BGetting started BBasic Operations

Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity

Erasing Messages
Step 1: Installing the Batteries Recording Messages 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1 second until

IC Recorder Replacing the batteries You can record up to 99 messages in each of the four folders (A, B, C, and D). Note on recording
“MODE” appears in the display window. You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a
time.

Operating Instructions
1 Slide and lift the battery
compartment lid.
The battery indicator in the display
window shows the battery
condition.
Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded
message, you can start recording quickly without searching for the end of the last
recording.
Noise may be recorded if an object,
such as your finger, etc., accidentally
rubs or scratches the unit during
recording. 2 Press – . or >+ to select “SENS” and press
Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.

When flashes, replace the

batteries with new ones. e.g. Message 1 Message 2 Newly recorded message Blank space
Maximum recording time
NxPLAY/STOP. Erasing messages one by one
When flashes, the batteries The maximum recording time of all When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and
Owner’s Record Note
are exhausted and the unit will the folders is as follows. You can renumbered so that there will be no space between messages.
The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the battery Before making a long recording, be sure to insert new batteries and check the battery
stop operation. record messages for the maximum
compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
indicator.
recording time in a single folder. 3 Press – . or >+ to select “H (high sensitivity)” or Before erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5
Battery life* (With continuous “L (low sensitivity)” and press NxPLAY/STOP.
HQ* 7 h. 30 min.

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Model No. ICD-B310F Serial No. _____________________________________ use) Erase Message 3
In the HQ mode Select the recording mode. SP**
LP***
20 h. 5 min.
37 h. 5 min.
After erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4
Recording: Approx. 11hr. See “Changing the Recording Mode” on the reverse side.
Playback: Approx. 7.5 hr. (h.: hours/min.: minutes) 4 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode. Remaining messages are renumbered.
* HQ: High quality recording mode

2 Insert two LR03 (size AAA)

alkaline batteries with
FM recording:
FM reception:
Approx. 5 hr.
Approx.13 hr.

In the SP and LP modes

2 Select the folder.
See “Selecting the Folder”.
(monaural sound)
** SP: Standard play recording mode
(monaural sound)
***LP: Long play recording mode
1 Select a message you want to erase.

2 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1

second until “MODE” appears in the
To cancel erasing
Press xSTOP before step 4.

To erase other messages

ICD-B310F Printed on 100% recycled
paper using VOC (Volatile
correct polarity, and close the Recording: Approx. 22 hr.
(monaural sound)
Notes
display window. Repeat steps 1 - 4.

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Organic Compound)-free Playback: Approx.11 hr. 3 Press – . or >+ to display To erase a message
• To record in better sound quality,
vegetable oil based ink.
lid. FM recording: Approx.7 hr. Start recording. select the HQ mode. For switching “ERASE” and press NxPLAY/STOP. partially
2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China FM reception: Approx.13 hr.
the recording mode, see “Changing
the Recording Mode” on the reverse
Playing Back Messages The message number and “ERASE” will
flash while the whole message is played
First divide the message and then
follow the steps to erase the
Make sure to insert both (hr.: hours) 1 Press zXREC/PAUSE. side. back 10 times. message.
* Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03
2 Speak to the
of the batteries from • Before making a long recording, be
(size AAA) built-in sure to check the battery indicator. When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1. Playing back a message
their – ends. 4 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
* When playing back through the microphone. • The maximum recording time and When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3. repeatedly
Information Noise is heard. Recording mode
The setting is completed.
internal speaker with the medium the number of messages you can — Repeat Play The message is erased and the remaining
• An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally OPR indicator
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, volume level Current message make vary depending on the During playback, press messages will be renumbered. (For
rubbed or scratched the unit during recording so (lights in red during

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INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY The battery life may shorten number conditions of use. NxPLAY/STOP for more than example, if you erase Message 3,
that noise was recorded. recording.)
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. • The unit was placed near an AC power source, a
depending on the operation of the
unit.
Counter display*
* The display selected
• When you record messages in the
mixture of HQ, SP and LP mode, the Select the folder. one second.
“ “ will be displayed and the
Message 4 will be renumbered as
Message 3. When erasing is completed,
fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during maximum recording time will be
Remaining memory with the DISPLAY/ selected message will be played the unit will stop at the beginning of the
recording or playback. Notes between those for the HQ and LP See “Selecting the Folder”. back repeatedly.
indicator MENU button following message.)
• Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when • Do not use manganese batteries for modes. To resume normal playback, press
For the customers in the U.S.A. recording. Clean the plug. If the battery compartment lid is this unit. appears. • Due to the limitation of the IC NxPLAY/STOP again. To stop

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• Ear receiver/headphones plug is dirty. Clean the accidentally detached, attach it as • When you replace the batteries with recording system, this unit records playback, press xSTOP.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
plug. illustrated. new ones, the clock setting display
appears. In this case, set the date
You do not need to keep pressing zXREC/PAUSE while recording.
in the minimum recording unit of
approx. 2 seconds at most, therefore
Select the message number.
Recording level is low. Playing back all messages
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the and time again. The recorded the following symptoms may occur:
• Set the microphone sensitivity to “H (high)” using Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or or messages and alarm setting, – When a message is shorter than in a folder continuously
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable — Continuous Play
Press – . or >+ to
the menu. when you replace the batteries with new ones. Please refer to Steps 2 to 3 in “Step however, will remain. the minimum recording unit, it is
Erasing all messages in a folder
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protection against harmful interference in a residential Selected message number
display the desired You can select the continuous play
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
Recording is interrupted.
2: Setting the Clock” to set the date and time. • When replacing the batteries, be
sure to replace both batteries with Stop recording. still counted as approx. 2 seconds
at most so the remaining message number. Number of mode with CONT in the menu. e.g.
• The advanced VOR function is activated. Set VOR new ones. recording time will decrease by messages in When you set CONT to “ON,” you Folder A
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful – .: for smaller Folder B
to “OFF”. • Do not charge dry batteries. more than the actual length of a folder can play back all messages in a
interference to radio communications. message number Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space Message 1 Message 2 Message 3
• When you are not going to use the zXREC/PAUSE the message. folder continuously.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur Recording level is unstable (when recording NxPLAY/STOP
unit for a long time, remove the – When the message is longer than >+: for larger Counter
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause music, etc.). batteries to prevent damage from the minimum recording unit, the message number display* Searching forward/
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can • This unit is designed to automatically adjust the battery leakage and corrosion. remaining recording time will backward during playback Blank space Message 1 Message 2 Message 3
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is recording level when recording meetings, etc., and • The unit is accessing data while decrease by more than the actual
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
(Cue/Review)
is not suitable for music recording. “ACCESS“ appears in the display length of the message if it cannot
the following measures: Press xSTOP. be divided by the minimum
To search forward, keep >+
window or the OPR indicator
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. “--Y--M--D” or “--:--” is displayed. flashes in orange. While accessing, The unit stops at the recording unit without a pressed during playback and 1 Select the folder you want to erase. To cancel erasing
• You have not set the clock. do not remove the batteries. Doing beginning of the current remainder. * The display selected with the DISPLAY/MENU button appears (see the reverse side). release the button at the point you Press xSTOP before step 4.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
so may damage the data. – .(Review) recording. – The sum of the number on the wish to resume playback. 2 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1
receiver.
“--Y--M--D” or “--:--” is displayed on the REC counter (elapsed recording time) To search backward, keep – . second until “MODE” appears in the
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
DATE display. and the remaining recording pressed during playback and display window.

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from that to which the receiver is connected.
time may be less than the unit’s release the button at the point you
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician • The date and time of recording will not be
maximum recording time. Start playback. wish to resume playback.
for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
displayed if you recorded the message when the
clock was not set. Step 2: Setting the Clock If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record
you will record in the same folder. Remaining memory If you keep >+ or – .pressed,
3 Press – . or >+ to display “ALL
ERASE” and press NxPLAY/STOP.
The message number and “ALL ERASE”
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority You cannot divide a message. indication 1 Press NxPLAY/STOP. i (headphone) jack the unit starts to search at higher will flash 10 times.
to operate this equipment. • You cannot divide a message in a folder which has Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you replace the batteries with new ones. In During recording, the remaining speed.
99 messages. this case, proceed from step 2. To Do this memory indicator decreases one by OPR indicator For the first 7 seconds of cue/
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation • If you divide messages frequently, the unit may one. (lights in green during review, fast playback sound can be 4 While display is flashing, press
pause recording* Press zXREC/PAUSE.
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may become unable to divide a message. heard. When searching at a higher

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During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in playback.) NxPLAY/STOP.
• You cannot divide a message in the first or the last The memory is
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may 1 second of a message. Display the clock setting display. release pause and
red and “PAUSE” flashes in the display window.
Press zXREC/PAUSE.
nearly full. 2 Adjust the volume
with the VOL control.
speed, playback sound will not be
heard.
The setting is completed.

cause undesired operation. During cue/review, the counter

You cannot record messages up to the resume recording Recording resumes from that point. Flashing Counter display (or the
will be displayed, regardless of the
maximum recording time. 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more 2 Press – . or >+ to display (To stop recording after pausing recording, press selected display mode)
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: display mode setting.
• If you record messages in a mixture of HQ, SP and than 1 second until “MODE” “SET DATE”. xSTOP.) When the remaining time of 5 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.
Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or xSTOP
LP modes, the recordable time varies from the appears in the display window. listen to the current Press xSTOP to stop recording, then press recording reaches 5 minutes, the
http://www.sony.com/ 1 Tip
maximum HQ mode recording time to the The unit enters the menu mode. recording NxPLAY/STOP. last one of the indication flashes. When fast playback is done to the end
maximum LP mode recording time. If the remaining recording time of the last message, “END” flashes 5
review the current Press NxPLAY/STOP during recording.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic • No more recording can be made when 99 messages recording instantly display mode is selected, the times. (You cannot hear the playback
each have been recorded in a folder. 3 Press NxPLAY/STOP. remaining recording time display
Equipment (Applicable in the European Union search backward during Hold down – . during recording or recording
sound.) If you keep – . pressed
• Due to the limitation of the IC recording system, The year digits will flash. will also flash when the remaining while “END” is flashing, the messages
and other European countries with separate recording (Review) pause. Recording mode will be released, and After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next
this unit records in the minimum recording unit. If time reaches 1 minute. are played back rapidly, and normal
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging
the length of each message cannot be divided by
the minimum recording unit, the remaining
select the microphone
reviewing of the current recording starts. If you
release the button, playback starts from that point.
You can select the microphone sensitivity using the
When the memory is full, recording
automatically stops and “FULL”
message. When the continuous play function is set to “ON” (see the reverse side),
the unit stops after playing all messages in a folder.
When the last message on a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the
playback will start at the point you
release the button.
When “END” stops flashing and the
Index to Parts and Controls
indicates that this product shall not be treated recording time may decrease by more than the will flash in the display window
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed sensitivity menu. See “Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity”. with an alarm sound. To continue beginning of the last message. OPR indicator goes off, the unit will
total length of the messages.
over to the applicable collection point for the H (high): To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or recording, first erase some of the stop at the beginning of the last
The audio is weak or has poor quality when spacious place. For private listening message. Main unit

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recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. messages.
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
listening to the radio.
• The batteries are weak. Replace all the batteries
Set the date. L (low): To record for dictation or in a noisy place.
Notes
Connect an ear receiver or headphones to the i (headphone) jack. The built-in
speaker will be automatically disconnected. If noise is heard, wipe the
If the last message is long and you
wish to start playback at a later part of
* About one hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released headphones plug. the message, keep >+ pressed to MIC (built-in microphone) i (headphone) jack
negative consequences for the environment and with new ones. 2 Press NxPLAY/STOP. and the unit goes into the stop mode. • If you press zXREC/PAUSE when
play back the message to the end and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by • Move the unit away from the TV. the memory is full, “FULL” will
The month digits will flash. Other operations then press – . while “END” is (microphone) jack
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of 1 Press – . or >+ to select flash with an alarm sound. Erase
The picture of your TV becomes unstable. flashing to go back to the desired OPR (operation) indicator
materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more the digits of the year. some of the messages before you
• If you are listening to an FM program near the TV To Do this point. Display window
detailed information about recycling of this product, please start recording again.
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal with an indoor antenna, move the unit away from Selecting the Folder • If you press zXREC/PAUSE after stop at the current position Press NxPLAY/STOP or xSTOP.
(For messages other than the last one, DIVIDE
go to the beginning of the next DISPLAY/MENU
service or the shop where you purchased the product. the TV. you have recorded 99 messages, To resume playback from that point, message and play backward to the VOL (volume) control*
The unit does not operate correctly.
3 Set the month and day in 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1 second until “FULL” will flash with an alarm press NxPLAY/STOP again. desired point.) FM•i (headphone)/5 (speaker) selector
sequence, then press NxPLAY/ “MODE” appears in the display window. sound. Select another folder or erase
• Take out the batteries and insert them again. STOP. some of the messages. go back to the beginning Press – . once. xSTOP HOLD
of the current message
The hour digits will flash. zXREC (record) /PAUSE
Troubleshooting Please note that recorded messages may be erased Starting recording skip to the next message Press >+ once. NxPLAY/STOP (ENTER)**
during service or repair work. 1 Tip automatically in response go back to previous Press – . or >+ repeatedly. – .(review/fast backward)/
Before taking the unit for repair, check the following sections.
To set the date to Year 2006, display “06Y”. 2 Press – . or >+ to select “FOLDER” and press to the sound — Advanced messages/skip to succeeding (During stop mode, keep the button >+ (cue/fast forward) (SELECT)
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, NxPLAY/STOP. VOR function messages pressed to skip the messages
consult your nearest Sony dealer. When VOR (voice operated continuously.) Speaker
recording) is set to “ON” in the

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* There is a tactile dot beside the control to show the
The unit does not operate.
• The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity. Set the time. menu, recording starts when the
recorder detects sound. (“VOR” is
direction to turn up the volume.
**The button has a tactile dot.
• The batteries are weak. 3 Press – . or >+ to select the folder you want displayed in the display window.)
• The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch. (If you press and press NxPLAY/STOP.
any button, “HOLD” will flash three times.) Rear Display window
1 Press – . or >+ to select 3 Set the minute.
No sound comes from the speaker. Remaining battery
the digits of the hour.
• The ear receiver or headphones are plugged in. indicator
• The volume is turned down completely. Folder indication
4 Press NxPLAY/STOP at the time 4 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode. Recording mode
indication
“FULL” is displayed and you cannot start recording. signal. Microphone sensitivity
Current folder Recording stops when no sound is REC (recording)
• The memory is full. Erase some of the messages. The display will return to “SET heard. (“VOR PAUSE” flashes in indicator
• 99 messages have been recorded in the selected folder. DATE”. the display window.) Alarm indicator
Select another folder or erase some of the messages. FM indicator
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP. Note
5 Press xSTOP to exit from the Selected message number Repeat play indicator
The minute digits will flash. VOR function is affected by the sound
menu mode. around you. Set the microphone
REC DATE (recorded date) Number of messages in
If the unit is left unused for more sensitivity to “H (high)” or “L (low)” Battery
indication a folder/Menu
than 3 seconds in the stop mode, the using the menu. If recording is not compartment indication/Counter /
display will show the current time. satisfactory after you have changed REMAIN indicator Remaining time
the microphone sensitivity, or for
Hook for handstrap FM radio sensitivity indication /Recording
important recording, set VOR to
(not supplied) date indication /Current
“OFF.”
Remaining memory time indication /
1 Tip
indicator Messages
This unit does not have a power on/off switch. The display is shown at all times.
 BVarious Ways of Recording BOther Functions To listen to the same message again

Listening to an FM radio station Listening to a preset radio station Playing Back a Message at a
Desired Time with an Alarm
Press NxPLAY/STOP. The same message will be played
back from the beginning.
Turning off the Beep Sound Precautions
Adding a Recording to a Dividing a Message BEEP ON: A beep will sound to indicate that operation On power
To cancel the alarm setting before the
The display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some Note The display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some regions. Previously Recorded Message You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected playback starts
has been accepted. • Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two LR03 (size
regions. The headphone cord is an FM You can divide a message during recording or playback, message at a desired time. If you select “B-ONLY” in Step BEEP OFF: No beep sound will be heard except for the AAA) alkaline batteries.
antenna, therefore, connect the so that the message is divided into two and the new Press xSTOP while the alarm sound is heard. You can alarm and timer.
You can add a recording to the message being played 6, an alarm sounds only and playback will not start.

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headphone when listening to the message number is added to the divided message. By stop even when the HOLD function is activated. On safety
Press FM repeatedly until “[P]” appears. back.

1 Press FM to enter FM radio

mode.
radio.

Switching the FM radio

output between speaker
The added recording will be placed after the current
message and counted as a part of the message.

and headphone
When a headphone is connected
during FM reception or FM
recording, you can switch between
During
dividing a message, you can easily find the point you
want to play back when you make a long recording such
as a meeting.
You can divide messages until the total number of
1 Select the folder (See
“Selecting the Folder” on
the front side) and display
Notes
• You cannot set the alarm if you have not set the clock or
there is no message in the selected folder (the unit will not
1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more
than 1 second until “MODE”
appears in the display window.
• Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or
operating any motorized vehicle.
On handling
1 Tip messages in the folder becomes 99. the message you want to enter the alarm setting mode when you press DISPLAY/ • Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or
playback of Message 3 Message 4
If you press FM repeatedly, the radio switches between tuning manually (“P” appears) and tuning by play back with an alarm. MENU in Step 2). in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
Message 3
preset number (“[P]” appears).
After While recording or playing back a message, press 2 Enter the alarm setting mode.
• If you try to set the alarm to play back a message at a
previously set time on another message, “PRE SET” will be
2 Press – . or >+ to display mechanical shock.
Message 3 Message 4 “BEEP ON (or OFF)” and press • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
adding a DIVIDE at the point you want to divide. 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for displayed, preventing new settings. remove the batteries and have the unit checked by

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the sound from the speaker and recording Added recording more than 1 second until • If the alarm time comes while another message is being NxPLAY/STOP.
• When you press DIVIDE during recording: qualified personnel before operating it any further.
from the headphone by pressing
Tune in the station. “ON (or OFF)” will flash.

2 The new message number is added at “MODE” appears in the played back with an alarm, the playback stops and the new
Tune in a station. FM for more than 1 second.
The sound will be switched
1 During playback, press and hold
the point you pressed the button, and display window. message will be played back.
• If the alarm time comes during recording, alarm will sound
On noise
• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC
1 Press – . or >+ repeatedly until the the new message number and “DIVIDE“
Press – . or >+ repeatedly to tune in
between speaker and headphone.
preset number you want is displayed. zXREC/PAUSE. flash three times. The message will be
2 Press – . or >+ to select for 10 seconds after the recording is finished and playback 3 Press – . or >+ to select power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone
“ALARM OFF” begins. “,” will flash when the alarm time comes. “ON” or “OFF” and press during recording or playback.
a station or press and hold – . or >+ When you press and hold – . or >+ , the The “REC” indication appears. divided into two; however, the messages
Recording FM broadcasts (If the alarm has already set to • If more than one alarm time comes during recording, only NxPLAY/STOP. • Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your
until the frequency digits begin to change preset numbers change rapidly. “ADD” will flash 3 times. will be recorded without a break. the first message will be played back.
1 Press FM to enter the FM mode. the selected message, “ALARM The setting is completed. finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.
on the display. The OPR indicator will light in red. • When the alarm time comes when the unit is in the menu
2 Tune in the station you want to Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 ON” is displayed. If you do not
The IC recorder automatically scans the radio An add or overwrite recording starts. mode, alarm will sound and the menu mode will be On maintenance
record. wish to change the setting, press
frequencies and stops when it finds a clear 2 A message is divided. canceled. • To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened
station.
3 Press zXREC/PAUSE to start Press xSTOP to stop the recording.
Recording continues
xSTOP and exit the menu
• If you erase the message you set the alarm to play back, the 4 Press xSTOP to exit the menu
in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
recording. mode.) mode.
If you cannot tune in a station, press 2 Press xSTOP to turn the FM radio off. alarm setting will be canceled.
4 Press xSTOP to stop recording. Notes
– . or >+ repeatedly to change the 1 Tip Note • If you divide a message with the playback alarm, playback If you have any questions or problems concerning your
• You cannot add or overwrite a recording if the remaining
frequency step by step. You can divide a message during recording pause. “ALARM OFF (or ON)” will not appear and the will stop at the point you divided a message. unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
memory is not long enough.
When a station you tune in is a preset station, alarm cannot be set if the clock has not been set or no • You can adjust the playback volume with the VOL control.
• The added portion of a message will be recorded in the same
the preset number is displayed, otherwise, • When you press DIVIDE during playback: message has been recorded in the selected folder. • If the alarm time comes during erasing, alarm will sound for Backup recommendations
recording mode (HQ, SP, or LP).
The message is divided into two at the 10 seconds after the erasing is finished and playback begins.
“- -” appears instead.
Erasing preset FM radio stations point you pressed the button, and the
new message number and “DIVIDE“
3 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
“OFF” starts to flash.
• Alarm setting will not be canceled when the alarm playback
finishes. To cancel alarm setting, see below. Changing the Recording Mode
To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by
accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder,
we recommend that you save a backup copy of your
flash three times. The message recorded messages on a tape recorder, etc.
Recording with an External To cancel or change the alarm setting HQ: You can record with the high quality sound
Presetting FM radio stations The display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some
regions.
To cancel erasing
Press xSTOP before you press Microphone or from Other
numbers of the following messages
will increase by one.
1 Select the message you set the alarm to play back, and
(monaural sound).
SP: You can record with better sound (monaural sound).
NxPLAY/STOP in step 3. Equipment Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1 second to enter LP: You can record for longer time (monaural sound).
4 Press – . or >+ to select

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The display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some regions. the menu mode.
“ON”.
You can preset up to 25 FM radio stations in the IC recorder‘s memory.
Press FM repeatedly until 1 Connect a plug-in-power type microphone or A message is divided.
“ON” starts to flash.
2 Press – . or > + to select “ALARM ON”. 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more Specifications
other equipment to the (microphone) jack. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 3 Press NxPLAY/STOP to flash “ON”. than 1 second until “MODE”
“[P]” appears. 4 To cancel the alarm setting: Press – . or > + to IC recorder section

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The message numbers increase. appears in the display window.
When recording with an external flash “OFF” and press NxPLAY/STOP. Recording media
Press FM to enter FM radio mode. microphone To play the divided message 5 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
To change the alarm setting: Press NxPLAY/STOP. Built-in flash memory 64 MB, Monaural
When the alarm date is displayed, follow the Steps 3 to recording
Press –. or >+ to display the message number as the “DATE” will flash in the display
(micro-
mini-plug (monaural) divided messages each have message numbers. window.
6 of “Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an 2 Make sure that “MODE” is Recording time
phone) Alarm” to change the alarm setting. displayed and press NxPLAY/ HQ: 7 hours 30 minutes
1 To play the divided messages continuously 5 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode. STOP. SP: 20 hours 5 minutes

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External LP: 37 hours 5 minutes
Select “ON” for CONT in the menu as described in “Playing
Press – . or >+ microphone HQ (or SP, LP)” will flash.

2 Back All Messages in a Folder Continuously”. Freqency range

(not supplied) 3 Set the alarm date.
Tune in the station you want to preset and store repeatedly until the preset Notes To play back on a desired date
HQ:
SP:
260 Hz - 6,800 Hz
220 Hz - 3,400 Hz
• If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot Preventing Accidental Operation 3 Press – . or >+ to select
on the preset number. number you want to erase is
When you connect an external microphone, the built-in
microphone is automatically cut off. When a plug in
divide a message. In that case, reduce the number of
messages to 98 or less by erasing unnecessary messages or
(the message will be played back at the same time on
the same date every year until you erase the message) — HOLD function “HQ”, “SP” or “LP” and press
LP:
FM radio section
220 Hz - 3,100 Hz
NxPLAY/STOP. Frequency range
power type microphone is connected, power is by moving some of the messages to another folder before 1 Press NxPLAY/STOP while
Press and hold NxPLAY/STOP until a preset
number flashes on the display. displayed. automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC
recorder.
dividing a message.
• If you divide a message with an alarm setting, the alarm
“DATE” is flashing.
The year digits will flash.
Slide the HOLD switch to “ON”. “HOLD” will flash three
times, indicating that all the functions of the buttons are
Now the setting is completed.
IF
87.5 - 108 MHz
225 kHz
The station will be stored in memory after 3 locked. Antennas
setting remains only with the former message divided.
seconds.
When recording from other equipment • You cannot divide a message in the first or the last 1 second. When the HOLD function is activated during stop, all the 4 Press xSTOP to exit the menu Headphone cord antenna
(micro- • If you divide a message frequently, the unit may become display will be turned off after “HOLD” flashes. mode. General
phone) mini-plug (monaural) unable to divide a message. The setting becomes effective and Speaker approx. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.) dia.

3 Erase the preset number. Audio connecting

cable with
EAR,
EARPHONE, v
or REC OUT
mini-plug
• Once a message is divided, you cannot combine the divided
messages with the IC recorder.
2 Press – . or > + to
select the year digits and
press NxPLAY/STOP.
The month digits will flash.
HOLD the normal screen will be
displayed.
If the unit is left unoperated for
more than 3 seconds, the display
Power output
250 mW
Input/Output
•Headphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms
1 Press NxPLAY/STOP for more than 1 attenuator
(not supplied) (stereo or will show the current time and the ear receiver/headphones
second.
The preset number and “ERASE” flash
monaural) Moving Messages to a Different selected recording mode will be •Microphone jack (minijack, monaural)
displayed. Plug in power
in the display window.
Tape recorder, TV, radio, etc.
Folder — Move Function 3 Press – . or >+ to select
To cancel the HOLD function Minimum input level 0.6 mV
the month digits and press
Presetting FM radio stations You can move the recorded messages to another folder. NxPLAY/STOP.
The day digits will flash.
Slide the HOLD switch to “OFF” .
Note
3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone
Power requirements
Example: Moving Message 3 in Folder A to Folder C Playing Back All Messages in a Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3 V DC
automatically 2 Follow the steps in “Recording Messages” on 1 While the unit is stopped, select
When the HOLD function is activated during recording, cancel
the HOLD function first to stop recording. Folder Continuously Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and
controls)
the front side to record messages. the message you want to move. 4 Press – . or >+ to select 1 Tip 34.6 × 109.5 × 18.0 mm (1 3/8 × 4 3/8 × 23/32 in.)
the day digits. Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm CONT ON: You can play back all messages in a folder Mass (incl. batteries)
The display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some regions. Notes playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press xSTOP. continuously.
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP. 68 g (2.4 oz)
You can preset up to 25 FM radio stations automatically in the preset menu. • Make sure that the plugs are connected securely. To play back once a week CONT OFF: Playback stops at the end of each message.
The preset number will be changed to Supplied accessories
• We recommend you make a trial recording to check the Press – . or >+ to select the
0“- -.” Operating instructions (1)
connections and volume control.
2 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more day of the week. 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more

1 • When connecting equipment other than Sony’s, refer to the LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) (for the
Selecting the Display Mode than 1 second until “MODE”
Press FM to enter FM radio mode. instruction manual of the equipment. than 1 second until “MODE”
appears in the display window. appears in the display window.
U.S.A.only)
Headphone (1)
You can select the display mode for the stop, recording Carrying pouch (1) (excluding the U.S.A.)
3 Press – . or >+ to select To play back at the same time
and playback modes. 2 Press – . or >+ to display Optional accessories
“MOVE” and press NxPLAY/ every day “CONT” and press NxPLAY/
Each time you press DISPLAY/MENU, the display mode Electret Condenser Microphone ECM-DM5P,
STOP. Press – . or >+ to select will change as shown below: STOP. ECM-CZ10, ECM-TL1 (for telephone recording)
The destination folder indication “DAILY”. “OFF (or ON)” will flash. Audio connecting cable RK-G64HG /RK-

2 flashes. 1 On the current time display

G69HG (excluding Europe)
Preset stations automatically in the menu. Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM 4 Press – . or >+ to select the 4 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
If the unit is left unoperated for more than 3
seconds in the stop mode, the display will 3 Press – . or >+ to select
Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80

radio folder to which you want to The hour digits will flash. show the current time, regardless of the
display mode setting.
“ON” or “OFF” and press Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for move the message (C in this NxPLAY/STOP. optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
more than 1 second until case). Now the setting is completed. information.
“AUTO- P” appears in the 1 Press FM to enter the FM mode. Counter:
display window. 3 Press – . or >+ to select “YES” B Elapsed playback/recording Design and specifications are subject to change without
and press NxPLAY/STOP. 5 Press NxPLAY/STOP. 5 Set the alarm time. time in one message 4 Press xSTOP to exit the menu notice.
The IC recorder automatically scans The message is moved in the 1 Press – . or >+ to select mode.
the radio frequencies and the
stations will be stored in memory
destination folder. the hour digits and press
NxPLAY/STOP.
m
from the lower frequencies to the 2 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1 second until
The minute digits will flash. Remaining time (REMAIN):
higher ones. “AUTO-P” appears in the display window.
6 Press xSTOP to exit the menu In the playback mode: The
2 Press – . or >+ to select remaining time of one message
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP. mode. the minute digits and press
4 Press xSTOP to exit from the indication. In the stop and
NxPLAY/STOP. recording mode: The remaining
menu mode.
“B-PLAY” will be displayed.
If the unit is left unused for more 3 Press – . or >+ to select “SENS” and press recording time indication.
than 3 seconds in the stop mode, the NxPLAY/STOP.
display will show the current time.
To cancel moving the message(s) 6 Set the alarm sound. m
Press xSTOP before step 5. 1 Press – . or >+ to select Recorded date (REC DATE)*:
the alarm sound either from The date the current message
4 Press – . or >+ to select “LOCAL” or “DX” and Note
“B-PLAY” (playing back the was recorded.
press NxPLAY/STOP. message after the alarm) or
The move function does not duplicate a message in another
“B-ONLY” (alarm only)
folder. When you move a message to another folder, the one in m
the previous folder will be deleted. 2 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
5 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.
“ALARM ON” will be displayed. Recorded time (REC DATE)**:
The time the current message
was recorded.
7 Press xSTOP to exit the menu
mode.

* If the clock has not been set, “--Y--M--D” will be displayed.

**If the clock has not been set, “--:--” will be displayed.
“,” is displayed when the number of the message with
alarm setting is selected.
At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds
and the selected message will be played back. (If you have
selected “B-ONLY”, only the alarm will sound.)
During playback, “ALARM” will flash in the display
window.
When the playback ends, the unit will stop automatically
at the beginning of that message.