Sony PCM-M10P, 4-156-541-83-1, PCM-M10 User Manual

4-156-541-83(1)

Linear PCM Recorder

Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Tracks About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information

Operating Instructions

PCM-M10/PCM-M10P

Troubleshooting Index

• 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 PCM recorder or computer.

• Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the PCM recorder may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to: – The capacity of the connected PCM recorder. – The PCM recorder is not functioning normally. – Content information is written in the language

or the character that is not supported by the PCM recorder.

Notice for users

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

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

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh.

The supplied connecting cable is for the PCM-M10/ M10P linear PCM Recorder. You cannot connect other linear PCM recorders.

Techniques for Better Recording ..............6

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking the Contents of the

Package .....................................................9

Index to parts and controls .................10

Step 2: Inserting the Batteries .................12

When to replace batteries ...................13

To operate with an AC power

adaptor ................................................14

Step 3: Turning the PCM recorder On .... 15

Turning the power on .........................15

Turning the power off .........................15

Step 4: Setting the Clock ........................16

Setting the clock after inserting

batteries ...............................................16

Setting the clock using the menu ........16

Step 5: Setting the Language to Be

Used in the Display Window .................. 18

Preventing Accidental Operation –

HOLD .....................................................20

Locking the buttons of the

PCM recorder .....................................20

Unlocking the buttons of the

PCM recorder .....................................20

Basic Operations

Recording .............................................22

Listening ..............................................26

Deleting ................................................30

Other Recording Operations

Changing the Recording Method ............32

Recording using the remote

commander .........................................32

Manual recording ................................33

Recording a few seconds in advance –

the Pre-Recording function .................34

Recording on a memory card ..............36

Recording across memory media –

Cross-Memory Recording ..................39

Changing the Recording Settings ............41

Selecting the recording mode .............41

Setting the microphone sensitivity ......42

Cutting out low frequency –

the LCF function .................................43

Preventing sound distortion–

the LIMITER function ........................44

Recording via Other Devices ..................46

Recording with an external

microphone .........................................46

Recording from other equipment ........47

Other Playback Operations

Changing the Playback Method ..............49

Changing the display

during playback ..................................49

Listening the playback sounds with the headphones or external

speakers ..............................................50

Quickly locating the point you wish

to start playback – Easy Search .........51

Selecting the playback mode ..............51

Playing back repeatedly ......................52

Changing the Playback Sounds ..............54

Adjusting the playback speed –

the DPC function ................................54

Adjusting the playback tones –

Key Control ........................................55

Reinforcing the bass sound –

Effect ..................................................56

Playback via Other Devices ....................58

Recording with other equipment ........58

Editing Tracks

Adding a Mark to a Track .......................60

Using a track mark ..............................60

Adding a “TAKE” or “KEEP” to

a file name ..........................................62

Protecting a track ................................64

Arranging Tracks ....................................65

Copying a track to the other memory ...65

Dividing a track into two ....................66

Deleting all tracks in a folder .............69

About the Menu Function

Making Settings for the Menu ................71

Menu settings ..........................................72

Utilizing Your Computer

Using the PCM recorder with Your

Computer .................................................83

Connecting the PCM recorder to

your computer .....................................84

Structure of folders and files ...............85

Copying Tracks from the PCM

recorder to Your Computer .....................87

Copying Files from Your Computer to the PCM recorder and Playing

Them Back ..............................................88

Using the PCM Recorder as a USB

Memory – Data Storage Function ...........90

Disconnecting the PCM Recorder from

Your Computer .......................................91

Additional Information

Precautions ..............................................92

Specifications ..........................................95

System requirements ..........................95

Battery life ........................................100

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ....................................102

Error Messages .....................................108

System Limitations ...............................112

Display Window ...................................113

Index .....................................................116

Trademarks ...........................................119

What you record is for personal enjoyment and use only. Copyright laws prohibit other forms of use without the permission of the copyright holders. The use of Memory Stick™ media for recording copyright-protected graphics or other data is limited to the restrictions specified under applicable copyright laws. Any use beyond those restriction is prohibited.

This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) media. M2™ is the abbreviated product name for a Memory Stick Micro™. In this booklet, M2™ is used to describe Memory Stick Micro™ media.

Techniques for Better Recording

The PCM-M10/M10P linear PCM recorder allows you to enjoy high-quality recording in a variety of situations. This section introduces easy recording setups for 6 typical music scenes.

For recording a solo acoustic guitar performance

z Tips for setup

• Use a tripod or other device to set the PCM recorder about 1 meter from the guitar.

• Set the PCM recorder so that its built-in microphones face the sound box of the guitar.

• To start, stop recording, or add track marks remotely, use the supplied remote commander.

REC LEVEL AUTO

MIC SENS(ATT) HI

For recording a piano performance

z Tips for setup

• Use a tripod or other device to set the PCM recorder level with the piano keyboard.

• Set the PCM recorder approximately 1.5 meters from the piano.

REC LEVEL AUTO

MIC SENS(ATT) • When recording near the

piano: LOW

• When recording far from the piano: HI

For recording a jazz trio performance

For recording a band performance at a recording studio

z Tips for setup

• Use a tripod or other device to set the PCM recorder as close to the lead instrument as possible.

• While monitoring recording, move the PCM recorder to the position where volume levels from instruments are well-balanced.

REC LEVEL AUTO

MIC SENS(ATT) • When recording near the

instrument: LOW

• When recording far from the instrument: HI

z Tips for setup

• Use a tripod or other device to set the PCM recorder.

• Adjust the orientation and height of the PCM recorder, so that the built-in microphones face the vocalist.

• Adjust the positions of guitar amplifier and base amplifier so that their volume levels are well-balanced.

REC LEVEL AUTO

MIC SENS(ATT) LOW

For recording an electronic piano performance via a line connection

z Tips for setup

• Connect the line output jack of an electronic piano to the LINE IN jack of the PCM recorder with a cable (not supplied).

• Adjust the recording level to the optimum with the REC LEVEL dial.

REC LEVEL MANUAL

LIMITER ON (menu setting)

For better recording

• For the most natural and dynamic recording, manual recording is recommended. (Adjustment using the REC LEVEL dial is required.)

• To obtain the best recording results, perform a trial recording in advance.

For recording a musical performance of large number of performers such as a children’s chorus at a concert hall

z Tips for setup

• Set the PCM recorder as close to the conductor or to the stage as possible.

• Set the PCM recorder so that the built-in microphones face the performers.

REC LEVEL MANUAL

LIMITER ON (menu setting)

• The PCM recorder provides a level guide function that displays an error message when an excessive recording level is detected during automatic recording.

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package

Linear PCM recorder (1)

Remove the film on the display window before you use the PCM recorder.

Remote commander (1)

USB connecting cable (1)

LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2)

Hand strap (1)

Carrying pouch (1)

Wind screen (PCM-M10P only)

CD-ROM (2)

• Sound Forge Audio Studio LE (1)

• Operating instructions as PDF files (1)

Operating Instructions

“Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” is a software application that supports editing and CD creation on your computer. For an introduction to installation of the software, see the “Sound Forge™ Audio Studio LE Guide.”

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

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

Front

A Peak level L/R (-12 dB/OVER)

indicators

B Display window C DELETE button D MENU button E (folder) button

> FF/ v (fast-forward/up) button

. FR/ V (fast-rewind/down) button

x STOP button

X PAUSE button/indicator

N PLAY/ENTER button/indicator*

z REC (record) button/indicator

L (repeat) A-B button M DISPLAY button N REC LEVEL (recording level) dial O POWER/HOLD switch P REMOTE jack Q ACCESS indicator R T-MARK (track mark) button S Strap hole

Rear

T LINE IN (line input) jack U MIC SENS(ATT) (microphone

sensitivity (attenuator)) HI/LOW (high/ low) switch

V m (microphone) jack (Plug In Power

compatible)*

W REC LEVEL (recording level)

MANUAL/AUTO switch

X Hole for attaching the tripod (not

supplied)

Y Battery compartment Z Speaker (on the basement)

wj Built-in microphones (stereo) wk DPC (SPEED CTRL) (speed control)

ON/OFF switch

wl i/LINE OUT (headphone/line output)

jack

e; USB connector ea M2™/microSD memory card slot es DC IN 3V jack ed VOLUME (volume) +*/– button

* These buttons and jack have a tactile dot.

Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal.

Remote commander (supplied)

1 X PAUSE button

x STOP button

2 3 OPR (Operation) indicator 4 Connecting plug

z REC button

5 6 T-MARK (track mark) button

Getting Started

Step 2: Inserting the Batteries

1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid

in the direction of the arrow.

2 Insert the two supplied LR6 (size AA)

alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, and then close the lid.

Be sure to insert the batteries with the 3 and # ends in the right position.

If the battery compartment lid is detached

If you drop the PCM recorder or handle it roughly, the battery compartment lid may become detached. If this occurs, insert a projected part at one end of the battery compartment lid into the opening on the PCM recorder (1), and then align the other projected part of the lid along the slit of the PCM recorder (2) as illustrated above. Then stand up the lid and push it down until the lid is attached to the PCM recorder.

When using rechargeable batteries

You can use rechargeable batteries with the PCM recorder. To use rechargeable

batteries, select “NiMH Battery” in the “Battery Setting” submenu of the “Detail Menu.” With this setting, the battery remain indicator for the rechargeable batteries will be displayed more precisely. See “Making Settings for the Menu” on page 71.

z Tips

• Even if fully-charged rechargeable batteries are inserted, the battery indicator may not show the full status.

• Use a charger to recharge batteries at room temperatures.

• Use the following charger and rechargeable batteries for the PCM recorder:

– Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery:

NH-AA-B2K

– Quick battery charger for nickel metal

hydride rechargeable batteries: BCG-34HS2K

When to replace batteries

When using batteries, the battery indicator on the display shows the battery condition.

Battery remain indication

: “Low Battery Level” appears.

Replace two old batteries with new ones soon.

: “Change Battery” appears and the

PCM recorder will stop operation.

z Tips

• Do not use manganese batteries for this PCM recorder.

• When replacing the batteries, tracks recorded are not deleted even when you remove the batteries.

• When replacing batteries, the clock continues moving for about 3 minutes after you remove the batteries.

• When replacing batteries, turn off the power of the PCM recorder.

• Do not mix different types of batteries.

Getting Started

To operate with an AC power adaptor

Insert a commercially-available applicable AC power adaptor securely into the DC IN 3V jack until it stops to the end.

to the DC IN 3V jack

to a wall outlet

AC power adaptor

You can use an AC power adaptor that supports:

• Output voltage: DC3V

• Output current: 1A

• Polarity of the plug

P Note

Operations of not all AC power adaptors are supported.

Step 3: Turning the PCM recorder On

Turning the power on

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 1 second. The PCM recorder is turned on, and an animation of “Accessing...” is displayed.

Turning the power off

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 2 seconds, and an animation of “See You!” is displayed.

z Tips

• The PCM recorder is accessing memory while “Accessing...” appears on the display or the ACCESS indicator flashes. During this time, do not remove or insert batteries and do not disconnect a commerciallyavailable applicable AC power adaptor, or the USB connecting cable. Doing so may damage the data.

• Even if you do not use the PCM recorder, the batteries are consumed slightly. When you are not going to use the PCM recorder for an extend period of time, it is recommended that you turn the power off and remove the batteries.

• When the PCM recorder remains turned on and in the stop mode for about 10 minutes or longer, the window display turns off automatically and the PCM recorder enters the sleep mode. You can operate the PCM recorder by pressing a button.

Getting Started

Step 4: Setting the Clock

Setting the clock after inserting batteries

> FF/ v, . FR/ V

N PLAY/

ENTER

STOP

Recorded audio files (tracks) are named using the date and time of the clock. By setting the clock before recording, the recording’s date and time will be correctly saved. When the PCM recorder is turned on before the clock has been set, “Set Clock” appears on the display. Then the “Clock” display of the menu appears, and the year section flashes in the display window.

1 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to set the

year, and then press Perform the same operations to set month, day, hour, and minute in sequence.

N PLAY/ENTER.

2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode

display.

Setting the clock using the menu

While the PCM recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu.

1 Select “Clock” in the menu in the stop

mode.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to

select “Detail Menu,” and then press

N PLAY/ENTER.

3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to

select “Clock,” and then press

PLAY/ENTER.

2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select

the date, and then press ENTER.

N PLAY/

3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to set the

year, and then press Perform the same operations to set month, day, hour, and minute in sequence.

N PLAY/ENTER.

4 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode

display.

P Notes

• If you do not press a button within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the stop mode display.

• If you leave the PCM recorder for approximately 3 minutes or longer, with no batteries inserted, the clock is reset to the default settings. In this case, set the clock again.

Getting Started

Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window

> FF/ v, . FR/ V

N PLAY/

ENTER

STOP

You can select the language to be used for tracks, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 11 languages.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select

“Detail Menu,” and then press PLAY/ENTERT.

3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select

“Language,” and then press ENTER.

N PLAY/

4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select

the language that you want to use, and then press

You can select the following languages.

Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Русский (Russian),

N PLAY/ENTER.

(Japanese), (Korean),

(Chinese), (Chinese),

(Thai).

5 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode

display.

Getting Started

Preventing Accidental Operation – HOLD

Locking the buttons of the PCM recorder

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of “HOLD.” “HOLD” will appear for approximately 3 seconds and all the functions of the buttons of the PCM recorder are locked.

Unlocking the buttons of the PCM recorder

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center so that all buttons will be unlocked.

P Note

When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the functions of the buttons of the PCM recorder are locked to prevent accidental operation. To stop recording, cancel

HOLD function first.

the

Tip

Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can start, pause, or stop recording, or add track marks by using the remote commander connected to the PCM recorder.

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Recording

P Note

Before making a recording, turn on the power of the PCM recorder.

Selecting a folder

1 Press to display the folder selection window in the

stop mode.

2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the folder in

which you want to record tracks ( FOLDER01-10).

When you purchase the PCM recorder, there are 10 folders already available.

3 Press N PLAY/ENTER.

> FF/ v

FR/ V

N PLAY/

ENTER

Starting recording (automatic recording)

1 Set the REC LEVEL switch to “AUTO,” and press

z REC in the stop mode to enter the recording standby

mode.

z REC indicator lights in red and the X PAUSE

The indicator flashes in orange (Recording Standby mode).

When you select “AUTO,” the recording level will be adjusted automatically.

The REC LEVEL dial adjustment is enabled when you select “MANUAL.”

You can change the microphone sensitivity with the MIC SENS(ATT) switch.

Basic Operations

z REC X PAUSE

2 Turn the built-in microphones in the direction of the

source to be recorded, and press

N PLAY/ENTER.

Recording starts. The new track will be recorded at the end in the selected folder.

X PAUSE, or

Built-in micro-

phones

X PAUSE N PLAY/

ENTER

To stop recording

Press x STOP. The ACCESS indicator flashes in orange and the PCM recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording.

x STOP

Note while accessing

The PCM recorder is recording data and saving it in memory when the ACCESS indicator flashes in orange. While the PCM recorder is accessing data, do not remove the batteries, plug or unplug an AC power adaptor or connecting cables. Doing so may damage the data.

Other operations

pause recording Press X PAUSE. During recording pause, “ ” flashes in the

release pause and resume recording

z Tips

• You can record up to 99 tracks in each folder.

• When an excessive recording level (exceeding –1 dB) is detected during the recording standby mode, the peak level L/R OVER indicators light in red and the following level guide is displayed. You may solve the problem by moving the PCM recorder far from the sound source, or setting the MIC SENS(ATT) switch to “LOW.” If the problem persists, use manual recording (page 33).

display window.

X PAUSE again or press N PLAY/ENTER. Recording

Press resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press

x STOP.)

• When a memory card is being inserted, you can continue recording a track by changing the folder to save the track from the internal memory to the memory card automatically after the internal memory is full (Cross-Memory Recording)(page 39).

• When you connect the supplied wired remote commander to the PCM recorder, you can also

z REC, X PAUSE, and x STOP on the remote commander to perform recording

press operations.

• Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first.

P Notes

• Operating or touch noises may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the PCM recorder during recording.

• You do not need to press and hold

z REC while recording.

• Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 13).

• In automatic recording, the REC LEVEL dial adjustment and the LIMITER setting will not work.

Listening the recording with headphones (not supplied) – Monitoring

If you connect headphones (not supplied) to the i/LINE OUT (headphone/line output) jack, you can monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOLUME +/–, but the recording level is fixed.

P Note

i/LINE OUT (headphone/line output) jack

VOLUME +/–

Make sure that “Audio Out” in the menu is set to “Headphones.” If “LINE OUT” is selected, do not connect headphones; the playback sound from the headphones will be very loud.

The “Audio Out” in the menu is set to “Headphones,” when you purchase the PCM recorder (page 58).

Basic Operations

Listening

P Note

Before the playback starts, turn on the power of the PCM recorder.

Before you start playback

Connect headphones (not supplied) to the i/LINE OUT (headphone/line output) jack for better playback sound.

P Note

Make sure that “Audio Out” in the menu is set to “Headphones.” If “LINE OUT” is selected, do not connect headphones; the playback sound from the headphones will be very loud. The “Audio Out” in the menu is set to “Headphones,” when you purchase the PCM recorder (page 58).

To start playback

1 Press in the stop mode.

2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the folder.

i/LINE OUT jack

Headphones plug

> FF/ v

FR/ V

3 Press N PLAY/ENTER.

4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the track you

want to play.

5 Press N PLAY/ENTER.

Playback will start soon, and the indicator will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 79), the indicator does not light.)

N PLAY/ENTER

6 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume.

N PLAY/

ENTER

> FF/ v

FR/ V

N PLAY/

ENTER

VOLUME +/–

Basic Operations

To stop playback

Press x STOP. The PCM recorder stops at the current position. To resume playback from that point, press

N PLAY/ENTER.

x STOP

N PLAY/

ENTER

Other operations

stop at the current position (Playback Pause function)

go back to the beginning of the current track

go back to previous tracks Press . FR/ V repeatedly.*2

skip to the next track Press > FF/ v once.*

skip to the succeeding tracks

Fast forward (Cue) Press and hold the > FF/ v during playback.*

Fast reverse (Review) Press and hold the . FR/ V during playback.*

*1 When a track mark is set, the PCM recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or

after the current point. *2 These operations are for when “Easy Search” is set to “OFF” (page 77). *3 In the continuous searching mode, the PCM recorder does not locate track marks. *4 If you press and hold the button, the PCM recorder goes forward or backward slowly at first, and then

at gradually higher speed.

Press X PAUSE. To resume playback from that point, press X PAUSE again or press During playback pause, “ ” flashes in the display window.

. FR/ V once.*

Press

(During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the tracks continuously.)

Press > FF/ v repeatedly.* (During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to skip the tracks continuously.)

N PLAY/ENTER.

z Quickly locating the point you want to start playback (Easy Search)

By setting “Easy Search” to “ON” in the menu, you can go back approximately 3 seconds by

. FR/ V, or advance approximately 10 seconds during playback by pressing > FF/

pressing

v (page 51).

Tracks that the PCM recorder can play back

In addition to the tracks that the PCM recorder has recorded as LPCM (WAV) or MP3 files, the PCM recorder can play back WMA, AAC-LC (m4a), MP3, and LPCM (WAV) files copied from your computer or other external device.

To select a folder

The PCM recorder saves the tracks it has recorded and the files copied from your computer or other external device in the following folder structure. There are two types of folders, which can be distinguished by the folder indicators in the display window as follows:

Folder selection window

: Folder for tracks recorded using the

PCM recorder (FOLDER01-FOLDER10) (They

MUSIC

Part of the folder structure of the internal memory

have already been made when you purchase the PCM recorder.)

: Folder copied from a computer

(These folders are displayed when music files have been copied from a computer.)

Basic Operations

Deleting

P Notes

• Once a track has been deleted, you cannot retrieve it.

• Before deleting the track, turn on the power.

Selecting a track and deleting it

1 Select the track you want to delete when the PCM

recorder is in the stop or playback mode.

2 Press DELETE.

“Delete?” appears with the track title.

3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Execute.”

4 Press N PLAY/ENTER.

“Deleting...” appears in the display window and the selected track will be deleted.

When a track is deleted, the remaining tracks will advance so that there will be no space between tracks.

DELETE

> FF/ v

FR/ V

N PLAY/

ENTER

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Notice for users

Table of Contents

Techniques for Better Recording

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package

Index to parts and controls

Step 2: Inserting the Batteries

When to replace batteries

To operate with an AC power adaptor

Step 3: Turning the PCM recorder On

Turning the power on

Turning the power off

Step 4: Setting the Clock

Setting the clock after inserting batteries

Setting the clock using the menu

Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window

Locking the buttons of the PCM recorder

Unlocking the buttons of the PCM recorder

Basic Operations

Recording

Listening

Deleting