BGetting started BBasic Operations

Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity

Step 1: Installing the Batteries Recording Messages 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1 second until
MODE appears in the display window.
You can record up to 99 messages in each of the four folders (A, B, C, and D).
Replacing the batteries Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded Note on recording 2 Press . or >+ to select SENS and press

Owners Record 1 Slide and lift the battery

The battery indicator in the display
window shows the battery
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
NxPLAY/ENTER.

IC Recorder The model number is located at the

rear and the serial number is
located inside the battery
compartment lid.
condition.
When

When
flashes, replace the
batteries with new ones.
flashes, the batteries
Note
e.g. Message 1 Message 2 Newly recorded message Blank space recording.

Maximum recording time 3 Press . or >+ to select H (high sensitivity)

compartment. Record the serial Before making a long recording, be sure to insert new batteries and check the battery The maximum recording time of all or L (low sensitivity) and press NxPLAY/ENTER.
number in the space provided are exhausted and the unit will stop indicator. the folders is as follows. You can
below. Refer to these numbers operation. record messages for the maximum
whenever you call upon your Sony recording time in a single folder.

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dealer regarding this product. Battery life*(With continuous use)

Model No. ICD-B600

In the HQ mode Select the recording mode. HQ*
SP**
61 h. 10 min.
163 h. 10 min.
4 Press x(stop) to exit the menu mode.
Serial No._______________________ Recording: Approx. 11 h. See Changing the Recording Mode on the reverse side.
LP*** 301 h. 35 min.
Playback**: Approx. 7.5 h.
(h.: hours/min.: minutes)

Operating Instructions
ICD-B600 2 Insert two LR03 (size AAA)
In the SP and LP modes
Recording: Approx. 22 h. 2 Select the folder.
See Selecting the Folder.
* HQ: High quality recording mode
(monaural sound)
** SP: Standard play recording mode
(monaural sound)
alkaline batteries with Playback**:
(h.: hours)
Approx. 11 h.
***LP: Long play recording mode

2008 Sony Corporation
correct polarity, and close the * Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03
(size AAA)
3 Start recording.
(monaural sound)
Notes
To record in better sound quality,
Playing Back Messages
**When playing back through the
Printed in China lid. internal speaker with the medium
select the HQ mode. For switching
the recording mode, see Changing
volume level 1 Press zXREC. 2 Speak to the
the Recording Mode on the reverse
When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1. Playing back a message
The battery life may shorten built-in When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3. repeatedly
Make sure to insert both side.
depending on the operation of the microphone. Repeat Play
of the batteries from Recording mode Before making a long recording, be
unit.
their ends. sure to check the battery indicator. During playback, press
Operation indicator

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Current message The maximum recording time and NxPLAY/ENTER for more than
Notice for the customers in the Notes
For the customers in the U.S.A. countries applying EU Directives Do not use manganese batteries for
number (lights in red during
recording.)
the number of messages you can
make vary depending on the
Select the folder. 1 second.
will be displayed and the
this unit. Counter display* conditions of use. selected message will be played
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, When you replace the batteries with * The display selected
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this
Remaining memory When you record messages in the See Selecting the Folder. back repeatedly.
model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized new ones, the clock setting display with the DISPLAY/
indicator mixture of HQ, SP and LP mode, the To resume normal playback, press
comply with FCC technical regulations. Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony appears. In this case, set the date MENU button maximum recording time will be NxPLAY/ENTER again. To stop

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Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 and time again. The recorded appears. between those for the HQ and LP
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or If the battery compartment lid is
messages and alarm setting,
however, will remain.
modes.
Due to the limitation of the IC
Select the message number. playback, press x(stop).

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

guarantee documents.
accidentally detached, attach it as When replacing the batteries, be
recording system, this unit records
Playing back all messages
You do not need to keep pressing zXREC while recording.
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection illustrated.
sure to replace both batteries with
in the minimum recording unit of in a folder continuously
new ones. Press . or >+ to Selected message number
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This approx. 2 seconds at most, therefore display the desired
Continuous Play
Do not charge dry batteries. You can select the continuous play
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy Troubleshooting When you are not going to use the
the following symptoms may occur: message number. Number of

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and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or When a message is shorter than mode with CONT in the menu.
unit for a long time, remove the messages in
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
Before taking the unit for repair, check the following
sections. Should any problem persist after you have
when you replace the batteries with new ones. Please refer to Steps 2 to 3 in
Step 2: Setting the Clock to set the date and time.
batteries to prevent damage from Stop recording. the minimum recording unit, it is
still counted as approx. 2 seconds
.: for smaller
message number a folder
When you set CONT to ON,
you can play back all messages in a
battery leakage and corrosion.
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful at most so the remaining >+: for larger folder continuously.
made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The unit is accessing data while Counter
interference to radio or television reception, which can be recording time will decrease by message number
ACCESS appears in the display display*
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is zXREC NxPLAY/ENTER more than the actual length of the Searching forward/
The unit does not operate. window. While accessing, do not
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the message.
The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity. remove the batteries. Doing so may backward during playback
following measures: When the message is longer than
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. The batteries are weak. damage the data.
the minimum recording unit, the
(Cue/Review)
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch. (If you remaining recording time will To search forward, keep >+
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from press any button, HOLD will flash for 3 seconds.) decrease by more than the actual pressed during playback and
Press x(stop). * The display selected with the DISPLAY/MENU button appears (see the reverse side). release the button at the point you
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
No sound comes from the speaker.
The ear receiver or headphones are plugged in.
Step 2: Setting the Clock The unit stops at the
beginning of the current
length of the message if it cannot
be divided by the minimum
recording unit without a
wish to resume playback.
To search backward, keep .
The volume is turned down completely. .(Review) recording.

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remainder. pressed during playback and
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
FULL is displayed and you cannot start
recording.
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you replace the batteries with new ones. In
this case, proceed from step 2.
The sum of the number on the
counter (elapsed recording time) Start playback. release the button at the point you
wish to resume playback.
equipment. and the remaining recording time
The memory is full. Erase some of the messages. may be less than the units If you keep >+ or .pressed,
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
99 messages have been recorded in the selected folder.
Select another folder or erase some of the messages.

Noise is heard.
An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed
1 Display the clock setting display.
If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you
record you will record in the same folder.
maximum recording time.

Remaining memory
indication
1 Press NxPLAY/ENTER. i (headphone) jack

Operation indicator
(lights in green during
the unit starts to search at higher
speed.
For the first 10 seconds of cue/
review, fast playback sound can be
undesired operation.
or scratched the unit during recording so that noise was 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more 2 Press . or >+ to display To Do this During recording, the remaining playback.)
heard. When searching at a higher
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony recorded. than 1 second until MODE SET DATE. pause recording* Press zXREC. memory indicator decreases one by 2 Adjust the volume speed, playback sound will not be
Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http:// The unit was placed near an AC power source, a appears in the display window. During recording pause, the operation indicator one. with the VOL control. heard.
www.sony.com/ fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or The unit enters the menu mode. flashes in red and PAUSE flashes in the display Counter display (or the During cue/review, the counter
playback. window. The memory is
selected display mode) will be displayed, regardless of the
Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when nearly full.
release pause and Press zXREC. display mode setting.
recording. Clean the plug. 3 Press NxPLAY/ENTER. x(stop)
For customers in Europe Ear receiver/headphones plug is dirty. Clean the plug.
resume recording Recording resumes from that point.
Flashing
The year digits will flash. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press 1 Tip
Recording level is low. x(stop).) When fast playback is done to the end
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic When the remaining time of
of the last message, END flashes for
Set the microphone sensitivity to H (high) using the listen to the current Press x(stop) to stop recording, then press recording reaches 5 minutes, the
Equipment (Applicable in the European menu. recording NxPLAY/ENTER. 5 seconds. (You cannot hear the
last one of the indication flashes.
Union and other European countries with playback sound.) If you keep .
Recording is interrupted. review the current Press NxPLAY/ENTER during recording. If the remaining recording time pressed while END is flashing, the
separate collection systems) recording instantly display mode is selected,
After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next
The advanced VOR function is activated. Set VOR to message. When the continuous play function is set to ON (see the reverse messages are played back rapidly, and
This symbol on the product or on its packaging OFF. search backward during Hold down . during recording or recording REMAIN and the counter display normal playback will start at the point
side), the unit stops after playing all messages in a folder.
flash when the remaining time

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indicates that this product shall not be treated recording (Review) pause. Recording mode will be released, and you release the button.
Recording level is unstable (when recording When the last message in a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed
over to the applicable collection point for the music, etc.). Set the date. reviewing of the current recording starts. If you
release the button, playback starts from that point.
reaches 1 minute.
To continue recording, first erase
beginning of the last message.
When END stops flashing and the
operation indicator goes off, the unit
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. This unit is designed to automatically adjust the some of the messages. will stop at the beginning of the last
recording level when recording meetings, etc., and is select the microphone You can select the microphone sensitivity using the For private listening message.
By ensuring this product is disposed of sensitivity menu. See Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity. Connect an ear receiver or headphones (not supplied) to the i (headphone) jack.
not suitable for music recording. Notes If the last message is long and you
correctly, you will help prevent potential 2 Press NxPLAY/ENTER. H (high): To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. If noise is heard, wipe
If you press zXREC when the wish to start playback at a later part of
negative consequences for the environment and --Y--M--D or --:-- is displayed. The month digits will flash. spacious place. the headphones plug. the message, keep >+ pressed to
1 Press . or >+ to select memory is full, FULL will flash
human health, which could otherwise be caused by You have not set the clock. L (low): To record for dictation or in a noisy place. play back the message to the end and
the digits of the year. with an alarm sound. Erase some of
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of Other operations then press . while END is
--Y--M--D or --:-- is displayed on the REC * About one hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released the messages before you start
materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more flashing to go back to the desired
and the unit goes into the stop mode. recording again.
detailed information about recycling of this product, please DATE display. If you press zXREC after you have To Do this point.
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal The date and time of recording will not be displayed if recorded 99 messages, FULL will (For messages other than the last one,
3 Set the month and day in stop at the current position Press NxPLAY/ENTER or x(stop).
service or the shop where you purchased the product. you recorded the message when the clock was not set. flash with an alarm sound. Select go to the beginning of the next
sequence, then press NxPLAY/ To resume playback from that point,
Cinappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling ENTER. another folder or erase some of the press NxPLAY/ENTER again. message and play backward to the
You cannot divide a message. Selecting the Folder desired point.)
of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more The hour digits will flash. messages.
You cannot divide a message in a folder which has 99 1 Tip go back to the beginning Press . once.
detailed information about recycling of this product, please
messages. To set the date to Year 2008, display 08Y. of the current message
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal If you divide messages frequently, the unit may become 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1 second until Starting recording
service or the shop where you purchased the product. unable to divide a message. MODE appears in the display window. automatically in response skip to the next message Press >+ once.
You cannot divide a message in the first or the last 1 to the sound Advanced go back to previous Press . or >+ repeatedly.
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in second of a message. VOR function messages/skip to succeeding (During stop mode, keep the button
the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection
systems)
It takes longer for the unit to start
operation.
If you divide messages too frequently while the unit is
3 Set the time. 2 Press . or >+ to select FOLDER and press
NxPLAY/ENTER.
When VOR (voice operated
recording) is set to ON in the
menu, recording starts when the
recorder detects sound. (VOR is
messages pressed to skip the messages
continuously.)

recording them, the following phenomenon may occur: displayed in the display window.)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging
The operation indicator keeps flashing, and you cannot 1 Press . or >+ to select 3 Set the minute.
indicates that the battery provided with this
operate the unit for a certain period. This is not a the digits of the hour.
product shall not be treated as household malfunction. Wait until the operation indicator goes off.
waste.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of You cannot record messages up to the 4 Press NxPLAY/ENTER at the
3 Press . or >+ to select the folder you want
and press NxPLAY/ENTER.
correctly, you will help prevent potentially maximum recording time. time signal.
negative consequences for the environment and human health If you record messages in a mixture of HQ, SP and LP The display will return to SET
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum DATE.
handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help HQ mode recording time to the maximum LP mode Recording stops when no sound is
to conserve natural resources. recording time. 2 Press NxPLAY/ENTER. heard. (VOR PAUSE flashes in
In case of products that for safety, performance or data No more recording can be made when 99 messages The minute digits will flash. 5 Press x(stop) to exit from the 4 Press x(stop) to exit the menu mode. the display window.)
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an each have been recorded in a folder. menu mode.
If the unit is left unused for more Current folder Note
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by Due to the limitation of the IC recording system, this
VOR function is affected by the sound
qualified service staff only. unit records in the minimum recording unit. If the than 3 seconds in the stop mode,
around you. Set the microphone
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over length of each message cannot be divided by the the display will show the current
sensitivity to H (high) or L (low)
the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for minimum recording unit, the remaining recording time time.
using the menu. If recording is not
may decrease by more than the total length of the
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. satisfactory after you have changed
messages.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to 1 Tip the microphone sensitivity, or for
remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery The unit does not operate correctly. This unit does not have a power on/off switch. The display is shown at all times. important recording, set VOR to
over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of Take out the batteries and insert them again. You can select the 12-hour display using the menu. To set the 12-hour display, select 12H in the HOUR menu. In that case, OFF.
waste batteries. AM12:00 will appear in step 2-3.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product Please note that recorded messages may be erased during
or battery, please contact your local Civic Offi ce, your service or repair work.
household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
 BVarious Ways of Recording BOther Functions To cancel the alarm setting before the

Erasing Messages Playing Back a Message at a

Desired Time with an Alarm
playback starts
Press x(stop) while the alarm sound is heard. You can
Turning off the Beep Sound Precautions
Adding a Recording to a Dividing a Message stop even when the HOLD function is activated. BEEP ON: A beep will sound to indicate that operation On power

You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a
Previously Recorded Message You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected Notes
has been accepted. Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two LR03 (size
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.
time. You cannot set the alarm if you have not set the clock or
You can add a recording to the message being played so that the message is divided into two and the new 6, an alarm sounds only and playback will not start. there is no message in the selected folder (the unit will not alarm and timer.
Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. message number is added to the divided message. By On safety
back. enter the alarm setting mode when you press DISPLAY/
The added recording will be placed after the current dividing a message, you can easily find the point you
1 Select the folder (See MENU in Step 2). 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or
want to play back when you make a long recording such If you try to set the alarm to play back a message at a than 1 second until MODE operating any motorized vehicle.
message and counted as a part of the message. Selecting the Folder on
Erasing messages one by one During
playback of Message 3 Message 4
as a meeting.
You can divide messages until the total number of
the front side) and display
the message you want to
previously set time on another message, PRE SET will be
displayed, preventing new settings.
appears in the display window. On handling
Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or
messages in the folder becomes 99. If you try to set the alarm to the time before the current time,
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and Message 3 play back with an alarm. in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
BACK-D appears in the display window and you cannot
renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. After
Message 3 Message 4 While recording or playing back a message, press 2 Enter the alarm setting mode. set the alarm. 2 Press . or >+ to display mechanical shock.
adding a If the alarm time comes while another message is being BEEP ON (or OFF) and press Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
recording DIVIDE at the point you want to divide. 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for
Before erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5 Added recording played back with an alarm, the playback stops and the new remove the batteries and have the unit checked by
more than 1 second until NxPLAY/ENTER.
When you press DIVIDE during recording: message will be played back. ON (or OFF) will flash. qualified personnel before operating it any further.
Erase Message 3 Meeting at 2 oclock The new message number is added at MODE appears in the If the alarm time comes during recording, alarm will sound
at Conference room A display window. On noise
on December 1. the point you pressed the button, and for 10 seconds after the recording is finished and playback
After erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC
the new message number and DIVIDE begins. , will flash when the alarm time comes.
2 Press . or >+ to select If more than one alarm time comes during recording, only 3 Press . or >+ to select power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone
Remaining messages are renumbered. 1 During playback, press zXREC flash for 3 seconds. The message will be
ALARM OFF the first message will be played back. ON or OFF and press during recording or playback.
for more than 1 second. divided into two; however, the messages
1 Press ERASE while playing back the (If the alarm has already set to When the alarm time comes when the unit is in the menu NxPLAY/ENTER. Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your
To cancel erasing The REC indicator appears and will be recorded without a break.
the selected message, ALARM
message you want to erase or press mode, alarm will sound and the menu mode will be The setting is completed. finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.
Press x(stop) before step 2. ADD will flash for 3 seconds in ON is displayed. If you do not
ERASE for more than 1 second during Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 cancelled.
the display window. wish to change the setting, press If you erase the message you set the alarm to play back, the On maintenance
stop mode.
To erase other messages The operation indicator will turn A message is divided. To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened
A beep will sound and the message
Repeat steps 1 and 2. red. Recording continues
x(stop) and exit the menu alarm setting will be cancelled.
If you divide a message with the playback alarm, playback
4 Press x(stop) to exit the menu
in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
number and ERASE will flash while mode.) mode.
the whole message is played back 10 The new recording will be added will stop at the point you divided a message.
To erase a message 1 Tip Note You can adjust the playback volume with the VOL control. If you have any questions or problems concerning your
times. at the end of the current message.
partially You can divide a message during recording pause. ALARM OFF (or ON) will not appear and the If the alarm time comes during erasing, alarm will sound for unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
2 Press ERASE while the message is First divide the message and then 2 Press x(stop) to stop the recording. When you press DIVIDE during playback:
alarm cannot be set if the clock has not been set or no
message has been recorded in the selected folder.
10 seconds after the erasing is finished and playback begins.
Backup recommendations
being played back. follow the steps to erase the Alarm setting will not be cancelled when the alarm playback
The message is erased and the Notes The message is divided into two at the finishes. To cancel alarm setting, see below. To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by
message.
remaining messages will be You cannot add a recording if the remaining memory is not point you pressed the button, and the 3 Press NxPLAY/ENTER. accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder,
renumbered. (For example, if you erase long enough. new message number and DIVIDE OFF starts to flash. To cancel or change the alarm setting Changing the Recording Mode we recommend that you save a backup copy of your
Message 3, Message 4 will be The added portion of a message will be recorded in the flash for 3 seconds. The message recorded messages on a tape recorder, etc.
renumbered as Message 3. When same recording mode (HQ, SP, or LP). numbers of the following messages 1 Select the message you set the alarm to play back, and
erasing is completed, the unit will stop will increase by one. press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1 second to enter HQ: You can record with the high quality sound
at the beginning of the following the menu mode. (monaural sound).
message.) Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 SP: You can record with better sound (monaural sound).
4 Press . or >+ to select 2 Press . or > + to select ALARM ON.
Recording with an External A message is divided.
ON. 3 Press NxPLAY/ENTER to flash ON. LP: You can record for longer time (monaural sound).
Specifications
ON starts to flash. 4 To cancel the alarm setting: Press . or > + to
Microphone or from Other Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 flash OFF and press NxPLAY/ENTER. 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more
Equipment The message numbers increase. To change the alarm setting: Press NxPLAY/ than 1 second until MODE Recording media
Built-in flash memory 512 MB, Monaural
Erasing all messages in a folder 1 Connect a plug-in-power type microphone or To play the divided message 5 Press NxPLAY/ENTER.
ENTER. When the alarm date is displayed, follow the
Steps 3 to 6 of Playing Back a Message at a Desired
appears in the display window.
recording
e.g. A part of the menory capacity is used as a
other equipment to the (microphone) jack. Press . or >+ to display the message number as the DATE will flash in the display Time with an Alarm to change the alarm setting.
Folder A Folder B management area.
divided messages each have message numbers. window. 5 Press x(stop) to exit the menu mode.
To cancel erasing Recording time
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Press x(stop) before step 3. When recording with an external 2 Make sure that MODE is
HQ: 61 hours 10 minutes
1 To play the divided messages continuously displayed and press NxPLAY/
microphone SP: 163 hours 10 minutes
Select ON for CONT in the menu as described in Playing
ENTER. LP: 301 hours 35 minutes
Back All Messages in a Folder Continuously.
Blank space Message 1 Message 2 Message 3
(micro-
mini-plug (monaural)
3 Set the alarm date. Preventing Accidental Operation HQ (or SP, LP) will flash.
Frequency range
phone) Notes To play back on a desired date
If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot (the message will be played back at the same time on
HOLD function HQ: 260 Hz - 6,800 Hz
External SP: 220 Hz - 3,400 Hz
1 Select the 2 While pressing x(stop), press microphone divide a message. In that case, reduce the number of the same date every year until you erase the message)
Slide the HOLD switch to ON. HOLD will appear for 3
3 Press . or >+ to select LP: 220 Hz - 3,100 Hz
folder you want messages to 98 or less by erasing unnecessary messages or HQ, SP or LP and press
ERASE for more than 1 second. (not supplied) 1 Press NxPLAY/ENTER while Speaker approx. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.) dia.
to erase using by moving some of the messages to another folder before seconds, indicating that all the functions of the buttons are
ALL ERASE will flash for 10 NxPLAY/ENTER. Power output
dividing a message. DATE is flashing. locked.
DISPLAY/MENU. seconds. Now the setting is completed. 250 mW
If you divide a message with an alarm setting, the alarm The year digits will flash. When the HOLD function is activated during stop, all the
(See Selecting When you connect an external microphone, the built-in Input/Output
setting remains only with the former message divided. display will be turned off after HOLD is displayed.
the Folder on microphone is automatically cut off. When a plug in Headphone jack (minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms
You cannot divide a message in the first or the last 1 second.
the front side.) power type microphone is connected, power is 2 Press . or > + to 4 Press x(stop) to exit the menu ear receiver/headphones
If you divide a message frequently, the unit may become HOLD
automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC unable to divide a message. select the year digits and mode. Microphone jack (minijack, monaural)
recorder. Once a message is divided, you cannot combine the divided press NxPLAY/ENTER. The setting becomes effective and Plug in power
messages with the IC recorder. The month digits will flash. the normal screen will be Minimum input level 0.6 mV
3 While the display When recording from other equipment If you divide messages too frequently while the unit is displayed. Power requirements
3 Press . or >+ to select
is flashing, press recording them, the following phenomenon may occur: The If the unit is left unoperated for Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3 V DC
(micro- the month digits and press
ERASE. mini-plug (monaural) operation indicator keeps flashing, and you cannot operate more than 3 seconds, the display Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and
phone) the unit for a certain period. This is not a malfunction. Wait NxPLAY/ENTER.
EAR, The day digits will flash. To cancel the HOLD function will show the current time and the controls)
until the operation indicator goes off. 34.6 109.2 18.4 mm (1 3/8 4 3/8 3/4 in.)
Audio connecting EARPHONE, v Slide the HOLD switch to OFF. selected recording mode will be
or REC OUT 4 Press . or >+ to select displayed. Mass (incl. batteries)
cable with
mini-plug the day digits. Note 65 g (2.3 oz)
attenuator
(stereo or When the HOLD function is activated during recording, cancel Supplied accessories
(not supplied) To play back once a week
monaural) Moving Messages to a Different the HOLD function first to stop recording. Operating instructions (1)
Press . or >+ to select the
Folder Move Function
Index to Parts and Controls Tape recorder, TV, radio, etc.
You can move the recorded messages to another folder.
day of the week. 1 Tip
Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm
playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press x(stop).
Playing Back All Messages in a
Folder Continuously
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)
Headphone (1) (excluding the U.S.A., Canada
and Europe)
Carrying pouch (1) (excluding the U.S.A.,
Example: Moving Message 3 in Folder A to Folder C CONT ON: You can play back all messages in a folder Canada and Europe)
Main unit 2 Follow the steps in Recording Messages on To play back at the same time continuously. Optional accessories
the front side to record messages. 1 While the unit is stopped, select every day
Selecting the Display Mode CONT OFF: Playback stops at the end of each message. Electret Condenser Microphone ECM-DM5P,
the message you want to move. Press . or >+ to select ECM-CZ10, ECM-TL1 (for telephone recording)
Notes
Built-in microphone i (headphone) jack
Make sure that the plugs are connected securely.
DAILY. 1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more Audio connecting cable RK-G64HG /RK-
You can select the display mode for the stop, recording than 1 second until MODE
(microphone) jack We recommend you make a trial recording to check the G69HG (excluding Europe)
and playback modes.
connections and volume control. appears in the display window. Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80
Operation indicator
When connecting equipment other than Sonys, refer to the
4 Press NxPLAY/ENTER. Each time you press DISPLAY/MENU, the display mode
Display window
instruction manual of the equipment.
2 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more The hour digits will flash. will change as shown below:
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
ERASE than 1 second until MODE
DISPLAY/MENU 1 On the current time display optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
VOL (volume) control* appears in the display window. If the unit is left unoperated for more than 3 2 Press . or >+ to display information.
DIVIDE seconds in the stop mode, the display will CONT and press NxPLAY/
x(stop) HOLD Starting Recording 5 Set the alarm time.
show the current time, regardless of the ENTER. Design and specifications are subject to change without
display mode setting. notice.
zXREC (record)
NxPLAY/ENTER**
Automatically in Response to 3 Press . or >+ to select 1 Press . or >+ to select
OFF (or ON) will flash.
the Sound Advanced VOR MOVE and press NxPLAY/ the hour digits and press
ENTER. Counter:
.(review/fast backward)/ NxPLAY/ENTER.
>+ (cue/fast forward)
function The destination folder indication The minute digits will flash.
B Elapsed playback/recording 3 Press . or >+ to select
flashes. time in one message ON or OFF and press
Speaker VOR ON: The VOR (Voice Operated Recording) 2 Press . or >+ to select NxPLAY/ENTER.
* There is a tactile dot beside the control to show the
direction to turn up the volume.
function is activated. Recording starts when 4 Press . or >+ to select the the minute digits and press m Now the setting is completed.
the unit detects sound and stops when no folder to which you want to NxPLAY/ENTER.
**The button has a tactile dot.
sound is heard, eliminating recording from move the message (C in this B-PLAY will be displayed. Remaining time (REMAIN):
soundless period. case). In the playback mode: The
VOR OFF: The VOR function is disabled. Normal remaining time of one message 4 Press x(stop) to exit the menu
recording operation is selected. 6 Set the alarm sound. indication. In the stop and mode.

Rear Display window 5 Press NxPLAY/ENTER. 1 Press . or >+ to select recording mode: The remaining
1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more The message is moved in the the alarm sound either from recording time indication.
than 1 second until MODE destination folder. B-PLAY (playing back the
Remaining battery
Folder indication
indicator appears in the display window. message after the alarm) or m
B-ONLY (alarm only)
Microphone sensitivity Recording mode Recorded date (REC DATE)*:
indication 2 Press NxPLAY/ENTER. The date the current message
6 Press x(stop) to exit the menu ALARM ON will be displayed. was recorded.
Alarm indicator REC (recording)
indicator
2 Press . or >+ to display mode.
Selected message number VOR and press NxPLAY/ 7 Press x(stop) to exit the menu m
Repeat play indicator ENTER. mode.
REC DATE (recorded date) Number of messages in OFF (or ON) will flash. Recorded time (REC DATE)**:
indication a folder/Menu The time the current message
Battery To cancel moving the message(s) was recorded.
indication/Counter /
compartment REMAIN indicator Remaining time 3 Press . or >+ to select Press x(stop) before step 5.
indication /Recording ON or OFF and press , is displayed when the number of the message with
Remaining memory date indication /Current NxPLAY/ENTER. Note alarm setting is selected.
Hook for handstrap indicator The move function does not duplicate a message in another At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds
time indication / Now the setting is completed.
(not supplied) folder. When you move a message to another folder, the one in and the selected message will be played back. * If the clock has not been set, --Y--M--D will be displayed.
Messages
the previous folder will be deleted. During playback, ALARM will flash in the display **If the clock has not been set, --:-- will be displayed.
window.
4 Press x(stop) to exit the menu When the playback ends, the unit will stop automatically
mode. at the beginning of that message.

To listen to the same message again

Press NxPLAY/ENTER. The same message will be
played back from the beginning.