Sony Microcassette Recorder 4 156 541 831 User Manual

4-156-541-83(1)  
Linear PCM Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
PCM-M10/PCM-M10P  
© 2009 Sony Corporation  
Printed in China  
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Table of Contents  
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the  
To operate with an AC power  
Setting the clock after inserting  
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be  
Recording using the remote  
Recording a few seconds in advance –  
Recording across memory media –  
Cutting out low frequency –  
Preventing Accidental Operation –  
Locking the buttons of the  
Unlocking the buttons of the  
Preventing sound distortion–  
Recording with an external  
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Listening the playback sounds  
speakers ..............................................50  
Copying Files from Your Computer  
Them Back ..............................................88  
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What you record is for personal  
enjoyment and use only. Copyright laws  
prohibit other forms of use without the  
permission of the copyright holders.  
The use of Memory Stick™ media for  
recording copyright-protected graphics or  
other data is limited to the restrictions  
specified under applicable copyright  
laws. Any use beyond those restriction is  
prohibited.  
This product is compatible with  
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) media.  
M2™ is the abbreviated product name for  
a Memory Stick Micro™.  
In this booklet, M2™ is used to describe  
Memory Stick Micro™ media.  
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Techniques for Better Recording  
The PCM-M10/M10P linear PCM recorder allows you to enjoy high-quality recording in a  
variety of situations. This section introduces easy recording setups for 6 typical music scenes.  
For recording a solo acoustic  
guitar performance  
For recording a piano performance  
z Tips for setup  
• Use a tripod or other device to set the PCM  
recorder level with the piano keyboard.  
z Tips for setup  
• Set the PCM recorder approximately 1.5  
meters from the piano.  
• Use a tripod or other device to set the PCM  
recorder about 1 meter from the guitar.  
• Set the PCM recorder so that its built-in  
microphones face the sound box of the  
guitar.  
• To start, stop recording, or add track marks  
remotely, use the supplied remote  
commander.  
REC LEVEL  
AUTO  
MIC SENS(ATT) • When recording near the  
piano: LOW  
• When recording far from  
the piano: HI  
REC LEVEL  
AUTO  
HI  
MIC SENS(ATT)  
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For recording a jazz trio  
performance  
For recording a band performance  
at a recording studio  
z Tips for setup  
z Tips for setup  
• Use a tripod or other device to set the PCM  
recorder.  
• Adjust the orientation and height of the PCM  
recorder, so that the built-in microphones  
face the vocalist.  
• Adjust the positions of guitar amplifier and  
base amplifier so that their volume levels are  
well-balanced.  
• Use a tripod or other device to set the PCM  
recorder as close to the lead instrument as  
possible.  
• While monitoring recording, move the PCM  
recorder to the position where volume levels  
from instruments are well-balanced.  
REC LEVEL  
AUTO  
MIC SENS(ATT) • When recording near the  
instrument: LOW  
REC LEVEL  
AUTO  
LOW  
• When recording far from  
the instrument: HI  
MIC SENS(ATT)  
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For recording an electronic piano  
performance via a line connection  
For recording a musical  
performance of large number of  
performers such as a children’s  
chorus at a concert hall  
z Tips for setup  
• Connect the line output jack of an electronic  
piano to the LINE IN jack of the PCM  
recorder with a cable (not supplied).  
z Tips for setup  
• Adjust the recording level to the optimum  
with the REC LEVEL dial.  
• Set the PCM recorder as close to the  
conductor or to the stage as possible.  
• Set the PCM recorder so that the built-in  
microphones face the performers.  
REC LEVEL  
LIMITER  
MANUAL  
ON (menu setting)  
REC LEVEL  
LIMITER  
MANUAL  
ON (menu setting)  
z For better recording  
• For the most natural and dynamic recording,  
manual recording is recommended.  
(Adjustment using the REC LEVEL dial is  
required.)  
• The PCM recorder provides a level guide  
function that displays an error message when  
an excessive recording level is detected  
during automatic recording.  
• To obtain the best recording results, perform  
a trial recording in advance.  
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Getting Started  
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the  
Package  
Linear PCM recorder (1)  
Wind screen (PCM-M10P only)  
CD-ROM (2)  
• Sound Forge Audio Studio LE (1)  
• Operating instructions as PDF files (1)  
Operating Instructions  
Remove the film on the display window  
before you use the PCM recorder.  
“Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” is a  
software application that supports editing  
and CD creation on your computer. For an  
introduction to installation of the software,  
see the “Sound Forge™ Audio Studio LE  
Guide.”  
Remote commander (1)  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate  
this equipment.  
USB connecting cable (1)  
LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2)  
Hand strap (1)  
Carrying pouch (1)  
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L
(repeat) A-B button  
Index to parts and controls  
M DISPLAY button  
Front  
N REC LEVEL (recording level) dial  
O POWER/HOLD switch  
P REMOTE jack  
Q ACCESS indicator  
R T-MARK (track mark) button  
S Strap hole  
Rear  
A Peak level L/R (-12 dB/OVER)  
indicators  
B Display window  
C DELETE button  
D MENU button  
E
(folder) button  
F > FF/ v (fast-forward/up) button  
G . FR/ V (fast-rewind/down) button  
H x STOP button  
T LINE IN (line input) jack  
U MIC SENS(ATT) (microphone  
sensitivity (attenuator)) HI/LOW (high/  
low) switch  
I X PAUSE button/indicator  
J N PLAY/ENTER button/indicator*  
K z REC (record) button/indicator  
V m (microphone) jack (Plug In Power  
compatible)*  
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W REC LEVEL (recording level)  
Remote commander (supplied)  
MANUAL/AUTO switch  
X Hole for attaching the tripod (not  
supplied)  
Y Battery compartment  
Z Speaker (on the basement)  
wj Built-in microphones (stereo)  
wk DPC (SPEED CTRL) (speed control)  
ON/OFF switch  
wl i/LINE OUT (headphone/line output)  
jack  
e;  
USB connector  
ea M2™/microSD memory card slot  
es DC IN 3V jack  
ed VOLUME (volume) +*/– button  
1 X PAUSE button  
2 x STOP button  
3 OPR (Operation) indicator  
4 Connecting plug  
5 z REC button  
* These buttons and jack have a tactile dot.  
Use it as a reference point for operations, or  
to identify each terminal.  
6 T-MARK (track mark) button  
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Step 2: Inserting the Batteries  
1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid  
If the battery compartment lid is  
detached  
in the direction of the arrow.  
2 Insert the two supplied LR6 (size AA)  
alkaline batteries into the battery  
compartment, and then close the lid.  
If you drop the PCM recorder or handle it  
roughly, the battery compartment lid may  
become detached.  
If this occurs, insert a projected part at one  
end of the battery compartment lid into the  
opening on the PCM recorder (1), and  
then align the other projected part of the lid  
along the slit of the PCM recorder (2) as  
illustrated above. Then stand up the lid and  
push it down until the lid is attached to the  
PCM recorder.  
Be sure to insert the batteries with the 3  
and # ends in the right position.  
When using rechargeable  
batteries  
You can use rechargeable batteries with the  
PCM recorder. To use rechargeable  
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batteries, select “NiMH Battery” in the  
“Battery Setting” submenu of the “Detail  
Menu.” With this setting, the battery  
remain indicator for the rechargeable  
batteries will be displayed more precisely.  
When to replace batteries  
When using batteries, the battery indicator  
on the display shows the battery condition.  
Battery remain indication  
: “Low Battery Level” appears.  
Replace two old batteries with new  
ones soon.  
z Tips  
• Even if fully-charged rechargeable batteries  
are inserted, the battery indicator may not  
show the full status.  
• Use a charger to recharge batteries at room  
temperatures.  
m
: “Change Battery” appears and the  
PCM recorder will stop operation.  
z Tips  
• Use the following charger and rechargeable  
batteries for the PCM recorder:  
– Nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery:  
NH-AA-B2K  
– Quick battery charger for nickel metal  
hydride rechargeable batteries:  
BCG-34HS2K  
• Do not use manganese batteries for this PCM  
recorder.  
• When replacing the batteries, tracks  
recorded are not deleted even when you  
remove the batteries.  
• When replacing batteries, the clock  
continues moving for about 3 minutes after  
you remove the batteries.  
• When replacing batteries, turn off the power  
of the PCM recorder.  
• Do not mix different types of batteries.  
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You can use an AC power adaptor that  
supports:  
• Output voltage: DC3V  
• Output current: 1A  
• Polarity of the plug  
To operate with an AC  
power adaptor  
Insert a commercially-available applicable  
AC power adaptor securely into the DC IN  
3V jack until it stops to the end.  
PNote  
Operations of not all AC power adaptors are  
supported.  
to the DC IN  
3V jack  
to a wall  
outlet  
AC power  
adaptor  
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Step 3: Turning the PCM recorder On  
Turning the power on  
Turning the power off  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the  
direction of “POWER” for more than  
2 seconds, and an animation of “See You!”  
is displayed.  
z Tips  
• The PCM recorder is accessing memory  
while “Accessing...” appears on the display  
or the ACCESS indicator flashes. During  
this time, do not remove or insert batteries  
and do not disconnect a commercially-  
available applicable AC power adaptor, or  
the USB connecting cable. Doing so may  
damage the data.  
• Even if you do not use the PCM recorder, the  
batteries are consumed slightly. When you  
are not going to use the PCM recorder for an  
extend period of time, it is recommended  
that you turn the power off and remove the  
batteries.  
• When the PCM recorder remains turned on  
and in the stop mode for about 10 minutes or  
longer, the window display turns off  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the  
direction of “POWER” for more than  
1 second. The PCM recorder is turned on,  
and an animation of “Accessing...” is  
displayed.  
automatically and the PCM recorder enters  
the sleep mode. You can operate the PCM  
recorder by pressing a button.  
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Step 4: Setting the Clock  
Setting the clock after  
inserting batteries  
1 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to set the  
year, and then press N PLAY/ENTER.  
Perform the same operations to set  
month, day, hour, and minute in  
sequence.  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
MENU  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
x STOP  
2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode  
display.  
Recorded audio files (tracks) are named  
using the date and time of the clock. By  
setting the clock before recording, the  
recording’s date and time will be correctly  
saved.  
When the PCM recorder is turned on before  
the clock has been set, “Set Clock” appears  
on the display. Then the “Clock” display of  
the menu appears, and the year section  
flashes in the display window.  
Setting the clock using the  
menu  
While the PCM recorder is in the stop  
mode, you can set the clock using the menu.  
1 Select “Clock” in the menu in the stop  
mode.  
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1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to set the  
year, and then press N PLAY/ENTER.  
Perform the same operations to set  
month, day, hour, and minute in  
sequence.  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to  
select “Detail Menu,” and then press  
N PLAY/ENTER.  
4 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode  
display.  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to  
select “Clock,” and then press N  
PLAY/ENTER.  
PNotes  
• If you do not press a button within 1 minute  
of entering the clock setting data, the clock  
setting mode is cancelled and the window  
will return to the stop mode display.  
• If you leave the PCM recorder for  
approximately 3 minutes or longer, with no  
batteries inserted, the clock is reset to the  
default settings. In this case, set the clock  
again.  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
the date, and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
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Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in  
the Display Window  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Detail Menu,” and then press N  
PLAY/ENTERT.  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
MENU  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
“Language,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
x STOP  
You can select the language to be used for  
tracks, menus, folder names, file names,  
etc. from 11 languages.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be displayed.  
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4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
the language that you want to use, and  
then press N PLAY/ENTER.  
You can select the following languages.  
Deutsch (German), English,  
Español (Spanish), Français (French),  
Italiano (Italian), Русский (Russian),  
(Japanese),  
(Chinese),  
(Thai).  
(Korean),  
(Chinese),  
5 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode  
display.  
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Preventing Accidental Operation – HOLD  
Locking the buttons of the  
PCM recorder  
Unlocking the buttons of the  
PCM recorder  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards  
the center so that all buttons will be  
unlocked.  
PNote  
When the HOLD function is activated during  
recording, all the functions of the buttons of  
the PCM recorder 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 start, pause, or stop recording, or add track  
marks by using the remote commander  
connected to the PCM recorder.  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the  
direction of “HOLD.”  
“HOLD” will appear for approximately 3  
seconds and all the functions of the buttons  
of the PCM recorder are locked.  
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Basic Operations  
Recording  
PNote  
Before making a recording, turn on the power of the PCM recorder.  
Selecting a folder  
1 Press  
to display the folder selection window in the  
stop mode.  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the folder in  
which you want to record tracks ( FOLDER01-10).  
> FF/ v  
When you purchase the PCM recorder, there are 10  
folders already available.  
. FR/ V  
3 Press N PLAY/ENTER.  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
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Starting recording (automatic recording)  
1 Set the REC LEVEL switch to “AUTO,” and press  
z REC in the stop mode to enter the recording standby  
mode.  
The z REC indicator lights in red and the X PAUSE  
indicator flashes in orange (Recording Standby mode).  
When you select “AUTO,” the recording level will be  
adjusted automatically.  
z REC  
X PAUSE  
The REC LEVEL dial adjustment is enabled when you  
select “MANUAL.”  
You can change the microphone sensitivity with the  
MIC SENS(ATT) switch.  
2 Turn the built-in microphones in the direction of the  
source to be recorded, and press X PAUSE, or  
N PLAY/ENTER.  
Built-in  
micro-  
R
L
phones  
Recording starts. The new track will be recorded at the  
end in the selected folder.  
X PAUSE  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
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To stop recording  
Press x STOP.  
The ACCESS indicator flashes in orange and the PCM  
recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording.  
x STOP  
Note while accessing  
The PCM recorder is recording data and saving it in memory when the ACCESS indicator flashes  
in orange. While the PCM recorder is accessing data, do not remove the batteries, plug or unplug an  
AC power adaptor or connecting cables. Doing so may damage the data.  
Other operations  
pause recording  
Press X PAUSE. During recording pause, “  
display window.  
” flashes in the  
release pause and resume Press X PAUSE again or press N PLAY/ENTER. Recording  
recording  
resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording,  
press x STOP.)  
z Tips  
• You can record up to 99 tracks in each folder.  
• When an excessive recording level (exceeding –1 dB) is detected during the recording standby  
mode, the peak level L/R OVER indicators light in red and the following level guide is displayed.  
You may solve the problem by moving the PCM recorder far from the sound source, or setting the  
MIC SENS(ATT) switch to “LOW.” If the problem persists, use manual recording (page 33).  
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• When a memory card is being inserted, you can continue recording a track by changing the folder  
to save the track from the internal memory to the memory card automatically after the internal  
memory is full (Cross-Memory Recording)(page 39).  
• When you connect the supplied wired remote commander to the PCM recorder, you can also  
press z REC, X PAUSE, and x STOP on the remote commander to perform recording  
operations.  
• Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first.  
PNotes  
• Operating or touch noises may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs  
or scratches the PCM recorder during recording.  
• You do not need to press and hold z REC while recording.  
• Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 13).  
• In automatic recording, the REC LEVEL dial adjustment and the LIMITER setting will not work.  
Listening the recording with headphones (not supplied) – Monitoring  
If you connect headphones (not supplied) to the i/LINE OUT (headphone/line output) jack,  
you can monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOLUME  
+/–, but the recording level is fixed.  
PNote  
i/LINE OUT  
(headphone/line  
output) jack  
Make sure that “Audio Out” in the menu  
is set to “Headphones.” If “LINE OUT” is  
selected, do not connect headphones; the  
playback sound from the headphones will  
be very loud.  
The “Audio Out” in the menu is set to  
“Headphones,” when you purchase the  
PCM recorder (page 58).  
VOLUME +/–  
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Listening  
PNote  
Before the playback starts, turn on the power of the PCM recorder.  
Before you start playback  
Connect headphones (not supplied) to the i/LINE OUT  
(headphone/line output) jack for better playback sound.  
i/LINE  
OUT jack  
PNote  
Make sure that “Audio Out” in the menu is set to  
“Headphones.” If “LINE OUT” is selected, do not connect  
headphones; the playback sound from the headphones will be  
very loud.  
Headphones  
plug  
The “Audio Out” in the menu is set to “Headphones,” when  
you purchase the PCM recorder (page 58).  
To start playback  
1 Press  
in the stop mode.  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the folder.  
> FF/ v  
. FR/ V  
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3 Press N PLAY/ENTER.  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the track you  
> FF/ v  
want to play.  
. FR/ V  
5 Press N PLAY/ENTER.  
Playback will start soon, and the N PLAY/ENTER  
indicator will light in green. (When “LED” is set to  
“OFF” in the menu (page 79), the indicator does not  
light.)  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
6 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume.  
VOLUME +/–  
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To stop playback  
Press x STOP.  
x STOP  
The PCM recorder stops at the current position. To resume  
playback from that point, press N PLAY/ENTER.  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
Other operations  
stop at the current position Press X PAUSE. To resume playback from that point, press X  
(Playback Pause function) PAUSE again or press N PLAY/ENTER.  
During playback pause, “  
” flashes in the display window.  
1
go back to the beginning of Press . FR/ V once.*  
the current track  
2
go back to previous tracks Press . FR/ V repeatedly.*  
(During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the tracks  
3
continuously.)*  
1
skip to the next track  
Press > FF/ v once.*  
2
skip to the succeeding  
tracks  
Press > FF/ v repeatedly.*  
(During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to skip the tracks  
3
continuously.)*  
4
Fast forward (Cue)  
Press and hold the > FF/ v during playback.*  
4
Fast reverse (Review)  
Press and hold the . FR/ V during playback.*  
*1 When a track mark is set, the PCM recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or  
after the current point.  
*2 These operations are for when “Easy Search” is set to “OFF” (page 77).  
*3 In the continuous searching mode, the PCM recorder does not locate track marks.  
*4 If you press and hold the button, the PCM recorder goes forward or backward slowly at first, and then  
at gradually higher speed.  
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z Quickly locating the point you want to start playback (Easy Search)  
By setting “Easy Search” to “ON” in the menu, you can go back approximately 3 seconds by  
pressing . FR/ V, or advance approximately 10 seconds during playback by pressing > FF/  
v (page 51).  
z Tracks that the PCM recorder can play back  
In addition to the tracks that the PCM recorder has recorded as LPCM (WAV) or MP3 files, the  
PCM recorder can play back WMA, AAC-LC (m4a), MP3, and LPCM (WAV) files copied from  
your computer or other external device.  
To select a folder  
The PCM recorder saves the tracks it has recorded and the files copied from your computer or  
other external device in the following folder structure. There are two types of folders, which  
can be distinguished by the folder indicators in the display window as follows:  
Folder selection window  
:
Folder for tracks recorded using the  
PCM recorder  
(FOLDER01-FOLDER10) (They  
have already been made when you  
purchase the PCM recorder.)  
MUSIC  
:
Folder copied from a computer  
(These folders are displayed when  
music files have been copied from a  
computer.)  
Part of the folder structure of the  
internal memory  
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Deleting  
PNotes  
• Once a track has been deleted, you cannot retrieve it.  
• Before deleting the track, turn on the power.  
Selecting a track and deleting it  
1 Select the track you want to delete when the PCM  
recorder is in the stop or playback mode.  
2 Press DELETE.  
DELETE  
“Delete?” appears with the track title.  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Execute.”  
> FF/ v  
. FR/ V  
4 Press N PLAY/ENTER.  
“Deleting...” appears in the display window and the  
selected track will be deleted.  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
When a track is deleted, the remaining tracks will  
advance so that there will be no space between tracks.  
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To cancel deleting midway  
Select “Cancel” in step 3 of “Selecting a track and deleting  
it,” and then press N PLAY/ENTER.  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
Deleting another track  
Proceed with the steps 1 through 4 in “Selecting a track and deleting it.”  
Deleting a part of a track  
Use the Divide function in the menu to divide a track into two first, one you want to delete  
and the other you do not want to delete. Then proceed with the steps 1 through 4 in “Selecting  
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Other Recording Operations  
Changing the Recording Method  
recording, pausing and stopping recording,  
and adding track marks.  
You can operate the PCM recorder even  
while it is in the hold state.  
Recording using the remote  
commander  
z Using the remote commander for  
better recorded sound  
• By operating the PCM recorder using the  
remote commander, you can prevent the  
PCM recorder from picking up noises which  
may be caused by accidentally pressing a  
button, touching the case, or holding the  
PCM recorder.  
to REMOTE  
jack  
• By placing the PCM recorder at the most  
suitable position for recording (e.g. at the  
center of multiple players, or near the stage),  
and by starting and stopping recording  
remotely, you can obtain a more lively and  
natural stereo sound recording.  
You can use the supplied wired remote  
commander to perform recorder operations  
remotely. Insert the remote commander  
plug securely into the REMOTE jack.  
Press the appropriate buttons on the remote  
commander to perform operations such as  
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1 Set the REC LEVEL switch to  
Manual recording  
“MANUAL.”  
Built-in  
microphones  
2 Select a folder.  
REC LEVEL  
3 Press z REC.  
The PCM recorder enters the recording  
standby mode. When the microphones  
pick up sound, the level meter in the  
display window moves.  
z REC  
N PLAY/ENTER  
x STOP  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
4 Adjust the recording level with the REC  
When you set the REC LEVEL switch to  
“MANUAL,” you can adjust the recording  
level manually, according to the sound  
source. If necessary, you can also utilize the  
“LIMITER” (page 44) and “LCF(Low Cut  
Filter)” (page 43) in the menu to reduce  
sound distortion.  
LEVEL dial.  
You can check the recording level with  
both the peak meter of the display  
window and the peak level indicators.  
Adjust the level closer to –12 dB, into a  
range that is appropriate for your sound  
source.  
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If the peak level OVER indicator lights  
in red when the recording level exceeds  
Recording a few seconds in  
advance –  
the Pre-Recording function  
–1 dB, or “  
” appears on the  
display window, distortion may occur.  
Reduce the recording level.  
Adjust the  
OVER indication  
MENU  
maximum level  
of the sound to  
about –12 dB.  
z REC  
5 Make other settings for recording, such  
as “LIMITER” (page 44), “LCF(Low  
Cut Filter)” (page 43), etc., in the menu.  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
6 To start recording, press X PAUSE or  
x STOP  
N PLAY/ENTER.  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
The pre-recording function allows you to  
record sound sources for approximately 5  
seconds prior to the point when recording is  
actually started.  
7 To stop recording, press x STOP.  
This is useful for recording during  
interviews or when making an open-air  
recording so that you will not miss an  
opportunity to start recording.  
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Sounds for 5 seconds are  
buffered in the memory  
Press X PAUSE or  
Press z REC to  
enter the recording  
standby mode.  
NPLAY/ENTER.  
Recording  
starts.  
4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“ON,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Detail Menu,” and then press N  
PLAY/ENTER.  
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
6 Select a folder.  
7 Press z REC.  
The PCM recorder enters the recording  
standby mode. Pre-recording starts and  
sounds for a maximum of the last 5  
seconds are buffered in the memory.  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“PRE REC,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
Displays how  
long the sound  
isbufferedinthe  
memory.  
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8 To start recording, press X PAUSE or  
Recording on a memory  
card  
N PLAY/ENTER.  
The standby for recording mode is  
released, and recording continues from  
the sound buffered in step 7.  
9 To stop recording, press x STOP.  
PNotes  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
• If you start recording with the pre-recording  
function using the built-in microphones, a  
click noise may be recorded when you press  
z REC. To record with the pre-recording  
function, we recommend you use the  
supplied wired remote commander or an  
external microphone.  
MENU  
N PLAY/ENTER  
• When the remaining recordable time is less  
than 10 seconds, the pre-recording function  
is disabled. Before starting to use the pre-  
recording function, delete unwanted files.  
Insert M2™ with the terminal side  
facing toward you .*  
• If you stop recording before step 8, sounds  
buffered in the memory will not be saved.  
*whenyouareinserting  
a memory card with  
the back side of the  
PCM recorder facing  
toward you.  
To cancel the pre-recording  
function  
Set “PRE REC” to “OFF” in step 4.  
Insert microSD card with the label  
side facing toward you.*  
In addition to the built-in memory, you can  
record a track on a memory card.  
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In this manual, M2™ and microSD  
memory cards are generally referred to as a  
“memory card.”  
About compatible memory cards  
Memory cards that you can use with the  
PCM recorder are as follows:  
• Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) media:  
Up to16 GB is supported. For compatible  
M2™, please refer to the Sony web site  
The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to  
as the “memory card slot.”  
Due to the file system specifications of the  
PCM recorder, you can record and play  
back an LPCM file smaller than 2 GB, and  
an MP3, AAC-LC, or WMA file smaller  
than 1 GB using a memory card.  
• microSD card:  
A microSD (FAT16) card smaller than  
2 GB and a microSDHC (FAT32) card  
from 4 GB to 16 GB are supported.  
A memory card of 64 MB or less is not  
supported.  
The maximum number of tracks you can  
record on a memory card is 5,000.  
PNote  
Operations of all types of compatible memory  
cards are not guaranteed.  
The microSD/microSDHC cards that have  
been operationally tested according to our  
standards are as follows.  
Inserting a memory card  
Before recording, be sure to copy all the  
data saved on the memory card to your  
computer and format the memory card on  
the PCM recorder so it contains no data.  
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Toshiba  
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Panasonic  
SanDisk  
1 Open the cover of the memory card slot  
in the stop mode.  
a :Operation tested  
:Operation not tested  
As of September 2009  
2 Insert an M2™ or microSD card, in the  
direction shown in the illustration on  
page 36, securely to the end of the slot  
until it clicks into place. Then close the  
cover.  
For the PCM recorder, the operational tests  
performed were using microSD/microSDHC  
cards available as of September 2009.  
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To remove a memory card  
Be sure that the ACCESS indicator is off,  
and then push the memory card into the  
slot. When it pops out, remove it from the  
memory card slot.  
Using a memory card for  
recording and playback (Memory  
setting)  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
On folder and track file structure  
Ten folders are created in a memory card in  
addition to those in the built-in memory.  
The structure of folders and track files is  
somewhat different from that of the built-in  
memory (page 85).  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Memory,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
PNotes  
• Do not insert or remove a memory card  
during recording/playback. Doing so may  
cause a malfunction of the PCM recorder.  
• Do not remove a memory card while  
“Accessing...” appears on the display  
window or the ACCESS indicator flashes in  
orange. Doing so may damage the data.  
• If a memory card is not recognized, remove  
it and then insert it into the PCM recorder  
again.  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Memory Card,” and then press N  
PLAY/ENTER.  
• Close the cover of the memory card slot  
firmly. Also, do not insert any liquid, metal,  
flammable or any object other than a  
memory card into the slot. Doing so may  
cause fire, electric shock, or malfunctions.  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
To use the built-in memory  
Select “Built-In Memory” in step 3.  
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recorder automatically switches its  
destination to the other memory media and  
continues recording (Cross-Memory  
Recording).  
To start recording  
Select the folder and press z REC to enter  
recording standby mode. Then press X  
PAUSE or N PLAY/ENTER to start  
recording.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
For automatic recording, see “Recording”  
on page 22. For manual recording, see  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Detail Menu,” and then press N  
PLAY/ENTER.  
Recording across memory  
media –  
Cross-Memory Recording  
> FF/ v,  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Cross-Memory Recording,” and then  
press N PLAY/ENTER.  
. FR/ V  
MENU  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
x STOP  
When the memory currently being used  
becomes full during recording, the PCM  
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4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“ON,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
When the recording stops, the PCM  
recorder stops at the beginning of the new  
track.  
PNotes  
• If the other memory media is also full, a  
message is displayed and the PCM recorder  
stops recording.  
• When you play back the original track  
recorded with Cross-Memory Recording, the  
PCM recorder does not play the succeeding  
track automatically.  
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
To cancel Cross-Memory  
Recording  
Select “OFF” in step 4.  
• Before attempting Cross-Memory  
Recording, check to see if the memory card  
is detected in the “Memory” menu in  
advance (page 38).  
When the current memory media  
becomes full during recording  
The following message appears on the  
display window. Recording continues as a  
new track in a recordable folder of the  
smallest folder number available for the  
other memory media.  
A new track is created with a new file  
name.  
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Changing the Recording Settings  
• LPCM (Linear PCM): This is a WAV file  
Selecting the recording  
mode  
and you can record the sound without  
compression, providing higher quality  
than MP3. On the other hand, the file size  
is large, it takes time to copy to a  
computer, and the available recording  
time in the PCM recorder is shorter than  
MP3. We recommend this recording  
mode for recording when the sound  
quality is important.  
• MP3: A standard method of sound  
compression, which can be played back  
using many different kinds of computers.  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
MENU  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
x STOP  
You can select the recording mode in the  
menu when the PCM recorder is in the stop  
mode.  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“REC Mode,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
About the recording modes  
The PCM recorder is compatible with 2  
types of recording modes: LPCM (Linear  
PCM) and MP3. The features offered by  
each are as follows.  
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3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
the desired recording mode, and then  
press N PLAY/ENTER.  
z About the sampling frequency  
and quantifying bit number  
• Sampling frequency is a value that  
represents how many times an analog signal  
is converted into a digital signal (A/D  
conversion) per second. The larger the value  
of sampling frequency, the better the sound  
quality, but also the larger the amount of  
data.  
• Quantifying bit number is a value that  
represents the amount of data it takes for  
1second of audio. The larger the value of the  
bit number, the larger amount of data it takes  
and the better the sound quality.  
LPCM (Not  
LPCM 22.05kHz/16bit  
compressed)  
LPCM 44.10kHz/16bit*  
LPCM 44.10kHz/24bit  
LPCM 48.00kHz/16bit  
LPCM 48.00kHz/24bit  
LPCM 96.00kHz/16bit  
LPCM 96.00kHz/24bit  
mode  
You can  
record with  
higher sound  
quality.  
Setting the microphone  
sensitivity  
MP3  
(compressed)  
mode  
MP3 44.10kHz/64kbps**  
MP3 44.10kHz/128kbps  
MP3 44.10kHz/320kbps  
You can  
record with  
higher sound  
quality.  
*
default setting  
** for a long-time recording  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
PNote  
You cannot set the recording mode while  
recording.  
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You can set the sensitivity of the built-in  
microphones and an external microphone  
connected to the m (microphone) jack of  
the PCM recorder. Switch the MIC  
SENS(ATT) switch according to the  
recording conditions or to suit your  
purposes, when the PCM recorder is either  
stopped or is recording.  
Cutting out low frequency –  
the LCF function  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
HI (high)* Usually select this position.  
• The microphone attenuator is  
set to “HI.” (In manual  
recording)  
MENU  
• The microphone sensitivity is  
set to high. (In automatic  
recording)  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
x STOP  
LOW  
Select this position to record a  
sudden loud sound.  
• The microphone attenuator is  
set to “LOW.” (In manual  
recording)  
• The microphone sensitivity is  
set to low. (In automatic  
recording)  
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 air conditioner noise, roaring  
noise from wind, etc.; therefore you can  
record a track more clearly.  
* The microphone sensitivity is set to “HI” when  
you purchase the PCM recorder.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
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2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“LCF(Low Cut Filter),” and then press  
N PLAY/ENTER.  
Preventingsounddistortion–  
the LIMITER function  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“ON,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
MENU  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
x STOP  
During the stop or recording mode, you can  
set the LIMITER function.  
The LCF function is set to “OFF” when  
you purchase the PCM recorder.  
When the “LIMITER” is set to “ON,” the  
input sound that is too loud is adjusted  
automatically to the maximum input level  
to prevent sound distortion.  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
To cancel the LCF function  
Set “LCF(Low Cut Filter)” to “OFF” in  
step 3.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
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2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Detail Menu,” and then press N  
PLAY/ENTER.  
To cancel the LIMITER function  
Set “LIMITER” to “OFF” in step 4.  
PNotes  
• When the REC LEVEL switch is set to  
“AUTO,” the LIMITER function does not  
work.  
• When the “LIMITER” is set to “ON,” the  
limiter function of the PCM recorder covers  
the input from the maximum input level to  
+12 dB. If the input exceeds this limit,  
sounds may be distorted.  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“LIMITER,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“ON,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
The LIMITER function is set to “OFF”  
when you purchase the PCM recorder.  
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
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Recording via Other Devices  
You can record from an external  
Recording with an external  
microphone  
microphone. When an external microphone  
is connected, the built-in microphones and  
the input from the LINE IN jack become  
disabled.  
Stereo  
microphone  
1 Connect an external microphone to the  
m (microphone) jack when the PCM  
recorder is in the stop mode.  
m (microphone) jack  
“Plug In Power” appears in the display  
window.  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
If “Plug In Power” is not displayed, set it  
in the menu (page 82).  
2 Press> FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“ON,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
REC LEVEL  
z REC  
N PLAY/ENTER  
When a plug in power type microphone  
is connected, power is automatically  
supplied to the microphone from the  
PCM recorder.  
X PAUSE  
x STOP  
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3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
Recording from other  
equipment  
4 Set the REC LEVEL switch to “AUTO”  
for automatic recording, or “MANUAL”  
for manual recording.  
Tape recorder or CD  
player  
Audio  
5 Press z REC.  
connecting  
The PCM recorder enters the recording  
standby mode. The built-in microphones  
and input from the LINE IN are  
automatically cut off.  
cable  
LINE IN  
You can adjust the microphone  
sensitivity with the MIC SENS(ATT)  
switch (page 42).  
REC LEVEL  
6 To start recording, press X PAUSE or  
N PLAY/ENTER.  
z REC  
7 When “MANUAL” has been selected in  
step 4, adjust the recording level with the  
REC LEVEL dial.  
N PLAY/ENTER  
X PAUSE  
8 To stop recording, press x STOP.  
z Recommended microphones (not  
x STOP  
supplied)  
We recommend you use the Sony  
ECM-MS957 electret condenser microphone.  
You can make music files without using the  
computer by recording the sound from  
other equipment connected to the PCM  
recorder. When an external equipment is  
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connected, the built-in microphones  
become disabled.  
z Recommended audio connecting  
cable (not supplied)  
We recommend you use Sony RK-G129 audio  
connecting cable (not supplied).  
1 Connect an external equipment to the  
PCM recorder in the stop mode.  
PNote  
Connect the audio output jacks (stereo  
minijack) of external equipment to the  
LINE IN jack of the PCM recorder using  
a Sony audio connecting cable (not  
supplied).  
When both m (microphone) jack and LINE IN  
jack are connected with an external  
microphone and an external device  
respectively, the input from the m  
(microphone) jack has the priority. When  
using the input from the LINE IN jack, remove  
an external microphone from the m  
(microphone) jack.  
2 Set the REC LEVEL switch to “AUTO”  
for automatic recording, or “MANUAL”  
for manual recording.  
3 Press z REC.  
The PCM recorder enters the recording  
standby mode.  
4 Start playback with the connected  
external equipment.  
5 To start recording, press X PAUSE or  
N PLAY/ENTER.  
6 When “MANUAL” has been selected in  
step 2, adjust the recording level with the  
REC LEVEL dial.  
7 To stop recording, press x STOP.  
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Other Playback Operations  
Changing the Playback Method  
• Level meter display  
You can play back a track while checking  
the recorded levels.  
Changing the display during  
playback  
You can change the display during  
playback between the file information  
display and the level meter display.  
• File information display  
level meter  
Title name  
Artist name  
File name  
Selecting the level meter display  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
Current folder icon  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
A track recorded using the PCM recorder  
is displayed as follows.  
: Track title name: Date  
(yymmdd)_file number (e.g.  
090101_01)  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Detail Menu,” and then press N  
PLAY/ENTER.  
: Artist name (e.g. My Recording)  
File Name: Date (yymmdd)_file number  
_file extension (e.g.  
090101_01.wav)  
: Current folder name: 01 (FOLDER  
01) to 10 (FOLDER 10)  
You can change the folder name, title,  
artist name, and/or file name using your  
computer.  
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3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Level Meter in Playback,” and then  
press N PLAY/ENTER.  
Listening the playback  
sounds with the  
headphones or external  
speakers  
• To listen with the headphones:  
Connect stereo headphones (not supplied)  
to the i/LINE OUT (headphone/line  
output) jack. The built-in speaker will be  
automatically disconnected. Adjust the  
volume with the VOLUME +/– buttons.  
• To listen from an external speaker:  
Connect the speaker cord of the carrying  
case speaker CKS-M10 (not supplied) to  
the i/LINE OUT (headphone/line  
output) jack of the PCM recorder. Adjust  
the volume with the VOLUME +/–  
buttons.  
4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“ON,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
Or use a Sony audio connecting cable (not  
supplied) to connect the microphone or  
line input jack of an external active or  
passive speaker (not supplied) with the i/  
LINE OUT (headphone/line output) jack  
of the PCM recorder.  
The Level Meter in Playback function is  
set to “OFF” when you purchase the  
PCM recorder.  
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
To display file information  
Set “Level Meter in Playback” to “OFF in step  
3.  
PNotes  
• Set “Audio Out” in the menu to  
“Headphones” to use the i/LINE OUT  
(headphone/line output) jack as a  
headphone.  
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• When “Audio Out” in the menu is set to  
“LINE OUT,” do not connect headphones;  
the playback sound from the headphones  
will be very loud.  
back rapidly, and normal playback will start  
at the point you release the button.  
• If the last track is long and you wish to start  
playback at a later part of the track, press and  
hold > FF/ v to go to the end of the track,  
and then press . FR/ V while “TRACK  
END” is lit to go back to the desired point.  
• For tracks other than the last one, go to the  
beginning of the next track and play  
backward to the desired point.  
Quickly locating the point  
you wish to start playback –  
Easy Search  
When “Easy Search” is set to “ON” in the  
menu, you can quickly locate the point at  
which you wish to start playback by  
pressing > FF/ v or . FR/ V  
Selecting the playback  
mode  
repeatedly during playback (page 77). You  
can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing  
. FR/ V once, or advance approx. 10  
seconds by pressing > FF/ v once. This  
function is useful for locating a desired  
point in a long recording, such as in a  
recording of musical instruments.  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
MENU  
z When tracks are played back to  
the end of the last track  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
• When you play back or fast play back to the  
end of the last track, “TRACK END” lights  
up for approx. 5 seconds.  
x STOP  
• When “TRACK END” goes off, the PCM  
recorder will stop at the beginning of the last  
track.  
• If you press and hold . FR/ V while  
“TRACK END” is lit, the tracks are played  
You can select the playback mode in the  
menu.  
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1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode  
when the PCM recorder is in the stop or  
playback mode.  
ALL  
All the tracks are played back  
continuously.  
1
One track is played back repeatedly.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
Tracks in one folder are played back  
repeatedly.  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Play Mode,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
ALL All the tracks are played back  
repeatedly.  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
Playing back repeatedly  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“1,” “ ,” “ALL,” “  
1,” “  
,” or  
ALL,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
A-B  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
1
A track is played back.  
Tracks in one folder are played back  
continuously.  
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• 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.  
Playing back a track repeatedly  
During playback, press and hold N PLAY/  
ENTER until “ 1” appears. The selected  
track will be played back repeatedly.  
To resume normal playback, press N  
PLAY/ENTER again.  
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  
the finishing point B.  
A-B” is displayed and the specified  
(repeat) A-B again to specify  
section is played back repeatedly.  
Other operations  
• To resume normal playback:  
Press N PLAY/ENTER.  
• To stop A-B Repeat playback:  
Press x STOP.  
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Changing the Playback Sounds  
1 Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to  
Adjusting the playback  
speed – the DPC function  
“ON.”  
2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“DPC(Speed Control),” and then press  
N PLAY/ENTER.  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
MENU  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
x STOP  
4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to adjust  
the playback speed.  
Press > FF/ v to increase the speed, or  
. FR/ V to make it slower. Every time  
the button is pressed, you can decrease  
the speed by 5% for – from –75% to 0%,  
and increase the speed by 10% for +  
between 0% and 100%.  
When you slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL)  
(Digital Pitch Speed Control) switch to  
“ON,” you can adjust the playback speed  
between +100% and –75% of normal speed  
in the menu.  
The track is played back in natural tones  
thanks to the digital processing function.  
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Adjusting the playback  
tones – Key Control  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
5 Press N PLAY/ENTER to execute the  
playback speed.  
MENU  
6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
7 Press N PLAY/ENTER to start  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
playback.  
Tracks are played back at the selected  
playback speed.  
x STOP  
To resume normal playback  
Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to  
“OFF.”  
You can adjust the playback sounds in  
semitones higher or lower, each in 6 step  
(Key Control), whichever is best suited for  
practicing songs to the recorded  
accompaniment.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Key Control,” and then press N  
PLAY/ENTER.  
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Key control  
setting  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to adjust  
the playback tone.  
To resume normal playback  
sounds  
Press > FF/ v to adjust the sounds by  
a halftone higher (#1 to #6), or . FR/  
V to adjust it by a halftone lower (21 to  
26), each in 6 steps.  
Select “0” in step 3.  
Reinforcing the bass  
sound – Effect  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
4 Press N PLAY/ENTER to set the  
playback tone.  
MENU  
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
6 Press N PLAY/ENTER to start  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
playback.  
Tracks are played back at the selected  
tone. The setting ( #1 to #6, 21 to 26) is  
displayed on the display window.  
x STOP  
You can set the bass sound you want for the  
playback in the menu.  
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1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode  
when the PCM recorder is in the stop or  
playback mode.  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
5 Press N PLAY/ENTER to start  
playback.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
Tracks are played back with the selected  
effect.  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Effect,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
PNotes  
• When you play back using the built-in  
speaker, this setting does not work.  
• When “LINE OUT” is selected in “Audio  
Out” in the menu, the Effect function does  
not work.  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
effect you want for the playback, and  
then press N PLAY/ENTER.  
Bass1 Emphasizes the bass sound.  
Bass2 Emphasizes the bass sound even more.  
OFF The Effect function does not work.  
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Playback via Other Devices  
the audio input connector (stereo  
minijack) of other equipment using an  
audio connecting cable.  
Recording with other  
equipment  
Tape recorder, etc.  
2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode in  
the stop mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
i/LINE OUT  
jack  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Detail Menu,” and then press N  
PLAY/ENTER.  
Audio  
connecting  
cable  
x STOP  
N PLAY/ENTER  
4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Audio Out,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
You can record the sound of the PCM  
recorder with other equipment.  
Before you start recording, we recommend  
you to make a trial recording first.  
1 Connect the i/LINE OUT (headphone/  
line output) jack of the PCM recorder to  
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5 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“LINE OUT,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
PNotes  
• To listen playback with the headphones, set  
“Audio Out” to “Headphones” (page 50).  
• If input from an external equipment is  
distorted, select “Headphones” in step 5 and  
adjust the volume with VOLUME +/–  
buttons.  
• When “LINE OUT” is selected, the Effect  
function does not work.  
• While the “LINE OUT” is selected, you  
cannot adjust the output volume with the  
VOLUME +/– buttons.  
“Headphones” is selected when you  
purchase the PCM recorder.  
6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
7 Press N PLAY/ENTER to start  
playback and at the same time set the  
connected equipment to the recording  
mode.  
A track from the PCM recorder will be  
recorded on the equipment connected.  
8 Press x STOP on the PCM recorder and  
the connected equipment at the same  
time to stop recording.  
z Recommended audio connecting  
cable (not supplied)  
You can use Sony audio connecting cables  
RK-G129 (not supplied).  
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Editing Tracks  
Adding a Mark to a Track  
The  
(track mark) icon flashes three  
Using a track mark  
times, and a track mark is added.  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
MENU  
z Using the remote commander  
N PLAY/ENTER  
T-MARK  
When the supplied remote commander is  
connected, you can also press T-MARK button  
on the remote commander to add a track mark.  
PNotes  
• You can add a track mark only to a track  
recorded using the PCM recorder. You  
cannot add a track mark to an MP3/WMA/  
AAC-LC (m4a)/LPCM (WAV) file copied  
from a computer.  
• You cannot add a track mark at a point  
within 0.5 seconds from another track mark.  
• You cannot add a track mark at the very  
beginning or at the very end of the track.  
x STOP  
Adding a track mark  
You can add a track mark at a point at  
which you would like to divide a track later  
or locate during playback.  
You can add a maximum of 98 track marks  
to each track.  
• If there are already 98 track marks in a track,  
you cannot add any more track marks.  
During recording, playback, or pausing,  
press the T-MARK button at the position  
you want to add a track mark.  
• When a track mark is added during  
playback, the playback stops.  
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4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Delete T-MARK(Track Mark),” and  
then press N PLAY/ENTER.  
Locating a track mark and  
starting playback at the track  
mark  
In the stop mode, press > FF/ v or .  
The message “Delete T-MARK(Track  
Mark)?” is displayed.  
FR/ V. When the  
(track mark) icon  
flashes once, press N PLAY/ENTER  
Dividing a track at all the track  
mark positions  
Select “Divide All T-MARK(Track  
Marks)” from the Divide menu.  
Deleting a track mark  
5 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Execute,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
1 Stop at a position after the track mark  
you would like to delete.  
A deletion animation and the message  
“Deleting...” appear. The selected track  
mark will be deleted.  
2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Delete,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
The Delete menu is displayed.  
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Adding a “TAKE” or “KEEP”  
to a file name  
Stop position  
Delete T-Mark  
The track mark just before the stop  
position will be deleted.  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
MENU  
Deleting all the track marks in  
the selected track at one time  
Select a track from which you would like to  
delete the track marks, and then select  
“Delete All T-MARK(Track Marks)” in  
step 4. All the track marks will be deleted at  
one time.  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
x STOP  
You can add a “TAKE” or “KEEP” to a file  
name of a track, so that you can narrow  
down your selections to only marked files.  
This feature is useful when you want to  
select one from many recordings, by adding  
a “TAKE” to the ones most likely to be  
selected, or adding a “KEEP” to the ones  
that you would like to save just for possible  
selection.  
1 Display the track from which you would  
like to add a “TAKE” or “KEEP” to the  
file name.  
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2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
A suffix (“TAKE” or “KEEP”) is added  
to the file name of the track.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Add “TAKE”,” and then press N  
PLAY/ENTER.  
6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
Removing “TAKE” or “KEEP” from  
the file name of a track  
Select “Remove “TAKE/KEEP”” in step 4.  
4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Add “TAKE”,” or “Add “KEEP”,” and  
then press N PLAY/ENTER.  
A confirmation message is displayed.  
5 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Execute,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
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3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Protect,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
Protecting a track  
A confirmation message is displayed.  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
MENU  
4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Execute,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
The track is protected and added with a  
(protect) indicator.  
x STOP  
To prevent a track from being accidentally  
deleted or edited, you can protect an  
important track. A protected track is  
marked with the  
(protect) indicator and  
is regarded as a read-only file you cannot  
delete or edit.  
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
To release protection  
Select the protected file, and then proceed  
with the steps 1 through 5. The protection is  
released.  
1 Display the track which you would like  
to protect.  
2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
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Arranging Tracks  
PNotes  
• You cannot copy a track that the PCM  
recorder does not recognize.  
Copying a track to the other  
memory  
• Before starting to copy the target track, make  
sure to check the battery remain indication.  
If the batteries are weak, you may not be  
able to copy tracks (page 13).  
• If the remaining memory capacity of the  
destination memory is insufficient, you may  
not be able to copy tracks.  
> FF/ v, .  
FR/ V  
MENU  
1 Select the track you want to copy.  
When you want to copy a track from a  
memory card to the built-in memory, set  
the “Memory” in the menu to “Memory  
N PLAY/ENTER  
x STOP  
2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
Memory card slot  
You can copy tracks between the built-in  
memory and a memory card, which is  
useful in saving a backup. Before starting  
the operation, insert a memory card to be  
used for copying into the memory card slot.  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“File Copy,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
The message “Copy to Memory Card  
Select Folder” or “Copy to Built-In  
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Memory Select Folder” is displayed and  
the folder selection window is displayed.  
PNote  
Do not remove or insert a memory card, or  
turn off the PCM recorder while copying. Files  
may be damaged.  
Dividing a track into two  
4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
the folder that you want to copy the track  
into, and then press N PLAY/ENTER.  
> FF/ v,  
“Copying...” is displayed and the track is  
copied to the end in the destination  
folder.  
. FR/ V  
MENU  
A file will be copied with the identical  
file name. The artist name and other  
settings will also be retained.  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
x STOP  
You can divide a track during playback, so  
that the track is divided into two parts, and  
the respective tracks are suffixed with “_1”  
and “_2.” You can also divide a track at  
each and every track mark.  
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
To cancel the copy operation  
Press x STOP before step 4.  
By dividing a track, you can easily find the  
point from which you want to start  
playback when you make a long recording.  
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You can divide a track until the total  
number of tracks in the folder reaches 99.  
A period for approximately 4 seconds  
from the dividing point will be played  
back repeatedly.  
Dividing a track at the current  
position  
1 Stop the track at the position where you  
want to divide a track.  
2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
5 Adjust the position to be divided, if you  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
wish.  
Press > FF/ v to move the position  
backward, or . FR/ V to move it  
forward.  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Divide,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
The Divide menu is displayed.  
You can adjust the position to be divided  
by approximately 0.3 seconds in a period  
approximately 6 seconds each, both  
before and after the current position.  
4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Divide Current Position,” and then  
press N PLAY/ENTER.  
6 Press N PLAY/ENTER to execute the  
position to be divided.  
“Divide?” is displayed.  
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• You can divide a track recorded using the  
PCM recorder only. An MP3/WMA/  
AAC-LC (m4a)/LPCM (WAV) file copied  
from a computer cannot be divided.  
• Once a track is divided, you cannot return it  
to the original status again.  
• If you divide a track at the position within  
0.5 seconds from a track mark, the track  
mark will be deleted.  
7 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Execute,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
“Dividing...” appears, and the divided  
tracks will be suffixed with a sequential  
number (“_1” for the original track, and  
“_2” for the new track).”  
• Because of the system limitations, you  
cannot divide a track at the very beginning or  
end of the track.  
Dividing a track at all the track  
mark positions  
1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of “Dividing a track  
display the Divide menu.  
track 1  
track 1  
track 2  
track 3  
track 3  
v
f
A track is divided.  
track 2_1  
track 2_2  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Divide All T-MARK(Track Marks),”  
and then press N PLAY/ENTER.  
A suffix made up of a sequential number is  
added to each of the divided files.  
“Divide All T-MARK(Track Marks)?” is  
displayed.  
8 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
PNotes  
• You need a certain amount of free space in  
the memory to divide a track. For details, see  
• When you divide a track with a title and  
artist name, the new track has the same title,  
and artist name.  
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3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Execute,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
z Tip  
To cancel division during the operation at all  
the remaining track marks, press x STOP.  
The tracks that have been divided before the  
cancellation remain divided.  
“Dividing...” appears, and the track is  
divided at all the track mark positions.  
The tracks divided from a single track  
will be suffixed with a sequential number  
(_1 and so on).  
Deleting all tracks in a folder  
MENU  
Track1  
A track is divided.  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
Track1_1 Track1_2  
Track1_3  
A suffix made up of a sequential number is  
added each of the divided files.  
x STOP  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
PNote  
To play a divided track  
If the selected folder contains a protected  
track, you cannot delete the track.  
Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to display  
the track number, as the divided tracks now  
each have different track numbers.  
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1 Select the folder containing the tracks  
you want to delete when the PCM  
recorder is in the stop mode.  
5 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Execute,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
“Deleting...” appears in the display  
window and all tracks in the selected  
folder will be deleted.  
2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Delete,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
The Delete menu is displayed.  
6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
To cancel deleting  
Select “Cancel” in step 5, and then press  
N PLAY/ENTER.  
4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
“Delete All,” and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
A confirmation message is displayed.  
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About the Menu Function  
Making Settings for the Menu  
> FF/ v,  
. FR/ V  
3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
MENU  
the setting that you want to set, and then  
press N PLAY/ENTER.  
N PLAY/  
ENTER  
x STOP  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
4 Press x STOP or MENU to exit the  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
menu mode.  
PNote  
If you do not press any button for 1 minute, the  
menu mode is automatically cancelled and the  
window will return to the normal display.  
To return to the previous window  
Press MENU during the menu mode.  
2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
the menu item for which you want to  
make setting, and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
To exit the menu mode  
Press x STOP.  
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Menu settings  
Menu items  
Settings  
Operation mode  
: the setting can be made/  
— : the setting cannot be made)  
(a  
Stop  
Playback Recording  
mode  
mode  
mode  
a
a
a
Divide  
Divide Current Position  
Execute, Cancel  
DivideAllT-MARK(Track Execute, Cancel  
Marks)  
a
a
a
Delete  
Delete All  
Execute, Cancel  
Execute, Cancel  
Delete T-MARK(Track  
Mark)  
a
Delete All T-MARK(Track Execute, Cancel  
Marks)  
a
a
File Copy  
Execute, Cancel  
Add “TAKE”  
Add “TAKE”, Add “KEEP”, Remove  
“TAKE/KEEP”  
a
a
a
Protect  
Execute, Cancel  
Memory  
REC Mode  
Built-In Memory, Memory Card  
LPCM 22.05kHz/16bit, LPCM 44.10kHz/  
16bit, LPCM 44.10kHz/24bit, LPCM  
48.00kHz/16bit, LPCM 48.00kHz/24bit,  
LPCM 96.00kHz/16bit, LPCM 96.00kHz/  
24bit, MP3 44.10kHz/64kbps, MP3  
44.10kHz/128kbps, MP3 44.10kHz/320kbps  
a
a
a
LCF(Low Cut Filter)  
DPC(Speed Control)  
ON, OFF  
a
–75 % to +100%  
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Menu items  
Settings  
Operation mode  
: the setting can be made/  
— : the setting cannot be made)  
(a  
Stop  
Playback Recording  
mode  
mode  
mode  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Effect  
Bass1, Bass2, OFF  
a
Key Control  
Easy Search  
Play Mode  
Detail Menu  
Format  
2
1 to  
ON, OFF  
1, , ALL,  
2
6,  
#
1 to  
#6  
a
a
1,  
,
ALL  
a
a
Execute, Cancel  
Clock  
_ _ y _ _ m _ _ d _ _ : _ _  
ON, OFF  
LED  
Backlight  
Language  
10 SEC, 60 SEC, Always-ON, OFF  
Deutsch (German), English,  
Español (Spanish), Français (French),  
Italiano (Italian), Русский (Russian),  
(Japanese),  
(Chinese),  
(Korean),  
(Chinese),  
(Thai)  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Level Meter in Playback  
ON, OFF  
Battery Setting  
LIMITER  
Alkaline Battery, NiMH Battery  
ON, OFF  
PRE REC  
ON, OFF  
Audio Out  
Headphones, LINE OUT  
ON, OFF  
Plug In Power  
Cross-Memory Recording ON, OFF  
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Menu items  
Divide  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Divide a track into two.  
Divide Current A track will be divided into two at the current position.  
Position  
Divide All T-  
MARK(Track  
Marks)  
A track will be divided at all the track mark positions.  
Delete  
Delete tracks or track marks.  
30, 61,  
Delete All  
All tracks in the selected folder will be deleted.  
Press  
to return to the folder window before deleting the  
tracks and select a folder from which all tracks are to be deleted,  
and then go to the menu window and select “Execute.”  
Delete T-  
MARK(Track  
Mark)  
The track mark just before the current position will be deleted.  
Delete All T-  
MARK(Track  
Marks)  
All the track marks of the selected track will be deleted.  
File Copy  
Copy the selected track from the built-in memory to the desired  
folder on a memory card, or from a memory card to the desired  
folder in the built-in memory.  
Before attempting to copy a track, select the track to be copied  
and then go to the menu window.  
Add “TAKE”  
Add “TAKE” or “KEEP” to the file name of the selected track.  
Add “TAKE”*:  
Add “TAKE” to the file name of the selected track.  
Add “KEEP”:  
Add “KEEP” to the file name of the selected track.  
Remove “TAKE/KEEP”:  
Remove “TAKE” or “KEEP” from the file name of the  
selected track.  
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Menu items  
Protect  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Protect the selected track to prevent the track from being deleted  
or divided.  
Execute:  
Protect the selected track. If you specify a track which has  
already been protected, cancel the protection.  
Cancel*:  
Protection or cancel protection is not executed.  
Memory  
Select the memory in which you want to save a track, or which  
contains the track you want to play, edit, or copy.  
Built-In Memory*:  
The built-in memory of the PCM recorder is selected.  
Memory Card:  
The memory card inserted in the memory card slot is selected.  
PNote  
When no memory card is currently inserted in the PCM recorder,  
the built-in memory is automatically selected.  
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Menu items  
REC Mode  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Set the sampling frequency and quantifying bit number for  
recording:  
LPCM (not compressed) mode  
LPCM 22.05kHz/16bit  
LPCM 44.10kHz/16bit*  
LPCM 44.10kHz/24bit  
LPCM 48.00kHz/16bit  
LPCM 48.00kHz/24bit  
LPCM 96.00kHz/16bit  
LPCM 96.00kHz/24bit  
You can record with higher sound  
quality.  
MP3 (compressed) mode  
MP3 44.10kHz/64kbps  
(for a long-time recording)  
MP3 44.10kHz/128kbps  
MP3 44.10kHz/320kbps  
You can record with higher  
sound quality.  
z About the sampling frequency and quantifying  
bit number  
• Sampling frequency is a value that represents how many times  
an analog signal is converted into a digital signal (A/D  
conversion) per second. The larger the value of sampling  
frequency, the better the sound quality, but also the larger the  
amount of data.  
• Quantifying bit number is a value that represents the amount of  
data it takes for one second of audio. The larger the value of the  
bit number, the larger amount of data it takes and the better the  
sound quality.  
LCF(Low Cut Filter) Set the LCF(Low Cut Filter) function to cut a low frequency to  
reduce the roaring noise from wind or noises such as those of air  
conditioner fans; therefore you can record a track more clearly.  
ON:  
The LCF function is activated.  
OFF*:  
The LCF function is cancelled.  
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Menu items  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
DPC(Speed Control) Set the DPC(Speed Control) function.  
You can adjust the playback speed between +100% and –75% of  
normal speed in the menu.You can set the speed by 5% for – from  
–75% to 0%, 10% for + between 0% and 100%.  
(–30%*)  
Effect  
Set the effect you want for the playback in the menu.  
Bass1:  
The bass sound is emphasized.  
Bass2:  
The bass sound is emphasized even more.  
OFF*:  
The Effect function does not work.  
PNotes  
• When playing back tracks using a built-in speaker, the Effect  
function does not work.  
• When “LINE OUT” is selected, the Effect function does not  
work.  
Key Control  
Easy Search  
Adjust the playback sounds in semitones higher or lower.  
You can adjust from #1 to #6, and 21 to 26. (0*)  
Set the easy search function.  
ON:  
You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing > FF/  
v and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing . FR/ V.  
This function is useful when attempting to locate desired point  
in a long recording.  
OFF*:  
The easy search function does not work. When you press .  
FR/ V or > FF/ v, a track will be moved forward or  
backward.  
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Menu items  
Play Mode  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Set the playback mode.  
1:  
A track is played back.  
*:  
Tracks in one folder are played back continuously.  
ALL:  
All the tracks are played back continuously.  
1:  
One track is played back repeatedly.  
:
Tracks in one folder are played back repeatedly.  
ALL:  
All the tracks are played back repeatedly.  
Detail Menu  
Format  
Format the memory currently selected in “Memory” setting in the  
menu, deleting all the data in the memory and resetting the folder  
structure to its default status.  
Execute:  
“Formatting...” appears and the memory will be formatted.  
Cancel*:  
The memory will not be formatted.  
PNotes  
• Do not use your computer to format a memory card you use  
with the PCM recorder. Format it with the formatting function  
of the PCM recorder.  
• Once the memory has been deleted, you cannot retrieve the data  
that was deleted.  
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Menu items  
Clock  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Set the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in  
sequence.  
(09y01m01d 0:00*)  
z Tip  
The clock is displayed in 24-hour system.  
0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon  
LED  
Turn the operation of ACCESS indicator, peak level indicators,  
z REC button, N PLAY/ENTER button, and X PAUSE button  
on or off during operation.  
ON*:  
During recording or playback, the indicators light or flash.  
OFF:  
The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during  
operation.  
PNote  
When the PCM recorder is connected to a computer, the  
operation indicators light or flash even if “LED” is set to “OFF.”  
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Menu items  
Backlight  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Turn the backlight in the display window on or off.  
10 SEC*:  
The backlight in the display window lights up for approx. 10  
seconds.  
60 SEC: The backlight in the display window lights up for  
approx. 60 seconds.  
Always-ON:  
The backlight in the display window lights up always.  
OFF:  
The backlight in the display window does not light, even  
during operation.  
PNote  
When you select “Always-ON,” the batteries will be consumed  
quickly. When you use the PCM recorder with batteries, we  
recommend you select other options than “Always-ON.”  
Language  
Set the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names,  
file names, etc.: Deutsch (German), English*, Español (Spanish),  
Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Русский (Russian),  
(Japanese),  
(Chinese),  
(Korean),  
(Thai)  
(Chinese),  
Level Meter in Set whether the level meter is displayed on the display window  
Playback  
when a track is being played back.  
ON: The level meter will be displayed.  
OFF*: The artist name and title name of the track will be displayed.  
Battery Setting Set the battery type for the PCM recorder.  
Alkaline Battery*:  
Select this option to use alkaline batteries for the PCM  
recorder.  
NiMH Battery:  
Select this option to use rechargeable batteries (not supplied)  
for the PCM recorder.  
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Menu items  
LIMITER  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Set the input level automatically to prevent the sound distortion  
that may occur when a too loud sound is input in Manual  
recording.  
ON:  
The LIMITER function is activated.  
OFF*:  
The LIMITER function is cancelled.  
PNote  
This feature is effective only when REC LEVEL switch is set to  
“MANUAL.”  
z On the limiter circuit  
• The limiter circuit functions to keep the signal level below the  
maximum input level. When a loud sound is input suddenly, the  
excess part of the sound is automatically set within the range of  
the maximum input level in order to prevent distortion.  
• The limiter circuit of the PCM recorder does not compensate  
for clipping when audio over 12 dB is input. In this case, sound  
may be distorted.  
PRE REC  
Set the pre-recording function on and off. The pre-recording  
function allows you to record sound sources for approximately 5  
seconds prior to the point when the recording is started. Sounds  
for approximately 5 seconds are buffered in the memory.  
ON:  
The pre-recording function is activated.  
OFF*:  
The pre-recording function is cancelled.  
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Menu items  
Audio Out  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Set the output of the i/LINE OUT (headphone/line output) jack.  
Headphones*: You can use the jack as a headphone jack. Select  
this option to listen playback sound with the headphones (not  
supplied) or an external speaker.  
LINE OUT: You can use the jack as a line output jack. Select this  
option to connect an external recorder such as a tape recorder  
for recording playback sound of the PCM recorder.  
PNotes  
• If “LINE OUT” is selected, do not connect headphones; the  
playback sound from the headphones will be very loud.  
• If “LINE OUT” is selected, you cannot adjust output volume  
with the VOLUME +/– buttons and cannot use the Effect  
function.  
Plug In Power Set the Plug In Power function on and off. When a microphone  
compatible with the Plug In Power function is connected to the  
m (microphone) jack of the PCM recorder, the PCM recorder  
can supply power to the microphone.  
ON*: The PCM recorder supplies power to the connected Plug In  
Power type microphone.  
OFF: The PCM recorder does not supply power to a connected  
microphone.  
Cross-Memory Set the Cross-Memory Recording function on and off. When the  
Recording  
memory currently selected in the “Memory” setting in the menu  
becomes full during recording, the PCM recorder automatically  
switches its destination to the other memory media and continues  
recording (Cross-Memory Recording). The new recording is  
saved as another track.  
ON: The Cross-Memory Recording function is activated.  
OFF*: The Cross-Memory Recording function is disabled.  
Recording stops when the memory currently being selected  
becomes full.  
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Utilizing Your Computer  
Using the PCM recorder with Your Computer  
When the PCM recorder is connected to  
your computer, it is recognized by the  
computer, and you can transfer data  
between them.  
z System requirements for your  
computer  
®
z When you are using Windows  
2000 Professional  
Copying tracks from the PCM  
recorder to your computer to  
save them (page 87)  
Install the driver using  
“SonyRecorder_Driver.exe” in the PCM  
recorder.  
You can copy the tracks recorded on the  
PCM recorder to save them.  
Copying music files from your  
computer to the PCM recorder to  
play them back (page 88)  
You can copy WAV/MP3/WMA/AAC-LC  
(m4a) files saved on your computer by a  
simple drag and drop operation when you  
connect the PCM recorder to your  
computer. You can also play back the  
copied files.  
Using the PCM recorder as a  
USB memory – data storage  
function (page 90)  
You can store image data or text data saved  
on the computer temporarily in the PCM  
recorder.  
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connectors securely until each plug stops  
to the end.  
Connecting the PCM  
recorder to your computer  
2 Make sure the PCM recorder has been  
Computer  
recognized properly.  
On the Windows screen; open “My  
Computer” and make sure that “PCM  
RECORDER” has been recognized.  
To USB port  
On the Macintosh screen; make sure that  
an “PCM RECORDER” drive is  
displayed on the desktop.  
While the PCM recorder is connected to the  
computer, “Connecting” is displayed in the  
display window of the PCM recorder.  
PNotes  
• If you connect more than two USB devices  
to your computer, normal operation will not  
be guaranteed.  
USB connecting  
cable (supplied)  
• Use of this PCM recorder with a USB hub or  
a USB extension cable other than the  
supplied cable is not guaranteed.  
PCM recorder  
• A malfunction may occur depending on the  
USB devices connected at the same time.  
• Before connecting the PCM recorder to the  
computer, make sure that the batteries are  
inserted in the PCM recorder.  
• It is recommended that you disconnect the  
PCM recorder from the computer when you  
are not using the PCM recorder connected to  
the computer.  
To exchange tracks (files) between the  
PCM recorder and your computer, connect  
the PCM recorder to your computer.  
1 Connect the  
USB connector of the  
PCM recorder with the USB port of your  
running computer with the supplied  
USB connecting cable inserted into the  
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Structure of folders and  
files  
microSD card  
Built-In Memory and M2™  
“MEMORY CARD”*4  
“PCM RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD”*4  
Folder for tracks  
recorded using the  
PCM recorder  
Folder for tracks  
recorded using the  
PCM recorder  
Folder copied  
1
from your  
computer  
*
Lesson  
MUSIC  
Folder copied from  
your computer  
1
*
Lesson  
MUSIC  
POP  
POP  
1
J-POP  
*
1
J-POP  
*
2
*
2
*
3
*
3
*
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put an easy-to-remember name on the  
folder in advance.  
Folders shown in the illustration are  
examples of folder names.  
The PCM recorder can recognize up to 8  
levels of folders copied to the PCM  
recorder.  
* If you copy music files separately, they are  
classified as being in “No Folder.”  
* The volume label of the built-in memory is  
If you connect the PCM recorder to your  
computer, you can see the structure of  
folders and files of the built-in memory,  
memory card (M2™ or microSD card) on  
the computer screen.  
*2  
The folders and files are displayed on the  
computer screen as shown on the previous  
page.  
3
4
The folder indicators in the display window  
of the PCM recorder are as follows:  
“PCM RECORDER.” That of M2™ and  
microSD cards is “MEMORY CARD.”  
z Tips  
:
Folder for tracks recorded using the  
PCM recorder (They have been  
already made when you purchase  
the PCM recorder.)  
• You can rename a folder name, title, artist  
name, and file name with your computer.  
• The title or artist name, etc., registered in the  
music files can be displayed on the PCM  
recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag  
information using the software you use to  
make the music files on your computer.  
:
Folder copied from a computer  
(They are displayed when music  
files have been copied from a  
computer.)  
PNotes  
• You cannot copy more than 511 folders or  
files to the directory that is located  
immediately below “MEMORY CARD” on  
your computer. This is due to FAT file  
system limitations.  
• If no title, or artist name has been registered  
in the ID3 tag information, “Unknown” will  
be displayed.  
PNote  
You can record tracks in up to 10 folders  
(FOLDER01-10), each for the built-in  
memory and memory card, using the PCM  
recorder.  
1
* The name of a folder in which music files  
are stored will be displayed on the PCM  
recorder as it is, so it is convenient if you  
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Copying Tracks from the PCM recorder to  
Your Computer  
z To copy a track or folder  
(Drag and drop)  
You can save tracks or folders by copying  
them from the PCM recorder to your  
computer.  
1 Click and hold,  
2 drag,  
3 and then drop.  
When you wish to create a CD, you can use  
“Sound Forge Audio Studio LE,” the  
supplied software application, to create a  
CD. For the details, see the “Sound Forge  
Audio Studio LE Guide.”  
3 Disconnect the PCM recorder from your  
computer (page 91).  
PNote  
1 Connect the PCM recorder to your  
If you remove a USB connecting cable while  
the PCM recorder is transferring data to your  
computer, data may be damaged. For how to  
disconnect the PCM recorder, see page 91.  
computer (page 84).  
2 Copy tracks or folders you want to copy  
to your computer.  
Drag and drop the tracks or folders you  
want to copy from “PCM RECORDER”  
or “MEMORY CARD” to the local disc  
on your computer.  
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Copying Files from Your Computer to the  
PCM recorder and Playing Them Back  
2 Copy the folder in which the music files  
are stored to the PCM recorder.  
On the Windows screen using Explorer,  
and on the Macintosh screen using  
Finder, drag and drop the folder  
containing the music files onto “PCM  
RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD.”  
The PCM recorder can recognize up to  
You can copy music or the other audio files  
500 folders. You can copy up to 99 files  
(LPCM/MP3/WMA/AAC-LC*) from your  
computer to the PCM recorder by dragging  
total.  
and dropping them, and you can play them  
to one folder and up to 5,000 files in  
back using the PCM recorder.  
3 Disconnect the PCM recorder from your  
computer.  
You can make an LPCM/MP3/WMA/  
4 Press  
.
AAC-LC file using either a player software  
application, etc., installed on your  
computer.  
5 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
the folder ( ) in which music files are  
stored, and then press N PLAY/  
ENTER.  
* For the file formats that can be played back  
using the PCM recorder, see  
Specifications” (page 95).  
6 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select  
1 Connect the PCM recorder to your  
the music file you want to play.  
computer (page 84).  
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• The fs/bit (sampling frequency and  
quantifying bit number) information will not  
be displayed for a WAV file copied from  
your computer.  
• The bit rate information will not be  
displayed for a MP3/WMA/AAC-LC (m4a)  
file copied from your computer.  
7 Press N PLAY/ENTER to start  
playback.  
8 Press x STOP to stop playback.  
The maximum playback time (tracks*),  
when playing music files using the PCM  
recorder, is as follows.  
z Tip  
You can use your computer to change a folder  
name, track name, artist name, and file name  
of a track.  
48 kbps  
128 kbps  
256 kbps  
178hr.  
55 min.  
67 hr.  
33 hr.  
30 min.  
z To enjoy music files more  
• Selecting the playback mode  
(2,683 tracks)  
(1,005 tracks)  
(502 tracks)  
You can select the playback mode, such as  
playback of one music file, continuous  
playback of music files in one folder,  
continuous playback of all music files,  
repeat playback of one music file, repeat  
playback of music files in one folder and  
repeat playback of all music files, in the  
“Play Mode” menu (page 51).  
• Adjusting the playback speed (DPC(Speed  
Control))  
You can adjust a playback speed between  
+100% and –75% of normal speed  
(page 54).  
* In the case where tracks of 4 minutes each  
are copied to the PCM recorder.  
PNotes  
• A music file copied from your computer can  
be played back with the PCM recorder.  
Dividing a track and setting a track mark,  
however, may not be performed.  
• If you have copied music files using your  
computer, those files may not be copied in  
order of copying because of the system  
limitations. If you copy a music file one by  
one to the PCM recorder, you can display  
and play back tracks in order of copying.  
• Selecting a sound effect and tone (Key  
Control, Effect)  
• When removing the PCM recorder, see  
You can reinforce bass sound by selecting a  
sound effect from “Bass1” or “Bass2” for  
playback in the “Effect” menu (page 56).  
You can also adjust the playback tones in the  
“Key Control” menu (page 55).  
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Using the PCM Recorder as a USB Memory –  
Data Storage Function  
When the PCM recorder is connected to  
your computer using a USB connecting  
cable, image data or text data on the  
computer, as well as tracks or files recorded  
using the PCM recorder can be temporarily  
stored in the PCM recorder.  
Your computer must meet the operating  
system requirements and port environment  
to use the PCM recorder as a USB memory.  
For details on the system requirements, see  
page 95.  
PNote  
When you format the memory with the PCM  
recorder, all the data temporarily stored in the  
PCM recorder will be deleted. You cannot  
restore the data.  
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Disconnecting the PCM Recorder from Your  
Computer  
Follow the procedures below; otherwise,  
data may be damaged.  
3 Disconnect the PCM recorder from the  
USB port of the computer.  
1 Make sure that the PCM recorder is in  
the stop mode.  
2 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 “PCM  
recorder” on the desktop to “Trash” and  
drop it there.  
For details on disconnecting the PCM  
recorder from your computer, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with your  
computer.  
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Additional Information  
Precautions  
On noise  
On handling  
• Do not subject the PCM recorder to strong  
shock or vibration. Doing so may cause a  
malfunction of the PCM recorder.  
• Do not place the recorder in the following  
locations:  
– Anywhere extremely hot. Never expose it  
to temperatures above 60ºC.  
– Under direct sunlight or close to heaters  
– In a sun-heated car with the windows  
closed (especially in summer)  
– In a humid place, such as in a bathroom  
– Anywhere dusty  
• Be careful not to allow water to splash on the  
unit. The unit is not water-proof. In  
particular, be careful in the following  
situations.  
• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed  
near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp  
or a mobile phone during recording or  
playback.  
• Operation and touch noises may be recorded  
when you press the button on the PCM  
recorder, touch the case, or hold the PCM  
recorder during recording. By using the  
supplied remote commander, you can  
perform recording operations without  
touching the PCM recorder.  
• Roaring noise from wind, or other noises  
from electric fans, air conditioners, air  
cleaners, or PC fans will also be recorded.  
You can reduce the low frequencies noise by  
setting the LCF(Low Cut Filter) function  
(page 43). You can also reduce the roaring  
noise from wind by using the wind screen  
(supplied for PCM-M10P only).  
– When you have the unit in your pocket and  
go to the bathroom, etc.  
– When you bend down, the unit may drop  
into the water and may get wet.  
– When you use the unit in an environments  
where the unit is exposed to rain, snow, or  
humidity.  
– In circumstances where you get sweaty.  
If you touch the unit with wet hands or if  
you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty  
clothes, the unit may get wet.  
On safety  
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling  
or operating any motorized vehicle.  
On the built-in microphones  
The built-in microphones are high-  
performance electret condenser microphones.  
Do not expose them to strong wind or water.  
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• You may feel pain in your ears if you use the  
headphones when the ambient air is very  
dry. This is not because of a malfunction of  
the headphones, but because of static  
electricity accumulated in your body. You  
can reduce static electricity by wearing non-  
synthetic clothes that prevent the emergence  
of static electricity.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the  
unit, remove the batteries and have the unit  
checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
On using a memory card  
• When formatting (initializing) a memory  
card, make sure to use the PCM recorder to  
format it. Memory cards formatted with  
Windows or other devices may be  
recognized as incompatible media and  
cannot be used with the PCM recorder.  
If you format a memory card containing  
recorded data, the recorded data will be  
deleted. Be careful not to delete important  
data.  
• Do not leave a memory card within the reach  
of small children. They might accidentally  
swallow it.  
• Do not remove or insert a memory card  
while recording or playing back files.  
• Do not remove a memory card while  
“Accessing...” appears on the display  
window or the ACCESS indicator is flashing  
in orange. Otherwise, data may be damaged.  
• We do not guarantee the operations of all  
types of compatible memory cards with the  
PCM recorder.  
• M2™ card other than those manufactured by  
Sony have not been demonstrated as  
operable with the PCM recorder, and may  
have problems when used with the PCM  
recorder. For compatible M2™, please refer  
to the Sony web site (page 95).  
On maintenance  
To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly  
moistened in water. Do not use alcohol,  
benzine or thinner.  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your unit, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Backup recommendations  
To avoid potential risk of data loss caused  
by accidental operation or malfunction of  
the PCM recorder, we recommend that you  
save a backup copy of your recorded tracks  
on a tape recorder or to a computer, etc.  
• “MagicGate™” is copyright protection  
technology that uses encryption technology.  
The PCM recorder does not support data  
recording/playback that requires  
MagicGate™ functions.  
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• The PCM recorder does not support parallel  
data transfer.  
or in the summer, the outdoors exposed to  
direct sunlight, or a place near a heater.  
• A ROM (read-only-memory) type or write-  
protected memory card is for playback only.  
You cannot record or edit data on the card.  
• SonicStage will create a group on a Memory  
Stick™ media. The group function,  
however, cannot be used except with a  
compatible device.  
– Humid locations or locations with  
corrosive substances present.  
• When using a memory card, make sure to  
check the correct insertion direction into the  
memory card slot.  
• Data may be corrupted in the following  
cases:  
– When a memory card is removed or the  
PCM recorder is turned off during a read  
or write operation.  
– When a memory card is used in locations  
subject to static electricity or electrical  
noise.  
• We assume no responsibility for any loss or  
damage of recorded data.  
• We recommend that you save a backup copy  
of the important data.  
• Do not touch the terminal of a memory card  
with your hand or a metal object.  
• Do not strike, bend or drop a memory card.  
• Do not disassemble or modify a memory  
card.  
• Do not expose a memory card to water.  
• Do not use a memory card under the  
following conditions:  
– Locations beyond the required operating  
conditions, including locations such as the  
hot interior of a car parked in the sun and/  
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Specifications  
Hardware environment:  
– Port: USB port  
– Sound board: Sound cards compatible  
System requirements  
Operating systems:  
®
– Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack  
®
with any of the supported Microsoft  
1 or higher  
– Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1  
®
Windows operating systems  
®
PNotes  
or higher  
®
• Operation is not guaranteed if any operating  
system other than those indicated on the left  
(Windows 98 or Linux, etc.) is used.  
• 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not  
supported.  
• For the latest version information and  
compatibility with your operating system,  
please access the support home page for the  
PCM recorder:  
– Windows Vista Home Premium Service  
Pack 1 or higher  
– Windows Vista Home Basic Service  
Pack 1 or higher  
– Windows XP Media Center Edition  
2005 Service Pack 3 or higher  
– Windows XP Media Center Edition  
2004 Service Pack 3 or higher  
®
®
®
®
®
®
http://www.sony-asia.com/support  
– Windows XP Media Center Edition  
Service Pack 3 or higher  
– Windows XP Professional Service Pack  
• The following systems are not supported:  
– Operating systems other than the ones  
indicated on the left  
– Personally constructed computers or  
operating systems  
– Upgraded operating systems  
– Multi-boot environment  
®
3 or higher  
®
– Windows XP Home Edition Service  
Pack 3 or higher  
®
– Windows 2000 Professional Service  
Pack 4 or higher  
– Multi-monitor environment  
– Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.5)  
– Pre-Installed  
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Bit rate and sampling frequencies for  
MP3 files*  
Bit rate: 32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR  
Sampling frequencies:  
16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/32 kHz/  
44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
When you are using Windows  
2000 Professional  
Install the driver using  
1
“SonyRecorder_Driver.exe” in the PCM  
recorder.  
File extension: .mp3  
PCM recorder section  
*1  
Not all encoders are supported.  
Capacity (User available capacity)  
Built-In Memory:  
4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB =  
3,865,470,566 Byte)  
A part of the memory capacity is used as a  
management area.  
2
Bit rate and sampling frequencies* for  
WMA files  
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps , VBR  
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz  
File extension: .wma  
*2  
WMA Ver. 9 is compatible, however, MBR  
(Multi Bit Rate), Lossless, Professional,  
and Voice are not supported.  
Copyright-protected file cannot be played  
back.  
Frequency range (in recording/  
playback, LINE IN input)  
• LPCM  
96.00 kHz: 20 Hz – 40,000 Hz  
(0 dB, –2 dB)  
Not all encoders are supported  
48.00 kHz: 20 Hz – 22,000 Hz  
(0 dB, –2 dB)  
44.10 kHz: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz  
(0 dB, –2 dB)  
22.05 kHz: 20 Hz – 10,000 Hz  
(0 dB, –3.5 dB)  
Bit rate and sampling frequencies *3 for  
AAC-LC (m4a) files  
Bit rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR  
Sampling frequencies:  
11.025 kHz/12 kHz/16 kHz/22.05 kHz/  
24 kHz/32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz  
File extension: .m4a  
• MP3  
320 kbps: 50 Hz – 15,000 Hz (0 dB, –3 dB)  
128 kbps: 50 Hz – 15,000 Hz (0 dB, –3 dB)  
64 kbps: 50 Hz – 13,000 Hz (0 dB, –3 dB)  
*3  
Copyright-protected file cannot be played  
back.  
Not all AAC encoders are supported.  
Recording modes  
See page 41.  
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Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N)  
Playback speed control (DPC)  
(Input from the LINE IN jack and output from  
LINE OUT jack when recording/playing back  
LPCM)  
+100% to –75% (LPCM/MP3/WMA/AAC-  
LC)  
Maximum power output  
250 mW  
87 dB (1 kHz IHF-A) (for 24 bit)  
General  
Power requirements  
DC 3.0 V: When using a commercially-  
available applicable AC power adaptor  
DC 3.0 V: LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries  
(supplied) (2)  
Speaker  
Approx. 16 mm dia.  
Input/Output  
DC 2.4 V: NH-AA nickel metal hydride  
rechargeable batteries (not supplied) (2)  
• Microphone jack (minijack, stereo), input for  
plug in power  
– Input impedance: 3.9 kΩ  
– Minimum input level: 0.9 mV  
– Rated input level: 2.5 mV  
• LINE IN jack (minijack, stereo)  
– Input impedance: 22 kΩ  
– Minimum input level: 500 mV  
– Rated input level: 2 V  
Operating temperature  
5°C - 35°C  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting  
parts and controls) (JEITA)*  
62.0 mm × 114.0 mm × 21.8 mm  
4
• Headphone/LINE OUT jack (minijack,  
stereo)  
Headphone mode  
4
Mass (JEITA)*  
Approx. 187 g including 2 LR6 (size AA)  
alkaline batteries  
– Load impedance: 16 Ω  
– Output level: 20 mW + 20 mW  
LINE OUT mode  
– Load impedance: 22 kΩ  
– Rated output level: 1 Vrms  
• USB connector (mini-B jack, High-speed  
USB, Mass Storage Class)  
• REMOTE jack  
*4  
Measured value by the standard of JEITA  
(Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association)  
Supplied accessories  
See page 9.  
• DC IN 3V jack  
• Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)/microSD  
memory card slot  
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Optional accessories  
Stereo headphones MDR-7502,  
MDR-7509HD, MDR-EX300SL,  
MDR-EX500SL, MDR-V300  
Electret condenser microphone ECM-MS957  
Audio connecting cable RK-G129  
Rechargeable battery NH-AA-B2K  
Battery charger BCG-34HS2K  
Carrying case speaker CKS-M10  
Wind screen AD-PCM2  
Tripod VCT-PCM1  
Your dealer may not handle some of the above  
listed optional accessories. Please ask the  
dealer for detailed information.  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Maximum recording time* *  
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows (rounded figures by 5 minutes).  
Recording modes  
Built-in  
memory  
Memory card  
4GB  
1 GB  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
LPCM 96.00kHz/24bit 1 hr.  
50 min.  
25 min. 55 min.  
1 hr.  
55 min.  
3 hr.  
50 min.  
7 hr.  
45 min.  
LPCM 96.00kHz/16bit 2 hr.  
45 min.  
40 min. 1 hr.  
25 min.  
2 hr.  
50 min.  
5 hr.  
45 min.  
11 hr.  
35 min.  
LPCM 48.00kHz/24bit 3 hr.  
40 min.  
50 min. 1 hr.  
55 min.  
3 hr.  
50 min.  
7 hr.  
40 min.  
15 hr.  
30 min.  
LPCM 48.00kHz/16bit 5 hr.  
30 min.  
1 hr.  
2 hr.  
5 hr.  
45 min.  
11 hr.  
35 min.  
23 hr.  
15 min.  
20 min. 50 min.  
LPCM 44.10kHz/24bit 4 hr.  
55 min. 2 hr.  
5 min.  
4 hr.  
10 min.  
8 hr.  
25 min.  
16 hr.  
50 min.  
LPCM 44.10kHz/16bit 6 hr.  
1 hr.  
25 min. 5 min.  
3 hr.  
6 hr.  
15 min.  
12 hr.  
35 min.  
25 hr.  
20 min.  
LPCM 22.05kHz/16bit 12 hr.  
5 min.  
2 hr. 6 hr.  
55 min. 15 min.  
12 hr.  
35 min.  
25 hr.  
20 min.  
50 hr.  
40 min.  
MP3 44.10kHz/320kbps 26 hr.  
45 min.  
6 hr. 13 hr.  
27 hr.  
50 min.  
55 hr.  
50 min.  
111 hr.  
55 min.  
35 min. 50 min.  
16 hr. 34 hr.  
MP3 44.10kHz/128kbps 67 hr.  
5 min.  
69 hr.  
40 min.  
139 hr.  
45 min.  
279 hr.  
45 min.  
30 min. 45 min.  
MP3 44.10kHz/64kbps 134 hr.  
10 min.  
33 hr.  
69 hr.  
35 min.  
139 hr.  
30 min.  
279 hr.  
30 min.  
559 hr.  
35 min.  
(hr. : hours/min. : minutes)  
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*5  
*6  
When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the batteries  
with new ones in the midst of recording. For details on the battery life, see the next table.  
The maximum recording time varies if you record tracks in mixed recording mode.  
*1  
Battery life  
When using Sony LR6 (SG) (size AA) alkaline batteries  
Recording  
without  
Recording with  
monitoring  
Playback*2 Playback using  
through speaker the headphones  
Recording modes  
monitoring  
LPCM 96.00kHz/24bit  
LPCM 96.00kHz/16bit  
LPCM 48.00kHz/24bit  
LPCM 48.00kHz/16bit  
LPCM 44.10kHz/24bit  
LPCM 44.10kHz/16bit  
LPCM 22.05kHz/16bit  
MP3 44.10kHz/320kbps  
MP3 44.10kHz/128kbps  
MP3 44.10kHz/64kbps  
28 hr.  
28 hr.  
39 hr.  
39 hr.  
41 hr.  
46 hr.  
45 hr.  
40 hr.  
40 hr.  
43 hr.  
19 hr.  
19 hr.  
23 hr.  
24 hr.  
24 hr.  
24 hr.  
24 hr.  
26 hr.  
26 hr.  
26 hr.  
19 hr.  
19 hr.  
23 hr.  
24 hr.  
24 hr.  
24 hr.  
24 hr.  
24 hr.  
24 hr.  
24 hr.  
22 hr.  
24 hr.  
27 hr.  
27 hr.  
28 hr.  
30 hr.  
30 hr.  
28 hr.  
28 hr.  
28 hr.  
(hr. : hours/min. : minutes)  
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When using Sony NH-AA rechargeable batteries  
Recording  
without  
Recording with  
monitoring  
Playback*2 Playback using  
through speaker the headphones  
Recording modes  
monitoring  
LPCM 96.00kHz/24bit  
LPCM 96.00kHz/16bit  
LPCM 48.00kHz/24bit  
LPCM 48.00kHz/16bit  
LPCM 44.10kHz/24bit  
LPCM 44.10kHz/16bit  
LPCM 22.05kHz/16bit  
MP3 44.10kHz/320kbps  
MP3 44.10kHz/128kbps  
MP3 44.10kHz/64kbps  
28 hr.  
28 hr.  
38 hr.  
39 hr.  
38 hr.  
44 hr.  
41 hr.  
32 hr.  
37 hr.  
38 hr.  
19 hr.  
19 hr.  
22 hr.  
23 hr.  
23 hr.  
23 hr.  
23 hr.  
26 hr.  
26 hr.  
26 hr.  
19 hr.  
19 hr.  
22 hr.  
23 hr.  
23 hr.  
23 hr.  
23 hr.  
24 hr.  
24 hr.  
24 hr.  
21 hr.  
23 hr.  
26 hr.  
26 hr.  
27 hr.  
29 hr.  
29 hr.  
28 hr.  
28 hr.  
28 hr.  
(hr. : hours/min. : minutes)  
*1  
The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony. The battery life may  
shorten depending on how you operate the PCM recorder.  
When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 16.  
*2  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Before taking the PCM recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem  
persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Please note that recorded tracks may be deleted during service or repair work.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The PCM recorder cannot be • Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” for  
turned off. more than 2 seconds when the PCM recorder is stopped (page 15).  
The PCM recorder cannot be • The power to the PCM recorder is off. Slide the POWER/HOLD  
turned on.  
switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 1 second  
(page 15).  
• The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 12).  
Display does not disappear. • Remove the protective film on the display window before you use  
Display appears blurred. the PCM recorder.  
The PCM recorder does not • The batteries are weak (page 13).  
operate.  
• The power to the PCM recorder is off. Slide the POWER/HOLD  
switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 1 second  
(page 15).  
• The HOLD function is activated. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch  
in the center direction (page 20).  
No sound comes from the  
speaker.  
• The volume is turned down completely (page 27).  
• Headphones are plugged in (page 50).  
Sound comes from the  
speaker even when the  
headphones are plugged in.  
• If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the  
sound may come from the speaker. Unplug the headphones and  
then insert them securely.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The ACCESS indicator, peak • “LED” is set to “OFF”. Display the menu and set “LED” to “ON”  
level indicators, z REC  
button, N PLAY/ENTER  
button, or X PAUSE button  
indicators do not light.  
(page 79).  
“Memory Full” is displayed • The memory is full. Delete some of the tracks or delete all the  
and you cannot start  
recording.  
tracks after you store them on your computer (page 30, 69).  
“Track Full” is displayed and • 99 tracks have been recorded in the selected  
folder. Therefore  
you cannot operate the PCM you cannot record another track, or copy a track. Delete some of  
recorder.  
the tracks or delete all the tracks after you store them on your  
computer (page 30, 69).  
Noise is heard.  
• A button on the PCM recorder is pressed, the case is touched, or  
the PCM recorder is held, so that noise was recorded.  
• The PCM recorder was placed near an AC power source, a  
fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback.  
• Roaring noise from wind, or other noises from electric fans, air  
conditioners, air cleaners, or PC fans have been recorded. You can  
reduce the noise by setting the LCF(Low Cut Filter) function  
• Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording.  
Clean the plug.  
• The headphone plug is dirty. Clean the plug.  
The input sound is distorted. • The level is too high in automatic recording.  
When a guide is displayed, set the MIC SENS(ATT) switch to  
“LOW,” or place the PCM recorder away from the sound source.  
If the problem persists, switch to manual recording, and adjust the  
recording level manually using the REC LEVEL dial.  
• The sound source has parts that are too loud. Set “LIMITER” in  
the menu to “ON” (page 44).  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
A howling noise is heard  
during recording.  
• If you turn up the volume excessively or place the headphones  
near the microphone while monitoring recording, the microphone  
may pick up the sound from the headphones, causing acoustic  
feedback (howling sound). Turn down the volume, or place the  
headphones far from the microphone.  
You cannot divide a track.  
• You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a  
track.  
• If 99 tracks have been recorded in the selected  
folder, you  
cannot divide a track in that folder. Delete some of the tracks or  
delete all the tracks after you store them on your computer  
(page 30, 69).  
• Because of the system limitations, you may not be able to divide a  
track at the very beginning or end of the track.  
• You can divide or move a track recorded using the PCM recorder  
only. An MP3/WMA/AAC-LC (m4a) /LPCM (WAV) file copied  
from a computer cannot be divided or moved.  
When recording from other • Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the  
equipment, the input level is  
too strong or not strong  
enough.  
m (microphone) jack of the PCM recorder and adjust the volume  
level with the equipment connected to the PCM recorder.  
Playback speed is too fast or • The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Slide the DPC (SPEED  
too slow.  
CTRL) switch to “OFF” or adjust the playback speed in the  
DPC(Speed Control) menu (pages 54).  
“--:--” is displayed.  
• You have not set the clock (page 16).  
“--y--m--d” or “ --:--” is  
displayed on the recording  
date display.  
• The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the  
track when the clock was not set.  
There are fewer menu items • The menu items displayed are different depending on the  
displayed in the menu mode. operation modes (stop mode, playback mode, and recording  
mode) (pages 72).  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The battery life is short.  
• The battery life on page 100 is based on playback with the volume  
level set to 16. The battery life may shorten depending on the  
operation of the PCM recorder.  
There is no battery power  
• Even if you do not use the PCM recorder, the batteries are  
remaining after you have left consumed slightly. The battery life in this case varies depending  
the batteries inserted for long on humidity or other environmental conditions. Usually, the  
time without using the PCM  
recorder.  
batteries last about 4 months. If you do not intend to use the PCM  
recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended that  
you turn the power off diligently or remove the batteries  
(page 15).  
The battery life of the  
rechargeable batteries are  
short.  
• You are using the rechargeable batteries in an environment with a  
temperature of under 5 °C. Charge the batteries in an environment  
with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C.  
• The PCM recorder has not been used for a certain time. Charge  
and discharge the rechargeable batteries using the PCM recorder  
several times.  
• Replace the old ones with new rechargeable batteries.  
The memory card is not  
recognized.  
• Since the memory card may contain image data or other files, the  
memory required for creating initial folders is insufficient. Use  
Windows Explorer or other tools to delete unwanted files or  
initialize the memory card on the PCM recorder (page 30).  
• Select “Memory Card” for the “Memory” item of the menu  
• Remove a memory card and check the side of the memory card.  
Then insert it with correct side and direction (page 37).  
A character in a folder or  
track name is displayed in  
unreadable characters.  
• The PCM recorder cannot support or display some special  
characters and symbols that are entered on a computer using  
Windows Explorer or the Macintosh desktop.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The “Accessing...” display • If the PCM recorder is required to process a large amount of data,  
does not disappear.  
the message may be displayed for an extended period of time.  
This is not a malfunction of the PCM recorder. Wait until the  
message disappears. In this case, do not remove the batteries or an  
AC power adaptor, while the message is displayed.  
It takes a long time to copy a • If the file size of a track is large, it takes a considerable time to  
track. finish copying. Please wait until the copying is finished.  
The PCM recorder does not • You cannot use the USB AC adaptor for the PCM recorder.  
operate with the USB AC  
adaptor.  
The copied tracks are not  
displayed.  
• The PCM recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders copied  
to the PCM recorder.  
• If tracks are incompatible, other than an LPCM (WAV)/MP3/  
WMA/AAC-LC (m4a) file that the PCM recorder support, they  
may not be displayed. See “Specifications” on page 95.  
It takes a long time for the  
PCM recorder to start.  
• If the PCM recorder is required to process a large amount of data,  
it may take longer for the PCM recorder to start. This is not a  
malfunction of the PCM recorder. Wait until the start-up display  
disappears.  
Menu does not reflect the  
change in settings.  
• Batteries might have been removed just after the menu settings. In  
this case, the change in settings may not be reflected.  
Some character information • When the “Level Meter in Playback” in the menu is set to “ON,”  
does not appear.  
you can scroll the title name only. When “OFF” is selected, you  
can scroll the file name. In both cases, artist name cannot be  
displayed by scrolling (page 49).  
The PCM recorder does not • Take out the batteries and insert them again (page 12).  
operate correctly.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The PCM recorder does not • You may have formatted the memory of the PCM recorder using a  
operate.  
computer. Use the PCM recorder formatting function to format  
the memory (page 78).  
The PCM recorder is not  
recognized by your  
computer.  
A folder/file cannot be  
copied from your computer.  
• Disconnect the PCM recorder from your computer and reconnect  
it.  
• Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the  
supplied USB connecting cable. Connect the PCM recorder to  
your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable.  
• Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements  
other than those described on page 95.  
• Depending on the USB port position of the computer you are  
using, the PCM recorder may not be recognized. If there are  
multiple USB ports, try another port.  
The file copied from your  
computer cannot be played  
back.  
• The file format may differ from those that can be played back  
using the PCM recorder (.wav/.mp3/.wma/.m4a) (page 96). Check  
the file name.  
The computer cannot start. • If you reboot the computer with the PCM recorder connected to  
the computer, the computer may freeze or may not start properly.  
Disconnect the PCM recorder from the computer and reboot the  
computer again.  
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Error Messages  
Error message  
Cause/Remedy  
Low Battery Level  
• You cannot format the memory or delete all the files in a folder  
because of insufficient battery power. Prepare new batteries to  
replace the current ones.  
Change Battery  
Power Problem  
• Batteries are exhausted. Replace the old LR6 (size AA) alkaline  
batteries with new ones. Or charge the rechargeable batteries, or  
replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones (page 13).  
• An incompatible AC power adaptor may be connected. Check the  
specifications of the AC power adaptor you are using. Use a  
commercially-available AC power adaptor applicable to the PCM  
recorder (page 14).  
Memory Full  
• The remaining memory capacity of the PCM recorder is  
insufficient. Delete some tracks before recording (page 30).  
• If you copy a large number of files or folders to the directory that  
is located immediately below “MEMORY CARD” on the  
computer, editing operations with the PCM recorder may become  
disabled. Save a backup copy of unwanted files or folders on your  
computer and delete them from the PCM recorder.  
Track Full  
• When there are already 99 tracks in the selected folder, you cannot  
record a new track. Delete some tracks before recording a new  
track (page 30).  
T-MARK(Track Marks) are • You can set up to 98 track marks for a track. Cancel unwanted  
Full marks (page 60).  
Cannot Divide - Exceeding • When there are already 99 tracks in the selected folder or the total  
Maximum Number of Tracks number of files stored in the PCM recorder exceeds the maximum,  
in Folder  
you cannot divide a track. Delete some tracks before recording a  
new track.  
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Error message  
Cause/Remedy  
File Damaged  
• You cannot play or edit tracks, because the data of the selected file  
is damaged.  
Format Error  
• The PCM recorder has been formatted using a computer. You  
cannot perform operations, including recording or playing,  
because there is no copy of the control file required for operation.  
Format the PCM recorder using the formatting function in the  
menu.  
Process Error  
• The PCM recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then re-  
insert the batteries.  
• Save a backup copy of your data and format the PCM recorder  
using the menu.  
Memory Card Error  
• An error occurred while a memory card was being inserted into  
the memory card slot. Remove and try inserting it again. If this  
message persists, use a new memory card.  
Set Clock  
• Set the clock.  
Empty Folder  
• The selected folder does not have any tracks.  
Same File Name Exists  
• A track of the same file name already exists in the destination  
folder when a file is named or copied to the other memory media.  
No Entry  
• There are no tracks with “TAKE” or “KEEP” attached to their  
file names.  
No T-MARK(Track Mark) • There are no track marks when you attempt to delete or locate a  
track mark.  
No Memory Card  
• There is no memory card inserted into the memory card slot when  
you attempt to set the “Memory” or “Cross-Memory Recording”  
menus.  
File Protected  
• The selected track is protected or is a “Read only” file. You  
cannot delete it. You can release the “Read only” attribute using  
the PCM recorder.  
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Error message  
Cause/Remedy  
Memory Card Locked  
• The memory card is write-protected. You cannot record, delete, or  
edit tracks. To save a track on the card, use a non-write-protected  
memory card.  
Read Only Memory Card  
• A read-only memory card is inserted. You cannot record, delete,  
or edit tracks.  
Memory Card Access  
Denied  
• Since a memory card containing an access control function is  
inserted, you cannot use it.  
Memory Card Not Supported • A memory card that the PCM recorder does not support is  
inserted. Use a compatible memory card.  
Unknown Memory Card  
• A memory card inserted is incompatible.  
Stop and Reinsert Memory • A memory card was inserted during recording or playback.  
Card  
Remove the memory card and insert it while the PCM recorder is  
in the stop mode.  
Unknown Data  
• The data does not have a file format which the PCM recorder  
supports.  
The file formats (file extensions) that the PCM recorder supports  
are LPCM (.wav) files, MP3 (.mp3) files, WMA (.wma) files, and  
AAC-LC (.m4a) files. For details, see the “Specifications”  
• The copyright-protected files cannot be played back.  
Invalid Operation  
• You cannot copy a track or divide a track, because there is more  
than one folder that has files with same name. Change the file  
names.  
• You cannot divide or set a track mark to a track not recorded using  
the PCM recorder.  
• The “Divide All T-MARK(Track Marks)” cannot be executed  
because there is a track mark within 0.5 seconds from the dividing  
position.  
• The file name has reached the maximum number of characters;  
you cannot divide or add “TAKE/KEEP.” Shorten the file name.  
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Error message  
Cause/Remedy  
New Track  
• The file size of the track being recorded has reached the maximum  
file size: 1 GB for MP3 files, and 2 GB for a LPCM file. The file  
will be divided automatically and recording will continue as a new  
track.  
Only Effective During  
MANUAL Recording Mode recording), you cannot enable “LIMITER” in the menu.  
• When the REC LEVEL switch is set to “AUTO” (automatic  
Level Too High  
Set MIC SENS to LOW  
Or Adjust MIC Position  
• When the REC LEVEL switch is set to “AUTO” (automatic  
recording), the message is displayed when the PCM recorder  
detects the microphone level is too high to continue automatic  
recording. If the MIC SENS(ATT) switch is set to “HI,” set it to  
“LOW.” Or, place the PCM recorder far from the sound source. If  
the message persists, switch the REC LEVEL switch to  
MANUAL” (manual recording).  
Continue Recording in  
Different Memory  
• When the “Cross-Memory Recording” in the menu is enabled and  
the memory currently being used becomes full during recording,  
the PCM recorder switches to the other memory and continues  
recording.  
Change Folder  
• If there are no tracks in the  
the display window. Only a folder with a track will be displayed.  
folder, no folders are displayed in  
Deleted T-MARK(Track  
• When there is a track mark set within 0.5 seconds from the  
Marks) Too Close to Divided dividing position, the track mark is automatically deleted.  
Position  
Invalid when LINE OUT  
Setting  
• When “Audio Out” is set to “LINE OUT,” the sound volume  
adjustment with the VOLUME +/– buttons is disabled. Set the  
“Audio Out” to “Headphones.”  
System Error  
• A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the  
batteries and re-insert them.  
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System Limitations  
There are some system limitations of the PCM recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not  
malfunctions of the PCM recorder.  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
You cannot record tracks up • If you record tracks in a mixture of the recording modes, the  
to the maximum recording  
time.  
recordable time varies from the maximum recording time of the  
highest recording mode to those of the lowest recording mode.  
• The sum of the number on the counter (elapsed recording time)  
and the remaining recording time may be less than the PCM  
recorder’s maximum recording time.  
You cannot display or play • If you have copied music files using your computer, those files  
back music files in order of  
copying.  
may not be copied in order of copying because of the system  
limitations. If you copy a music file one by one to the PCM  
recorder, you can display and play back tracks in order of  
copying.  
A track/music file is divided • The track/music file being recorded has reached the maximum  
automatically.  
size limit (1 GB for an MP3/WMA/AAC-LC file, 2 GB for an  
LPCM file), therefore it is divided automatically.  
You cannot enter lower-case • Depending on the combination of the characters used for the  
characters.  
folder name that was made on your computer, those characters  
may change to all capitals.  
s” is displayed in place of • A character which cannot be displayed on the PCM recorder has  
a folder name, title, artist  
name, or file name.  
been used. Using your computer, replace it with one which can be  
displayed on the PCM recorder.  
When you set A-B Repeat  
playback, the set positions  
move a little.  
• Depending on the files, the set positions may move.  
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Display Window  
Display when stop or recording  
Level meter display when playback  
A Operation mode indicator  
Displays the following, depending on  
the current operation mode  
: stop  
: playback  
: recording  
: recording standby/recording  
pause (The indicator flashes.)  
: playback pause (The indicator  
flashes.)  
: review/fast backward,  
cue/fast forward  
In manual recording  
Display when playback (without  
level meter display)  
: going backward/forward  
continuously  
B Time indication  
Each time you press DISPLAY button,  
the time indication changes in the  
following order: elapsed time (hours,  
minutes, seconds), remaining time  
(hours, minutes, seconds), recording  
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date (year, month, day), and recording  
time (hour, minute)  
I Folder indication  
Displays the information of the current  
folder:  
C Level meter display in Auto (AGC)  
recording mode  
: A folder where you can record a  
track (folder number)  
: A folder whose folder number  
cannot be obtained.  
In manual recording, the level meter  
whose colors are reverse is displayed.  
D Auto (AGC) recording indication  
:A folder for playback only  
In the manual recording mode, a peak  
level value is displayed.  
J Recording mode indicator  
Displays the recording mode set using  
the menu when the PCM recorder is in  
the stop mode, and displays the current  
recording mode when the PCM  
recorder is in the playback or recording  
mode.  
22/16, 44/16, 44/24, 48/16, 48/  
24, 96/16, 96/24: LPCM file recorded  
with the PCM recorder  
E Memory Card indication  
When a “Memory Card” is selected as  
“Memory,” the indication is displayed.  
When the “Built-In Memory” is  
selected, no indication is displayed.  
F Battery indicator  
G The track mark number at the current  
position/the number of all the track  
marks  
64k, 128k, 320k: MP3 file  
Appears when a track mark is set for a  
track.  
recorded with the PCM recorder  
When the files are copied from your  
computer, file formats only are  
displayed.  
H Selected track number/Total number of  
tracks in the folder  
:WMA files copied  
: AAC-LC (m4a) files copied  
Displays as follows when the PCM  
recorder cannot get the recording mode.  
: Unknown  
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K File information  
P Protect indicator  
: Appears when the protect is set  
The file name of the track is displayed.  
L Limiter indicator  
for a track.  
Q Repeat playback  
: Appears when the LIMITER is  
set for a track.  
: Appears when one track is  
played back repeatedly.  
M LCF(Low Cut Filter) indicator  
: Appears when tracks in one  
folder are played back repeatedly.  
: Appears when all the tracks  
are played back repeatedly.  
: Appears when the LCF(Low  
Cut Filter) is set for a track.  
N Remaining recording time indication  
Displays the remaining recording time  
of the memory currently being used 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.  
R Key Control indicator  
Displays the Key Control is set for a  
track:  
: Tone is adjusted higher than the  
natural step (from #1 to #6 in each  
halftone step)  
: Tone is adjusted lower than the  
natural step (from 21 to 26 in each  
halftone step)  
S Effect indicator  
Displays when Effect is set for a track.  
: Bass1  
: Bass2  
O Track information indication  
Track information is displayed:  
Track title name  
T Level meter to display L/R channels  
output levels  
Artist name  
(Depending on the menu setting, the  
level meter is displayed.)  
U Peak position marker  
V Peak level  
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A
DPC (the Digital Pitch Control  
function) ..................................................54  
E
B
F
C
H
Connecting the PCM recorder to your  
I
Index to parts and controls  
D
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L
M
Menu  
N
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Trademarks  
• “Memory Stick™,”  
, “Memory Stick™” and  
“Memory Stick Micro™” (M2™) are trademarks  
or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “MagicGate™” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of  
SD-3C, LLC.  
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows  
Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of  
the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/  
or other countries.  
• Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of  
Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other  
countries.  
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and  
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
• Sound Forge is a trademark or registered trademark  
of Sony Creative Software, Inc. in the United  
States and other countries.  
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective holders. Furthermore, “ ™ ” and “®” are  
not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
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