4-156-550-11(1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Messages Listening to the FM Radio About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting ICD-UX200F/UX300F/UX400F 2009 Sony Corporation
2 GB The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/ downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer. Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the IC recorder may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to: The capacity of the connected IC recorder. The IC recorder is not functioning normally. Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the IC recorder.
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package...6 Index to parts and controls...7 Step 2: Recharging the Battery...8 When to charge/replace the battery...10 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On...11 Turning the power on...11 Turning the power off...11 Step 4: Setting the Clock...12 Setting the clock after recharging the battery...12 Setting the clock using the menu...12 Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window...14 Preventing Accidental Operation (HOLD)...16 Locking the buttons...16 Unlocking the buttons...16 Basic Operations Recording...17 Listening...20 Erasing...24 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings...26 Selecting the recording mode...26 Setting the microphone sensitivity...27 Cutting out low frequency the LCF function...29 Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function...30 Operating during Recording...32 Monitoring the recording...32 Dividing a message during recording...32 Recording via Other Devices...34 Recording with an external microphone...34 Recording from other equipment...35 Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Method...40 Convenient playback methods...40 Adjusting the playback speed the DPC function...41 Changing the Playback Settings...43 Selecting the playback mode...43 Making the human voice clearer the noise cut function...45 Selecting the sound effect...46 3 GB
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm...48 Playback via Other Devices...51 Recording with other equipment...51 Editing Messages Erasing All Messages in a Folder...53 Moving a Message to a Different Folder...54 Dividing a Message into Two...56 Listening to the FM Radio Tuning in an FM Radio Station...58 Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones...59 Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio...60 Recording FM broadcasts...61 Presetting FM Radio Stations Automatically...62 Switching the scanning sensitivity...63 Presetting FM Radio Stations Manually...65 Listening to a Preset Radio Station...66 Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations...67 About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu...69 Menu Settings...70 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer...81 System requirements for your computer...81 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer...82 Construction of folders and files...83 Copying Messages from the IC Recorder to Your Computer to Save Them...85 Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back...86 Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop)...86 Enjoying the music files more...88 Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory Data Storage Function...89 Using Voice Recognition Software...90 Introducing the voice recognition software...90 Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training)...90 Disconnecting the IC Recorder from Your Computer...92 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)...93 4 GB
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet...94 Precautions...95 Specifications...97 System requirements...97 Design and specifications...98 Battery life...101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...103 Error Messages...110 System Limitations...113 Display Window Guide...114 Index...117 Trademarks...120 5 GB
Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable battery (1) Carrying case (1) Battery case (1) CD-ROM (1) (The operating instructions are stored as PDF files.) Operating Instructions You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Stereo headphones (1) USB connection support cable (1) If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable. 6 GB
Index to parts and controls Front L ERASE button M VOL (volume) +*/ button N (repeat) A-B button O DIVIDE button Rear Getting Started A Operation indicator B Built-in microphones (stereo) C Display window D x STOP button E z REC (record)/pause button F Control button (v, V /. (review/fast backward), > (cue/fast forward)) G N (play)/ent (enter) button* H (folder) button I MENU button J m (microphone) jack* K i (headphone) jack P Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.) Q Speaker R USB slide lever S HOLD/POWER switch T DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch U Battery compartment * These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal. 7 GB
Step 2: Recharging the Battery Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Connect the IC recorder to a running computer, and charge the battery until the battery indicator indicates. When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain period of time, charge the battery continuously until is displayed. It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge exhausted battery.*1 You can also charge the battery by using an AC-U50A USB AC adaptor (not supplied), etc. 1 Insert a rechargeable battery. Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert one NH-AAA rechargeable battery with correct polarity, and close the lid. 2 Insert the USB connector of the IC recorder into the USB port of a computer. Slide the USB lever on the back of the IC recorder in the direction of the arrow, and insert the USB connector into the USB port of a running computer.*2 IC recorder To USB port Computer 8 GB
While the battery is charging, Connecting and the battery indicator are displayed in an animation. Battery indicator 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer. Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable. 1 Perform the following operation on your computer. On the Windows screen, left-click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer. t Left-click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device. The icon can be different on different operating systems. On the Macintosh screen, drag the IC RECORDER on the desktop to Trash and drop it there. For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. 2 Make sure that the display of the IC recorder turns off. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer, and slide the USB lever in the direction of the arrow to retract the USB connector. *1 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 battery. It also takes more time if the temperature of the battery is low, or if the battery is charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder. *2 If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable. Getting Started 9 GB
P Note If the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See Troubleshooting on page 106. When using a fully charged battery or an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery Follow the step 1. z Tips Do not use manganese battery for this IC recorder. When replacing the battery, messages recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the battery. When replacing the battery, the clock continues moving for about 3 minutes after you remove the battery. Battery remain indication m : Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the old battery with a new one. : Low Battery appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. When to charge/replace the battery The battery indicator on the display shows the battery condition. 10 GB
Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on When you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for a certain length of time, the auto power off function will take effect. (The length of time before auto power off is set to 10min when you purchase the IC recorder.) You can select the length of time before auto power off in the menu (page 79). Getting Started Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of POWER for more than 1 second. The IC recorder is turned on, and Accessing... is displayed. Turning the power off Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of POWER for more than 2 seconds, and Power Off is displayed. z Tips When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder. 11 GB
Step 4: Setting the Clock Setting the clock after recharging the battery x STOP 1 Press v or V on the control button to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press N/ENT. N/ENT MENU v, V 2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display. You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert a battery after the IC recorder has been without battery for more than 3 minutes, Set Date&Time appears, and then the year section flashes in the display window. Setting the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu. 1 Select Date&Time in the menu. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. 12 GB
The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press N/ENT. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Detail Menu, and then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Date&Time, and then press N/ENT. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select 09y1m1d, and then press N/ ENT. 4 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display. P Note If you do not press N/ENT within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode. To display the current date and time Press x STOP to display the current date and time. Getting Started 13 GB
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Detail Menu, and then press N/ ENT. v, V N/ENT MENU 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Language, and then press N/ ENT. You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 11 languages. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the language that you want to use, and then press N/ENT. 14 GB
You can select the following languages. Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Русский (Russian), (Japanese), (Korean), (Chinese), (Chinese), (Thai) Getting Started 15 GB
Preventing Accidental Operation (HOLD) Locking the buttons Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of HOLD. HOLD will appear indicating for approx. 3 seconds that all the functions of the buttons are locked. Unlocking the buttons Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center so that all buttons will be unlocked. P Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the functions of the buttons are locked to prevent accidental operation. To stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first. z Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button. (You cannot stop normal playback.) 16 GB
Basic Operations Recording P Note Before making a recording, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power. Selecting a folder 1 Press to display the folder selection window. Basic Operations 2 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder in which you want to record messages ( FOLDER01-10). There are 10 folders already available when you purchase the IC recorder. v V 3 Press N/ENT. N/ENT 17 GB
Starting to record 1 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. The operation indicator lights in red. You do not need to press and hold z REC/PAUSE while recording. The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message. Operation indicator z REC/ PAUSE 2 Turn the built-in microphones in the direction of the source to be recorded. Built-in microphones To stop recording 1 Press x STOP. Accessing... appears on the display and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording. x STOP Note while accessing The IC recorder is recording data and saving it in memory when Accessing... appears on the display. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the battery or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage the data. 18 GB
Other operations pause recording* release pause and resume recording review the current recording instantly review during recording Press z REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red and flashes in the display window. Press z REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press x STOP.) Press N/ENT. Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the message just recorded. Press and hold. on the control button during recording or recording pause. Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound. After you release. on the control button, playback starts from that point. * 1 hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. Basic Operations z Tips Messages recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files. You can record up to 99 messages in each folder. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 32). P Notes Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 10). 19 GB
Listening P Note Before playback starts, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power. To start playback 1 Press. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder. v V 3 Press > on the control button. > 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the message you want to play. v V 20 GB
5 Press N/ENT. Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When LED is set to OFF in the menu (page 78), the operation indicator does not light.) Operation indicator 6 Press VOL +/ to adjust the volume. N/ENT VOL +/ Basic Operations To stop playback 1 Press x STOP. x STOP 21 GB
Other operations stop at the current position (Playback Pause function) go back to the beginning of the current message go back to previous messages skip to the next message skip to the succeeding messages Press N/ENT. To resume playback from that point, press N/ENT again. Press. on the control button once.* Press. on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the messages continuously.) Press > on the control button once.* Press > on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to skip the messages continuously.) * These operations are for when Easy Search is set to OFF (page 74). Display when playing back the messages A File information Press v or V on the control button to check the file information during playback. A message recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows. : Folder name: FOLDER01-FOLDER10 : Title: Date_file number (e.g. 090101_001 or FM_090101_001) : Artist name: My Recording : File name: Date_file number (e.g. 090101_001 or FM_090101_001) You can change the folder name, title, artist name, and/or file name using a computer. 22 GB
B Counter information You can select the display mode in the menu (page 75). Elapsed time: Elapsed playback time of one message Remaining time: The remaining time of the message Recording date: Date recorded Recording time: Time recorded C Remaining recording time 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. Basic Operations 23 GB
Erasing P Notes Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Before erasing a message, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power. Selecting a message and erasing it 1 Select the message you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. 2 Press ERASE. Erase? appears with the message title. ERASE 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Execute. v V 24 GB
4 Press N/ENT. Erasing... appears in the display window and the selected message will be erased. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. To cancel erasing 1 Select Cancel in step 3 of Selecting a message and erasing it, and then press N/ENT. N/ENT N/ENT Basic Operations Erasing another message Proceed with the same steps again from the beginning. Erasing a part of one message Divide the message into two messages first (page 56), and then proceed with the same steps from the beginning. 25 GB
Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting the recording mode 2 Press v or V on the control button to select REC Mode, and then press N/ ENT. x STOP N/ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select ST, STSP, STLP, SP, or LP, and then press N/ENT. MENU v, V You can select the recording mode in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode or the FM radio mode. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 26 GB
ST STSP STLP SP High-quality stereo recording mode (44.1 khz/192 kbps) You can record with stereo high-quality sound. Standard play stereo recording mode (44.1 khz/128 kbps) You can record with stereo sound. Long play stereo recording mode (22.05 khz/48 kbps) You can record for a longer time with stereo sound. Standard play monaural recording mode (44.1 khz/32 kbps) You can record with standard quality sound. Setting the microphone sensitivity x STOP N/ENT MENU Other Recording Operations LP Long play monaural recording mode (11.025 khz/8 kbps) You can record for a longer time with monaural sound. To record with better sound quality, select the ST or STSP mode. The recording mode is set to ST when you purchase the IC recorder. P Note You cannot set the recording mode while recording. v, V You can set the microphone sensitivity in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 27 GB
2 Press v or V on the control button to select Mic Sensitivity, and then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select S-High, High, Low, and then press N/ENT. S-High High Low To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as a recording made in a spacious room. To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting, such as a recording made in a conference room or during interviews. To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound. The microphone sensitivity is set to High when you purchase the IC recorder. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 28 GB
Cutting out low frequency the LCF function 2 Press v or V on the control button to select LCF(Low Cut), and then press N/ENT. x STOP N/ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select ON, and then press N/ENT. Other Recording Operations MENU v, V When you set the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to ON in the stop or recording mode, you cut out a low frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind, etc.; therefore you can record a message more clearly. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. The LCF function is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel the LCF function Set LCF(Low Cut) to OFF in step 3. 29 GB
Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function 2 Press v or V on the control button to select VOR, and then press N/ENT. x STOP z REC/PAUSE 3 Press v or V on the control button to select ON, and then press N/ENT. N/ENT MENU v, V You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to ON when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording, to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. The VOR function is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 5 Press z REC/PAUSE. and appear in the display window. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and and flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. 30 GB
To cancel the VOR function Set VOR to OFF in step 3. P Note The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set Mic Sensitivity in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for an important recording, set VOR to OFF in the menu. Other Recording Operations 31 GB
Operating during Recording Monitoring the recording Dividing a message during recording i (headphone) jack VOL +/ DIVIDE If you connect the supplied stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack before you start, you can monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL +/, but the recording level is fixed. You can divide a message during recording so that the message is divided into two parts, and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message. Once a message is divided, you cannot re-combine the divided messages. 32 GB
1 Press DIVIDE during recording. Dividing... appears on the display and the new message number is added at the point you pressed the button. The message will be recorded as two messages, however recording continues without stopping. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 v Message is divided. Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping. Other Recording Operations z Tip You can divide the currently recorded message during recording pause. P Note When you divide a message into two, at the point of division, the end of the first message and the beginning of the second message may be interrupted. 33 GB
Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone Stereo microphone 2 Press v or V on the control button to select MIC IN, and then press N/ ENT. m (microphone) jack x STOP z REC/PAUSE N/ENT v, V 1 Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Select Input appears in the display window. If Select Input is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 80). 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 4 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. The built-in microphones are automatically cut off. If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity on the IC recorder. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. z Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P electret condenser microphone (not supplied). 34 GB
Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. For details on how to make the connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the ECM-TL1 microphone. P Notes After you have made the connection, check the sound quality of the conversation and the recording level before you start recording. If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is recorded, the conversation may be recorded with lower level of sound. In this case, start recording after the conversation has started. The VOR function may not work, depending on the kind of telephone or the line condition. We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any inconvenience, even if you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder. Recording from other equipment External equipment m (microphone) jack x STOP z REC/PAUSE N/ENT MENU v, V You can make music files without using the computer by recording the sound from other equipment connected to the IC recorder. z Tips Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. If the input level is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the Other Recording Operations 35 GB
m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. To record using the synchronized recording function 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Detail Menu, and then press N/ ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select SYNC REC, and then press N/ ENT. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 6 Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable (page 39)*. Select Input appears in the display window. If Select Input is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 80). 7 Press v or V on the control button to select Audio IN, and then press N/ ENT. 4 Press v or V on the control button to select ON, and then press N/ENT. 36 GB
8 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 9 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode. 10 Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. appears on the display and synchronized recording starts. The synchronized recording pauses when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and flashes. The IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when sound is detected. P Notes During synchronized recording, you cannot divide a message (page 32) and you cannot pause recording (page 19). Depending on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder, the synchronized recording function may not operate properly due to a difference in the audio input level. To record without using the synchronized recording function 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Detail Menu, and then press N/ ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select SYNC REC, and then press N/ ENT. Other Recording Operations 37 GB
4 Press v or V on the control button to select OFF, and then press N/ENT. 7 Press v or V on the control button to select Audio IN, and then press N/ ENT. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 6 Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable (page 39)*. Select Input appears in the display window. If Select Input is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 80). 8 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 9 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. The built-in microphones are automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded. 10 Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. 38 GB
* Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) RK-G139 RK-G136 To the IC recorder Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) To the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) P Note When recording from other equipment, the microphone sensitivity cannot be adjusted. Other Recording Operations 39 GB
Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Method Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality To listen with the headphones: Connect the supplied headphones to the i (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the i (headphone) jack. Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (Easy Search) When Easy Search is set to ON (page 74) in the menu, you can quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback by pressing > or. on the control button repeatedly during playback. You can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing. on the control button once, or advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing > on the control button once. This function is useful for locating a desired point in a long recording. Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) To search forward (Cue): Press and hold > on the control button during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. To search backward (Review): Press and hold. on the control button during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound. This is useful to check one word forward or back. Then, if you press and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to search at higher speed. z When messages are played back to the end of the last message When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last message, MESSAGE END lights up for approx. 5 seconds. When MESSAGE END and the operation indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last message. If you press and hold. on the control button while MESSAGE END is lit, the messages are played back rapidly, and 40 GB
normal playback will start at the point you release the button. If the last message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the message, press and hold > on the control button to go to the end of the message, and then press. on the control button while MESSAGE END is lit 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. Playing back a message repeatedly During playback, press and hold N/ENT until 1 appears. The selected message will be played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press N/ENT again. Adjusting the playback speed the DPC function Rear Front v, V Other Playback Operations When you set the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function to ON, you can adjust the playback speed between +100% and 50% of normal speed in the menu. The message is played back in natural tones thanks to the digital processing function. 41 GB
1 Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to ON. 2 If you wish to increase the playback speed, press v on the control button when the IC recorder is in the playback mode. Every time the button is pressed, you can increase the speed by 5% for + from 50% to 0%, and 10% for + between 0% and 100%. during playback (page 41), or when the specified A-B section is played back repeatedly (page 44), you cannot adjust the playback speed. 3 If you wish to decrease the playback speed, press V on the control button when the IC recorder is in the playback mode. Every time the button is pressed, you can decrease the speed by 5% for from 0% to 50%, and 10% for between 100% and 0%. To resume normal playback Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to OFF. P Notes You can only adjust the playback speed between 0% and 50% when messages are recorded as WMA/AAC-LC files. When any one message is played back repeatedly by pressing and holding N/ENT 42 GB
Changing the Playback Settings Selecting the playback mode x STOP N/ENT 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Play Mode, and then press N/ ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select 1,, ALL, 1,, or ALL, and then press N/ENT. Other Playback Operations MENU v, V You can select the playback mode in the menu. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 43 GB
1 A message is played back. ALL Messages in one folder are played back continuously. All the messages are played back continuously. 1 One message is played back repeatedly. Messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. ALL All the messages are played back repeatedly. To stop A-B Repeat playback: Press x STOP. To change the segment specified for A-B Repeat playback: During A-B Repeat playback, press (repeat) A-B again to specify a new starting point A. Then specify a new finishing point B, as in step 2. P Note You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point A that has been set. Playing back a specified section repeatedly A-B Repeat 1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify the starting point A. A-B B? is displayed. 2 Press (repeat) A-B again to specify the finishing point B. A-B is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback: Press N/ENT. 44 GB
Making the human voice clearer the noise cut function x STOP N/ENT The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Noise Cut, and then press N/ ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select ON, and then press N/ENT. Other Playback Operations MENU v, V When the noise cut function is set to ON in the menu, 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. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. P Notes The effect of the noise cut function may be different depending on the condition of the recorded voice. When you are using the built-in speaker or listening to the FM radio, the noise cut function does not work. To cancel the noise cut function Set Noise Cut to OFF in step 3. 45 GB
Selecting the sound effect 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Effect, and then press N/ENT. x STOP v, V N/ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select effect you want for the playback, and then press N/ENT. MENU., > You can set the effect you want for the playback in the menu. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 4 If you select Custom, you can press v or V on the control button to adjust the sound level for each band. Press. or > on the control button to move to the band on the left or right. 5 Press N/ENT to close the custom setting window. 6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 46 GB
Pop Rock Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals. Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. Jazz Bass1 Bass2 Emphasizes high ranges for lively sound. Emphasizes the bass sound. Emphasizes the bass sound even more. Custom You can design your own custom sound level for 5 bands of EQ. OFF The Effect function does not work. Other Playback Operations P Notes When you are using the built-in speaker or listening to the FM radio, this setting is invalid. When the noise cut function is set to ON in the menu, this setting is invalid. 47 GB
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm x STOP N/ENT 2 Enter the alarm setting mode. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Alarm, and then press N/ ENT. MENU v, V You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time. You can have the message played back on a specified date, once every week, or at the same time every day. You can set a maximum of 30 alarms. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select New, and then press N/ ENT. 1 Select the message you want to play back with an alarm. 48 GB
3 Set the alarm date and time. 1 Press v or V on the control button to select Date, a day of the week, or Daily, and then press N/ENT. 2 When you select Date : Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in Step 4: Setting the Clock on page 12. Executing..., then your settings are displayed. When you select a day of the week or Daily : Press v or V on the control button to set the hour, and then press N/ENT, press v or V on the control button to set the minute, and then press N/ ENT. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. The setting process is finished and, (alarm indicator) appears in the display window. To change the alarm setting 1 Select Alarm - List in the menu, then press N/ENT. The alarm list is displayed. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select the item you want to change, then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Edit, then press N/ENT. 4 Select Date, a day of the week, or Daily, then press N/ENT. 5 Set the date and time and press N/ENT. Executing..., then your settings are displayed. 6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel the alarm setting Follow steps 1 and 2 of To change the alarm setting. In step 3, select Cancel and press N/ENT. Cancel Alarm? is displayed. Press v or V on the control button to select Execute, then press N/ ENT. The alarm will be cancelled and the alarm indicator will disappear from the display window. To set the alarm pattern 1 Select Alarm - Pattern in the menu, then press N/ENT. Other Playback Operations 49 GB
2 Press v or V on the control button to select Beep&Play, Beep or Play, then press N/ENT. 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. When the set date and time comes At the set time, Alarm is displayed in the display window and the alarm and the selected message will be played back using the selected alarm pattern. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically. (When the alarm pattern is set to Beep&Play or Play, the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the selected message.) To listen to the same message again Press N/ENT, and the same message will be played back from the beginning. To stop the alarm playback Press any button other than VOL +/ while the alarm sound is heard. If the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button. P Notes You can set only one alarm each one message. When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set the alarm. The alarm sounds even if you set Beep to OFF in the menu (page 78). If the alarm time comes during recording, the alarm will sound after the recording is finished., will flash when the alarm time comes. If the alarm time comes while you are updating data, the alarm will be cancelled automatically. If more than one alarm time comes, only the first message will be played back with an alarm. 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 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. 50 GB
Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment (stereo minijack) of other equipment using an audio connecting cable*. Tape recorder, etc. i (headphone) jack x STOP N/ENT You can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment. Before you start recording, we recommend you to make trial recording first. 1 Connect the i (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector 2 Press N/ENT to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode. A message from the IC recorder will be recorded on the piece of equipment connected. 3 Press x STOP on the IC recorder and the connected equipment at the same time to stop recording. * Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) RK-G139 RK-G136 To the IC recorder Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) To the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Other Playback Operations 51 GB
52 GB P Note Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.
Editing Messages Erasing All Messages in a Folder 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Erase All, and then press N/ ENT. v, V N/ENT MENU P Note If the selected folder contains a protected message, you cannot erase the message. 4 Press v or V on the control button to select Execute, and then press N/ ENT. Erasing... appears in the display window and all messages in the selected folder will be erased. Editing Messages 1 Select the folder containing the messages you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel erasing Select Cancel in step 4, and then press N/ENT. 53 GB
Moving a Message to a Different Folder The menu mode window will be displayed. x STOP 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Move, and then press N/ENT. The message to be moved will be played back. N/ENT MENU v, V P Notes When is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page 83). You cannot move a message to a folder. 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder that you want to move the message into, and then press N/ ENT. Executing... is displayed and the message is moved to the last position in the destination folder. 1 Select the message you want to move. 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. 54 GB
When you move a message to another folder, the original message in the previous folder will be deleted. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel moving the message Press x STOP before step 4. Editing Messages 55 GB
Dividing a Message into Two 1 Press DIVIDE while you are playing back the message you want to divide. Divide? appears with the message title. v, V N/ENT DIVIDE 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Execute, and then press N/ ENT. Dividing... appears, a new number is added to the newer part of the divided message, and the message numbers of the following messages will be incremented by one.., > You can divide a message during playback, so that the message is divided into two parts and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message. By dividing a message, you can easily find the point from which you want to play back when you make a long recording such as at a meeting. You can divide a message until the total number of messages in the folder reaches the maximum number allowed. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 v f A Message is divided. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The message numbers are incremented. 56 GB
P Notes You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. When you divide a message with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title, artist name, and file name. You cannot divide a message other than the one recorded using the IC recorder (MP3/ WMA/AAC-LC file transferred from a computer). Once a message is divided, you cannot combine divided messages using the IC recorder. If you divide a message with an alarm setting, the same alarm setting remains only with the former message divided. You may not be able to divide a message at the beginning or at the end of the message because of system limitations. To play the divided message Press. or > on the control button to display the message number, as the divided messages now each have message numbers. Editing Messages 57 GB
Listening to the FM Radio Tuning in an FM Radio Station v, V 2 Press v or V on the control button to select FM Radio, and then press N/ ENT. The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. N/ENT MENU., > The headphone cord is an FM antenna, therefore, connect the headphone when listening to the radio. P Note During FM reception you cannot charge the battery. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select frequency. 4 Press. or > on the control button repeatedly to tune in a station or press and hold. or > on the control button until the frequency digits begin to change on the display. The IC recorder automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. 58 GB
If you cannot tune in a station, press. or > on the control button repeatedly to change the frequency step by step. Display when listening to the FM radio Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones FM indication Radio frequency Preset number Receiver sensitivity x STOP N/ENT MENU Listening to the FM Radio v, V During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones using the menu. 1 During FM reception or FM recording, press MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio. The menu mode window will be displayed. 59 GB
2 Press v or V on the control button to select Audio Output, and then press N/ENT. Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Headphones or Speaker, and then press N/ENT. x STOP N/ENT MENU The FM radio output is set to Headphones when you purchase the IC recorder. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. v, V You can set the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio. The menu mode window will be displayed. 60 GB
2 Press v or V on the control button to select DX/LOCAL, and then press N/ ENT. Recording FM broadcasts x STOP 3 Press v or V on the control button to select DX or LOCAL, and then press N/ENT. z REC/PAUSE Listening to the FM Radio 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. DX LOCAL Normally, select this setting. When there is interference or collapsing caused by a intense electric field around the transmitting antenna of the broadcasting station, etc., select this setting. 1 Tune in the station you want to record. 2 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. 3 Press x STOP to stop recording. P Note Select DX when the IC recorder reception status is not good due to a weak signal. 61 GB
Presetting FM Radio Stations Automatically 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Auto Preset, and then press N/ ENT. x STOP N/ENT MENU v, V You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations automatically using the preset menu. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Execute, and then press N/ ENT. The IC recorder automatically scans for available radio frequencies and the stations will be stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones. While presetting FM radio stations automatically, the preset number ready to be assigned flashes. 62 GB
To stop the automatic presetting Press x STOP. The preset numbers stored until you press the x STOP button remain in memory. Switching the scanning sensitivity x STOP N/ENT MENU v, V Listening to the FM Radio You can set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio. The menu mode window will be displayed. 63 GB
2 Press v or V on the control button to select Scan Sensitivity, and then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select High(SCAN H) or Low(SCAN L), and then press N/ ENT. The scanning sensitivity is set to High(SCAN H) when you purchase the IC recorder. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 64 GB
Presetting FM Radio Stations Manually 2 Press N/ENT. The preset number, frequency and Set? will be displayed on the display. N/ENT v, V 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Execute, and then press N/ ENT. The station will be stored in memory. Listening to the FM Radio You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations in the IC recorder s memory. 1 Tune in the station you want to preset and store on the preset number. When the station you want to tune in is not a preset station, P - - is displayed. In this case, you can register it with the new preset number. 65 GB
Listening to a Preset Radio Station The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. x STOP v, V N/ENT MENU., > 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is stopped. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select FM Radio, and then press N/ ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select preset number. 4 Press. or > on the control button repeatedly until the preset number you want is displayed. When you press and hold. or > on the control button, the preset numbers change rapidly. 5 Press x STOP to turn the FM radio off. 66 GB