4-156-541-12(1) Linear PCM Recorder Operating Instructions Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Tracks About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Index PCM-M10 © 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China
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-M10 Serial No. 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 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.
Table of Contents Techniques for Better Recording ..............7 Basic Operations Getting Started Recording ............................................. 22 Listening ............................................... 26 Deleting ................................................ 30 Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package ...................................................10 Index to parts and controls .................11 Step 2: Inserting the Batteries .................13 When to replace batteries ...
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 ......................
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 ..............
Techniques for Better Recording The PCM-M10 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.
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. z Tips for setup • Use a tripod or other device to set the PCM recorder.
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.
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 connection cable (1) LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) Hand strap (1) CD-ROM (1) (Sound Forge Audio Studio LE) Operating Instructions AC power adaptor (3V) (1) “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” is a software application that supports editing and CD creation on your computer.
Index to parts and controls Front (repeat) A-B button DISPLAY button REC LEVEL (recording level) dial POWER/HOLD switch REMOTE jack ACCESS indicator T-MARK (track mark) button Strap hole Getting Started L M N O P Q R S Rear A Peak level L/R (-12 dB/OVER) indicators B Display window C DELETE button D MENU button E (folder) button F > FF/ v (fast-forward/up) button G .
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.
Step 2: Inserting the Batteries 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid If the battery compartment lid is detached Getting Started in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the two supplied R6 (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 you drop the PCM recorder or handle it roughly, the battery compartment lid may become detached.
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.
To operate with the AC power adapter Getting Started Insert the supplied AC power adapter securely into the DC IN 3V jack until it stops to the end.
Step 3: Turning the PCM recorder On Turning the power on 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. 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. 16 GB z Tips • The PCM recorder is accessing memory while “Accessing...” appears on the display or the ACCESS indicator flashes.
Step 4: Setting the Clock Getting Started Setting the clock after inserting batteries 1 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to set the > FF/ v, . FR/ V MENU year, and then press N PLAY/ENTER. Perform the same operations to set month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP 2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode 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.
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to set the year, and then press N PLAY/ENTER. Perform the same operations to set month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. 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 N PLAY/ENTER. 2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the date, and then press N PLAY/ ENTER.
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window Getting Started 2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N PLAY/ENTERT. > FF/ v, . FR/ V MENU N PLAY/ ENTER 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Language,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. x STOP You can select the language to be used for tracks, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 3 languages. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the language that you want to use, and then press N PLAY/ENTER. You can select the following languages. English, Español (Spanish), Français (French). 5 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display.
Preventing Accidental Operation – HOLD Unlocking the buttons of the PCM recorder Getting Started Locking 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 the HOLD function first.
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. > FF/ v . FR/ V 3 Press N PLAY/ENTER.
Starting recording (automatic recording) 1 Set the REC LEVEL switch to “AUTO,” and press z REC X PAUSE 2 Turn the built-in microphones in the direction of the source to be recorded, and press X PAUSE, or N PLAY/ENTER. Recording starts. The new track will be recorded at the end in the selected folder. Basic Operations z REC in the stop mode to enter the recording standby mode. The z REC indicator lights in red and the X PAUSE indicator flashes in orange (Recording Standby mode).
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 the AC power adaptor or connecting cables. Doing so may damage the data. Other operations pause recording Press X PAUSE.
Basic Operations • 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 press z REC, X PAUSE, and x STOP on the remote commander to perform recording 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. i/LINE OUT jack 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.
3 Press N PLAY/ENTER. N PLAY/ ENTER want to play. Basic Operations 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the track you > FF/ v . FR/ V 5 Press N PLAY/ENTER. Playback will start soon, and the N PLAY/ENTER indicator will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 79), the indicator does not light.) 6 N PLAY/ ENTER Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume.
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 Press X PAUSE. To resume playback from that point, press X (Playback Pause function) PAUSE again or press N PLAY/ENTER. During playback pause, “ ” flashes in the display window. go back to the beginning of Press . FR/ V once.*1 the current track go back to previous tracks Press . FR/ V repeatedly.
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 pressing . FR/ V, or advance approximately 10 seconds during playback by pressing > FF/ v (page 51).
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.” DELETE > FF/ v . FR/ V 4 Press N PLAY/ENTER. “Deleting...” appears in the display window and the selected track will be deleted.
To cancel deleting midway Select “Cancel” in step 3 of “Selecting a track and deleting it,” and then press N PLAY/ENTER. Basic Operations N PLAY/ ENTER Deleting another track Proceed with the steps 1 through 4 in “Selecting a track and deleting it.” Deleting a part of a track Use the Divide function in the menu to divide a track into two first, one you want to delete and the other you do not want to delete. Then proceed with the steps 1 through 4 in “Selecting a track and deleting it.
Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Method Recording using the remote commander recording, pausing and stopping recording, and adding track marks. You can operate the PCM recorder even while it is in the hold state. z Using the remote commander for better recorded sound to REMOTE jack You can use the supplied wired remote commander to perform recorder operations remotely. Insert the remote commander plug securely into the REMOTE jack.
Manual recording 1 Set the REC LEVEL switch to “MANUAL.” 2 Select a folder. Other Recording Operations Built-in microphones REC LEVEL 3 Press z REC. z REC The PCM recorder enters the recording standby mode. When the microphones pick up sound, the level meter in the display window moves. N PLAY/ENTER x STOP > FF/ v, . FR/ V When you set the REC LEVEL switch to “MANUAL,” you can adjust the recording level manually, according to the sound source.
If the peak level OVER indicator lights in red when the recording level exceeds –1 dB, or “ ” appears on the display window, distortion may occur. Reduce the recording level. OVER indication Adjust the maximum level of the sound to about –12 dB. Recording a few seconds in advance – the Pre-Recording function MENU z REC 5 Make other settings for recording, such as “LIMITER” (page 44), “LCF(Low Cut Filter)” (page 43), etc., in the menu.
Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the memory Press X PAUSE or N PLAY/ENTER. Recording starts. Other Recording Operations Press z REC to enter the recording standby mode. 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “ON,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. 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. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 6 Select a folder. 7 Press z REC. 3 Press > FF/ v or .
8 To start recording, press X PAUSE or N PLAY/ENTER. Recording on a memory card The standby for recording mode is released, and recording continues from the sound buffered in step 7. 9 To stop recording, press x STOP. P Notes • If you start recording with the pre-recording function using the built-in microphones, a click noise may be recorded when you press z REC. To record with the pre-recording function, we recommend you use the supplied wired remote commander or an external microphone.
About compatible memory cards The microSD/microSDHC cards that have been operationally tested according to our standards are as follows. Supplier 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB Toshiba a a a a a Panasonic a a a a – SanDisk a a a a a Other Recording Operations Memory cards that you can use with the PCM recorder are as follows: • Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) media: Up to16 GB is supported. For compatible M2™, please refer to the Sony web site (page 95).
2 Insert an M2™ or microSD card, in the direction shown in the illustration on page 36, securely to the end of the slot until it clicks into place. Then close the cover. To remove a memory card Be sure that the ACCESS indicator is off, and then push the memory card into the slot. When it pops out, remove it from the memory card slot. Using a memory card for recording and playback (Memory setting) 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press > FF/ v or .
To start recording Recording across memory media – Cross-Memory Recording > FF/ v, . FR/ V MENU recorder automatically switches its destination to the other memory media and continues recording (Cross-Memory Recording). Other Recording Operations Select the folder and press z REC to enter recording standby mode. Then press X PAUSE or N PLAY/ENTER to start recording. For automatic recording, see “Recording” on page 22. For manual recording, see “Manual recording” on page 33.
4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “ON,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. When the recording stops, the PCM recorder stops at the beginning of the new track. P Notes 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel Cross-Memory Recording Select “OFF” in step 4. When the current memory media becomes full during recording The following message appears on the display window. Recording continues as a new track in a recordable folder of the smallest folder number available for the other memory media.
Changing the Recording Settings > FF/ v, . FR/ V MENU N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP You can select the recording mode in the menu when the PCM recorder is in the stop mode. • LPCM (Linear PCM): This is a WAV file and you can record the sound without compression, providing higher quality than MP3. On the other hand, the file size is large, it takes time to copy to a computer, and the available recording time in the PCM recorder is shorter than MP3.
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the desired recording mode, and then press N PLAY/ENTER. LPCM 22.05kHz/16bit LPCM 44.10kHz/16bit* LPCM 44.10kHz/24bit LPCM 48.00kHz/16bit LPCM 48.00kHz/24bit LPCM 96.00kHz/16bit LPCM 96.00kHz/24bit MP3 44.10kHz/64kbps** MP3 44.10kHz/128kbps MP3 44.10kHz/320kbps LPCM (Not compressed) mode You can record with higher sound quality. MP3 (compressed) mode You can record with higher sound quality.
HI (high)* LOW Usually select this position. • The microphone attenuator is set to “HI.” (In manual recording) • The microphone sensitivity is set to high. (In automatic recording) Select this position to record a sudden loud sound. • The microphone attenuator is set to “LOW.” (In manual recording) • The microphone sensitivity is set to low. (In automatic recording) * The microphone sensitivity is set to “HI” when you purchase the PCM recorder.
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “LCF(Low Cut Filter),” and then press N PLAY/ENTER. Preventing sound distortion– the LIMITER function > FF/ v, . FR/ V 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “ON,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. MENU N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP To cancel the LCF function During the stop or recording mode, you can set the LIMITER function. When the “LIMITER” is set to “ON,” the input sound that is too loud is adjusted automatically to the maximum input level to prevent sound distortion.
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N PLAY/ENTER. “LIMITER,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. Set “LIMITER” to “OFF” in step 4. P Notes Other Recording Operations 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select To cancel the LIMITER function • When the REC LEVEL switch is set to “AUTO,” the LIMITER function does not work. • When the “LIMITER” is set to “ON,” the limiter function of the PCM recorder covers the input from the maximum input level to +12 dB.
Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone Stereo microphone m (microphone) jack > FF/ v, . FR/ V You can record from an external microphone. When an external microphone is connected, the built-in microphones and the input from the LINE IN jack become disabled. 1 Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) jack when the PCM recorder is in the stop mode. “Plug In Power” appears in the display window. If “Plug In Power” is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 82).
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 4 Set the REC LEVEL switch to “AUTO” 5 Press z REC. The PCM recorder enters the recording standby mode. The built-in microphones and input from the LINE IN are automatically cut off. You can adjust the microphone sensitivity with the MIC SENS(ATT) switch (page 42). Other Recording Operations for automatic recording, or “MANUAL” for manual recording.
connected, the built-in microphones become disabled. 1 Connect an external equipment to the PCM recorder in the stop mode. Connect the audio output jacks (stereo minijack) of external equipment to the LINE IN jack of the PCM recorder using a Sony audio connecting cable (not supplied). 2 Set the REC LEVEL switch to “AUTO” for automatic recording, or “MANUAL” for manual recording. 3 Press z REC. The PCM recorder enters the recording standby mode. 4 Start playback with the connected external equipment.
Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Method Changing the display during playback Other Playback Operations You can change the display during playback between the file information display and the level meter display. • File information display • Level meter display You can play back a track while checking the recorded levels. level meter Title name Artist name Selecting the level meter display File name Current folder icon A track recorded using the PCM recorder is displayed as follows.
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Level Meter in Playback,” and then press N PLAY/ENTER. 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “ON,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. The Level Meter in Playback function is set to “OFF” when you purchase the PCM recorder. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To display file information Set “Level Meter in Playback” to “OFF in step 3.
• When “Audio Out” in the menu is set to “LINE OUT,” do not connect headphones; the playback sound from the headphones will be very loud. When “Easy Search” is set to “ON” in the menu, you can quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback by pressing > FF/ v or . FR/ V repeatedly during playback (page 77). You can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing . FR/ V once, or advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing > FF/ v once.
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the PCM recorder is in the stop or playback mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Play Mode,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. ALL 1 All the tracks are played back continuously. One track is played back repeatedly. Tracks in one folder are played back repeatedly. ALL All the tracks are played back repeatedly. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. Playing back repeatedly 3 Press > FF/ v or .
Playing back a track repeatedly • To change the segment specified for A-B Repeat playback: During A-B Repeat playback, press (repeat) A-B again to specify a new starting point A. Then specify a new finishing point B, as in step 2. Other Playback Operations During playback, press and hold N PLAY/ ENTER until “ 1” appears. The selected track will be played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press N PLAY/ENTER again.
Changing the Playback Sounds Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC function 1 Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to “ON.” 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select > FF/ v, . FR/ V “DPC(Speed Control),” and then press N PLAY/ENTER. MENU N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP When you slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) (Digital Pitch Speed Control) switch to “ON,” you can adjust the playback speed between +100% and –75% of normal speed in the menu.
Adjusting the playback tones – Key Control playback speed. 6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 7 Press N PLAY/ENTER to start playback. Tracks are played back at the selected playback speed. To resume normal playback Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to “OFF.” Other Playback Operations 5 Press N PLAY/ENTER to execute the > FF/ v, .
Key control setting 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to adjust the playback tone. Press > FF/ v to adjust the sounds by a halftone higher (#1 to #6), or . FR/ V to adjust it by a halftone lower (21 to 26), each in 6 steps. 4 Press N PLAY/ENTER to set the To resume normal playback sounds Select “0” in step 3. Reinforcing the bass sound – Effect > FF/ v, . FR/ V playback tone. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 6 Press N PLAY/ENTER to start playback. Tracks are played back at the selected tone.
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the PCM recorder is in the stop or playback mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. “Effect,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. 5 Press N PLAY/ENTER to start playback. Tracks are played back with the selected effect. Other Playback Operations 2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. P Notes • When you play back using the built-in speaker, this setting does not work.
Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment Tape recorder, etc. i/LINE OUT jack the audio input connector (stereo minijack) of other equipment using an audio connecting cable. 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode in the stop mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N PLAY/ENTER. Audio connecting cable x STOP N PLAY/ENTER 4 Press > FF/ v or .
5 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “LINE OUT,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. • To listen playback with the headphones, set “Audio Out” to “Headphones” (page 50). • If input from an external equipment is distorted, select “Headphones” in step 5 and adjust the volume with VOLUME +/– buttons. • When “LINE OUT” is selected, the Effect function does not work. • While the “LINE OUT” is selected, you cannot adjust the output volume with the VOLUME +/– buttons.
Editing Tracks Adding a Mark to a Track Using a track mark The (track mark) icon flashes three times, and a track mark is added. > FF/ v, . FR/ V MENU N PLAY/ENTER T-MARK z Using the remote commander When the supplied remote commander is connected, you can also press T-MARK button on the remote commander to add a track mark. P Notes x STOP Adding a track mark You can add a track mark at a point at which you would like to divide a track later or locate during playback.
Locating a track mark and starting playback at the track mark In the stop mode, press > FF/ v or . FR/ V. When the (track mark) icon flashes once, press N PLAY/ENTER 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Delete T-MARK(Track Mark),” and then press N PLAY/ENTER. The message “Delete T-MARK(Track Mark)?” is displayed. Dividing a track at all the track mark positions Select “Divide All T-MARK(Track Marks)” from the Divide menu. 1 Stop at a position after the track mark you would like to delete.
Stop position Adding a “TAKE” or “KEEP” to a file name Delete T-Mark The track mark just before the stop position will be deleted. 6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. Deleting all the track marks in the selected track at one time Select a track from which you would like to delete the track marks, and then select “Delete All T-MARK(Track Marks)” in step 4. All the track marks will be deleted at one time. > FF/ v, .
2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. A suffix (“TAKE” or “KEEP”) is added to the file name of the track. 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Add “TAKE”,” and then press N PLAY/ENTER. 6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. Editing Tracks Removing “TAKE” or “KEEP” from the file name of a track Select “Remove “TAKE/KEEP”” in step 4. 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Add “TAKE”,” or “Add “KEEP”,” and then press N PLAY/ENTER. A confirmation message is displayed.
Protecting a track 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Protect,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. A confirmation message is displayed. > FF/ v, . FR/ V MENU 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP To prevent a track from being accidentally deleted or edited, you can protect an important track. A protected track is marked with the (protect) indicator and is regarded as a read-only file you cannot delete or edit. 1 Display the track which you would like to protect.
Arranging Tracks Copying a track to the other memory MENU N PLAY/ENTER x STOP • You cannot copy a track that the PCM recorder does not recognize. • Before starting to copy the target track, make sure to check the battery remain indication. If the batteries are weak, you may not be able to copy tracks (page 14). • If the remaining memory capacity of the destination memory is insufficient, you may not be able to copy tracks. 1 Editing Tracks > FF/ v, . FR/ V P Notes Select the track you want to copy.
Memory Select Folder” is displayed and the folder selection window is displayed. P Note Do not remove or insert a memory card, or turn off the PCM recorder while copying. Files may be damaged. Dividing a track into two 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the folder that you want to copy the track into, and then press N PLAY/ENTER. “Copying...” is displayed and the track is copied to the end in the destination folder. A file will be copied with the identical file name.
You can divide a track until the total number of tracks in the folder reaches 99. Dividing a track at the current position A period for approximately 4 seconds from the dividing point will be played back repeatedly. 1 Stop the track at the position where you want to divide a track. 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Divide,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. The Divide menu is displayed. 4 Press > FF/ v or .
7 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Execute,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. “Dividing...” appears, and the divided tracks will be suffixed with a sequential number (“_1” for the original track, and “_2” for the new track).” • You can divide a track recorded using the PCM recorder only. An MP3/WMA/ AAC-LC (m4a)/LPCM (WAV) file copied from a computer cannot be divided. • Once a track is divided, you cannot return it to the original status again. • If you divide a track at the position within 0.
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Execute,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. “Dividing...” appears, and the track is divided at all the track mark positions. The tracks divided from a single track will be suffixed with a sequential number (_1 and so on). z Tip To cancel division during the operation at all the remaining track marks, press x STOP. The tracks that have been divided before the cancellation remain divided. Deleting all tracks in a folder Editing Tracks MENU Track1 A track is divided.
1 Select the folder containing the tracks 5 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select you want to delete when the PCM recorder is in the stop mode. “Execute,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. “Deleting...” appears in the display window and all tracks in the selected folder will be deleted. 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Delete,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. The Delete menu is displayed. 6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu > FF/ v, . FR/ V 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select About the Menu Function MENU the setting that you want to set, and then press N PLAY/ENTER. N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 4 Press x STOP or MENU to exit the menu mode. P Note If you do not press any button for 1 minute, the menu mode is automatically cancelled and the window will return to the normal display.
Menu settings Menu items Settings Stop mode Playback Recording mode mode a — — Execute, Cancel a — — Divide All T-MARK(Track Execute, Cancel Marks) a — — Divide Divide Current Position a — — Delete All Execute, Cancel a — — Delete T-MARK(Track Mark) Execute, Cancel a — — Delete All T-MARK(Track Execute, Cancel Marks) a — — Delete 72 Operation mode (a : the setting can be made/ — : the setting cannot be made) File Copy Execute, Cancel a — — Add “TAKE” Add “TAKE”, Add
Menu items Settings Operation mode (a : the setting can be made/ — : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback Recording mode mode Bass1, Bass2, OFF a a — Key Control 21 to 26, #1 to #6 a a — Easy Search ON, OFF a a — Play Mode 1, a a — a a a , ALL, 1, , ALL Detail Menu Format Execute, Cancel a — — Clock __y__m__d__:__ a — — LED ON, OFF a — — Backlight 10 SEC, 60 SEC, Always-ON, OFF a — — Language English, Español (Spanish), Français (French) a — —
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Divide Divide a track into two. See page 61, 66 Divide Current A track will be divided into two at the current position. Position Divide All TMARK(Track Marks) Delete 74 A track will be divided at all the track mark positions. Delete tracks or track marks. Delete All All tracks in the selected folder will be deleted.
Settings (*: Initial setting) Protect Protect the selected track to prevent the track from being deleted or divided. Execute: Protect the selected track. If you specify a track which has already been protected, cancel the protection. Cancel*: Protection or cancel protection is not executed. See page 64 Memory Select the memory in which you want to save a track, or which contains the track you want to play, edit, or copy. Built-In Memory*: The built-in memory of the PCM recorder is selected.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) REC Mode Set the sampling frequency and quantifying bit number for recording: LPCM 22.05kHz/16bit LPCM 44.10kHz/16bit* LPCM 44.10kHz/24bit LPCM 48.00kHz/16bit LPCM 48.00kHz/24bit LPCM 96.00kHz/16bit LPCM 96.00kHz/24bit MP3 44.10kHz/64kbps (for a long-time recording) MP3 44.10kHz/128kbps MP3 44.10kHz/320kbps See page 41 LPCM (not compressed) mode You can record with higher sound quality. MP3 (compressed) mode You can record with higher sound quality.
Settings (*: Initial setting) DPC(Speed Control) Set the DPC(Speed Control) function. You can adjust the playback speed between +100% and –75% of normal speed in the menu.You can set the speed by 5% for – from –75% to 0%, 10% for + between 0% and 100%. (–30%*) See page 54 Effect Set the effect you want for the playback in the menu. Bass1: The bass sound is emphasized. Bass2: The bass sound is emphasized even more. OFF*: The Effect function does not work.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Play Mode Set the playback mode. 1: A track is played back. *: Tracks in one folder are played back continuously. ALL: All the tracks are played back continuously. 1: One track is played back repeatedly. : Tracks in one folder are played back repeatedly. ALL: All the tracks are played back repeatedly.
Menu items Clock Settings (*: Initial setting) Set the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. (09y01m01d 12:00 AM*) See page 17 z Tip The clock is displayed in 12-hour system. 12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon LED – About the Menu Function Turn the operation of ACCESS indicator, peak level indicators, z REC button, N PLAY/ENTER button, and X PAUSE button on or off during operation. ON*: During recording or playback, the indicators light or flash.
Menu items Backlight Settings (*: Initial setting) Turn the backlight in the display window on or off. 10 SEC*: The backlight in the display window lights up for approx. 10 seconds. 60 SEC: The backlight in the display window lights up for approx. 60 seconds. Always-ON: The backlight in the display window lights up always. OFF: The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation. See page – P Note When you select “Always-ON,” the batteries will be consumed quickly.
Menu items LIMITER Settings (*: Initial setting) Set the input level automatically to prevent the sound distortion that may occur when a too loud sound is input in Manual recording. ON: The LIMITER function is activated. OFF*: The LIMITER function is cancelled. See page 44 P Note About the Menu Function This feature is effective only when REC LEVEL switch is set to “MANUAL.” z On the limiter circuit • The limiter circuit functions to keep the signal level below the maximum input level.
Menu items Audio Out Settings (*: Initial setting) Set the output of the i/LINE OUT (headphone/line output) jack. Headphones*: You can use the jack as a headphone jack. Select this option to listen playback sound with the headphones (not supplied) or an external speaker. LINE OUT: You can use the jack as a line output jack. Select this option to connect an external recorder such as a tape recorder for recording playback sound of the PCM recorder.
Utilizing Your Computer Using the PCM recorder with Your Computer When the PCM recorder is connected to your computer, it is recognized by the computer, and you can transfer data between them. Copying tracks from the PCM recorder to your computer to save them (page 87) z System requirements for your computer See “System requirements” on page 95. z When you are using Windows® 2000 Professional Install the driver using “SonyRecorder_Driver.exe” in the PCM recorder.
Connecting the PCM recorder to your computer connectors securely until each plug stops to the end. 2 Make sure the PCM recorder has been Computer To USB port recognized properly. On the Windows screen; open “My Computer” and make sure that “PCM RECORDER” has been recognized. On the Macintosh screen; make sure that an “PCM RECORDER” drive is displayed on the desktop. While the PCM recorder is connected to the computer, “Connecting” is displayed in the display window of the PCM recorder.
Structure of folders and files microSD card Built-In Memory and M2™ “PCM RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD”*4 “MEMORY CARD”*4 Folder for tracks recorded using the PCM recorder Folder for tracks recorded using the PCM recorder *1 Folder copied from your computer Lesson *1 Utilizing Your Computer Lesson Folder copied from your computer MUSIC MUSIC POP POP J-POP *1 J-POP *2 *1 *2 *3 *3 85 GB
If you connect the PCM recorder to your computer, you can see the structure of folders and files of the built-in memory, memory card (M2™ or microSD card) on the computer screen. The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown on the previous page. The folder indicators in the display window of the PCM recorder are as follows: : Folder for tracks recorded using the PCM recorder (They have been already made when you purchase the PCM recorder.
Copying Tracks from the PCM recorder to Your Computer z To copy a track or folder (Drag and drop) 1 Connect the PCM recorder to your computer (page 84). 2 Copy tracks or folders you want to copy Utilizing Your Computer You can save tracks or folders by copying them from the PCM recorder to your computer. When you wish to create a CD, you can use “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE,” the supplied software application, to create a CD. For the details, see the “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE Guide.
Copying Files from Your Computer to the PCM recorder and Playing Them Back 2 Copy the folder in which the music files You can copy music or the other audio files (LPCM/MP3/WMA/AAC-LC*) from your computer to the PCM recorder by dragging and dropping them, and you can play them back using the PCM recorder. are stored to the PCM recorder. On the Windows screen using Explorer, and on the Macintosh screen using Finder, drag and drop the folder containing the music files onto “PCM RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD.
7 Press N PLAY/ENTER to start playback. 8 Press x STOP to stop playback. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing music files using the PCM recorder, is as follows. 128 kbps 256 kbps 178hr. 55 min. (2,683 tracks) 67 hr. 33 hr. 30 min. (502 tracks) (1,005 tracks) * In the case where tracks of 4 minutes each are copied to the PCM recorder. P Notes • A music file copied from your computer can be played back with the PCM recorder.
Using the PCM Recorder as a USB Memory – Data Storage Function When the PCM recorder is connected to your computer using a USB connecting cable, image data or text data on the computer, as well as tracks or files recorded using the PCM recorder can be temporarily stored in the PCM recorder. Your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment to use the PCM recorder as a USB memory. For details on the system requirements, see page 95.
Disconnecting the PCM Recorder from Your Computer Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged. 3 Make sure that the display window of the 1 Make sure that the PCM recorder is in 4 Disconnect the PCM recorder from the the stop mode. PCM recorder turns off. USB port of the computer. Utilizing Your Computer 2 Perform the following operation on your computer. On the Windows screen, left-click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer.
Additional Information Precautions On noise On handling • Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. • Operation and touch noises may be recorded when you press the button on the PCM recorder, touch the case, or hold the PCM recorder during recording. By using the supplied remote commander, you can perform recording operations without touching the PCM recorder.
• You may feel pain in your ears if you use the headphones when the ambient air is very dry. This is not because of a malfunction of the headphones, but because of static electricity accumulated in your body. You can reduce static electricity by wearing nonsynthetic clothes that prevent the emergence of static electricity. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• Do not remove or insert a memory card while recording or playing back files. • Do not remove a memory card while “Accessing...” appears on the display window or the ACCESS indicator is flashing in orange. Otherwise, data may be damaged. • We do not guarantee the operations of all types of compatible memory cards with the PCM recorder. • M2™ card other than those manufactured by Sony have not been demonstrated as operable with the PCM recorder, and may have problems when used with the PCM recorder.
Specifications System requirements Operating systems: – Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.5) – Pre-Installed – Port: USB port – Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft® Windows® operating systems P Notes • Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated on the left (Windows® 98 or Linux, etc.) is used. • 64 bit versions of Windows® XP are not supported.
When you are using Windows® 2000 Professional Bit rate and sampling frequencies for MP3 files*1 Install the driver using “SonyRecorder_Driver.exe” in the PCM recorder. Bit rate: 32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequencies: 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/ 44.1 kHz/48 kHz File extension: .mp3 *1 Not all encoders are supported. PCM recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) Built-In Memory: 4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 Byte) A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area.
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) Playback speed control (DPC) (Input from the LINE IN jack and output from LINE OUT jack when recording/playing back LPCM) 87 dB (1 kHz IHF-A) (for 24 bit) +100% to –75% (LPCM/MP3/WMA/AACLC) Maximum power output 250 mW General Speaker Approx. 16 mm (21/32 inches) dia. Input/Output DC 3.0 V: When using the AC power adaptor (supplied) DC 3.0 V: LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (supplied) (2) DC 2.
Optional accessories Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) MS-A1GD, MS-A2GD, MS-A4GD, MS-A8GU2, MSA16GU2 Stereo headphones MDR-7502, MDR7509HD Electret condenser microphone ECM-MS957 Audio connecting cable RK-G129 Rechargeable battery NH-AA-B2K Battery charger BCG-34HS2K Carrying case speaker CKS-M10 Wind screen AD-PCM2 Tripod VCT-PCM1 Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Maximum recording time*5*6 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows (rounded figures by 5 minutes). Recording modes Built-in memory 4GB Memory card 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 1 hr. 50 min. 25 min. 55 min. 1 hr. 55 min. 3 hr. 50 min. 7 hr. 45 min. LPCM 96.00kHz/16bit 2 hr. 45 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 50 min. 5 hr. 45 min. 11 hr. 35 min. LPCM 48.00kHz/24bit 3 hr. 40 min. 50 min. 1 hr. 55 min. 3 hr. 50 min. 7 hr. 40 min. 15 hr. 30 min. LPCM 48.
*5 When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the batteries with new ones in the midst of recording. For details on the battery life, see the next table. *6 The maximum recording time varies if you record tracks in mixed recording mode. Battery life*1 When using Sony LR6 (SG) (size AA) alkaline batteries Recording with monitoring Playback*2 through speaker Recording modes Recording without monitoring Playback using the headphones LPCM 96.00kHz/24bit 28 hr.
When using Sony NH-AA rechargeable batteries Playback*2 through speaker Recording without monitoring LPCM 96.00kHz/24bit 28 hr. 19 hr. 19 hr. 21 hr. LPCM 96.00kHz/16bit 28 hr. 19 hr. 19 hr. 23 hr. LPCM 48.00kHz/24bit 38 hr. 22 hr. 22 hr. 26 hr. LPCM 48.00kHz/16bit 39 hr. 23 hr. 23 hr. 26 hr. LPCM 44.10kHz/24bit 38 hr. 23 hr. 23 hr. 27 hr. LPCM 44.10kHz/16bit 44 hr. 23 hr. 23 hr. 29 hr. LPCM 22.05kHz/16bit 41 hr. 23 hr. 23 hr. 29 hr. MP3 44.10kHz/320kbps 32 hr. 26 hr.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the PCM recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Please note that recorded tracks may be deleted during service or repair work. Symptom Remedy The PCM recorder cannot be • Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” for turned off. more than 2 seconds when the PCM recorder is stopped (page 16).
Symptom Remedy The ACCESS indicator, peak • “LED” is set to “OFF”. Display the menu and set “LED” to “ON” level indicators, z REC (page 79). button, N PLAY/ENTER button, or X PAUSE button indicators do not light. “Memory Full” is displayed • The memory is full. Delete some of the tracks or delete all the tracks after you store them on your computer (page 30, 69). and you cannot start recording. folder.
Symptom Remedy A howling noise is heard during recording. • If you turn up the volume excessively or place the headphones near the microphone while monitoring recording, the microphone may pick up the sound from the headphones, causing acoustic feedback (howling sound). Turn down the volume, or place the headphones far from the microphone. You cannot divide a track. • You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a track.
Symptom Remedy The battery life is short. • The battery life on page 100 is based on playback with the volume level set to 16. The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the PCM recorder. There is no battery power • Even if you do not use the PCM recorder, the batteries are remaining after you have left consumed slightly. The battery life in this case varies depending on the batteries inserted for long humidity or other environmental conditions.
Symptom Remedy The “Accessing...” display does not disappear. • If the PCM recorder is required to process a large amount of data, the message may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the PCM recorder. Wait until the message disappears. In this case, do not remove the batteries or AC power adapter, while the message is displayed. It takes a long time to copy a • If the file size of a track is large, it takes a considerable time to track. finish copying.
Symptom Remedy The PCM recorder does not operate. • You may have formatted the memory of the PCM recorder using a computer. Use the PCM recorder formatting function to format the memory (page 78). • Disconnect the PCM recorder from your computer and reconnect The PCM recorder is not it. recognized by your computer. • Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the A folder/file cannot be supplied USB connecting cable. Connect the PCM recorder to copied from your computer.
Error Messages Error message Cause/Remedy Low Battery Level • You cannot format the memory or delete all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power. Prepare new batteries to replace the current ones. Change Battery • Batteries are exhausted. Replace the old LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries with new ones. Or charge the rechargeable batteries, or replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones (page 14). Power Problem • An incompatible AC power adaptor may be connected.
Cause/Remedy • You cannot play or edit tracks, because the data of the selected file is damaged. Format Error • The PCM recorder has been formatted using a computer. You cannot perform operations, including recording or playing, because there is no copy of the control file required for operation. Format the PCM recorder using the formatting function in the menu. Process Error • The PCM recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then reinsert the batteries.
Error message Cause/Remedy Memory Card Locked • The memory card is write-protected. You cannot record, delete, or edit tracks. To save a track on the card, use a non-write-protected memory card. Read Only Memory Card • A read-only memory card is inserted. You cannot record, delete, or edit tracks. Memory Card Access Denied • Since a memory card containing an access control function is inserted, you cannot use it.
Error message Cause/Remedy New Track • The file size of the track being recorded has reached the maximum file size: 1 GB for MP3 files, and 2 GB for a LPCM file. The file will be divided automatically and recording will continue as a new track. Only Effective During • When the REC LEVEL switch is set to “AUTO” (automatic MANUAL Recording Mode recording), you cannot enable “LIMITER” in the menu.
System Limitations There are some system limitations of the PCM recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the PCM recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record tracks up • If you record tracks in a mixture of the recording modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum recording time of the to the maximum recording highest recording mode to those of the lowest recording mode. time.
Display Window Display when stop or recording Display when playback (without level meter display) A Operation mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation mode : stop : playback : recording : recording standby/recording pause (The indicator flashes.) : playback pause (The indicator flashes.
C D E F G H 114 GB date (year, month, day), and recording time (hour, minute) Level meter display in Auto (AGC) recording mode In manual recording, the level meter whose colors are reverse is displayed. Auto (AGC) recording indication In the manual recording mode, a peak level value is displayed. Memory Card indication When a “Memory Card” is selected as “Memory,” the indication is displayed. When the “Built-In Memory” is selected, no indication is displayed.
P Protect indicator : Appears when the protect is set for a track. Q Repeat playback : Appears when one track is played back repeatedly. : Appears when tracks in one folder are played back repeatedly. : Appears when all the tracks are played back repeatedly.
Index A A-B Repeat .............................................53 AC power adaptor .............................15, 93 Adding a track mark ...............................60 Adding TAKE or KEEP to a file name ..62 Adjusting the playback sound tones .......55 Adjusting the volume ........................25, 27 Auto (automatic) recording .....................22 B Battery life ............................................ 100 Battery remain indication .......................14 Built-in microphones ............
K KEEP ......................................................62 Key Control ............................................55 L LCF(Low Cut Filter) ...............................43 Level meter display .................................49 LIMITER ................................................44 Locking the buttons ................................21 LPCM .....................................................41 M Index Maintenance ............................................93 Manual recording ..............
Playback modes ................................51, 78 Plug In Power .........................................46 POWER ..................................................16 POWER/HOLD switch .....................16, 21 Precautions ..............................................92 Pre-Recording .........................................34 Protect .....................................................64 System Limitations ...............................112 R U Recharging batteries .......................
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