Linear PCM Recorder Overview Operating Instructions Getting Started
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Linear PCM Recorder Overview Operating Instructions Getting Started Recording Playback Editing Utilizing Your Computer Menu Operations Additional Information PCM-D100 WARNING Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time. ˎˎ The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. ˎˎ Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the linear PCM recorder or computer. ˎˎ Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the linear PCM recorder may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to: ˋˎThe capacity of the connected linear PCM recorder. ˋˎThe linear PCM recorder is not functioning normally. ˋˎContent information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the linear PCM recorder. 2 Table of Contents Manuals .......................................................................................................................................8 Overview What you can do with the PCM-D100 ..............................................................................9 For recording practice sessions ..................................................................................9 For outdoor recording .....................................................................................................10 As a high-quality music player..................................................................................10 Audio file formats you can record or play on the PCM-D100 ................11 Getting Started Identifying parts and controls ............................................................................................. 12 Checking the supplied accessories ..................................................................................18 Preparing a power source ......................................................................................................19 Inserting batteries ..............................................................................................................19 Turning the power on ..................................................................................................... 20 Turning the power off .................................................................................................... 20 Setting the clock ...........................................................................................................................22 Setting the clock just after purchasing ................................................................22 Using the HOME and OPTION menus ............................................................................23 Selecting the desired function from the HOME menu ..............................23 Making settings from the OPTION menu ...........................................................23 Continued on the next page 3 Table of Contents (continued) Using a memory card (not supplied) ............................................................................. 24 Inserting a memory card .............................................................................................. 24 Switching the memory .................................................................................................. 25 Selecting a file ................................................................................................................................27 Selecting a file from the folder list .........................................................................27 Selecting a file by date from the calendar ....................................................... 28 Using the remote control ....................................................................................................... 29 Inserting batteries into the wireless remote control transmitter unit ...................................................................................................................................... 29 Connecting the receiver unit ..................................................................................... 29 Controlling operations from the transmitter unit ........................................ 30 Changing the channel for the remote control ............................................... 30 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) ........................................................... 31 Recording Preparation before recording ...............................................................................................32 Example: Placement when recording a musical performance using the built-in microphones ........................................................................32 When rotating both capsules of the microphones to 90˚ to face inside (X-Y position) ..................................................................................................32 When rotating both capsules of the microphones to 120˚ to face outside (Wide stereo position) ......................................................................... 33 To switch the microphone input sensitivity .................................................... 33 To reduce noise in the recording ............................................................................ 34 4 Recording analog sound ........................................................................................................ 35 Recording using the built-in microphones ...................................................... 35 Monitoring the recording ....................................................................................................... 38 Recording a few seconds in advance, before starting to record (Pre-recording) ...................................................................................................................... 39 Recording using other devices ..........................................................................................40 Recording with an external microphone ...........................................................40 Recording from external equipment (Line Input)........................................40 Digital recording............................................................................................................................41 Recording digital signals from external equipment (Optical Input) ......... 42 Synchronizing recording with playback (Digital Synchronized Recording) ................................................................................................................................ 43 Recording across memory media (Cross-Memory Recording) ....................44 Playback Playing a file ................................................................................................................................... 45 Playing a file repeatedly ................................................................................................47 Playing a specific section repeatedly (A-B repeat) ......................................47 Searching a desired point quickly (Easy Search) ...........................................47 Setting the playback sound quality ................................................................................48 Selecting the sound effect ..........................................................................................48 Adjusting the playback tone (Key Control) ......................................................48 Continued on the next page 5 Table of Contents (continued) Adjusting the playback speed (DPC(Speed Control)) ............................... 49 Improving the playback sound quality (Upsampling) .............................. 49 Connecting external equipment for playback .........................................................50 Connecting an analog device ...................................................................................50 Connecting a digital device ........................................................................................50 Editing Organizing files .............................................................................................................................. 51 Moving a file to a different folder ........................................................................... 51 Copying a file to a different folder ......................................................................... 52 Sorting file names ............................................................................................................. 52 Using track marks ........................................................................................................................ 53 Adding a track mark ........................................................................................................ 53 Erasing a track mark ....................................................................................................... 53 Setting fading in/out effects .............................................................................................. 54 Dividing a file ................................................................................................................................. 55 Dividing a file at the current position .................................................................. 55 Dividing a file at all of the track mark positions ........................................... 55 Combining files ..............................................................................................................................57