Sony PCM-D1 User Manual
Linear PCM
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PCM-D1
© 2005 Sony Corporation
2-664-971-11(1)
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the rear and
the serial number is located inside the
battery compartment. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer
to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer rega rdi ng this product.
Mod el No. PCM -D1
Ser ial No.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place
lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
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.
If you have any questions about this product,
you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: PCM-D1
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16 450 W. Bernardo Dr,
San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
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
interferenc e received, including
interferenc e that may cause undesired
operation.
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.
Product registration
Please regi ster this product on line at
www.sony.com/productregistration
<http://www.sony.com/productregistrati on>
Proper registration will enable us to send you
periodic mailings about new products,
services and other important
announcements. Registering your product
will also allow us to contact you in the
unlikely event that the product needs
adjustment or modification.
Thank you.
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 pro tection against harmful
interferenc e in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequ ency 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
interferenc e 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 ant enna.
– 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.
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERIES
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries
are recyclable .
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechar geable batteries to
the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more in formation regarding recycling of
rechargeabl e batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit
http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.
On this manual
These operating instructions are written
mainly for models outside of Japan. In the
case of the model for use in Japan, the
display indications may differ slightly, but
operations are identical.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely before operating the
appliance, and keep this manual for future
reference.
Carefully o bserve all warnings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance and in the
operating instructions, and adhere to them.
INSTALLATION
Water and Moisture – Do not use powerline
operated appliances near water – for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, etc.
Heat – Do not place the appliance near or
over a radiator or heat register, or where it is
exposed to direct sunlight.
Ventilation – The slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for necessary
ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of
the appliance, and to protect it from
overheating, these slots and openings must
never be blocked or covered.
– Never cover the slots and openings with a
cloth or other materials.
– Never block the slots and openings by
placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug
or other similar surface.
– Never place the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase, or built-in
cabinet, unless proper ventilation is
provided.
Accessories – Do not place the appliance
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table. The appliance may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and
serious damage to the appliance. Use only a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by Sony.
USE
Power Source – This appliance should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of electrical power supplied
to your home, consult your dealer or local
power company. For those appliances
designed to operate from battery power, or
other sourc es, refer to the operating
instructions.
Grounding or Polarization – This appliance
is equipped with a polarized AC power cord
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other), or with a three-wire grounding type
plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding).
Follow the instructions below:
•
For the appliance with a polarized AC
power cord plug:
This plug will fit into the power outlet only
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to have a suitable outlet
installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug by forcing it in.
•
For the appliance with a three-wire
grounding type AC plug:
This plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to have a suitable
outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety
purpose, of the grounding plug.
Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords or convenience receptacles
beyond their capacity, since this can result in
fire or ele ctric shock.
When not in use – Unplug the power cord of
the appliance from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
To disconnect the cord, pull it out by
grasping the plug. Never pull the plug out by
the cord.
Power-Cord Protection – Route the power
cord so tha t it is not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to the
plugs, rece ptacles, and the point where the
cord exits fro m the appliance.
Lightning – For added protection for this
appliance during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet
and disconnect the antenna or c able system.
This will prevent damage to the appliance
due to lightning and powerline surges.
Attachments – Do not use attachments not
recommended by Sony, as they may cause
hazards.
Cleaning – Unplug the appliance from the
wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for
cleaning the exterior of the appliance. Clean
the appliance only as recommended by
Sony.
Object and Liquid Entry – Never push
objects of any kind into the appliance
through ope nings as they may touch
dangerous v oltage points or short out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the
appliance.
SERVICE
Damage Requiring Service – Unplug th e
appliance from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
– When the power cord or plug is damaged
or frayed.
– If liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the appliance.
– If the appliance has been exposed to rain
or water.
– The appliance does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance. – This indicates a need for
service.
– If the appliance does not operate normally
when following the operating instructions,
adjust only those controls that are
specified in the operating instructions.
Improper ad justment of other controls may
result in d amage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the ap pliance to normal operation.
– If the appliance has been subject to
excessive shock by being dropped, or the
cabinet has been damaged.
Servicing – Do not attempt to service the
appliance yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts – When replacement
parts are requ ire d, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
specified by Sony that have the same
characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
Safety Check – Upon completion of any
service or repairs to the appliance, ask the
service technician to perform routine safety
checks (as specified by Sony) to determine
that the appliance is in safe operating
condition.
Table of Contents
Overview
Built-in microphones—Pick up sound ................................................................... 10
Electrical circuit—Amplifies sound ........................................................................... 11
Exterior—Increase rigidity .............................................................................................. 12
Identifying parts and controls ....................................................................................... 14
Getting Started
Checking the supplied accessories .......................................................................... 18
Step 1: Preparing a power source .............................................................................19
Step 2: Setting the clock ................................................................................................. 21
Recording
Preparation before recording ........................................................................................ 22
Recording...................................................................................................................24
Monitoring the recording .................................................................................................. 26
Recording with an external microphone ................................................................27
Recording from external equipment .........................................................................27
Operations after Recording
Playing back recorded audio data (tracks) ........................................................... 28
Dividing a track ...................................................................................................................... 30
Storing tracks in a computer .........................................................................................30
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Menu Operations
Using the menu display .................................................................................................... 34
Menu items ............................................................................................................................... 35
REC MODE (Sampling frequency/quantifying bit number)
LIMITER (Preventing distortion)
200Hz HPF (High Pass Filter function)
SBM (Super Bit Mapping function)
DELETE TRK (Deleting track)
DELETE ALL (Deleting all tracks in folder)
FORMAT (Initializing memory)
LED (Indicator lighting)
CLOCK (Date/time setting)
MEMORY (Recording/playback memory)
FOLDER (Recording/playback folder)
Additional Information
Using a “Memory Stick PRO (High Speed)” (not supplied) ....................... 38
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................40
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................41
Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 46
File specifications ................................................................................................................. 48
Index.............................................................................................................................50
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Getting StartedOverview Recording
Operations after
Recording
Menu Operations
Additional Information
Overview
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PC M -D1 comb i nes thes e fe a tur es f or
re cord ings tha t ar e fa ithf u l t o the ori g ina l so u nd
an d re p rod uce e ven the subt lest of n uanc es.
— A s tru ctu re fre e o f dr ive me cha n ism s
— Hig hly se nsit ive , b uilt -in co nden ser mi cro pho nes
— Circui ts tha t p roc ess sou nd wit h li ttl e n oise
— Bod y m ade of pre sse d t ita nium wi th mini mal jo ins
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Overview
Overview (continued)
Built-in microphones—Pick up sound
PCM-D1 incorporates electret condenser
microphones that were developed for their
high sensitivity and low noise. Unlike tape or
disc recorders , PCM-D1 has no drive
mechanism and is free of motor noise. This
makes it possible to employ a highly sensitive
microphone to be used as a component.
All microph one casing parts are cut from
metal and fit together nearly seamlessly.
Each part is positioned and the front and
rear openin gs are adjusted with 100-micron
level preci sion. Peaks and dips in the
microphone’s range are minimized so that
Sec tion view of microphon e
Fig ure 1: Built-i n microphone, fre quency
response
Cap
Front gril l
Top sc reen
Mic rophone un it
Sid e mesh
Sid e scree n
Mic rophone ca sin g
Con tactor
FET
Mic rophone co rd
Dia phragm
acoustic energy is transmitted effectively to
the diaphragm in the microphone unit.
To ensure that sound is then converted to
electrical signals, the conditions for
manufacturing the electret (charging the
diaphragm to increase sensitivity to subtle
sounds) were reviewed—resulting in a
sensitivity nearly 6 dB superior to that of a
standard mi cro phone.
In addition, the frequency response of the
microphone is improved to nearly –30 kHz,
achieving a sampling rate of 96 kHz
(Figure 1). This performance is barely
affected ev en when the supplied windscreen
is used.
The microph ones are positioned using the XY patter n and then angled toward each other
with the left and right diaphragms close
together, thereby covering a wide sound
range and reducing phase shifts. The
recorded sound has depth and perspective
and project s a natural stereo image.
Angl e
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Electrical circuit—Amplifies sound
Lin e amplifier
Sound picked up by the microphones is
amplified in the analog circuit, which
achieves a frequency response that reaches
the high frequencies (Figure 2) and enables
the wide dynamic range of PCM-D1.
The microph one amplifier provided for each
channel is Analog Devices’ AD797, which
boasts ultra-low noise and distortion.
A variable gain circuit is adopted for
amplitude control, thus improving the actual
signal-to-noise ratio.
In the signal line, direct current is removed
by Elna’s coupling condenser, which has a
separator made of synthetic mica mix paper.
A dual-shaft, quad-unit volume control with
ten times the life of a standard volume control
was developed for recording. Special carbon
ink is applied to the resistor in the control to
suppress no ise produced by sliding.
Like the microphone amplifier, the line
amplifier, AD8672, is provided by Analog
Devices.
Interferenc e between blocks is prevented by
placing the analog circuit on a different
board from dig ital circuits and providing
separate ± power. The analog circuit also
achieves superior linearity so that the
recorded sound is output faithfully (Figure 3).
Fig ure 2: Electri cal circuit, freq uency response Fig ure 3: Electri cal circuit, linearity
Mic rophone am pli fie r Cou pling condenser
Dua l-shaft, quad-unit
vol ume
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Overview
Overview (continued)
Exterior—Increase rigidity
The electrical circuits are protected by a
body made of 1 mm thick pure titanium. By
means of a pressing process called
“drawing,” titanium is shaped into a box to
achieve a body rigidity that cannot be
obtained through bending or using pressed
aluminum. The use of drawn titanium
minimizes resonance, which tends to occur
when the body comes into contact with
acoustic energy.
The surface of pure titanium material
undergoes a process that increases the
hardness of the material. The surface is then
covered wit h ion plating (a nitrate titanium
coating that is resistant to scratches). The
finished titanium surface is approximately ten
times as hard as that of alumite treated
aluminum.
The distinctive arch-shaped frame
(microphone guard) protects the built-in
microphone units against impact damage
when droppe d. Exhaustive tests were carried
Front/back panels
(1 mm thick press ed titan ium)
out seeking a form and material that were
rugged enough without obstructing sound.
The final choice: stainless steel rods
(SUS316), 3 mm in diameter, bent into the
shape of the frame and hand polished by
skilled craftsmen.
The rugged exterior produced in this way
protects th e circuits and microphones and
enhances the high recording quality of
PCM-D1.
Mic rophone guard (SUS316 stainless stee l rod)
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Overview
Identifying parts and controls
Front
Right side
Overview (continued)
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Built-in microphones (page 22)
Analog level meters (page 25)
Displays left and right volume levels of an
audio signal input from microphones in
analog values.
Display (page 16)
VOLUME dial
Adjusts the playback volume when turned in
+/– directi ons.
FF (fast-forward) /UP button
(pages 21, 29)
MENU button (page 34)
LIGHT button
Turns on or off the backlight of the display
and the analog level meters.
FR (fast-rewind) /DOWN button
(pages 21, 29)
REC LEVEL L/R (recording level left/right)
dials (page 24)
DISPLAY button (page 17)
Switches time information in the display.
PAUSE button/indicator (pages 25, 29)
ACCESS indicator (pages 20, 38)
Flashes when accessing memory (except
during reco rdi ng).
REC (recording) button/indicator
(page 24)
DIVIDE button (page 30)
PLAY/ENTER button/indicator
(pages 21, 28)
STOP button (pages 25, 29)
MIC (microphone) jack (page 27)
(headphone) jack (pages 26, 28)
MIC (microphone) /LINE IN switch
(page 24)
When set to “MIC,” records an audio signal
input from the built-in microphones or an
external microphone that is connected to the
MIC jack. When set to “LINE IN,” records an
audio signal output from external equipment
that is connected to the LINE IN jack.
Memory Stick slot (page 38)
POWER switch
Turns on or off the power.
Battery compartment lid (page 19)
Slit for a wrist strap (page 18)
Continued on the next page
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Overview
Left side
Overview (continued)
Display
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