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SON^
1C Recorder
Operating Instructions
V O I C E F I L E
3-865-520-11 (1)
ICD-55
©1998 by Sony Corporation
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Owner's Record
The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located
inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ICD-55
Serial No.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
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Table of Contents
What is the ICD-55 IC recorder?.....................................................................4
Features............................................................................................................5
Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the Battery
Step 2: Setting the Clock.................................................................................B
Basic Operations
Recording Messages....................................................................................... 10
Playing Back Messages
Erasing Messages............................................................................................16
Organizing the Files
Renumbering the Messages according to their Priority — Priority
Marks.......................................................................................................18
Moving Messages to a Different File — Move Function
Dividing a Message into Two — Index Function.........................................22
Other Functions
Adjusting the Playback Speed
Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm...........................26
Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD function
Selecting the Recording Mode
Turning off the Beep Sound...........................................................................32
Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity
Playing Back All Messages in a File Continuously
Selecting the Illumination Mode of LCD Back Light...................................36
Additional Information
Precautions.....................................................................................................37
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................38
Specifications.................................................................................................39
Index to Parts and Controls............................................................................ 40
Menu map........................................................................................................42
Index................................................................................................Back cover
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What is the ICD-55 1C recorder?
The lCD-551C recorder enables you to record and play back oral messages
in the built-in IC memory,
• Recording
When a new message is recorded, it is automatically added after the last
recorded messages.
Unlike with tape recorders, you do not need to worry about recording
over previously recorded messages by mistake.
Since you do not need to search for the end of the last recording, you can
start recording quickly whenever vou wish
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• Playback
With this IC recorder, you can quickly locate the message you want to play
back.
Reviewing the current recording is also very easy.
• Erasing
You can quickly erase unwanted messages with an easy operation. When a
message is erased, the next message automatically advances, leaving no
blank space.
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Erase Message 3
After [Message 11 Message 21 Message 3 I Message 41
Remaining messages
are renumbered.
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Features
• 32 minutes (SP)/64 minutes (LP) recording time
As you can record for 64 minutes maximum (in LP mode), this unit is
useful for recording messages, appointments or meetings.
• Organizing message files
You can choose among 3 different files to record and store your
messages.
You can easily move messages from one file to another (see page 20).
Up to 99 messages can be recorded in each file.
• Priority marks
You can attach priority marks (★ ) to important messages (see page 18).
Messages are rearranged in the order of their priority, i.e., messages with
more priority marks are placed before those with fewer priority marks.
• Alarm function
You can start playing back a desired message with an alarm on a desired
date and time (see page 26). You can use this function to remind you of
the time of the meeting, etc.
• index function
You can add an index at the desired point during recording or playback
to divide a message into two (see page 22). You can access easily the
point where you added an index during playback of a long recording
such as of a meeting.
• Playback speed control
You can play back messages rapidly (+30%) or slowly (-15%) (see page
24). This is useful when playing back a long recording such as a meeting.
• Adding a recording to previously recorded message
You can add a recording to the message being played back to count as
one message.
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step 1: Installing the Battery
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Slide and lift the battery
compartment lid.
Insert a size AAA (LR03)
alkaline battery with correct
polarity, and close the lid.
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Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or
when you insert battery after the unit has been without battery for a
certain period of time. Please refer to Steps 2 to 4 in "Step 2: Setting the
Clock" on pages 8 and 9 to set the date and time.
Replacing the battery
"<Xi" appears on the display when the battery becomes weak and it flashes
when the battery is exhausted. Replace the battery with a new one.
Battery life*
With continuous use, approx. 10 hours recording/5 hours playback
* Using Sony alkaline battery LR03 (SG)
* Using in LIGHT OP mode, playing back through the internal speaker with
VOL control at around 3
The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.
Notes
• Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.
• When you replace the battery, insert the new one within 3 minutes after you
removed the exhausted one. Otherwise, the display may show the clock
setting display or incorrect dale and time when you reinsert the battery. In this
case, set the date and time again.
The recorded messages, however, will remain.
• Do not charge a dry battery.
• • When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteriy to
prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
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step 2: Setting the Clock
Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or
when you insert battery after the unit has been without battery for a
certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 2.
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Display the clock setting display.
0 Press MENU to enter
the menu mode.*
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appear instead of the "MODE"
display (see page 44).
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Set the date.
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The month
digits will flash.
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“SET DATE".
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Recording Messages
You can record up to 99 messages in each file (A, B and C).
Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last
recorded message, you can start recording quickly without searching for
the end of the last recording.
e.g. Message 1 Message 2 Newly recorded message Blank space
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Press FILE repeatedly until
the the desired file is
displayed.
Select the file.
Current file
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Current message
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REMAIN
Remaining recording time
During recording, the OPR indicator lights up in red.
You do not need to keep pressing REC START/STOP while recording.
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OPR indicator
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stop recording.
Press REC START/STOP again.
The unit stops at the beginning
of the current recording-
If you do not change the file after you stop recording, the next time you record
you will record in the same file.
To listen to the current recording
Press REC START/STOP to stop recording, then press ►-■PLAY/STOP.
To review the current recording instantly
Press ►■PLAY/STOP during recording.
. To stop recording
You can also stop recording by pressing STOP instead of REC START/
STOP.
To display the remaining recording time
During recording, the remaining recording time is displayed under
REMAIN.
To display it during stop, press STOP for more than one second.
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Recording Messages (continued)
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* You can record for up to 32 minutes in SP (standard play) mode and 64
minutes in LP (long play) mode. If you record messages in a mixture of
SP and LP modes, the recordable time varies from 32 to 64 minutes. To
change the recording mode, see page 31.
• You can select the microphone sensitivity. See page 34.
Notes
• When the remaining time of recording renches 1 minute, the remaining time
and "END" will flash one after the other in the display window. When the
memory is full, recording automaticalK’ ‘.tops and “FULL" will flash in the
display window with an alarm sound. continue recording, first erase some
of the messages. (Page 16)
• If you press REC START/STOP when the memory is full, "FULL" will flash
with an alarm sound. Erase some of the messages before you start recording
again. (Page 16)
• If you press REC START/STOP after you have recorded 99 messages, "FULL"
will flash with an alarm sound. Select another file or erase some of the
messages. (Page 16)
Note on recording
Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs
or scratches the unit during recording.
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Playing Back Messages
When playing back a previously recorded message, start fron\ Step 1.
When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from
Step S.
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Select the message number.
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Playing Back Messages (continued)
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During playback, the OPR indicator lights up in green.
After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next
message.
When the last message on a file has been played back, the unit stops at the
beginning of the last message.
start playback.
Adjust the volume.
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To stop playback
To -
Stop at the beginning of
the current message
stop at the current position
(Playback Pause function)
Do this
Press STOP.
Press ►■PLAY/STOP.
To resume playback from that point,
press ►■PLAY/STOP again.
other operations
To
skip to the next message Press
skip to the previous
message
search forward during
playback
search backward during
playback
Do this
Press .
Press ►►!+ while pressing it and keep it
pressed.
Press while pressing it and keep it
pressed.
Playing back a message repeatedly — Repeat Play
During playback, press ►■PLAY/STOP for more than one second.
" " will be displayed and the selected message will be played back
repeatedly until you stop playback by pressing STOP.
Playing the beginning of each message — Scanning Play
During slop mode, press ►'■PLAY/STOP for more than one second.
“SCAN" will be displayed in the display window and the first 5 seconds of
each message in the selected file will be played back.
When you find the desired message, press ►■PLAY/STOP. The message
will be played back until the end.
For private listening
Connect an earphone (not supplied) to the EAR jack.
The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected.
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Erasing Messages
You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a file at
a time.
Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
Erasing messages one by one
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and
renumbered so that there will be no space between messages.
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1 Message 11 Message 2 ¡Message 3
- 0 Press ERASE while playing back the message you
want to erase or press ERASE for more than 1
second during stop mode.
A beep will sound and the message number and
"ERASE" will flash while the first and last 5 seconds
of the message is played back 10 times.
(D Press ERASE while the message is being played
back.
The message is erased and the remaining messages
will be renumbered.
To cancel erasing
Press STOP before step (D.
To erase other messages
Repeat steps 0 and ®.
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Erasing all messages in a file
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^Organizing the Files
Renumbering the Messages according to their Priority — Priority Marks
Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order of recording.
By adding priority marks (★ ) to important messages, you can renumber
the messages in the order of their priority. You can add up to three priority
marks with being the most important.
During stop mode
1 Press or select the desired
message.
2 Press PRIORITY to display *.
Every time you press PRIORITY, the display
changes in the following order; * —► -tir —►
★ ★ ★ —*• no mark.
During playback
1 Press PRIORITY so that * and PRIORITY
flash.
The first and last 5 seconds of the message
will be played back.
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2 Press PRIORITY repeatedly to select the
number of the priority marks.
3 Press PLAY/STOP.
How the messages are arranged
The messages with priority marks are rearranged according to the number
of the marks.
Messages with no priority marks are placed after those with priority
marks.
During stop mode, messages are rearranged every time a priority mark is
added. During playback, messages are rearranged after you press
►■PLAY/STOP.
The messages with the same number of priority marks are arranged in the
order of recording.
e.g. When there are 3 messages in a file, they are arranged as follows;
Message 1
Notes
• While messages are being rearranged, is displayed in the message number
display.
• If you do not press ►■PLAY/STOP while the first and last 5 seconds of the
message are played back, the display will return to the REMAIN display. In
this case, start the procedure from the beginning.
Message 2
Message 3
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Moving Messages to a Different File — Move Function
You can move recorded messages to a different file.
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The file and “MOVE" will flash and the first
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played back 10 times.
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PLAY/STOP.
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To cancel moving the message(s)
Press STOP before step 3.
Notes
• The move function does not duplicate a message in another file. When you
movo^a message to another file, the one in the previous file will be deleted.
• If you do not press ►'■PLAY/STOP while the first and last 5 seconds of the
message are played back, the display will return to the REMAIN display. In
this case, start the procedure from the beginning.
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Dividing a Message into Two — Index Function
You can divide a message by adding an index during recording or
playback. By dividing a message, you can easily find the point you want to
play back when you make a long recording such as of a meeting.
When you add an index, the message numbers will increase as follows.
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To mark an index during recording
While recording a message, press INDEX at
the point you want to mark.
The new message number flashes three* times
at the point you pressed INDEX. The
message will be divided in two messages;
however, the messages will be recorded
without a break.
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To mark an index during playback
While playing back a message, press INDEX
at the point you want to mark.
The message is divided in two and the new
message number flashes three times.
Ah index mark is added and the following
index numbers will increase by one.
To play the message you marked with an index
Press or ►►!+ to display the message number as the divided
messages each have message numbers.
To play the divided message continuously
Select “On" for "CONT" as described in "Playing Back All Messages in a
File Continuously" on page 35.
Note
When recording with an 1C recorder, the following symptoms may occur
because of the limitation of the system, however, they are not malfunction.
•You cannot add an index in the first or the last 4 seconds (8 seconds m LP
mode) of a message.
•If you add indexes frequently, the unit may become unable to add more
indexes.
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mother Functions
Adjusting the Playback Speed
You can adjust the speed of the playback with the use of the PLAY SPEED
selector on the bottom.
PLAY SPEED
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Set PLAY SPEED to FAST.
"FAST" will flash three times in the display
window and the playback speed will
increase about 30%.
To play back slowly
Set PLAY SPEED to SLOW.
"SLOW" will flash three times in the display
window and the playback speed will
decrease about 15%.
To play messages with normal speed
Set PLAY SPEED to NORMAL.
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Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message
You caf\ add a recording to the message being played back.
The added recording will be placed after the current message and counted
as a part of the message.
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1 During playback, press REC
START/STOP for more than 1 second.
The OPR indicator lights in red and
"R-PLUS" flashes three times.
Speak into the built-in microphone.
The display will then change to the
remaining recording time.
2 Press REC START/STOP again to stop
.the recording.
To stop recording
You can also stop recording by pressing STOP instead of REC START/
STOP.
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Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm
You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a
desired time.
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Use FILE and /►►!+ to select the
file and the message you want to play
back.
Enter the alarm setting mode.
<D Press MENU.
The unit enters the menu mode and
"ALARM OFF" will be displayed.
(If "ALARM On" is displayed, the alarm has
been set. If you do not wish to change the
setting, press MENU and exit the menu
mode.)
Note
"ALARM OFF (or On)" will not appear and the
alarm cannot be set if the clock has not been set
or no message has been recorded in the selected
file.
(D Press ►■PLAY/STOP.
"OFF" starts to flash.
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(D Press - to flash "On".
0 Press ►■PLAY/STOP.
"DATE" will flash in the display window.
3 Set the alarm date.
• to play back on a desired date
(the message will be played back at the
same time on the same date every year
until you erase the message)
© Press ►■PLAY/STOP when "DATE"
flashes.
The month digits will flash.
) Press -HM or ►►!+ to select the month
digits and press ►■PLAY/STOP.
The day digits will flash.
© Press -h4< or ►►!+ to select the day digits.
»to play back once a week
Press or ►►!+ to select the day of the
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week.
• to play back at the same time every day
Press or ►►!+ to select "DAILY".
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Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm
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4 Press ►■PLAY/STOP.
The hour digits will flash.
5 Set the alarm time.
® Press or ►►!+ to select the hour
digits and press ►■PLAY/STOP.
The minute digits will flash.
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digits and press
"ALARM On" and "M" will be displayed to
indicate that the setting has been completed.
Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
to select the minute
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"M" is displayed when the number of the message with alarm setting is
selected.
At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds and the selected
message will be played back.
During playback, "ALARM" will flash in the display window.
Playback will stop at the end of the message.
To cancel the alarm setting before the playback starts
Press STOP while the alarm sound is heard. You can stop even when the
HOLD function is activated.
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Notes
• You cannot set the alarm if you have not set the clock or there is no message in
the selected file (the unit will not enter the alarm setting mode when you press
MENU in Step 2 on page 26).
• If you try to set the alarm to play back a message at a previously set time on
another message, "PRE SET" will be displayed, preventing new settings.
• If the alarm time comes while another message is being played back with an
alarm, the playback stops and the new message will be played back.
• If the alarm time comes during recording, alarm will sound for 10 seconds
after the recording is finished and playback begins. "M" will flash when the
alarm time comes.
• If more than one alarm time comes during recording, only the first message
will be played back.
• When the alarm time comes when the unit is in the menu mode, alarm will
sound and the menu mode will be cancelled.
• If you erase the message you set the alarm to play back, the alarm setting will
be cancelled.
• You can adjust the playback volume with the VOL control.
• If the alarm time comes during erasing, alarm will sound for 10 seconds after
the erasing is finished and playback begins.
• Alarm setting will not be cancelled when the alarm playback finishes. To
cancel alarm setting, see below.
To cancel the alarm setting or change the alarm time §.
1 Select the message you set the alarm to play back, and press MENU. ^
"ALARM On" will be displayed. §
2 Press ►■PLAY/STOP to flash "On".
3 To cancel the alarm setting: Press or ►►!+ to flash "OFF" and §
press ►■PLAY/STOP. ''
To change the alarm date and time: Press ►■PLAY/STOP. When
the alarm date is displayed, follow the steps 3 to 5 on pages 27 and 28
to change the alarm date and time.
4 Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
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Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD function
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the
arrow. "HOLD” will flash three times, indicating
that all the functions of the buttons are locked,
except for STOP to stop an alarm.
To cancel the HOLD function, simply slide the
HOLD switch in the opposite direction.
Note
When the HOLD function is activated during recording, cancel the HOLD
function first to stop recording.
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Selecting the Recording Mode
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MODE SP: You can make up to 32 minutes of recording with better sound.
MODE LP: You can make up to 64 minutes of recording.
Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2 Press or ►►!+ to display "MODE"
and press ►■PLAY/STOP.
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Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
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Turning off the Beep Sound
BEEP On: A beep will sound to indicate that operation has been
BEEP OFF; No beep sound will be heard except for the alarm and timer.
accepted.
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2 Press or ►►!+ to display "BEEP
On (or OFF)" and press ►■PLAY/STOP.
"On (or OFF)" will flash.
3 Press -F«l or ►>!+ to select "On" or
“OFF" and press ►■PLAY/STOP.
The setting is completed.
4 Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
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What beep sound means
Beep patterns Meaning
(single tone)
, (double tone) Enter/exit special mode
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(continuous beep)
• This pattern lets you know the procedure is wrong or informs you of some
messages, such as:
- you are trying to record a message when you have already recorded up to the
maximum recordable time or the maximum number of messages.
- the unit has stopped functioning due to lack of batterv power.
Usual mode
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Alarm set time has come.
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Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity
SENS H (high):To record at meetings or in a quiet and/or spacious place.
SENS L (low); To record for dictation or in a noisy place.
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2 Press -MH or ►►!+ to display "SENS"
and press ►■PLAY/STOP.
"H (or D" will flash.
3 Press or ►►)+ to select "H" or "L"
and press ►■PLAY/STOP.
Now the setting is completed.
Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
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Playing Back All Messages in a File
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CONT On: You can play back all messages in a file continuously.
CONT OFF: Playback stops at the end of each message.
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
2 Press or ►►)+ to display "CONT"
and press ►■PLAY/STOP.
"OFF (or On)" will flash.
3 Press or ►►!+ to select “On" or
“OFF" and press ►■PLAY/STOP.
Now the setting is completed.
4 Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
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Selecting the Illumination Mode of LCD Back Light
LIGHT OP'. The display window is illuminated for 3 seconds after each
LIGHT All; The display window is illuminated at all times during
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
operation.
operation.
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Riflf' iri
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2 Press or ►>!+ to display "LIGHT"
and press ►■PLAY/STOP.
"OP (or AID" will flash.
3 Press -V« or ►►!+ to select "OP" or
"All" and press ►■PLAY/STOP.
Now the setting is completed.
4 Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
When the unit is not being operated (when the display shows the current
time), you can illuminate the display window by pressing STOP. This
enables you to check the time even in a dark place.
Note
The effect of the illumination may be reduced in a bright location.
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^Additional Information
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Precautions
On power
• Operate the unit only on 1.5 V DC. Use one size AAA (LR03) alkaline
battery.
On safety
• Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any
motorized vehicle.
On handling
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject
to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries
and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
On noise
• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a
fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback.
• Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or
scratches the unit during recording.
Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-wound
watches, etc., away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the
magnet used in the speaker.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom Remedy
The unit does not
operate.
No sound comes
from the speaker.
"FULL" is displayed
and you cannot start
recording.
Noise is heard.
Recording level is
low.
Playback speed is too
fast or too slow.
"-M--D " is
displayed.
M—D" is displayed*The date of recording will not be displayed if
on the REC DATE you recorded the message when the clock was
display. not set.
•The batteries have been inserted with incorrect
polarity.
•The batteries are weak.
•The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch.
(If you press any button, "HOLD" will flash
three times.
•The earphone is plugged in.
•The volume is turned down completely.
•The memory is full. Erase some of the
messages. Sec page 16.
•99 messages has been recorded in the selected
file. Select another file or erase some of the
messages. See page 16.
•An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally
rubbed or scratched the unit during recording
so that noise was recorded.
•The unit was placed near an AC power source,
a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during
recording or playback.
•Earphone plug is dirty. Clean the plug.
•Microphone sensitivity is set to "SENS L". Set
it to "SENS H" (see page 34).
. •Set the PLAY SPEED switch to "NORMAL."
See page 24.
•You have not set the clock (see page 8).
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Symptom Remedy
You cannot add an
index while
recording/playing a
message.
The unit does not
operate correctly.
•You cannot add an index in the first or the last
4 seconds (8 seconds in LP mode) of a
message.
• If you add indexes frequently, the unit may
become unable to add indexes,
•Take out the battery and insert it again.
Specifications
Recording media
Recording time
Frequency response
Speaker
Power output
Output
Playback speed control
Power requirements
Oimerrsions (w/h/d) (not
Mass (incl. battery)
Supplied accessories
Optional accessories
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Built-in flash memory, Monaural recording
SP: 32 minutes
LP: 64 minutes
SP; 250 Hz - 3,400 Hz
LP; 250 Hz - 2,500 Hz
approx. 3-6 cm (1 in.) dia.
80 mW
Earphone jack (mini jack) for 8 - 300 ohms earphone
FAST; +30%
SLOW: -15%
One size AAA (LR03) alkaline battery; 1.5 V DC
incl. projecting parts and controls)
58.0 X 83.5 X 14.7 mm (23; x 3V, x 'y,, in.)
64 g (2.3 02)
Size AAA (LR03) alkaline battery x 1
Handstrap (attached to the unit) x 1
Active speakers SRS-Tl
Connecting cable RK-G64HG
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Q.
a.
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Index to Parts and Controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.
Main unit
m VOL (volume) control (14)
H] PRIORITY button (18)
[3] HLE button (10,13,17, 20)
g] ►■PLAY/STOP (play/
stop*enter) button (8,14,31)
[5] INDEX button (22)
[§ /►►!+ (fast forward/
fast backward «selection of
menu mode) button (13,15,
31)
[7] STOP button (11)
[8l HOLD switch (36)
[9] PLAY SPEED selector (25)
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MENU button (8,31)
MIC (built-in microphone)
(10)
Display window (41)
OPR (operation) indicator
(10)
ERASE button (16)
REC (record) START/STOP
button (10)
Speaker
EAR (earphone) jack (15)
Hand strap
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Display window
in Total number of messages in
a file (13)
Mode indication of the
menu(26, 31- 36) (On, OFF,
etc.)
n File indication 03)
[3] Current message number (13)
O Priority marks (18)
O Remaining recording time
indication (10)
Recording date indication
(14)
Current time/day indication
(8) (15:30 TUE, etc.)
Menu indication (8,26,31 -
36) (ALARM, etc.)
Messages (15,16,18,20,24,
25,30) (ERASE, SCAN, etc.)
Alarm indicator (28)
\T\ Recording mode indication
(31)
[8] Battery exhausted indicator
(7)
[9] Repeat play indicator (15)
ITOi REMAIN indication (10)
10 REC DATE indication (14)
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Menu map
ENU
Press MENU to enter
lU nv
the menu mode
A
ALARM*
SET DATE (See page 8.) Year ♦ Month *■
' The "ALARM" display will nol appear if you ha\ c not set the date and time or if there is no
recorded message.
MODE
BEEP
SENS
CONT
LIGHT
(See page 26.!
t
(See page 31,
(See page 32.]
t
(See page 34,]
1
(See page 35.]
Ì
(See page 36.
Lfln..
LP
lOFFi
On
All
Initial seitting
Day
Hour Minute
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DATE Month I«*- Day Hour|^|\flinute
□I
SUN
I
MON
►■[houi|^ Minute
Hour
Minute
TUE
WED
SAT
IE
DAILY
Hour
Minute
Hour"*- Minute
Minute
Minute
Hour "*• Minute
Hour-►Minute
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Index
A
Accidental operation
Alarm...............................................28
B
Battery
...............................................
Back light
Beep.................................................32
Built-in microphone
C. D
Clock setting......................................8
E
Erase................................................16
f. G
Fast forward
Fast backward
File...................................................10
H
Hold.................................................30
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IC memory
Index................................................22
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I K, L
30
LP mode
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M, N, O
Menu.......................................8,31,44
6
Message, recording
36
Message, playing back
Message, erasing
10
Message number
Microphone, built-in
Microphone sensitivity
Move...............................................20
P. Q
Playback..........................................13
Playback Pause function.................15
Priority mark...................................18
15
R
15
Recording........................................10
Recording mode
Remaining time
Repeat play
s, T, u
Scanning play..................................15
4
SP mode
V, W, X, Y, Z
Volume control
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31
10
13
16
10, 22
10
34
31
10,11
15
31
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