Sony PCM-D100 Operating Instruction

Linear PCM Recorder

Overview

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

Recording

Playback

Editing

Utilizing Your Computer

Menu Operations

Additional Information

PCM-D100

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-D100 Serial No.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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 the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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

Do not ingest battery, Chemical Burn Hazard. The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/ button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

 The recorded music is limited to private

use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.

 Sony is not responsible for incomplete

recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the linear PCM recorder or computer.

 Depending on the types of the text and

characters, the text shown on the linear PCM recorder may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to:

The capacity of the connected linear PCM recorder.

The linear PCM recorder is not functioning normally.

Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the linear PCM recorder.

Notice for the customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries applying EU directives

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

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 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.

Applicable accessory: USB Cable

For the customers in Europe

This product with the CE marking complies with the EMC Directive issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European standards:

 EN55103-1: Electromagnetic Interference

(Emission)

 EN55103-2: Electromagnetic Susceptibility

(Immunity) This product is intended for use in the following Electromagnetic Environment(s): E1 (residential), E2 (commercial and light industrial), E3 (urban outdoors) and E4 (controlled EMC environment ex.TV studio).

Inrush current (1) The average half-cycle r.m.s. inrush current, on

initial, switch-on: 0.5 A (230V)

(2) Hot switching inrush current, measured in

accordance with European standard EN55103-1:

0.3 A (230V)

Caution

Battery

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

For the customers in the United States

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.

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.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model: PCM-D100 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA 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 state of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate

Table of Contents

Manuals ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Overview

What you can do with the PCM-D100 ............................................................................10

For recording practice sessions

For outdoor recording

As a high-quality music player

Audio file formats you can record or play on the PCM-D100

Getting Started

Identifying parts and controls ............................................................................................. 13

Checking the supplied items

Preparing a power source

Inserting batteries

Turning the power on

Turning the power off

Setting the clock

Setting the clock just after purchasing

Using the HOME and OPTION menus

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Selecting the desired function from the HOME menu

Making settings from the OPTION menu

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Using a memory card (not supplied) ............................................................................. 25

Selecting a file

Using the remote control

Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)

Recording

Preparation before recording .............................................................................................. 33

Inserting a memory card

Switching the memory

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Selecting a file from the folder list

Selecting a file by date from the calendar

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Inserting batteries into the wireless remote control transmitter

unit

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Connecting the receiver unit

Controlling operations from the transmitter unit

Changing the channel for the remote control

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Example: Placement when recording a musical performance

using the built-in microphones

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When rotating both capsules of the microphones to 90˚ to face

inside (X-Y position)

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When rotating both capsules of the microphones to 120˚ to face

outside (Wide stereo position)

To switch the microphone input sensitivity

To reduce noise in the recording

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Table of Contents (continued)

Recording analog sound ........................................................................................................ 36

Monitoring the recording

Recording a few seconds in advance, before starting to record

Recording using other devices

Digital recording

Recording digital signals from external equipment (Optical Input)

Synchronizing recording with playback (Digital Synchronized

Recording across memory media (Cross-Memory Recording)

Playback

Playing a file ...................................................................................................................................46

Recording using the built-in microphones

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(Pre-Recording)

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Recording with an external microphone

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Recording from external equipment (Line Input)

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Recording)

Playing a file repeatedly

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Playing a specific section repeatedly (A-B repeat)

Searching a desired point quickly (Easy Search)

Setting the playback sound quality

Selecting the sound effect

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Adjusting the playback tone (Key Control)

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Adjusting the playback speed (DPC(Speed Control)) ...............................50

Editing

Improving the playback sound quality (Upsampling)

Connecting external equipment for playback

Connecting an analog device

Connecting a digital device

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Organizing files ............................................................................................................................. 52

Moving a file to a different folder

Copying a file to a different folder

Sorting file names

Using track marks

Adding a track mark

Erasing a track mark

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Setting fading in/out effects

Dividing a file

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Dividing a file at the current position

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Dividing a file at all of the track mark positions

Combining files

Erasing files

Erasing a file

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Erasing all of the files in a folder or on a particular date

Continued on the next page

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Table of Contents (continued)

Protecting a file .............................................................................................................................60

Registering a function to F1/F2 function keys

Utilizing Your Computer

Using the linear PCM recorder with your computer ............................................ 62

Connecting the linear PCM recorder to your computer

Structure of folders and files

Built-in memory

Memory Stick

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SD card

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 .................................................................................................................. 65

Disconnecting the linear PCM recorder from your computer

Menu Operations

OPTION menu items...................................................................................................................67

Settings menu items

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Additional Information

Precautions .......................................................................................................................................76

Troubleshooting

Error messages

System limitations

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Specifications .................................................................................................................................86

System requirements

Design and specifications

Notice for users

Trademarks

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License

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Index

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Manuals

Finding information from printed manuals

 Operating Instructions (this manual)

Describes the operations of the linear PCM recorder.

 Using Sound Forge Audio Studio LE (supplied)

Describes installation procedures and basic operations of Sound Forge Audio Studio LE.

Finding information on your computer, smart phone, or tablet

 Help Guide

Provides detailed pieces of information including tips for enjoying your linear PCM recorder, troubleshooting guides, and more. You can access the Help Guide page at the following address:

For customers in Europe: http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/pcmd100/ce/ For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada: http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/pcmd100/uc/ For customers in other countries/regions: http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/pcmd100/zz/ You can also view the Help Guide on your smart phone or tablet.

 Sound Forge Audio Studio LE Help Guide

Describes how to use the Sound Forge Audio Studio LE in details.

What you can do with the PCM-D100

For recording practice sessions

 The built-in microphones of the PCM-D100

allow you to record musical performances easily without complicated microphone setup.

 The DPC (Digital Pitch Control) feature

provides quick or slow playback of a musical performance and the Key Control feature provides tone adjustments that are ideal for modeling your playing on the playback from the recorder (pages 49-50).

 The supplied remote control (receiver and

transmitter units) allows you to control PCM-D100 operations remotely: starting and stopping recording, playback operations, and other basic operations (page 31).

 You can attach an optional tripod to the

recorder.

 The Cross-Memory Recording feature allows

you to make a long recording by switching the destination folder of recorded files from the built-in memory to a memory card (page

45).

Overview

For outdoor recording

 The high-sensitivity 15 mm built-in

microphones enable easy and high-quality

outdoor recording.

 You can also connect an external

microphone (not supplied) to the stereo mini

jack of the PCM-D100.

 You can use the supplied wind screen to

reduce the noise caused by wind or breath.

 The Pre-Recording feature allows you to

buffer sound sources for a maximum of

five seconds prior to the point when the

recording button is actually pressed (page

40).

 The long battery life allows you to record for

approximately 8 hours with four LR6 (size

AA) alkaline batteries.

 The supplied carrying case is ideal for

carrying the PCM-D100 outside. The recorder can be attached to your belt with the belt strap of the carrying case.

As a high-quality music player

 The PCM-D100 supports digital recording

from an external device, allowing you to preserve your music library as original digital recordings.

 You can exchange digital sound files

with your computer and external device. This feature allows you to transfer digital recording to your computer to save them, or copy digital files from your computer to play back on the PCM-D100 or transfer to an external device for playback.

Continued on the next page

What you can do with the PCM-D100 (continued)

Audio file formats you can record or play on the PCM-D100

The linear PCM recorder can make a highquality recording in DSD, LPCM, and MP3 file formats. The recorder also supports playback of a variety of file formats (DSD, LPCM, FLAC, AAC, MP3, WMA).

DSD (Direct Stream Digital)

The digital audio technology that is also used for super audio CDs. Conventional digital audio systems such as CDs, DVDs, and PC sound use the LPCM format. DSD, however, is a digital audio format quite different from the LPCM format. The size of an audio signal is expressed as the density (shade) of a single-bit digital pulse, realizing supreme sound quality that has never existed before. It reproduces the original sound with the highest fidelity by removing the “digital taste” of conventional LPCM systems.

LPCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation)

A digital audio format that records pure sounds without compressing the source sound. By recording each element of the source sound as it is, the LPCM format can reproduce the expressions and presence of the original sound. The 96 kHz 24 bit recording, regarded as the standard recording format of major recording studios, realizes high-density recording exceeding DAT (48 kHz 16 bit) and audio CD (44.1 kHz 16 bit) recording. Due to its flat frequency response covering low and wide ranges, the LPCM format records files in rich sound quality. The sound is recorded in a file format (.wav) that can be played on conventional computers. Use the LPCM format for versatility.

MP3

The MP3 file format compresses sound data to reduce the file size. Although it only cuts sound in the range inaudible to human ears, the sound quality is inferior to that of the LPCM format. Use the MP3 format for sharing files on the Internet or reducing file size.

Notes

 You can record a DSD file with higher sound quality

than an LPCM. The data is, however, recorded in a file format (.dsf) that cannot be played in a conventional computer. Play or edit the file on the PCM-D100 or another device that supports the DSD file format.

 Sound Forge Audio Studio LE does not support or

handle DSD files.

 Noise may occur when using the linear PCM

recorder to edit DSD files.

Identifying parts and controls

Front Right side

Getting Started

Continued on the next page

Identifying parts and controls (continued)



Built-in microphones (page 33)



Peak level lamps (L/R) (page 37)

Displays the left and right peak levels of an audio signal input with –12dB (green) and OVER (red) lamps.



Display window (page 17)



Volume dial (pages 39, 46)

Adjust the playback volume by turning the dial to set the desired level (0 to 10), indicated by the “—” mark next to the display window.



F1/F2 function key buttons (page 75)

You can register frequently-used functions to these buttons.



HOME/BACK button (page 24)

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



 (play/enter) button*1 (page 46)



Control button (, ,  (review/fast

reverse),



OPTION button (page 24)

Press to display the OPTION menu.



REC LEVEL (recording level) dial (page

37)

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. To adjust the right and left channels simultaneously, turn the external dial. To change the balance of recording levels between the right and left channels, turn the inner dial while pressing and holding it.

REC LEVEL dial guard

To prevent unintentional operations, close the REC LEVEL dial guard. Open the REC LEVEL dial guard before adjusting the volume.

 (cue/fast forward))

REC LEVEL dial guard



 PAUSE button/indicator (pages 38,

47)



 REC (recording) button/indicator

(page 37)



T-MARK (track mark) button (page 54)



ACCESS indicator (pages 21, 25, 74)

Flashes when the recorder is accessing memory.



 STOP button (pages 38, 47)



Built-in speaker (page 46)



MIC (microphone) jack (page 41)



LINE IN (OPT) (line input (optical)) jack

(pages 41, 43, 44)



Memory Stick/SD memory card slot*2

(page 25)



LIGHT button

Turns the backlight of the display on or off.



POWER switch (page 21)

Turns the power “ON” or “OFF.”



HOLD switch (page 32)

When set to “ON,” the buttons on the recorder are locked to prevent accidental operation. It is recommended that you set this switch to “ON” during recording and playback. To unlock the controls, set the switch to “OFF.”



Battery compartment cover (page 20)

*1 There is a tactile dot. Use this as a reference point

for operations, or to identify each button or jack.

In this manual, Memory Stick and SD cards are

generally referred to as “memory cards.” The Memory Stick “memory card slot.”

/SD card slot is referred to as the

Left side



Hole for attaching the tripod (not

supplied)



Battery cover lock lever



INPUT switch (pages 36, 41, 43, 44)

Set to “MIC” (microphone) to record an audio signal input from the built-in microphones or an external microphone connected to the MIC jack. Set to “LINE” to record an audio signal output from external device connected to the LINE IN (OPT) jack.



LINE OUT (OPT) (line output (optical)) jack

(page 51)



 (headphones) jack (pages 39, 46)



MIC ATT (microphone attenuator) switch

(page 34)



USB connector (page 63)



DC IN 6V jack (page 22)



Slot for a wrist strap

(strap not supplied.)



REMOTE jack (page 30)

Getting Started

Continued on the next page

Identifying parts and controls (continued)

Remote control (transmitter unit)



 PAUSE button



 STOP button



 (review/fast backward) /CH1 (channel

1) button



 PLAY/CH2 (channel 2) button



 REC (record) button (page 30)



T-MARK (track mark) button

Adds a track mark at the current position of the selected file.



 (cue/fast forward) /CH3 (channel 3)

button



SET button (page 31)

Press and hold the SET button and press CH1, CH2, or CH3 to set a channel to the remote control.

Display window

 Display during recording

 Display during playback

Notes

 Display windows in this manual may differ from

what are actually displayed on your linear PCM recorder depending on the area you purchased the linear PCM recorder and the settings you have made.

 The windows in this subsection display indications,

numbers or items for explanation purposes and may differ from actual windows.



Recording/playback status

Displays the following according to the current operation:

Recording

(Flashing)



Level meter/peak values (page 37)

Paused during recording standby for recording

Playback

Paused during playback

Stop

Fast reverse/forward

Go to previous/next files

Displays the level meter and the maximum value of the peak level. When the level exceeds the set value,



Elapsed recording/playback time display

appears.

Counter information



Remaining recording time/file length

In recording: Displays the remaining recording 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. In playback: Displays the file length.



Track mark (page 54)

Displays the track mark number at the current position. Displayed only when a track mark is set.

Getting Started

Continued on the next page

Identifying parts and controls (continued)



Recording mode (page 69)

Displays the recording mode currently specified in the menu in the stop mode. During playback or recording this displays the recording mode of the current file.



File name/folder name

The file name is displayed during recording, playback, and recording/playback pause. The folder name is displayed in recording stop or standby mode.



LIMITER / S/N 100dB setting (pages 71,

72)

Displayed when “LIMITER” or “S/N 100dB” is enabled.



LCF setting (page 72)

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



Memory card indicator

Displayed when the current memory is a memory card.



Remaining battery power (page 21)



Digital SYNC REC setting (page 44)

Displayed when “Digital SYNC REC” is enabled.



File location information

Displays the number of the selected file and the total number of files in the folder.



DPC information (page 50)

Displays the playback speed selected in “DPC.”



Progress bar

Displays the progress of the playback.



Protection indicator (page 60)

Appears when a file is protected.



Play mode indicator (page 74)

Displays whether normal, continuous, repeat, or shuffle playback mode is set.



Effect indicator (page 49)

Displayed when an effect mode is selected in “Effect” in the menu.



Upsampling information (page 50)

Displays the frequency of upsampling.

Checking the supplied items

 Linear PCM recorder (1)

 USB cable (1)

(Supplied in the carrying case)

 Carrying case (1)

The external pocket can hold the remote

control (transmitter unit), and the inner

pocket can hold batteries and the battery

case.

 Wind screen (1)

 Four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries

(Supplied in the carrying case)

 Application Disc (“Sound Forge Audio Studio

LE”) (1)

 Operating Instructions (this manual)  Using Sound Forge Audio Studio LE

The supplied “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” software allows you to edit data, create a CD, and perform other operations on your computer. The Sound Forge Audio Studio LE software does not support DSD files recorded with the linear PCM recorder. For an overview of the software and details on installation procedures, refer to the supplied manual “Using Sound Forge Audio Studio LE.”

Getting Started

 Wireless remote control (receiver unit (1) and

transmitter unit (1))

(Supplied in the carrying case)

Preparing a power source

Inserting batteries

Use the supplied LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries.

Slide the battery cover lock lever to

“RELEASE” to release the lock and open the battery compartment cover on the rear of the recorder.

First slide the cover downward and then open it.

Battery case

Push the buttons on both sides of the battery case to pull it out.

Insert four LR6 (size AA) alkaline

batteries into the battery case.

Be sure to insert the batteries with the  and

 ends in the right position.

Insert the battery case back into

the recorder, and close the battery compartment cover.

Pull out the battery case from the

recorder.

Notes

 Turn off the power of the recorder before taking out

the battery case.

 Make sure to insert the battery case and close

the battery compartment cover firmly, so that the battery cover lock lever is switched to “LOCK” to lock the cover.

Turning the power on

Slide the POWER switch to the “ON” position.

When to replace the batteries

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

There is sufficient battery power.

Getting Started

Replace all four batteries.

ACCESS indicator

POWER switch

When the POWER switch is set to the “ON” position, “Power On,” and then “Please wait” appear on the display, and the ACCESS indicator flashes. Information required for operation is read from the recorder’s built-in memory.

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

The display changes to the clock set menu as the clock is not set when you purchase the recorder.

Turning the power off

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

“Low battery” appears on the display when there is no power left. The recorder will not operate.

Notes

 When the linear PCM recorder operates on batteries,

and you leave the linear PCM recorder in the stop mode without attempting an operation for approximately 10 minutes, the display turns off and the linear PCM recorder enters the sleep mode.

 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. The window displayed when the power was turned off resumes.

Notes on using rechargeable batteries

 You can use rechargeable batteries with the

recorder.

 You cannot use the linear PCM recorder to charge

a battery.

 To use rechargeable batteries, select HOME menu

 “

Settings”  ”Common Settings”  “Battery

Setting,” and then select “NiMH Battery.”

 Use a recharger to recharge batteries at room

temperature.

 Use the following charger and rechargeable

batteries for the recorder:

 Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery:

NH-AA-B4KN

 Quick battery charger for nickel metal hydride

rechargeable batteries: BCG-34HRE4KN, BCG-34HH4KN

Continued on the next page

Preparing a power source (continued)

To operate with an AC adaptor (not supplied)

Connect an AC adaptor (not supplied) to the DC IN 6V jack.

Connect to a wall outlet

AC adaptor

Connect to the DC IN 6V jack

Note on an AC adaptor

You can use an AC adaptor that supports:

 Output voltage: DC6V  Output current: 800mA

or more

Polarity of the plug

Note

 When “Please wait” appears on the display or the

ACCESS indicator flashes, the recorder is accessing memory. During this time, do not remove batteries and do not disconnect the connected AC adaptor (not supplied), or do not disconnect or connect the USB cable. Doing so may damage the data.

Setting the clock

Recorded audio files are named using the date and time of the clock. By setting the clock before recording, recordings will be saved with the correct date and time.

Setting the clock just after purchasing

When the linear PCM recorder is turned on before the clock has been set, “Set Date&Time?” appears on the display. After a while, the message disappears automatically and a confirmation message appears.

Press  and  to select “Yes” and

press the

The “Date&Time” window is displayed.

Press  and  to set the year (y), and

then press the value.

You can move the cursor to the year, month, day, hour and minute by pressing

 and .

Repeat step 2 to set the month (m),

day (d), hour, and minute. Press the

 button after setting the minute to

start the clock.

“Setting completed” is displayed and the clock reflects the setting.

To reset the clock

1 While the recorder is stopped, press and

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

The HOME menu is displayed.

 button.

 button to fix the

2 Press  and  to select “ Settings“ and

then press the

The Settings menu is displayed.

3 Press  and  to select “Common

Settings,” and then press the

 and  to select “Date&Time,” and

4 Press

then press the

The “Date&Time” display appears.

5 While the current time setting is being

selected, press the

 and  to set year (y), and then

6 Press

press the

7 Repeat this procedure to set the month

(m), day (d), hours and minutes in this order.

You can move the cursor to the year, month, day, hour and minute by pressing

 and .

When you set the minute and press the button, “Setting completed” is displayed and the clock reflects the setting.

Notes

 The time is displayed either in “12-Hour” with “AM”

or “PM,” or in “24-Hour,” depending on the “Time Display” setting in the menu. The default setting differs depending on the country or region you purchased the linear PCM recorder.

 If you leave the recorder for several weeks with no

batteries inserted, the date and time change to the default settings. In this case, reset the clock.

 button.

Getting Started



Using the HOME and OPTION menus

Selecting the desired function from the HOME menu

By pressing and holding the HOME/BACK button for 1 second or more, you can display the HOME menu, the starting point for the functions of your linear PCM recorder. From the HOME menu, you can select the desired function or change settings.

Press and hold the HOME/BACK

button for 1 second or more.

The HOME menu is displayed.

Press  and  to select the desired

function, and then press the button.

You can select the following functions:

Displays the window for

Record

Recorded Files

Music

Settings

Return to REC / Return to Playback

recording. You can start recording by pressing the

REC button.

Allows you to select and play the desired recorded file.

Allows you to select and play the desired file from those transferred from your computer.

Allows you to configure various settings of the linear PCM recorder in the settings windows.

Displays the windows you displayed before entering the HOME menu.



When a window urging you to make

settings, press desired item, and then press the

 and  to select the



button. Press  and  to select the desired

setting item, and then press the



button.

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 of the linear PCM recorder. The OPTION menu items vary depending on the function you are using (page 67).

Press the OPTION button after you

have selected a function with the HOME menu.

The OPTION menu for the current function is displayed.

Press  and  to select the desired

item, and then press the Press  and  to select the desired

setting item, and then press the button.

Tips

 To return to the previous window, press the HOME/

BACK button during operations.

 When multiple pages exist, you can switch pages by

pressing

 and .

 button.



Using a memory card (not supplied)

In addition to the built-in memory, you can record audio files using a memory card (not supplied).

Inserting a memory card

Before recording, be sure to copy all of the data saved in the memory card to a computer and format the memory card on the linear PCM recorder so that it contains no data (page

75).

Open the cover of the memory card

slot.

Insert a memory card into the

memory card slot firmly until it clicks, in the direction shown in the illustration on the left, and close the cover.

“Please wait” appears on the display and the ACCESS indicator flashes. Information required for operation is read from the memory card. “Switch to Memory Card?” appears on the display.

Press  and  to select “Yes” or

“No,” and then press the

Note

Select “ Recorded Files” or ” Music” from the HOME menu, and insert a memory card while playback or a recorded file or music file is stopped. If the memory card is inserted during playback or recording, “Stop and reinsert Memory Card” is displayed.

Memory card slot

Memory Stick

SD card

Cover of memory

card slot

ACCESS lamp

 button

, , , 

HOME/BACK button

Getting Started

 button.

Continued on the next page

Using a memory card (not supplied) (continued)

Compatible memory cards

You can use the following memory cards with the linear PCM recorder. SD cards up to 2 GB: supported SDHC cards from 4 GB to 32 GB: supported SDXC cards 48 GB or more: not completely supported* Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

*1 When you connect your linear PCM recorder via a

* exFAT is a file system used in the SDXC memory

The linear PCM recorder supports Memory Stick

Due to the file system specifications of the linear PCM recorder, you can record LPCM/DSD files smaller than 2 GB and MP3 files smaller than 1 GB using a memory card.

Notes

 Operation of all types of compatible memory cards

is not guaranteed.

 During recording and playback, do not remove or

insert a memory card, do not remove batteries, do not disconnect an AC adaptor (not supplied), or do not disconnect or connect the USB cable. Doing so may damage the data.

 cards up to 32 GB: supported*

USB cable to an AV device that does not support exFAT*, you cannot import or play data from the device. Before connecting, check that the AV device supports exFAT. If it does not support exFAT, a message instructing you to format your linear PCM recorder may appear. Never format the linear PCM recorder. Doing so will erase all the recorded data.

card.

PRO Duo

 and Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo only.

Any other type of Memory Stick

 is not supported.

To remove the memory card

Be sure that the ACCESS indicator light is off, and then push the memory card into the recorder. When it pops out, remove it from the memory card slot.

Note

When “Please wait” appears on the display or the ACCESS indicator flashes, the recorder is accessing

memory. During this time, do not remove or insert a memory card, do not remove batteries, do not disconnect an AC adaptor (not supplied), or do not disconnect or connect the USB cable. Doing so may damage the data.

Switching the memory

Press and hold the HOME/BACK

button for 1 second or more to return to the HOME menu, then select

Settings”  “Common Settings”

“

 ”Select Memory,” and then press

 button.

the

The “Select Memory” window is displayed.

Press  and  to select “Built-In

Memory” or “Memory Card,” and then press the

The memory is switched to the selected memory.

Folder and file structure

The structure of these folders and files differs from that of the built-in memory. For details about the specifications of the folders and files, see pages 64, 65.

 button.

Notes

 If a memory card is not recognized, remove it and

then insert it into the linear PCM recorder again.

 Do not insert or remove the memory card during

recording/playback/formatting. Doing so may cause

a malfunction of the recorder.

 If you use a memory card formatted with other

device than the linear PCM recorder, you cannot

record files properly. Make sure to use a memory

card formatted with the linear PCM recorder.

 If you format a memory card containing recorded

data, the recorded data will be deleted. Be careful

not to delete important data.

 The recorder is accessing memory while “Please

wait” appears on the display or the ACCESS indicator

flashes. During this time, do not remove the

memory card. Doing so may damage the data.

 The recorder does not support parallel data transfer.  You cannot use a ROM (read-only-memory) type or

write-protected memory card.

 Data may be damaged on the following occasions:

 The memory card is removed or the recorder is

turned off during a read or write operation.

 The memory card is used in a location subject to

static electricity or electrical noises.

 Do not insert any liquid, metal, flammable or any

object other than a memory card into the memory

card slot. Doing so may cause fire, electric shock, or

malfunctions.

 Do not leave a memory card within the reach of

small children. They might accidentally swallow it.

 We assume no responsibility for any loss or damage

of recorded data.

 We recommend that you save a backup of any

important data.

 When you use a memory card without a write-

protect setting, make sure not to edit or delete data

by accident.

 Do not touch the terminal of a memory card with

your hand or a metal object.

 Do not strike, bend or drop a memory card.  Do not disassemble or modify a memory card.  Do not expose a memory card to water.  Do not use a memory card under the following

conditions:

 Locations beyond the required operating

conditions, including locations, such as the hot interior of a car parked in the sun and/or in the summer, the outdoors exposed to direct sunlight, or a place near a heater.

 Humid locations or locations with corrosive

substances present.

 When using a memory card, make sure to check the

correct insertion direction into the memory card slot.

 MagicGate is the collective name of content

protection technologies developed by Sony. The linear PCM recorder does not support data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions.

Getting Started

Selecting a file

Selecting a file from the folder list

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

Press and hold the HOME/BACK

button for 1 second or more.

The HOME menu is displayed.

Press  and  to select “ Recorded

Files” or “

 button.

The folder list is displayed. If multiple pages exist, you can move to the next page or the previous page by pressing

Music,” and then press the

 or .

Press  and  to select a desired

folder, and then press the

The file list is displayed.

Press  and  to select a desired file,

and then press the

Notes

 In the stop mode window, you can switch files by

pressing

 and .

 At the time of purchase, there are 5 folders

(FOLDER01 to FOLDER05) in the folder selection window of “

 To select the memory (Built-In Memory or Memory

Card), see “Switching the memory” on page 26.

Recorded Files.”

 button.

Selecting a file by date from the calendar

You can play a file recorded using the linear PCM recorder by searching from the calendar.

Press and hold the HOME/BACK

button for 1 second or more.

The HOME menu is displayed.

Press  and  to select “ Recorded

Files,” and then press the

The folder list is displayed.

Press the OPTION button to display an

option menu.

Select “File Selection,” and then press

 button.

the

The File Selection menu is displayed.

Press  and  to select “Display by

Date,” and then press the

The calendar is displayed.

 button.

Press  and  to select a date,

and then press the

Dates for which a recorded file exists are underlined. You can move to the previous week or the following week from the selected date by pressing button to move continuously. When you press the recorded on the selected date are displayed by the recording times.

Press  and  to select the recording

time of the desired file, and then press the

Notes

 You need to set the clock in advance to select a

recording date from the calendar and play a file (page 23).

 If you specify a date for which no recorded files

exist, “No File” will be displayed. Select a date for which recorded files exist.

 You can search for and play only the files displayed

when you select “

 The time is displayed either in “12-Hour” with “AM”

or “PM,” or in “24-Hour,” depending on the “Time Display” setting in the menu. The default setting differs depending on the country or region you purchased the linear PCM recorder.

 and . Press and hold each

 button.

 button, the files

Recorded Files.”

Getting Started

Using the remote control

You can use the supplied remote control (receiver and transmitter units) to control operations such as recording, playback and track mark settings of the linear PCM recorder.

Inserting batteries into the wireless remote control transmitter unit

Before using the remote control, remove the insulation sheet .

The wireless remote control transmitter unit will not function properly when the battery is drained. In this case, follow the steps below to replace the battery.

While pressing tab , insert your

fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case.

Replace the battery case into the

wireless remote control transmitter unit until it clicks into place.

Note

The wireless remote control transmitter unit uses a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Using a different battery may cause the risk of fire or explosion.

Connecting the receiver unit

Insert the supplied receiver unit into the REMOTE jack of the linear PCM recorder. Rotate the receiver unit so that its remote sensor faces the front of the transmitter unit.

Insert a new battery with the + side

facing up.

To REMOTE jack

Receiver unit

Remote sensor

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