Sony ICD-CX50 User Manual

Visual IC Recorder

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located on the side panel of the unit. 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-CX50 Serial No.

ICD-CX50

2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China

For the customers in the USA

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.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model: ICD-CX50 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,

Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 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.

For the customers in the USA and Canada

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable Accessories: Stereo headphones

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).

Notice for users

All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice.

The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

• This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh.

• The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorders ICD-CX50. You cannot connect other IC recorders.

Information

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

• Before you record one-time events, you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the IC recorder is working correctly.

• Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your IC recorder.

• Duplication, edition, or transmission of a CD, TV programs, copyrighted materials such as pictures or publications, or any other materials except for your own recording or creation is limited to private or domestic use only. Unless you hold copyright or have permission of copyright holders for the materials to be duplicated, use of those materials beyond this limit may infringe the provisions of the copyright law and be subject to the copyright holder’s claim for damages. When using photo images with this IC recorder, pay special attention not to infringe the provisions of the copyright law. Any unauthorized use or modification of others’ portrait may also infringe their rights. For some demonstrations, performances, or exhibits, photography may be forbidden.

Backup recommendations

To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, make sure to save a backup copy of your recorded messages including sound and images on your PC using the supplied Visual and Voice Editor software.

CA 92127 U.S.A.

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.

You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Trademarks

• IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the USA and other countries. Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Portion Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation

• Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the USA and other countries.

• Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

• US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

• NaturallySpeaking, Dragon Systems are trademarks owned by ScanSoft, Inc. and are registered in the United States and/or other countries.

• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, “™” and “ in each case in this manual.

The “Visual and Voice Editor” uses software modules as shown below:

DirectX

” are not mentioned

Troubleshooting

Before taking the unit for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persists after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The unit does not operate.

• The battery has run out. Charge the battery.

• The buttons are locked while the lens mount is in the HOLD position. (If you press any button, “HOLD” will appear for 3 seconds.)

No sound comes from the speaker.

• The headphones are plugged in.

• The volume is turned down completely.

Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in.

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

You cannot start recording.

• The memory is full. Erase some of the messages. Or use the Visual and Voice Editor to save the IC recorder messages to the hard disk of your PC.

• 99 messages have already been recorded in the selected folder. Select another folder or erase some of the messages.

You cannot shoot an image.

• You cannot shot an image when the lens mount is not set to “Camera on (Open)” or “Camera on (Self)” position.

You cannot add a post-recording to an message.

• The remaining memory is too short.

• The message already has recorded sound. You can add a post-recording to a message without recorded sound.

Recording is interrupted (when recording from an external device).

• If you use an audio connecting cable without a resistor to connect the sound source to the IC recorder, sound may be recorded interrupted. Make sure to use a resistance audio connecting cable.

Noise is heard.

• If you open or close the display cover during recording, noise of opening or closing may be recorded.

• 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.

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

• Headphones plug is dirty. Clean the plug.

• When an image is shot, sound may be interrupted because of rubbed or operation sound. Use of the electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10 (not supplied) may improve the condition.

Recording level is low.

• If it is difficult to hear small sound of a recorded message, slide the V-UP (Digital Voice Up) switch to “ON”. Playback sound may become more audible.

Playback speed is too fast or too slow.

• The playback speed is adjusted in the “DPC” in the menu. Display the “DPC” in the menu and select it to “OFF”.

“y--m--d” or “--:--” is displayed.

• You have not set the clock. Display the “Date&Time” in the menu and set the clock. The date and time of recording will not be displayed if

• you recorded the message when the clock was not set. Display the “Date&Time” in the menu and set the clock.

There are fewer menu items in the menu mode.

• There are some menu items which are not displayed while the unit is in recording or playback mode.

A character in a folder or message name is displayed in blank.

• The unit cannot support and display some characters which are entered using the supplied “Visual and Voice Editor“ software.

The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied “Visual and Voice Editor“ software.

• The unit requires a certain amount of memory for system operation. That amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for the difference.

You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time.

• If you record messages in a mixture of ST, STLP, SP and LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum ST mode recording time to the maximum LP mode recording time.

• There may be other formatted data in the memory.

• Since you need the minimum recording unit to record a message even shorter than the minimum recording unit, the actual total recording time may become shorter than the maximum recording time of the IC recorder.

• If the length of each message cannot be divided by the minimum recording unit, the remaining recording time may decrease by more than the total length of the messages.

• No more recording can be made when 99 messages each have been recorded in a folder.

• Due to the limitation of the IC recording system mentioned above, the sum of the total recorded time in the counter (elapsed time) and the remaining time becomes shorter than the maximum recording time of the IC recorder.

The battery life is short.

• The battery life mentioned in “ in Battery” speaker with the medium volume level. The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

is based on playback through internal

CHG (charge) lamp flashes in red and you cannot charge the battery.

• You are trying to charge the battery in a temperature exceeding the range suitable for charging the battery. Charge the battery within the temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

“ACCESS” display does not disappear.

• If the unit is required to process excessive amount of data, “ACCESS“ may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the unit. Wait until the message disappears.

The unit does not operate correctly.

• Push in the RESET button to reset the system.

You cannot connect the unit to the PC.

• Refer to the “Visual and Voice Editor ” operating instructions.

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

Step 1: Charging the Built-

BBefore you begin

What is the Visual IC recorder?

What you can do with the Visual IC Recorder and its camera function?

While recording sound as a message, you can shoot an image at the desired point. The shot image is recorded and added as a bookmark to the message. For example, when you record an important meeting, you can shoot an image as a reminder of the important topic as follows:

The default bookmark

Start recording sound of a meeting.

Later, you can search between the bookmarks to locate the specific point in the message. A bookmark can also be used as the title image of the message which is displayed in the message list or a reminder of the contents of the message.

Three types of messages that you can record with the IC recorder:

• Shooting images while recording sound – Message with bookmarks

You can shoot images while recording sound as a message. The recorded message contains both sound and image(s) (bookmarks). Those messages are called a “message with bookmarks”. (See “Recording a Message with Images”.)

• Recording sound only – Message without bookmark

You can also record sound only, which is called “message without bookmark”. You can add images later as bookmarks. (See the reverse side.)

• Shooting an image only – Picture message

You can also shoot an image without recording sound. The recorded message contains an image only, which is called “picture message”. You can add sound later. (See the reverse side.)

A variety of editing and playback features:

• Recording sound to a picture message– Post-recording

You can add sound to a previously shot image (picture message), which is called “Post-recording”.

• Shooting images while playing back sound – Adding bookmarks to a message

While playing back sound of a message, you can shoot an image and add it as a bookmark. You can also erase a bookmark from an message.

• Playing back sound of a message

• Displaying bookmarks while playing back sound

The bookmarks are displayed while the message sound is played back. You can select a specific bookmark and display in full-screen size. You can also repeat or erase the section between the two bookmarks, search for a specific point by locating bookmarks. (See “Playing Back and Displaying a Message”.)

• Connecting the IC recorder to the PC

You can connect your IC recorder to the PC and use the Visual and Voice Editor supplied to display, play, save, and edit messages.

Bookmark

A message with bookmarks

Shoot an image of the speaker presenting an important topic.

Bookmark

Shoot an image of the sample of a new product.

BGetting started

What is “Live View”? – Loading the camera function

To use the camera function, you need to activate the camera lens ready for shooting and display live pictures from the lens on the display window. This mode is called “Live View”. To load the live view in the display window, do the following:

1 Rotate the lens mount to the

“Camera on (Open/Self) position.

2 Open the display cover. 3 Do either of the following:

•Press

•Press CAPTURE. The Live View mode is activated and you can shoot an image by pressing CAPTURE.

(camera).

Step 1: Charging the Built-in Battery

Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to the DC IN 6V jack of the unit and to the wall outlet.

The CHG (charge) lamp lights in red and the unit starts charging the battery. When the lamp turns off, the charging is completed. (Usually it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes o fully charge the builtin battery.)

When you use the unit for the first time after purchase, or when the unit has been out of battery for a certain period of time, “Set Date&Time” appears. Please refer “Step 2: Setting the Clock” to set the date and time.

Battery remain indicator

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

: “Battery Low” appears. Charge battery.

: “Charge Battery” appears and the unit will stop operation.

Battery life*

Recording mode: ST STLP SP LP

In continuous sound recording: 10h.30m. 13h. 11h.30m. 14hr. In continuous sound playback**: 9h.30m. 10 h. 11 h. 12 hr.

* In approximate hours and minutes. * The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit. ** When playing back through the internal speaker with the medium volume level

(hr.: hours/min.: minutes)

To DC IN 6V jack

AC power adaptor (supplied)

Polarity of the plug

Notes

• Use the AC power adaptor supplied with the unit only. If you use any other AC power adaptor, the unit may be damaged.

• If you try to charge the unit when the unit is fully charged, the CHG (charge) lamp will turn off soon.

• When you do not use the unit for an extended period of time, charge the battery. The clock may be reset to its default settings.

Notes while “ACCESS” appears

• While “ACCESS” appears or the REC/PLAY lamp lights or flashes, do not remove the AC power adaptor or USB connecting cable.

• The unit is accessing data while “ACCESS“ appears in the display window. While accessing, you cannot operate the unit.

On the standby mode

If you do not operate any keys or buttons for 15 seconds, the display automatically turns off and the unit enters into the standby mode. To wake up the unit, press any key or button to start operation.

Step 2: Setting the Clock

You need to set the clock to record the date and time with recording and shooting. When you use the unit for the first time after purchase, or when the unit has been out of battery for a certain period of time, “Set Date&Time” appears. Release the HOLD function and set the date and time as follows:

Press the control key upward, downward, leftward, or rightward (v/V/b/B) to select an item, and then press down the center (u) to decide on the item.

In this manual, these operations are described as follows:

Press v (.).

Press B .

Press b.

Press u.

Press V (>).

1 Press v/V to select the digits for the year.

v: to decrease the number V: to increase the number

2 Press u.

The month digits will flash.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the month, day,

hour, and then minutes in sequence.

To select a previous or next item

Press b for the previous item or B for the next item.

Note

If you do not press u for more than one minute, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to normal display.

4 Press x (stop) to return to the normal

display.

Note on setting the clock

Set the clock while the unit is in the stop mode.

To display the clock setting window and current time

You can display the clock setting window to set the date and time or check the current time:

1Press MENU for more than one

second to display the menu.

2Press v/V to select “Date&Time”.

The current time is displayed in the right bottom of the display window.

3To set the clock, press u to

display the “Date&Time” window.

4Press v/V to select “Manual” and

then press u and follow the steps 1 through 4 of the “Step 2: Setting the Clock”.

When you select “Auto” for “Date&Time”

When you connect the unit to the PC after the Visual and Voice Editor is started, the clock of the unit is automatically set according to the internal clock of your PC.

BBasic Operations

Recording a Message with Images

You can shoot an image as a bookmark while recording sound as a new message– Message with bookmarks. You can add the maximum of 99 bookmarks to a message. You can record the maximum of 99 messages in each folder of the initially 5 folders (FOLDER01 to FOLDER05). When you add new message folders by using the supplied Visual and Voice Editor software, you can record the maximum of 1,000 messages in all folders. 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 Blank space

Newly recorded message

Release the HOLD function and open the display cover.

1 Rotate the lens mount to “z” (HOLD off/

Camera off) position until it clicks into place.

2 Slide open the cover to display the whole

LCD display window.

When you do not press any key or button for approximately 15 seconds, the display will be turned off. To turn it on, press any key.

REC/PLAY indicator

(lights in red during recording.)

Start recording sound.

1 Press REC/PAUSE during the stop

mode.

You do not need to keep pressing REC/ PAUSE while recording.

Remaining memory indication

Recording mode

Counter display*

Message icon

Remaining battery indication

2 Speak to the built-in microphone.

* The display selected with the “Display” in the

menu appears.

Remaining time indication

Current message number/Number of messages in the folder

Load the Live View in the display window.

Rotate the lens mount further than “zHOLD off/ Camera off” position until it clicks into place at the next position (“Camera on (Open)” position).

The camera is activated and the display shows the live view from the lens.

When you do not operate the unit for approximately 30 seconds after the live view is activated, the live view mode will quit.

To Do this

pause recording* Press REC/PAUSE.

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

listen to the current Press x (stop) to stop recording, then press u. recording

* About 10 minutes after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically

released and the unit goes into the stop mode.

Shoot an image (bookmark).

(camera) button

(If live view is not displayed, press this button to resume the live view .)

1 Adjust zoom scaling.

>: Zoom in (up to x4). .: Zoom out (down to x1).

2 Press CAPTURE.

The image shown on the display window will be recorded as a bookmark. You can add the maximum of 99 images as bookmarks to a message.

Picture size indicator

Zoom scaling indicator

Stop recording a message.

Press x (stop).

Recording stops at the beginning of the message just recorded. The first bookmark shot is displayed in the message list.

During recording pause, the REC/PLAY indicator and the counter indication flashes. You can shoot an image during recording pause.

Maximum recording time *

The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. You can record messages for the maximum recording time in a single folder. (In recording sound only.)

Recording modes**

ST Approx. 11 hr. 30 min. STLP Approx. 22 hr. 5 min. SP Approx. 35 hr LP Approx. 93 hr. 30 min.

(hr.: hours/min.: minutes) * In continuous recording **Recording modes:

ST: Standard play stereo recording mode/STLP: Long play stereo recording mode /SP: Standard play monaural recording mode/LP: Long play monaural recording mode

To select the recording mode

For how to select the recording mode, see “Operating the Menu”.

Notes before recording

• To record in better sound quality, select the ST or STLP mode. Before making a long recording, be

• sure to check the battery indicator.

• The maximum recording time varies if you use multiple recording modes for recording multiple messages.

• You cannot record through the built-in microphone if you connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) connector.

Selecting a folder

Without selecting a folder, a new message will be recorded in the current folder. You can also select the folder where you record a message. For the details, see “Searching for a Bookmark, Message or Folder” on the reverse side.

Monitoring the recording

When recording from the built-in microphone, you connect headphones supplied or not supplied to the i (headphones) jack and monitor the recording from the connected headphones. You can adjust the volume with VOL +/–, but the recording level is fixed.

Note

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

Using the digital zoom feature

You can press >/.during live view and zoom in on an image using the digital zoom process . For the details, see “Using the Digital Zoom Feature” on the reverse side.

Shooting close-ups – Macro

For close-ups of small subjects , you can slide the Macro switch to “ (macro) position and shoot a close-up.

For the details, see “Shooting Closeups – Macro” on the reverse side.

Shooting yourself– Self position

Rotate the lens mount to show yourself in the live view display window. For the details, see “Shooting For Your Own View–Self Position” on the reverse side.

Recording sound only without bookmark

Release the HOLD function by rotating the lens mount to “zHOLD off/Camera off” position.

Then press REC/PAUSE to start recording a message. You can record a message without opening the display cover or rotating the lens mount further to the “Camera on” position.

Note

If the memory becomes full, use the USB cable to connect the unit with the PC , and use the supplied Visual and Voice Editor software to save a backup copy of the IC recorder messages onto the PC hard disk. You can erase unnecessary messages and spare empty memory space.

Playing Back and displaying Messages

You can play back a message you have just finished recording as follows:

REC/PLAY indicator

(lights in green during playback.)

i (headphones) jack

* The display selected with the “Counter” in the menu appears.

Start playback.

1 Press u.

The unit plays back all the messages in the current folder continuously. Then it stops at the beginning of the last message in the folder.

Selected message number/Number of messages in the selected folder

Counter display*

2 Adjust the volume with VOLUME +/– .

Selecting a message to be played back

You can select the folder and the message to be played back:

1In the folder list, select the folder

where the desired message is saved. For how to select the folder in the folder list, see “Searching for a Bookmark, Message or Folder” on the reverse side.

2In the message list, press v or V to

select the desired message.

Switching the message list and bookmark list

Press B or b. In the message list, title images (bookmarks) of the messages in the current folder is displayed. In the bookmark list, bookmarks in the current message is displayed. You can search for a message or bookmark by pressing V or v.

Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)

• To search forward (cue): Keep pressed during playback and release the key at the point you wish to resume playback.

• To search backward (review):

Keep v pressed during playback and release the key at the point you wish to resume playback.

If you keep V or v pressed, the unit starts to search at higher speed. During cue/review, the elapse time will be displayed, regardless of the display “Counter” setting in the menu.

Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible

Display a full-screen image.

During playback of a message, you can display a full-screen image from the message list or bookmark list.

Press DISPLAY briefly.

• When you press DISPLAY in the message list, the title image (bookmark) of the current message is displayed in fullscreen.

• When you press DISPLAY in the bookmark list, the current bookmark is displayed in full-screen.

To return to the message or bookmark list, press DISPLAY again.

Stop playing a message.

Press x (stop).

Playback stops. To resume playback from that point, press u.

sound–Digital Voice Up function

Slide the V-UP (Digital Voice Up) switch to “ON”, so that low-level part of a recorded message is amplified, allowing you to hear even small voices more easily. By adjusting the overall recording to its optimum level, you can make playback sound well-balanced and more audible.

Note

Depending on the area you purchased the unit, the Digital Voice Up switch name shown on the unit may differ.

Listening in better sound quality

You can enjoy better sound quality as follows:

• To listen from headphones: Connect the stereo headphones (supplied or not supplied) to the i (headphones) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected.

•To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the i (headphones) jack.

To Do this

pause playback* Press u .

go back to the beginning Press v of the current message

skip to the next message Press V go back to previous Press v

messages/skip to succeeding (During stop mode, keep the key messages pressed to skip the messages

* About 10 minutes after you pause playback, playback pause is automatically

released and the unit goes into the stop mode.

During playback pause, the REC/PLAY indicator and the counter indication flashes. To resume playback from that point, press u again.

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repeatedly.

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Operating the Menu

During stop, playback or recording, you can use the menu to change the operation modes in playback and recording, display mode, or other settings. Display the menu and change the settings as follows:

To Do this

”

1 enter the menu mode. Press MENU for more than one

second.

2 select the desired menu item. Press v/V and press u.

go back to the previous step. Press v/V to select “Return” and

press u. ( If “Return” does not appear, press b. )

3 select the setting item. Press v/V and press u. 4 exit the menu mode. Press x (stop) or press v/V to

select “Menu End” and press u.

If you do not press the key or button for one minute, the menu mode is automatically cancelled and the window will return to normal display.

Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting)

REC Mode You can set the recording mode (bit rate):

Post-recording Displays the window to start post-recording of voice to a picture message. Erase Displays the menu to erase messages:

Display Set You can change the display settings (Counter/Title Image/Backlight) on the display

Picture Size You can select the picture size in which an image is recorded:

Playback Set You can enable DPC (Digital Pitch Control) playback and Bookmark Repeat playback.

Date&Time You can set the clock manually or automatically:

USB Batt Charge

Folder Settings You can change the icon and name of the currently selected folder.

Beep You can turn on or off the beep.

Format You can erase all the data in the memory and resets it to the initial status.

**Displays whether you can change the setting in each operation mode (Stop: stop mode/Play: playback mode/Rec: recording mode/

Live: live view): “OK” shows the setting can be changed and “–” shows the setting cannot be changed.

ST*: You can record with high-quality stereo sound. (48 kbps) STLP: You can record with stereo sound for longer time. (24 kbps) SP: You can record with better sound (monaural sound). (16 kbps) LP: You can record for longer time (monaural sound). (6 kbps)

Message: You can erase a message by selecting it in the message list. All in Folder: Bookmark: You can display the bookmarks of the currently selected message and select

Section: You can select a bookmark and erase the section between the selected

window:

Counter: You can select the display mode on the display window. (See “Changing

Title Image: You can change a bookmark for the title image to be displayed in

Backlight: You can turn on or off the backlight on the display window during

1280 x 960*: Images will be recorded in 1280 x 960 pixels. You can record an image in

640 x 480: Images will be recorded in 640 x 480 pixels. You can record a larger number

DPC: You can set the playback speed:

Bookmark You can turn on or off the bookmark repeat playback: Repeat: ON: When you start playback, the section between the two bookmarks

Auto*: If the unit is connected to a PC while the supplied Visual and Voice Editor is

Manual: Displays the window to set the clock manually (05/1/1/0:00*).

You can set the unit to be charged from the connected PC via the USB connection.

ON*: When the unit is connected to the PC, the internal battery will be charged

OFF: The battery will be charged only when the AC power adaptor is connected to

Folder Icon: You can change the folder icon from the templates. Folder Name: You can change the folder name from the templates. (See the reverse side.)

ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that operation has been accepted. OFF: No beep sound will be heard except for the alarm for illegal operations.

You can erase all the messages in the current folder.

and erase a bookmark.

bookmark and the next bookmark. You can also select which bookmark among the two will remain.

the Counter Display” on the reverse side.) (Elapse Time*/Remaining Time/REC Date/REC Time)

the message list.

operation. ON*: The backlight on the display window lights during operation. OFF: The backlight on the display window turns off during operation.

better picture quality.

of images.

OFF*: Messages will be played back at normal speed. ON: Messages will be played back at the specified speed. You can adjust

the speed of the playback between twice the normal speed (+100%) and half the normal speed (–50%)

will be played back repeatedly.

OFF*: When you start playback, normal playback of the selected message

starts. The unit plays back from the selected message to the last message in the current folder continuously.

operating, the clock is automatically set according to the PC internal clock.

(See “Step 2: Setting the Clock”.)

via the USB connector.

the DC IN jack.

How the display changes in menu operation

Entering the menu mode (1)

Selecting the desired menu item (2)

Selecting the setting item (3)

Stop/Play/Rec/Live**

OK/–/–/–

OK/OK/–/– OK/–/–/–

OK/OK/–/–

OK/OK/OK/OK

OK/–/–/–

OK/OK/OK/OK

OK/OK/–/–

OK/–/–/–

OK/OK/–/–

OK/–/–/–

Index to Parts and Controls

Identifying the front and rear panels of the unit

Opening the display cover.

1 Lens mount (HOLD on/off, Camera on/off,

camera self mode)

You can set the unit to the following modes as you rotate the lens mount to the following position: HOLD on: When you rotate the lens mount to

“HOLD”, “HOLD” will appear for 3 seconds and then the display will be turned off.

• During recording and playback: recording or playback continues but the functions of the buttons are locked. The live view mode, if activated, will be turned off.

• During stop: The unit enters into the standby mode.

To cancel the HOLD function

Rotate the lens mount to select other position.

z HOLD off/Camera off: When you rotate the lens

mount to the “z” position, you can record a message but cannot shoot an image. If the lens mount is turned from the HOLD position, HOLD will be canceled.

Camera on (Open): Rotate the lens mount further

than “zHOLD off/Camera off” position and to the next position it clicks into place. This position is called “Camera on (Open)” position in this manual where the camera is activated. You can turn on the live view mode.

Camera on (Self): Rotate the lens mount further

than “Camera on (Open)” position until it clicks into place. The lens faces towards you. This position is called “Camera on (Self)” position You can turn on the live view and can shoot your self view.

2 Macro switch (off/ on)

You can turn on or off the macro feature when you shoot an image in the live-view mode. on: Turns on the macro feature for shooting closeups. off: Turns off the macro feature.

Display cover

When the LCD cover is open: You can view the LCD

display in full-screen. You can also activate the live view mode to shoot an image.

When the LCD cover is close: You cannot activate

the live view mode or display the menu.

4 Display window (with built-in speaker)

For the details, see “Using the display window” below. The built-in speaker outputs sound when no headphones or active speaker are connected.

Note

When the display window is contaminated, use the inner cloth of the carrying pouch supplied or a soft cloth such as glasses cleaning cloth to wipe the screen surface softly.

5 CHG (Charge) lamp

Lights in red when the built-in battery is being charged.

6 REC (record)/PLAY indicator

The indicator lights in red during recording or in green during playback. It flashes in red during recording pause. During accessing the data, it flashes in red or orange.

7 CAPTURE button

Press to shoot an image. If the live view is not activated, pressing this button activates the live view mode.

Using the display window

Folder list

When the display cover is closed

Message list

Press B.

. >

Press b.

When the display cover is open

Press

(camera) or CAPTURE in the

Folder, Message, or Bookmark list.

Live view

1 Folder list

Displays the icons and names of the folders.

2 Screen tabs ( : Folder/ : Message/ :

Bookmark)

Screen tabs for the Folder list, Message list, and Bookmark list are displayed.

3 Scroll bar

Displays the current location of the displayed messages in the folder.

4 Selected message number in the selected

folder /Total number of the messages

5 Counter indication

The display mode selected with the “Counter” of the “Display Set” in the menu appears (Elapse Time/ Remaining Time/REC Date/REC Time). For how to set the counter display mode, see “Changing the Counter Display” on the reverse side.

6 Recording mode indication

Displays the current recording mode specified with the “REC Mode” in the menu:

• ST: Standard play stereo recording mode

• STLP: Long play stereo recording mode

• SP: Standard play monaural recording mode

• LP: Long play monaural recording mode

7 Repeat play indicator

Appears when “Bookmark Repeat” is selected with the “Playback Set” in the menu.

8 REC (record) /PAUSE button

Press here to start and pause recording.

9 (camera) button

Turns on or off the live view mode for shooting an image.

0 Built-in stereo microphone qa DISPLAY/MENU button

By pressing briefly, it works as DISPLAY button to change the display as follows: In the live view mode: Turns off and on the display

of image information.

When the live view is off: Switches the thumbnail

view of the messages or bookmarks and full-

screen preview of an image. By pressing for more than one second, it works as MENU button to display the menu on the LCD display.

qs Control key

b /B ( : Folder/ : Message/ : Bookmark)/ v(.: fast backward•zoom out)/V(>: fast forward•zoom in)/u (play/pause•enter)

qd x (stop) button

Press here to stop operation.

qf VOL (volume) +/– button

Adjust the playback sound volume with the button.

qg V-UP (Digital Voice Up) ON/OFF switch

You can make the playback sound well-balanced and more audible by enabling the Digital Voice Up function as follows: ON: Digital Voice Up function is activated. Inaudible

low-level part of a recorded message is amplified

so that the overall recording is adjusted to its

optimum level. OFF: A message is played back without Digital Voice

Up function.

Note

Depending on the area you purchased the unit, the Digital Voice Up switch name shown on the unit may differ.

qh RESET button

In case the unit cannot be operated, press here with a pointed object for more than 0.5 second.

qj Slit for a handstrap

You can attach a handstrap (not supplied) here.

qk Camera lens ql i (headphones) jack

To monitor the recording from the built-in microphone, connect headphones supplied or not supplied here. You can adjust the volume with VOL +/– qf, but the recording level is fixed.

w; m (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER)

You can connect an external microphone here. When an external microphone is connected, the built-in microphone is automatically cut off.

wa DC IN 6V jack

Connect the supplied AC power adaptor for charging.

ws USB connector

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the unit to a PC.

Full-screen preview of a message title or bookmark image

Notes

• If data other than message is saved, the remaining memory time is displayed excluding the data. You can check the remaining memory by selecting “Remaining Time” in the “Counter” menu.

• When you set the “Beep” in the menu to “OFF”, an alarm sound (beep) does not sound.

0 Messages list

Displays the thumbnails of the title images of the messages saved in the folder. The first bookmark or bookmark specified is displayed as title image. If there is no image (bookmark) recorded, the following icon is displayed:

qa Bookmark list

Displays the thumbnails of the bookmarks recorded in a message.

qs Playback slider

Displays the current position in a message during playback or stop mode. The position where a bookmark is located is marked with “|”, and the bookmark position before the playback or stop position is marked with V.

qd Picture size indicator

Displays the picture size specified with the menu.

qf Zoom scaling indicator

Displays the current zoom scaling. You can zoom in an image by pressing > (T: telephotograph) and zoom out by pressing .(W: wide-angle).

Bookmark list

Press B.

. >

Press b.

Press DISPLAY in the Message or Bookmark list.

VOICE

8 Remaining battery indicator

Displays the remaining battery volume. When the AC power adaptor (supplied) is connected, the indicator does not appear.

9 Remaining memory indicator

Displays the remaining memory:

• During recording, the indicator decreases one by one.

• When the remaining recording time reaches 10 minutes, the indicator flashes. The remaining

time will also appear.

Remaining memory time

• When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and “Memory is Full” will be displayed with an alarm sound. To continue recording, first erase some of the messages.

BVarious Ways of Recording

Adding a Recording to a Message– Post-recording

You can add a recording to a previously recorded picture message without sound.

Notes

• You cannot add a recording to a message that contains sound.

• You cannot add a recording if the remaining memory is not long enough. For more information, see “Troubleshooting“ .

1 Rotate the lens mount to “zHOLD off/Camera

off“ or to other desired Camera angle position.

2 Select a desired message

without recorded sound you want to add a recording.

3 Press MENU for more than

one second, and press V to select “Post-recording”.

4 Press u.

The window to start postrecording is displayed.

5 Press v/V to select “Start”

and press u.

The menu mode exits and the recording starts immediately. See “Recording a Message with Images” to proceed with recording. You can add bookmarks as you like during recording.

To stop recording

Press x (stop) before step 5 or select “Cancel” in step 4.

Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment

Recording with an external microphone

Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) 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.

External Stereo microphone (not supplied)

1 Recommended types of microphones

You can use the ECM-CS10 Sony electret condenser microphone (not supplied).

mini-plug (stereo)

To the m (microphone) jack

Recording from other equipment

To record sound of other equipment with the IC recorder, connect the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder to the earphone jack of other equipment (tape recorder etc.) by using a resistance audio connecting cable.

Note

If you use an audio connecting cable without a resistor, sound may be recorded interrupted. Make sure to use a resistance audio connecting cable.

Recording with other equipment

To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the i (headphones) jack of the IC recorder to the audio or line input connector (stereo minijack) of other equipment.

To the audio or line input connector (stereo minijack)

Tape recorder, etc.

Notes

• Make sure that the plugs are connected securely.

• We recommend you make a trial recording to check the connections and volume control.

• When connecting equipment other than Sony’s, refer to the instruction manual of the equipment.

Audio connecting cable with attenuator (not supplied)

To the i (headphones) jack

Shooting an Image while Playing Back a Message – Adding Bookmarks

You can shoot an image and add it as a bookmark to a previously recorded message.

Notes

• You cannot add a bookmark when the number of bookmarks in a message exceeds the maximum number.

• You cannot add a bookmark if the remaining memory is not long enough. For more information, see “Troubleshooting“ .

1 Open the display cover

and rotate the lens mount to the “z HOLD off/ Camera off“ position.

The message list is displayed.

If folder list or bookmark list is displayed

Press b/B to switch to the message list view.

2 Press v/V to select the

message you want to add a bookmark.

3 Press u to start playback

of the message.

4 Rotate the lens mount to

“Camera on (Open)” or other desired Camera angle position.

The live view is loaded in the display window and the unit becomes ready for shooting an image.

5 At the desired point you

want to shoot an image, press CAPTURE to shoot an image.

The image is added as a bookmark to a message.

To load the live view again

If the message list is displayed, press to turn on the live view again in the display window.

(camera)

6 Repeat steps to add

bookmarks.

To stop playback

Press x (stop).

The added bookmarks in the bookmark list view

Shooting an Image (Bookmark) as a New Message–Picture Message

You can shoot an image in stop mode and record the image (bookmark) as a new message without recorded sound (picture message). You can record only one image for a message. Sound can be added later. See “Adding a Recording to a Picture Message– Post-recording” for the details.

Note

You cannot record a picture message if the remaining memory is not long enough or the maximum number of messages have already been recorded in the folder.

1 Open the display cover

and rotate the lens mount to the “Camera on (Open)” or other desired Camera angle position.

The live view is loaded in the display window and the unit becomes ready for shooting an image.

2 Press CAPTURE shoot an

image.

The image is saved as a new message without sound (picture message). The image is displayed as the title image of the message in the message list and in the bookmark list.

Shooting for Your Own View – Self Position

You can turn the lens towards you and shoot self view of an image.

Open the display cover and rotate the lens mount fully until it clicks into the “Camera on (Self)” position.

The lens faces toward you and the live view is loaded in the display window and the unit becomes ready for shooting an image.

Turn the lens mount to “Camera on (Self)” position.

Using the Digital Zoom Feature

You can zoom in and out an image using the digital zoom process.

During live view, press >/..

>: for zooming in an image

Each time you press b, an image is enlarged (up to x4). The zoom scaling indicator moves to the “W” (wide-scale) end.

.: for zooming out an image

Each time you press B, an image is reduced (up to x1). The zoom scaling indicator moves to the “T” (telephotograph) end.

Tip

You can also use the digital zoom function during shooting close-ups (Macro).

Shooting Close-ups – Macro

For close-ups of small subjects , you can shoot an image with the macro feature.

During live view, slide the Macro switch to “ ” (Macro) position.

The Macro “ ” indicator appears on the display window.

To return to normal shooting

Slide the Macro switch to “z” (normal position). The Macro indicator disappears from the display window.

Note

Except for shooting close-ups, we recommend you shoot an image in the normal shooting mode.

BVarious Ways of Playback

Searching for a Bookmark, Message or Folder

You can locate the message or point you wish to start playback by switching the view and searching for a bookmark, message, or folder.

About the folder structures of messages

The memory of the IC recorder has the following folder structures: each folder contains messages, and each message contains bookmarks. You can switch view between the folder list (

bookmark list ( ) by pressing b/B.

Folder list Message list Bookmark list

FOLDER01 Message 1 BM 1

FOLDER02 Message 1 BM 1

), message list ( ), and

BM 2 BM 3 BM 4

Message 2 BM 1

BM 2

BM 3

BM: Bookmark

Switching the view and searching for a message or bookmark

You can switch the view between the folder, message and bookmark lists and search for a message or bookmark:

1 Display the folder list (

tab).

If the (folder) tab is not displayed, press b until the folder list is displayed.

* You can display a long

folder name by scrolling the cursor.

Icon and name* of the selected folder

2 Press v/V to select the

desired folder.

3 Press B .

The messages in the selected folder are listed – Message list (

4 Press v/V to select the

desired message.

If you keep the button pressed, you can search at a higher speed. If the unit reaches the first or the last message in a folder, it searches from the last or beginning message of the folder again.

To play the searched message

Press u to start playback.

5 To search for a bookmark,

press B .

The bookmarks contained in the selected message are displayed.

Playback slider

The position of the bookmark being selected is marked with V on the slider.

6 Press v/V to select the desired bookmark.

If you keep the button pressed, you can search at a higher speed. If the unit reaches the first or the last bookmark in a message, it searches from the last or beginning bookmark of the previous or next message continuously.

To play the searched bookmark

Press u to start playback of the bookmark. The units plays the rest of bookmarks in a folder.

To display a bookmark image in full-screen

In the message or bookmark list, select the desired message or bookmark and then press DISPLAY. The selected image will be displayed in fullscreen. To return to the thumbnail lists, press DISPLAY again. (When you display a bookmark image in full-screen during stop mode, the full-screen display will be terminated if you do not operate the unit for 15 seconds.)

Changing the Counter Display

You can select the counter display mode for the stop, recording and playback modes.

1 Press MENU for more than

one second, and press V/ v to select “Display Set”.

2 Press u.

The display setting window is displayed.

3 Press v/V to select

“Counter” and press u.

The counter display mode setting window is displayed.

4 Press v/V to select the

desired counter display mode.

You can select the mode from the following:

Elapse Time: Displays the

elapsed playback/ recording time of one message.

Remaining Time: Displays

the remaining time of the message in the playback mode, and the remaining recordable time in the stop and recording modes.

REC date*: Displays the year,

month and day when the message was recorded.

REC Time**: Displays the

hours and minutes when the message is recorded.

5 Press u.

The counter display mode setting has be changed.

6 Press x (stop) to exit the

menu mode.

* If the clock has not been set, “--y--m--d” will be displayed. **If the clock has not been set, “--:--” will be displayed.

Playing back the Section between the two Bookmarks – Bookmark Repeat

You can specify a bookmark and play back the section between the specified bookmark and the next bookmark repeatedly --Bookmark Repeat.

Selecting the Bookmark Repeat playback mode

1 Press MENU for more than

one second, and press V/ v to select “Playback Set”.

2 Press u.

The playback setting window is displayed.

3 Press v/V to select

“Bookmark Repeat” and press u.

The bookmark repeat mode setting window is displayed.

4 Press v/V to select “ON”

and press u.

5 Press x (stop) to exit the

menu mode.

The “ ” (repeat) appears in the display window.

Playing back between the two bookmarks

1 In the bookmark list, press

v/V to select the bookmark that you want to start playback.

For how to specify the bookmark, see “Searching for a Bookmark, Message or Folder”.

2 Press u.

The section between the selected bookmark and the next bookmark will be played back repeatedly.

To play different section

Press v/V to locate the desired bookmark as the starting point of the section that you want to repeat playback.

To stop repeat playback

Press x (stop).

To return to the normal playback

Select “OFF” in step 4 in “Selecting the Bookmark Repeat playback mode”.

BEditing Messages

Selecting the Title Image

You can select the desired bookmark as the title image.

What is “title image”?

The bookmark image displayed in a message list is called “title image”.

• When you record a message, a bookmark of the sample image ( the beginning of a message. If you do not add any bookmark during recording a message, the bookmark with the sample image becomes the title image of the message and displayed in the message list.

Start recording a message

• If you shoot an image and add one or more bookmarks to the message, the first image you shot is specified as title image and displayed in the message list.

BM with the sample image

Start recording a message

* The first bookmark image you shot becomes

You can select the title image for a message as follows:

VOICE) is automatically added at

BM (Bookmark) with the sample image

A message

BM*

A message

Shoot an image.

the title image of the message.

Shoot another image.

1 Select the message for

which you want to select the title image.

2 Press MENU for more than

one second, and press V/ v to select “Display Set”.

3 Press u.

The display setting window is displayed.

4 Press v/V to select “Title

Image” and press u.

The bookmarks list of the selected message is displayed.

5 Press v/V to select the

desired bookmark for the tile image.

6 Press u.

The display setting window appears again.

7 Press x (stop) to exit the

menu mode.

In the message list, the selected image is displayed as the title image.

Editing an Icon and Name of a Folder

You can label an icon or name of a folder yourself.

1 Registered templates of folder icons and names

Folder icons and names registered as templates are associated with each other. When you select a folder icon or name, the folder name associated with the folder icon, or the folder icon associated with the folder name is automatically selected. When you re-select or edit the identical folder icon and name, they will no longer be associated. Some icons have no associated names.

Schedule, Meeting, Memo, Business Trip,

Lecture, Training, Speech, Action, Personal, Idea, Shopping, Music, Travel, Lesson, Message, Expense, Research, Exhibition, Report, Sports, Date, Party, Language Lesson, Interview, , , , , ,

, , , , , , , , ,

Changing a folder icon

Folders are automatically attached with the folder icon “

”. You can select the desired folder icon from the

templates.

1 Select the folder you want to change its icon. 2 Press MENU for more than

one second, and pressing

v/V to select “Folder

Settings”.

3 Press u.

The window for editing a

folder is displayed.

4 Press v/V to select

“Folder Icon” and press

The window for selecting a

folder icon is displayed.

5 Press v/V/b/B to select a

folder icon.

The cursor moves to the

direction you press the key

(v/V/b/B).

When you keep pressing v/

V, you can scroll the pages.

6 Press u. 7 Press x (stop) to exit the

menu mode.

The folder is labeled with the

selected icon and its

associated name.

Note

Depending on the folder icon you choose, there is no associated name. If you edit folder icons and names, folder icons and names will not be associated.

Changing a folder name

Folders have been labeled automatically with double figures or letters like “FOLDER04“ or “FOLDERAB“, but you can label folders as you like by using template names.

1 Select the folder you want to change the

name.

2 Press MENU for more than

one second, and Press v/

V to select “Folder

Settings”.

3 Press u.

The window for editing a

folder is displayed.

4 Press v/V to select

“Folder Name” and press

The list of template folder

names is displayed.

5 Press v/V to select a

folder name and press

6 Press x (stop) to exit the

menu mode.

The folder is labeled with the

selected name and its

associated icon.

Note

You can also label a folder using the supplied “Visual and Voice Editor“ software. For the details, see the help of the Visual and Voice Editor. Some characters that the unit does not support will not be displayed properly.

In the folder list

Erasing Messages or Bookmarks

Notes

• Once a message or bookmark has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.

• When you erase a message, both the sound and image data (bookmarks) registered in the message will be erased.

Erasing messages one by one

You can erase unnecessary messages one by one. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages.

Before erasing

Erase Message 3

Message 1

Message 1 Message 2 Message 3

After erasing

Message 2 Message 3

Remaining messages are renumbered.

Message 4 Message 5

Message 4

1 Press MENU for more than

one second, and press v/ V to select “Erase”.

2 Press u.

The erase menu is displayed.

3 Press v/V to select

“Message” and press u.

The message list is displayed. The message selected when you press MENU in step 1 is selected. The first and last parts of the selected message is played back repeatedly for confirmation.

4 Press v/V to select the

image that you want to erase and press u.

The confirmation window is displayed.

5 Press v/V to select “Yes”

and press u.

The message is erased.

6 Press x (stop) to return to

the normal display.

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.)

To cancel erasing

Press x (stop) before step 5.

Erasing all messages in a folder

You can erase all recorded messages in a folder.

1 Select the folder you want to erase.

You can select a folder in the folder list, or display the message list or bookmark list of the desired folder.

2 Press MENU for more than

one second, and press v/ V to select “Erase”.

3 Press u.

The erase menu is displayed.

4 Press v/V to select “All in

Folder” and press u.

The confirmation window is displayed.

5 Press v/V to select “Yes”

and press u.

All the recorded messages contained in the folder are erased. The folder itself will not be erased.

6 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

To cancel erasing

Press x (stop) before step 4.

Note

If a folder contains a lot of messages, it may take long to erase all the messages.

Erasing a section between two bookmarks

You can specify a bookmark and erase the section between the specified and the next bookmarks in a message.

Before erasing

Specify BM (bookmark) 2 and erase the section between 2 and 3.

BM 1

BM1 BM3* BM4

After erasing

BM2

*You can select the bookmark image for BM3

either from those saved as BM2 or BM3.

BM3 BM4

1 Select the message whose section you want to

erase.

2 If there are no bookmarks for the section, add

a bookmark at the beginning of the section you want to erase, and another bookmark at the end of the section.

For adding bookmarks, see “Shooting an Image while Playing Back a Message – Adding Bookmarks”.

3 Press MENU for more than

one second, and press v/ V to select “Erase”.

4 Press u.

The erase menu is displayed.

5 Press v/V to select

“Section” and press u.

The bookmarks list of the selected message is displayed. The bookmark selected before step 3 is selected. The first and last parts of the selected section is played back repeatedly for confirmation.

6 Press v/V to select the

bookmark for the starting point of the section you want to erase.

7 Press u.

The window to select an image to save as a remaining bookmark is displayed. Among the images of the two bookmarks, you can select one for a new bookmark.

Note

If a bookmark without image is included for the section, the screens to select a bookmark (steps 8 and 9) will not be displayed.

8 Press v/V to select the

desired image for a bookmark and press u.

The confirmation message is displayed.

9 Press v/V to select “Yes”

and press u.

The section is erased. The selected image is saved as a new bookmark.

Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

Notes

• If you specify the bookmark at the end of the message, an error message will be displayed.

• If either of the two bookmarks of the section is the bookmark with the sample image, the bookmark with the shot image will be automatically selected as another bookmark.

Erasing a bookmark

You can erase a bookmark in a message.

1 Select the message whose bookmark you

want to erase.

2 Press MENU for more than

one second, and press v/ V to select “Erase”.

3 Press u.

The erase menu is displayed.

4 Press v/V to select

“Bookmark” and press u.

The bookmarks list of the selected message is displayed. The bookmark selected before step 2 is selected. The first and last parts of the bookmark will be played back repeatedly for confirmation.

5 Press v/V to select the

bookmark you want to erase.

6 Press u.

The confirmation message is displayed.

7 Press v/V to select “Yes”

and press u.

The bookmark is erased.

8 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.

Notes

• If you specify an image of a picture message, the message itself will be erased.

• If you erase a bookmark with shot image at the beginning of the message, the default bookmark with the sample image is added.

• You cannot erase the bookmark with the sample image at the beginning of the message.

B Other Operations

Formatting the Memory

You can format the memory. Formatting will erase all the data recorded in the memory including voice messages, images (bookmarks) and other data and resets the memory to the initial status of 5 folders. Before formatting, check the data in the memory.

1 Press MENU for more than

one second, and press v/ V to select “Format”

2 Press u.

The window for executing format is displayed.

3 Press v/V to select

“Execute” and press u.

The confirmation window is displayed.

4 Press v/V to select “Yes”

and press u.

Formatting of the memory starts.

5 Press x (stop) to return to the normal display.

After formatting, 5 folders (FOLDER01 to FOLDER05) are automatically created in the memory in the same way when you use the unit for the first time after purchasing.

To cancel formatting

Select “Cancel” in step 3 or “No“ in step 4.

Connecting to the PC to use the ”Visual and Voice Editor“ Software

By connecting the IC recorder to your PC, you can use the “Visual and Voice Editor” software to do the following:

• Saving the IC recorder messages on your PC’s hard disk.

• Transferring the PC messages back to the IC recorder.

• Playing or editing the messages on your PC.

• Editing the bookmarks

• Sending a voice e-mail message using MAPI e-mail software.

• Transcribing your IC recorder message using Dragon NaturallySpeaking supplied).

For the details, see the supplied “Visual and Voice Editor” software operating instructions.

speech-recognition software (not

Connection

Use the USB connecting cable supplied to connect the USB connectors of the IC recorder and your PC.

To USB connector

USB connecting cable

Visual IC Recorder

When the unit is connected to the PC, “PC Connect” appears on the display window and you can recognize the IC recorder with your PC.

Notes

• You can use Windows Explorer to display the data stored in

the memory of the IC recorder. When playing, editing, or saving a message, however, please make sure to use the supplied Visual and Voice Editor.

• Do not directly drag and drop a message on the Windows

Explorer window. The message cannot be recognised by the IC recorder.

• When you connect the IC recorder to the PC, make sure that

“ACCESS” is not displayed in the IC recorder display window.

To set the clock of the unit automatically

When the “Date&Time” in the menu is set to “Auto” and connect the unit to the PC after the Visual and Voice Editor is started, the clock of the unit is automatically set according to the internal clock of your PC.

(supplied)

System requirements

Your PC and system software must meet the following minimum requirements.

• IBM PC/AT or compatible – CPU: 450MHz Pentium – RAM: 128MB or more (256 M B or more is

recommended.)

– Hard disk space: 70MB or more depending on the

size and number of sound files you store – CD-ROM drive – USB port – Sound board: Sound Blaster 16 compatible – Display: High color (16 bits) or more and 800 x 480

• OS: Microsoft 2005/Windows Windows Edition/Windows Millennium Edition/Windows® 98 Second Edition standard installation (You cannot use this software with Windows

Notes

• You cannot use the software with a Macintosh machine.

•A handmade computer, a PC whose operating system is

installed or upgraded by the user, or a PC with multi-boot operating environment are not supported.

(The unit supports Hi-Speed USB.)

dots or more

Windows® XP Media Center Edition

XP Media Center Edition 2004/

XP Professional/Windows® XP Home

98, Windows® 95 or Windows® NT.)

III processor or higher

2000 Professional/Windows

Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD Function

Rotate the lens mount to the “HOLD” position. “HOLD” will flash for 3 seconds, indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. Then all the display will be turned off after “HOLD” flashes.

• During recording and playback: recording or playback continues but the functions of the buttons are locked. The live view mode, if activated, will be turned off.

• During stop: The unit enters into the standby mode.

Note

The display will be turned off in approximately 3 seconds after you rotate the lens mount to “HOLD” position and the “HOLD” flash

To cancel the HOLD function

Rotate the lens mount to the “z HOLD off/Camera off”, “Camera on (Open)”, or “Camera on (Self)” position.

B Other Information

Precautions

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the battery used to power this product. Please consult with your local authority.

On safety

• Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle.

On the AC power adaptor

• Be sure to use the AC power adaptor supplied with the unit. Do not use other AC power adaptors, as this may cause a malfunction.

• Do not use an electrical transformer (travel converter), as this may cause overheat or a malfunction.

• In case the cord of the AC adaptor is disconnected or damaged, never use it any longer, as this may cause danger.

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.

On maintenance

• To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

On cleaning the LCD display window and lens

• Cleaning the display window Use the inner cloth of the carrying pouch supplied or a soft cloth such as glasses cleaning cloth to wipe the screen surface of the display window.

• Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.

On moisture condensation

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense inside or outside the unit. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the unit.

• Moisture condensation occurs easily when:

– The unit is brought from a cold location such as a

ski slope into a warmly heated room.

– The unit is taken from an air-conditioned room or

car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.

• To prevent moisture condensation When bringing the unit from a cold place to a warm place, seal the unit in a plastic bag and leave it in the new location for about an hour. Remove the plastic bag when the unit has adapted to the new temperature.

• If moisture condensation occurs Leave the unit and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot an image with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If an Error Message is displayed

If the following error messages are displayed, do the remedies described here. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If an error appears when the display cover is closed, open the display cover to check the error message.

Battery Low

• Battery runs out. Charge battery. When the remaining battery is short, you cannot erase a message or format the memory.

Bookmark Already Set

• You cannot add multiple bookmarks at the same position of a message.

Camera Not Working

• The camera is out of order. You cannot load the live view on the display window.

Cannot Play

• The file or folder may be erased by accident.

Charge Battery

• Battery runs out. Charge the battery.

File is Damaged/Folder not exist

• When you erase a message folder of the IC recorder with the Windows Explorer and you try to play back a message contained in the erased folder, this error message appears. Use the menu to erase the message with the IC recorder.

• When you erase a message folder of the IC recorder with the Windows Explorer and you try to record a message in the erased folder, this error message appears. If this occurs, format the memory with the IC recorder. Or use the Visual and Voice Editor to erase the folder.

Maximum Messages: Folder Full

• Because there are already 99 messages in the selected folder, you cannot add a message. Erase some messages before adding a message or use another folder with much capacity.

Full of Message/Bookmark

• There are already the maximum number of messages or bookmarks. Or the memory is full.

Memory is Full

• The remaining memory is too small. Erase some messages before recording.

Message Already Recorded

• You cannot a post-recording to a message which already has sound. Select a picture message without sound.

No Message/Bookmark/Voice Data

• The selected folder does not have any messages. Or, the selected message has no bookmarks. Without bookmarks, messages or sound data, you cannot proceed with playback or editions.

Power Supply Problem

• An AC power adaptor that is defective or is not compatible with the IC recorder is connected. Disconnect the AC power adaptor immediately as this may cause malfunction with the unit. Make sure to use the AC power adaptor for the unit (supplied).

Failed to Erase/Cannot Erase

• For some reason, you could not erase a message. Tray erasing again.

Please format with the unit

• The unit may have been formatted with other device. To use the unit, use the menu to format the memory .

Rotate Lens

• To shoot an image, rotate the lens mount to the camera on position.

System Error

• The IC recorder failed in memory access because the memory is corrupted or a system error occurred.

Resetting the System

In case the unit cannot be operated, you can reset the system. Use a thin-pointed object to keep pressing into RESET button for more than 0.5 second.

Specifications

IC recorder

Recording media

Recording time

Frequency range

Playback speed control (DPC)

Camera

Image file format

Number of pixels

Picture size

Image device

Total pixels number of camera

Effective pixels number of camera

Lens Focal length f=4.3mm, horizontal angle of view

F-stop 4 Recommended camera distance

General

Speaker approx. 2.3 cm (29/32 in.) dia. LCD panel used

Input/Output

Power requirements

Operating temperature

Dimensions (w/h/d) (not including projecting parts and

Mass (including batteries)

Supplied accessories

Optional accessories

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Built-in flash memory 256 MB, Stereo/ Monaural recording

• ST: Approx. 11 hours 30 minutes

• STLP: Approx. 22 hours 5 minutes

•SP: Approx. 35 hours

• LP: Approx. 93 hours 30 minutes

• ST: 60 Hz - 13,500 Hz

• STLP: 60 Hz - 7,000 Hz

•SP: 60 Hz - 7,000 Hz

• LP: 80 Hz - 3,500 Hz

+100% to -50%

JPEG

1 280 x 960 pixels (approx. 1 340 000 pixels)

1 280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels

5.00 mm (1/3.6 type) color CCD primary color filter

1 360 x 986 pixels (approx. 1 340 000 pixels)

1 308 x 976 pixels (approx. 1 280 000 pixels)

49.5 degrees

30 cm to infinite (Macro: 12 cm)

1.2 inch D-TFD liquid panel, RGB, 64 levels of gradations, 262 144 colors

• Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) – input for plug in power

• Headphones jack (minijack, stereo) – output for 8 - 300 ohms headphones

• USB connector

• DC IN 6V jack

6 V DC, 800mA, rechargeable lithium-ion battery

For recording/playback:

–10 ˚C to +45 ˚C (14 ˚F to 104 ˚F)

For charging:

+5 ˚C to +35 ˚C (41 ˚F to 95 ˚F)

controls)

45.8 × 101.2 × 23.5 mm (1

99 g (3.5 oz)

AC power adaptor AC-ES608K (1) Plug adaptor (1) (supplied only in some regions) Operating instructions (For the Visual IC Recorder (1)/For the application software (1)) Stereo headphones (1) USB connecting cable (1) Application Software (CD-ROM) (1) Carrying pouch (1)

Stereo headphones MDR-EX71SL, MDRE931LP/Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80/ Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10, ECM-TL1/Audio connecting cable RKG134HG, RK-G135HG, RK-G136HG, RKG139HG (excluding Europe)

/16 × 4 × 15/

in.)

RESET

Note

When you reset the system during operation, the data is not always assured.