Sony ICD-MS515 User Manual

2-055-621-12 (1)IC Recorder©2004 Sony CorporationICD-MS515/MS525Operating Instructions

10GBStep 3: Inserting a “Memory Stick“ intothe IC RecorderInsert a “Memory Stick“ into the Memory Stick slot with the terminal sidefacing up as shown

11GBGetting StartedRemoving the “Memory Stick”Make sure that “MEMORY STICK ACCESS“ disappears, and the unit is inthe stop mode. Then slide the EJECT

12GBBBasic OperationsRecording MessagesYou can record messages in each (initially named FOLDER01, FOLDER02,and FOLDER03) folder. The maximum number of

Basic Operations13GBFolder name(page 44)1223Notes• To record in better sound quality, select the SP mode. For switching therecording mode, see page 5

14GBStart recording.21 Press zREC/REC PAUSE button.You do not need to keep pressingzzzzzREC/REC PAUSE while recording.2Speak into the built-in microph

Basic Operations15GBPress STOP.The unit stops at the beginning of the current recording.If you do not change the folder after you stop recording,the n

16GBRecording Messages (continued)Using Convenient Functions while RecordingTo select the sensitivity of the built-in microphoneYou can select the mic

Basic Operations17GBRecording with an External MicrophoneConnect an external microphone to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack.When you connect an external m

18GBPlaying Back MessagesWhen playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1.When playing back a message you have just finished recordi

Basic Operations19GBStart playback.3OPR indicator(lights in green during playback)EAR jack1 Press the jog lever (x•B).2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/–

2GBThe validity of the CE marking is restricted to only thosecountries where it is legally enforced, mainly in thecountries EEA (European Economic Are

20GBPlaying Back Messages (continued)Other operationsTo Do thisstop at the beginning of Press STOP.the current messagestop at the current position Pre

Basic Operations21GBSearching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)• To search forward (Cue): Keep pressing the jog lever up (>) duringpla

22GBLocating quickly the point you wish to start playback (EasySearch)When EASY-S is set to “ON” (page 58) in the menu, you can quickly locatethe poin

Basic Operations23GBUsing the Display WindowParts in the display window1V•O•R (voice operatedrecording) indicator (16, 58)2“Memory Stick” indicator3 B

24GBxDisplay during recording andplaybackIn an ordinary recording orplayback mode, the messagenumber, recording mode andmicrophone sensitivity of them

Basic Operations25GBSelecting the Display ModeYou can select the display mode for stop, recording and playback modes. 2 Press the jog lever up or down

26GB1 To display the current timePress STOP button during the sleepdisplay mode. The current time willbe displayed for 3 seconds in thedisplay window.

Basic Operations27GBx CODEC (file format)The file format of the currentmessage (LPEC or ADPCM)x MSG.NAME (message name)The message name will bedisplay

28GBBVarious Ways of PlaybackAdjusting the Playback Speed — DPC(Digital Pitch Control)You can adjust the speed of the playback between twice the norma

Various Ways of Playback29GBAdding a BookmarkYou can add a bookmark at a point in a message, so that you can access thepoint quickly by pressing the j

3GBNotice for usersProgram © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony CorporationDocumentation ©2004 Sony CorporationAll rights reserved. This manual

30GBPlaying Back the Specified SectionRepeatedly — A-B RepeatWhile playing back a message, you can set the start (A) and end (B) pointsfor a section y

Editing Messages31GBBEditing MessagesAdding a RecordingNotes•The added message will be recorded in the same recording mode (SP or LP) asthe original m

32GBAdding a Recording (continued)Adding an Overwrite Recording during PlaybackYou can add an overwrite recording after the selected point in a record

Editing Messages33GBErase Message 3Message 1Message 2 Message 3 Message 4Before erasingAfter erasingRemaining messages are renumbered.Message 1Message

34GB1 Press ERASE while playing back themessage you want to erase or pressERASE for more than 1 second duringstop mode.The message number and “ERASE?”

Editing Messages35GBErasing All Messages in a FolderYou can erase all recorded messages in a folder.NotesThe folder itself will not be deleted.1 Turn

36GBDividing a Message into Two/Combining MessagesYou can divide a message, or combine messages.•You can divide a message into two while recording/pla

Editing Messages37GBMessage 3Message 2Message 1Message 1Message 2Message 3 Message 4While recording or playing back a message, press INDEX/BOOKMARK at

38GBDividing a Message into Two/CombiningMessages (continued)Combining MessagesYou can combine two messages into one.The message numbersdecrease.

Editing Messages39GBAdding / Deleting FoldersBy default setting, there are three folders: “FOLDER01“, “FOLDER02“, and“FOLDER03“. You can add folders a

4GBTable of ContentsGetting StartedStep 1: Installing the Batteries ... 6Replacing t

40GBAdding / Deleting Folders (continued)About added folder namesThe new folder is labeled automatically with double figures or letter like“FOLDER04“

Editing Messages41GBMoving Messages to a Different FolderYou can move the recorded messages to another folder. When you move amessage to another folde

42GBAdding Priority Mark(s)— Priority Mark FunctionUsually the recorded messages are lined up in the order of recording.By adding priority marks (v) t

Editing Messages43GBAdding Priority Mark(s) during Playback1 Press A-B REPEAT/PRIORITY for morethan 1 second during playback of themessage you want to

44GBLabeling Folders or Messages— Folder/Message/User NameYou can label folders, messages, or the user name of the messagesyourself. 1 TipYou can al

Editing Messages45GB5 Set the folder name.To select a folder name from templates:Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) toselect a template name and

46GBLabeling Folders or Messages — Folder/Message/User Name (continued)Labeling MessagesMessages are not labeled automatically, but you can label mess

Editing Messages47GBSetting the User NameBy setting the IC recorder user name, you can automatically add the username to a recorded message. When the

48GBLabeling Folders or Messages — Folder/Message/User Name (continued)Entering CharactersFollow the steps below when the display prompts to enter cha

Editing Messages49GBUsing the jog lever and buttons when labeling a folder /messageDo this To doPress the jog lever (x•B) briefly Set a character (The

5GBMoving Messages to a Different Folder ... 41Adding Priority Mark(s)— Priority Mark Function ...

50GBBOther FunctionsPlaying Back a Message at a DesiredTime with an AlarmYou can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desiredt

Other Functions51GB5 Press the jog lever (x•B).“DATE” will be displayed in the displaywindow.3 Set the alarm date.To play back on a desired date1 Pre

52GBPlaying Back a Message at a Desired Time with anAlarm (continued)4 Select the alarm time.1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the h

Other Functions53GBTo cancel the alarm setting before the playback startsPress STOP while the alarm sound is heard. You can stop even when theHOLD fun

54GBPreventing Accidental Operation —HOLD functionSlide the HOLD switch in the direction of thearrow. “HOLD” will flash three times, indicatingthat al

Other Functions55GBFormatting a “Memory Stick“You can format a “Memory Stick“ using the Memory Stick IC Recorder.Formatting will delete all data recor

56GB5 Press the jog lever (x•B).“OK?” will be displayed in the display window.6 Press the jog lever (x•B) again.Formatting starts.“FORMATTING” will be

Other Functions57GBChanging the Settings — MENUOperating the MenuDuring stop, playback or recording, you can use the menu to change theoperation modes

58GBMenu ItemsMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)MIC SENSE H (high): To record at meetings or in a quiet and/or spacious place.L *(low): To reco

Other Functions59GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)BEEP ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that operation hasbeen accepted.OFF: No beep sound

6GBBGetting StartedStep 1: Installing the Batteries1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid.2 Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with c

60GBUsing the ”Digital Voice Editor“SoftwareBy connecting the IC recorder to your computer with the supplied USBcable, you can use the “Digital Voice

Other Functions61GBSystem requirementsYour computer and system software must meet the following minimumrequirements.• IBM PC/AT or compatible– CPU: 26

62GBBAdditional InformationPrecautionsOn powerOperate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two size AAA (LR03) alkalinebatteries.On safetyDo not operate the u

Additional Information63GBOn using a “Memory Stick“• Do not format a “Memory Stick” on your computer. When formatting a“Memory Stick”, use the format

64GBTroubleshootingBefore taking the unit for repair, check the following sections. Should anyproblem persist after you have made these checks, consul

Additional Information65GBSymptomYou cannot erase amessage.You cannot erase allmessages in a folder.You cannotadd a recording or anoverwrite recording

66GBSymptomRecording level islow.Recording isinterrupted.Recording level isunstable (whenrecording music, etc.)Recording isinterrupted (whenrecording

Additional Information67GBSymptomMessages are notsorted in order of thenumber of prioritymarks in a folder.The remaining timedisplayed in thedisplay w

68GBTroubleshooting (continued)Error messages of the IC RecorderError message“MEMORYSTICK ERROR““NO MEMORYSTICK““UNKNOWNDATA““ACCESSERROR““FORMATERROR

Additional Information69GBError message“FOLDERPROTECTED““LOWBATTERY“ “INDEX FULL““FOLDERFULL““INVALIDFUNCTION INADPCM”Cause/Remedy•Folders have been s

7GBGetting StartedReplacing the BatteriesThe battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition.Notes• Do not use manganese batteries

70GBTroubleshooting (continued)System LimitationsThere are some system limitations of the unit. Troubles as mentionedbelow are not malfunctions of the

Additional Information71GBAbout the minimum recording unitFor recording a message or adding an index or a folder, the time of theminimum recording uni

72GBSpecificationsRecording media “Memory Stick“, Monaural recordingRecording time See page 12.Frequency range SP: 120 Hz - 7,000 HzLP: 120 Hz - 3,500

Additional Information73GB1 ERASE button (33)2 EAR (earphone) jack (19)3 OPR (operation) indicator(14, 19)4 Built-in microphone (14, 16)5 Display wind

74GBIndex to Parts and Controls (continued)Rearqd HOLD switch (27, 54)qf Speakerqg VOL (volume) +/– buttons(19)qh Slit for the suppliedhandstrapqj MIC

Additional Information75GBContinuedIndexAA-B repeat ... 30“ACCESS“ message ... 10Accidental operations

Index (continued)Message, combining ... 38Message, dividing... 36Message, erasing ... 33Message

8GBJog leverStep 2: Setting the ClockYou need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date andtime.Clock setting display appears whe

9GBGetting Started4 Set the date.1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the digits of the year.2 Press the jog lever (x•B).The month digi