User manual SONY ICD-PX720

[. . . ] For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. [. . . ] When you divide a message with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title, artist name, and file name. Once a message is divided, you cannot re-combine divided messages using the IC recorder. To combine the divided messages, use the supplied application software. If you divide a message frequently, the unit may become unable to divide the message further. If you divide a message with an alarm setting, the same alarm setting remains only with the former message divided. You cannot divide a message at the very beginning (0. 5 seconds from the beginning) or at the very end (0. 5 seconds prior to the end) of the message. If you divide a message during A-B repeat playback or one message repeat playback, the repeat setting will be cancelled. If more than 10 seconds have passed after step 1, you must start the procedure again from the beginning. GB To play the divided message Press ­ or + to display the message number, as the divided messages now each have message numbers. Preventing Accidental Operation ­ the HOLD Function Editing Messages GB To prevent accidental operation, slide the HOLD switch in the direction of arrow in the recording or playback mode. "HOLD" will appear indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. Selecting the Display DISPLAY/ MENU To cancel the HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, cancel the HOLD function first to stop recording. Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press (stop). When the IC recorder is in the recording/ recording pause, stop, or playback modes, you can select elapsed time, remaining time (REMAIN), recorded date (REC DATE), or recorded time (REC DATE) to be displayed in the display window. GB Press DISPLAY/MENU. Each time you press DISPLAY/MENU, the display will change as shown below. Recorded time: Displays the time when the IC recorder started recording the current message. While the IC recorder is in the playback/stop mode REC DATE indicator REMAIN indicator Elapsed time Remaining time with the REMAIN indicator Recorded date with the REC DATE indicator* Recorded time with the REC DATE indicator** Elapsed time . . . * If the clock has not been set, "- -Y- -M- -D" will be displayed. ** If the clock has not been set, "- -:- -" will be displayed. Elapsed time: Displays the elapsed playback time of the current message. Remaining time: Displays the remaining time of the current message when the IC recorder is in the playback mode. Displays the remaining recording time when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Recorded date: Displays the date when the current message was recorded. Recorded time: Displays the time when the current message was recorded. Notes Editing Messages While the IC recorder is in the recording/recording pause mode Elapsed time: Displays the recording time of the current message. Remaining time: Displays the remaining recording time of the IC recorder. Recorded date: Displays the date when the IC recorder started recording the current message. If the remaining recording time is less than 1 minute, the display will change automatically to the remaining time display and the display will flash. If the IC recorder is left unoperated for more than 3 seconds in the stop mode, the display will return to the current time, regardless of the display setting. GB Utilizing the Menu Function 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to enter the menu mode. [. . . ] Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. On safety On maintenance On handling If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information GB Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on a tape recorder or to a computer, etc. Specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) 1 GB (approx. 989 MB =1, 037, 565, 952 Byte) A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area. Recording time*1 See page 23. *1 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, refer to page 13. Frequency range SHQ : 75 Hz - 20, 000 Hz HQ : 75 Hz - 17, 000 Hz SP : 75 Hz - 15, 000 Hz LP : 75 Hz - 3, 500 Hz MP3 bit rate and sampling frequency for recording mode*2 SHQ : 44. 1 kHz, 192 kbps stereo HQ : 44. 1 kHz, 128 kbps stereo SP : 44. 1 kHz, 48 kbps mono LP : 11. 025 kHz, 8 kbps mono Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps, VBR *2 The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported. [. . . ]