Sony PCMD10 User Manual

Linear PCM Recorder

Operating Instructions

Overview

Getting Started

Recording

Playback

Using BLUETOOTH® Function

Editing

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

The Help Guide (Web manual for computers and smartphones) is available on the Internet to provide detailed instructions on using and troubleshooting the linear PCM recorder. http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/pcmd10/h_zz/

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Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.	PCM-D10
Serial No.

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

WARNING

Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.

Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC

regulation using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters.

For the customers in Europe

Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall

not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a

chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this

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battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery.

Caution

Battery

For the customer in Canada

This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause interference; and

(2)This device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The model has been tested and found to comply with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

PCM-D10 4-744-528-11(1)

FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

If you have any questions about this product: Visit: www.sony.com/

Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-800-222-7669

Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY

Model :PCM-D10

Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. Address : 16535 Via Esprillo, 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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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:

ˎReorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ˎIncrease the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

ˎConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

ˎConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines.

This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

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Manuals

Finding information on printed manuals

Finding information on your computer, smartphone, or tablet

Operating Instructions (this manual)

Describes basic operations of the linear PCM recorder (audio recording, audio playback, file deletion) and provides tips for better recording and playback as well as troubleshooting instructions.

SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12 Installation Guide (supplied separately)

Describes how to install the computer application, SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12, onto the computer as well as provides additional information.

Help Guide (Web manual)

You can use your computer to find out how you can enjoy with the linear PCM recorder, detailed descriptions of its functions, and troubleshooting instructions.

When you are out of home or office, you can also use your smartphone or tablet to do the same.

There is no fee for viewing the information but the communication fee depends on the contract with your provider.

Customer support websites

For the website URLs, see “Customer support websites and Help

Guide” on page 84.

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Table of Contents

Manuals .....................................................................................................	4
Overview
What you can do with the PCM-D10.........................................................	9
Getting Started
Identifying parts and controls..................................................................	11
Checking the supplied items...................................................................	18
Preparing a power source .......................................................................	19
Making the initial settings.......................................................................	21
Using the HOME and OPTION menus .....................................................	22
Selecting a file .........................................................................................	25
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) .........................................	26
Recording
Preparation before recording..................................................................	27
Recording.................................................................................................	31
Recording using the built-in microphones ......................................	31
Monitoring the recording audio..............................................................	34
Starting recording slightly in advance (PRE REC)....................................	35
Using the SD card as a storage for recorded files...................................	36
Inserting an SD card .........................................................................	36
To change the memory storage for recorded files later..................	37
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Table of Contents (continued)

Recording using other devices ...............................................................	38
Recording with the external microphone connected to the MIC IN/
LINE IN jack..................................................................................	38
Recording with the external microphone connected to the XLR/TRS
jack(s) ..........................................................................................	39
Turning down the external microphone volume at once
(Microphone attenuation)..........................................................	40
Recording audio from an external device through LINE input.......	40
Recording from an external device (LINE Input) ..............................	41
Playback
Playback...................................................................................................	42
About folders and files............................................................................	43
Other playback operations......................................................................	45
Searching a desired point quickly (Easy Search) ....................................	47
Setting the playback sound quality .......................................................	48
Selecting a sound quality setting (Equalizer) .................................	48
Adjusting the playback tone (Key Change) ....................................	48
Adjusting the playback speed (DPC(Speed Control)) ......................	49
Connecting an external device for playback .........................................	50

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Using BLUETOOTH® Function
Listening to wireless sound ....................................................................	51
Operating the linear PCM recorder with a smartphone (REC Remote)..	54
Other Bluetooth function ........................................................................	55
Editing
Deleting files............................................................................................	56
Protecting a file .......................................................................................	57
Changing the folder or file name............................................................	58
Using track marks ....................................................................................	59
Dividing a file..........................................................................................	60
Organizing files (Moving/copying files) .................................................	62
Registering a function to the custom key (C1/C2)..................................	63
Changing the settings............................................................................	64
Using the linear PCM recorder with your computer ...............................	72
Connecting the linear PCM recorder to your computer .........................	73

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Table of Contents (continued)

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................	74
Finding out causes/solutions from symptoms.......................................	75
System limitations ...................................................................................	83
Customer support websites and Help Guide ........................................	84
Additional Information
Specifications...........................................................................................	85
Precautions..............................................................................................	93
Notice for users .......................................................................................	95
Trademarks and licenses........................................................................	96
Index .......................................................................................................	98

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What you can do with the PCM-D10

Overview

For recording live performances

ˎThe built-in microphones of the PCM-D10 allow you to record musical performances easily without complicated microphone setup.

ˎThe smartphone app, REC Remote, installed on your smartphone allows you to remotely control the PCM-D10, such as starting or stopping recording (page 54).

ˎYou can attach a camera tripod (commercially available) to the PCM-D10.

ˎThe Cross-Memory REC function allows you to make a long recording by automatically switching the storage for recorded files from the built-in memory to the memory card (page 30).

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What you can do with the PCM-D10 (continued)

For recording musical instrument performances with an external microphone

ˎYou can connect an external microphone with the XLR or TRS jack(s) (commercially available) to the XLR/TRS jack(s) on the linear PCM recorder (page 39).

ˎYou can connect a commercially-available external microphone that comes with a stereo miniplug to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack on the linear PCM recorder (page 39).

ˎLong battery life with four size-AA alkaline batteries. You can record for approximately 29 hours with the external microphone connected to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack (recording mode: LPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit); or for approximately 5 hours with the external microphone connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s) (recording mode: LPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit with phantom power supply).

ˎYou can monitor audio from the left and right channels independently during recording or playback (page 34, 42).

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Identifying parts and controls

Front

Right side

Ǵ

ǵ

Ƕ

Ƿ ǿ

	Ǹ
	ǹ	Ȁ
		ȁ
	Ǻ
	ǻ	Ȃ
	Ǽ	ȃ
	ǽ
	Ǿ	Ȅ

ȅ

Ȇ

ȇ

Ȉ

ȉ

Ȋ

ȋ

Ȍ

ȍ

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Identifying parts and controls (continued)

Ǵ Built-in microphones (page 31)

ǵ Peak level indicators (L/R) (page 33)

Display the left and right peak levels of an audio signal input with “-20dB” (green), “-12dB” (orange), and “OVER” (red) lamps.

Ƕ Display window (page 15)

ˮ ĄSTOP button (page 33)

˯ T-MARK (track mark) button (page 59)

˰Control button ((ĂDPC (Speed Control), è (repeat) A-B/Ã (fast reverse), Ñ (fast forward))

Ǻ C1 (Custom 1) button (page 63)

You can register frequently-used functions to this button.

ǻ BACK/ HOME button (page 22)

Press briefly to display the previous screen. Press and hold for 1 second or more to display the HOME menu.

Ǽ XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL (XLR/TRS input type selection) switch (L/R)

Select “MIC” or “LINE” in accordance with the device connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s).

ǽ Phantom power switch (L/R)

When connecting an external microphone with phantom power support to the XLR/ TRS jack(s), slide the switch to “ON” to supply power.

Ǿ INPUT (input selection) switch

Slide the switch to “MIC/LINE” to record audio signals from the external microphone connected to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack. When no external microphone is connected to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack, audio signals from the built-in microphones are recorded.

Slide the switch to “XLR/TRS” to record audio signals from the external device connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s).

ǿêREC PAUSE (pause recording) button/ indicator (page 33)

ȀĆREC (recording) button/indicator (page 32)

ȁ C2 (Custom 2) button (page 63)

You can register frequently-used functions to this button.

Ȃ OPTION button (page 22)

ȃ à (play/enter) button

There is a tactile dot. Use this dot as a reference point for operating or identifying the button.

Ȅ Phantom power indicator (L/R)

ȅ Built-in speaker (page 42)

Ȇ Strap hole

No strap is supplied with your linear PCM recorder.

ȇ XLR/TRS jack (L/R)

ȈMIC IN/LINE IN jack (stereo jack with the diameter of 3.5 mm)

Connect an external microphone or an audio device for audio recording.

ȉMIC/LINE INPUT LEVEL (MIC/LINE input type selection) switch

Select “MIC” or “LINE” in accordance with the output level of the device connected to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack.

Ȋ REC LEVEL (recording level) dial

Adjust the recording volume by turning the REC LEVEL dial to display the desired level (0 to 10) in the “—” position next to the display window.

You can adjust the volume for both of the right and left channels simultaneously by turning the dial. To change the balance of recording volume for the right and left channels, pull out the outer dial to separate it from the inner dial. Then, turn the outer dial to adjust the volume for the right channel. To adjust the volume for the left channel, turn the inner dial.

ȋMIC ATT (microphone attenuator) switch (page 40)

Ȍ SD card slot (page 36)

Located behind the slot cover.

ȍ USB Type-C™ connector

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Note

•Before connecting/disconnecting an external microphone or device to/from the XLR/TRS jack(s), make sure that the phantom power switch is placed in the “OFF” position. If you plug or unplug the cable of the connected device while the switch is placed in the “ON” position, it may produce a loud noise or cause the device to malfunction.

•While the phantom power switch is placed in the “ON” position, the linear PCM recorder consumes more power. When you do not intend to use an external microphone with phantom power support, slide the switch to “OFF.”

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Identifying parts and controls (continued)

Back/Left side

		Ƿ
		Ǹ
	Ǵ	ǹ
		Ǻ
		ǻ
		Ǽ

ǵ	ǽ
	Ǿ
Ƕ

Ǵ Hole for attaching the tripod

No tripod is supplied with your linear PCM recorder.

ǵ Battery compartment cover (page 19)

Ƕ (N mark) (page 52)

Put an NFC-compatible smartphone or Bluetooth audio device onto this mark to establish a Bluetooth connection.

Ƿ LINE OUT (line output) jack (page 50)

Ǹ ­ (headphones) jack (page 34, 42)

ǹ ­ OUTPUT (headphone output selection) button (page 34)

Select the left (“L”), right (“R”), or “STEREO” channel for the headphone output.

Ǻ LIGHT button

Turns the backlight of the display window on or off.

ǻ VOL (volume +) button*

Ǽ VOL (volume -) button

ǽ POWER switch (page 20)

Turns the power “ON” or “OFF.”

Ǿ HOLD switch (page 26)

When the switch is placed in the “ON” position, the buttons on the linear PCM recorder are disabled to prevent unintentional operations. We recommended that you keep this switch placed in the “ON” position during recording and playback. To enable the button operations, slide the switch to “OFF.”

*There is a tactile dot. Use this dot as a reference point for operating or identifying the button.

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Display window

ĄDisplay window while stereo recording is in progress

Ǵ	ǵ	Ƕ ǷǸ
		ȁ
ǹǺ ǻ Ǽ	ǽǾǿȀ

ĄDisplay window while monaural recording is in progress

˹

ǻ

Note

Display windows in this manual may differ from what are actually displayed on the linear PCM recorder depending on the country or region you purchased the linear PCM recorder and the settings you have made.

˫ Recording status

Indicates the following according to the current operation:

While recording is in progress

		While recording is on standby
	(Flashing)	or the linear PCM recorder is
		paused for recording

ˬ Level meters/peak values (page 32)

The level meters and the maximum value of the peak level are displayed. When the level exceeds the set value, appears.

When “Stereo/Monaural” is set to “Monaural (L)” on the menu, the heading “L” to the left of the top level meter and the bottom level meter with the “R” heading are not displayed.

˭ PEAK icon

Appears when “Peak Hold” is set to “Manual” on the menu.

ˮ Elapsed recording time

˯ Remaining recordable time

Indicates the remaining recordable time in hours, minutes, and seconds.

10 hours or more: in hours

Between 10 minutes and 10 hours: in hours and minutes

Less than 10 minutes: in minutes and seconds

ǹ Track mark (page 59)

Indicates the track mark number at the current position. Displayed only when a track mark

is set.

Ǻ Recording mode (page 64)

Indicates the recording mode specified on the menu.

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Identifying parts and controls (continued)

˲ LIMITER/High S/N Mode (page 65, 66)

Appears when “LIMITER” or “High S/N Mode” is enabled.

˳ LCF setting (page 65)

Appears when “LCF(Low Cut)” is enabled.

ǽ File name/folder name

While recording is on standby or the linear PCM recorder is paused for recording, the folder name (for example, FOLDER01) appears.

Ǿ Output channel indicator (page 34)

Appears when the left (L) or right (R) channel audio is specified for output to the headphones. When stereo audio is output to headphones, nothing appears.

˶ Bluetooth mark

Appears when the Bluetooth function is enabled.

˷ Memory card indicator

Appears when “SD Card” is selected for “Memory Selection” under “Recording Folder.”

˸ Remaining battery power (page 20)

˹ Monaural icon

Appears when “Stereo/Monaural” is set to “Monaural (L)” on the menu.

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Ą Display window while playback is in

progress
Ǵǵ	Ƕ Ƿ	Ǹǹ
Ǽ		Ǻ
		ǻ
ǽǾ ǿ Ȁȁ Ȃȃ Ȅ
˫ Playback status
	Playback
	Stop
/	Fast reverse/forward

ˬDPC(Speed Control) information (page 49)

Indicates the playback speed selected in “DPC(Speed Control).”

˭ Level meters/peak values (Displayed only for the recorded file) (page 32)

The level meters and the maximum value of the peak level are displayed.

ˮ Elapsed playing time

Indicates the elapsed playing time for 1 file.

˯ Progress bar

Indicates the progress of the playback.

˰ File Length

Indicates the file length.

Ǻ Track mark (page 59)

Indicates the track mark number at the current position. Displayed only when a track mark

is set.

˲ File name

˳ File location information

The number of the selected file appears as the numerator and the total number of files available to play appears as the denominator. When the total number of files reaches a 4-digit number, the number of files is only displayed.

˴ Protection indicator (page 57)

Appears when a file is protected.

Ǿ Recording mode (page 64)

Indicates the recording mode of the file that is playing.

˶ Play mode indicator (page 68)

Indicates the Play Mode setting (for example, repeat playback or shuffle playback).

Ȁ Playback tone indicator (page 48)

Appears when the playback tone is modified.

ȁ Equalizer indicator (page 48)

Appears when “Equalizer” is enabled on the menu.

Ȃ Output channel indicator (page 34)

Appears when the left (L) or right (R) channel audio is specified for output to the headphones. When stereo audio is output to headphones, nothing appears.

˺ Bluetooth mark

Appears when the Bluetooth function is enabled.

˻ Remaining battery power (page 20)

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Checking the supplied items

•Linear PCM recorder (1)

•USB Type-C™ cable (A-C) (1)

• Carrying pouch (1)

•Wind screen (1)

Put the wind screen over the built-in microphones.

For details, see page 29.

•Operating Instructions (this manual)

•SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12 Installation Guide (1)

The “SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12” software allows you to edit data, create a CD, and perform other operations on your computer. For an overview of the software and details on installation procedures, refer to the supplied manual “SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12 Installation Guide.”

Note

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not described in this manual could void your authority to operate the linear PCM recorder.

• Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (4)

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Preparing a power source

Inserting batteries

1Pull the tab (ʓ) of the battery compartment cover on the back of the linear PCM recorder in the direction of the arrow and raise it to open the cover.

ʓ

2Insert the four supplied size-AA batteries.

Be sure to insert the batteries with the È and ¾ ends in the right position.

3 Close the battery compartment cover.

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Preparing a power source

Turning the power on

Slide the POWER switch to “ON.”

When the POWER switch is placed in the “ON” position, “Power On” and then “Please Wait” appear on the display window. Information required for operation is read from the linear PCM recorder’s built-in memory.

When you turn on the recorder for the first time after purchasing

“Configure Initial Settings” appears on the display window. Press the à button and configure the “Language,” “Date&Time,” and “Beep” settings (page 21).

Note

You may not be able to select the language, depending on the country or region you purchased your linear PCM recorder.

Turning the power off

Slide the POWER switch to “OFF.” “Power off” appears on the display window, and the power is turned off.

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When to replace the batteries

When using batteries, the remaining battery power is indicated on the display window.

There is sufficient battery power.

Replace all four batteries.

“Low Battery” appears on the display window when there is no power left.

The linear PCM recorder will not operate.

Note

•When the remaining battery power reaches the lowest level, the following operations are not available.

–Supplying phantom power to the connected external microphone

–Dividing the file at the track mark positions

–Moving files

–Copying files

–Deleting folders

–Deleting all files in a folder/list

–Formatting the memory storage

•You can use rechargeable batteries with the linear PCM recorder. However, you cannot charge the batteries while they are in the linear PCM recorder. Use the rechargeable batteries that are already charged.

• To use rechargeable batteries, select “ Settings”“Common Settings” “Battery Setting,” and then select “NiMH Battery” from the HOME menu.

Hint

•If you leave the linear PCM recorder unused while it is running on battery power, the display window will turn off and the linear PCM recorder enters the sleep mode. You can change the time length before the recorder enters sleep mode by changing the Auto Standby setting (page 69).

•When you turn the power on again within 4 hours of the last time the power was turned off, the power will come on quickly.

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Making the initial settings

When you turn on the linear PCM recorder for the first time after purchasing, “Configure Initial Settings” appears on the display window.

1 Press the à button.

The Language screen appears.

If the Language screen is not displayed, proceed to step 3.

2Press the Ă or è button to select the display language, and then press

the à button.

You can select English, Simplified Chinese, or Traditional Chinese. The language

you can select differs depending on the country or region you purchased the linear PCM recorder.

The Date&Time screen is displayed.

3Press the Ă or è button to set an item, and then press the à button

to confirm the value.

Date&Time

YEAR MONTH DAY

2019 1 1

00 00

You can move the cursor to the year, month, day, hour and minute by pressing the à or Ñ button.

The default date display format differs depending on the country or region you purchased the linear PCM recorder.

The time is displayed either in “12-Hour” with “AM” or “PM,” or in “24-Hour,” depending on the “Time Display” setting on the menu. The default setting differs depending on the country or region you purchased the linear PCM recorder.

4Repeat step 3 to set all items, and then press the à button.

5	Select “Next” and press the à
	button.
	The Beep screen is displayed.
6	Select “ON” or “OFF” and press the
	à button.

When the initial settings are complete, the HOME menu is displayed.

Hint

•If you remove the batteries and insert them back in place after an interval of 2 minutes or more, or if you replace the batteries with new ones, the Date&Time screen is displayed. This screen shows the date and time that you had last used the linear PCM recorder before you removed the batteries. Change the date and time to the current ones.

•To display the previous item, press the BACK/HOME button.

•You can also change the “Language,” “Date&Time,”

and “Beep” settings later on by selecting

“ Settings” “Common Settings” from the HOME menu (page 22).

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Using the HOME and OPTION menus

Selecting the desired function from the HOME menu

On the linear PCM recorder, the HOME menu is the starting point for the functions of the recorder. From the HOME menu, you can select the desired function, locate recorded files, or change settings.

1Press and hold the BACK/HOME button for 1 second or more.

The HOME menu is displayed.

HOME

Record

Recorded Files

Music

Bluetooth

Settings

2Press the Ă or è button to select the desired function, and then press the à button.

You can select the following functions:

Record	Displays the screen for
	recording. You can start
	recording by pressing the
	buttons on the linear PCM
	recorder.
Recorded	Allows you to select and play
Files	the desired recorded file.
Music	Allows you to select and
	play the desired file from
	those transferred from your
	computer.
Bluetooth	Displays the menu screen for
	items that use the Bluetooth
	function, such as REC
	Remote, NFC, and Bluetooth
	audio devices.
Settings	Allows you to configure
	various settings of the linear
	PCM recorder in the settings
	screen.

Back to	Displays the screen you
XX*	displayed before entering the
	HOME menu.

*The function you are currently using is displayed in “XX.”

3Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed.

Hint

To display the screen you displayed before entering the HOME menu, press the ĄSTOP button during operations on the HOME menu.

Making settings from the OPTION menu

By pressing the OPTION button, you can display the OPTION menu, which allows you to change the settings for each function you are using. The OPTION menu items vary depending on the function you are using or the state of operation (page 23).

1Press the OPTION button after you have selected a function with the HOME menu.

The OPTION menu for the current function is displayed.

REC Information

Recording Folder

Create Folder

REC Mode

Stereo/Monaural

Peak Hold

LCF(Low Cut)

2Press the Ă or è button to select the desired item, and then press the à button.

3Press the Ă or è button to select the desired setting item, and then press the à button.

Hint

To return to the previous screen, press the BACK/ HOME button during operations.

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Settings menu items

	Settings	Item	See page:
	menu
		Recording Folder	64
		Create Folder	64
		REC Mode	64
		Stereo/Monaural	64
		Peak Hold	29
	Recording	LCF(Low Cut)	65
	Settings	LIMITER	65
		High S/N Mode	66
		PRE REC	35
		Plug In Power	66
		Cross-Memory REC	30
		Auto Track Marks	30
		Equalizer	48
		Key Change	48
	Playback
		Easy Search	47
	Settings
		Play Mode	68
		Playback Range	68
		LED	68
		Backlight	68
		Beep	68
		Language	69
		Date&Time	69
	Common
		Auto Standby	69
	Settings
		Battery Setting	69
		Custom Key Settings	63
		Reset/Format	70
		Available Rec. Time	71
		System Information	71

OPTION menu items

Record

You can display the OPTION menu while recording is in progress or on standby.

Some items may not be displayed depending on the conditions.

OPTION menu item	See page:
REC Information	-
Recording Folder	64
Create Folder	64
REC Mode	64
Stereo/Monaural	64
Peak Hold	29
Reset Peak Data	29
LCF(Low Cut)	65
LIMITER	65
High S/N Mode	66
PRE REC	35
Cross-Memory REC	30
Delete a File	56

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Using the HOME and OPTION menus (continued)

Recorded Files

Music

You can display the OPTION menu while a list of the recorded files is displayed or while playback is in progress or on standby.

Some items may not be displayed depending on the conditions.

OPTION menu item	See page:
Go to REC	-
Equalizer	48
Key Change	48
Easy Search	47
Play Mode	68
Playback Range	68
Delete a File	56
Delete All in List	56
Delete All Files	56
Protect	57
Do Not Protect	57
Track Mark List	45
Delete Track Marks	59
Divide	60
Move File	62
File Copy	62
Change File Name	58
File Information	46
Create Folder	64
Delete Folder	56
Change Folder Name	58

You can display the OPTION menu while playback of a music file transferred from a computer is in progress or on standby.

Some items may not be displayed depending on the conditions.

OPTION menu item	See page:
Equalizer	48
Key Change	48
Easy Search	47
Play Mode	68
Playback Range	68
Delete a File	56
Delete All in List	56
Delete All Files	56
Protect	57
Do Not Protect	57
Track Mark List	45
Delete Track Marks	59
File Information	46
Delete Folder	56

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Selecting a file

Selecting a file by specifying a file search category

You can select a desired file for playback or editing from the HOME menu.

1Press and hold the BACK/HOME button for 1 second or more.

The HOME menu is displayed.

HOME

Record

Recorded Files

Music

Bluetooth

Settings

2Press the Ă or è button to select

“ Recorded Files” or “ Music,” and then press the à button.

3Select a file search category.

Press the Ă or è button to select one of the

following file search categories, and then press the à button.

Recorded Files: “Latest Recording,” “Search by REC Date,” and “Folders”

Music: “All Songs,” “Albums,” “Artists,” and “Folders”

Recorded Files

Latest Recording

Search by REC Date

Folders

4Select a list or folder from the search results, and then select a file.

Press the Ă or è button to select a list or folder, and then select the file.

Hint

•While the playback standby screen is displayed, you can select a file by pressing the à or Ñ button.

•At the time of purchase, there is a folder, FOLDER01, in “ Recorded Files.”

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Selecting “Folders” as the file search category displays the Memory Selection screen. Select either “Built-In Memory” or “SD Card” as the memory storage.

If you insert the SD card that has previously been used in another Sony IC recorder

or linear PCM recorder, “SD Card(Other Models)” appears in addition to “SD Card.”

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Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)

You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the linear PCM recorder, etc.

To disable the button operations

Slide the HOLD switch to “ON” to disable the buttons while the power is on.

If you operate a button while the power is on, “HOLD” and the current time appear for approximately 3 seconds.

You can still operate the following controls while the HOLD function is active:

•REC LEVEL dial

•POWER switch

•INPUT switch

•MIC/LINE INPUT LEVEL switch

•Phantom power switches

•XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL switches

•MIC ATT switch

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To release the HOLD function

If you operate buttons on the linear PCM recorder when the HOLD function is set, “HOLD... Slide HOLD Switch to Activate.” appears on the display window.

To release the HOLD function, slide the HOLD switch to “OFF.”

Hint

The default time display format depends on the country or region of your purchase.

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Preparation before recording

When you position the linear PCM recorder, place it so that the microphones point to the sound source. For accurate recording of

left and right sources, place the linear PCM recorder with its front side facing upward. The placement of the linear PCM recorder and the direction of the microphone depend on the sound source, the microphone, the settings of the linear PCM recorder, etc. It is recommended that you try recording with the linear PCM recorder in various positions and

settings after referring to the illustration below and the characteristics of the microphone.

Placement example when recording a musical performance using the built-in microphones

For best results, place the linear PCM recorder about 2 m to 3 m (7 ft to 10 ft) from the sound source. Referring to the characteristics of the built-in microphones, adjust direction of

the linear PCM recorder and the angle of the microphones.

About the directivity of the builtin microphones

The built-in microphones are unidirectional. You can change the directions of the microphones according to your recording scene.

When rotating both capsules of the microphones to face inside (X-Y position)

The microphone on the right picks up sound from the left; the microphone on the left picks up sound from the right.

You can obtain natural and profound stereo sound recording. This position is recommended for recording close-by sound sources such as a solo performance or a session of two or three people.

However, if you place the microphones too close to the sound source, please note that the microphones may catch the sounds reversely.

Records sound	Records sound
from the right.	from the left.

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Preparation before recording (continued)

When rotating both capsules of the microphones to face outside (Wide stereo position)

The microphone on the right records sound from the right; the microphone on the left records sound from the left.

You can obtain dynamic stereo sound recording. This position is recommended for recording a remote sound source such as a chorus, an orchestra, or other performance of a large number of people.

Records sound	Records sound
from the left.	from the right.

To switch the microphone input sensitivity

Use the MIC ATT switch.

Usually slide it to “0.” When recording loud sounds, slide it to “20” (page 40).

We recommend a trial recording

The recording environment, including the size of the room and the speaker’s voice level,

is different for each recording. The desired sound quality also differs depending on the subject of the recording. A trial recording

is very effective to prevent failure of an important recording and create an optimum recording environment for your recording purposes.

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To reduce noise in the recording

Sounds that may be recorded as noise

The linear PCM recorder may record various sounds in addition to the target sound. Noises that may be recorded include:

•A rustling noise that may be caused when you touch the linear PCM recorder

•Breath that hits the microphones of the linear PCM recorder

•Sound that may be caused when you touch a table

•Buzzing or humming noises from airconditioners, projectors, or computers

To reduce noise, do not touch the linear PCM recorder during recording. Also, do not make the kinds of sounds mentioned above that may be recorded as noise.

Using REC Remote

The smartphone app, REC Remote, installed on your smartphone allows you to remotely control the PCM-D10, such as starting or stopping recording.

For details on the directions for use, see page 54.

Positioning the linear PCM recorder using a camera tripod (commercially available)

By attaching a camera tripod (commercially available) to the hole on the back of the linear PCM recorder, you can adjust the angles of the linear PCM recorder and the microphones more precisely. This also prevents noise caused when holding the linear PCM recorder in your hand.

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Settings” “Recording Settings”

Using the supplied wind screen

By fitting the wind screen to the built-in microphones, you can reduce noise caused by wind or breath that hits the microphones directly.

Be sure to fit the wind screen so that the peak level indicators are covered.

If the wind screen is not properly fit, it will produce no effect.

Setting the LCF(Low Cut) function

To reduce noise such as projector noise caused by air from the projector air vents, enable “LCF(Low Cut)” (low cut filter) on the menu.

Select “ Settings” “Recording Settings”“LCF(Low Cut)” from the HOME menu and then press the à button.

Note

If a device is connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s), and if the left, right, or both the left and right XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL switch(es) are set to the “LINE” position, the LCF(Low Cut) function does not work.

Setting the LIMITER function

To reduce distortion that may be caused by a sudden input of loud sound, enable “LIMITER” on the menu.

Select “

“LIMITER” from the HOME menu and then press the à button.

Note

If a device is connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s), and if the left, right, or both the left and right XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL switch(es) are set to the “LINE” position, the LIMITER function does not work.

Setting the High S/N Mode function

By using a high S/N ratio, you can reduce noise in recording even when the recording level is low.

To use this function, enable “High S/N Mode” on the menu.

Select “ Settings” “Recording Settings” “High S/N Mode” from the HOME menu and then press the à button.

Note

While the LIMITER function is active, the High S/N Mode function is disabled.

Setting the Peak Hold function

Select whether the maximum value of the input signals (peak value) is maintained. Select “ Settings” “Recording Settings”“Peak Hold” from the HOME menu and then press the à button.

If you select “Manual,”will appear under the peak value and the peak value will be maintained until it is reset.

To reset the peak value and maintain a new peak value, select ”Reset Peak Data” on the OPTION menu while recording is in progress or on standby.

If you select “Auto,” the peak value will be reset periodically.

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Preparation before recording (continued)

To record across memory media (Cross-Memory REC)

When the built-in memory or the SD card currently being used becomes full during recording, the linear PCM recorder

automatically switches its destination to the other memory media and continues recording.

1While no linear PCM recorder operations are in progress, press and hold the BACK/HOME button for 1

second or more, select “ Settings”“Recording Settings” “CrossMemory REC,” and then press the à button.

The Cross-Memory REC screen is displayed.

2Press the Ă or è button to select “ON,” and then press the à button.

3Start recording.

When the current memory media becomes full during recording, “Continue REC in Other Memory” appears on the display window. Recording continues and “CROSS_ MEM” is created on the alternate memory storage as the folder used for the CrossMemory REC function, and then the rest of the current recording is saved in a new file with a new file name.

Note

•If the other memory media is also full, a message is displayed and the linear PCM recorder stops recording.

•The Cross-Memory REC function will not work if you insert an SD card into the linear PCM recorder during recording.

•When you record a file by using the Cross-Memory REC function, part of recorded sound may be interrupted after the memory is switched.

Hint

To continuously play the divided files recorded with the Cross-Memory REC function, select “Search by REC Date” when you select a file search category. The divided files will be displayed next to each other.

To add track marks automatically

You can add track marks (page 59) automatically at your desired intervals during recording.

1Press and hold the BACK/HOME

button for 1 second or more, select “ Settings” “Recording Settings”

“Auto Track Marks,” and then press the à button.

2Select “Interval” and set the interval (5min, 10min, 15min, or 30min) for adding track marks.

3Select “Time Stamps” and enable “Time Stamps On.”

The time stamp will be added to the track marks when they are automatically added. This helps you locate your desired track mark in a long recording, because you can use the time stamps as references.

Hint

You can check the track marks in the “Track Mark List” on the OPTION menu.

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