BGe t t in g st a rt e d
BBa sic Op e ra t io n s
Se le ct in g t h e Micro p h o n e Se n sit ivit y
Era sin g Me ssa g e s
St e p 1: In st a llin g t h e Ba t t e rie s
Re co rd in g Me ssa g e s
You can record up to 99 messages in each of the four folders (A, B, C, and D).
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.
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2
3
4
Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1 second until
“MODE” appears in the display w indow .
You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a
time.
Note that once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
Note on recording
IC Re co rd e r
Operating Instructions
Re p la cin g t h e b a t t e rie s
Noise may be recorded if an object,
such as your finger, etc., accidentally
rubs or scratches the unit during
recording.
The battery indicator in the display
window shows the battery
condition.
Slide and lift the battery
compartment lid.
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2
Press – . or >+ to select “SENS” and press
NxPLAY/STOP.
When
flashes, replace the
Erasing messages one by one
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and
renumbered so that there will be no space between messages.
e.g.
Message 1 Message 2 New ly recorded message Blank space
batteries with new ones.
Ma xim u m re co rd in g t im e
The maximum recording time of all
the folders is as follows. You can
record messages for the maximum
recording time in a single folder.
When
flashes, the batteries
Ow ner’s Record
Note
are exhausted and the unit will
stop operation.
The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the battery
compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Before making a long recording, be sure to insert new batteries and check the battery
indicator.
Press – . or >+ to select “H (high sensitivity)” or
“L (low sensitivity)” and press NxPLAY/STOP.
Before erasing
Message 1
Message 2
Message 3
Message 4 Message 5
Ba t t e ry life * (With continuous
use)
HQ*
SP**
7 h. 30 min.
20 h. 5 min.
Model No. ICD-B310F
Serial No. _____________________________________
Erase Message 3
Message 1
In the HQ mode
Select the recording mode.
After erasing
Message 2
Message 3
Message 4
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LP*** 37 h. 5 min.
Recording:
Playback:
Approx. 11hr.
Approx. 7.5 hr.
See “Changing the Recording Mode” on the reverse side.
Remaining messages are renumbered.
(h.: hours/ min.: minutes)
Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.
*
HQ: High quality recording mode
(monaural sound)
1 Select a message you w ant to erase.
To ca n ce l e ra sin g
Press xSTOP before step 4.
FM recording: Approx. 5 hr.
FM reception: Approx.13 hr.
Insert two LR03 (size AAA)
alkaline batteries with
correct polarity, and close the
lid.
** SP: Standard play recording mode
(monaural sound)
***LP: Long play recording mode
(monaural sound)
Select the folder.
2 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1
second until “MODE” appears in the
display w indow .
2
To e ra se o t h e r m e ssa g e s
Repeat steps 1 - 4.
See “Selecting the Folder”.
In the SP and LP modes
Printed on 100% recycled
paper using VOC (Volatile
Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
ICD-B310F
Recording:
Playback:
Approx. 22 hr.
Approx.11 hr.
Notes
3 Press – . or >+ to display
“ERASE” and press NxPLAY/STOP.
The message number and “ERASE” will
flash while the whole message is played
back 10 times.
To e ra se a m e ssa g e
p a rt ia lly
First divide the message and then
follow the steps to erase the
message.
• To record in better sound quality,
select the HQ mode. For switching
the recording mode, see “Changing
the Recording Mode” on the reverse
side.
FM recording: Approx.7 hr.
FM reception: Approx.13 hr.
Start recording.
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Pla yin g Ba ck Me ssa g e s
2006 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
(hr.: hours)
* Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03
(size AAA)
* When playing back through the
internal speaker with the medium
volume level
Make sure to insert both
of the batteries from
their – ends.
1 Press zXREC/PAUSE.
2 Speak to the
built-in
microphone.
•
Before making a long recording, be
sure to check the battery indicator.
When playing back a previously recorded message, start from Step 1.
When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step 3.
Pla yin g b a ck a m e ssa g e
re p e a t e d ly
— Re p e a t Pla y
During playback, press
NxPLAY/ STOP for more than
one second.
4 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
The setting is completed.
• The maximum recording time and
the number of messages you can
make vary depending on the
conditions of use.
• When you record messages in the
mixture of HQ, SP and LP mode, the
maximum recording time will be
between those for the HQ and LP
modes.
• Due to the limitation of the IC
recording system, this unit records
in the minimum recording unit of
approx. 2 seconds at most, therefore
the following symptoms may occur:
In fo rm a t io n
Noise is heard.
Recording mode
The message is erased and the remaining
messages will be renumbered. (For
example, if you erase Message 3,
Message 4 will be renumbered as
Message 3. When erasing is completed,
the unit will stop at the beginning of the
following message.)
•
An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally
rubbed or scratched the unit during recording so
that noise was recorded.
OPR indicator
(lights in red during
recording.)
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
Current message
number
The battery life may shorten
depending on the operation of the
unit.
Counter display*
•
The unit was placed near an AC power source, a
fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during
recording or playback.
Select the folder.
See “Selecting the Folder”.
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“
“ will be displayed and the
* The display selected
with the DISPLAY/
MENU button
Remaining memory
indicator
selected message will be played
back repeatedly.
To resume normal playback, press
NxPLAY/ STOP again. To stop
playback, press xSTOP.
Notes
•
•
Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when
recording. Clean the plug.
Ear receiver/ headphones plug is dirty. Clean the
plug.
• Do not use manganese batteries for
this unit.
appears.
Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in t h e U.S.A.
If the battery compartment lid is
accidentally detached, attach it as
illustrated.
• When you replace the batteries with
new ones, the clock setting display
appears. In this case, set the date
and time again. The recorded
messages and alarm setting,
however, will remain.
• When replacing the batteries, be
sure to replace both batteries with
new ones.
INFORMATION
Select the message number.
You do not need to keep pressing zXREC/ PAUSE while recording.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Pla yin g b a ck a ll m e ssa g e s
in a fo ld e r co n t in u o u sly
— Co n t in u o u s Pla y
You can select the continuous play
mode with CONT in the menu.
When you set CONT to “ON,” you
can play back all messages in a
folder continuously.
Recording level is low .
•
Set the microphone sensitivity to “H (high)” using
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or or
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.
–
When a message is shorter than
the minimum recording unit, it is
still counted as approx. 2 seconds
at most so the remaining
Press – . or >+ to
the menu.
Selected message number
Erasing all messages in a folder
display the desired
Recording is interrupted.
Stop recording.
message number.
Number of
messages in
a folder
e.g.
Folder A
4
•
The advanced VOR function is activated. Set VOR
recording time will decrease by
more than the actual length of
the message.
Folder B
– .: for smaller
message number
to “OFF”.
• Do not charge dry batteries.
• When you are not going to use the
unit for a long time, remove the
batteries to prevent damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
• The unit is accessing data while
“ACCESS“ appears in the display
window or the OPR indicator
flashes in orange. While accessing,
do not remove the batteries. Doing
so may damage the data.
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space
Message 1 Message 2
Message 3
zXREC/PAUSE
NxPLAY/STOP
Recording level is unstable (w hen recording
music, etc.).
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
–
When the message is longer than
the minimum recording unit, the
remaining recording time will
decrease by more than the actual
length of the message if it cannot
be divided by the minimum
recording unit without a
>+: for larger
message number
Counter
display*
Se a rch in g fo rw a rd /
b a ckw a rd d u rin g p la yb a ck
(Cu e /Re vie w )
•
This unit is designed to automatically adjust the
recording level when recording meetings, etc., and
is not suitable for music recording.
Blank space
Message 1 Message 2
Message 3
To search forward, keep >+
pressed during playback and
release the button at the point you
wish to resume playback.
To search backward, keep – .
pressed during playback and
release the button at the point you
wish to resume playback.
Press xSTOP.
1 Select the folder you w ant to erase.
To ca n ce l e ra sin g
Press xSTOP before step 4.
The unit stops at the
beginning of the current
recording.
“--Y--M--D” or “--:--” is displayed.
–
–
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
* The display selected with the DISPLAY/ MENU button appears (see the reverse side).
•
You have not set the clock.
remainder.
2 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1
second until “MODE” appears in the
display w indow .
–
The sum of the number on the
counter (elapsed recording time)
and the remaining recording
time may be less than the unit’s
maximum recording time.
– .(Review )
“--Y--M--D” or “--:--” is displayed on the REC
DATE display.
–
–
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician
for help.
•
The date and time of recording will not be
displayed if you recorded the message when the
clock was not set.
Start playback.
3 Press – . or >+ to display “ALL
ERASE” and press NxPLAY/STOP.
The message number and “ALL ERASE”
will flash 10 times.
3
If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record
you will record in the same folder.
St e p 2: Se t t in g t h e Clo ck
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
If you keep >+ or – .pressed,
the unit starts to search at higher
speed.
For the first 7 seconds of cue/
review, fast playback sound can be
heard. When searching at a higher
speed, playback sound will not be
heard.
Re m a in in g m e m o ry
in d ica t io n
During recording, the remaining
memory indicator decreases one by
one.
You cannot divide a message.
i (headphone) jack
1 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
•
•
•
You cannot divide a message in a folder which has
99 messages.
If you divide messages frequently, the unit may
become unable to divide a message.
You cannot divide a message in the first or the last
1 second of a message.
To
Do this
OPR indicator
(lights in green during
playback.)
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 undesired operation.
4 While display is flashing, press
NxPLAY/STOP.
The setting is completed.
pause recording*
Press zXREC/ PAUSE.
During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in
red and “PAUSE” flashes in the display window.
The memory is
nearly full.
2 Adjust the volume
w ith the VOL control.
Display the clock setting display.
1
release pause and
resume recording
Press zXREC/ PAUSE.
During cue/ review, the counter
will be displayed, regardless of the
display mode setting.
Counter display (or the
selected display mode)
You cannot record messages up to the
maximum recording time.
Recording resumes from that point.
(To stop recording after pausing recording, press
xSTOP.)
Flashing
1 Press DISPLAY/MENU for more
2 Press – . or >+ to display
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or
http:/ / www.sony.com/
than 1 second until “MODE”
appears in the display w indow .
The unit enters the menu mode.
“SET DATE”.
When the remaining time of
recording reaches 5 minutes, the
last one of the indication flashes.
If the remaining recording time
display mode is selected, the
remaining recording time display
will also flash when the remaining
time reaches 1 minute.
When the memory is full, recording
automatically stops and “FULL”
will flash in the display window
with an alarm sound. To continue
recording, first erase some of the
messages.
5 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.
•
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.
xSTOP
listen to the current
recording
Press xSTOP to stop recording, then press
NxPLAY/ STOP.
1 Tip
When fast playback is done to the end
of the last message, “END” flashes 5
times. (You cannot hear the playback
sound.) If you keep – . pressed
while “END” is flashing, the messages
are played back rapidly, and normal
playback will start at the point you
release the button.
When “END” stops flashing and the
OPR indicator goes off, the unit will
stop at the beginning of the last
message.
If the last message is long and you
wish to start playback at a later part of
the message, keep >+ pressed to
play back the message to the end and
then press – . while “END” is
flashing to go back to the desired
point.
(For messages other than the last one,
go to the beginning of the next
message and play backward to the
desired point.)
review the current
recording instantly
Press NxPLAY/ STOP during recording.
•
•
No more recording can be made when 99 messages
each have been recorded in a folder.
Disp o sa l o f Old Ele ct rica l & Ele ct ro n ic
Eq u ip m e n t (Ap p lica b le in t h e Eu ro p e a n Un io n
a n d o t h e r Eu ro p e a n co u n t rie s w it h se p a ra t e
co lle ct io n syst e m s)
3 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
The year digits will flash.
search backward during Hold down – . during recording or recording
Due to the limitation of the IC recording system,
this unit records in the minimum recording unit. If
the length of each message cannot be divided by
the minimum recording unit, the remaining
recording time may decrease by more than the
total length 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.
recording (Review)
pause. Recording mode will be released, and
reviewing of the current recording starts. If you
release the button, playback starts from that point.
In d e x t o Pa rt s a n d Co n t ro ls
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
select the microphone
sensitivity
You can select the microphone sensitivity using the
menu. See “Selecting the Microphone Sensitivity”.
H (high): To record at meeting or in a quiet and/ or
spacious place.
over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of
Ma in u n it
Fo r p riva t e list e n in g
The audio is w eak or has poor quality w hen
listening to the radio.
L (low): To record for dictation or in a noisy place.
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
headphones plug.
Set the date.
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correctly, you will help prevent potential
•
The batteries are weak. Replace all the batteries
Notes
* About one hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released
and the unit goes into the stop mode.
MIC (built-in microphone)
i (headphone) jack
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. For more
detailed information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
with new ones.
Move the unit away from the TV.
• If you press zXREC/ PAUSE when
the memory is full, “FULL” will
flash with an alarm sound. Erase
some of the messages before you
start recording again.
• 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.
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
The month digits will flash.
•
(microphone) jack
Ot h e r o p e ra t io n s
1 Press – . or >+ to select
OPR (operation) indicator
The picture of your TV becomes unstable.
the digits of the year.
To
Do this
Display window
DIVIDE
DISPLAY/ MENU
•
If you are listening to an FM program near the TV
with an indoor antenna, move the unit away from
the TV.
Se le ct in g t h e Fo ld e r
stop at the current position
Press NxPLAY/ STOP or xSTOP.
To resume playback from that point,
press NxPLAY/ STOP again.
VOL (volume) control*
3 Set the month and day in
sequence, then press NxPLAY/
STOP.
FM• i (headphone)/ 5 (speaker) selector
1
2
3
Press DISPLAY/MENU for more than 1 second until
“MODE” appears in the display w indow .
The unit does not operate correctly.
go back to the beginning
of the current message
Press – . once.
xSTOP
HOLD
•
Take out the batteries and insert them again.
The hour digits will flash.
zXREC (record) / PAUSE
NxPLAY/ STOP (ENTER)**
Tro u b le sh o o t in g
skip to the next message
Press >+ once.
St a rt in g re co rd in g
Please note that recorded messages may be erased
during service or repair work.
a u t o m a t ica lly in re sp o n se
t o t h e so u n d — Ad va n ce d
VOR fu n ct io n
When VOR (voice operated
recording) is set to “ON” in the
menu, recording starts when the
recorder detects sound. (“VOR” is
displayed in the display window.)
go back to previous
messages/ skip to succeeding
messages
Press – . or >+ repeatedly.
(During stop mode, keep the button
pressed to skip the messages
continuously.)
1 Tip
– .(review/ fast backward)
/
Before taking the unit for repair, check the following sections.
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Press – . or >+ to select “FOLDER” and press
NxPLAY/STOP.
To set the date to Year 2006, display “06Y”.
>+ (cue/ fast forward) (SELECT)
Speaker
* There is a tactile dot beside the control to show the
direction to turn up the volume.
**The button has a tactile dot.
The unit does not operate.
Set the time.
•
•
•
The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity.
The batteries are weak.
The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch. (If you press
any button, “HOLD” will flash three times.)
3
Press – . or >+ to select the folder you w ant
and press NxPLAY/STOP.
Re a r
Disp la y w in d o w
1 Press – . or >+ to select
3 Set the minute.
Remaining battery
indicator
No sound comes from the speaker.
the digits of the hour.
•
•
The ear receiver or headphones are plugged in.
The volume is turned down completely.
Folder indication
Recording mode
indication
4
Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.
4 Press NxPLAY/STOP at the time
signal.
The display will return to “SET
DATE”.
“FULL” is displayed and you cannot start recording.
•
•
Microphone sensitivity
Recording stops when no sound is
heard. (“VOR PAUSE” flashes in
the display window.)
Current folder
REC (recording)
indicator
The memory is full. Erase some of the messages.
99 messages have been recorded in the selected folder.
Select another folder or erase some of the messages.
Alarm indicator
FM indicator
2 Press NxPLAY/STOP.
The minute digits will flash.
Note
Selected message number
Repeat play indicator
5 Press xSTOP to exit from the
menu mode.
If the unit is left unused for more
than 3 seconds in the stop mode, the
display will show the current time.
VOR function is affected by the sound
around you. Set the microphone
sensitivity to “H (high)” or “L (low)”
using the menu. If recording is not
satisfactory after you have changed
the microphone sensitivity, or for
important recording, set VOR to
“OFF.”
Number of messages in
a folder/ Menu
indication/ Counter /
Remaining time
indication / Recording
date indication / Current
time indication /
REC DATE (recorded date)
indication
Battery
compartment
REMAIN indicator
FM radio sensitivity
Hook for handstrap
(not supplied)
Remaining memory
indicator
1 Tip
Messages
This unit does not have a power on/ off switch. The display is shown at all times.
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