3-242-997-12 (1) BGetting started BBasic Operations

Playing Back Messages

Step 1: Installing the Batteries Recording Messages
IC Recorder You can record up to 99 messages in each of the two folders (A and B).
When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1.
When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3.
Playing back a message
repeatedly

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Replacing the batteries Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded Note on recording — Repeat Play
Slide and lift the battery The battery indicator on the display message, you can start recording quickly without searching for the end of the Noise may be recorded if an object, During playback, press

window shows the battery
Operating Instructions
compartment lid. condition.
When flashes, replace the
batteries with new ones.
Owner’s Record
When flashes, the batteries are
The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the battery
exhausted and the unit will stop
compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
2 operation.
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
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last recording. such as your finger, etc., accidentally NxPLAY/STOP for more than
e.g. Message 1 Message 2 Newly recorded message Blank space
rubs or scratches the unit during
recording. Select the folder. one second.
“ “ will be displayed and the
selected message will be played
Note
Maximum recording time Current folder back repeatedly.
Press FOLDER to display
Before making a long recording, be sure to insert new batteries and check the battery You can record for up to 150 To resume normal playback, press
the folder you wish to
indicator. minutes. You can check the NxPLAY/STOP again. To stop
remaining amount of recording
play back.
playback, press STOP.
time by selecting the remaining

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Model No. ICD-B5 Serial No. Battery life*
recording time display mode. Playing the beginning of
1 With continuous use, approx. 10 hours
recording/8 hours playback is Select the folder. Notes
each message
— Scanning Play
possible.
Due to the limitation of the IC During stop mode, press
* Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 Current folder
Press FOLDER to recording system, this unit records in NxPLAY/STOP for more than
(size AAA)
display the folder in the minimum recording unit of

2 * When playing back through the one second.

which you wish to approx. 9 seconds, therefore the “SCAN” will be displayed in the
Insert two LR03 (size AAA) internal speaker with VOL control at

ICD-B5 Printed on 100% recycled

paper using VOC (Volatile
Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
Sony Corporation 2002 Printed in Japan
alkaline batteries with
around 4
The battery life may shorten
depending on the operation of the
unit.
record messages. following symptoms may occur:
• When a message is shorter than the
minimum recording unit, it is still
counted as approx. 9 seconds so the
2 Select the message number.
display window and the first 5
seconds of each message in the
selected folder will be played back.
When you find the desired
correct polarity, and close the Notes
remaining recording time will
decrease by more than the actual Press – . or >+ to
display the desired
message, press NxPLAY/STOP.
The message will be played back
length of the message. Selected message number
lid. • Do not use manganese batteries for • When the message is longer than the message number. until the end.

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this unit.
• When you replace the batteries,
insert the new ones within 3
minutes after you removed the
exhausted ones. Otherwise, the
Information display may show the clock setting
Troubleshooting display or incorrect date and time
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, when you reinsert the batteries. In
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY Before taking the unit for repair, check the following this case, set the date and time
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY sections. Should any problem persist after you have again.
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the battery compartment lid The recorded messages and alarm
2 2 Speak to the built-in
setting, however, will remain.
is accidentally detached,
• When replacing the batteries, be
The unit does not operate. attach it as illustrated.
minimum recording unit, the – .: for smaller Searching forward/
Start recording. remaining recording time will
decrease by more than the actual
message number backward during playback
length of the message if it cannot be >+: for larger (Cue/Review)
message number To search forward, keep >+
1 Press zREC/STOP. divided by the minimum recording Counter
unit without a remainder. pressed during playback and
OPR indicator
•The sum of the number on the
display*
release the button at the point you
(lights in red during
Current counter (elapsed recording time) wish to resume playback.
recording.)
message and the remaining recording time To search backward, keep – .
may be less than the unit’s
number pressed during playback and
* The display selected with the DISPLAY button appears (see the reverse side).
maximum recording time (150 release the button at the point you
minutes).
microphone. wish to resume playback.

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1 sure to replace both batteries with
For the customers in the U.S.A. • The batteries have been inserted with incorrect Remaining memory If you keep >+ or – .pressed
polarity.
• The batteries are weak.
new ones.
• Do not charge dry batteries.
Remaining
memory
Counter
display*
* The display selected with
the DISPLAY button
indication
During recording, the remaining
Start playback. for more than 10 seconds, the unit
starts to search at higher speed.
INFORMATION • When you are not going to use the indicator
• The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch. (If appears. memory indicator decreases one by For the first 10 seconds of cue/
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or unit for a long time, remove the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the you press any button, “HOLD” will flash three batteries to prevent damage from one. EAR jack review, fast playback sound can be
when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain 1 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable times.) battery leakage and corrosion. You do not need to keep pressing zREC/STOP while recording. heard. When searching at a higher
period of time. Please refer to Steps 2 to 3 in “Step 2: Setting the Clock” to set the The memory is
protection against harmful interference in a residential nearly full. speed, playback sound will not be
No sound comes from the speaker. date and time. OPR indicator
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate heard.

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• The earphone or headphones are plugged in. (lights in green during During cue/review, the counter
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
• The volume is turned down completely.
“FULL” is displayed and you cannot start
Stop recording. Flashing playback.) will be displayed, regardless of the
display mode setting.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
recording.
• The memory is full. Erase some of the messages.
Step 2: Setting the Clock Press zREC/STOP again.
The unit stops at the
When the remaining time of
recording reaches 5 minutes, the
last one of the indication flashes.
¡ Tip
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can beginning of the current Counter display (or the When fast playback is done to the end
• 99 messages has been recorded in the selected When the remaining time of
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is recording. selected display mode) of the last message, “END” flashes 3
folder. Select another folder or erase some of the Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert battery after the unit has been NxPLAY/STOP recording reaches 1 minute, the times. (You cannot hear the playback
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of messages.
the following measures: without battery for a certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 2. selected display mode and sound.) If you keep – . pressed
2 Turn VOL to adjust the while “END” is flashing, the messages
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Noise is heard. “REMAIN” will flash one after the

1 other in the display window. When volume. are played back rapidly, and normal
– Increase the separation between the equipment and • An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
rubbed or scratched the unit during recording so
that noise was recorded.
Display the clock setting display. MIC SENS
XPAUSE the memory is full, recording
automatically stops and “FULL” STOP
playback will start at the point you
release the button.
STOP will flash in the display window When “END” stops flashing and the
from that to which the receiver is connected. • The unit was placed near an AC power source, a OPR indicator goes off, the unit will
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during 1 Press MENU to enter the menu 2 Press – . once to display “SET with an alarm sound. To continue
After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next stop at the beginning of the last
for help. recording or playback. mode. DATE”. recording, first erase some of the
message. When the continuous play function is set to “ON” (see the reverse message.
• Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when messages.
side), the unit stops after playing all messages in a folder. If the last message is long and you
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you
recording. Clean the plug. When the last message on a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the wish to start playback at a later part of
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may record you will record in the same folder. Notes
• Earphone/headphones plug is dirty. Clean the beginning of the last message. the message, keep >+ pressed to
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept • If you press zREC/STOP when the play back the message to the end and
plug.
any interference received, including interference that may memory is full, “FULL” will flash then press – . while “END” is
cause undesired operation. Recording level is low. To Do this with an alarm sound. Erase some of For private listening
3 Press NxPLAY/STOP. flashing to go back to the desired
the messages before you start Connect an earphone or headphones (not supplied) to the EAR jack. The built-in
• Press MIC SENS to display “HIGH”. The year digits will flash. point .
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not stop recording Press STOP instead of zREC/STOP. recording again. speaker will be automatically disconnected. If you plug in headphones, you will (For messages other than the last one,
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority Recording level is unstable (when recording * The “ALARM” display • If you press zREC/STOP after you get output from the left channel only. If noise is heard, wipe the headphones
pause recording* Press XPAUSE. go to the beginning of the next
to operate this equipment. music, etc.). may appear instead of have recorded 99 messages, “FULL” plug.
During recording pause, the message and play backward to the
the “BEEP” display . will flash with an alarm sound.
• This unit is designed to automatically adjust the OPR indicator flashes in red and desired point.)
recording level when recording meetings, etc., and “PAUSE” flashes in the display
Select another folder or erase some of Other operations
the messages.
is not suitable for music recording. window.
To Do this
Precautions “-M--D ---:--” is displayed.

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• You have not set the clock. stop at the beginning of Press STOP.
On power
• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA) “-M--D ---:--” is displayed on the REC DATE Set the date. release pause and
resume recording
Press XPAUSE or zREC/STOP.
Recording resumes from that point.
the current message
stop at the current position Press NxPLAY/STOP.
alkaline batteries. display. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press
(Playback Pause function)* To resume playback from that point,
• The date of recording will not be displayed if you STOP.)
1 Press – . or >+ to select 2 Press NxPLAY/STOP. press NxPLAY/STOP again.
On safety recorded the message when the clock was not set.
the digits of the year. The month digits will flash. listen to the current Press zREC/STOP or STOP to stop recording,
• Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating go back to the beginning Press – . once.
You cannot add an index. recording then press NxPLAY/STOP.
any motorized vehicle. of the current message
• You cannot add an index in a folder which has 99 review the current Press NxPLAY/STOP during recording.
messages. skip to the next message Press >+ once.
On handling recording instantly
• If you add indexes frequently, the unit may go back to previous Press – . or >+ repeatedly.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a select the microphone You can select the microphone sensitivity to display
become unable to add indexes. messages/skip to succeeding (During stop mode, keep the button
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical 3 Set the month and day in sequence, sensitivity the following by pressing MIC SENS.
• You cannot add an index in the first or the last 1 messages pressed to skip the messages
shock. then press NxPLAY/STOP. HIGH: To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or
second of a message. continuously.)
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove The hour digits will flash. spacious place.
the batteries and have the unit checked by qualified You cannot erase the index. LOW: To record for dictation or in a noisy place. * You can also pause playback by pressing XPAUSE instead of NxPLAY/STOP.
1 Tip
personnel before operating it any further. • If you erase indexes frequently, the unit may The OPR indicator will flash in green. After about one hour, the unit goes into the
To set the date to Year 2002, display * About one hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released
become unable to erase indexes. stop mode at the current position.
“02Y”. and the unit goes into the stop mode.
On noise
• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC You cannot record messages up to the
power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during maximum recording time (150 minutes).
recording or playback. • No more recording can be made when 99 messages
• Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger,
etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.

On maintenance
each have been recorded in both A and B folders.
• Due to the limitation of the IC recording system,
this unit records in the minimum recording unit of
approx. 9 seconds. If the length of each message
3 Set the time.
1 Press – . or >+ to select 3 Set the minute.
• To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in cannot be divided by the minimum recording unit,
the digits of the hour.
water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. the remaining recording time may decrease by
more than the total length of the messages.
Keep personal credit cards using magnetic coding or spring-
The unit does not operate correctly.
wound watches, etc., away from the unit to prevent possible
• Take out the battery and insert it again.
damage from the magnet used in the speaker.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, Please note that recorded messages may be erased
please consult your nearest Sony dealer. during service or repair work. 4 Press NxPLAY/STOP at the time
signal.
The display will return to “SET
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
DATE”.
Backup recommendations The minute digits will flash.
To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental
operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend
that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on
a tape recorder, etc.
5 Press MENU to exit from the menu
mode.

1 Tip
This unit does not have a power on/off
switch. The display is shown at all
times.
 BVarious Ways of Recording BOther Functions 4 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
Erasing Messages Moving Messages to a Different
Folder — Move Function
The hour digits will flash. Selecting the Display Mode Playing Back All Messages in a
Folder Continuously
Adding a Recording to a Dividing a Message into Two/ You can select the display mode for the stop, recording

You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a
Previously Recorded Message Combining Messages — Index You can move the recorded messages to another folder. and playback modes. (If the unit is left unoperated for CONT ON: You can play back all messages in a folder
more than 3 seconds in the stop mode, the display will
time. Function continuously.
Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
You can add a recording to the message being played Example: Moving Message 3 in Folder A to Folder B 5 Set the alarm time. show the current time, regardless of the display mode CONT OFF: Playback stops at the end of each message.
back. 1 Press – . or >+ to select setting.)
The added recording will be placed after the current
You can divide a message by adding an index, or combine 1 Play back the message you want
the hour digits and press Each time you press DISPLAY, the display mode will 1 Press MENU to enter the menu
messages by erasing the index. to move. change as shown below:
message and counted as a part of the message. NxPLAY/STOP. mode.
While recording/playing back messages, you can add an
Erasing messages one by one index (see below). In stop mode, you can erase the index.
The minute digits will flash. Counter:
Elapsed playback/recording
During 2 While playing back the message, ,
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and playback of Message 3 Message 4 Dividing a Message by Adding an press FOLDER to flash the
time in one message
Message 3 2 Press – . or >+ to select
renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. Index indication of the folder to which the minute digits and press
After
Before erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5 adding a
Message 3 Message 4 You can add an index to a message during recording or you want to move the message NxPLAY/STOP. 2 Press – . or >+ to display
recording Added recording playback. By dividing a message, you can easily find the (B in this case). “ALARM ON” and “,” will be m “CONT” and press NxPLAY/
Erase Message 3 point you want to play back when you make a long The first and last 5 seconds of the displayed to indicate that the STOP.
message will be played back 10 setting has been completed. Remaining
Meeting at 2 o’clock recording such as a meeting. “OFF (or ON)” will flash.
After erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 on December 1.
at Conference room A times, while the folder indication recording time:
When you add an index, the message numbers will
increase as follows. and “MOVE” flash.
Remaining messages are renumbered.
To cancel erasing Before
6 Press MENU to exit the menu
Press STOP before step 2. 1 During playback, press zREC/ adding Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 3 Press NxPLAY/STOP. mode. 3 Press – . or >+ to select
1 Press ERASE while playing back The message is moved in the
STOP for more than 1 second. an index “ON” or “OFF” and press
the message you want to erase destination folder. Messages are
An index is added.
or press ERASE for more than 1 To erase other messages The REC indicator appears and
“PLUS” flashes three times on the After sorted in order of the recorded
m NxPLAY/STOP.
second during stop mode. Repeat steps 1 and 2. adding Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Now the setting is completed.
display window. date and time. Recorded date*:
A beep will sound and the message an index The message The date and time the current
To erase a message The OPR indicator will turn red.
number and “ERASE” will flash “,” is displayed when the number of the message with
The new recording will be added at numbers increase. To cancel moving the message(s) message was recorded.
4 Press MENU to exit the menu
while the first and last 5 seconds of partially alarm setting is selected.
the message is played back 10 the end of the current message. Press STOP before step 3.
First divide the message by adding The first item on We will now proceed At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds mode.
times. an index and then follow the steps the agenda is... to the next subject.
to erase the message.
2 Press zREC/STOP or STOP to stop the Note and the selected message will be played back.
During playback, “ALARM” will flash in the display
* If the clock has not been set, “-M--D ---:--” will be displayed.
2 Press ERASE while the message recording. The move function does not duplicate a message in another
To mark an index during recording folder. When you move a message to another folder, the one window.
is being played back.
While recording a message, press INDEX at the in the previous folder will be deleted. When the playback ends, the unit will stop automatically
The message is erased and the
remaining messages will be point you want to divide.
at the beginning of that message. Turning off the Beep Sound
renumbered. (For example, if you Recording with an External The new message number flashes three
To listen to the same message again
erase Message 3, Message 4 will be times at the point you pressed INDEX. BEEP ON: A beep will sound to indicate that operation
renumbered as Message 3. When Microphone or from Other The message will be divided in two Playing Back a Message at a Press NxPLAY/STOP. The same message will be played
has been accepted. Specifications
erasing is completed, the unit will Equipment messages; however, the messages will be Desired Time with an Alarm
back from the beginning. BEEP OFF: No beep sound will be heard except for the
stop at the beginning of the recorded without a break. alarm and timer. Recording media
following message.)
1 Connect a plug-in-power type microphone or To cancel the alarm setting before the Built-in flash memory, Monaural recording
You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected playback starts Recording time
other equipment to the MIC (PLUG IN POWER) Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 message at a desired time. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu
150 minutes
Press STOP while the alarm sound is heard. You can stop mode.
jack.
Erasing all messages in a folder When recording with an external
An index is added. 1 Use FOLDER and – ./
even when the HOLD function is activated. Frequency response
150 Hz - 3,500 Hz
e.g. >+ to select the folder Notes Speaker approx. 3.2 cm (1 5/16 in.) dia.
Folder A Folder B microphone and the message you want • You cannot set the alarm if you have not set the clock or there Power output
To cancel erasing Recording continues
is no message in the selected folder (the unit will not enter
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Press STOP before step 3. to play back. 150 mW
MIC 1 Tip the alarm setting mode when you press MENU in Step 2). 2 Press – . or >+ to display Input/Output
You can add an index during recording pause. • If you try to set the alarm to play back a message at a
ECM-T6, etc. 2 Enter the alarm setting mode. previously set time on another message, “PRE SET” will be
“BEEP ON (or OFF)” and press •Earphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms
1 Press MENU. NxPLAY/STOP. earphone/headphones
Blank space Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 (not supplied) External To add an index during playback displayed, preventing new settings.
The unit enters the menu mode “ON (or OFF)” will flash. •Microphone jack (minijack, monaural)
microphone While playing back a message, press INDEX at the • If the alarm time comes while another message is being
and “ALARM OFF” will be played back with an alarm, the playback stops and the new Plug in power
point you want to divide. Minimum input level 0.6 mV
displayed. message will be played back.
The message is divided in two and the 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone
1 Press FOLDER 2 While pressing STOP, press (If “ALARM ON” is displayed, • If the alarm time comes during recording, alarm will sound 3 Press – . or >+ to select
new message number flashes three times. Power requirements
to select the ERASE for more than 1 second. the alarm has been set. If you do for 10 seconds after the recording is finished and playback
An index mark is added and the “ON” or “OFF” and press Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3 V DC
folder you “ALL ERASE” will flash for 10 not wish to change the setting, begins. “,” will flash when the alarm time comes.
following index numbers will increase by • If more than one alarm time comes during recording, only
NxPLAY/STOP. Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and
want to erase. seconds. press MENU and exit the menu
When you connect an external microphone, the built-in one. the first message will be played back. The setting is completed. controls)
mode.)
microphone is automatically cut off. When a plug in • When the alarm time comes when the unit is in the menu 44.5 × 105.3 × 14.0 mm (1 13/16 × 4 1/4 × 9/16 in.)
power type microphone is connected, power is 1 Tip Note mode, alarm will sound and the menu mode will be Mass (incl. batteries)
automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC You can add an index after you have paused playback with “ALARM OFF (or ON)” will not appear and the cancelled. 68 g (2.4 oz)
recorder. XPAUSE. alarm cannot be set if the clock has not been set or no • If you erase the message you set the alarm to play back, the 4 Press MENU to exit the menu Optional accessories
message has been recorded in the selected folder. alarm setting will be cancelled. mode. Electret Condenser Microphone ECM-T6,
When recording from other equipment To play the message you marked with an • If you add an index to the message you set the alarm to play ECM-Z60
index 2 Press NxPLAY/STOP. back, playback will stop at the index.
Connecting cord RK-G64HG
MIC Press –. or >+ to display the message number as the “OFF” starts to flash. • If you erase the index on the message you set the alarm to
3 While the display divided messages each have message numbers. play back, the alarm setting will be cancelled.
is flashing, press • You can adjust the playback volume with the VOL control. Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
Connecting cord
ERASE. • If the alarm time comes during erasing, alarm will sound for optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
RK-G64HG To play the divided messages continuously
10 seconds after the erasing is finished and playback begins. What beep sound means information.
(not supplied) Select “ON” for “CONT” as described in “Playing Back
EAR, • Alarm setting will not be cancelled when the alarm playback
EARPHONE, All Messages in a Folder Continuously.” Design and specifications are subject to change without
3 Press – . or >+ to flash
finishes. To cancel alarm setting, see below. Beep patterns Meaning
v or REC OUT notice.
Notes “ON”. - (single tone) Usual mode
To cancel the alarm setting or change the
• If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot
add an index. In that case, reduce the number of messages alarm time -- (double tone) Enter/exit special mode

Index to Parts and Controls Tape recorder, TV,

radio, etc.
to 98 or less by erasing unnecessary messages or by moving
some of the messages to another folder before adding an 1 Select the message you set the alarm to play back, and
press MENU.
--- (triple tone) Notice*
index. ---- (forth tone) Lack of battery power.
• If you add an index to a message with an alarm setting, the 4 Press NxPLAY/STOP. “ALARM ON” will be displayed.
alarm setting remains only with the former message divided. 2 Press NxPLAY/STOP to flash “ON”. ---- ---- (continuous beep) Alarm set time has come.
2 Follow the steps in “Recording messages” to “DATE” will flash in the display
3 To cancel the alarm setting: Press – . or >+ to
window.
Main unit record messages. Combining Messages by Erasing the flash “OFF” and press NxPLAY/STOP. * This pattern lets you know the procedure is wrong or
informs you of some messages, such as:
Notes Index To change the alarm date and time: Press
MIC jack - you are trying to record a message when you have already
• Make sure that the plugs are connected securely. NxPLAY/STOP. When the alarm date is displayed,
(PLUG IN POWER) recorded up to the maximum recordable time or the
• We recommend you make a trial recording to check the You can combine two messages into one by erasing the follow the steps 3 to 5 above to change the alarm date maximum number of messages.
EAR (earphone) jack connections and volume control. index. 3 Set the alarm date. and time. - you reaches at the top of the first message or end of the last
MIC • When connecting equipment other than Sony’s, refer to the 4 Press MENU to exit the menu mode.
To play back on a desired date message in a folder.
(built-in microphone) OPR (operation) indicator instruction manual of the equipment. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4
(the message will be played back at the same time on
An index is erased. the same date every year until you erase the
Display window zREC (record) /STOP message)
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Preventing Accidental Operation
1 Press NxPLAY/STOP while
FOLDER
X PAUSE The message numbers decrease. “DATE” is flashing. — HOLD function
INDEX The month digits will flash.
DISPLAY – .REVIEW/ In stop mode, follow the steps below:
MIC SENS >+CUE 1 Press – . or >+ to display
(microphone sensitivity) the number of the second of the
NxPLAY/STOP• 2 Press – . or >+ to select
MENU two messages you want to
EXECUTE the month digits and press
combine. HOLD
ERASE NxPLAY/STOP.
HOLD 2 While pressing ERASE, press The day digits will flash.
Speaker INDEX for more than 1 second. 3 Press – . or >+ to select
STOP VOL (volume) “ID ERASE” will flash for 10 the day digits.
seconds.
To play back once a week Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of
3 Press ERASE while the display is flashing. Press – . or >+ to select the arrow. “HOLD” will flash three times,
The two messages are combined into one and the the day of the week. indicating that all the functions of the
Rear Display window messages will be renumbered as in the illustration buttons are locked.
above. To cancel the HOLD function, simply
slide the HOLD switch in the opposite
To cancel erasing direction.
Folder indication Selected message To play back at the same time
Press STOP before step 3.
number/Mode every day
Alarm indicator Note
indication of the Press – . or >+ to select
Notes on adding/erasing index When the HOLD function is activated during recording, cancel
Repeat play indicator menu (ON, OFF, etc.) “DAILY”.
When recording with an IC recorder, the following symptoms the HOLD function first to stop recording.
may occur because of the limitation of the system, however,
Microphone sensitivity REC (recording) they are not malfunction. 1 Tip
indication indicator • If you add/erase indexes frequently, the unit may become Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm
REC DATE (recorded date) unable to add/erase indexes. playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press STOP.
Remaining battery
Battery indication • You cannot add an index in the first or the last 1 second.
indicator
• After combining messages by erasing an index, the latter
compartment
message’s alarm setting will be erased.
REMAIN indicator Remaining memory
indicator
Hook for handstrap
(not supplied) Counter /Remaining time indication /Recording date
indication /Current time indication (15:30, etc.) /Menu
indication (ALARM, BEEP, etc.) /Messages (ERASE, HOLD,
etc.)