.

Tap .

8

After “ERASING” appears, the index mark is
erased and the unit returns to the basic screen.

• Erasing index marks from a file does not erase
the audio part of the file.

• This function erases all index marks in a file.
This means you cannot choose to erase just
one index mark in the file.

.

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Dividing a file

You can use this function to divide a file into two, thus allowing you to get rid of unneeded
parts or extract only those that are needed.

• Files stored in the MUSIC (M) folder and RECYCLE (

• To use this function, there must be empty space in the microSD card.

• This function cannot be used when a folder is full.

Play the file you want to divide.

1

2

3

Playing a file (page 71)

At the position you want to divide, press
the STOP button ().

Tap MENU.

The menu appears.

) folder cannot be divided.

85

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Tap +/– to select “ EDIT MENU”, and

4

then tap

The “EDIT MENU” screen appears.

Tap +/– to select “DIVIDE”, and then tap

5

.

The “DIVIDE” screen appears.

Tap / to select “YES”.

6

• If you do not want to divide the file, select “NO”
instead.

Tap .

7

The message on the screen changes from
“DIVIDING” to “DIVIDING COMPLETE!”, indicating
the file has been divided.

• While the file is being divided, the LED light flashes.

• After the file is divided, the number of files in the
folder increases by one.

• If a file containing index marks is divided, the index marks will
disappear after the file is divided.

• The file may not be divided exactly at the specified position.
Instead, it may be divided slightly before or after the position.

• If there is no empty space in the microSD card, or if there is
already a total of 199 files in the folder, you cannot use this
function to divide a file.

.

How the file division function works and how file names are determined



Example: Dividing the 001A_100101_0000.MP3 file

Beforefileisdivided

001A1001010000.MP3

Dividethefile

002A1002021030.MP3

Filenameautomatically
changes

Afterfileisdivided

001A1001010000.MP3 002A1001010000.MP3

003A1002021030.MP3

When you divide the file 001A_100101_0000.MP3, a new file 002A_100101_0000.MP3 is
created. However, if a file with the same file number already exists in the folder, this file will
give up its number to the new file created; instead, it will take on a new file number.
In this example, when you divide 001A_100101_0000.MP3, this results in
001A_100101_0000.MP3 and 002A_100101_0000.MP3. In the same folder, the file
002A_100202_1030.MP3 becomes 003A_100202_1030.MP3 automatically.

• The divided parts of a file overlap slightly. The overlap time and recording time required
for file division are listed below.

Recording mode Overlap time File recording time

32kbps About 8 seconds About 16 seconds or more

64kbps About 4 seconds About 8 seconds or more

MP3

128kbps About 2 seconds About 4 seconds or more

192kbps

About less than 1 second About 2 seconds or more320kbps

PCM 44.1kHz

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Using the playlists (in MUSIC folder only)

The unit provides five playlist files in the MUSIC (M) folder by default. You can edit the
playlist files (MYLIST1.M3U to MYLIST5.M3U). This allows you to play your favorite songs in
the MUSIC (M) folder in the desired order.

• You can register songs only to the playlist files stored in the MUSIC (M) folder.

• MYLIST1 to MYLIST5 cannot be erased.

• Do not edit MYLIST from your PC.

• Each MYLIST can have up to 99 files registered.

• If you select English, French, German or Spanish in “ID3 LANGUAGE”, you cannot register
files with Russian file names in a playlist, and you cannot play back files registered in a
playlist with Russian file names while Russian is selected.
If you select Russian in “ID3 LANGUAGE”, you cannot register files with French, German or
Spanish file names in a playlist, and you cannot play back files registered in a playlist with
French, German or Spanish file names while one of these three languages is selected.

ID3 LANGUAGE (page 152)

Registering a file or folder in a playlist (MYLIST)

Select a MUSIC (M) folder.

1

2

3

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

Tap +/– or / to select a file or folder
to register to the playlist, and then tap
MENU.

The “ADD TO MYLIST” screen appears.

Tap / to select a playlist (from
MYLIST1 to MYLIST5), and then tap

The file or folder is registered to the selected
playlist.

.

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Changing the play order of files in a playlist

Use the following procedure to change the play order of files in a playlist.

Select a playlist (P1 to P5) you want to use to change its playback order.

1

2

3

4

5

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

The selected playlist appears on the list screen.

Tap +/– to select a file you want to use to
change its playback order, and then tap
MENU.

The “EDIT MYLIST” screen appears.

Tap +/– to select “CHANGE ORDER”, and
then tap

Tap +/– to move the selected file to a
desired play position.

The icon of the selected file changes to .

Tap .

The playback order of the playlist is changed.

.

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De-registering a file from a playlist (MYLIST)

Use the following procedure to de-register a file from a playlist.

• De-registering a file from a playlist does not erase the actual file.

Select a playlist (P1 to P5) you want to use to de-register a file.

1

2

3

4

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

The selected playlist appears on the list screen.

Tap +/– to select a file you want to de­register, and then tap MENU.

• In this example, we want to de-register “04
song.mp3”.

Tap +/– to select “ERASE”, and then tap

.

Tap / to select “YES”, and then tap

.

The selected file is de-registered from the playlist.

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De-registering all files from a playlist (MYLIST)

Use the following procedure to de-register all files from a playlist.

• De-registering a file from a playlist does not erase the actual file.

Select a playlist (P1 to P5) you want to de-register all files from it.

1

2

3

4

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

The selected playlist appears on the list screen.

Tap MENU.

The “EDIT MYLIST” screen appears.

Tap +/– to select “ERASE ALL”, and then

.

tap

Tap / to select “YES”, and then tap

.

All files are removed from the playlist, and “No
File” appears on the screen.

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Using FM radio

Listening to FM radio

You can use the unit to listen to FM radio.

Turn on the power.

1

2

3

4



Radio broadcast can be output to the speakers even when your stereo earphones are
connected.

Turning on the power (page 36)

Plug the stereo earphones into the
headphones socket.

Switch to the FM RADIO mode.

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

Tap / to select an FM station you
want to listen to.

About selecting FM station (page 94)

Specifying where to output radio broadcast

OUTPUT (page 148)

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About radio reception



• Because headphones also act as an antenna, be sure to plug the supplied stereo
earphones into the headphones socket of the unit. Also, try as much as possible to
straighten the cord of the stereo earphones during use.

When using the multi-cradle, plug the stereo earphones into the headphones socket

of the multi-cradle (ICR-XPS01MF only).

• If you are listening to radio broadcast near a TV, color distor tion may occur on the
TV or noise from the TV may enter the unit. Therefore, move away from the TV
before listening to the radio.

• FM teletext is not supported.

• When receiving FM radio, depending on the reception state, noise may make it
difficult to listen to the radio. If this happens, change the radio setting’s “STEREO/
MONO” to “MONO”. Then, because you always get mono sound regardless of the
reception state, you may find it easier to listen to the broadcast.

STEREO/MONO (page 149)

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About selecting FM station

The unit allows you to select an FM station using one of the following methods.

PRESET MODE

z

In this mode, you can select from stations registered in advance using the
auto preset function.

AUTO PRESET (page 148)

FREQUENCY MODE

z

In this mode, you keep changing the frequency until you find an FM station
you want to listen to.
Two station selection methods are available: auto station selection method
which automatically selects stations with strong signal (AUTO SCAN), or
manually selecting stations (MANUAL TUNING).

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Selecting from registered stations (preset station selection)

Turn on the power.

1

2

Turning on the power (page 36)

Switch to the FM RADIO mode.

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

Tap to switch to PRESET MODE.

3

• Tapping repeatedly switches between PRESET
MODE and FREQUENCY MODE.

• When you switch to PRESET MODE, channels
appear on the screen.

Tap / to change channel.

4

• Each tap switches the channels of currently
registered stations (maximum 20 channels) in
their order.

Channel indicationChannel indication

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Manually selecting a station (manual tuning)

If there is a unregistered FM station you want to listen to, you can use this method to tune in
to the station.

Turn on the power.

1

2

3

4

Turning on the power (page 36)

Switch to the FM RADIO mode.

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

Tap to switch to FREQUENCY MODE.

• Tapping repeatedly switches between PRESET
MODE and FREQUENCY MODE.

• When you switch to FREQUENCY MODE, the
channel display disappears from the screen.

Tap / to select a frequency.

Manual station selection

z

Each tap (single press) increases (or
decreases) the frequency by 0.05 MHz.

Automatic station selection

z

If you tap for more than 2 seconds,
“SEARCHING...” appears on the screen
and the frequency automatically increases
(or decreases). When a broadcast station is
received, the operation then stops automatically.

• If the signal is weak and reception is bad, the

unit does not stop automatically.

• If there are interference signals nearby, the

interference signals may be received and
then the unit stops.

Channel indication

Channel indication

disappears

disappears

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Adding or deleting a station

Adding a station

When broadcast from an FM station is received, you can register the station to a desired
channel (maximum 20 channels). Later, you can select the registered channel in PRESET
MODE.

Select a FM station you want to register.

1

2

3

Selecting from registered stations (preset
station selection) (page 95)
Manually selecting a station (manual
tuning) (page 96)

Tap LIST.

The “EDIT PRESET” screen appears.

Tap +/– to select “REGISTER”.

• If you want to cancel the operation, select
“CANCEL”.

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Tap .

4

“REGISTER” flashes and channels appear.

Tap / to select a channel you want

5

to use to register the station (channels 1
to 20).

If you want to cancel the registration, press the
STOP button ().

Tap .

6

• The station is registered to the channel.

• Any station previously registered to the channel
is overwritten.

Channel indicationChannel indication

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Deleting a station

In PRESET MODE, select a station you

1

want to delete.

Selecting from registered stations (preset
station selection) (page 95)

Tap LIST.

2

The “EDIT PRESET” screen appears.

Tap +/– to select “DELETE”.

3

• If you want to cancel the operation, select
“CANCEL”.

Tap .

4

“DELETE” flashes.

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Tap .

5

The selected station is deleted. The station
following the deleted one is now received. (If the
next station does not exist, then the unit returns to
channel 1.)

Initializing presets

You can cancel added or removed registrations and other changes to the preset channel
settings, and return them to their default conditions.

Switch to the FM RADIO mode.

1

2

3

Switching operation mode/folder (page 31)

Tap LIST.

The “EDIT PRESET” screen appears.

Tap +/– to select “INIT PRESET”, and then

.

tap

The “INIT PRESET” screen appears.

• If you want to cancel the operation, select “NO”.

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