ICD-MS515 and ICD-MS515VTP
Memory Stick Digital Voice Recorder USB Connectivity or Memory Stick Record Time (8 MB Memory Stick): 64 min SP, 171 min. LP

ICD-ST10 and ICD-ST10VTP

PC Compatible with USB Connectivity Stereo Recording Mode Record Time: 41 min ST, 125 min SP, 334 min LP

ICD-P17

PC Compatible with USB Connectivity Record Time: 278 min. 5 Files

ICD-B17

Record Time: 300 min 2 Files

ICD-B7

Record Time: 150 min. 2 Files

FS-85USB

Digital Voice Recorder PC Based Transcription Kit Includes: CD-ROM, USB Connected Foot Control, Professional Style Chin Band Listening Device
NEW FOR 2003 Digital Voice Editor Software 2.1: One common software for all PC connected models Having a separate voice editor software for each model made it difficult to learn the operation of the PC connectivity function when different digital recorder models were being used. In some office situations, authors used different Sony recorders, which required the office administration staff to learn the various voice editor software versions. The look and operation of each version was slightly different. Now there is only one common Digital Voice Editor software GUI (Graphical Unit Interface) design ,the new v2.12 which will be shipped with all DVR models beginning in May. Larger Display Increasing the size of the playback control section and the character font made it easier to see and control the operation Built-in PC Keyboard Controlled Transcription function Using the F Keys (Function Keys) on the computer keyboard, the playback of the audio can be controlled for Play, Stop, Rewind and Fast Forward as well as a secretarial automatic rewind function. The choice of which key performs a specific function can be customized in the software. Plays.msv,.dvf,.wav, mp3 files The new software allows the user to play files which have been recorded in.msv,.dvf,.wav or.mp3 without having to convert them. This means that when a dictation has been e-mailed back to the office in the.dvf format, for example, the file can be played without converting it into.wav at the office if the person has the digital voice editor software on their PC. Batch CODEC Conversion Previously, when someone e-mailed the dictation to another location, they kept the file in the original compressed format to speed up the transmission. Unfortunately, however, when multiple dictations were sent, the person receiving the work had to convert each file individually into the desired format to enable them to listen and transcribe. With the new Batch Conversion Feature, all the similar type file formats can be highlighted and converted into the desired format at one time. Digital Pitch Control This feature allows the audio to be speeded up or slowed down without affecting the pitch of the playback which makes the playback more pleasant to listen to. Simplified E-Mail Process The process has been improved making it easier to attach dictation to an e-mail by allowing up to 10 dictations to be attached to a single e-mail in one step directly from the digital voice recorder or Memory Stick.

Controls/Buttons: A-B Repeat: in playback, point A, the starting point and point B, the ending point can be marked and the playback will continue to play and replay the recording contained between these two points until you press the PLAY button or the STOP button. BOOKMARK: allows a specific point in each dictation to be marked for easy access at a later time.

Book Mark Icon

For example, while listening to a long recording the user has to stop listening and dictate some notes. Once they leave the playback and begin dictating, the next time they access the recording they were listening to without the Bookmark, they would be at the beginning of the recording, not where they stopped listening. By placing a Bookmark (press and hold the Bookmark button for more than one second) an indicator
will be seen on the LCD screen. To start playback at the bookmarked point, press the Jog lever up or down during stop so that the Bookmark indicator flashes 3 times. Then press the Jog lever to play. DIGITAL PITCH CONTROL: speeds up or slows down the playback without the usual distortion associated with speed changes.
DIRECTIONAL MIC FUNCTION: available on the ICD-ST10 in the the SP and LP modes, the recording field is narrowed to 45 degrees to either side of the unit when activated. The purpose is to minimize sounds coming from the sides and focusing on the source in front of the recorder. DISPLAY: enables the LCD screen to display different information for the user. -Current Time (In Military time) -Current Date: Month/ Day/ Year -Length of the dictation in H/M/S (hours, min, sec) while recording -Overall recording time remaining on the digital recorder in H/M/S -REMAIN TIMEIN PLAYBACK: Time left for the playback to be completed before the end of the recording. At the end of the playback the word END will be displayed on the LCD. IN RECORD: Shows the total amount of recording time left in H/M/S -ELAPSE TIME- shows the elapsed time of the current recording which is being played back. At the end of the playback the word END will be displayed on the LCD. DIVIDE: enables the user to add an index mark anywhere in the dictation dividing the recording into two separate documents. This enables the author to add recording to the first part of the dictation without changing any of the original recording or to delete a segment of the dictation. EJECT: to eject the Memory stick from the recorder ERASE: press and hold until the word ERASE appears in the
LCD screen and you will hear some of the dictation repeated over and over again. To erase this dictation press the ERASE button again. If you do not wish to erase the dictation, press the STOP button. To erase all the dictation in a Folder, press the ERASE button and the STOP button at the same time and the phrase ERASE ALL will appear on the LCD screen. Press the ERASE button again and all the dictations in that Folder will be erased. FOLDER: changes the Dictation Folder from A to B HOLD: makes all buttons and controls inactive preventing accidental operation. INDEX: allows recordings to be divided into multiple parts or combined into fewer dictations by adding or removing index marks. JOG LEVER (MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL): Push In: push in to play the dictation and push in while playing to stop the playback. If you press it again the playback will continue from where you stopped. Push Down or Up while the recorder is stopped to select a different recording for playback. Hold Down in playback will rapidly rewind the dictation. Hold Up in playback will rapidly advance the dictation Push to the Right will reveal the Menu options Push to the Left will change folders MENU Button: Allows the user to set and change the various settings on the digital voice recorder. NOTE: all options listed below are not available on all of the digital voice recorders. Please review the chart in this guide.

PRODUCT MENU CHART

Model Menu Function Alarm Set Date /Time Description Plays a message at a set date and time In play mode will continue to play into the next message ON or OFF Choose between Record Overwrite or Record Add functions ON or OFF Sets the microphone sensitivity ST, SP or LP Elapsed Time, Remaining Time, Recording Date, Recording Time, CODEC or Message Name, Time Counter ON or OFF ON or OFF and % + / ON or OFF Erase Memory Stick Create New Folder Name Folder: choose between pre-named templates or create your own name using the ALPHABET Name a Message Enter the User Name ICD-B7 ICD-B17 ICD-P 17 ICD-ST10 ICD-MS515

Cont(inuous) Beep

REC-OP LED Mic Sensitivity Mode

O O O O O O

Display Easy Search DPC VOR Format New Folder
Folder Name Msge Name User Name
ALARM ON/OFF: by activating this mode the recorder immediately after recording or playing back a previously recorded message, that message can be set to play automatically on the pre-set date and time. BEEP ON/OFF: turns ON or turns OFF the Beep tone which is heard each time a function button is pressed. This confirms that the function has been activated. Sometimes the user might turn off the Beep tone in order to make the recording process silent and not disturb others.
CONT ON/OFF: in the OFF setting, the playback will stop at the end of the recording. In the ON setting, during playback, the recordings will continue to play from the current recording to the next without interruption. EASY SEARCH ON/OFF: With the Easy Search function in the ON position, when rewinding or fast forwarding in the dictation, each time the user presses the control, the playback advances approximately 10 seconds or rewinds approximately 3 seconds. LED ON/OFF: turns the operation LED ON or OFF during use. MIC SENSITIVTY: Low/High-the Low microphone sensitivity is generally used for dictation whereas High microphone sensitivity is used for recording meetings and lectures. MODE: ST, SP or LP: ST (Stereo): Highest quality recording SP (Standard Play): good for voice to print LP (Long Play): lower quality longer recording time MULTI-POSITION ROLLING MICROPHONE: on the ICD-ST10 allows the use to position the built-in microphone for various recording situations. The three (3) settings are 90 degrees, 120 degrees and parallel to the body of the recorder. REC-OP ON/OFF: in the ON position the user has a choice of activating the Add Record mode (to add dictating automatically at the end of the dictation being played back) or the OVERWRITE function which enables the user to listen through the last correct word of the playback and then place the unit in the Record mode overwriting and erasing all the previous dictation from that point forward. SET DATE: to set the date and time NOTE: the time is in a 24 hour format (14:00 = 2:00PM) VOR ON/OFF: places the recorder in the Voice Operated Recording mode. In the ON position, the recorder will start when an audio signal is of sufficient volume. Sonys Digitally Buffered VOR Circuit is active in this mode and all audio first passes through this circuit to prevent any first words or syllable being clipped or lost.

When the VOR circuit does not sense a sufficient audio signal, the recorder stops recording and flashes VOR Pause on the LCD Screen. It stops and continues recording when the author starts dictating again.
MIC SENSITIVITY: allows the microphone sensitivity to be set on High or Low OPERATION LED: RED= recording RED Flashing = in the Pause mode while in record Amber Flashing=the recorder is going through an operation mode: wait until it turns RED or GREEN GREEN= playing back PAUSE: press while in record to gather your thoughts and in playback to pause the playback while listening. To continue recording or playing back just press the pause button again. When the recorder is in the Pause mode, the word PAUSE flashes on the LCD screen. PLAY SPEED Switch: allows the playback of the recording to be played at the original speed, a slower speed or a faster speed. PRIORITY: enables the user to mark a dictation in the STOP or PLAYBACK modes as a Priority Dictation. Adding up to 3 asterisks by pressing the Priority button and holding it down until the asterisk appears on the LCD screen next to the dictation number causes the recording to be moved to the front of the queue so that it is played before dictations with fewer asterisks or none. 3 asterisks is the highest priority. To add more than one (1) asterisk, press the Priority button again. RECORD/STOP: press to record and press again to stop the recording. This finishes the recording as one dicatation. RECORD/PAUSE: press to record and press again to pause and gather your thoughts. To continue dictating press the button again. STOP: stops whatever function the recorder is in at that time. VOLUME: increases or decreases the playback volume.

SECTION C: LCD Display

Remaining Memory Indicator A-B Repeat Indicator Folder Battery Level Indicator Recording Mode Priority Indicator
Display Contents: Remaining Memory Indicator: a series of dashes ( - - - - - ) at the top of the screen. As the amount of recording increases, the number of dashes decreases giving the user a general idea as to how much recording time is available on the device. For a more accurate indicator, use the DISPLAY button and set the unit to show how much recording time remains. Above the line there is also a percentage guide of 0% ,50% and 100%. Battery Level: an indicator which shows how much battery life remains. As the battery power depletes, the number of horizontal lines becomes fewer and fewer indicating it is time to replace the batteries. Folder Letter: displayed as A, B etc indicating where the user is recording, playing back or moving the current recording to. Folder Name: displays the name of the folder which the user is currently recording in or playing back. Display Mode: a choice of options for the display which will enable the bottom line of the LCD screen to show: Current Time (Military Time Format) Year / Month / Day Length of current dictation which increase as you dictate Length of recording time remaining which counts down as you dictate Message Number: in the display 04 / 10, the 04 is the individual message

number. The 10 is the total number of messages in the dictation folder. ST / SP / LP: shows the current recording mode the unit is in or the mode the dictation was in when it was recorded H/ M / L: indicates the microphone sensitivity setting- High, Medium, Low Bookmark: shows that a recording has a bookmark A-B Repeat: shows the function is active D. RECORDING MODES (ST/SP/LP) You can select a recording mode from the following:
?? ST: Stereo recording mode (for ICD-ST series only). Highest quality recording, but
the file size increases reducing the total available recording time.
?? SP: Standard play mode. You can record a message in better tone quality. The file
size becomes relatively larger than in the LP mode and reduces the total available recording time. ?? LP: Long time recording mode for the maximum available recording time. MODE

MODELS

ICS -ST10

Dictation, Meetings

ADVANTAGES
High quality sound, easier to listen to, very natural sound Good recording quality, provides longer recording time Long recording time, sufficient to record many classes or long sessions

DISADVANTAGES

Reduces the total available recording time, larger file space required Limited recording time for all day conferences Audio quality is reduced.

ICD-ST10 ICD-MS515

Dictation, Voice to Print,
ICD-B 7 ICD-B17 ICD-P17 ICD-ST10 ICD-MS515
Dictating Notes, Personal Reminders Recording Lectures and conferences
?? Some IC recorder models may not be sold in your area. ?? When you install the Digital Voice Editor for ICD-MS/P/S/BP Series, you can
create compatible file types except for the DVF (LPEC: for ICD-ST series) file. (You can play back the DVF (LPEC: for ICD-ST series) file.) When you install the Digital Voice Editor for ICD-MS/ST/S/BP Series, you can create all the file types
except for the DVF (TRC) files. (You can play back the DVF (TRC) file.) When you install both types of the Digital Voice Editor software, you can handle all the compatible file types. DVF file [LPEC: for ICD-ST series] (Digital Voice File/file extension: *.dvf) The DVF file is a sound file format used in recording messages on the Sony IC recorder ICD-ST series equipped with a USB port. The sound data is compressed so that the size of the file is relatively small. You can edit and play back the DVF files on the Digital Voice Editor. The DVF file can be added to the IC recorder ICD-ST series and can be played back and edited there. You can select ST, SP and LP recording modes. Note The DVF file has four formats: for ICD-BPx50 series, for ICD-BP100/BPx20 series, for ICD-ST series, and for ICD-P series. DVF file [LPEC: for ICD-BPx50 series] (Digital Voice File/file extension: *.dvf) The DVF file is a sound file format used in recording messages on the Sony IC recorder ICD-BPx50 series equipped with a USB port. The sound data is compressed so that the size of the file is relatively small. You can edit and play back the DVF files on the Digital Voice Editor. The DVF file can be added to the IC recorder ICD-BPx50 series and can be played back and edited there. You can select SP and LP recording modes. Note The DVF file has four formats: for ICD-BPx50 series, for ICD-BP100/BPx20 series, for ICD-ST series, and for ICD-P series. DVF file [LPEC: for ICD-BP100/BPx20 series] (Digital Voice File/file extension: *.dvf)

The DVF file is a sound file format used in recording messages on the Sony IC recorder ICD-BP100/BPx20 series equipped with a USB port. The sound data is compressed so that the size of the file is relatively small. You can edit and play back the DVF files on the Digital Voice Editor. The DVF file can be added to the IC recorder ICD-BP100/BPx20 series and can be played back and edited there. You can select SP and LP recording modes. Note The DVF file has four formats: for ICD-BPx50 series, for ICD-BP100/BPx20 series, for ICD-ST series, and for ICD-P series. DVF file [TRC: for ICD-P series] (Digital Voice File/file extension: *.dvf) The DVF file is a portable sound file format used in recording messages on the Sony IC recorder ICD-P series equipped with a USB port. The sound data is compressed so that the size of the file is relatively small. You can edit and play back the DVF files on the Digital Voice Editor. The DVF file can be added to the IC recorder ICD-P series and can be played back and edited there. You can select SP mode only. Note
The DVF file has four formats: for ICD-BPx50 series, for ICD-BP100/BPx20 series, for ICD-ST series, and for ICD-P series. MSV(LPEC) file (Memory Stick Voice file/file extension: *.msv) The MSV(LPEC) file is a sound file format used in recording messages on the Memory Stick IC recorder ICD-MS515 and IC recorder ICD-S series. The sound data is compressed so that the size of the file is relatively small. You can edit and play back the MSV(LPEC) files using the Digital Voice Editor, write them on the Memory Stick to be restored and played back on the Memory Stick IC recorder and IC recorder ICD-S series. You can select SP and LP recording modes. Note The MSV(LPEC) file, although having the same file extension, is not compatible with the MSV(ADPCM) file and cannot be played or edited on the ICD-MS1 or the Digital Voice Editor 1.0/1.1/1.2. MSV(ADPCM) file (Memory Stick Voice file/file extension: *.msv) The MSV(ADPCM) file is a sound file format used in recording messages on the Memory Stick IC recorder ICD-MS1. The sound data is compressed so that the size of the file is relatively small. You can play back and edit the MSV(ADPCM) files on the Digital Voice Editor. The MSV(ADPCM) files can be written on the Memory Stick to be restored and played back on the Memory Stick IC recorder. You can select SP and LP recording modes. Note The MSV(ADPCM) file, although having the same file extension, is not compatible with the MSV(LPEC) file, except that they can be played back or edited on the Digital Voice Editor. WAV file (WAV FILE [8/11/16/22/44.1 kHz 8/16 bit, monaural/stereo]/file extension: *.wav) The WAV file is a PCM sound file used in recorded sound in standard Windows application software. You can play back a WAV file on many Windows brand software applications such as the "Windows Media Player" which is pre-installed on most PCs or available as a download file on the internet. When saving or converting a file, you can select either format from an auto-conversion (8/11/16 kHz, 16 bit monaural or 44.1 kHz 16 bit stereo) WAV file, 11 kHz 16 bit WAV file for voice recognition, or 44.1 kHz 16 bit stereo sound WAV file. Usually, select the auto-conversion WAV file format. To use the file for voice recognition, select an 11 kHz 16 bit format.

MP3 file (MP3 file [8/11/16/22/44.1 kHz monaural/stereo]/file extension: *.mp3 ) The MP3 file, short for MPEG-1 Layer 3 (Moving Pictures Expert Group), stores digital audio such as sounds or songs and is known to be used to distribute content over Internet. The file is compressed with little loss in sound quality. You can view the MP3 files in the PC message list in the Digital Voice Editor. An MP3 file displayed in the PC message list can be played back on your computer. Note: When an MP3 file is added to the IC recorder or Memory Stick using the Digital Voice Editor Software (DVE v2.1), it is automatically converted to the appropriate CODEC that meets the destination IC recorder type. You cannot upload an MP3 file as it is without conversion. Sony Digital Voice Recorders do not play back MP3 files. ICS file (Sony IC recorder Sound file/file extension: *.ics) The ICS file is Sony's original sound file format used in recording messages on the IC recorder ICD-R100. The Digital Voice Editor Version 2.1 does not support an ICS file. To use an ICS file with the Digital Voice Editor Version. 2.1, use the software compatible with the ICD file format such as Sony ICD-PCLINK software, "Digital Voice Editor Version. 1.x", or "ICS Converter" to convert an ICS file into a WAV file.
The ICS Converter is available on the Sony web site as free software. See Section P: Software Upgrades
SECTION E: PC Connectivity USB Connectivity: the USB connection with the supplied cable enables the dictation to be transferred to the PC as well as from the PC to the recorder. The dictation can be transferred to the PC in its original format or a choice of other file formats. When recording is transferred from the PC to the recorder it has to be converted back into the file format of the original recorder. This is done automatically by the digital voice editor software. V1.0: the USB connectivity is designed to work with version 1.0. V2.0: the USB connection will work with a USB v2.0 system, but will operate at v1.0 speeds. The fast transmission rate of the files built-in to the device makes the compatibility with USBv1.0 quite sufficient to make the transfer of audio files quick and easy. Transfer Time: 5 minutes of dictation transfers to the PC in approximately one (1) second of time. 1 Hour of recording would take approximately twelve (12) to fifteen (15) seconds. File Formats:.dvf : file format used in the ICD-ST10 and ICD-P17.msv: file format used in the ICD-MS515
SECTION F: Battery Life and Alternate Power Sources Battery Type and Estimated Life: All the digital voice recorders use AAA batteries
ESTIMATED BATTERY LIFE IN HOURS (ALKALINE BATTERIES)
ICD-B 7 ICD-B17 Record Stereo SP LP
ICD-ST12 14.5 6.5 7.5 8.5

ICD-MS12

Playback Stereo SP LP
AC Adaptors: the only digital recorder that has an DC-in jack for an optional AC adaptor is the ICD-ST10. SECTION G: Recording Techniques FUNCTION COMPARISON CHART ICD-B7 O O ICD-B17 O O ICD-P17 Add or Overwrite (1) O O O O O Add or Overwrite (1) O O ICD-ST10 O Add or Overwrite (1) O O O O O O O Add or Overwrite (1) O O O O ICD-MS515 O O

Insert Function: the purpose of this function is to allow the user to insert new dictation in the middle of existing dictation. This is accomplished by playing back recording and pressing the index button at the point the user wishes to insert the dictation. What happens is that one dictation is now shown as two. Then go back to the first part of the dictation and using the ADD RECORDING function dictate the material that is to be inserted. After this is completed the index mark identifying the second part which separates the two documents can be deleted by pressing the Index and the Erase buttons at the same time. Record Add / Record Plus Function: used to add recording to an existing dictation. If this function is active, having been turned on in the set-up process, Press the record button while playing back and the word ADD as well as the Operation LED and the word REC will flash. To dictate the added material press the Rec button and start talking. The new dictation will be placed automatically after the existing dictation.
Erasing / Deleting: All recordings in a file folder: press and hold the erase and stop buttons at the same time. The user will see the message ALL ERASE on the LCD screen flashing. Press the erase button again and all the recordings in that folder will be erased. One recording in a file folder: press and hold the erase button. The user will hear a brief sample of the dictation to confirm it is the right dictation they wish to erase. Press the erase button again and it will be erased All Recordings (Memory Stick): menu select the Format option and follow the instructions to erase all the dictation in all files on the Memory Stick Move Function: this function allows the user to move a dictation from one folder to another. This might be done for a number of reasons. One is that the dictation was accidentally recorded in the wrong file folder. Another reason might be that the original dictation was created as a draft in one file folder and once completed needs to be moved to a file folder that only contains work that will be e-mailed or transcribed. To accomplish this, play back the dictation and while listening to it, change the file folder and then press the play button. When the file folder is changed, the word move will appear on the LCD screen and will flash. After the move is confirmed by pressing the play button, the move on the screen disappears.

SECTION H: Digital Voice Editor Software Versions: v.2.12 GUI Layout:
TOOL BAR: a series of choices for the user to select to activate functions of the digital voice editor including set-up and saving to PC options. RECORDER FILE FOLDERS: shows the available file folders of the digital recorder for the user to choose from. FOLDER CONTENT INFORMATION: provides detailed information on each dictation. PLAYBACK INFORMATION: provides information as to what is being listened to as well as where in the dictation you are listening by showing the total recording time and current position in time. PC HDD FILES: shows the PCs HDD drive contents PC HDD FILE CONTENTS: shows the individual dictations HDD file CONTROL SECTION: a series of options to control the playback as well as e-mail and Voice to Print functions
TOOL BAR: a series of choices for the user to select to activate functions of the digital voice editor including set-up and saving dictated files to PC options. RECORDER FILE FOLDERS: shows the available file folders of the digital recorder for the user to choose from. FOLDER CONTENT INFORMATION: provides detailed information on each dictation. When a file folder in the RECORDER FILE FOLDER section of the GUI is clicked on, the dictations in that folder will appear in the this section of the GUI PLAYBACK INFORMATION: provides information as to what is being listened to as well as where you are in the dictation you are listening by showing the total recording time and current position in time. PC HDD FILES: shows the PCs HDD drive contents PC HDD FILE CONTENTS: shows the individual dictations in the HDD file CONTROL SECTION: a series of options to control the playback as well as e-mail and Voice to Print functions FILE STRUCTURE: The amount of information that is shown on the PC in the GUI of the Digital Voice Editor Software is based on the user set up. This is done in the Options selection from the Tool Bar. You can choose to display the following: Model Number Folder Number Folder Name Message Number User Name Message Name Record Mode Record Date Record Time

SECTION N: PC Requirements and Compatibility PC Connected Models: ICD-P17, ICD-ST10, ICD-ST10VTP, ICD-MS515, ICD-MS515VTP IBM PC/AT or compatible Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 98, 2000,ME, XP CPU: 266MHz Pentium II processor or higher RAM: 64 MB or more Hard Disk Space: 70 MB or more CD-ROM Drive USB Port Sound Board Display: High Color (16 bit) or more and 800 x 480 dots or more SECTION O: Recorder Set-Up In order to obtain the best results from your digital voice recorder its important to take the time set up the device properly. It only takes a few minutes and youre ready to start dictating. Sony makes it very easy to accomplish most of these settings by uploading settings from the PC. Just connect the USB cable to the PC connectable units. Launch the digital voice editor and click on the IC Recorder Setting icon on the Tool Bar.

IC RECORDER SETTING Icon

The only setting that is not handled in this process with USB connection is the date and time which has to be done on the recorder. For non-PC connected units press the MENU button. You can also set up the PC connected units in the same way rather than using the Digital Voice Editor Software. The various settings include: Author Name: identifies the recorder by becoming part of the file name which is transferred to the PC. Beep Tone: On or Off Continuous: when ON, in playback will continue to play continuously through the recordings one after the other without stopping at the end of each one. When OFF, the playback will stop at the end of each recording. Counter: shows the amount of time you are recording or playing Date and Time: enter the current date and time
Display Mode: Choose from one of the following: (1) Recording Time: shows the time the recording was made (2) Recorded Date: shows the Y/M/D the recording was made (3) Remaining Time: In Play: shows the remaining recording time of the dictation you are listening to. In Record: shows the remaining recording time on the unit DPC: sets the Digital Pitch Control in a percentage value range of +100% or -50% in increments of 10%. In the plus (+) range the playback is faster and in the (-) range the playback is slower. Easy Search: when ON enables the playback to advance or rewind in increments each time you press the jog dial control. Advance Forward: 10 seconds Rewind: 3 seconds Folder Names: (ICD-MS515 only) enables the recorder to have specific names for each folder. These folder names are part of the dictation file name when the recording is transferred to the PC LED: ON or OFF Microphone Sensitivity: High, Medium or Low Rec-Operation: Overwrite or Add Recording Recording Mode: ST, SP, LP VOR (Voice Operated Recording): in the ON position the recorder will start and stop when the user is speaking and stops during pauses saving recording time. It is not recommended to use this feature in conference or lecture recording because there is usually a lot of noise taking place in the room and the recorder would not shut off. Note: not all functions may be available on your recorder. SECTION P: Software Upgrades and Downloads Sony makes it easy to get software upgrades by using the internet and accessing www.sonystyle.com. At the top of the screen is a section titled Product Service Support. Click on this and then follow the steps below: ?? In the Section Service and Support click on the Launch Service box ?? Click on Electronics ?? Click on Portable Audio / Digital Voice Recorder This will reveal a page with Software for the ICD Digital Voice Recorders.

SECTION Q: Transcription Depending on the application, some or all of the recordings may be manually transcribed or automatically turned into text. Voice to print (voice to text) is certainly a growing technology, but many users still prefer to transcribe the dictation in the traditional fashion of using a foot control and hearing the words through a chin band style listening device. The person performing this task could be the originator of the dictation as well as an office assistant or professional transcriptionist. Sony has introduced the FS-85USB Transcription Hardware/Software kit which includes a CD-ROM with a transcription program and a USB connected 3-function foot control and a chin band style listening device. Loading the software on a Windows based PC provides the capability of easily transcribing the dictation into any word processing or e-mail application. The appearance of the software is similar to that of the GUI (Graphical Unit Interface) of the Digital Voice Editor which comes with the PC compatible Digital Voice Recorders. The upper right section of the DVE GUI on the PC side (right side) shows the location of the files which are available for transcription. Before the availability of the FS-85USB transcription kit, the files had to be converted into.wav format in order to transcribe them. With the new software in the FS-85USB, the dictation files can be transcribed and listened to in their original format (msv,. dvf,.wav,.mp3). This saves a number of steps and most important valuable time. The Player Pane is the control and information panel for the transcriptionist.

Audio Functions

Special Functions
Current Dictation Information

Playback Operation

Playback Slider
AUDIO FUNCTIONS: This section allows you to control the basic playback options including: Volume Control DPC (Digital Pitch Control) -50% to +100% To return to normal click on the NORM button
Divide & Combine: This function is used when connected through the USB cable and allows you to divide a message into two parts on the digital voice recorder or combine two messages into one message.

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS: Repeat: Allows you to mark a specific segment of a recording that is either on the recorder (USB is connected) or on the PC and have it continuously play over and over again. It will play repeatedly until you press the STOP button on the Playback Operation Section or click OFF the Repeat function. Bookmark: allows the user to mark a particular point in the recording. Then using the jump button, click on it and the playback will immediately go to the Bookmarked location.

E-Mail:

Allows you to attach dictation to an e-mail, address it and send. Note that there are a maximum of 10 recordings that can be attached and also consider the maximum size of the total files that can be accom modated by your internet service provider.

ABC Icon:

This is the automatic link to Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred Voice to Print Software. After the Dragon Software has been installed, a dictation can be automatically converted into text. The user highlights a dictation that is either on the recorder side of the GUI or on the PC hard disk drive and then clicks on the ABC icon. The dictation will be automatically converted to a standard.wav file and loaded into the Dragon NaturallySpeaking software and converted into text. CURRENT DICTATION INFORMATION This section provides the listener with information on the current dictation being listened to. No.the number of the dictation in the selected file User Name. name of the user whos recording the dictation is Msg Namemessage name if entered Rec Date.date of the recording Length.in Hours, Minutes and Seconds Play Time Indicator (Upper Right Corner)
shows how much of the total dictation has been played. This time counter is also synchronized with the Playback Slider on the lower right hand portion of the Player Pane

PLAYBACK SLIDER

Shows in a linear fashion where the playback is in relation to the entire length of the recording. The HH/MM/SS on the lower part of the slider changes according to the length of the document. You can manually
move the slider using the mouse. Note that when you reposition the slider the time counter in the CURRENT DICTATION INFORMAT ION section of the Player Pane adjusts accordingly. KEYBOARD AND FOOT CONTROL PLAYBACK CONTROL In the Options section / Transcribing Key Folder of the toolbar the user can activate the USB foot control operation as well as the Transcribe Keys. Enable Transcribing Keys: activates the keyboard so it can be used to manually listen to the recording and perform such actions as Play, Stop, Easy Search Backward, Easy Search Forward, Skip Backward, Skip Forward. The specific keys used to perform these keyboard commands can also be set. Enable Foot Control: enables the FS-85USB foot control to be connected to the PC and operate with the ability to Play, Stop, Rewind and Fast Forward.

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BGetting started

BBasic Operations

IC Recorder

Operating Instructions

Owners Record The model number is located at the rear 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. ICD-P17 Serial No.
Step 1: Installing the Batteries

Recording Messages

Replacing the batteries
The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition. flashes, replace the When batteries with new ones. flashes, the batteries are When exhausted and the unit will stop operation. Battery life*
With continuous use, approx. 10 hours recording/8 hours playback is possible. * Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (size AAA) * When playing back through the internal speaker with VOL control at around 4 The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

Playing Back Messages

When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1. When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3. Note on recording
Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the unit during recording.
Slide and lift the battery compartment lid.
You can record up to 99 messages in each of the five folders (A, B, C, D, and E). Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded message, you can start recording quickly without searching for the end of the last recording. e.g. Note
Before making a long recording, be sure to insert new batteries and check the battery indicator.
Message 1 Message 2 Newly recorded message Blank space
Playing back a message repeatedly Repeat Play
During playback, press NxPLAY/STOP for more than one second. will be displayed and the selected message will be played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press NxPLAY/STOP again. To stop playback, press STOP.

Select the folder.

Current folder

Maximum recording time

You can record for up to 278 minutes. You can check the remaining amount of recording time by selecting the remaining recording time display mode. Notes Current folder
Due to the limitation of the IC recording system, this unit records in the minimum recording unit of approx. 9 seconds, therefore the following symptoms may occur: When a message is shorter than the minimum recording unit, it is still counted as approx. 9 seconds so the remaining recording time will decrease by more than the actual length of the message. When the message is longer than the minimum recording unit, the remaining recording time will decrease by more than the actual length of the message if it cannot be divided by the minimum recording unit without a remainder. The sum of the number on the counter (elapsed recording time) and the remaining recording time may be less than the units maximum recording time.
Press FOLDER to display the folder you wish to play back.
Playing the beginning of each message Scanning Play
During stop mode, press NxPLAY/STOP for more than one second. SCAN will be displayed in the display window and the first 5 seconds of each message in the selected folder will be played back. When you find the desired message, press NxPLAY/STOP. The message will be played back until the end.

ICD-P17

Sony Corporation 2003 Printed in Japan Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid.
Press FOLDER to display the folder in which you wish to record messages.
Select the message number.
Selected message number Number of messages in a folder Counter display*

Do not use manganese batteries for this unit. When you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you removed the exhausted ones. Otherwise, the display may show the clock setting display or incorrect date and time when you reinsert the batteries. In this case, set the date and time again. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will remain. When replacing the batteries, be sure to replace both batteries with new ones. Do not charge dry batteries. When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Press . or >+ to display the desired message number. .: for smaller message number >+: for larger message number

Start recording.

Remaining memory indicator Microphone sensitivities Number of messages in a folder OPR indicator (lights in red during recording.) 2 Speak to the builtin microphone.
* The display selected with the DISPLAY button appears.
Playing back all messages in a folder continuously Continuous Play
You can select the continuous play mode with the CONT in the menu. When you set CONT to ON, you can play back all messages in a folder continuously.

Information

1 Press zREC/STOP.

Troubleshooting

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
Before taking the unit for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The unit does not operate.
If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated.
* The display selected with the DISPLAY button appears (see the reverse side).
For the customers in the U.S.A.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Direct Response Center 1-(800)-222-7669 or write to: Sony Direct Response Center 12451 Gateway Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33913

Display the clock setting display.
2 Press . or >+ to display SET DATE.

MIC SENS

XPAUSE STOP You can stop recording by pressing STOP instead of zREC/STOP.
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
When the remaining time of recording reaches 5 minutes, the last one of the indication flashes. When the remaining time of recording reaches 1 minute, the selected display mode and REMAIN will flash one after the other in the display window. When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and FULL will flash in the display window with an alarm sound. To continue recording, first erase some of the messages. Notes
Counter display (or the selected display mode) 2 Turn VOL to adjust the volume. STOP After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next message. When the continuous play function is set to ON (see the reverse side), the unit stops after playing all messages in a folder. When the last message on a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the beginning of the last message.
When fast playback is done to the end of the last message, END flashes 3 times. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) If you keep . pressed while END is flashing, the messages are played back rapidly, and normal playback will start at the point you release the button. When END stops flashing and the OPR indicator goes off, the unit will stop at the beginning of the last message. If the last message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the message, keep >+ pressed to play back the message to the end and then press . while END is flashing to go back to the desired point. (For messages other than the last one, go to the beginning of the next message and play backward to the desired point.)
If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record you will record in the same folder. 3 Press NxPLAY/STOP. The year digits will flash.
* The ALARM display may appear instead of the CONT display.

Recording level is low.

Press MIC SENS to display HIGH.

pause recording*

Do this
Press XPAUSE. During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in red and PAUSE flashes in the display window.
Recording level is unstable (when recording music, etc.).
This unit is designed to automatically adjust the recording level when recording meetings, etc., and is not suitable for music recording.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone No.: SONY ICD-P17 Sony Electronics Inc. 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ. 07649 USA 201-930-6972
If you press zREC/STOP when the memory is full, FULL will flash with an alarm sound. Erase some of the messages before you start recording again. If you press zREC/STOP after you have recorded 99 messages, FULL will flash with an alarm sound. Select another folder or erase some of the messages.

For private listening

Connect an earphone or headphones (not supplied) to the EAR jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. If you plug in headphones, you will get output from the left channel only. If noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug.
Other operations To Do this
Press STOP. Press NxPLAY/STOP. To resume playback from that point, press NxPLAY/STOP again. Press . once. Press >+ once. Press . or >+ repeatedly. (During stop mode, keep the button pressed to skip the messages continuously.)
--Y--M--D or --:-- is displayed.
You have not set the clock.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
--Y--M--D or --:-- is displayed on the recorded date or recorded time display.
The date and time of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the message when the clock was not set.

Set the date.

2 Press NxPLAY/STOP. The month digits will flash.
release pause and resume recording
Press XPAUSE or zREC/STOP. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press STOP.) Press zREC/STOP or STOP to stop recording, then press NxPLAY/STOP. Press NxPLAY/STOP during recording. You can select the microphone sensitivity to display the following by pressing MIC SENS. HIGH: To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or spacious place. LOW: To record for dictation or in a noisy place.

stop at the beginning of the current message stop at the current position (Playback Pause function)* go back to the beginning of the current message skip to the next message go back to previous messages/skip to succeeding messages
1 Press . or >+ to select the digits of the year.
listen to the current recording review the current recording instantly select the microphone sensitivity
You cannot divide a message.
You cannot divide a message in a folder which has 99 messages. If you divide messages frequently, the unit may become unable to divide a message. You cannot divide a message in the first or the last 1 second of a message.

Precautions

On power Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use 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. 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. 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. Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or springwound watches, etc., away from the unit to prevent possible damage from the magnet used in the speaker. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
3 Set the month and day in sequence, then press NxPLAY/STOP. The hour digits will flash. 1 Tip
To set the date to Year 2003, display 03Y.
You cannot combine a message.
If you combine messages frequently, the unit may become unable to combine messages.
* About one hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the unit goes into the stop mode.

* You can also pause playback by pressing XPAUSE instead of NxPLAY/STOP. The OPR indicator will flash in green. After about one hour, the unit goes into the stop mode at the current position.
You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time.
No more recording can be made when 99 messages each have been recorded in a folder. Due to the limitation of the IC recording system, this unit records in the minimum recording unit of approx. 9 seconds. If the length of each message cannot be divided by the minimum recording unit, the remaining recording time may decrease by more than the total length of the messages.

Set the time.

3 Set the minute.
1 Press . or >+ to select the digits of the hour.
The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied Digital Voice Editor software.
The unit requires a certain amount of memory for system operation. That amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for the difference.
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP. The minute digits will flash.
4 Press NxPLAY/STOP at the time signal. The display will return to SET DATE.
The unit does not operate correctly.
Take out the battery and insert it again. Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. 5 Press MENU to exit from the menu mode.

Backup recommendations

To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on a tape recorder or to a computer, etc. 1 Tip
This unit does not have a power on/off switch. The display is shown at all times.

Erasing Messages

You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
BVarious Ways of Recording

BOther Functions

Adding a Recording
Using an Adding Recording
At a factory setting, you cannot add a recording not to erase the message by accidental operation. If you want to add a recording to a previously recorded message or add an overwrite recording, change the REC-OP setting in the procedures below.

Dividing a Message into Two/ Combining Messages
You can divide a message, or combine messages. You can divide a message into two while recording/ playing back messages. You can combine messages in stop mode. Note
Due to the recording system of an IC recorder, you may not be able to divide or combine messages in some cases (see Troubleshooting).
Moving Messages to a Different Folder Move Function
You can move the recorded messages to another folder. Example: Moving Message 3 in Folder A to Folder B

Press NxPLAY/STOP.

The hour digits will flash.
Selecting the Display Mode
You can select the display mode for the stop, recording and playback modes. (If the unit is left unoperated for more than 3 seconds in the stop mode, the display will show the current time, regardless of the display mode setting.) Each time you press DISPLAY, the display mode will change as shown below:
Playing Back All Messages in a Folder Continuously
CONT ON: You can play back all messages in a folder continuously. CONT OFF: Playback stops at the end of each message.

Set the alarm time.

1 Press . or >+ to select the hour digits and press NxPLAY/STOP. The minute digits will flash. 2 Press . or >+ to select the minute digits and press NxPLAY/STOP.
Play back the message you want to move.
Erasing messages one by one
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. Before erasing
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5
Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
Counter: Elapsed playback/recording time in one message

Dividing a Message

Erase Message 3 After erasing
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4
Remaining messages are renumbered.
Press . or >+ to display REC-OP and press NxPLAY/ STOP.
The adding recording window will be displayed.

To cancel erasing

1 Press ERASE while playing back the message you want to erase or press ERASE for more than 1 second during stop mode. A beep will sound and the message number and ERASE will flash while the first and last 5 seconds of the message is played back 10 times. 2 Press ERASE while the message is being played back. The message is erased and the remaining messages will be renumbered. (For example, if you erase Message 3, Message 4 will be renumbered as Message 3. When erasing is completed, the unit will stop at the beginning of the following message.) Press STOP before step 2.

To erase other messages

Repeat steps 1 and 2.
Press . or >+ to select ON and press NxPLAY/STOP.

The setting is changed.

You can divide a message during recording or playback, so that the message is divided into two and the new message number is added to the divided message. By dividing a message, you can easily find the point you want to play back when you make a long recording such as a meeting. You can divide messages until the total number of messages in the folder becomes 99.
While playing back the message, press FOLDER to flash the indication of the folder to which you want to move the message (B in this case).
The first and last 5 seconds of the message will be played back 10 times, while the folder indication and MOVE flash.
Press . or >+ to select the alarm sound either from BPLAY (playing back the message after the alarm) or B-ONLY (alarm only) and press NxPLAY/ STOP.
ALARM ON and , will be displayed to indicate that the setting has been completed.
Remaining recording time:
Press . or >+ to display CONT and press NxPLAY/ STOP.

OFF (or ON) will flash.

Recorded date*: The date the current message was recorded.
The message is moved in the destination folder. Messages are sorted in order of the recorded date and time.
Press . or >+ to select ON or OFF and press NxPLAY/STOP.
Now the setting is completed.
To erase a message partially
First divide the message and then follow the steps to erase the message.
Press . or >+ to select ADD or OVER and press NxPLAY/STOP.
ADD: adds a recording to a previously recorded message OVER: adds an overwrite recording.
While recording or playing back a message, press DIVIDE at the point you want to divide.
When you press DIVIDE during recording: The new message number is added at the point you pressed the button, and the new message number and DIVIDE flashes for 3 seconds. The message will be divided into two; however, the messages will be recorded without a break. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 A message is divided. Recording continues 1 Tip

You can divide a message during recording pause.
Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
Recorded time**: The time the current message was recorded.
To cancel moving the message(s)
Press STOP before step 3. Note
The move function does not duplicate a message in another folder. When you move a message to another folder, the one in the previous folder will be deleted.
To prohibit to add a recording
In step 3 , select OFF and press NxPLAY/STOP.
Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message
You can add a recording to the message being played back. When ADD is selected in the menu The added recording will be placed after the current message and counted as a part of the message.
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.
, is displayed when the number of the message with alarm setting is selected. At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds and the selected message will be played back. (If you have selected B-ONLY, only the alarm will sound.) During playback, ALARM will flash in the display window. When the playback ends, the unit will stop automatically at the beginning of that message.
Turning off the OPR Indicator (LED)
* If the clock has not been set, --Y--M--D will be displayed. **If the clock has not been set, --:-- will be displayed.
During recording and playback, the OPR (operation) indicator lights or flashes. You can set the OPR indicator to turn off even in operation.

To turn off the display

This unit does not have a power on/off switch. The display is shown at all times, which will not almost influence the battery life. To turn off the display, slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode. HOLD
To listen to the same message again
Press NxPLAY/STOP. The same message will be played back from the beginning.
Press MENU to enter the menu mode. Press . or >+ to display LED and press NxPLAY/ STOP.

ON (or OFF) will flash.

Erasing all messages in a folder
e.g. Folder A Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space Folder B Message 1 Message 2

Message 3 Press STOP before step 3.
During playback of Message 3 After adding a recording

Message 3

Message 4

Blank space

Message 1 Message 2

Added recording

Meeting at 2 oclock on December 1. at Conference room A
When you press DIVIDE during playback: The message is divided into two at the point you pressed the button, and the new message number and DIVIDE flashes for 3 seconds. The message numbers of the following messages will increase by one.
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3
Use FOLDER and ./ >+ to select the folder and the message you want to play back.
To cancel the alarm setting before the playback starts
Press STOP while the alarm sound is heard. You can stop even when the HOLD function is activated. Notes
You cannot set the alarm if you have not set the clock or there is no message in the selected folder (the unit will not enter the alarm setting mode when you press MENU in Step 2). If you try to set the alarm to play back a message at a previously set time on another message, PRE SET will be displayed, preventing new settings. 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. If the alarm time comes during recording, alarm will sound for 10 seconds after the recording is finished and playback begins. , will flash when the alarm time comes. If more than one alarm time comes during recording, only the first message will be played back. When the alarm time comes when the unit is in the menu mode, alarm will sound and the menu mode will be cancelled. If you erase the message you set the alarm to play back, the alarm setting will be cancelled. If you divide a message with the playback alarm, playback will stop at the point you divided a message. If you combine messages with the playback alarm, the alarm setting will be cancelled. You can adjust the playback volume with the VOL control. If the alarm time comes during erasing, alarm will sound for 10 seconds after the erasing is finished and playback begins. Alarm setting will not be cancelled when the alarm playback finishes. To cancel alarm setting, see below.

Press . or >+ to select OFF and press NxPLAY/STOP.

A message is divided.

Enter the alarm setting mode.
1 Press MENU. The unit enters the menu mode and ALARM OFF will be displayed. (If ALARM ON is displayed, the alarm has been set. If you do not wish to change the setting, press MENU and exit the menu mode.) Note
ALARM OFF (or ON) will not appear and the alarm cannot be set if the clock has not been set or no message has been recorded in the selected folder.
1 Press FOLDER to select the folder you want to erase.
2 While pressing STOP, press ERASE for more than 1 second. ALL ERASE will flash for 10 seconds.
HOLD will flash for three times and then the display turns off in the window. To turn on the display, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction.
When OVER is selected in the menu You can add an overwrite recording after the selected point in a recorded message. The part of the message after the selected point is deleted. The starting point of an overwrite recording

Message 3 Message 4

Message 1

Message 2

The message numbers increase. 1 Tip
You can divide a message after you have paused playback with XPAUSE.
Turning off the Beep Sound
BEEP ON: A beep will sound to indicate that operation has been accepted. BEEP OFF: No beep sound will be heard except for the alarm and timer.
Using the Digital Voice Editor Software
By connecting the IC recorder to your computer with the supplied USB cable, you can use the Digital Voice Editor software to do the following: Saving the IC recorder messages on your computers hard disk. Transferring the PC messages back to the IC recorder. Playing or editing the messages on your computer. Sending a voice e-mail message using MAPI e-mail software. For the details, see the supplied Digital Voice Editor 2 software operating instructions.
The deleted part of Message While the display is flashing, press ERASE.
To play the divided message
Press. or >+ to display the message number as the divided messages each have message numbers. 1 To play the divided messages continuously
Select ON for CONT in the menu as described in Playing Back All Messages in a Folder Continuously.
Added overwrite recording in Message 3
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP. OFF starts to flash.
During playback, press zREC/ STOP for more than 1 second.
The REC indicator appears and ADD or OVER flashes three times on the display window. The OPR indicator will turn red.

If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot divide a message. In that case, reduce the number of messages to 98 or less by erasing unnecessary messages or by moving some of the messages to another folder before dividing a message. If you divide a message with an alarm setting, the alarm setting remains only with the former message divided.
Index to Parts and Controls

Main unit

MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) EAR (earphone) jack OPR (operation) indicator zREC (record) /STOP X PAUSE ./>+ SELECT (ENTER) NxPLAY/STOP (ENTER) HOLD VOL (volume) USB connecor
3 Press . or >+ to flash ON.
Press . or >+ to display BEEP ON (or OFF) and press NxPLAY/STOP.

Connection

To USB connector of IC recorder
Press zREC/STOP or STOP to stop the recording.

Combining Messages

You can combine two messages into one. 4 Press NxPLAY/STOP. DATE will flash in the display window.
To cancel the alarm setting or change the alarm time
1 Select the message you set the alarm to play back, and press MENU. ALARM ON will be displayed. 2 Press NxPLAY/STOP to flash ON. 3 To cancel the alarm setting: Press . or >+ to flash OFF and press NxPLAY/STOP. To change the alarm date and time: Press NxPLAY/STOP. When the alarm date is displayed, follow the steps 3 to 5 above to change the alarm date and time. 4 Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
MIC (built-in microphone) Display window FOLDER DIVIDE DISPLAY MIC SENS (microphone sensitivity) MENU ERASE Speaker STOP
Recording with an External Microphone or from Other Equipment

Messages are combined.

The setting is completed.
Connecting cable (supplied)
To USB connector of your computer
Connect a plug-in-power type microphone or other equipment to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.
The message numbers decrease. In stop mode, follow the steps below:

Set the alarm date.

To play back on a desired date (the message will be played back at the same time on the same date every year until you erase the message) 1 Press NxPLAY/STOP while DATE is flashing. The year digits will flash.
When recording with an external microphone
mini-plug (monaural) MIC External microphone (not supplied)
Press . or >+ to display the number of the second of the two messages you want to combine. While pressing ERASE, press DIVIDE for more than 1 second.
CMB (combine) will flash for 10 seconds.

Specifications

Recording media Built-in flash memory, Monaural recording Recording time 278 minutes Frequency response 150 Hz - 3,500 Hz Speaker approx. 3.2 cm (1 5/16 in.) dia. Power output 250 mW Input/Output Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms earphone/headphones Microphone jack (minijack, monaural) Plug in power Minimum input level 0.6 mV 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone Power requirements Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3 V DC Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) 44.5 105.3 14.0 mm (1 13/1/4 9/16 in.) Mass (incl. batteries) 71 g (2.5 oz) Optional accessories Electret Condenser Microphone ECM-T115, ECM-Z60 Connecting cord RK-G64HG (excluding Europe) 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.