Sony ICD-BP, ICD-R200, ICD-MS515 User Manual

IC Recorder

Operating Instructions

3-241-786-14 (1)

ICD-MS515

For the customers in the United States

Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the rear panel 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-MS515 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. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For “Memory Stick”

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.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669 or write to: Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myerts, Florida 33913

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ICD-MS515 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell NJ 07649 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 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.

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those

countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

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The Memory Stick Voice Editor uses software modules as shown below:

DirectX® Media Runtime

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Table of Contents

Before You Begin

What is the Memory Stick IC recorder? ............................................................. 6

What is “Memory Stick“ ? .................................................................................... 7

Features ................................................................................................................... 9

Getting Started

Step 1: Installing the Batteries ........................................................................... 10

Step 2: Setting the Clock .................................................................................... 12

Step 3: Inserting a “Memory Stick“ into the IC Recorder ............................. 14

Basic Operations

Recording Messages ............................................................................................ 16

Other Operations ......................................................................................... 18

Playing Back Messages ....................................................................................... 21

Other Operations ......................................................................................... 22

Erasing Messages ................................................................................................ 25

Erasing Messages one by one .................................................................... 25

Erasing All Messages in a Folder .............................................................. 27

Various Ways of Playback

Adjusting the Playback Speed — DPC (Digital Pitch Control) .................... 28

Adding a Bookmark ............................................................................................ 29

Playing Back the Specified Section Repeatedly — A-B Repeat .................... 30

Editing Messages

Adding a Recording ............................................................................................ 31

Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message ...................... 31

Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback ................................ 32

Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages — Index Function ... 33

Dividing a Message by Adding an Index ................................................ 33

Combining Messages by Erasing the Index ............................................ 35

Adding / Deleting Folders ................................................................................ 37

Adding Folders ............................................................................................ 37

Deleting Folders .......................................................................................... 38

Moving Messages to a Different Folder ........................................................... 39

Adding Priority Mark(s)— Priority Mark Function ....................................... 40

Adding Priority Mark(s) in the Stop Mode ............................................. 40

Adding Priority Mark(s) during Playback .............................................. 41

Labeling Folders or Messages — Folder/Message/User Name .................. 42

Labeling Folders .......................................................................................... 42

Labeling Messages ...................................................................................... 44

Setting the User Name ................................................................................ 45

Entering Characters .................................................................................... 46

Other Functions

Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ........................... 48

Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD function.................................... 52

Selecting the Display Mode ............................................................................... 53

Formatting a “Memory Stick“ ........................................................................... 56

Changing the Settings — MENU ...................................................................... 58

Operating the Menu .................................................................................... 58

Menu Items .................................................................................................. 59

”Memory Stick Voice Editor“ Software Operations

Overview of the Software .................................................................................. 61

What You Can Do with the “Memory Stick Voice Editor“ Software ... 61

About the File Formats ............................................................................... 63

About the “Memory Stick” Folder Structures......................................... 65

System Requirements ................................................................................. 66

Installing the software ........................................................................................ 68

Transferring the “Memory Stick” data onto your computer ........................ 70

Connecting the IC Recorder to your Computer...................................... 70

Inserting a “Memory Stick“ to your Computer ...................................... 71

Starting the software ........................................................................................... 73

Starting/Exiting the Software ................................................................... 73

Using Online Help Files of the Software ................................................. 75

Names and Functions of the Main Window.................................................... 76

Additional Information

Precautions ........................................................................................................... 79

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 81

Error messages of the IC Recorder............................................................ 86

System Limitations ...................................................................................... 88

Specifications ....................................................................................................... 90

Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................... 91

Index ...................................................................................................................... 94

Notes

• The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual software.

• Explanations in this manual assume that you are familiar with basic operations of Windows. For how to use your computer and operating system, please refer to the respective manuals.

BBefore You Begin

What is the Memory Stick IC recorder?

The Memory Stick IC recorder enables you to record and play back oral messages recorded on a “Memory Stick”.

z 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 you wish.

11:30, November 1

Meet Mr. Brown at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

Message 1 Message 2 Message 3

Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4

z Playback

Unlike with tape recorders, you do not need to rewind the tape. With this IC recorder, you can quickly locate the message you want to play back. Reviewing the current recording is also very easy.

z 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.

12:00, November 1 10:00, November 2

Don’t forget to call Mary

Make remittance at ABC bank

Blank space

9:00, November 4

Send a card to Miss Smith

Before

Message 1 Message 2 Message 5

Message 3

Message 4

Erase Message 3

After

Message 4Message 1 Message 2 Message 3

Remaining messages are renumbered.

What is “Memory Stick“ ?

z What is “Memory Stick“?

“Memory Stick“ is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk. “Memory Stick“ is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among “Memory Stick“ compatible products. Because it is removable, “Memory Stick“ can also used for external data storage. One “Memory Stick“ can be used to save and use images recorded by another unit as well as the voice messages using this unit.

The type of “Memory Stick“ you can use with this IC Recorder

You can also use other “Memory Stick“ instead of the supplied “Memory Stick.“ The maximum recording time varies depending on the capacity of the “Memory Stick“. You can also use “MagicGate (MG) Memory Stick“ the same as “Memory Stick“.

Note

“MagicGate“ is a copyright protection technology that uses an encryption technology. This unit does not support the MagicGate standard, therefore, recorded data using this unit is not subject to the protection of copyrights by MagicGate.

z Maximum recording time of a “Memory Stick“*

Mode** 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB

SP 30min. 1hr 4min. 2hr 10min. 4hr 24min. 8hr 52min. 17hr 47min. LP 1hr 22min. 2hr 51min. 5hr 47min. 11hr 45min. 23hr 38min. 47hr 26min. (hr: hours /min.: minutes)

* When using each “Memory Stick“ for use with ICD-MS515 only and by the

initial setting with three folders.

**The initial setting is SP mode.

The amount may change depending on use. For more information, see page 88.

Before You Begin

z On file format

This unit compresses voice data in “Memory Stick“ voice format (MSV LPEC format: extension .msv). Voice data is saved in a VOICE folder in the “Memory Stick“ together with message list (MSF) files that control voice data information (for example, the order of voice messages). You can play back and edit voice messages recorded on a “Memory Stick“ on a computer using the supplied “Memory Stick Voice Editor 2“ software. See page 63 for details.

Note

When you connect the “Memory Stick“ to your computer, you can check the contents using Windows Explorer. But use the supplied “Memory Stick Voice Editor 2“ software to play back and edit messages.

z Notes on using a “Memory Stick“

• Recorded data may be lost or damaged in the following situations: – If you remove the "Memory Stick", turn the power off, or detach the

battery for replacement when accessing.

– If you use the "Memory Stick" near static electricity or electrical noise.

•We recommend backing up important data.

z About formatting of a “Memory Stick“

The supplied “Memory Stick“ is already formatted in FAT format. Use “Memory Stick“ compatible devices to format a “Memory Stick“. To

format using this unit, see page 56.

Note

If you format the “Memory Stick“ using the computer, further operation with this unit is not guaranteed.

Backup recommendations

To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation, damage of the “Memory Stick“, or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on a tape recorder or to a computer, etc. You can transfer and save the messages in the “Memory Stick“ to your computer using the supplied “Memory Stick Voice Editor“ software.

Features

• Long recording time capability (page 7)

• Additional folders can be created to organize messages (page 37)

• Labeling folders and messages (page 42)

• Various record, playback, and edit functions Cue/Review function (page 23)

You can quickly search for the desired parts during playback using the cue or review function.

Easy search function (page 24)

You can quickly search for the point (10 seconds ahead or 3 seconds back) and start playback.

Overwrite and additional recording function (page 31)

You can overwrite after the desired point on a recorded message or add a new recording to a previously recorded message.

Repeat play function (pages 24, 30)

This unit can play back one message or the selected section repeatedly.

Playback speed control (DPC: Digital Pitch Control) (page 28)

You can play back messages rapidly or slowly in natural digitally-processed tone.

Bookmark function (page 29)

You can add a bookmark in a message so that you can easily find the point and start playback.

Alarm function (page 48)

You can start playing back a desired message with an alarm on a desired date and time.

Index function (page 33)

You can divide a message into two and combine messages.

Priority Mark function (page 40)

You can add priority marks. Messages can be sorted in order of the number of priority marks.

Advanced VOR function (page 59)

• The supplied “Memory Stick Voice Editor“ software (page 61)

You can transfer the messages recorded in “Memory Stick“ to the computer with the supplied “Memory Stick Voice Editor“ software*.

* For Windows

XP Home Edition/XP Professional/2000 Professional/Me/98

Before You Begin

BGetting Started

Step 1: Installing the Batteries

1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid.

2 Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct

polarity, and close the lid.

If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated.

Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain period of time. Please refer to Steps 2 to 4 in “Step 2: Setting the Clock” on pages 12 and 13 to set the date and time.

Replacing the batteries

The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition.

New batteries

Weak batteries

Batteries are exhausted. The unit will stop operation.

When “LOW BATTERY” is displayed, replace the batteries with new ones.

Battery life*

With continuous use, approx. 10 hours (SP)/12 hours (LP) of recording or approx. 12 hours (SP/LP) of playback is possible.

* Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG) * When playing back through the internal speaker with VOL control at around 4

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 batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you

removed the exhausted ones. Otherwise, the display may show the clock setting display or incorrect date and time when you re-insert the batteries. In this case, set the date and time again. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will remain.

• When replacing the batteries, be sure to replace both batteries with new ones.

• Do not charge dry batteries.

• When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to

prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Getting Started

Step 2: Setting the Clock

You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert battery after the unit has been without battery for a certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 4.

Jog lever

Turn toward FOLDER

Press up

Press the center

Press down

1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU.

The menu mode will be displayed in the display window.

2 Press the jog lever up (>) four times

to select “DATE&TIME”.

3 Press the jog lever (x•B).

The date and time setting window is displayed. The year digits will flash.

Turn toward MENU

4 Set the date and time.

1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/

.)to select the digits of the year.

2 Press the jog lever (x•B).

The month digits will flash.

3 Set the month, day, and the time in

sequence, then press the jog lever (x•B).

The menu mode will be displayed again.

5 Turn the jog lever toward MENU.

The window will return to normal display.

To display the current time

Press x STOP button during the sleep display mode (page 53). The current time will be displayed for three seconds.

Getting Started

Step 3: Inserting a “Memory Stick“ into the IC Recorder

Insert a “Memory Stick“ into the Memory Stick slot with the terminal side facing up as shown below.

Notes

• Make sure to insert the “Memory Stick“ firmly.

• Do not insert a “Memory Stick“ in a different direction. It may cause

malfunction of the unit.

After inserting a “Memory Stick“

The following display will appear. If you insert a “Memory Stick“ for the first time after purchasing or one with no data, three folders (FOLDER 01, FOLDER 02, FOLDER 03) will be made in the “Memory Stick“ automatically.

Note

The unit is accessing while “ACCESS“ appears in the display window or the OPR indicator flashes in orange. While accessing, do not remove the “Memory Stick“, batteries, or the AC adaptor. Doing so may damage the data.

About write-protect of a “Memory Stick“

Write-protect switch

You cannot record or erase data when the write-protect switch on the “Memory Stick” is set to “LOCK“.

Removing the “Memory Stick“

Slide the EJECT lever in the direction of the arrow and remove the “Memory Stick“ from the slot as shown below.

EJECT lever

Getting Started

BBasic Operations

Recording Messages

Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded message, you can press zREC/REC PAUSE to start recording quickly without searching for the end of the last recording.

e.g. Message 1

Notes

• The maximum recording time and the number of messages you can make varies depending on the conditions or capacity of the “Memory Stick“ (page

7).

• Before making a long recording, be sure to insert new batteries and check the battery indicator (page 11).

Message 2

Select the folder.

3 Press the jog lever (x•B) again to select the folder.

To add a new folder, see page 37.

Newly recorded message

1 Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER.

The folder is selected.

2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/

.) to display the folder in which you wish to record messages.

Blank space

Folder name (page 42)

OPR indicator (lights in red during recording)

Start recording.

1 Press zREC/REC PAUSE button.

You do not need to keep pressing

zREC/REC PAUSE while recording.

Remaining memory indication

Current message number

Counter display

(The display selected with the DISPLAY in the menu (page 53) appears.)

Microphone sensitivity indication

Recording mode indication

Basic Operations

built-in microphone

Stop recording.

2Speak into the built-in microphone.

Note on recording

Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the unit during recording.

Press

xSTOP.

The unit stops at the beginning of the current recording. If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record you will record in the same folder.

Note

While the OPR indicator flashes or lights in orange or red, do not remove the “Memory Stick“, or batteries. Doing so may damage the data.

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Recording Messages (continued)

Other Operations

To pause recording

To Do this

pause recording* Press zREC/REC PAUSE.

release pause and Press zREC/REC PAUSE again. resume recording Recording resumes from that point.

* 1 hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released

and the unit goes into the stop mode.

To review the current recording instantly

Press the jog lever (x•B) during recording. Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the message just recorded.

To review during recording

If you press the jog lever down (.) during recording, recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound. After you release the jog lever, playback starts from that point. You can also do this operation during recording pause. However, you cannot hear the sound during review in this case.

Adding a recording

To add a recording to a previously recorded message or to add an overwrite recording during playback, see pages 31 and 32.

During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in red and “PAUSE”flashes in the display window.

(To stop recording after pausing recording, press xSTOP.)

Starting Recording Automatically in Response to the Sound — Advanced VOR function

When the VOR (voice operated recording) function is set to on in the menu, recording starts when the recorder detects sound and stops when no sound is heard. When you record messages with VOR set to ON, the recording pauses when no sound is detected, and “VOR REC PAUSE” appears in the display window. You can change the VOR setting with the menu during recording (page 59).

Note

VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set the MIC SENS to either H or L according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set the VOR to OFF.

To select the recording mode (SP/LP)

You can select the recording mode by setting MODE in the menu (page

60). LP mode is suitable for long time recording as a meeting. But if you wish to record for better tone quality, then SP mode is suitable for this purpose. (Usually, SP mode is suitable for recording.)

To select the microphone sensitivity

You can select the microphone sensitivity by setting the MIC SENS in the menu to H (high) or L (low) according the recording conditions (page 59). You can change the MIC SENS setting with the menu during recording.

To monitor the recording

Connect the supplied ear receiver to the EAR jack. You can adjust the volume with VOL +/– , but the recording level is fixed.

Note

If you turn up the volume excessively or place the ear receiver near the microphone while monitoring recording, the microphone may pick up the sound from the ear receiver, causing acoustic feedback (howling sound).

Basic Operations

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Recording Messages (continued)

Recording with an external microphone or from other equipment

Connect a plug-in-power type microphone or other equipment to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack. When you connect an external microphone, the built-in microphone is automatically cut off. When a plug-in-power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder.

Remaining memory indication

During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one. You can check the remaining recording time by changing to the remaining time display mode (page 53). If the “Memory Stick” contains files other than sound data, the amount of those files is subtracted from the remaining memory amount. To check the remaining recording time, use the menu to switch the display mode to the remaining time. You can switch the display mode during recording.

Remaining memory indication

Remaining time indication

When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the remaining memory indication flashes. When the remaining time reaches 1 minute, the remaining time indication will flash in the display window regardless of the display mode (page 53). When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and “NO MEMORY SPACE” will flash in the display window with an alarm sound. To continue recording, first erase some of the messages (page 25).

Playing Back Messages

When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1. When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3.

Select the folder.

1 Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER.

The folder is selected.

2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/

.) to display the folder containing the message you want to play back.

Basic Operations

Select the message number.

3 Press the jog lever (x•B) again to

select the folder.

Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display the desired message number.

Press up (>): for next message number. Press down (.): for previous message number.

Selected message number

The number of message in a folder

Counter display (The display

selected with the DISPLAY in the menu (page 53) appears.)

Folder name (page 42)

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Playing Back Messages (continued)

OPR indicator (lights in green during playback)

After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next message. When the last message in a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the beginning of the last message.

For private listening

Connect an ear receiver or headphones (not supplied) to the EAR jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. If you plug in headphones, you will get monaural output from both left and right channels.

Start playback.

EAR jack

1 Press the jog lever (x•B).

2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/– .

Other Operations

To stop playback

To Do this

stop at the beginning of Press xSTOP. the current message

stop at the current position Press the jog lever (x•B). (Playback Pause function)* To resume playback from that point,

* After an hour, the unit goes into the stop mode at the current position.

press the jog lever (x•B) again.

Other operations

To Do this

go back to the beginning Press the jog lever down (.) of the current message** once.***

go back to previous Press the jog lever down (.) messages repeatedly.*** (During stop mode,

skip to the next message** Press the jog lever up (>) once.*** skip to the succeeding messages Press the jog lever up (>)

** If you have set a bookmark on the message, the unit stops at the bookmark. *** These operations are for when EASY-S is set to OFF. For operations when

EASY-S is set to ON, see page 59.

keep the button pressed to go back the messages continuously.)

repeatedly.***

Playing back a message rapidly or slowly — DPC (Digital Pitch Control)

You can adjust the playback speed with the DPC in the menu (page 28). When you set the playback speed faster or slower of the normal speed, “FAST PLAY” or “SLOW PLAY” flashes three times. You can change the setting during playback.

Playing back all messages in a folder continuously — Continuous Play

You can select the continuous play mode with the CONT. in the menu (page 59). When you set CONT. to ON, you can play back all messages in a folder continuously. You can change the setting during playback.

Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)

• To search forward: Keep pressing the jog lever up (>) during

playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback.

• To search backward: Keep pressing the jog lever down (.) during

playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. The unit searches at slow speed (unit of 4 seconds) with playback sound. It is useful to check one word forward or behind. Then, if you keep pressing the jog lever up or down, the unit starts to search at higher speed. During cue/review, the counter will be displayed, regardless of the display mode setting (page 53). You can cue/review during playback pause. Press the jog lever up or down and release it at the point you want to resume playback pause.

Continued

Basic Operations

Playing Back Messages (continued)

1 Tip

When fast playback is done to the end of the last message, “MSG. END” flashes for 3 seconds and the OPR indicator lights up in green. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) If you keep pressing the jog lever down (.) while “MSG.END” is flashing, the messages are played back rapidly, and normal playback will start at the point you release the button. When “MSG. END” stops flashing and the OPR indicator goes off, the unit will stop at the beginning of the last message. If the last message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the message, keep pressing the jog lever up (>) to go to the end of the message and then press the jog lever down (.) while “MSG.END” is flashing to go back to the desired point . (For messages other than the last one, go to the beginning of the next message and play backward to the desired point.)

Locating quickly the point you wish to start playback (Easy Search)

When EASY-S is set to ON (page 59) in the menu, you can quickly locate the point you wish to start playback by pressing the jog lever up or down (>/.) repeatedly during playback or playback pause. You can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing the jog lever down (.) once, or advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing the jog lever up (>) once. This function is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording.

Playing back a message repeatedly — Repeat Play

During playback, press the jog lever (x•B) for more than one second. “MSG.REPEAT“ will be displayed and the selected message will be played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press the jog lever (x•B) again. To stop playback, press xSTOP.

Playing back the specified section repeatedly — A-B Repeat

You can specify the start (A) and end (B) points and play back the specified section repeatedly (page 30).

Erasing Messages

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

Erase Message 3

Basic Operations

Before erasing

After erasing

Message 1

1 Press the ERASE button while playing back the

2 Press the ERASE button while the message is being

Message 2 Message 3 Message 4

Remaining messages are renumbered.

message you want to erase or press the ERASE button 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 are played back 10 times.

played back.

The message is erased and the remaining messages will be renumbered. (For example, if you erase Message 3, Message 4 will be renumbered as Message 3. When erasing is completed, the unit will stop at the beginning of the following message.)

Message 4 Message 5Message 2 Message 3

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Erasing Messages (continued)

To cancel erasing

Press xSTOP before step 2.

To erase other messages

Repeat steps 1 and 2.

To erase a message partially

First divide the message by adding an index (see page 33) and then follow the steps on page 25 to erase the message.

Note

An error message will be displayed in the display window when you cannot erase a message. For more information, see “Troubleshooting“ (page 81).

Erasing All Messages in a Folder

You can erase all recorded messages in a folder, but the folder itself will not be deleted. If you want to delete a folder, see page 38.

ERASE

xSTOP

1 Select the folder containing the messages you

want to erase.

For more information see Step 1 of “Recording Messages“ (page 16).

2 While pressing xSTOP, press ERASE for more

than 1 second.

“ERASE ALL?” will flash for 10 seconds.

3 While the display is flashing, press ERASE.

To cancel erasing

Press xSTOP before step 3.

Notes

• While “ERASE ALL“ is displayed in the display

window or the OPR indicator flashes in orange, do not

remove the “Memory Stick“, batteries, or the AC

adaptor. This may damage the data.

• An error message will appear in the display window

when you cannot erase all messages in a folder. For

more information, see “Troubleshooting“ (page 81).

Basic Operations

BVarious Ways of Playback

Adjusting the Playback Speed — DPC

(Digital Pitch Control)

You can adjust the speed of the playback between twice the normal speed (+100%) and half the normal speed (–50%). The message is played back in natural tone thanks to the digital processing function. You can change the playback speed during playback.

Jog lever (>/./x•B/ MENU)

1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU to display the menu mode. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/

.) to select “DPC”, then press the jog lever (x•B).

The DPC setting mode will be displayed.

3 Set the playback speed.

1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.)

to select “ON”, and then press the jog lever (x•B).

2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.)

to set the playback speed:

• Slow play (down to –50% by 5%): Press down (.).

• Fast play (up to +100% by 10%): Press up (>).

3 Press the jog lever (x•B).

4 Press the jog lever toward MENU to exit the menu mode.

To resume normal playback

Select “OFF” and press the job lever (x•B) in step 2.

Adding a Bookmark

You can add a bookmark at a point in a message, so that you can access the point quickly by pressing the jog lever up or down (>/.) and start playback.

ERASE

xSTOP

Jog lever (>/./ x•B)

INDEX/BOOKMARK

During playback or stop, press INDEX/BOOKMARK for more than 1 second.

A bookmark is added and the bookmark indicator ( ) flashes 3 times.

To start playback at the bookmark

Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) during stop so that the bookmark indicator flashes 3 times. Then press the jog lever (x•B).

To delete the bookmark 1 In stop mode, press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display

the number of the message with the bookmark you wish to delete.

2 While pressing INDEX/BOOKMARK, press ERASE for more than 1

second.

3 Press ERASE while the bookmark indicator and “ERASE MARK?” are

flashing.

Notes on adding/erasing index

• You can add only one bookmark in each message.

• If you add a bookmark, a previously added bookmark is deleted automatically.

Various Ways of Playback

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