BGetting started BBasic Operations

Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity

Step 1: Installing the Batteries Recording Messages 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1
second until “MODE” appears in the
Replacing the batteries You can record up to 99 messages in each of the four folders (A, Note on recording display window.
The battery indicator in the B, C, and D). Noise may be recorded if an object, 2 Press – . or >+ to select “SENS” and

1 Slide and lift the

battery compartment
display window shows the battery
condition.
When “ “ flashes, replace the
batteries with new ones.
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.
such as your finger, etc., accidentally
rubs or scratches the unit during
recording.
press NxPLAY/STOP.

e.g. Maximum recording time

When “ “ flashes, the batteries
lid.
IC Recorder are exhausted and the unit will
stop operation.
Message 1

Note
Message 2 Newly recorded message Blank space

Before making a long recording, be sure to insert new batteries and

The maximum recording time of
all the folders is as follows. You
can record messages for the
maximum recording time in a
3 Press – . or >+ to select “H (high
sensitivity)” or “L (low sensitivity)” and
press NxPLAY/STOP.
Battery life*
check the battery indicator. single folder.
With continuous use, approx. 11
Owner’s Record hours recording/7.5 hours playback HQ* 30 h. 25 min.

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The model number is located at the in the HQ mode, and approx. 22 SP** 81 h. 15 min. 4 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.
rear and the serial number is
located inside the battery
hours recording/11 hours playback
in the SP and LP modes is possible. Select the recording LP*** 150 h. 15 min.
compartment. Record the serial
number in the space provided
* Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03
(size AAA) mode. (h.: hours/min.: minutes)
* HQ: High quality recording mode
below. Refer to these numbers * When playing back through the See “Changing the Recording Mode” on the (monaural sound)
whenever you call upon your Sony internal speaker with the medium ** SP: Standard play recording mode

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reverse side.
dealer regarding this product. volume level
Insert two LR03 (size The battery life may shorten
(monaural sound)
***LP: Long play recording mode

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Model No. ICD-B500 depending on the operation of the (monaural sound)

Operating Instructions
ICD-B500
2007 Sony Corporation
Serial No._______________________ AAA) alkaline batteries unit.
with correct polarity, Notes
and close the lid.
• Do not use manganese batteries for
this unit.
• When you replace the batteries
with new ones, the clock setting
display appears. In this case, set
the date and time again. The
Printed in China recorded messages and alarm
Make sure to insert both setting, however, will remain.
of the batteries from • When replacing the batteries, be
their – ends. sure to replace both batteries with
Select the folder. Notes
• To record in better sound quality,
See “Selecting the Folder.” select the HQ mode. For switching
the recording mode, see “Changing
the Recording Mode” on the Playing Back Messages
3 Start recording.
reverse side.
• Before making a long recording, be
sure to check the battery indicator.
• The maximum recording time and
When playing back a previously recorded message, start from
Step 1.
When playing back a message you have just finished recording,
Playing back a message
repeatedly
the number of messages you can — Repeat Play
1 Press zXREC/ 2 Speak to the built- start from Step 3.
make vary depending on the During playback, press
PAUSE. in microphone.
conditions of use. NxPLAY/STOP for more than
Current message • When you record messages in the one second.

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new ones. number OPR indicator mixture of HQ, SP and LP mode, “ “ will be displayed and the

For the customers in the

Notice for customers:
the following information is
• Do not charge dry batteries.
• When you are not going to use the Recording mode (lights in red during
recording.)
the maximum recording time will
be between those for the HQ and
Select the folder. selected message will be played
back repeatedly.
only applicable to equipment unit for a long time, remove the LP modes.
U.S.A. batteries to prevent damage from • Due to the limitation of the IC See “Selecting the Folder.”
To resume normal playback, press
sold in countries applying EU * The display selected NxPLAY/STOP again. To stop
battery leakage and corrosion. with the DISPLAY/ recording system, this unit records playback, press xSTOP.
The following FCC statement applies only to the directives • The unit is accessing data while MENU button appears. in the minimum recording unit of

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version of this model manufactured for sale in the “ACCESS“ appears in the display approx. 2 seconds at most,
USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC
technical regulations.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
window. While accessing, do not
remove the batteries. Doing so may
therefore the following symptoms
may occur:
Select the message Playing back all messages
in a folder continuously
If the battery compartment lid is Counter display*
INFORMATION
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger accidentally detached, attach it as
illustrated.
damage the data.
Remaining memory
– When a message is shorter than
the minimum recording unit, it
number. — Continuous Play
You can select the continuous play
This equipment has been tested and found to comply Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. mode with “CONT“ in the menu.
indicator is still counted as approx. 2
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to Press – . or >+ to display the desired When you set “CONT” to “ON,“
seconds at most so the
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed the addresses given in separate service or guarantee You do not need to keep pressing zXREC/PAUSE while message number. you can play back all messages in
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the remaining recording time will
to provide reasonable protection against harmful documents. recording. a folder continuously.
first time, or when you replace the batteries with new ones. decrease by more than the – .: for smaller message number
interference in a residential installation. This actual length of the message.
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio Please refer to Steps 2 to 3 in “Step 2: Setting the Clock” to set the >+: for larger message number
date and time.
– When the message is longer Searching forward/
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in than the minimum recording
Troubleshooting backward during
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
Before taking the unit for repair, check the following
sections. Should any problem persist after you have
4 Stop recording.
unit, the remaining recording
time will decrease by more than
the actual length of the message
if it cannot be divided by the
Selected message number
playback (Cue/Review)
To search forward, keep >+
pressed during playback and
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. minimum recording unit
release the button at the point you
zXREC/ NxPLAY/STOP Number of
or television reception, which can be determined by without a remainder. wish to resume playback.
PAUSE
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
The unit does not operate.
• The batteries have been inserted with incorrect
Step 2: Setting the Clock – The sum of the number on the
counter (elapsed recording
messages in a folder

Counter display*
To search backward, keep – .
pressed during playback and
more of the following measures: polarity. time) and the remaining release the button at the point you
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • The batteries are weak. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you replace the recording time may be less than wish to resume playback.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and Press xSTOP.
• The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch. (If batteries with new ones. In this case, proceed from step 2. the unit’s maximum recording
receiver. The unit stops at the
you press any button, “HOLD” will flash for 3 Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. time. If you keep >+ or – .
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit seconds.)
beginning of the current * The display selected with the DISPLAY/MENU button appears (see pressed, the unit starts to search at
different from that to which the receiver is –. recording. the reverse side).
Remaining memory higher speed.
connected. No sound comes from the speaker. (Review) indication For the first 10 seconds of cue/
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
• The ear receiver or headphones are plugged in.
• The volume is turned down completely.
1 Display the clock setting display. During recording, the remaining review, fast playback sound can

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memory indicator decreases one be heard. When searching at a
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
“FULL” is displayed and you cannot start
recording. 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for 2 Press – . or >+ to
If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next
time you record you will record in the same folder.
by one.
Start playback. higher speed, playback sound will
not be heard.
The memory is During cue/review, the counter
your authority to operate this equipment. • The memory is full. Erase some of the messages. more than 1 second until display “SET DATE.” nearly full. will be displayed, regardless of
• 99 messages have been recorded in the selected “MODE” appears in the 1 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To Do this the display mode setting.
folder. Select another folder or erase some of the display window. i (headphone) jack
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Flashing
messages. The unit enters the menu pause recording* Press zXREC/PAUSE.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
mode. During recording pause, the OPR OPR indicator 1 Tip
and (2) this device must accept any interference Noise is heard. When the remaining time of
indicator flashes in red and “PAUSE” (lights in green during When fast playback is done to the
received, including interference that may cause • An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally 3 Press NxPLAY/STOP. recording reaches 5 minutes, the
flashes in the display window. playback.) end of the last message, “END”
undesired operation. rubbed or scratched the unit during recording so The year digits will flash. last one of the indication flashes. flashes for 5 seconds. (You cannot
that noise was recorded. release pause and Press zXREC/PAUSE. If the remaining recording time 2 Adjust the volume hear the playback sound.) If you
If you have any questions about this product, you • The unit was placed near an AC power source, a resume recording Recording resumes from that point. display mode is selected, with the VOL keep – . pressed while “END” is
may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during (To stop recording after pausing “REMAIN” and the counter control. flashing, the messages are played
1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ recording or playback. recording, press xSTOP.) display flash when the remaining back rapidly, and normal playback
• Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when listen to the current Press xSTOP to stop recording, then time reaches 1 minute. will start at the point you release the
recording. Clean the plug. press recording NxPLAY/STOP. To continue recording, first erase Counter display (or button.
xSTOP
For customers in Europe • Ear receiver/headphones plug is dirty. Clean the
review the current Press NxPLAY/STOP during some of the messages. the selected display When “END” stops flashing and the
plug. mode) OPR indicator goes off, the unit will
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and other
Recording level is low.
• Set the microphone sensitivity to “H (high)” using
the menu.
2 Set the date.
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
recording instantly
search backward during
recording (Review)
recording.
Hold down – . during recording
or recording pause. Recording mode
will be released, and reviewing of the
Notes
• If you press zXREC/PAUSE
when the memory is full, “FULL”
stop at the beginning of the last
message.
If the last message is long and you
wish to start playback at a later part
1 Press – . or >+ to will flash with an alarm sound.
European countries with Recording is interrupted. The month digits will flash. current recording starts. If you release Erase some of the messages before of the message, keep >+ pressed
select the digits of the After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of
the button, playback starts from that to play back the message to the end
separate collection systems) • The advanced VOR function is activated. Set VOR
year. point.
you start recording again. the next message. When the continuous play function is set to and then press – . while “END”
to “OFF.” • If you press zXREC/PAUSE after “ON” (see the reverse side), the unit stops after playing all
This symbol on the product or on select the microphone You can select the microphone you have recorded 99 messages, is flashing to go back to the desired
Recording level is unstable (when messages in a folder. point.
its packaging indicates that this sensitivity sensitivity using the menu. See “FULL” will flash with an alarm When the last message on a folder has been played back, the unit
recording music, etc.). “Selecting the Microphone (For messages other than the last
product shall not be treated as 3 Set the month and day in sound. Select another folder or
stops at the beginning of the last message.
Sensitivity.” erase some of the messages. one, go to the beginning of the next
household waste. Instead it shall • This unit is designed to automatically adjust the
sequence, then press message and play backward to the
be handed over to the applicable recording level when recording meetings, etc., and H (high): To record at meeting or in a
is not suitable for music recording.
NxPLAY/STOP.
quiet and/or spacious place. Starting recording For private listening desired point.)
collection point for the recycling of The hour digits will flash. L (low): To record for dictation or in a Connect an ear receiver or headphones (not supplied) to the
electrical and electronic automatically in response
“--Y--M--D” or “--:--” is displayed. noisy place. i (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically
equipment. By ensuring this to the sound — Advanced disconnected. If noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug.
• You have not set the clock.
product is disposed of correctly, 1 Tip * About one hour after you pause recording, recording pause is VOR function
you will help prevent potential negative “--Y--M--D” or “--:--” is displayed on the To set the date to Year 2007, display “07Y.” automatically released and the unit goes into the stop mode. When VOR (voice operated Other operations
consequences for the environment and human REC DATE display. recording) is set to “ON” in the
health, which could otherwise be caused by • The date and time of recording will not be menu, recording starts when the To Do this
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The displayed if you recorded the message when the recorder detects sound. (“VOR” is
recycling of materials will help to conserve stop at the current position Press NxPLAY/STOP or
displayed in the display window.)

3 Selecting the Folder

clock was not set.
xSTOP. To resume playback
natural resources. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact You cannot divide a message. Set the time. from that point, press
NxPLAY/STOP again.
your local Civic Office, your household waste • You cannot divide a message in a folder which has 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1
disposal service or the shop where you purchased 99 messages. second until “MODE” appears in the go back to the beginning Press – . once.
• If you divide messages frequently, the unit may 1 Press – . or >+ to select 3 Set the minute.
the product. display window. of the current message
become unable to divide a message. the digits of the hour.
Cinappropriate waste handling of this product. skip to the next message Press >+ once.
• You cannot divide a message in the first or the last 1
The recycling of materials will help to conserve
second of a message.
4 Press NxPLAY/STOP at Recording stops when no sound is go back to previous Press – . or >+
natural resources. For more detailed information messages/skip to succeeding repeatedly. (During stop
about recycling of this product, please contact It takes longer for the unit to start the time signal. heard. (“VOR PAUSE” flashes in
your local Civic Office, your household waste operation. The display will return to 2 Press – . or >+ to select “FOLDER” the display window.)
messages mode, keep the button
pressed to skip the messages
disposal service or the shop where you purchased “SET DATE.” and press NxPLAY/STOP.
• If you divide messages too frequently while the unit Note continuously.)
the product. is recording them, the following phenomenon may VOR function is affected by the
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
occur: The OPR indicator keeps flashing, and you 5 Press xSTOP to exit from sound around you. Set the
The minute digits will flash.
Disposal of waste batteries cannot operate the unit for a certain period. This is the menu mode. microphone sensitivity to “H (high)”
(applicable in the European not a malfunction. Wait until the OPR indicator
goes off.
If the unit is left unused for 3 Press – . or >+ to select the folder or “L (low)” using the menu. If
recording is not satisfactory after you
Union and other European more than 3 seconds in the you want and press NxPLAY/STOP.
stop mode, the display will have changed the microphone
countries with separate You cannot record messages up to the
show the current time. sensitivity, or for important
collection systems) maximum recording time. recording, set VOR to “OFF.”
• If you record messages in a mixture of HQ, SP and
This symbol on the battery or on LP modes, the recordable time varies from the
the packaging indicates that the maximum HQ mode recording time to the
1 Tip
4 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.
battery provided with this product maximum LP mode recording time.
shall not be treated as household • No more recording can be made when 99 messages This unit does not have a power on/off switch. The display is shown at all times. Current folder
waste. each have been recorded in a folder.
By ensuring these batteries are • Due to the limitation of the IC recording system,
disposed of correctly, you will this unit records in the minimum recording unit. If Power source
help prevent potentially negative consequences the length of each message cannot be divided by the
To turn the power off, slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the
for the environment and human health which minimum recording unit, the remaining recording
arrow in the stop mode.
time may decrease by more than the total length of
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste To turn the power on, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction
the messages.
handling of the battery. The recycling of the from that of the arrow, and then press any operation button.
materials will help to conserve natural resources. The unit does not operate correctly.
In case of products that for safety, performance or • Take out the batteries and insert them again.
data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this Please note that recorded messages may be erased
battery should be replaced by qualified service during service or repair work.
staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,
hand over the product at end-of-life to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on
how to remove the battery from the product safely.
Hand the battery over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Offi ce, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.

ICD-B500 GB U/CA/CE7/E 3-097-342-12 (1) ICD-B500 GB U/CA/CE7/E 3-097-342-12 (1)

 BVarious Ways of Recording BOther Functions To cancel the alarm setting before

Erasing Messages Playing Back a Message at

a Desired Time with an
the playback starts
Press xSTOP while the alarm sound is heard.
Turning off the Beep
Sound
Precautions
Adding a Recording to a Dividing a Message You can stop even when the HOLD function is On power
You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Previously Recorded Alarm activated.
• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two
BEEP ON: A beep will sound to indicate that
Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. You can divide a message during recording or LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries.
Message playback, so that the message is divided into You can sound an alarm and start playback of a Notes operation has been accepted.
selected message at a desired time. If you select • You cannot set the alarm if you have not set the BEEP OFF: No beep sound will be heard On safety
two and the new message number is added to clock or there is no message in the selected folder except for the alarm and timer.
You can add a recording to the message being the divided message. By dividing a message, “B-ONLY” in Step 6, an alarm sounds only and • Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling
Erasing messages one by one played back.
The added recording will be placed after the
you can easily find the point you want to play
back when you make a long recording such as a
playback will not start.
(the unit will not enter the alarm setting mode
when you press DISPLAY/MENU in Step 2). 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for
or operating any motorized vehicle.
• If you try to set the alarm to play back a message
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and renumbered so that current message and counted as a part of the meeting. 1 Select the folder (See at a previously set time on another message,
more than 1 second until On handling
message. “Selecting the Folder” on “MODE” appears in the • Do not leave the unit in a location near heat
there will be no space between messages. You can divide messages until the total number “PRE SET” will be displayed, preventing new
of messages in the folder becomes 99. the front side) and display settings.
display window. sources, or in a place subject to direct
During playback of Message 3
Before erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5 the message you want to • If you try to set the alarm to the time before the sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
Message 3 Message 4 • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
Erase Message 3 While recording or playing back a play back with an alarm. current time, “BACK-D” appears in the display
window and you cannot set the alarm. unit, remove the batteries and have the unit
After erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 message, press DIVIDE at the point you
2 Enter the alarm setting • If the alarm time comes while another message is
2 Press – . or >+ to checked by qualified personnel before
want to divide. display “BEEP ON (or OFF)”
Remaining messages are renumbered. After adding a recording mode. being played back with an alarm, the playback operating it any further.
Message 3 Message 4 • When you press DIVIDE during 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for stops and the new message will be played back. and press NxPLAY/STOP.
“ON (or OFF)” will flash. On noise
recording: more than 1 second until • If the alarm time comes during recording, alarm
1 Press ERASE while playing back the message you want to erase Added recording The new message number is “MODE” appears in the will sound for 10 seconds after the recording is • Noise may be heard when the unit is placed
or press ERASE for more than 1 second during stop mode. added at the point you pressed display window. finished and playback begins. “,” will flash near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp
Meeting at 2 o’clock
A beep will sound and the message number and “ERASE” will on December 1. the button, and the new when the alarm time comes. 3 Press – . or >+ to or a mobile phone during recording or
flash while the whole message is played back 10 times. message number and 2 Press – . or >+ to • If more than one alarm time comes during select “ON” or “OFF” and playback.
“DIVIDE“ flash for 3 seconds. select “ALARM OFF” recording, only the first message will be played press NxPLAY/STOP. • Noise may be recorded when an object, such
at Conference room A (If the alarm has already back. as your finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit
The message will be divided The setting is completed.
set to the selected • When the alarm time comes when the unit is in during recording.
2 Press ERASE while the message is being played back. into two; however, the
the menu mode, alarm will sound and the menu
The message is erased and the remaining messages will be 1 During playback, press messages will be recorded message, “ALARM ON” is
mode will be cancelled. On maintenance
renumbered. (For example, if you erase Message 3, Message 4 will zXREC/PAUSE for more without a break. displayed. If you do not
• If you erase the message you set the alarm to play 4 Press xSTOP to exit the • To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly
be renumbered as Message 3. When erasing is completed, the unit than 1 second. wish to change the setting, back, the alarm setting will be cancelled. menu mode.
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 moistened in water. Do not use alcohol,
will stop at the beginning of the following message.) press xSTOP and exit the • If you divide a message with the playback alarm,
The “REC” indication appears benzine or thinner.
and “ADD” will flash for 3 A message is divided. menu mode.) playback will stop at the point you divided a
seconds in the display window. message. If you have any questions or problems
Recording continues Note
To cancel erasing The OPR indicator will turn • You can adjust the playback volume with the concerning your unit, please consult your
“ALARM OFF (or ON)” will not appear nearest Sony dealer.
Press xSTOP before step 2. red. 1 Tip VOL control.
and the alarm cannot be set if the clock has
The new recording will be You can divide a message during recording pause. • If the alarm time comes during erasing, alarm
not been set or no message has been
To erase other messages added at the end of the recorded in the selected folder.
will sound for 10 seconds after the erasing is Backup recommendations
Repeat steps 1 and 2. current message.
• When you press DIVIDE during finished and playback begins. Changing the Recording To avoid potential risk of data loss caused
playback: • Alarm setting will not be cancelled when the
3 Press NxPLAY/STOP. alarm playback finishes. To cancel alarm setting,
Mode by accidental operation or malfunction of
To erase a message partially The message is divided into the IC recorder, we recommend that you
2 Press xSTOP to stop the recording.
two at the point you pressed
“OFF” starts to flash. see below. save a backup copy of your recorded
First divide the message and then follow the steps to erase the message. HQ: You can record with the high quality
Notes the button, and the new messages on a tape recorder, etc.
To cancel or change the alarm sound (monaural sound).
• You cannot add a recording if the remaining message number and
SP: You can record with better sound
memory is not long enough. “DIVIDE“ flash for 3 seconds. setting (monaural sound).
Erasing all messages in a folder • The added portion of a message will be recorded
in the same recording mode (HQ, SP, or LP).
The message numbers of the
following messages will
4 Press – . or >+ to
select “ON”.
1 Select the message you set the alarm to play LP: You can record for longer time (monaural
back, and press DISPLAY/MENU for more sound).
e.g. increase by one. “ON” starts to flash. Specifications
than 1 second to enter the menu mode.
Folder A Folder B
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 2 Press – . or > + to select “ALARM 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 more than 1 second until Recording media
Recording with an External ON.”
Built-in flash memory 256 MB,
A message is divided. 3 Press NxPLAY/STOP to flash “ON.” “MODE” appears in the
Microphone or from Other 5 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
4 To cancel the alarm setting: Press – . or display window. Monaural recording
Blank space Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 “DATE” will flash in the
Equipment > + to flash “OFF” and press NxPLAY/
Actual usable capacity may be smaller.
display window. Recording time
The message numbers increase. STOP.
HQ: 30 hours 25 minutes
1 Select the folder you
1 Connect a plug-in-power type To change the alarm setting: Press
want to erase using
2 While pressing xSTOP, press microphone or other equipment to To play the divided message NxPLAY/STOP. When the alarm date is 2 Make sure that “MODE” is SP: 81 hours 15 minutes
ERASE for more than 1 second. Press –. or >+ to display the message displayed and press LP: 150 hours 15 minutes
the (microphone) jack. displayed, follow the Steps 3 to 6 of “Playing
DISPLAY/MENU. “ALL ERASE” will flash for 10 number as the divided messages each have 3 Set the alarm date.
Back a Message at a Desired Time with an NxPLAY/STOP.
Frequency range
(See “Selecting the Folder” seconds. message numbers. To play back on a desired date HQ: 260 Hz - 6,800 Hz
When recording with an external Alarm” to change the alarm setting. “HQ (or SP, LP)” will flash.
on the front side.) (the message will be played back at the SP: 220 Hz - 3,400 Hz
microphone 1 To play the divided messages 5 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.
same time on the same date every year LP: 220 Hz - 3,100 Hz
continuously until you erase the message) Speaker
3 While the display is flashing, Select “ON“ for “CONT“ in the menu as described 3 Press – . or >+ to approx. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.) dia.
press ERASE. in “Playing Back All Messages in a Folder 1 Press NxPLAY/STOP select “HQ”, “SP” or “LP” Power output
mini-plug External
(monaural)
Continuously”. while “DATE” is flashing. Preventing Accidental and press NxPLAY/STOP. 250 mW
microphone The year digits will flash. Now the setting is completed.
(not supplied) Notes Operation — HOLD Input/Output
•Headphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300
(microphone)
• If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder,
you cannot divide a message. In that case,
function ohms ear receiver/headphones
To cancel erasing 2 Press – . or > + to
Press xSTOP before step 3.
reduce the number of messages to 98 or less by select the year digits and 4 Press xSTOP to exit the •Microphone jack (minijack, monaural)
erasing unnecessary messages or by moving Slide the HOLD switch to “ON.” “HOLD” will menu mode.
press NxPLAY/STOP. Plug in power
some of the messages to another folder before appear for 3 seconds, indicating that all the
The month digits will The setting becomes effective Minimum input level 0.6 mV
dividing a message. functions of the buttons are locked.
flash. and the normal screen will be Power requirements
• If you divide a message with an alarm setting, the When the HOLD function is activated during
displayed. Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline
When you connect an external microphone, the alarm setting remains only with the former 3 Press – . or >+ to stop, all the display will be turned off after
If the unit is left unoperated batteries: 3 V DC
built-in microphone is automatically cut off. message divided. select the month digits “HOLD” is displayed.
for more than 3 seconds, the Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts
When a plug in power type microphone is • You cannot divide a message in the first or the and press NxPLAY/ display will show the current and controls)
Index to Parts and Controls connected, power is automatically supplied to
the microphone from the IC recorder.
last 1 second.
• If you divide a message frequently, the unit may
become unable to divide a message.
STOP.
The day digits will flash.
HOLD time and the selected
recording mode will be
34.6 × 109.5 × 18.0 mm
(1 3/8 × 4 3/8 × 23/32 in.)
• Once a message is divided, you cannot combine 4 Press – . or >+ to displayed. Mass (incl. batteries)
When recording from other 65 g (2.3 oz)
the divided messages with the IC recorder. select the day digits.
Main unit equipment • If you divide messages too frequently while the Supplied accessories
unit is recording them, the following To play back once a week Operating instructions (1)
MIC (built-in microphone) i (headphone) jack Audio connecting cable with
attenuator (not supplied) phenomenon may occur: The OPR indicator Press – . or >+ to
To cancel the HOLD function Playing Back All Messages LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)
keeps flashing, and you cannot operate the unit select the day of the Headphone (1) (excluding the U.S.A.,
(microphone) jack for a certain period. This is not a malfunction. week.
Slide the HOLD switch to “OFF.” in a Folder Continuously Canada, Europe and Tourist model)
OPR (operation) indicator Wait until the OPR indicator goes off. Carrying pouch (1) (excluding the
mini-plug Note
Display window EAR, EARPHONE, CONT ON: You can play back all messages in U.S.A., Canada, Europe and Tourist
(monaural) When the HOLD function is activated during
ERASE v or REC OUT a folder continuously. model)
recording, cancel the HOLD function first to stop
DISPLAY/MENU mini-plug (stereo To play back at the same CONT OFF: Playback stops at the end of each Optional accessories
VOL (volume) control* recording.
(microphone) message.
DIVIDE or monaural) Moving Messages to a time every day
1 Tip
Electret Condenser Microphone ECM-
DM5P, ECM-CZ10, ECM-TL1 (for
xSTOP HOLD Different Folder — Move Press – . or >+ to Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for telephone recording)
Tape recorder, TV, select “DAILY.”
zXREC (record)/PAUSE
NxPLAY/STOP (ENTER)** radio, etc.
Function stop the alarm playback. To stop the alarm or
playback, press xSTOP.
more than 1 second until Audio connecting cable RK-G64HG /
“MODE” appears in the RK-G69HG (excluding Europe)
– .(review/fast backward)/
>+ (cue/fast forward) (SELECT)
You can move the recorded messages to 4 Press NxPLAY/STOP. display window. Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80
* There is a tactile dot beside the
another folder. The hour digits will flash.
2 Follow the steps in “Recording Your dealer may not handle some of the above
Speaker
control to show the direction to
Messages” on the front side to record
Example: Moving Message 3 in Folder A to Selecting the Display listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer
turn up the volume. Folder C
**The button has a tactile dot. messages. Mode 2 Press – . or >+ to for detailed information.
Notes 1 While the unit is stopped, display “CONT” and press
Rear 5 Set the alarm time. You can select the display mode for the stop, NxPLAY/STOP. Design and specifications are subject to change
• Make sure that the plugs are connected securely. select the message you
• We recommend you make a trial recording to 1 Press – . or >+ to recording and playback modes. “OFF (or ON)” will flash. without notice.
want to move. Each time you press DISPLAY/MENU, the
check the connections and volume control. select the hour digits and
• When connecting equipment other than Sony’s, press NxPLAY/STOP. display mode will change as shown below:
refer to the instruction manual of the equipment. The minute digits will 1 On the current time display 3 Press – . or >+ to
flash. If the unit is left unoperated for select “ON” or “OFF” and
2 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 3 seconds in the stop press NxPLAY/STOP.
more than 1 second until 2 Press – . or >+ to mode, the display will show the Now the setting is completed.
Starting Recording “MODE” appears in the select the minute digits current time, regardless of the
and press NxPLAY/ display mode setting.
Automatically in Response display window.
STOP.
Battery compartment
to the Sound — Advanced “B-PLAY” will be 4 Press xSTOP to exit the
Counter: menu mode.
VOR function displayed.
B Elapsed playback/
3 Press – . or >+ to
recording time in one
Hook for handstrap select “MOVE” and press
(not supplied)
VOR ON: The VOR (Voice Operated
NxPLAY/STOP.
6 Set the alarm sound. message
Recording) function is activated. 1 Press – . or >+ to
Recording starts when the unit The destination folder
detects sound and stops when no indication flashes.
select the alarm sound
either from “B-PLAY”
m
sound is heard, eliminating (playing back the Remaining time
Display window recording from soundless period. 4 Press – . or >+ to
message after the alarm) (REMAIN):
VOR OFF: The VOR function is disabled. select the folder to which or “B-ONLY” (alarm only)
Remaining battery In the playback mode:
Normal recording operation is you want to move the
Folder indication indicator 2 Press NxPLAY/STOP. The remaining time of
selected. message (C in this case).
“ALARM ON” will be one message indication.
Microphone sensitivity Recording mode indication In the stop and
1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for displayed.
recording mode: The
more than 1 second until 5 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
remaining recording
Alarm indicator REC (recording) indicator “MODE” appears in the The message is moved in the 7 Press xSTOP to exit the
time indication.
Selected message number display window. destination folder. menu mode.
Repeat play indicator
m
REC DATE (recorded date) Number of messages in a
indication folder/Menu indication/ Recorded date (REC
Counter /Remaining time 6 Press xSTOP to exit the DATE)*:
REMAIN indicator indication /Recording date
2 Press – . or >+ to menu mode. “,” is displayed when the number of the The date the current
display “VOR” and press message with alarm setting is selected. message was recorded.
Remaining memory indication /Current time
NxPLAY/STOP. At the set time, the alarm will sound for about
indicator indication /Messages
“OFF (or ON)” will flash. 10 seconds and the selected message will be m
played back.
To cancel moving the message(s) During playback, “ALARM” will flash in the Recorded time (REC
3 Press – . or >+ to Press xSTOP before step 5. display window. DATE)**:
select “ON” or “OFF” and When the playback ends, the unit will stop The time the current
press NxPLAY/STOP. Note automatically at the beginning of that message. message was recorded.
Now the setting is completed. The move function does not duplicate a message in
another folder. When you move a message to To listen to the same message
another folder, the one in the previous folder will again
4 Press xSTOP to exit the be deleted. Press NxPLAY/STOP. The same message
* If the clock has not been set, “--Y--M--D” will be
menu mode. will be played back from the beginning. displayed.
**If the clock has not been set, “--:--” will be
displayed.

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