3-856-347-13 (1)

Electret Condenser Microphone
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ECM-T6 ECM-F8

Sony Corporation 1996 Printed in Philippines

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Notes on lithium battery

Installing the battery

(See fig. A.)
Install a lithium battery with correct polarity. If the battery is installed with incorrect polarity, the microphone does not operate.
Open the battery compartment lid using something like a coin. Install a lithium battery in the compartment with the + side up. Close the lid firmly.
Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact. Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery. Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
Mise en place de la pile (Voir fig. A.)
Installez une pile au lithium en respectant la polarit. Si la pile nest pas installe correctement, le microphone ne fonctionnera pas.
Remarques sur la pile au lithium
Rangez la pile au lithium hors de porte des enfants. Si la pile devait tre avale, consultez immdiatement un mdecin. Essuyez la pile avec un chiffon sec pour assurer un bon contact. Veillez respecter la polarit quand vous mettez la pile en place. Ne tenez pas la pile avec une pince mtallique afin de ne pas la court-circuiter.
Hinweise zur Lithiumbatterie

Einlegen der Batterie

(Siehe Abb. A.)
Legen Sie die Lithiumbatterie polarittsrichtig ein. Bei falschherum eingelegter Batterie arbeitet das Mikrofon nicht.
Ouvrez le couvercle du logement de la pile avec une pice de monnaie, par exemple. Installez la pile au lithium dans le logement avec la face + dirige vers le haut. Fermez bien le logement.
ffnen Sie den Batteriefachdeckel mit einer Mnze o. Legen Sie die Lithiumbatterie mit der + Seite nach oben ein. Schlieen Sie den Deckel vollstndig.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

AVERTISSMENT

La pile peut exploser si elle est malmene. Ne pas la recharger, la dmonter ni la jeter au feu.
Halten Sie die Lithiumbatterie auerhalb der Reichweite von Kindern. Sollte eine Batterie verschluckt worden sein, wenden Sie sich umgehend an einen Arzt. Wischen Sie die Batterie mit einem trockenen Tuch ab, um guten elektrischen Kontakt sicherzustellen. Achten Sie darauf, die Batterie polarittsrichtig einzulegen. Fassen Sie die Batterie niemals mit einer Metallpinzette an, da sie dabei kurzgeschlossen werden kann.

Battery life

Approximately 100 hours with the Sony lithium battery CR2025. To maintain a high level of performance from this microphone, a little earlier replacement of the battery is recommended. To avoid battery wear or unit damage caused by battery corrosion, set the POWER switch to OFF after using the microphone.

Vorsicht

Bei falscher Handhabung kann die Batterie explodieren. Versuchen Sie niemals, die Batterie aufzuladen, nehmen Sie sie nicht auseinander und werfen Sie sie nicht ins Feuer.

Autonomie de la pile

Batterie-Lebensdauer
Eine Sony Lithiumbatterie CR2025 hlt etwa 100 Stunden. Um optimale Tonqualitt zu gewhrleisten, sollte die Batterie jedoch bereits ausgewechselt werden, bevor sie ganz leer ist. Bei Nichtverwendung sollte der POWER-Schalter stets auf OFF gestellt werden, um die Batterie nicht unntig zu belasten. Bei Tiefentladung kann die Batterie Korrosionsschden verursachen.

Specifications

Electret condenser microphone (with backelectret condenser capsule) Microphone cord 2.2 mm (3/32 inches) dia. shielded cord with the Lshaped miniplug Length: Approx. 1 m (39 3/8 inches) Power source Lithium battery CR2025 (not supplied) Battery life Approx. 100 hours with Sony lithium battery CR2025 Dimensions ECM-T6 Approx. 34 mm (2 19/3/8 inches) (w/h/d) ECM-F8 Approx. mm ( 2 3/4 inches) Mass (incl. battery and cord) ECM-T6 Approx. 21 g (0.74 oz) ECM-F8 Approx. 25 g (0.88 oz) Frequency response 50 12,000 Hz Directivity Omni-directional Sensitivity Open circuit output voltage*1 - dB *dB = 1V/Pa, 1,000 Hz (1 Pa = 10 bar = 94 dBSPL ) Effective output level*2 51.dBm *2 (0 dBm = 1 mW/Pa, 1,000 Hz) Output impedance 1.7 k 30% Operating temperature 0C 40C (32F 104F) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Type

3-242-997-11 (1)

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-B5 Serial No.
Step 1: Installing the Batteries

Recording Messages

Replacing the batteries
The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition. When flashes, replace the batteries with new ones. When flashes, the batteries are exhausted and the unit will stop operation. Battery life* You can record up to 99 messages in each of the two folders (A and B). 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 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.
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.
Slide and lift the battery compartment lid.

Select the folder.

Current folder

Maximum recording time

You can record for up to 150 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 (150 minutes).
Press FOLDER to display the folder you wish to play back.

ICD-B5

2002 Sony Corporation 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.
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 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.
Press FOLDER to display the folder in which you wish to record messages.
Select the message number.

Selected message number

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.

Current message number OPR indicator (lights in red during recording.) 2 Speak to the built-in microphone.
Searching forward/ backward during playback (Cue/Review)
Counter display* To search forward, keep >+ pressed during playback and release the button at the point you wish to resume playback. To search backward, keep . pressed during playback and release the button at the point you wish to resume playback. If you keep >+ or .pressed for more than 10 seconds, the unit starts to search at higher speed. For the first 10 seconds of cue/ review, fast playback sound can be heard. When searching at a higher speed, playback sound will not be heard. During cue/review, the counter will be displayed, regardless of the display mode setting.

Information

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.

Troubleshooting

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.

1 Press zREC/STOP.

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

The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity. The batteries are weak. The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch. (If you press any button, HOLD will flash three times.)
Remaining memory indicator

Counter display*

No sound comes from the speaker.
The earphone or headphones are plugged in. The volume is turned down completely.
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain period of time. Please refer to Steps 2 to 3 in Step 2: Setting the Clock to set the date and time.
* The display selected with the DISPLAY button appears.
Remaining memory indication
During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one.
The memory is nearly full. Flashing

Start playback.

EAR jack OPR indicator (lights in green during playback.)

1 Press NxPLAY/STOP.

You do not need to keep pressing zREC/STOP while recording.
FULL is displayed and you cannot start recording.
The memory is full. Erase some of the messages. 99 messages has been recorded in the selected folder. Select another folder or erase some of the messages.
Step 2: Setting the Clock
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert battery after the unit has been without battery for a certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 2.

Stop recording.

Press zREC/STOP again. The unit stops at the beginning of the current recording.

NxPLAY/STOP

Noise is heard.
An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the unit during recording so that noise was recorded. The unit was placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording. Clean the plug. Earphone/headphones plug is dirty. Clean the plug.

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.
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.

Other operations To

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

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.
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.)
-M--D ---:-- is displayed.
You have not set the clock.
-M--D ---:-- is displayed on the REC DATE display.

The date 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
1 Press . or >+ to select the digits of the year.
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.

You cannot add an index.

You cannot add an index in a folder which has 99 messages. If you add indexes frequently, the unit may become unable to add indexes. You cannot add an index in the first or the last 1 second of a message.
listen to the current recording review the current recording instantly
You cannot erase the index.
If you erase indexes frequently, the unit may become unable to erase indexes.
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 2002, display 02Y.
select the microphone sensitivity
* 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 (150 minutes).
No more recording can be made when 99 messages each have been recorded in both A and B folders. 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 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. 2 Press NxPLAY/STOP. The minute digits will flash.

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, etc.
4 Press NxPLAY/STOP at the time signal. The display will return to SET DATE.
5 Press MENU to exit from the menu mode.
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 to a Previously Recorded Message
You can add a recording to the message being played back. The added recording will be placed after the current message and counted as a part of the message. During playback of Message 3
Dividing a Message into Two/ Combining Messages Index Function
You can divide a message by adding an index, or combine messages by erasing the index. While recording/playing back messages, you can add an index (see below). In stop mode, you can erase the index.
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.
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.

Message 3

Message 4
Dividing a Message by Adding an Index
You can add an index to a message during recording or playback. 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. When you add an index, the message numbers will increase as follows. Before adding an index After adding an index

Message 1 Message 2 Message 3
Erase Message 3 After erasing
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4

After adding a recording

Added recording
Meeting at 2 oclock on December 1. at Conference room A
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.
2 Press . or >+ to select the minute digits and press NxPLAY/STOP. ALARM ON and , will be displayed to indicate that the setting has been completed.
Counter: Elapsed playback/recording time in one message
Remaining recording time:
Press . or >+ to display CONT and press NxPLAY/ STOP.

OFF (or ON) will flash.

Remaining messages are renumbered.

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.
During playback, press zREC/ STOP for more than 1 second.
The REC indicator appears and PLUS flashes three times on the display window. The OPR indicator will turn red. The new recording will be added at the end of the current message.
The message is moved in the destination folder. Messages are sorted in order of the recorded date and time.
Press MENU to exit the menu mode.

To erase other messages

Repeat steps 1 and 2.

An index is added.

, 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. During playback, ALARM will flash in the display window. When the playback ends, the unit will stop automatically at the beginning of that message. Recorded date*: The date and time the current message was recorded.
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 by adding an index and then follow the steps to erase the message.
The message numbers increase.
We will now proceed to the next subject.
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.

Press zREC/STOP or STOP to stop the recording.
The first item on the agenda is.
* If the clock has not been set, -M--D ---:-- will be displayed.
To mark an index during recording
While recording a message, press INDEX at the point you want to divide.
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.
Recording with an External Microphone or from Other Equipment
The new message number flashes three times at the point you pressed INDEX. The message will be divided in two messages; however, the messages will be recorded without a break. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 An index is added.
To listen to the same message again
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.
Press NxPLAY/STOP. The same message will be played back from the beginning.

Specifications

Recording media Built-in flash memory, Monaural recording Recording time 150 minutes Frequency response 150 Hz - 3,500 Hz Speaker approx. 3.2 cm (1 5/16 in.) dia. Power output 150 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) 68 g (2.4 oz) Optional accessories Electret Condenser Microphone ECM-T6, ECM-260 Connecting cord RK-G64HG 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.
Erasing all messages in a folder
e.g. Folder A Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space Folder B Message 1 Message 2
Connect a plug-in-power type microphone or other equipment to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.
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 add an index to the message you set the alarm to play back, playback will stop at the index. If you erase the index on the message you set the alarm to play back, 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.
Message 3 Press STOP before step 3.
When recording with an external microphone
MIC ECM-T6, etc. (not supplied) 1 Tip

Recording continues

You can add an index during recording pause.
Use FOLDER and ./ >+ to select the folder and the message you want to play back. 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.

Blank space

Message 1 Message 2

External microphone

To add an index during playback

While playing back a message, press INDEX at the point you want to divide.
The message is divided in two and the new message number flashes three times. An index mark is added and the following index numbers will increase by one. 1 Tip
You can add an index after you have paused playback with XPAUSE.
Press . or >+ to display BEEP ON (or OFF) and press NxPLAY/STOP.

ON (or OFF) will flash.

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.
The setting is completed.
When you connect an external microphone, the built-in microphone is automatically cut off. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder.
When recording from other equipment
MIC 3 While the display is flashing, press ERASE. Connecting cord RK-G64HG (not supplied)
To play the message you marked with an index
Press. or >+ to display the message number as the divided messages each have message numbers.
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP. OFF starts to flash.
To play the divided messages continuously
EAR, EARPHONE, v or REC OUT Select ON for CONT as described in Playing Back All Messages in a Folder Continuously. Notes
If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot add an index. 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 adding an index. If you add an index to a message with an alarm setting, the alarm setting remains only with the former message divided.

What beep sound means

3 Press . or >+ to flash ON.

Beep patterns

------(single tone) (double tone) (triple tone) (forth tone)

Meaning

Usual mode Enter/exit special mode Notice* Lack of battery power.
Index to Parts and Controls

Main unit

MIC jack (PLUG IN POWER) EAR (earphone) jack MIC (built-in microphone) Display window FOLDER INDEX DISPLAY MIC SENSE (microphone sensitivity) MENU ERASE Speaker STOP VOL (volume) OPR (operation) indicator zREC (record) /STOP X PAUSE .REVIEW/ >+CUE NxPLAY/STOP EXECUTE HOLD Notes
Tape recorder, TV, radio, etc.
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.

Follow the steps in Recording messages to record messages.
Combining Messages by Erasing the Index
You can combine two messages into one by erasing the index. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 An index is erased. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3
4 Press NxPLAY/STOP. DATE will flash in the display window.
---- ---- (continuous beep) Alarm set time has come.
* This pattern lets you know the procedure is wrong or informs you of some messages, such as: - you are trying to record a message when you have already recorded up to the maximum recordable time or the maximum number of messages. - you reaches at the top of the first message or end of the last message in a folder.
Make sure that the plugs are connected securely. We recommend you make a trial recording to check the connections and volume control. When connecting equipment other than Sonys, refer to the instruction manual of the equipment.

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 month digits will flash.
The message numbers decrease. In stop mode, follow the steps below:
Preventing Accidental Operation HOLD function
Press . or >+ to display the number of the second of the two messages you want to combine. While pressing ERASE, press INDEX for more than 1 second.
ID ERASE will flash for 10 seconds.
2 Press . or >+ to select the month digits and press NxPLAY/STOP. The day digits will flash. 3 Press . or >+ to select the day digits. To play back once a week

Rear Display window

Press ERASE while the display is flashing.
The two messages are combined into one and the messages will be renumbered as in the illustration above.
Press . or >+ to select the day of the week.
Folder indication Alarm indicator Repeat play indicator Microphone sensitivity indication Battery compartment REC DATE (recorded date) indication REMAIN indicator Hook for handstrap (not supplied)
Selected message number/Mode indication of the menu (ON, OFF, etc.) REC (recording) indicator Remaining battery indicator Remaining memory indicator

Press STOP before step 3. Notes on adding/erasing index
When recording with an IC recorder, the following symptoms may occur because of the limitation of the system, however, they are not malfunction. If you add/erase indexes frequently, the unit may become unable to add/erase indexes. You cannot add an index in the first or the last 1 second. After combining messages by erasing an index, the latter messages alarm setting will be erased.
To play back at the same time every day
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. HOLD will flash three times, indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. To cancel the HOLD function, simply slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction. Note
When the HOLD function is activated during recording, cancel the HOLD function first to stop recording.
Press . or >+ to select DAILY.
Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press STOP.
Counter /Remaining time indication /Recording date indication /Current time indication (15:30, etc.) /Menu indication (ALARM, BEEP, etc.) /Messages (ERASE, HOLD, etc.)