User manual SONY ICD-80

[. . . ] 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. e. g. Message 1 Message 2 Newly recorded message Blank space 1 Note on recording Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc. , accidentally rubs or scratches the unit during recording. Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1 second until "MODE" appears in the display window. or >+ to select "SENS" and press NxPLAY/STOP. 1 Replacing the batteries 2 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition. When flashes, replace the batteries with new ones. [. . . ] · If you press zXREC/PAUSE after you have recorded 99 messages, "FULL" will flash with an alarm sound. Select another folder or erase some of the messages. After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next 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 beginning of the last message. For private listening Connect an ear receiver or headphones (not supplied) to the i (earphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. ("VOR" is displayed in the display window. ) 1 Press ­ . or >+ to select the digits of the hour. 2 4 Press NxPLAY/STOP at the time signal. The display will return to "SET DATE". Press ­ . or >+ to select "FOLDER" and press NxPLAY/STOP. You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time. · If you record messages in a mixture of HQ, SP and LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum HQ mode recording time to the maximum LP mode recording time. · No more recording can be made when 99 messages each have been recorded in a folder. · Due to the limitation of the IC recording system, this unit records in the minimum recording unit. · When the alarm time comes when the unit is in the menu mode, alarm will sound and the menu mode will be cancelled. · If you erase the message you set the alarm to play back, the alarm setting will be cancelled. · If you divide a message with the playback alarm, playback will stop at the point you divided a message. · You can adjust the playback volume with the VOL control. · If the alarm time comes during erasing, alarm will sound for 10 seconds after the erasing is finished and playback begins. · Alarm setting will not be cancelled when the alarm playback finishes. To cancel alarm setting, see below. Turning off the Beep Sound A beep will sound to indicate that operation has been accepted. BEEP OFF: No beep sound will be heard except for the alarm and timer. BEEP ON: Precautions On power · Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries. On safety · Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. [. . . ] or >+ to select the 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 xSTOP. Playing Back All Messages in a Folder Continuously CONT ON: You can play back all messages in a folder continuously. CONT OFF: Playback stops at the end of each message. 2 Follow the steps in "Recording Messages" on the front side to record messages. Notes i (earphone) jack · Make sure that the plugs are connected securely. · We recommend you make a trial recording to check the connections and volume control. [. . . ]