2-894-352-12 (2) Getting Started IC Recorder Basic Operations Various Recording Modes Playback/Erasing Operating Instructions 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. Serial No.
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.
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Table of Contents Checking the contents of the package................................................................7 Index to Parts and Controls......................8 Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source........13 Charging the batteries.......................13 When charging/replacing the batteries......................................................14 Step 2: Setting the Clock............................17 Step 3: Preparations Required before Recording.....................................
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm.......................................40 Erasing Messages...........................................43 Erasing Messages one by one.......43 Erasing All Messages in a Folder............................................................44 Dividing a Message into Two..................45 Moving Message to a Different Folder.....................................................................46 Adding Priority Mark(s) – the Priority Mark Function.............
Additional Information Recording with Other Equipment.......81 Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)...................................................82 Precautions.........................................................83 Specifications....................................................84 Index.......................................................................
Checking the contents of the package Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) (1) IC Recorder (1) USB connecting cable (1) Rechargeable batteries (2) Cradle (1) Stereo ear receiver* (1) The cradle is supplied with some models in some regions only. Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions (1) * The stereo ear receiver is supplied with some models in some regions only.
Index to Parts and Controls Display window (10, 11) Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.
* Connect stereo ear receiver or stereo headphones supplied or not supplied to the (headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. Speaker HOLD switch** V‑UP (Digital Voice Up) switch (37) DPC switch (38) DIRECTNL (directional) switch (24) (microphone) jack (31, 32) (USB) connector (13, 63) Battery compartment (13) Rear ** Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to lock all the functions of all the buttons.
Display window Display during playback and stop Operation mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation mode : playback : stop : review/fast backward, cue/fast forward : going backward/forward continuously Folder indicator Elasped time/Remaining time indication/Recording date and time indication Folder name/Message name/Artist name indication 10 GB Remaining battery/Charging indicator When dry batteries are used, the indicator shows the remaining battery power.
Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode set using the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and displays the current recording mode when the IC recorder is in the playback mode.
Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays the current microphone sensitivity when recording with AGC (Automatic Gain Control). (high) : To record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. (low) : To record for dictation or in a noisy place. Displays the recording level during manual recording. Elapsed recording time indication Alarm indicator Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode (STHQ, ST, STLP, SP, and LP) set in the menu.
Getting Started the USB connector of the IC recorder to your computer. Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source 3 Charge the batteries by connecting Charging the batteries To use the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, it is recommended that you install the software before step 3. 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. USB connecting cable (supplied) 2 Insert two rechargeable batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid.
If the battery indicator is not displayed, charging has not been done properly. Proceed from step 1 again. * This is an approximation for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the batteries. It also takes more time if the temperature of the batteries is low, or if the batteries are changed while you are transferring data to the IC recorder.
Battery life*1 When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries Playback*2 through speaker Playback using ear receiver Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using ear receiver STHQ*3 ST*4 Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 14 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 17 hr. 30 min. Approx. 22 hr. Approx. 23 hr. STLP*5 SP*6 Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 17 hr. 30 min. Approx. 17 hr. Approx. 19 hr. 30 min. Approx. 24 hr. Approx. 27 hr. 30 min. 30 min. LP*7 MP3 (128 kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Approx. 19 hr.
Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using ear receiver Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using ear receiver STLP*5 SP*6 Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 17 hr. 30 min. Approx. 17 hr. Approx. 19 hr. 30 min. Approx. 24 hr. Approx. 27 hr. 30 min. 30 min. 16 GB The IC recorder is accessing data while “UPDATING DATABASE…“ appears in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in orange.
Step 2: Setting the Clock 1 Select “DATE & TIME” in the menu. Press and hold Getting Started /MENU. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window. / /MENU Press or to select “DETAIL MENU” and press . Press or to select “DATE & TIME” and press . 2 Press or to select “AUTO” or “MANUAL” and press . You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time.
3 Press or to select “07y1m1d” and press . 4 Press or to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press . “EXECUTING….” appears and the clock is set. 5 Press to return to the normal display. Note If you do not press within one minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the normal display.
Recording a musical performance Recording at a meeting Set “MIC SENS” to “HIGH ” in the menu (page 50). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 24). Set “LCF (LOW CUT)” to “ON” in the menu to prevent noise caused by a projector, etc. (page 50). Set “REC LEVEL” to “MANUAL” in the menu (page 51) to record more realistic sound, distinguishing dynamic sound and soft sound.
Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software) Set “MIC SENS” to “LOW ” in the menu (page 50). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 24). To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using voice recognition software (not supplied), set “REC MODE” to “STHQ,” “ST,” “STLP,” or “SP” (page 50).
Basic Operations Recording Messages DIRECTNL Operation indicator (headphone) jack Basic Operations Built-in microphones 2 3 1 1 1 This section explains how to record using the AUTO_AGC* setting, to which the IC recorder is preset at the factory. * Auto Gain Control 1 Select a folder. � Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. � Press or to select the folder in which you want to record messages, and then press . 2 Start recording. Press (record).
3 Press (stop) to stop recording. The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording. Tips When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to 999 messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, you can make new folders or delete unnecessary folders (page 58). To pause recording* Do this Press (record). During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red and ““ flashes in the display window.
Monitoring the recording Selecting the recording mode Connect the stereo ear receiver supplied to the (headphone) jack and monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL + or VOL –, but the recording level is fixed. Select the recording mode in the “REC MODE” menu. Maximum recording time One hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automaticaly released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. ** You cannot select this function in the manual recording mode.
ICD-SX77 STHQ mode ST mode 17 hr. 25 min. 46 hr. 5 min. STLP mode 88 hr. 45 min. SP mode LP mode 140 hr. 35 min. 374 hr. 55 min. Recording a sound centering on a specific direction To record a sound centering on a specific direction, slide the DIRECTNL switch to the “ON” position. This is convenient when you want to record a particular sound at a conference/meeting, etc. In this case, even when you select the stereo recording mode (STHQ, ST, or STLP mode), the sound is recorded in the monaural mode.
Various Recording Modes 6 7 1, 2 1, 2, 4 Operation indicator 1, 2 /MENU to display the folder selection window. � Press or to select the folder in which you want to record messages and then press . 3 Press and hold (record). The IC recorder enters the record standby mode. When you speak into the microphone, the level meter in the display window moves. Various Recording Modes 3, 6 � Press Manual Recording Mode 2 Select a folder. 4 Adjust the recording level.
Press and hold or to change the sound level continuously. The sound level is also displayed as a number below the level meter. 5 Make other settings for recording such as “LCF (LOW CUT),” “LIMITER,” etc., in the menu. Starting to Record Automattically in Response to Sound – the VOR Function 6 Start recording. Press (record). The operation indicator lights in red and “REC” is displayed. You do not need to press and hold while recording. Speak into the built-in microphone.
1 Press or to set “VOR” to “VOR” appears in the display window. 2 Press (record). To cancel the VOR function Set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu. Operation indicator 2, 3 4 1 1 Various Recording Modes The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and “VOR” and “” flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message “ON” in the menu, and then press .
When “ADD/OVER” in the menu is set to “ADD,” you can add a recording to the message being played back. The added recording will be placed after the current message, and will be counted as a part of the message. You cannot add a recording to an MP3 file. Added recording 28 GB 2 During playback, press (record). “ADD REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE…” appears. For details on playback, see page 34. EXECUTE” is displayed, press (record).
2, 3 4 1 1 Various Recording Modes Operation indicator When “ADD/OVER” in the menu is set to “OVER,” you can add an overwrite recording after a selected point in a recorded message. The part of the message after the selected point is deleted. You cannot add a recording to an MP3 file.
1 Press or to set “ADD/OVER” to “OVER” in the menu, and then press . 2 During playback, press (record). Dividing a Message into Two during Recording “OVERWRITE REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE” appears. For details on playback, see page 34. 3 While “OVERWRITE REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE” is displayed, press (record). 1 The operation indicator will turn red. Then recording starts. 4 Press (stop) to stop recording.
1 Press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) during Various Recording Modes An animation which shows dividing appears below the level meter. The new message number is added at the point you pressed the button. The message will be divided into two, while recording continues. Recording with an External Microphone recording. Stereo microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. “SELECT INPUT” appears in the display window.
2 Press or to select “MIC IN” and then press . 3 Speak into the external microphone Recording from Other Equipment and start recording. The built-in microphone is automatically cut off. If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity and/ or recording level on the IC recorder. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder.
When the IC recorder is not in the stop mode 3 Start recording. Select “AUDIO IN” using the menu by selecting “DETAIL MENU” - “SELECT INPUT” - “AUDIO IN” (page 55). IN” and then press .
Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages (headphone) jack 1, 2 5 1, 3 DIVIDE/ 1 4 1 Select a folder. Press /MENU. Press or to select the folder and then press . 2 Press or to select the message number. 34 GB V-UP DPC A-B/ 3 Press to start playback. 4 Adjust the volume with VOL +/–. 5 Press to stop playback. After playing back one message, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message.
Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (Easy Search) When “EASY SEARCH” is set to “ON” (page 52) in the menu, you can quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback by pressing or repeatedly during playback or playback pause. You can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing once, or advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing once. This function is useful for locating a desired point in a long recording.
When messages are played back to the end of the last message When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last message, “MESSAGE END” lights up for 5 seconds and the operation indicator lights up in green. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) When “MESSAGE END” and the operation indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last message.
Various playback modes During playback, press and hold until “ 1” appears. The selected message will be played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press again. When you slide the V-UP switch to “ON,” the low-level part of a recorded message is amplified, allowing you to hear even small voices more easily. You can set “MAX” or “MID” for “V-UP LEVEL” in the menu (page 57).
Adjusting the playback speed – DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function) Playing Back a Specified Section Repeatedly – A-B Repeat When you slide the DPC switch to “ON,” you can adjust the playback speed between +200% and –75% of normal speed in the menu. The message is played back in natural tones thanks to the digital processing function. 1 During playback, press 1 Slide the DPC switch to “ON.” 2 Adjust the playback speed in the “DPC” menu (page 51).
Adding a Bookmark 1 During playback or stop, press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) for more than one second. Press or when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. When “ ” (bookmark) flashes once, press . To delete the bookmark Set “ERASE BKMRK” to “YES” in the menu (page 54). Notes Playback/Erasing A bookmark is added and “ ” (bookmark) flashes three times.
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time. You can have the message played back on a specified date, once every week, or at the same time every day. You can set up to 30 alarms. Notes When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set the alarm. When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot set the alarm (page 66).
At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds and the selected message will be played back. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically at the beginning of that message. To change the alarm setting 1 Select “ALARM” – “LIST” in the menu and then press . The alarm list is displayed. 2 Press or to select the item you want to change, and then press .
To cancel the alarm setting Follow steps 1 and 2 of “To change the alarm setting.” In step 3, select “CANCEL” and press . “CANCEL ALARM?” is displayed. Press or to select “YES,” and press . The alarm will be cancelled and the alarm indicator will disappear from the display window. Notes 42 GB You can set only one alarm each one message. If the alarm time comes while another message is being played back with an alarm, the playback stops and the new message will be played back.
Erasing Messages Erasing Messages one by one You can erase unwanted messages, retaining all other messages. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. ERASE You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
Erasing All Messages in a Folder Select “ERASE ALL” in the menu (page 54).
Dividing a Message into Two Notes You need a certain amount of space in the memory to divide a message. For more information, see “System Limitations” on page 79. If you divide a message with priority mark(s), the priority mark(s) will be added to both parts of the divided message. When you divide a message with a title, the newer part of the message will have the same title. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 A Message is divided.
Moving Message to a Different Folder Note When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page 66). 1 Select the message you want to move. 2 Select “MOVE” in the menu and press . 3 Press or to select the 1 Select the message you want to “EXECUTING…” is displayed and the message is moved to the destination folder. When you move a message to another folder, the original message in the previous folder will be deleted. 2 Press and hold Press (stop) before step 3.
Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or to select the menu item for which you want to make setting and then press . Utilizing the Menu Function 3 Press or to select the setting that you want to set, and then press . 4 Press to exit the menu mode.
Menu settings Menu items Operation mode ( �������������������������� : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback Recording mode mode Settings 48 REC MODE LP, SP, STLP, ST, STHQ MIC SENS LOW, HIGH LCF (LOW CUT) ON, OFF REC LEVEL AUTO_AGC, MANUAL VOR ON, OFF DISPLAY ELAPSE, REMAIN, REC DATE DPC n% (n=-75 - +200) EFFECT BASS1, BASS2, OFF EASY SEARCH ON, OFF PLAY MODE 1 FI
Menu items Stop mode Playback Recording mode mode Operation mode ( �������������������������� : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) Settings LIMITER ON, OFF SELECT INPUT MIC IN, AUDIO IN DATE&TIME MANUAL, AUTO FORMAT ERASE ALL DATA? ������� YES, NO USB CHARGE ON, OFF V-UP LEVEL MID, MAX DETAIL MENU Utilizing the Menu Function 49 GB
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) REC MODE Sets the recording mode. STHQ*: You can record with high-quality stereo sound. ST: You can record with better sound in stereo. STLP: You can record for a longer time in stereo. SP: You can record with better sound (monaural sound). LP: You can record for a longer time (monaural sound). MIC SENS Sets the microphone sensitivity. When “REC LEVEL” is set to “AUTO_ AGC,” this setting is effective.
Sets to record using AGC or to record manually. AUTO_AGC*: The recording level is automatically adjusted, and you can record with distortion-free sound. You can set the microphone sensitivity by changing the setting of “MIC SENS.” MANUAL: You can adjust the recording level manually (page 25). VOR Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. When “REC LEVEL” is set to “AUTO_AGC,” this setting is effective. OFF*: The VOR function does not work.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) EFFECT Sets whether to emphasize bass sound during playback. OFF*: The EFFECT function does not work. BASS1: The bass sound is emphasized. BASS2: The bass sound is emphasized even more. Note When playing back messages using a speaker, the EFFECT function does not work. 52 EASY SEARCH Sets the easy search function. OFF*: The easy search function does not work. When you press or , a message will be moved forward or backward.
You can add a recording to a previously recorded message or an overwrite recording during playback. OFF*: You cannot add or overwrite a recording. ADD: You can add a recording. OVER: You can overwrite a recording. BEEP Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted. OFF: No beep sound will be heard. LED Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. ON*: During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) BACKLIGHT Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. 10 SEC*: The backlight in the display window lights up for 10 seconds. 60 SEC: The backlight in the display window lights up for 60 seconds. OFF: The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation. ERASE ALL All messages in the selected folder will be erased.
Settings (*: Initial setting) ALARM Sets the alarm. NEW*: Set DATE for playback, SUN (Sunday), MON (Monday), TUE (Tuesday), WED (Wednesday), THU (Thursday), FRI (Friday), SAT (Saturday), or DAILY. LIST : A list of the message numbers, date, or the days of the week on which the alarm has already been set will be displayed. EDIT : You can change the selected date or day of the week. CANCEL: You can cancel the alarm on the selected date or on a day of the week.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) DATE & TIME Sets the clock. AUTO*: When the IC recorder is connected to a computer that is running the Digital Voice Editor, the clock will be automatically adjusted according to that computer. MANUAL: You can set the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. FORMAT Sets the formatting of the drive after “ERASE ALL DATA?” has been displayed. NO*: The drive will not be formatted. YES: The drive will be formatted.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) USB CHARGE Sets whether batteries will be charged using a USB connection or not. ON*: The batteries will be charged. OFF: The batteries will not be charged. Note If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet, you can charge batteries regardless this setting.
Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software What You Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor Software The Digital Voice Editor software allows you to transfer the messages to your display monitor, to save them on your computer’s hard disk, and to play back and edit them. Transferring the messages recorded on the IC recorder to your computer Saving the messages on your computer’s hard disk. Viewing, playing, or editing the messages on your computer.
System Requirements OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 2 or higher/ Windows® XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows® 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or higher installation (You cannot use this software with Windows® 95/ Windows® 98/Windows® 98 Second Edition/ Windows® Millennium Edition/ Windows®
Note on sending a voice e-mail When you use Microsoft® Outlook Express 5.0/5.5/6.0 to send a voice e-mail of a message, your computer must also meet the system requirements that the Outlook Express requires. Installing the Software Install the Digital Voice Editor software in your computer’s hard disk. Notes 60 GB When you install the Digital Voice Editor, you can create all the compatible file types except for the DVF (TRC) files. (You can play back the DVF (TRC) files.
1 Make sure that the IC recorder 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts up automatically and the welcome window appears. If the installer does not start up, double click [DVE Setup.exe] in the [English] folder. When the [Restart] dialog box appears, click [OK] to restart the computer. Now the installation is completed. When the dialog box to select the help language is displayed Click the desired language you want to use for the help.
Notes You cannot change the owner name once it is entered. Please write down and keep it for future reference. A file recorded from a CD cannot be handled except for the PC where the file is recorded. Handling of a file is limited among the PCs bearing the same owner name input during the Digital Voice Editor installation. If any illegal data modification is attempted, or a file is used beyond the private purposes, the file may become unplayable or the Digital Voice Editor may become inoperable.
Connecting the IC Recorder to your Computer You can transfer the IC recorder data onto your computer by connecting the IC recorder to the computer. Use the USB connecting cable supplied with the IC recorder to connect the USB connectors of the IC recorder and your computer. The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the cable is connected. You can connect or disconnect the cable when the IC recorder and the computer are turned on or off.
When you connect the IC recorder to the computer, make sure that the IC recorder is in the stop mode. It is recommend that you disconnect the cable from the computer when you do not use the Digital Voice Editor. Referring to the Help Files For details on each operation, refer to the help files. Help Playing Back MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder You can play back MP3 files on your computer using the IC recorder.
Using Windows Explorer 1 Connect the IC recorder to your When you copy MP3 files using Windows Explorer rather than the Digital Voice Editor software, you can play back the MP3 files as usual, but you cannot add/overwrite the recording, divide files (messages), add bookmarks or add priority marks. computer using the supplied USB cable (page 63). 2 Start the Digital Voice Editor software and copy MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder. The IC recorder can recognize up to 511 folders.
3 Remove the IC recorder from your computer, and then press /MENU to select the folder you want. 4 Press or to select the file you want to play, and then press . Removable disk Using Digital Voice Editor VOICE FOLDER01 5 Press to stop playback. FOLDER05 Construction of folders and files The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown on the right.
Note You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except VOICE folders) or files to a removable disk depending on system limitations. Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device The name of a folder in which MP3 files are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as it is, so it is convenient if you put an easy-toremember name on the folder in advance. *2 The IC recorder can recognize up to three levels on the removable disk, that is, Folder 4 shown in the figure.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. IC Recorder Symptom Remedy The IC recorder cannot be turned off with a display in the window. The IC recorder is not equipped with a power on/off switch. The display always appears in the window.
“LED” is set to “OFF” (page 53). Display the menu and set “LED” to “ON”. “MEMORY FULL” is displayed and you cannot start recording. The memory is full. Erase some of the messages (page 43) or erase all lthe messages after you store them on your computer. “FILE FULL” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. 999 messages have been recorded in the selected folder or 1012 messages (when there are 5 folders) in total have been recorded.
Symptom Remedy Noise is heard. Recording level is low. 70 An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was recorded. The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording. Clean the plug. The (headphones) plug is dirty. Clean the plug. “MIC SENS” (microphone sensitivity) is set to “ ”.
The IC recorder requires a certain amount of memory for system operation. That amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for the difference. The battery life is short. The battery life on pages 15 and 16 is based on playback with the medium volume level (using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)). The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder.
Symptom Remedy “ ” or “ ” is flashing instead of the remaining battery/ charging indicator. The environmental temperature is out of the range for charging. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C – 35 °C. The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short. You are using the rechargeable batteries in an environment with a temperature of under 5 °C. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C – 35 °C.
Remedy You cannot connect the IC recorder to a computer. Refer to the help files of the Digital Voice Editor3 software. The IC recorder does not operate. You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory (page 56). Symptom Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. Digital Voice Editor Refer to the Help files of the Digital Voice Editor software, too.
Symptom Remedy The IC recorder or “Memory Stick” cannot be properly connected. When using an external USB hub, connect the IC recorder directly to the computer. Disconnect and then connect the cable with the IC recorder. Connect the IC recorder to another USB connector. Your computer may be in the system standby/hibernate mode. Do not let your computer enter into the system standby/ hibernate mode while being connected to the IC recorder. The IC recorder does not operate.
This happens when you play back messages that you divided, combined, overwrote, or added a recording. Save a message in the hard disk first, and then add it to the IC recorder. Select the saving file format that suits the IC recorder you use. Operation is slow when there are many messages. When the total number of messages increases, the operation becomes slower, regardless of the length of the recording time. Display does not work during saving, adding, or deleting of messages.
Error Messages (IC recorder) Error message Cause/Remedy BATTERY LOW You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power. Prepare new batteries to replace the current ones. LOW BATTERY Batteries are exhausted. Replace the old batteries with new ones. MEMORY FULL The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient. Erase some messages before recording.
Cause/Remedy SET DATE&TIME Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm. SET ADD/OVERWRITE “ADD/OVER” in the menu is set to “OFF.” You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording. NO FILE The selected folder does not have any messages. You cannot add priority marks, bookmarks, set the alarm, etc., because of this. ALREADY SET You set the alarm to play back a message at a date and time previously set on another message. Change the alarm setting.
Error message Cause/Remedy CANNOT OPERATE 78 If the selected file is an MP3 file, you cannot add priority marks or bookmarks, divide a message, add a recording, or an overwrite recording. You cannot move a message, because there is more than one folder that has files with same name. Change the file names. AUTO_AGC SETTING ONLY “REC LEVEL” in the menu is set to “MANUAL.” The VOR function does not work and you cannot set the microphone sensitivity.
System Limitations Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time. You cannot divide a message. If you record messages in a mixture of STHQ, ST, STLP, SP and LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum STHQ mode recording time to the maximum LP mode recording time. The sum of the number on the counter (elapsed recording time) and the remaining recording time may be less than the IC recorder’s maximum recording time.
Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot make the A-B repeat setting. If messages on which bookmarks have been added using other IC recorders are copied to this IC recorder, the A-B repeat setting may not be made. Cancel the bookmarks first, and then make the A-B repeat setting. You cannot enter lowercase characters Depending on the combination of the characters used for the folder name that was made on Windows Explorer, those characters may change to all capitals.
Additional Information To the IC recorder To the other equipment RK-G139 HG Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) RK-G136 HG Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) To (headphone) jack Recording with Other Equipment * Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) Tape recorder, etc.
Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 Connect the USB cable supplied to the USB connector of the IC recorder. 2 Connect a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to the USB cable. 3 Connect the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet. To USB connector USB cable (supplied) You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied).
Notes On power Operate the unit only on 2.4 V or 3.0 V DC. Use two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries or two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries. On safety Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. On handling Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
On noise 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. Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording. On maintenance To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
Speaker Approx. 16 mm (21/32 in.) dia. 150 mW Input/Output Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) input for plug in power, minimum input level 0.6 mV, 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) output for 8 - 300 ohms headphones USB connector Playback speed control +200% to –75% (DPC) Power requirements Two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries: 2.4 V DC Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3.0 V DC Operating temperature 5˚C - 35˚C (41˚F - 95˚F) 30.8 × 119.3 × 14.
Index Symbols (repeat) A-B/ (priority).....................................8 A A-B Repeat......................................................................38 Adding an Overwrite Recording.......................29 Adding a Recording..................................................27 ADD/OVER......................................................................53 ALARM...............................................................................55 Alarm..................................................
P Index to Parts and Controls.....................................8 Display during playback and stop.............10 Display during recording.................................11 Display window.....................................................10 Front................................................................................8 Rear..................................................................................9 Playing Back Message..............................................34 Playing Back MP3....
S SELECT INPUT...............................................................55 Setting the Clock........................................................17 SP..................................................................................11, 23 Specifications................................................................84 ST..................................................................................11, 23 STHQ...........................................................................11, 23 STLP...
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