Built-in microphone (directional) (27, 34) Built-in microphones (stereo) (27, 34) Operation indicator (16, 18, 26, 53, 90) Display window (10) DIVIDE/ 74)
(bookmark) button (42, 64,
* Connect the supplied or commercially available stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean.

To the (headphone) jack

Speaker HOLD switch (21, 25, 77) NOISE CUT switch (60) DPC switch (58) DIRECTNL (directional) switch (28) (microphone) jack (47, 50) (USB) connector (14, 94, 124) Battery compartment (14)

Display window

Display during playback and stop
Elapsed time/Remaining time/ Recorded date and time indication Folder name/Message title/Artist name/File name indication Battery indicator When rechargeable batteries or drycell batteries are used, the indicator shows the remaining battery power. While the rechargeable batteries are charging, an animation appears. Message number The selected message number is displayed in the numerator and the total number of messages in the folder is displayed in the denominator. Priority marks Appear(s) when a message is set with priority mark(s). Bookmark indicator Appears when a bookmark is set for a message. Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set for a message.
Operating mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation mode : stop : playback : review (fast backward)/ cue (fast forward) : backward/forward continuously Folder indicator : Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder. : Folder for messages/music copyed from a computer, which can only be played back.
Repeat playback indicator : Appears when one message is played back repeatedly. : Appears when messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. : Appears when all the messages are played back repeatedly. Sound effect indicator Displays the EFFECT setting in the menu. : BASS1 has been selected. The bass sound is reinforced. : BASS2 has been selected. The bass sound is further reinforced. 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. , , : MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder , : LPCM files recorded using the IC recorder , , , , : LPEC files recorded using the IC recorder.
For details, see Selecting the Recording Mode (page29). Displays one of the following when a file is transferred from the computer. : MP3 files transferred : LPCM files transferred : WMA files transferred Displays the following icon if the IC recorder cannot recognize the file. Recording level indicator Displays the microphone sensitivity with which the IC recorder recorded the selected message. : Recorded with the low recording level. : Recorded with the high recording level. : Recorded with the further high recording level. : Recorded with proper balance for music. : Recorded with the manual recording mode.

Remaining recording time indication Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours. If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours and minutes. If there is less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and seconds.

Display during recording

Operating mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation of the IC recorder. : recording : Flashes while recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function (flashing)
If you press (record/pause) to pause recording when VOR is set to ON in the menu, only flashes. : Synchronized recording : Flashes while synchronized recording is set to pause. Recording level meter Recording level indicator Displays the current microphone sensitivity when recording. : To record for dictation or in a noisy place. : To record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. : To record with further high sensitivity. : To record music. Displays the recording level during manual recording. Remaining recording time/Prerecording standby time indication If there is more than 100 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours and minutes. If there is less than 100 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours, minutes and seconds.
When PRE REC is set to ON in the menu, the pre-recording standby time is displayed in seconds between 0 and 5. Alarm indicator Recoding mode indicator Displays the recording mode set in the menu. Limiter indicator : When LIMITER is set to ON in the menu. : When you are recording in other than the manual recording mode. Remaining recording time indication Battery indicator LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator : When LCF (LOW CUT) is set to ON in the menu. : When LCF (LOW CUT) is set to OFF in the menu.
Step 1: Preparing a Power Source
Clock setting display appears and the year section flashes when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time. Please refer to Continued directly from Step 1: Preparing a Power Source on page20 to set the date and time.
Inserting the alkaline batteries
1 Slide and lift the battery

compartment lid.

Inserting the rechargeable batteries
You can install NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable batteries instead of LR03 (size AAA) batteries.

When you slide the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) 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 by the digital processing function.
1 Slide the DPC switch to ON. 2 Press and hold /MENU to enter
the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
Reinforcing the Bass Sound
3 Press or to select DPC,
speed of the playback, then press.
You can set the speed by 10% for + setting and by 5% for setting. You can set the bass sound you want for the playback in the menu. However, when you play back using the built-in speaker, this setting does not work.
Slide the DPC switch to OFF.
2 Press or to select EFFECT,
Reducing Distortion to Make the Human Voice Clearer the Noise Cut Function
3 Press or to select the bass
sound you want for the playback, then press.
NOISE CUT BASS 1 BASS 2 OFF The bass sound is reinforced. The bass sound is further reinforced. The bass sound cannot be reinforced.

mode. Note

The bass sound cannot be reinforced if the NOISE CUT switch is set to ON.
When the NOISE CUT switch is set to ON, the distortion of very low and high frequencies which are outside the human voice range is reduced, therefore you can hear the human voice more clearly.
When you are using the built-in speaker, the Noise Cut function does not work. During playback set the NOISE CUT switch to ON.

High frequency sound

To cancel the Noise Cut function
Set the NOISE CUT switch to OFF.
High frequency noise such as an electronic device

Frequency

You can hear the human voice more clearly.

Low frequency sound

Low frequency noise such as roaring noise from wind
Adjusting the Playback Sound by Amplifying Inaudible Sound the Digital Voice Up Function
2 Press or to select V-UP,
MAXIMUM or MEDIUM, then press.
When you set V-UP to MAXIMUM or MEDIUM, the low-level part of a recorded message is amplified, allowing you to hear even low/small voices more easily.
MAXIMUM: You can adjust the Digital Voice Up function more effectively. MEDIUM: You can adjust the Digital Voice Up function less finely. OFF: The Digital Voice Up function does not work.
To cancel the Digital Voice Up function
Set V-UP to OFF in step 3.

Adding a Bookmark

/MENU DIVIDE/
You can add a bookmark at a point in a message and use it during playback. You can add only one bookmark in each message.
During playback or stop, press and hold DIVIDE/ (bookmark) at the position you want to add a bookmark. A bookmark is added and (bookmark) flashes three times. If you add a bookmark to a message that already has a bookmark, the previously added bookmark is deleted and a new bookmark is added at the newly specified point.

Once the alarm is set, the alarm will not be cancelled, even after the message is played back. If the alarm time comes while another message is being played back with an alarm, the payback stops and the new message will be played back. If the alarm time comes when you are setting the menu, the alarm will sound and the menu operation will be cancelled. If you divide a message you have set an alarm for, the alarm setting remains on only the first part of the divided message. If you delete a message on which you have set an alarm, that alarm will be also cancelled. Playback

Erasing Messages

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.
You can erase unwanted messages, retaining all other messages when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages.
1 Press ERASE while playing back
the message you want to erase or press and hold ERASE while the IC recorder is in the stop mode. The message title, message number, and ERASE? [ERASE] TO EXECUTE will be displayed and the message will be played back.
Erasing messages one by one
2 Press ERASE again while ERASE?
[ERASE] TO EXECUTE is displayed. ERASING will be displayed, one message will be erased, and the remaining messages will be renumbered.

To cancel erasing

Press (stop) in step 1.

To erase another message

Proceed with the same steps again from the beginning.
Erasing all messages in a folder
To erase a part of one message
Divide the message into two messages first, then proceed with the same steps from the beginning.
1 Select the folder containing the 2 Press and hold
messages you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. the menu mode. /MENU to enter
3 Press or to select ERASE
ALL, then press. ERASE ALL? appears.
Moving a Message to a Different Folder
4 Press or to select YES,
ERASING with animation appears and all messages in the selected folder will be erased.

mode. Notes

Select NO in step 4, then press.
When is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page98). You cannot move a message to a folder.

2 Press and hold

menu item for which you want to make setting, then press.
setting that you want to set, then press.
If you do not press any button for one minute, the menu is automatically cancelled and the window will return to the normal display.
To return to the previous window
Press /MENU during menu setting.
To stop the menu operation in the middle

Menu settings

Menu items Settings Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode REC MODE MP3 LPCM LPEC , MP3 , LPEC , LPEC , MP3 , LPEC , LPCM , LPEC , , ,

Playback mode

Recording mode
REC LEVEL LCF (LOW CUT) VOR DISPLAY DPC V-UP EFFECT EASY SEARCH PLAY MODE ERASE ALL ERASE BOOKMARK MOVE
LOW , HIGH MANUAL ON, OFF ON, OFF

, S-HIGH

, MUSIC

ELAPSE, REMAIN, REC DATE n% (n = 75 - +200) MEDIUM, MAXIMUM, OFF BASS1, BASS2, OFF ON, OFF 1, , ALL, 1, , ALL
ADD/OVERWRITE ADD, OVERWRITE, OFF ERASE ALL? YES, NO ERASE BOOKMARK? YES, NO (Folder to be moved)

Menu items

Settings
Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode
ALARM DETAIL MENU LIMMITER PRE REC SYNC REC SELECT INPUT DATE&TIME TIME DISPLAY FORMAT BEEP LED BACKLIGHT USB CHARGE
NEW, LIST ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF MIC IN, AUDIO IN AUTO, MANUAL 12-HOUR, 24-HOUR ERASE ALL DATA? YES, NO ON, OFF ON, OFF 10 SEC, 60 SEC, OFF ON, OFF

Menu items REC MODE

Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the recording mode. MP3 : Monaural standard recording mode. MP3 : Stereo standard recording mode. MP3 *: Stereo high-quality recording mode. : LPCM Stereo long play high-quality recording mode. LPCM : Stereo high-quality recording mode. LPEC : Monaural long play recording mode. LPEC : Monaural standard recording mode. LPEC : Stereo long play recording mode. LPEC : Stereo standard recording mode. LPEC : Stereo high-quality recording mode.

See page 29

See page 56

ADD/OVERWRITE

43, 45

ERASE ALL
Settings (*: Initial setting)

See page 64

ERASE BOOKMARK The bookmark of the selected message will be cancelled. Press /MENU to return to the folder window before erasing the bookmark and select a folder from which the bookmark is to be erased, then go to the menu window and select YES. NO*: The erase function is cancelled. MOVE The selected message will be moved to the selected folder. Press /MENU to return to the folder window before moving the message and select a folder from which the message is to be moved. 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 DETAIL MENU LIMITER
Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the input level automatically to prevent the sound distortion that occurs when a sound that is too loud is input. ON*: The LIMITER function is activated. OFF: The LIMITER function is cancelled.

See page 35

PRE REC
When REC LEVEL is set to MANUAL, this setting is effective.
Allows you to record sound sources for a maximum of 5 seconds prior to the point when the recording is started. Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the memory. ON: The pre-recording function is activated. OFF*: The pre-recording function is cancelled. When set to ON, the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and the IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when any sound is detected. ON: The synchronized recording function is activated. OFF*: The synchronized recording function is cancelled.

SYNC REC

You can record using the synchronized recording function only when you have connected other equipment to the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable and set SELECT INPUT to AUDIO IN.

See page 47, 49

SELECT INPUT Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the (microphone) jack. MIC IN*: Select when you record messages using an external microphone. AUDIO IN: Select when you record using other equipment. 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. TIME DISPLAY Sets the clock display. 12-HOUR*: 12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon 24-HOUR: 0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon

Menu items FORMAT

Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the formatting of the drive after ERASE ALL DATA? has been displayed. YES: The drive will be formatted. NO*: The drive will not be formatted.

See page

Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory. If you format the IC recorder using your computer, the sound may be interrupted unexpectedly and the recording time may be shortened. When you format the memory, all the data which you have stored in the IC recorder will be deleted. Once the data is deleted, you cannot retrieve it.
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.
The alarm sounds even if you set BEEP to OFF in the menu.

Menu items LED

Settings (*: Initial setting) Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. ON*: During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes. OFF: The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during operation.

BACKLIGHT

When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or flashes even if LED is set to OFF.
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.
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.
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. Utilizing the Menu Function
What You Can Do Using the Computer
You can do the following when you connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable.
Managing and editing files using the Digital Voice Editor software (page100)
The Digital Voice Editor software allows you to transfer the messages that you have recorded using the IC recorder to your computer to manage and edit them. You can also transfer music files saved on your computer to the IC recorder.
Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to save them (page95)

Folder copied from your computer

Conversation

MUSIC POP OLDIES *1
The name of a folder in which music 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. Folders shown in the illustration are examples of folder names. *2 The IC recorder can recognize up to three levels of folders copied to the IC recorder, that is, up to OLDIES shown in the figure. *3 If you copy music files separately, they are classified as being in NO FOLDER. *4 Even if you transfer a file directly under the VOICE folder, the file cannot be played back. When you are going to transfer a file, transfer it into a folder in the VOICE folder.
Tip You can enter title, or artist name, etc., into music files. The titles and artist names can be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input them using the software you use to make the music files on your computer.
You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except for VOICE folders) or files to the root directory that is located immediately below IC RECORDER on the computer. This is due to FAT file system limitations. You cannot always transfer all files or folders, depending on either the number of characters you use in file or folder names, or the operating system. If no title, or artist name has been entered, Unknown will be displayed. If no title has been entered, a file name will be displayed. A title or artist name associated with an LPCM file cannot be displayed using the IC recorder. In this case, a file name will be displayed. To disconnect the IC recorder from your computer, refer to page95.
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 messages that you have recorded using the IC recorder to your computer. You can save them on your computer, play them back, and edit them. You can also transfer music files saved on your computer to the IC recorder.
Playing back messages on the computer
You can play back messages on the computer using the following functions, one-message repeat playback, A-B repeat playback, easy search, playback with a bookmark as well as normal playback. You can also adjust the playback speed.
Transferring messages saved on your computer to the IC recorder to play
You can transfer messages saved on your computer, as well as other files, such as voice files sent by e-mail, MSV (LPEC/ADPCM) files, WAV files, MP3 files, by file or by folder, to the IC recorder. You can also play them back using the IC recorder.

When you wish to uninstall the software, follow the steps below. For Windows 2000 or Windows XP 1 Click [Start] and select [Settings],
[Control Panel], then [Add or Remove Programs] or [Add/Remove Applications]. list and click [Remove] or [Change/ Remove].
2 Select [Digital Voice Editor 3] from the
3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Referring to the help files
For details on each operation, refer to the help files.
The IC recorder can recognize up to 511 folders. When there is one file in each folder, you can create up to 340 folders, and when there are 5 folders, you can copy up to 1,012 files in total, with up to 999 files in one folder.
For details on using the Digital Voice Editor software, refer to the help files.
Transferring the files using the Digital Voice Editor software
1 Connect the IC recorder to your 2 Start the Digital Voice Editor
computer using the supplied USB connecting cable (page94). software and transfer music or language files from your computer to the IC recorder.
Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device
When the IC recorder is connected to your computer image data or text data on the computer, as well as messages or files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored in the IC recorder. For details on the system requirements, see page93.
The IC recorder can recognize up to 500 folders. You can copy up to 999 files to one folder and up to 5,000 files in total. Note
To disconnect the IC recorder from your computer, refer to page95.
computer using the supplied USB connecting cable (page94).
On the Windows screen; open My Computer and make sure that IC RECORDER has been recognized. On the Macintosh screen; make sure that an IC RECORDER drive is displayed on the desk top.
2 Copy the folder of the data files
to be stored to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping. On the Windows screen using Explorer, and on the Macintosh screen using Finder, drag and drop the folder onto the IC recorder.
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 The IC recorder cannot be turned off. The IC recorder cannot be turned on. Display does not disappear. Display appears blurred. The IC recorder does not operate. Remedy
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow when the IC recorder is stopped (page24). The HOLD switch is set. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that of the arrow (page24). Remove the protective film on the display window before you use the IC recorder.
The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity (page14). The batteries are weak (page17). The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch (page77). (If you press any button, HOLD will flash for 3 seconds.) The volume is turned down completely (page53). Headphones are plugged in (page54). If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the sound may come from the speaker. Unplug the headphones and then insert them securely.
No sound comes from the speaker. Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in.
Symptom The operation indicator does not light. MEMORY FULL is displayed and you cannot start recording. FILE FULL is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder.

Remedy

LED is set to OFF (page90). Display the menu and set LED to ON. The memory is full. Erase some of the messages (page70) or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer. 999 messages have been recorded in the selected folder or 1,012 messages (when there are 5 folders) in total have been recorded. Therefore you cannot record another message, divide a message or move a message. Erase some of the messages (page70) or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer. As a factory setting, ADD/OVERWRITE in the menu is set to OFF. Display the menu and change ADD/OVERWRITE to ADD or OVERWRITE (pages43, 45). The remaining memory capacity is insufficient. The overwritten part will be deleted after the overwriting part finishes recording. Therefore, you can only overwrite within the remaining recording time. You cannot add or overwrite a recording with an LPCM, WMA, or MP3 file that was not recorded using the IC recorder. When is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot edit messages in that folder. The VOR function (page40) or the synchronized recording function is activated. Set VOR to OFF (page83) or SYNC REC to OFF (page87) in the menu.
You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording.
Recording is interrupted.

Symptom Noise is heard.

There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using the IC recorder.
Symptom While you are charging the batteries, no animation of the battery indicator is displayed.
You are not using rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity. The USB connecting cable is not connected properly. USB CHARGE of DETAIL MENU is set to OFF in the menu. To charge the batteries using your computer, set it to ON. While playing back messages using the built-in speaker, you cannot charge the batteries. Rechargeable batteries other than NH-AAA have been inserted. The rechargeable batteries have deteriorated. While playing back messages using the built-in speaker, you cannot charge the batteries. The environmental temperature is out of the range for charging. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5C - 35C (41F - 95F). You are using the rechargeable batteries in an environment with a temperature of under 5C (41F). The IC recorder has not been used for a certain time. Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries using the IC recorder several times. Replace the old ones with new rechargeable batteries. The battery indicator is displayed only for a short time, however, the rechargeable batteries are not charged completely. It takes about 4 hours to fully charge exhausted batteries. If the batteries are removed just after the menu setting is changed, or the menu setting is changed using IC Recorder Setting of the Digital Voice Editor software with the exhausted batteries inserted, the menu setting may not function. 113
The animation of the battery indicator disappears in the middle of charging. or is flashing instead of the battery indicator. The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short.
The changed menu setting does not function.
Symptom The UPDATING DATABASE. display does not disappear. You cannot connect the IC recorder to a computer. It takes time to start up the IC recorder. The IC recorder does not operate correctly. The IC recorder does not operate. The IC recorder is not recognized by your computer. A folder/file cannot be transferred from your computer.
If the IC recorder is required to process excessive amount of data, UPDATING DATABASE. may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the message disappears. Refer to the help files of the Digital Voice Editor 3 software. When there are many messages stored in the IC recorder, it may take time to start up. This is not a malfunction. Wait until the stop mode display appears. Take out the batteries and insert them again (page14). You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory (page89). Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it. Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the supplied USB connecting cable. Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable. Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described on page93. Depending on the USB connector position, the IC recorder may not be recognized. If this happens, try another connector. The file format may differ from those that can be played back using the IC recorder (.mp3/.wma /.msv/.wav) (page100). Check the file name.

You cannot display music files in order. A message/music file is automatically divided. You cannot enter lowercase characters. is displayed in place of a folder name, title, artist name, or file name. When you set A-B Repeat playback, the set positions move a little.
Symptom You cannot divide a message while you are recording. When you divide a message during recording, the recording is interrupted at the beginning of the divided message.
If there is insufficient memory available, you may not divide a message. Depending on the remaining memory, the recording may be interrupted at the beginning of the divided message.
Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)
You can charge the batteries while you are using the IC recorder, so that it is useful when you want to record for a long time. Note
Your dealer may not handle some of the optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.
1 Connect the USB connecting cable
To the (USB) connector USB connecting cable
supplied to the (USB) connector of the IC recorder. supplied) to the USB connecting cable. AC outlet.
2 Connect a USB AC adaptor (not
3 Connect the USB AC adaptor to an
Now you can use the IC recorder while changing the batteries. While the batteries are charging, the battery indicator are displayed in an animation.
You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor ACU50AD/ACU50A (not supplied).
When the battery indicator indicates , charging is completed. (Charging time: approx. 4hours*) When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it is recommended that you charge the batteries repeatedly until is displayed. 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 charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder.

Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet
1 If you are recording or playing back 2 Make sure that the operation
a message, press (stop) to put the IC recorder into the stop mode.
3 Disconnect the USB AC adaptor
from the AC outlet, then disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor.
While or is being displayed instead of the battery indicator, you cannot charge the batteries. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5C - 35C (41F - 95F). While playing back messages using the builtin speaker, you cannot charge the batteries.
During recording (the operation indicator lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the operation indicator flashes in orange), the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to the AC outlet. the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the AC outlet. Doing so may damage the data. If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, the start-up window may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display disappears from the display window. While a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) is being used, the battery indicator does not appear in the display window.

Precautions

On power
Operate the unit only on 1.5V or 1.2V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two NHAAA rechargeable batteries. Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. 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 safety

On handling

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. To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

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.

On maintenance

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.