Sony PCM-D10 D10 Linear PCM-Recorder D Series Operating instructions

Linear PCM Recorder
Operating Instructions
Overview
Getting Started
Recording
Playback
Using BLUETOOTH® Function
Editing
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
The Help Guide (Web manual for
computers and smartphones) is available
on the Internet to provide detailed
instructions on using and troubleshooting
the linear PCM recorder.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/pcmd10/h_zz/
PCM-D10
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the rear panel
and the serial number is located inside the battery
compartment. Record these numbers in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
CAUTION
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by
an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
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.
Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a bookshelf or similar unit.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits set out in the EMC
regulation using a connection cable shorter than
3 meters (10 feet).
For the customer in Canada
This device contains licence-exempt
transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with
Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference,
including
interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
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The available scientific evidence does not show
that any health problems are associated with
using low power wireless devices. There is no
proof, however, that these low power wireless
devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless
devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy
(RF) in the microwave range while being used.
Whereas high levels of RF can produce health
effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level
RF that does not produce heating effects causes
no known adverse health effects. Many studies
of low-level RF exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies have suggested
that some biological effects might occur, but such
findings have not been confirmed by additional
research. The model has been tested and found
to comply with ISED radiation exposure limits set
forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets
RSS-102 of the ISED radio frequency (RF) Exposure
rules.
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT
APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN
THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX
ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU
CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE
QUÉBEC.
The following FCC statement applies only
to the version of this model manufactured
for sale in the USA. Other versions may not
comply with FCC technical regulations.
If you have any questions about this product:
Visit: www.sony.com/recordersupport
Contact: Sony Customer Information Service
Center at 1-800-222-7669
Write: Sony Customer Information Service
Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL
33913
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model :PCM-D10
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number : 858-942-2230
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.
INFORMATION
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.
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:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– 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.
This equipment must not be co-located
or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines.
This equipment has very low levels of RF
energy that is deemed to comply without
testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).
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Manuals
Operating Instructions (this manual)
Describes basic operations of the linear PCM recorder (audio
recording, audio playback, file deletion) and provides tips for better
recording and playback as well as troubleshooting instructions.
Finding information on
printed manuals
SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12 Installation Guide
(supplied separately)
Describes how to install the computer application, SOUND FORGE
Audio Studio 12, onto the computer as well as provides additional
information.
Help Guide (Web manual)
Finding information
on your computer,
smartphone, or tablet
You can use your computer to find out how you can enjoy with
the linear PCM recorder, detailed descriptions of its functions, and
troubleshooting instructions.
When you are out of home or office, you can also use your
smartphone or tablet to do the same.
There is no fee for viewing the information but the communication
fee depends on the contract with your provider.
Customer support websites
For the website URLs, see “Customer support websites and Help
Guide” on page 85.
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Table of Contents
Manuals......................................................................................................4
Overview
What you can do with the PCM-D10..........................................................9
Getting Started
Identifying parts and controls...................................................................11
Checking the supplied items................................................................... 18
Preparing a power source........................................................................ 19
Making the initial settings........................................................................ 21
Using the HOME and OPTION menus......................................................22
Selecting a file..........................................................................................25
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)..........................................26
Recording
Preparation before recording................................................................... 27
Recording................................................................................................. 31
Recording using the built-in microphones....................................... 31
Monitoring the recording audio...............................................................34
Starting recording slightly in advance (PRE REC)....................................35
Using the SD card as a storage for recorded files...................................36
Inserting an SD card..........................................................................36
To change the memory storage for recorded files later................... 37
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Table of Contents (continued)
Recording using other devices................................................................38
Recording with the external microphone connected
to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack............................................................38
Recording with the external microphone connected
to the XLR/TRS jack(s)..................................................................39
Turning down the microphone volume at once
(Microphone attenuation)........................................................... 40
Recording audio from the external device connected
to the XLR/TRS jacks through LINE input.................................... 41
Recording audio from the external device connected
to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack through LINE input............................ 41
Playback
Playback....................................................................................................43
About folders and files............................................................................ 44
Other playback operations...................................................................... 46
Searching a desired point quickly (Easy Search).................................... 48
Setting the playback sound quality.........................................................49
Selecting a sound quality setting (Equalizer)...................................49
Adjusting the playback tone (Key Change)......................................49
Adjusting the playback speed (DPC(Speed Control))...................... 50
Connecting an external device for playback........................................... 51
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Using BLUETOOTH® Function
Listening to wireless sound.....................................................................52
Operating the linear PCM recorder with a smartphone (REC Remote).....55
Other Bluetooth function.........................................................................56
Editing
Deleting files............................................................................................. 57
Protecting a file........................................................................................58
Changing the folder or file name.............................................................59
Using track marks.................................................................................... 60
Dividing a file............................................................................................ 61
Organizing files (Moving/copying files)..................................................63
Registering a function to the custom key (C1/C2).................................. 64
Changing the settings..............................................................................65
Using the linear PCM recorder with your computer................................ 73
Connecting the linear PCM recorder to your computer..........................74
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Table of Contents (continued)
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 75
Finding out causes/solutions from symptoms.......................................76
System limitations................................................................................... 84
Customer support websites and Help Guide..........................................85
Additional Information
Specifications.......................................................................................... 86
Precautions.............................................................................................. 94
Notice for users on copyrights, trademarks, and licenses..................... 96
Index........................................................................................................ 98
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What you can do with the PCM-D10
Overview
For recording live performances
ˎˎThe built-in microphones of the PCM-D10 allow you to record musical performances easily
without complicated microphone setup.
ˎˎThe smartphone app, REC Remote, installed on your smartphone allows you to remotely control
the PCM-D10, such as starting or stopping recording (page 55).
ˎˎYou can attach a camera tripod (commercially available) to the PCM-D10.
ˎˎThe Cross‑Memory REC function allows you to make a long recording by automatically switching
the storage for recorded files from the built-in memory to the memory card (page 30).
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What you can do with the PCM-D10 (continued)
For recording musical instrument performances with an external
microphone
ˎˎYou can connect an external microphone with the XLR or TRS jack(s) (commercially available) to
the XLR/TRS jack(s) on the linear PCM recorder (page 39).
ˎˎYou can connect a commercially-available external microphone that comes with a stereo miniplug to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack on the linear PCM recorder (page 38).
ˎˎLong battery life with four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries. You can record for approximately
44 hours with the external microphone connected to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack (recording mode:
LPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit); or for approximately 6 hours with the external microphone connected to
the XLR/TRS jack(s) (recording mode: LPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit with phantom power supply).
ˎˎYou can monitor audio from the left and right channels independently during recording or
playback (page 34, 43).
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Identifying parts and controls
Front
Right side















Getting Started











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Identifying parts and controls (continued)
 Built-in microphones (page 31)
 Peak level indicators (L/R) (page 33)
Display the left and right peak levels of an
audio signal input with “-20dB” (green),
“-12dB” (orange), and “OVER” (red) lamps.
 Display window (page 15)
 STOP button (page 33)
 T-MARK (track mark) button (page 60)
 Control button (DPC (Speed Control),

(repeat) A-B,  (fast reverse),
 (fast forward))
 C1 (Custom 1) button (page 64)
You can register frequently-used functions to
this button.
 BACK/
 C2 (Custom 2) button (page 64)
You can register frequently-used functions to
this button.
 OPTION button (page 22)
  (play/enter) button
There is a tactile dot. Use this dot as a
reference point for operating or identifying
the button.
 Phantom power indicator (L/R)
 Built-in speaker (page 43)
 Strap hole
No strap is supplied with your linear PCM
recorder.
 XLR/TRS jack (L/R)
 MIC IN/LINE IN jack (stereo jack with the
HOME button (page 22)
Press briefly to display the previous screen.
Press and hold for 1 second or more to display
the HOME menu.
diameter of 3.5 mm (0.14 in))
Connect an external microphone or an audio
device for audio recording.
 XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL (XLR/TRS input type
 MIC/LINE INPUT LEVEL (MIC/LINE input
selection) switch (L/R)
Select “MIC” or “LINE” in accordance with the
device connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s).
type selection) switch
Select “MIC” or “LINE” in accordance with the
output level of the device connected to the
MIC IN/LINE IN jack.
 Phantom power switch (L/R)
When connecting an external microphone
with phantom power support to the XLR/
TRS jack(s), slide the switch to “ON” to supply
power.
 INPUT (input selection) switch
Slide the switch to “MIC/LINE” to record
audio signals from the external microphone
connected to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack. When
no external microphone is connected to the
MIC IN/LINE IN jack, audio signals from the
built-in microphones are recorded.
Slide the switch to “XLR/TRS” to record audio
signals from the external device connected to
the XLR/TRS jack(s).
 REC PAUSE (pause recording) button/
indicator (page 33)
 REC (recording) button/indicator
(page 32)
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 REC LEVEL (recording level) dial
Adjust the recording volume by turning the
REC LEVEL dial to display the desired level (0
to 10) in the “—” position next to the display
window.
You can adjust the volume for both of the
right and left channels simultaneously by
turning the dial. To change the recording
volume balance between the right and left
channels, pull out the outer dial to separate it
from the inner dial. Then, turn the outer dial to
adjust the volume level of the right channel.
To adjust the level of the left channel, turn the
inner dial.
 MIC ATT (microphone attenuator) switch
(page 40)
 SD card slot (page 36)
Located behind the slot cover.
 USB Type-C™ port
Note
Getting Started
• Before connecting/disconnecting an external
microphone or device to/from the XLR/TRS jack(s),
make sure that the phantom power switch is placed
in the “OFF” position. If you plug or unplug the cable
of the connected device while the switch is placed
in the “ON” position, it may produce a loud noise or
cause the device to malfunction.
• While the phantom power switch is placed in the
“ON” position, the linear PCM recorder consumes
more power. When you do not intend to use an
external microphone with phantom power support,
slide the switch to “OFF.”
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Identifying parts and controls (continued)
Back/Left side
 Hole for attaching the tripod
No tripod is supplied with your linear PCM
recorder.
 Battery compartment cover (page 19)

(N mark) (page 53)
Put an NFC-compatible smartphone or
Bluetooth audio device onto this mark to
establish a Bluetooth connection.
 LINE OUT (line output) jack (page 51)
  (headphones) jack (page 34, 43)












  OUTPUT (headphone output selection)
button (page 34)
Select the left (“L”), right (“R”), or “STEREO”
channel for the headphone output.
 LIGHT button
Turns the backlight of the display window on
or off.
 VOL + (volume +) button*
 VOL - (volume -) button
 Built-in Bluetooth antenna
The antenna allows your linear PCM recorder
to connect with Bluetooth devices. Do
not cover the antenna when a Bluetooth
connection is active. Otherwise, the
connection may be interrupted.
 POWER switch (page 20)
Turns the power “ON” or “OFF.”
 HOLD switch (page 26)
When the switch is placed in the “ON”
position, the buttons on the linear PCM
recorder are disabled to prevent unintentional
operations. We recommended that you keep
this switch placed in the “ON” position during
recording and playback. To enable the button
operations, slide the switch to “OFF.”
** There is a tactile dot. Use this dot as a reference
point for operating or identifying the button.
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Display window
Note
 Display window while stereo recording is
in progress



 Recording status
Indicates the following according to the
current operation:
Getting Started

Display windows in this manual may differ from what
are actually displayed on the linear PCM recorder
depending on the country or region you purchased
the linear PCM recorder and the settings you have
made.
Recording is in progress.
(Flashing)

  
  
 Display window while monaural recording
is in progress
Recording is paused. (While
the linear PCM recorder is
paused for recording, the
indicator flashes.)
 Peak level meters/peak values (page 32)
The peak level meters and the peak values
appear. When excessively loud sounds are
input,
appears.
When “Stereo/Monaural” is set to “Monaural
(L)” on the menu, the heading “L” to the left of
the top peak level meter as well as the bottom
peak level meter and its heading “R” are not
displayed.
 PEAK icon
Appears when “Peak Hold” is set to “Manual”
on the menu.
 Elapsed recording time


 Remaining recordable time
Indicates the remaining recordable time in
hours, minutes, and seconds.
10 hours or more: in hours
Between 10 minutes and 10 hours: in hours
and minutes
Less than 10 minutes: in minutes and seconds
 Track mark (page 60)
Indicates the number of added track marks.
 Recording mode (page 65)
Indicates the recording mode specified on the
menu.
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Identifying parts and controls (continued)
 LIMITER/High S/N Mode (page 66, 67)
Appears when “LIMITER” or “High S/N Mode”
is enabled.
 LCF setting (page 66)
Appears when “LCF(Low Cut)” is enabled.
 File name/folder name
While recording is in progress or paused, the
file name appears.
While recording is on standby or the linear
PCM recorder is paused for recording, the
folder name (for example, FOLDER01) appears.
 Output channel indicator (page 34)
Appears when the left (L) or right (R)
channel audio is specified for output to the
headphones. When stereo audio is output to
headphones, nothing appears.
 Bluetooth mark
Appears when the Bluetooth function is
enabled.
 Memory card indicator
Appears when “SD Card” is selected for
“Memory Selection” under “Recording Folder.”
 Remaining battery power (page 20)
 Monaural icon
Appears when “Stereo/Monaural” is set to
“Monaural (L)” on the menu.
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 Track mark (page 60)
Indicates the track mark number at the current
position. Displayed only when a track mark
is set.
 Display window while playback is in
progress

 




    
 Protection indicator (page 58)
Appears when a file is protected.
 Recording mode (page 65)
Indicates the recording mode of the file that
is playing.
Playback is in progress.
 Play mode indicator (page 69)
Indicates the Play Mode setting (for example,
repeat playback or shuffle playback).
Playback is on standby.
 Playback tone indicator (page 49)
Appears when the playback tone is modified.
 Playback status
/
 File location information
Indicates the file number of the playing file in
the format (current file number)/(total number
of files).
The file number of the selected file appears
as the numerator and the total number of files
appears as the denominator.
When the total number of files reaches a
4-digit number, only the file number appears.
Fast-rewinding/fastforwarding is in progress.
 DPC(Speed Control) information (page
50)
Indicates the playback speed selected in
“DPC(Speed Control).”
 Peak level meters/peak values (Appear
 Equalizer indicator (page 49)
Appears when “Equalizer” is enabled on the
menu.
 Output channel indicator (page 34)
Appears when the left (L) or right (R)
channel audio is specified for output to the
headphones. When stereo audio is output to
headphones, nothing appears.
only for the recorded file) (page 32)
The peak level meters and the peak values
appear.
 Bluetooth mark
Appears when the Bluetooth function is
enabled.
 Elapsed playing time
Indicates the elapsed playing time for 1 file.
 Remaining battery power (page 20)
 Progress bar
Indicates the progress of the playback.
 File Length
Indicates the file length.
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Getting Started

 File name
Checking the supplied items
• Linear PCM recorder (1)
• Operating Instructions (this manual)
• USB Type-C™ cable (USB-A to USB-C) (1)
• SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12 Installation
Guide (1)
The “SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12”
software allows you to edit data, create a
CD, and perform other operations on your
computer. For an overview of the software
and details on installation procedures, refer
to the supplied manual “SOUND FORGE
Audio Studio 12 Installation Guide.”
• Carrying pouch (1)
Note
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not described in this manual could void your authority
to operate the linear PCM recorder.
• Wind screen (1)
Put the wind screen over the built-in
microphones.
For details, see page 29.
• Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (4)
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Preparing a power source
Inserting batteries
1
2
Pull the tab () of the battery
compartment cover on the back of the
linear PCM recorder in the direction
of the arrow and raise it to open the
cover.
Insert the four supplied LR6 (size AA)
batteries.
Be sure to insert the batteries with the 
and  ends in the right position.
Getting Started

3
Close the battery compartment cover.
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Preparing a power source (continued)
Turning the power on
When to replace the batteries
When using batteries, the remaining battery
power is indicated on the display window.
There is sufficient battery power.
Replace all four batteries.
“Low Battery” appears on the display window
when there is no power left.
The linear PCM recorder will not operate.
Note
Slide the POWER switch to “ON.”
When the POWER switch is placed in the “ON”
position, “Power On” and then “Please Wait”
appear on the display window. Information
required for operation is read from the linear
PCM recorder’s built-in memory.
When you turn on the recorder for the
first time after purchasing
“Configure Initial Settings” appears on the
display window. Press the  button and
configure the “Language,” “Date&Time,” and
“Beep” settings (page 21).
• When the remaining battery power reaches the
lowest level, the following operations are not
available.
–– Supplying phantom power to the connected
external microphone
–– Dividing the file at the track mark positions
–– Moving files
–– Copying files
–– Deleting folders
–– Deleting all files in a folder/list
–– Formatting the memory storage
Note
• You can use rechargeable batteries with the linear
PCM recorder. However, you cannot charge the
batteries while they are in the linear PCM recorder.
Use the rechargeable batteries that are already
charged.
You may not be able to select the language,
depending on the country or region you purchased
your linear PCM recorder.
Settings”
• To use rechargeable batteries, select “
 “Common Settings”  “Battery Setting,” and
then select “NiMH Battery” from the HOME menu.
Turning the power off
Slide the POWER switch to “OFF.” “Power
off” appears on the display window, and the
power is turned off.
Hint
• If you leave the linear PCM recorder unused while it
is running on battery power, the display window will
turn off and the linear PCM recorder enters sleep
mode. You can change the time length before the
recorder enters sleep mode by changing the Auto
Standby setting (page 70).
• When you turn the power on again within 4 hours
of the last time the power was turned off, the power
will come on quickly.
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Making the initial settings
When you turn on the linear PCM recorder
for the first time after purchasing, “Configure
Initial Settings” appears on the display
window.
4 Repeat step 3 to set all items, and
then press the  button.
5 Select “Next” and press the 
button.
1 Press the  button.
2 Press the  or  button to select the
The Beep screen is displayed.
6 Select “ON” or “OFF” and press the
 button.
When the initial settings are complete, the
HOME menu is displayed.
display language, and then press
the  button.
Hint
You can select English, Simplified Chinese,
or Traditional Chinese. The language
you can select differs depending on the
country or region you purchased the linear
PCM recorder.
The Set Date/Time screen is displayed.
• If you remove the batteries and insert them back in
place after an interval of 2 minutes or more, or if you
replace the batteries with new ones, the Set Date/
Time screen is displayed. This screen shows the
date and time that you had last used the linear PCM
recorder before you removed the batteries. Change
the date and time to the current ones.
3 Press the  or  button to set an
item, and then press the  button
to confirm the value.
Set Date/Time
YEAR
2019
MONTH
1
• To display the previous item, press the BACK/HOME
button.
• You can also change the “Language,” “Date&Time,”
and “Beep” settings later on by selecting
“
Settings”  “Common Settings” from the
HOME menu (page 22).
DAY
1
00 00
You can move the cursor to the year,
month, day, hour and minute by pressing
the  or  button.
The default date display format differs
depending on the country or region you
purchased the linear PCM recorder.
The time is displayed either in “12-Hour”
with “AM” or “PM,” or in “24-Hour,”
depending on the “Time Display” setting
on the menu. The default setting differs
depending on the country or region you
purchased the linear PCM recorder.
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Getting Started
The Language screen appears.
If the Language screen is not displayed,
proceed to step 3.
Using the HOME and OPTION menus
Selecting the desired function
from the HOME menu
On the linear PCM recorder, the HOME menu
is the starting point for the functions of the
recorder. From the HOME menu, you can select
the desired function, locate recorded files, or
change settings.
1
Press and hold the BACK/HOME
button for 1 second or more.
The HOME menu is displayed.
HOME
Back to
XX*
Displays the screen you
displayed before entering the
HOME menu.
** The function you are currently using is
displayed in “XX.”
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to
proceed.
Hint
To display the screen you displayed before entering
the HOME menu, press the STOP button during
operations on the HOME menu.
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
2
Press the  or  button to select the
desired function, and then press the
 button.
You can select the following functions:
Record
Making settings from the
OPTION menu
By pressing the OPTION button, you can
display the OPTION menu, which allows you to
change the settings for each function you are
using (page 23).
The OPTION menu items vary depending
on the function you are using or the state of
operation.
1
Displays the screen for
recording. You can start
recording by pressing the
buttons on the linear PCM
recorder.
Press the OPTION button after you
have selected a function with the
HOME menu.
The OPTION menu for the current function
is displayed.
REC Information
Recording Folder
Create Folder
REC Mode
Stereo/Monaural
Peak Hold
LCF(Low Cut)
Recorded Allows you to select and play
the desired recorded file.
Files
Music
Allows you to select and
play the desired file from
those transferred from your
computer.
Bluetooth Displays the menu screen for
items that use the Bluetooth
function, such as REC
Remote, NFC, and Bluetooth
audio devices.
Settings Allows you to configure
various settings of the linear
PCM recorder in the settings
screen.
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2
Press the  or  button to select the
desired item, and then press the 
button.
3
Press the  or  button to select the
desired setting item, and then press
the  button.
Hint
To return to the previous screen, press the BACK/
HOME button during operations.
Settings menu items
Settings
menu
Playback
Settings
Common
Settings
See page:
Recording Folder
65
Create Folder
65
REC Mode
65
Stereo/Monaural
65
Peak Hold
29
LCF(Low Cut)
66
LIMITER
66
High S/N Mode
67
PRE REC
35
Plug In Power
67
Cross-Memory REC
30
Auto Track Marks
30
Equalizer
49
Key Change
49
Easy Search
48
Play Mode
69
Playback Range
69
LED
69
Backlight
69
Beep
69
Language
70
Date&Time
70
Auto Standby
70
Battery Setting
70
Custom Key Settings
64
Reset/Format
71
Available Rec. Time
72
System Information
72
Record
You can display the OPTION menu while
recording is in progress or on standby.
Some items may not be displayed depending
on the conditions.
OPTION menu item
Getting Started
Recording
Settings
Item
OPTION menu items
See page:
REC Information
-
Recording Folder
65
Create Folder
65
REC Mode
65
Stereo/Monaural
65
Peak Hold
29
Reset Peak Data
29
LCF(Low Cut)
66
LIMITER
66
High S/N Mode
67
PRE REC
35
Cross-Memory REC
30
Delete a File
57
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Using the HOME and OPTION menus (continued)
Recorded Files
Music
You can display the OPTION menu while a
list of the recorded files is displayed or while
playback is in progress or on standby.
Some items may not be displayed depending
on the conditions.
OPTION menu item
See page:
Go to REC
-
Equalizer
You can display the OPTION menu while
playback of a music file transferred from a
computer is in progress or on standby.
Some items may not be displayed depending
on the conditions.
OPTION menu item
See page:
Equalizer
49
49
Key Change
49
Key Change
49
Easy Search
48
Easy Search
48
Play Mode
69
Play Mode
69
Playback Range
69
Playback Range
69
Delete a File
57
Delete a File
57
Delete All in List
57
Delete All in List
57
Delete All Files
57
Delete All Files
57
Protect
58
Protect
58
Do Not Protect
58
Do Not Protect
58
Track Mark List
46
Track Mark List
46
Delete Track Marks
60
Delete Track Marks
60
File Information
47
Divide
61
Delete Folder
57
Move File
63
File Copy
63
Change File Name
59
File Information
47
Create Folder
65
Delete Folder
57
Change Folder Name
59
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Selecting a file
Selecting a file by specifying a
file search category
You can select a desired file for playback or
editing from the HOME menu.
1
The HOME menu is displayed.
HOME
Select a list or folder from the search
results, and then select a file.
Press the  or  button to select a list or
folder, and then select the file.
Hint
• While the playback standby screen is displayed, you
can select a file by pressing the  or  button.
• At the time of purchase, there is a folder, FOLDER01,
in “ Recorded Files.”
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
2
Press the  or  button to select
“ Recorded Files” or “ Music,” and
then press the  button.
3
Select a file search category.
Press the  or  button to select one of the
following file search categories, and then
press the  button.
Recorded Files: “Latest Recording,”
“Search by REC Date,” and “Folders”
Music: “All Songs,” “Albums,” “Artists,”
and “Folders”
Recorded Files
Latest Recording
Search by REC Date
Folders
Selecting “Folders” as the file search
category displays the Memory Selection
screen. Select either “Built-In Memory” or
“SD Card” as the memory storage.
If you insert the SD card that has previously
been used in another Sony IC recorder
or linear PCM recorder, “SD Card(Other
Models)” appears in addition to “SD Card.”
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Getting Started
Press and hold the BACK/HOME
button for 1 second or more.
4
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)
You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order
to prevent unintentional operations when you
carry the linear PCM recorder, etc.
HOLD
To disable the button operations
Slide the HOLD switch to “ON” to disable the
buttons while the power is on.
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To release the HOLD function
If you operate buttons on the linear PCM
recorder when the HOLD function is set,
“HOLD... Slide HOLD Switch to Activate.”
appears on the display window.
To release the HOLD function, slide the HOLD
switch to “OFF.”
Hint
The default time display format depends on the
country or region of your purchase.
If you operate a button while the power is
on, “HOLD” and the current time appear for
approximately 3 seconds.
You can still operate the following controls
while the HOLD function is active:
• REC LEVEL dial
• POWER switch
• INPUT switch
• MIC/LINE INPUT LEVEL switch
• Phantom power switches
• XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL switches
• MIC ATT switch
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Preparation before recording
Placement example when
recording a musical performance
using the built-in microphones
While taking the characteristics of the builtin microphones into consideration, adjust
direction of the linear PCM recorder and the
angle of the microphones.
About the directivity of the builtin microphones
The built-in microphones are unidirectional.
You can change the directions of the
microphones according to your recording
scene.
When rotating both capsules of the
microphones to face inside (X-Y
position)
The microphone on the right picks up sound
from the left; the microphone on the left picks
up sound from the right.
You can obtain natural and profound
stereo sound recording. This position is
recommended for recording close-by sound
sources such as a solo performance or a
session of two or three people.
However, if you place the microphones too
close to the sound source, please note that
the microphones may pick up the sounds
reversely.
Picks up sound
from the right.
Picks up sound
from the left.
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Recording
When you position the linear PCM recorder,
place it so that the microphones point to the
sound source. For accurate recording of
left and right sources, place the linear PCM
recorder with its front side facing upward.
The placement of the linear PCM recorder
and the direction of the microphone depend
on the sound source, the microphone, the
settings of the linear PCM recorder, etc. It is
recommended that you try recording with the
linear PCM recorder in various positions and
settings while taking the characteristics of the
built-in microphones into consideration.
Preparation before recording (continued)
When rotating both capsules of the
microphones to face outside (Wide
stereo position)
To reduce noise in the recording
The microphone on the right picks up sound
from the right; the microphone on the left
picks up sound from the left.
You can obtain dynamic stereo sound
recording. This position is recommended for
recording a remote sound source such as a
chorus, an orchestra, or other performance of
a large number of people.
The linear PCM recorder may record various
sounds in addition to the target sound. Noises
that may be recorded include:
Picks up sound
from the left.
Picks up sound
from the right.
To switch the microphone input
sensitivity
Use the MIC ATT switch.
Usually slide it to “0.” When recording loud
sounds, slide it to “20” (page 40).
We recommend a trial recording
The recording environment, including the size
of the room and the speaker’s voice level,
is different for each recording. The desired
sound quality also differs depending on the
subject of the recording. A trial recording
is very effective to prevent failure of an
important recording and create an optimum
recording environment for your recording
purposes.
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Sounds that may be recorded as noise
• A rustling noise that may be caused when
you touch the linear PCM recorder
• Breath that hits the microphones of the
linear PCM recorder
• Sound that may be caused when you touch
a table
• Operation noise of the air-conditioner,
projector, or computer
• Radio wave noise from the smartphone or
mobile phone
The kinds of sounds mentioned above may
be recorded as noise. During recording, do
not touch the linear PCM recorder, make any
sounds that are likely to be recorded as noise,
or bring a device that emits noise closer to the
linear PCM recorder.
Using REC Remote
The smartphone app, REC Remote, installed
on your smartphone allows you to remotely
control the PCM-D10, such as starting or
stopping recording.
For details on the directions for use, see page
55.
Positioning the linear PCM recorder
using a camera tripod (commercially
available)
By attaching a camera tripod (commercially
available) to the hole on the back of the linear
PCM recorder, you can adjust the angles of
the linear PCM recorder and the microphones
more precisely. This also prevents noise
caused when holding the linear PCM recorder
in your hand.
If the attachment screw of your camera
tripod does not fit the hole on the linear PCM
recorder, use a screw adapter (commercially
available).
Using the supplied wind screen
Note
By fitting the wind screen to the built-in
microphones, you can reduce noise caused
by wind or breath that hits the microphones
directly.
Be sure to fit the wind screen so that the peak
level indicators are covered.
If the wind screen is not properly fit, it will
produce no effect.
• If a device is connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s),
and if the left, right, or both the left and right
XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL switch(es) are set to the
“LINE” position, the LIMITER function does not
work.
• The LIMITER function does not work when an
external device is connected to the MIC IN/LINE
IN jack and the MIC/LINE INPUT LEVEL switch is
placed in the “LINE” position.
Setting the LCF(Low Cut) function
To reduce noise such as projector noise
caused by air from the projector air vents,
enable “LCF(Low Cut)” (low cut filter) on the
menu.
Select “ Settings”  “Recording Settings”
 “LCF(Low Cut)” from the HOME menu and
then press the  button.
Note
• If a device is connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s),
and if the left, right, or both the left and right
XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL switch(es) are set to the
“LINE” position, the LCF(Low Cut) function does
not work.
When you cannot increase the recording
volume for a sound source due to its wide
dynamic range, it is effective to use the High
S/N Mode function. The High S/N Mode
function helps suppress noise even when
recording is in progress at a low volume level.
To use this function, enable “High S/N Mode”
on the menu.
Select “ Settings”  “Recording Settings” 
“High S/N Mode” from the HOME menu and
then press the  button.
Note
While the LIMITER function is active, the High S/N
Mode function is disabled.
Setting the Peak Hold function
Select whether the maximum value of the
input signals (peak value) is maintained.
Select “ Settings”  “Recording Settings”
 “Peak Hold” from the HOME menu and then
press the  button.
If you select “Manual,”
will appear
under the peak value and the peak value will
be maintained until it is reset.
• The LCF(Low Cut) function does not work when an
external device is connected to the MIC IN/LINE
IN jack and the MIC/LINE INPUT LEVEL switch is
placed in the “LINE” position.
Setting the LIMITER function
To reduce distortion that may be caused by a
sudden input of loud sound, enable “LIMITER”
on the menu.
Select “ Settings”  “Recording Settings”
 “LIMITER” from the HOME menu and then
press the  button.
To reset the peak value and maintain a new
peak value, select ”Reset Peak Data” on the
OPTION menu while recording is in progress or
on standby.
If you select “Auto,” the peak value will be
reset periodically.
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Recording
Setting the High S/N Mode function
Preparation before recording (continued)
To record across memory media
(Cross-Memory REC)
When the built-in memory or the SD
card currently being used becomes full
during recording, the linear PCM recorder
automatically switches its destination to the
other memory media and continues recording.
1
While no linear PCM recorder
operations are in progress, press and
hold the BACK/HOME button for 1
second or more, select “ Settings”
 “Recording Settings”  “CrossMemory REC,” and then press the 
button.
The Cross-Memory REC screen is displayed.
2
Press the  or  button to select “ON,”
and then press the  button.
3
Start recording.
When the current memory media becomes
full during recording, “Continue REC in
Other Memory” appears on the display
window. Recording continues and “CROSS_
MEM” is created on the alternate memory
storage as the folder used for the CrossMemory REC function, and then the rest of
the current recording is saved in a new file
with a new file name.
Note
• If the other memory media is also full, a message
is displayed and the linear PCM recorder stops
recording.
• The Cross-Memory REC function will not work if you
insert an SD card into the linear PCM recorder during
recording.
• When you record a file by using the Cross-Memory
REC function, part of recorded sound may be
interrupted after the memory is switched.
Hint
To continuously play the divided files recorded with
the Cross-Memory REC function, select “Search by REC
Date” when you select a file search category. The
divided files will be displayed next to each other.
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To add track marks automatically
You can add track marks (page 60)
automatically at your desired intervals during
recording.
1
Press and hold the BACK/HOME
button for 1 second or more, select “
Settings”  “Recording Settings” 
“Auto Track Marks,” and then press the
 button.
2
Select “Interval” and set the interval
(5min, 10min, 15min, or 30min) for
adding track marks.
3
Select “Time Stamps” and enable
“Time Stamps On.”
The time stamp will be added to the track
marks when they are automatically added.
This helps you locate your desired track
mark in a long recording, because you can
use the time stamps as references.
Hint
You can check the track marks in the “Track Mark List”
on the OPTION menu.
Recording
This section explains how to record analog
sound signals from the line output of an
external device or by using the built-in or
external microphones.
Recording using the built-in
microphones
This sub-section explains how to record sound
sources in the built-in memory with the builtin microphones.
Position the linear PCM recorder and
the built-in microphones, referring to
“Preparation before recording” (page
27).
2
3
Slide the INPUT switch to “MIC/LINE.”
MIC/LINE INPUT
LEVEL switch
REC LEVEL dial
STOP button
REC PAUSE button/indicator
REC button/indicator
The recording standby screen is displayed.
BACK/HOME button
OPTION button
 button
, , ,  button
INPUT switch
Select “ Record” from the HOME
menu (page 22) and then press the
 button.
4
Select the memory storage (the
built-in memory or the SD card) and
the storage folder where you want to
store recorded files (page 37).
To store recorded files on the SD card, you
need to change the memory storage.
While recording is on standby, select
“Recording Folder” on the OPTION menu
and then select “SD Card” on the Memory
Selection screen before you start recording.
Currently selected memory storage
Memory Selection
Built-In Memory
SD Card
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Recording
1
Recording (continued)
5
Press the REC button.
The linear PCM recorder pauses for
recording, and
and the elapsed time
appear on the display window.
While recording is in progress, the peak
level meters indicating the recording
volume levels appear on the display
window.
You can check either the peak level meters
on the display window or the peak level
indicators for the recording volume level.
Adjust the volume to a level in the range
around –12 dB that is suitable for your
sound source.
Note
6
Turn the REC LEVEL dial to adjust the
recording volume while monitoring
the peak level meters on the display
window.
When you turn the REC LEVEL dial, the
volume for both of the right and left
channels is adjusted in synchronization.
When the built-in microphones are placed in the
X-Y position, you can adjust the recording volume
level of the left channel by turning the outer REC
LEVEL dial; and the level of the right channel by
turning the inner dial.
Hint
You can also use the OPTION menu to change the
recording mode. While recording is on standby,
select “REC Mode” on the OPTION menu and then
select your desired recording mode (page 65).
By default, LPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit is selected.
When checking the level on the peak
level meter on the display window
When recording “sharp attack” sounds such
as percussion sounds, check the peak level
meters for the recording volume level.
The peak values appear.
If
appears along with the peak
values, distortion may occur.
To change the recording volume balance
between the right and left channels, pull
out the outer dial to separate it from the
inner dial. Then, turn the outer dial to adjust
the volume level of the right channel. To
adjust the level of the left channel, turn the
inner dial.
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Peak level meters (crest values of input signals)
Peak values
When checking the level on the peak
level indicators
The peak level indicators for the left and
right channels light according to the input
signal levels.
If the “OVER” lamp lights up in red (when
the recording volume exceeds –1 dB),
distortion may occur.
Remaining recordable time display
Peak level indicators
-20 dB (green): Distortion will not occur. (The
recording volume is –20 dB.)
-12 dB (orange): Distortion will not occur. (The
recording volume is –12 dB.)
OVER (red): The recording volume is more than
–1 dB. Lower the volume.
When the remaining time runs out, “Memory
Full” appears and recording stops.
When the remaining recordable time is
less than 10 minutes during recording, the
remaining recordable time flashes on the
display window.
Recording
7
To start recording, press the REC
PAUSE (or ) button.
The pause for recording is released, and
recording starts. While recording is in
progress,
appears on the display
window.
To pause recording
Press the REC PAUSE button during
recording.
and the elapsed recording
time flash on the display window. Press the
button again to restart recording.
Be sure to press the REC PAUSE button again
to restart recording.
Note
• While recording is in progress or paused, do not
remove the batteries or the SD card. Doing so may
damage the data.
• If you leave the linear PCM recorder unused for a
while, the linear PCM recorder will enter sleep mode
automatically. However, the recorder consumes
power while it is in low power consumption mode.
When you are not going to use the linear PCM
recorder, please turn off the power.
The recorder does not enter the low power
consumption mode while the recording is paused.
• Do not connect a computer to the linear PCM
recorder during recording. Doing so stops recording
automatically (because connection with a computer
has priority).
• If the file size reaches the maximum limit (4 GB
for an LPCM file, and 1 GB for an MP3 file) during
recording, the file will be divided.
• Some of the recording may be lost around the
divided point.
For the maximum recordable time for a single file,
see page 91.
To stop recording
Press the STOP button.
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Monitoring the recording audio
Connect headphones or earphones (not
supplied) to the  (headphone) jack of the
linear PCM recorder to monitor the recording
audio. The volume of monitored sound can
be adjusted by pressing either of the VOL
(volume) buttons.
To change the channel setting for audio
output, press the  OUTPUT button. Every
time you press the button, the channel setting
is switched as follows:
STEREO: Audio is output in stereo.
L: The left-channel audio is only output. You
can monitor the left-channel audio from
both of the left and right headphone pieces.
R: The right-channel audio is only output. You
can monitor the right-channel audio from
both of the left and right headphone pieces.
Headphones
(not supplied)
To the 
(headphone)
jack
Stereo
mini-plug
 OUTPUT
(headphone
output
selection) VOL (volume)
button
buttons
Note
• If you turn up the volume excessively or place the
headphones extremely close to the linear PCM
recorder while monitoring the ongoing recording,
the built-in microphones may pick up the sound
from the headphones, causing acoustic feedback
(howling noises).
• For best results, use closed headphones, which have
less sound leakage.
• You cannot monitor the ongoing recording with the
headphones connected via a Bluetooth connection.
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Starting recording slightly in advance
(PRE REC)
The PRE REC (pre-recording) function
starts recording up to 5 seconds before the
operation to start recording. This function
comes in handy when you do not want to miss
the beginning of a sudden recording event,
such as an interview or an outdoor recording.
5 seconds of sound is buffered in the memory.
Press REC PAUSE
(or ) button.
Recording
starts.
1 Press and hold the BACK/HOME
button for 1 second or more, select
“ Record,” and then press the 
button.
button.
The standby for recording mode is
released, and recording starts. Sound is
saved from a maximum of 5 seconds prior
to the point when the button is pressed.
Note
• If you use the built-in microphones for recording
with the PRE REC function, noises may be recorded
when you press the REC PAUSE button. We
recommend that you use an external microphone or
REC Remote for recording with the PRE REC function.
• If you stop pre-recording before step 5, the buffered
in the linear PCM recorder’s memory during the prerecording period will be cleared.
Hint
To cancel the PRE REC function, select “OFF” in step 3.
The recording standby screen is displayed.
2 Press the OPTION button to display
the OPTION menu, select “PRE REC,”
and then press the  button.
3 Press the  or  button to select
“ON,” and press the  button.
4 Press the REC button.
The linear PCM recorder pauses for
recording, and
flashes on the display
window. The last 5 seconds of sound is
buffered in the memory.
Number of seconds to be
buffered in the memory
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Recording
Press the REC button
to enter the standby
for recording mode.
5 Press the REC PAUSE (or )
Using the SD card as a storage for recorded files
You can record sounds on an SD card (not
supplied) in addition to the built-in memory.
Inserting an SD card
Before you start recording, copy the data
stored on the SD card to a computer and
format the SD card on the linear PCM recorder
(page 71) to erase all the stored data.
1
While no linear PCM recorder
operations are in progress, insert an
SD card into the SD card slot until it
clicks into place.
Hold the SD card with the terminal side
facing toward the front of the linear PCM
recorder and insert the card in the direction
of the arrow in the illustration.
2
Close the slot cover.
3
Press the  or  button to select
“Yes,” and then press the  button.
4
Press the  or  button to select
the folder where you want to store
recorded files, and then press the 
button.
5
Press the REC button to start
recording.
 button
, , ,  button
BACK/HOME
button
SD card slot
“Please Wait” appears on the display
window and information required for
operation is read from the recorder’s builtin memory.
“Change Recording Folder to SD Card?”
appears.
Note
Make sure that you are not recording, playing, or
editing a file before you insert an SD card.
SD card
Slot cover
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SD cards that can be used with the
linear PCM recorder
With the linear PCM recorder, you can use the
following SD cards.
• SD card (capacity of up to 2 GB)
To change the memory storage
for recorded files later
1
• SDHC card (capacity of 4 GB to 32 GB)
• SDXC card (capacity of 48 GB or more)
Note
Not all of the compatible SD cards are assured for
successful operation.
To remove the SD card
The Memory Selection screen is displayed.
2
Press the  or  button to select
“Built-In Memory” or “SD Card,” and
then press the  button.
The list of folders on the selected memory
storage is displayed.
3
Press the  or  button to select a
folder, and then press the  button.
About the structure of folders and files
The structure of folders and files on the SD
card is different from the one on the built-in
memory (page 44).
Make sure that “Please Wait” is not displayed
on the display window, and then push the
SD card into the recorder. When it pops out,
remove it from the SD card slot.
Note
While recording or playback is in progress, do not:
–– remove/insert the SD card.
–– remove the batteries.
–– disconnect/connect the USB Type-C cable.
Doing so may damage the data.
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Recording
For the latest information about the
compatible SD cards, see customer support
websites on page 85.
Due to the specifications of the linear PCM
recorder, the maximum size of a single file
that can be stored on the SD card is less than
4 GB for an LPCM file and less than 1 GB for an
MP3 file.
While recording is on standby, press
the OPTION button to display the
OPTION menu, and then select
“Recording Folder.”
Recording using other devices
Recording with the external
microphone connected to the
MIC IN/LINE IN jack
3
The Plug In Power screen is displayed.
When a plug-in power microphone is
connected, select “ON” to supply power
to the microphone from the linear PCM
recorder. If you select “OFF,” the Plug In
Power will not work.
You can connect an external microphone
(commercially available) to the MIC IN/LINE IN
jack on the linear PCM recorder and use it for
recording.
1
Slide the MIC/LINE INPUT LEVEL
switch to “MIC.”
Connect an external microphone to
the MIC IN/LINE IN jack on the linear
PCM recorder.
Adjust the position of the microphone.
For the characteristics of the microphone,
refer to the operating instructions supplied
with it.
External microphone
(commercially
available)
To the MIC IN/
LINE IN jack
4
Follow steps 3 through 7 in “Recording
using the built-in microphones” (page
31) to start recording.
Note
When an external microphone is connected to the MIC
IN/LINE IN jack on the linear PCM recorder, the built-in
microphones cannot be used for recording.
2
Slide the INPUT switch to “MIC/LINE.”
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Recording with the external
microphone connected to the
XLR/TRS jack(s)
4
When the microphone is connected to
both of the XLR/TRS jacks for the left
(L) and right (R) channels, slide both of
the switches for the left (L) and right (R)
channels.
You can connect an external microphone
(commercially available) to the XLR/TRS jack
on the linear PCM recorder and use it for
recording.
Slide the phantom power switch(es)
to “OFF.”
2
Connect an external microphone to
the XLR/TRS jack(s) on the linear PCM
recorder.
To record in stereo, connect the microphone
to both of the XLR/TRS jacks for the left (L)
and right (R) channels.
To record in monaural, connect it to the
XLR/TRS jack for the left (L) channel.
Adjust the position of the microphone.
For the characteristics of the microphone,
refer to the operating instructions supplied
with it.
Recording
1
5
3
If the connected external microphone
supports phantom power, slide the
phantom power switch(es) to “ON.”
Power is supplied to the connected
microphone.
External microphone
(commercially available)
To the XLR/TRS jack
Slide the XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL switch
to “MIC.”
6
Follow steps 3 through 7 in “Recording
using the built-in microphones” (page
31) to start recording.
7
To record in monaural, press the
OPTION button while recording is
on standby to display the OPTION
menu, select “Stereo/Monaural” 
“Monaural (L),” and then press the 
button.
Slide the INPUT switch to “XLR/TRS.”
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Recording using other devices (continued)
Note
• When a device is connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s)
and either or both of the left and right XLR/TRS
INPUT LEVEL switches are placed in the “LINE”
position, the LIMITER and LCF(Low Cut) functions
do not work.
• Before connecting or disconnecting an external
microphone or device, make sure that the phantom
power switch is placed in the “OFF” position. If you
plug or unplug the cable of the connected device
while the switch is placed in the “ON” position, it
may produce a loud noise or cause the device to
malfunction.
Turning down the microphone
volume at once (Microphone
attenuation)
If the input level of the built-in microphones or
external microphone is high, slide the MIC ATT
switch to “20.” This attenuates the input level
by approximately 20 dB.
1
When the microphone is connected to
the MIC IN/LINE IN jack, slide the switch
to “MIC/LINE.” When the microphone is
connected to the XLR/TRS jack, slide it to
“XLR/TRS.”
• While the phantom power switch is placed in the
“ON” position, the linear PCM recorder consumes
more power. When you do not intend to use an
external microphone with phantom power support,
slide the switch to “OFF.”
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When an external microphone is
connected, slide the INPUT switch in
accordance with the microphone.
2
Slide the MIC/LINE INPUT LEVEL or
XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL switch to “MIC.”
3
Slide the MIC ATT switch to “20.”
Recording audio from the
external device connected to the
MIC IN/LINE IN jack through LINE
input
You can connect an external device to the
XLR/TRS jacks on the linear PCM recorder and
record audio from the device through LINE
input.
You can connect an external device such as a
CD player, MD player, or DAT recorder to the
linear PCM recorder and record its playback
sound.
1
Connect the audio output jacks on the
external device and the XLR/TRS jacks
on the linear PCM recorder with an
audio cable (commercially available).
1
2
3
Slide the INPUT switch to “XLR/TRS.”
Connect the audio output jacks on the
external device and the MIC IN/LINE
IN jack on the linear PCM recorder
with an audio cable (commercially
available).
CD/MD player, DAT recorder
Slide the XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL switch
to “LINE.”
To audio
output jacks
To the MIC IN/
LINE IN jack
Audio cable
(commercially
available)
4
Follow steps 3 through 6 in “Recording
using the built-in microphones” (page
31).
5
6
Start playback on the external device.
Press the REC PAUSE (or ) button
where you want to start recording.
2
Slide the INPUT switch to “MIC/LINE.”
The standby for recording mode is released,
and recording starts.
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Recording
Recording audio from the
external device connected to
the XLR/TRS jacks through LINE
input
Recording using other devices (continued)
3
Slide the MIC/LINE INPUT LEVEL
switch to “LINE.”
4
Follow steps 3 through 6 in “Recording
using the built-in microphones” (page
31).
5
6
Start playback on the external device.
Press the REC PAUSE (or ) button
where you want to start recording.
The standby for recording mode is released,
and recording starts.
Note
The LIMITER and LCF(Low Cut) functions do not work
for recording audio from the external device
connected to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack through LINE
input.
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Playback
1
Select a file you want to play using
the HOME menu (page 25).
2
Press the  button.
3
Adjust the volume with the VOL
(volume) buttons.
4
To stop playback, press the STOP
button.
VOL (volume) buttons
Playback starts.
appears on the display window. All of
the files in the playback range are played in
order of file number.
STOP button
OPTION button
Playback
 button
, , ,  button
BACK/HOME
button
Speaker
Listening through the built-in speaker
To listen through headphones
Connect headphones or earphones (not
supplied) to the  (headphones) jack on the
linear PCM recorder.
To switch the audio output to the
headphones, press the  OUTPUT button. For
details, see page 34.
1 Remove your headphones or earphones
from the linear PCM recorder.
2 Select a file you want to play using the
HOME menu (page 25).
3 Press the  button.
4 Adjust the volume with the VOL (volume)
buttons.
Headphones
(not supplied)
To the
 (headphones)
jack
Stereo
mini-plug
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About folders and files
Structure of the folders and files
on the linear PCM recorder
“
Recorded Files” structure
A
Record
Recorded
Files
Music
Bluetooth Settings
Back to
XX*
B
C
FOLDER01
Structure of the folders and files
on a computer
You can display the structure of folders and
files on the linear PCM recorder on your
computer by connecting the linear PCM
recorder to your computer. Folders and files
can be displayed by opening “PCMRECORDER”
or “MEMORY CARD” in Explorer on a Windows
computer or Finder on a Mac.
The following shows the structure of folders
and files displayed on the computer.
161010_1618.mp3
191010_1618.wav
161010_1630.mp3
191010_1630.wav
191010_2015.wav
161010_2015.mp3
A:HOME menu
B:Folder
PCMRECORDER folder
Folder for storing files recorded with
the linear PCM recorder
C:File
** The function you are currently using is displayed
in “XX.”
“
Built-in memory
REC_FILE (*1)
Folder for storing files
transferred from the computer
MUSIC (*1)
Music” structure
FOLDER01
POP
J-POP (*2)
LPCM
Record Recorded
Files
Music
Bluetooth Settings
Back to
XX*
MP3
Album title
Music_title.mp3
Music_title.mp3
WMA
The linear PCM
recorder is not
capable of detecting
any folders and files
stored at these
folder structure
levels.
Music_title.wav
Album title
Music_title.wav
Folder name
B:Folder
LPCM
MP3
Artist name
A:HOME menu
AAC-LC
LICENCE
Conversation
(*3)
File name.mp3
C:File
** The function you are currently using is displayed
in “XX.”
*1 Files stored in the REC_FILE folder appear in
“ Recorded Files” while those in the MUSIC folder
appear in “ Music.” When transferring a file, make
sure you put it either in the REC_FILE folder or in the
MUSIC folder.
*2 The folder containing music files will appear with
the same name on your linear PCM recorder. It
would help you identify folders if you name the
folders with easy-to-remember names. The folder
names shown in the above illustration are just
examples.
*3 The linear PCM recorder is capable of detecting up
to 8 levels of the transferred music folders.
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Hint
• Before transferring music files from the computer
to the linear PCM recorder, it would be helpful if you
registered the music file information, such as titles
and artist names, on the computer in advance. Then,
you can display the music file information or use it
for music file search on the linear PCM recorder.
• If a music file has no title assigned, the linear PCM
recorder will display its file name.
SD card
Playback
The SD card has a different structure of folders
and files from the built-in memory of the
linear PCM recorder.
SD card
PRIVATE
SONY
Folder for storing files recorded with
the linear PCM recorder
REC_FILE (*)
FOLDER01
Folder for storing files transferred
from the computer
MUSIC (*)
POP
J-POP
LPCM
AAC-LC
Conversation
LPCM
MP3
MP3
WMA
The linear PCM
recorder is not
capable of detecting
any folders and files
stored at these
folder structure
levels.
** Files stored in the REC_FILE folder appear in
“ Recorded Files” while those in the MUSIC folder
appear in “ Music.” When transferring a file, make
sure you put it either in the REC_FILE folder or in the
MUSIC folder.
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Other playback operations
Playing the file immediately after it is
recorded
Stop recording and press the  button while
the recording standby screen is displayed.
Fast forwarding/reversing during
playback (cueing/reviewing)
While playback is on standby or in progress,
press and hold the  (fast reverse/review)
button or  (fast forward/cue) button to
search for the desired point and release the
button.
Hint
Forward or backward search begins at a slow speed,
which helps you check the file word by word. If you
keep holding either button, forward or backward
search will continue at a faster speed.
Playing a specific section repeatedly
(A-B repeat)
You can specify the starting point A and the
finishing point B in a file to play the section
between the specified points repeatedly.
1 While playback is on standby or in
A-B button to
progress, press the 
specify the starting point A.
Repeatedly playing the current file
You can repeat playback of the file you are
currently playing by simply pressing and
holding the  button. To cancel this function,
press the  or STOP button.
Hint
• You can turn on the button-hold repeat playback
function while the linear PCM recorder is in a
particular Play Mode.
• You cannot turn on the button-hold repeat playback
function while the A-B repeat playback function is
active.
Locating a playback point with the track
mark list
You can locate a playback point by simply
selecting a track mark on the Track Mark List
screen.
Key Change
Easy Search
Play Mode
Playback Range
Delete a File
Protect
Track Mark List
While playback is on standby or in progress,
select “Track Mark List” on the OPTION menu
and then select the desired track mark.
Set End of A-B Repeat
2 Press the 
A-B button again to
specify the finishing point B.
The specified section plays repeatedly.
3 To resume the normal playback, press the
A-B button again.

Note
While playback is on standby, you cannot specify the
same point as the starting point A and the finishing
point B. An attempt to do this cancels the specified
starting point A.
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Changing the Play Mode setting
Displaying the current file information
You can select a Play Mode setting as needed,
such as the mode setting for playing only 1 file
or repeating the current file (page 69).
While playback is on standby, select “File
Information” on the OPTION menu. You can
display various information on the current file
including the “Rec Date/Time,” “File Length,”
“REC Mode,” “LCF(Low Cut),” or “LIMITER”
settings.
You can scroll the display by pressing the  or
 button.
Equalizer
Key Change
Easy Search
Play Mode
Playback Range
Delete a File
Protect
Rec Date/Time:
Playback
2019/01/01 10:10
While playback is on standby or in progress,
select “Play Mode” on the OPTION menu and
then select the desired mode setting.
File Length:
1h59m59s
Specifying the playback range
You can select a file search category (“Latest
Recording,” “Search by REC Date,” “Folders”) to
search “ Recorded Files” for files and specify
the playback range for the list of search
results.
Equalizer
Key Change
Easy Search
Play Mode
Playback Range
Delete a File
Protect
1 While playback is on standby or in
progress, select “Playback Range” on the
OPTION menu.
2 Select “All Range” or “
Range” (page 69).
Selected
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Searching a desired point quickly (Easy Search)
The Easy Search function helps you quickly
locate the point from which you want to play.
To quickly locate your desired portion of
a long recording, such as a recording of a
meeting, specify the time period for forward/
reverse skipping.
1 While playback is in progress or on
standby, press the OPTION button
to display the OPTION menu, select
“Easy Search,” and then press the
 button.
2 Press the  or  button to select
“ON,” and then press the  button.
To specify the time period for
forward/reverse skipping, select
“Set Skip Time,” and then press the
 button.
If you select “ON,” the “Easy Search”
setting screen closes.
If you select “Set Skip Time,” proceed to
the next step.
3 Press the  or  button to select
“Forward Skip Time” or “Reverse
Skip Time,” and then press the 
button.
4 Press the  or  button to select the
time interval, and then press the 
button.
5
To set the other time interval, press
the  button and repeat steps 3 and
4.
6 When you have finished configuring
this setting, press the  or  button
to select “ON,” and then press the
 button.
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When “Easy Search” is set to ON
When you press the  or  button briefly
while playback is in progress, you can quickly
move the playback position back or forward
by the specified skip time.
Setting the playback sound quality
Selecting a sound quality setting
(Equalizer)
Adjusting the playback tone
(Key Change)
1
Select a file you want to play using
the HOME menu (page 25).
2
While playback is in progress or on
standby, press the OPTION button
to display the OPTION menu, select
“Equalizer,” and then press the 
button.
You can adjust the playback sound to
higher or lower semitones in 13 steps. This is
useful for practicing songs to be recorded in
accompaniment.
3
Select a file you want to play using
the HOME menu (page 25).
2
While playback is in progress or on
standby, press the OPTION button
to display the OPTION menu, select
“Key Change,” and then press the 
button.
3
Press the  or  button to adjust the
playback tone (Key Change).
Press the  or  button to select the
desired sound quality setting, and
then press the  button.
OFF*
Disables the Equalizer function.
ON
Enables the Equalizer function.
Custom
You can define sound levels in
5 frequency bands.
** By default, “OFF” is selected.
Note
The playback tone is adjusted a halftone
higher ( 1 - 6).
The playback tone is adjusted a halftone
lower ( 1 - 6).
Key Change
During playback with the built-in speaker, a Bluetooth
audio device, or the external device connected to LINE
OUT jack on the linear PCM recorder, the Equalizer
function does not work.
Customizing the sound quality
Select “Custom” in step 3 to display the
custom setting screen.
Press the  or  button to select a
frequency band from 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz,
3 kHz, or 10 kHz, and then press the  or 
button to adjust the level. You can adjust in 7
steps from –3 to +3.
When you have finished configuring this
setting, press the  button.
Enter
* By default, “0” is selected.
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Playback
1
Setting the playback sound quality (continued)
Adjusting the playback speed
(DPC(Speed Control))
You can use the DPC(Speed Control) function
to adjust the playback speed in a range from
0.25 times to 3.00 times. The file is played
in natural tones using a digital processing
function.
1
Select a file you want to play using
the HOME menu (page 25).
2
While playback is in progress or on
standby, press the  DPC (Speed
Control) button.
3
Press the  or  button to select “ON,”
and press the  or  button to
adjust the playback speed.
The speed decreases by 0.05 times (from
x0.25 to x1.00).
The speed increases by 0.10 times (from
x1.00 to x3.00).
DPC(Speed Control)
ON
Enter
By default, “OFF” is selected.
4
Press the  button.
You can select the playback speed as follows:
1.00 times 0.25 times
FLAC files with the sampling
frequency at 88.2 kHz or higher
2.00 times 0.25 times
FLAC files with the sampling
frequency below 88.2 kHz,
LPCM files with the sampling
frequency at 88.2 kHz or higher
3.00 times 0.25 times
Other than the above
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Connecting an external device for playback
To output recorded files from speakers of an
external device, connect the audio input jacks
on the external device to the LINE OUT jack on
the linear PCM recorder using an audio cable
(commercially available).
AV amplifier/player (analog type)
To audio input jacks
Playback
To the LINE OUT jack
Audio cable
(commercially available)
1 Select a file you want to play using
the HOME menu (page 25).
2 Press the  button.
Playback starts.
Note
While audio is output through the audio cable
connected to the LINE OUT jack, the Equalizer function
does not work.
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Listening to wireless sound
You can establish a wireless connection
between a Bluetooth audio device and the
linear PCM recorder and listen to audio from
the Bluetooth audio device.
However, you cannot monitor the ongoing
recording with the Bluetooth audio device.
Use the headphones connected to the 
(headphones) jack on the linear PCM recorder
for monitoring.
When the linear PCM recorder is connected
with another Bluetooth audio device,
“Disconnect Connected Audio Device.
Continue?” appears on the display window.
Select “Yes.”
Audio Device
Connect
Disconnect
Add Device (Pairing)
Manage Added Devices
Wireless Audio Quality
Volume Control
Making device registration
(pairing)
To establish a wireless connection between
Bluetooth audio devices for the first time, you
need to have the devices registered with each
other. This device registration process is called
“pairing.”
1
Place the Bluetooth audio device
with which you want to establish a
Bluetooth connection in pairing mode.
Be sure to place the linear PCM recorder
within 1 m (3 ft) from the Bluetooth audio
device.
2
While playback is on standby, press
and hold the BACK/HOME button for
1 second or more to display the HOME
menu, select “ Bluetooth”  “Audio
Device.”
The menu screen for audio devices is
displayed on the display window.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth ON/OFF
Audio Device
REC Remote
NFC Settings
Bluetooth Information
Auto Standby Message
3
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Select “Add Device (Pairing).”
When the Bluetooth function of the linear
PCM recorder is turned off, “Turn Bluetooth
On?” appears on the display window. Select
“Yes,” and then press the  button.
4
Press the  button to start searching
for Bluetooth audio devices.
The search for Bluetooth audio devices that
are available for device registration starts
and the list of the found devices appears
on the display window.
5
Select the Bluetooth device that you
want to register (pair) with the linear
PCM recorder.
When the device is registered (paired),
a Bluetooth connection is automatically
established and “Connection Complete”
appears on the display window.
6
Start playback on the linear PCM
recorder.
Now, you can listen to audio from the
Bluetooth audio device.
Note
When an external device is connected to the LINE OUT
jack on the linear PCM recorder, no sound is output
from the connected Bluetooth audio device. To
monitor the output sound from the device connected
to the LINE OUT jack, connect headphones to the 
(headphones) jack.
To disconnect the connection with the
Bluetooth audio device
Select “ Bluetooth”  “Audio Device” 
“Disconnect” from the HOME menu.
To switch the audio output destination
between the Bluetooth headphones
and the headphones connected to the
linear PCM recorder
While a Bluetooth connection is established,
no sound is output from the headphones
connected to the  (headphones) jack on the
linear PCM recorder.
To use the connected headphones for
listening, disconnect the Bluetooth
connection.
Note
–– The settings on either or both devices are reset
to the default settings, for example, due to
initialization.
–– The device registration (pairing) information is
deleted, for example, during the course of a repair
service.
If the device registration (pairing) is deleted from
the linear PCM recorder but the Bluetooth audio
device still has the device registration (pairing)
information of the linear PCM recorder, delete the
information and make device registration (pairing)
once again.
• While the Bluetooth function is turned on, the
battery wears quickly to a large extent.
• Depending on the Bluetooth audio device
connected with your linear PCM recorder, the
communication environment, or the ambient
conditions, you may hear noises or audio dropouts.
• Bluetooth wireless technology allows connection at
distance of up to about 10 m (33 ft). However, the
effective range may vary depending on obstructions
(people, metals, wall, etc.) or signal status.
• If the same Bluetooth audio device name is
displayed multiple times, check the device that you
want to register (pair) for its BD address. To find
out the BD address for the Bluetooth audio device,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the device.
• You can also establish/disconnect the Bluetooth
connection by selecting “ Bluetooth” 
“Bluetooth ON/OFF.”
* The passkey may also be called “passcode,” “PIN
code,” “PIN number,” or “password.” The passkey for
the linear PCM recorder is “0000.”
To find out the passkey for the Bluetooth audio
device, refer to the operation instructions supplied
with the device.
Establishing a Bluetooth connection
with the one-touch operation (NFC
connection)
You can register (pair) an NFC-compatible
Bluetooth audio device and establish a
Bluetooth connection with your linear PCM
recorder by putting the recorder onto the
device.
1 If the Bluetooth audio device as the NFC
switch, turn on the switch.
2 Put the linear PCM recorder onto the
Bluetooth audio device.
Align the
mark on the linear PCM
recorder with the
mark on the Bluetooth
audio device and keep them touched
until an instruction appears on the display
window of the linear PCM recorder.
• The linear PCM recorder supports A2DP (Advanced
Audio Distribution Profile) and AVRCP (Audio/Video
Remote Control Profile) as the Bluetooth profile. To
establish a Bluetooth connection with a Bluetooth
device from the linear PCM recorder, the Bluetooth
device must support A2DP. On a Bluetooth audio
device that supports AVRCP, such as Bluetooth
headphones, you can perform basic operations of
the linear PCM recorder.
• If passkey* entry is prompted on the display window
of your linear PCM recorder in the course of device
registration (pairing), find out the passkey for the
Bluetooth audio device and enter the passkey.
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Using BLUETOOTH® Function
• The device registration (pairing) information is
cleared in the following cases. You need to register
(pair) the device with your linear PCM recorder once
again.
• You can register (pair) a single Bluetooth audio
device with your linear PCM recorder at a time. To
register (pair) multiple devices, perform the above
procedure from step 1 for each device.
Listening to wireless sound (continued)
3 Follow the on-screen instructions until a
Bluetooth is established.
Hint
• To disconnect the Bluetooth connection, put the
linear PCM recorder onto the device once again.
• If Bluetooth connection is not established, keep
your linear PCM recorder touched on the
mark
on the Bluetooth audio device and slowly move
the recorder back and forth and around. See page
81 as well.
• Check if the NFC function of your linear PCM
recorder is turned on. Select “ Bluetooth”  “NFC
Settings” from the HOME menu and make sure that
“ON” is selected.
Note
• When a camera tripod (commercially available) is
attached to the hole for attaching the tripod on
the back of the linear PCM recorder, the
mark
on the recorder is hidden by the tripod and it is
hard to establish a connection with the one-touch
operation. When you intend to use the tripod, be
sure to establish the connection before attaching it.
• While a recording process is in progress (recording
is in progress or paused or the linear PCM recorder
is paused for recording), you cannot establish a
connection with the one-touch operation. Before
establishing the connection, make sure that
recording is on standby.
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Operating the linear PCM recorder with a
smartphone (REC Remote)
If you install the smartphone app, REC
Remote, to a compatible smartphone, you can
use the Bluetooth function of the linear PCM
recorder to control its recording operations
from the smartphone.
This remote control is convenient because
you can secure the linear PCM recorder and
remotely control its recording operations as
well as eliminate the sounds you make when
using the linear PCM recorder.
Making device registration
(pairing)
To establish a Bluetooth connection between
the linear PCM recorder and a smartphone,
you need to make device registration (pairing).
Bluetooth
Bluetooth ON/OFF
Audio Device
REC Remote
NFC Settings
Bluetooth Information
Auto Standby Message
On the linear PCM recorder, select
“ Bluetooth”  “REC Remote” 
“Add Device (Pairing)” from the HOME
menu (page 22).
If the Bluetooth function of the linear PCM
recorder is turned off, “Turn Bluetooth
On?” appears on the display window.
Installing REC Remote on your
smartphone
Search Google Play or App Store for “REC
Remote” and install it on the smartphone.
For the customers in China
Search for “REC Remote” on the following
website to install it on the smartphone.
For Android™: https://www.sonystyle.com.cn
For iPhone: App Store
Note
• To connect the linear PCM recorder and REC Remote
via a wireless connection, you need the latest
version of REC Remote. When the smartphone
already has REC Remote installed, update it to the
latest version.
• REC Remote is merely an app designed for audio
recording. You cannot use it for playback or sound
monitoring during recording.
• You cannot adjust the recording volume level of
the linear PCM recorder using REC Remote. Use
the REC LEVEL dial on the linear PCM recorder for
adjustment.
2
Select “Yes” to place the linear PCM
recorder in pairing mode.
3
On the smartphone, turn on the
Bluetooth function.
4
5
On the smartphone, start REC Remote.
Search for “PCM-D10” from the
smartphone and have both devices
registered with each other.
For details on connecting REC Remote on the
smartphone with the linear PCM recorder, refer
to the REC Remote Help.
Note
• The device registration (pairing) information is cleared
in the following cases. You need to register (pair) the
device with your linear PCM recorder once again.
–– The settings on either or both devices are reset to
the default settings, for example, due to initialization.
–– The device registration (pairing) information is
deleted, for example, during the course of a repair
service.
If the device registration (pairing) is deleted from
the linear PCM recorder but the Bluetooth audio
device still has the device registration (pairing)
information of the linear PCM recorder, delete the
information and make device registration (pairing)
once again.
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Using BLUETOOTH® Function
1
Other Bluetooth function
Turning on/off the Bluetooth
function
Viewing the Bluetooth
information
Turn on/off the Bluetooth function.
You can view the Bluetooth information, such
as the version number and the profile.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth ON/OFF
Audio Device
REC Remote
NFC Settings
Bluetooth Information
Auto Standby Message
On the linear PCM recorder, select
“ Bluetooth”  “Bluetooth ON/OFF,” and
then select “ON” or “OFF” from the HOME
menu (page 22).
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth ON/OFF
Audio Device
REC Remote
NFC Settings
Bluetooth Information
Auto Standby Message
On the linear PCM recorder, select
“ Bluetooth”  “Bluetooth Information” from
the HOME menu (page 22).
Deleting files
Deleting a file
1
Select a file that you want to delete
from the HOME menu (page 25).
2
While playback is in progress or on
standby, press the OPTION button
to display the OPTION menu, select
“Delete a File,” and then press the 
button.
“Delete?” appears and the specified file is
played for confirmation.
3
Deleting part of a file
Follow the steps in “Dividing a file” (page
61) to divide the file into two files first.
Select the file you want to delete, press the
OPTION button, and then select “Delete a File.”
Deleting a folder
Select a folder that you want to delete from
the HOME menu (page 25), press the
OPTION button, and then select “Delete
Folder.”
Press the  or  button to select
“Yes,” and press the  button.
The file is erased.
To cancel erasing
In step 3, select “No,” and press the  button.
Editing
Deleting all of the files in a
folder or list
1
Display the folder or list containing
the files you want to delete (page
25).
2
Press the OPTION button to display
the OPTION menu, select “Delete All
Files” or “Delete All in List,” and then
press the  button.
“Delete All Files in This Folder?” or “Delete
All Files in This List?” appears on the display
window.
3
Press the  or  button to select
“Yes,” and press the  button.
All files in the selected folder or list are
deleted.
Note
• Once a file has been deleted, you cannot retrieve it.
• You cannot delete a protected file. To delete the file,
release the protection first.
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Protecting a file
You can protect an important file. A protected
file is marked with the (protect) indicator
and is regarded as a read-only file that you
cannot erase or edit.
1 Select the recorded file that you
want to protect from the HOME
menu (page 25).
2 While playback is in progress or on
standby, press the OPTION button
to display the OPTION menu, select
“Protect,” and then press the 
button.
The file is protected.
To release the protection
In step 2, select “Do Not Protect” on the
OPTION menu and then press the  button.
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Changing the folder or file name
You can change the name of folders and files
managed under “ Recorded Files” of the
HOME menu.
When changing the folder name, you can
select a folder name from the template.
When changing the file name, you can select a
prefix (text or symbol) from the template and
add it to the file name.
1 Select the desired folder or file from
“ Recorded Files” of the HOME
menu (page 25).
2 Press the OPTION button to display
the OPTION menu and select
“Change Folder Name” or “Change
File Name.”
Editing
3 Select the desired folder name or
prefix from the template.
Note
• You cannot change the name of the folders and files
managed under “ Music.”
• You cannot change the name of the protected file.
Release the protection first (page 58), and then
change the name.
• You can also change the folder or file name to an
arbitrary name by using a computer.
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Using track marks
Adding a track mark
Deleting a track mark
You can add a track mark at a point at which
you want to divide a file later or that you
want to locate during playback. You can add a
maximum of 98 track marks to each file.
While recording or playback is in progress,
press the T-MARK button at the position where
you want to add a track mark.
The (track mark) indicator flashes 3 times,
and a track mark is added.
You can delete the track mark that is located
immediately before the current position.
1
Select the file with the track mark you
want to delete from the HOME menu
(page 25).
2
Stop at a position after the track mark
you want to delete.
3
Press the OPTION button to display
the OPTION menu, select “Delete
Track Marks”  “This Track Mark,” and
then press the  button.
4
When “Delete Track Mark?” appears,
press the  or  button to select
“Yes,” and press the  button.
While playback is in progress
The selected track mark is deleted.
To cancel deleting the track mark
In step 4, select “No,” and press the  button.
While recording is in progress
To delete all of the track marks in the
selected file at once
In step 3, select “Delete Track Marks”  “All
Track Marks” on the OPTION menu and then
press the  button. When “Delete All Track
Marks?” appears, press the  or  button
to select “Yes,” and then press the  button.
All of the track marks in the selected file are
deleted.
Note
To locate a track mark and start
playback
Press the  or  button while playback is
on standby. When the (track mark) indicator
flashes once, press the  button.
Note
You cannot add a track mark to a protected file. To add
a track mark to the file, release the protection first,
and then add a track mark.
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You cannot delete track marks from a protected file. To
delete track marks from a protected file, release the
protection first, and then delete the track marks (page
58).
Dividing a file
Dividing a file at the current
playback point
Dividing a file at all of the track
mark positions
While no linear PCM recorder operations are in
progress, you can divide a single file into two
files. Dividing a file helps you quickly locate
the point from which you want to play in a
long recording file.
You can divide a file at all of the track mark
positions.
1
Select the recorded file that you want
to divide from the HOME menu (page
25) and stop the file at the point
where you want to divide the file.
2
Press the OPTION button to display
the OPTION menu, select “Divide” 
“Current Position,” and then press the
 button.
3
Press the  or  button to
confirm the point at which you want
to divide the file, and then press the
 button.
Select the recorded file that you want
to divide from the HOME menu.
2
Press the OPTION button to display
the OPTION menu, select “Divide” 
“At All Track Marks,” and then press
the  button.
3
When “Divide at All Track Marks?”
appears, press the  or  button,
select “Yes,” and press the  button.
The file is divided at all of the track mark
positions. All of the existing track marks in
the files are deleted.
To cancel division
In step 3, select “No” and press the  button.
You can adjust the dividing point by
approximately 0.25 seconds in a range of
approximately 6 seconds before and after
the current playback point.
Divide Current Position
Enter
4
When “Divide at Current Stop
Position?” appears, press the  or
 button to select “Yes,” and then
press the  button.
The file is divided into two. New file
numbers are added to the divided files.
File 1
File 2_01
File 2_02
The file is divided.
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Editing
A period of approximately 4 seconds from
the dividing point plays repeatedly.
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Dividing a file (continued)
Note
• While a file is playing, you cannot divide the file.
• On the linear PCM recorder, you cannot combine
divided files.
“SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12” is capable of
dividing and combining files.
• Each divided file will be suffixed with “_nn” (where
nn represents a unique number between 01 and 99).
• You cannot divide a file if:
–– The file is recorded by a device other than the
linear PCM recorder.
–– The file is protected.
–– An attempt to divide the file is made at a point
within 0.5 seconds from the beginning or the end
of the file.
–– The total number of recorded files reaches the
maximum number of recordable files. (“File Full”
appear on the display window.)
–– The new file name exceeds the maximum number
of characters.
–– The file name after division is identical to an
existing file in the folder.
–– If there is a track mark within 0.5 seconds from
the dividing position (only when dividing a file at
all of the track mark positions).
• If there is a track mark within 0.5 seconds from
the dividing position (only when dividing a file at
the current position), the division will proceed by
deleting the track mark.
• BWF files have the same time stamp information as
the source file.
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Organizing files (Moving/copying files)
4
Press the  or  button to select the
desired destination folder, and then
press the  button.
To cancel moving/copying the file
, , ,  button
While “Please Wait” is displayed on the display
window, press the BACK/HOME button. When
“Stop the Process?” appears, press the  or
 button to select “Yes,” and press the 
button.
Note
OPTION button
 button
BACK/HOME
button
• You cannot move or copy the files managed under
“ Music.”
• You cannot move a protected file. To move the file,
release the protection first, and then move the file.
• When a file is moved, the file is removed from the
source folder.
Moving/copying a file
You can move or copy a selected file to the
desired folder.
1
Select the file you want to move or
copy from the HOME menu (page
25).
2
While playback is in progress or on
standby, press the OPTION button
to display the OPTION menu, select
“Move File” or “File Copy,” and then
press the  button.
3
Press the  or  button to select the
desired destination storage.
Move File
Move to Built-In Memory
Move to SD Card
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Editing
• When a file is copied, the copied file has the same
file name as the source file.
Registering a function to the custom key (C1/C2)
By registering a frequently-used function to
the custom key (C1/C2), you can simply press
the custom button to quickly execute the
registered function or display the settings
screen.
1 Press and hold the BACK/HOME
button for 1 second or more to
display the HOME menu, select
“ Settings”  “Common Settings”
 “Custom Key Settings,” and then
press the  button.
The Custom Key Settings screen is
displayed.
2 Press the  or  button to select
“C1:” or “C2:,” and then press the
 button.
The functions you can assign to the
selected custom key are listed.
3 Press the  or  button to select the
desired function, and press the 
button.
The selected function is assigned to the
custom key.
To quit the menu, press the BACK/HOME
button.
Hint
By default, the following functions are allocated to the
C1 and C2 buttons:
C1: LIMITER
C2: LCF(Low Cut)
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Changing the settings
Item
Settings (*: Default setting)
Recording
Settings
Recording Folder
You can select the memory storage and the storage folder where
you store the files recorded using the linear PCM recorder (page
37).
Create Folder
You can create a folder by selecting a memory storage (“Built-In
Memory” or “SD Card”) and a folder name from the template.
REC Mode
You can set the recording mode in which the files are recorded.
• LPCM
You can select the sampling frequency and quantifying bit
number for recording.
192 kHz/24 bit
176.4 kHz/24 bit
96 kHz/24 bit
96 kHz/16 bit
88.2 kHz/24 bit
88.2 kHz/16 bit
48 kHz/24 bit
48 kHz/16 bit
44.1 kHz/24 bit
44.1 kHz/16 bit*
• MP3
320 kbps
128 kbps
Hint
• The files recorded in LPCM (WAV) format are compatible with
the Broadcast Wave Format (BWF), thus have the time stamp
information that indicate the start of recording.
• Sampling frequency is a value that represents how many times an
analog signal is converted into a digital signal (A/D conversion) per
second. The larger the sampling frequency value, the better the
sound quality, but it also increases the volume of data. The sound
quality of 44.1 kHz is equivalent to that of a CD, 48 kHz is equivalent
to that of a DAT, and 96 kHz is equivalent to DVD Audio.
• Quantifying bit number is a value that represents the volume of
data for 1 second of audio. The larger the bit number, the larger the
volume of data and the better the sound quality.
Stereo/Monaural
You can select “Stereo” or “Monaural (L)” in accordance with the
input sound for recording.
• Stereo*:
The input sound is recorded in stereo.
• Monaural (L): The input sound is recorded in monaural.
Peak Hold
You can select whether the maximum value of the input signals
(peak value) is maintained.
Auto*: The peak value will be reset periodically.
Manual: The peak value is maintained and displayed until you
stop recording or execute “Reset Peak Data.”
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Editing
Menu
Changing the settings (continued)
Menu
Item
Settings (*: Default setting)
Recording
Settings
LCF(Low Cut)
When the LCF(Low Cut) function is activated, audio under the
following frequencies is filtered and attenuated. This function
reduces noise caused by the flow of an air-conditioner, outdoor
air, etc.
OFF*: The LCF(Low Cut) function is disabled.
75 Hz: Audio with the frequency of 75 Hz or lower is attenuated.
150 Hz: Audio with the frequency of 150 Hz or lower is
attenuated.
Note
• When a device is connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s) and either
or both of the left and right XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL switches are
placed in the “LINE” position, the LCF(Low Cut) function does not
work.
• The LCF(Low Cut) function does not work when an external
device is connected to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack and the MIC/LINE
INPUT LEVEL switch is placed in the “LINE” position.
Hint
The 75 Hz filter may slightly affect the recorded sound quality. If you
find that the setting is not effective enough, try “150Hz.”
LIMITER
Using two A/D converters for 1 channel, the linear PCM recorder
always reserves audio signals that are 12 dB lower than audio
processed in the normal circuit in addition to the normal audio
signals. If an over-input occurs, recorded data from the point at
which the over-input starts is replaced and compensated. The
limiter prevents sound distortion using a limiter minus time
constant (not available for analog).
Normal circuit
Limiter circuit
(–12 dB)
Switched at once
when
over-input occurs
Optimal level is
set automatically
You can set the time required for recovery from the influences of
the limiter operation:
OFF*: The LIMITER function is disabled.
150 ms: The normal audio signals recover within 150
milliseconds.
1 sec: The normal audio signals recover within 1 second.
1 min: The normal audio signals recover within 1 minute.
• The limiter circuit functions to keep the signal level below the
maximum input level. When a loud sound is input suddenly, the
excess part of the sound is automatically set within the range of the
maximum input level in order to prevent distortion.
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Menu
Item
Settings (*: Default setting)
Recording
Settings
LIMITER
• The limiter circuit of the linear PCM recorder does not compensate
for clipping when the input audio volume goes over 0 dB and
reaches +12 dB. In such a case, sound may be distorted.
• When the function is enabled, the peak value with the limiter circuit
in operation appears if the peak value exceeds 0 dB.
• The recovery time represents the time period that the linear PCM
recorder needs to trigger the limiter circuit and restore the normal
recording volume when the input audio volume exceeds 0 dB.
In recordings where over-input occurs periodically, the recording
volume may be changed so frequently that it disturbs you. If this
occurs, try a longer recovery time setting.
Note
• When a device is connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s) and either
or both of the left and right XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL switches are
placed in the “LINE” position, the LIMITER function does not work.
High S/N Mode
The linear PCM recorder has two A/D converters for 1 channel
and automatically selects either of the converters suitable for
input signals to achieve a high S/N ratio. The High S/N Mode
function helps suppress noise even when recording is in progress
at a low volume level.
ON: The High S/N Mode function is enabled.
OFF*: The High S/N Mode function is disabled.
Note
While the LIMITER function is active, the High S/N Mode function is
disabled.
PRE REC
You can buffer sound for approximately 5 seconds in the memory
when you press the REC button and the linear PCM recorder is
in standby for recording mode. When you press the REC PAUSE
(or the ) button to start recording, recording actually starts 5
seconds prior to the point where the button is pressed.
ON: The PRE REC (pre-recording) function is activated. When
you start recording, the recorder starts recording sound 5
seconds prior to the point where the button is pressed.
OFF*: The PRE REC (pre-recording) function is disabled. When
you start recording, recording starts at the point where
the button is pressed.
Plug In Power
When a plug-in power type microphone is connected to the
MIC IN/LINE IN jack on the linear PCM recorder, the linear PCM
recorder can supply power to the microphone. You can turn the
Plug In Power function on and off:
ON: The linear PCM recorder supplies power to the connected
plug-in power type microphone.
OFF*: The linear PCM recorder does not supply power to the
connected plug-in power type jack.
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Editing
• The LIMITER function does not work when an external device is
connected to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack and the MIC/LINE INPUT
LEVEL switch is placed in the “LINE” position.
Changing the settings (continued)
Menu
Item
Settings (*: Default setting)
Recording
Settings
Cross-Memory REC
When the built-in memory or the SD card currently being
used becomes full during recording, the linear PCM recorder
automatically switches its destination to the other memory
media and continues recording. You can enable or disable the
Cross-Memory REC function.
ON: The Cross-Memory REC function is enabled.
OFF*: The Cross-Memory REC function is disabled. When the
current memory media becomes full, the linear PCM
recorder stops recording.
Auto Track Marks
You can specify whether to add track marks automatically during
recording.
OFF*
ON
• Interval: Select the interval (5min, 10min, 15min, or 30min) for
adding track marks.
• Time Stamps: Select whether to add the time stamp when
track marks are automatically added.
Playback
Settings
Equalizer
You can set your desired sound quality (page 49).
ON: Enables the Equalizer function.
OFF*: Disables the Equalizer function.
Custom: You can define sound levels in 5 frequency bands.
Key Change
You can adjust the playback sound to higher or lower semitones,
in 13 steps: 1 to 6 (by an increment of a half step), 0*, 1 to 6
(by a decrement of a half step) (page 49).
Easy Search
By setting the forward or backward skip time interval, you can
quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback.
ON: You can skip forward or backward by the specified skip
time by pressing the  or  button while playback is
in progress.
OFF*: The Easy Search function is disabled. When you press the
 or  button, the linear PCM recorder will move to
the next or previous file.
Set Skip Time: Sets the time to go forward or backward in easy
searching.
• Forward Skip Time: Sets the time to skip forward when you
press the  button. (5sec, 10sec*, 30sec, 1min, 5min, or
10min)
• Reverse Skip Time: Sets the time to skip backwards when you
press the  button. (1sec, 3sec*, 5sec, 10sec, 30sec, 1min,
5min, or 10min)
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Item
Settings (*: Default setting)
Playback
Settings
Play Mode
You can select the Play Mode setting, such as shuffle playback or
repeat playback, according to your purpose.
Plays the files in the specified range one by one.
Normal*:
Repeat:
Plays the files in the specified range repeatedly.
Plays the current file to the end and stops.
1 File Play:
1 File Repeat: Plays the current file repeatedly.
Plays the files in the specified range at random.
Shuffle:
Shuffle Repeat: Plays the files in the specified range repeatedly
at random.
Playback Range
You can select a file search category (“Latest Recording,” “Search
by REC Date,” “Folders”) to search “ Recorded Files” for files and
specify the playback range for the list of search results.
All Range: Plays all files in the results of searching
“ Recorded Files.”
Selected Range*: Plays all files that are contained in the
folder (recording date, artist name, album
title, etc.), including the current playing file.
LED
The peak level indicators, REC indicator, and REC PAUSE
indicator light up or flash to represent the operational status of
the recorder.
ON*: The indicators light up or flash.
OFF: The indicators do not light up or flash.
Common
Settings
Note
The Phantom power indicator does not go out even while “LED”
is set to “OFF.”
Backlight
You can select a period of time to turn on and off the backlight of
the display window.
Only by LIGHT Key: The backlight lights or goes out only when
you press the LIGHT button.
20sec*: The backlight lights for 20 seconds when you
operate the linear PCM recorder.
1min: The backlight lights for 1 minute when you
operate the linear PCM recorder.
Always-ON:
The backlight stays lit.
When “Always-ON” is selected, the battery quickly runs out of
power.
Beep
You can turn the operation beep sound on or off.
ON*: A beep sounds.
OFF: No beep sounds.
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Menu
Changing the settings (continued)
Menu
Item
Settings (*: Default setting)
Common
Settings
Language
You may select the language to display the contents on the
display window.
English: The contents are displayed in English.
简体中文: The contents are displayed in Simplified Chinese.
繁體中文: The contents are displayed in Traditional Chinese.
Note
Depending on the country or region of your purchase, “Language” may
not available for selection under “Common Settings.” Even when it is
available, the number of available languages and the default language
depend on the country or region.
Date&Time
You can set the following.
Set Date/Time: Set the current date and time (page 21).
Date Display Format: Specify the date display format by selecting
one of the following:
• YYYY/MM/DD
• MM/DD/YYYY
• DD/MM/YYYY
Time Display: Specify the time display format by selecting either
of the following:
• 12-Hour: 12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon
• 24-Hour: 00:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon
Note
The default setting differs depending on the country or region you
purchased your linear PCM recorder.
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Auto Standby
You can disable the Auto Standby function or select a period of
time before the linear PCM recorder turns off the display window
and enters low power consumption mode if it is left unused.
OFF:
The Auto Standby function is disabled.
5min: The linear PCM recorder enters low power consumption
mode in 5 minutes.
10min: The linear PCM recorder enters low power consumption
mode in 10 minutes.
30min*: The linear PCM recorder enters low power consumption
mode in 30 minutes.
60min: The linear PCM recorder enters low power consumption
mode in 60 minutes.
Battery Setting
For optimum operations, you can select the type of batteries you
are using for the linear PCM recorder.
Alkaline Battery*: Select this option if using alkaline batteries.
NiMH Battery: Select this option if using rechargeable NiMH
batteries.
Menu
Item
Settings (*: Default setting)
Common
Settings
Custom Key Settings
By registering frequently-used functions to the C1 and C2
buttons, you can quickly execute the registered function or
display the settings screen just pressing the C1 or C2 button
(page 64). By default, the following functions are allocated to
the C1 and C2 buttons:
C1: LIMITER*
C2: LCF(Low Cut)*
To the C1 and C2 buttons, you can allocate the following
functions:
• Recording Folder
• Create Folder
• REC Mode
• Stereo/Monaural
• Peak Hold
• Reset Peak Data
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• LCF(Low Cut)
• LIMITER
• High S/N Mode
• PRE REC
• Equalizer
• Key Change
• Easy Search
• Play Mode
• Playback Range
• Protect
• Delete
• File Information
Reset/Format
Reset All Settings: Restore the default settings for the
menu items.
Format Built-In Memory: Erase all the data stored on the built-in
memory and restores the folders in the
default structure.
Format SD Card: Erase all the data stored on the SD card
and restores the folders in the default
structure.
Note
• The Date&Time and Language settings remain after you restore the
default settings with the Reset All Settings function.
• Do not use a computer to format the SD card that you intend to use
with the linear PCM recorder.
• If you format the built-in memory or the SD card, all data stored
there will be erased. (Protected files are also erased.) Note that once
the files are deleted, you cannot retrieve them.
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Changing the settings (continued)
Menu
Item
Settings (*: Default setting)
Common
Settings
Available Rec. Time
Indicates the remaining recordable time in the current recording
mode and the remaining capacity of the built-in memory and the
SD card.
System Information
You can check the system information, such as the linear PCM
recorder model name and the version number of the software.
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Using the linear PCM recorder with your
computer
When the linear PCM recorder is connected to
your computer, you can transfer data between
them.
Copying files from the linear PCM recorder
to your computer to store them
Copying files from your computer to the
linear PCM recorder to play them
Using the linear PCM recorder as USB
memory
You can save image data or text data from
the computer temporarily in the linear PCM
recorder. For details, see the Help Guide.
Editing files using the SOUND FORGE Audio
Studio 12 software
The SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12 software
allows you to transfer the files that you have
recorded using the linear PCM recorder to
your computer to edit them. You can also
transfer files stored on your computer to the
linear PCM recorder. For instructions on using
SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12, refer to the
Help guide of the application.
System requirements for your computer
For details on the system requirements for
your computer, see page 93, or refer to
“SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12 Installation
Guide” (supplied separately).
Editing
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Connecting the linear PCM recorder to your
computer
To exchange files between the linear PCM
recorder and your computer, connect the
linear PCM recorder to the computer.
1 Connect the USB Type-C port of the
linear PCM recorder with the USB
port of a running computer using
the supplied USB Type-C cable.
Computer (commercially
available)
The linear PCM recorder is recognized by the
computer as soon as the connection is made,
and then you can exchange files between the
linear PCM recorder and the computer.
While the linear PCM recorder is connected to
the computer, “Connecting” is displayed on
the display window of the linear PCM recorder.
You cannot charge the rechargeable batteries
in the linear PCM recorder from the connected
computer.
To disconnect the linear PCM recorder
from your computer
To a USB port
Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when
the linear PCM recorder contains data files, the
files may be damaged.
1 Perform the following operation on your
computer.
To the USB
Type-C
port
USB Type-C cable (supplied)
2 Make sure the linear PCM recorder
has been recognized properly.
On the Windows screen, open “Computer”
or “PC,” and make sure that
“PCMRECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” has
been recognized.
On the Mac screen, make sure that a
“PCMRECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” drive
is displayed on the Finder.
Windows:
On the Windows taskbar at the bottom
right of the desktop, click the
icon, and
then click “Eject PCMRECORDER.”
Mac:
On a Mac screen, click the removal icon of
the “PCMRECORDER” that appears on the
sidebar of the Finder.
The icon and menu displayed can be
different on different operating systems.
2 Make sure that “Accessing” is not
displayed on the display window.
3 Disconnect the linear PCM recorder from
the USB port of the computer.
For details on disconnecting the linear PCM
recorder from the computer, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your
computer.
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If you experience trouble with your linear PCM recorder, try the following solutions.
1 Turn off the linear PCM recorder completely by removing the batteries and then
turn it on again. Or use the linear PCM recorder to initialize the built-in memory
or the memory card. (Note that initializing will delete all data in the memory or in
the memory card.)
2 Read through the symptoms and solutions on page 76 to 83 to check your
recorder.
3 Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Please access the following support home page to get the support information about your linear
PCM recorder:
For customers in the U.S.A.: https://www.sony.com/recordersupport
For customers in Canada: https://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport
For customers in other countries/regions: https://www.sony-asia.com/support
Note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work.
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Finding out causes/solutions from symptoms
Noise
Symptom
Cause/Solution
A noise is recorded.
• A rubbing or scratching noise will be recorded if an object, such
as your finger, etc., accidentally comes in contact with the linear
PCM recorder during recording with the built-in microphones.
• A noise may be recorded if many small-sized files are recorded
in the current memory. Save the files on the hard disk of your
computer, and then format the memory (page 71).
• The linear PCM recorder was placed extremely closed to an AC
source, a fluorescent lamp, a smartphone, or a mobile phone
during recording or playback. Move the linear PCM recorder
away from them.
• A noise may be recorded if the plug of the connected external
microphone was dirty when recording. Clean the plug.
For details on how to clean the external microphone, refer to
the operating instructions supplied with it.
• A noise may be recorded if the plug for the headphones or
earphones through which you are listening is dirty. Clean the
plug.
For details on how to clean the external microphone, refer to
the operating instructions supplied with it.
Input sounds are distorted.
• The MIC/LINE INPUT LEVEL switch or the XLR/TRS INPUT
LEVEL switch is in the wrong position. Slide it to the position
appropriate for the sound source and connections (pages 38,
39, 41).
• Adjust the recording volume to a level in an appropriate range
(page 32).
• If the sound source are extremely loud when recording with the
built-in microphones or an external microphone, try one of the
following.
–– Adjust the recording volume by turning the REC LEVEL dial
(page 32).
–– Slide the MIC ATT switch to “20” (page 40).
–– Move the microphone away from the sound source.
• When recording audio from the connected external device,
the input audio includes extremely loud segments. Decrease
the output volume of the connected external device to a level
where no distortion would occur (page 29).
Howling noises (acoustic feedback)
occur during recording.
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• If you place the headphones extremely close to the builtin microphones while monitoring the ongoing recording,
howling noises (acoustic feedback) may occur. Turn down the
headphone volume or move the headphones away from the
built-in microphones.
Recording
Symptom
Cause/Solution
Recording fails.
• The MIC/LINE INPUT LEVEL switch or the XLR/TRS INPUT
LEVEL switch is in the wrong position. When using the built-in
microphones or an external microphone for recording, slide the
switch to “MIC.” When using the connected external device for
recording, slide the switch to “LINE” (pages 38, 39, 41).
• If a recording starts but no playback sounds are heard, the
recording volume may be too low. Turn the REC LEVEL dial to
adjust the volume.
• You cannot record in folders managed under “
Music.”
• The memory is full, or the maximum number of files (199
files) has already been recorded. You cannot record any more
files. Select another folder (page 37) or delete some of the
files (page 57). Or store the files on the hard disk of your
computer, and then delete them from the linear PCM recorder.
You can also use an SD card with sufficient capacity for storing
recorded files (page 36).
• Check the “Plug In Power” setting of the menu if using the
external microphone connected to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack
(page 67).
• If you are using a phantom power compatible microphone
that is connected to one of the XLR/TRS jacks, first connect the
microphone, and then slide the phantom power switch to “ON.”
You cannot record files up to the
maximum recordable time stated on
page 90.
• If there are other formatted data (for example, images) saved in
the memory, you cannot record files up to the maximum.
• The SD card has a minimum size unit for a single recorded file. If
a large number of files are recorded, the actual recordable time
may be shorter than the stated maximum recordable time due
to differences in the unit and actual file sizes.
• The maximum recordable time stated on page 90 is
estimated. It varies depending on the number of files.
• Due to the above reasons, the sum of the total recorded time
indicated by the counter (elapsed time) and the remaining
recordable time may be shorter than the maximum recordable
time.
• Even when “Memory Full” appears and the linear PCM recorder
stops recording, the linear PCM recorder has an extra memory
space for editing. This is not a malfunction of the linear PCM
recorder.
• When the size of a single recorded file reaches the maximum
size limit (4 GB for an LPCM file, and 1 GB for an MP3 file),
the subsequent recording is saved in a new file due to the
specifications of the linear PCM recorder.
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• When using the SD card, the write-protect switch on the card is
placed in the “LOCK” position. Release the write-protect setting.
Finding out causes/solutions from symptoms (continued)
Symptom
Cause/Solution
The SD card is not recognized.
• Since the SD card may contain image data or other files, the
memory required for creating initial folders is insufficient.
Use a tool, such as Windows Explorer or Mac Finder, to delete
unnecessary files or initialize the SD card on the linear PCM
recorder.
• Select “Recording Folder” and then select “SD Card” on the
Memory Selection screen (page 37).
Power
Symptom
Cause/Solution
The linear PCM recorder does not
turn on or operate.
• The batteries have been inserted with the / facing in the
incorrect direction. Reinsert them correctly (page 19).
• The batteries have run out. Replace them with new ones (page
19).
• The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch. Slide the HOLD
switch to “OFF” (page 26).
• The POWER switch is placed in the “OFF” position. Slide it to
“ON.”
Playback
Symptom
Cause/Solution
No sound comes out from the builtin speaker.
• A device is connected to the headphones or LINE OUT jack.
Remove the device.
• While the linear PCM recorder is connected with a Bluetooth
audio device, no sound comes out from the built-in speaker.
Disconnect the Bluetooth connection (page 52).
No sound comes out from the
connected headphones.
• While the linear PCM recorder is connected with a Bluetooth
audio device, no sound comes out from the connected
headphones.
Disconnect the Bluetooth connection (page 52).
No sound comes out from the
connected Bluetooth audio device.
• While an external device is connected to the LINE OUT jack,
no sound comes out from the audio device via a Bluetooth
connection. Unplug the device from the LINE OUT jack.
• You cannot monitor the recording in progress on the linear
PCM recorder through the Bluetooth audio device. Use the
headphones connected to the  (headphones) jack on the
linear PCM recorder for monitoring.
Sound comes out from the built-in
speaker even when headphones are
plugged in.
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• If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback,
the sound may come out from the speaker. Unplug the
headphones, and then plug them back securely.
Symptom
Cause/Solution
Playback speed is too fast or too
slow.
• “DPC(Speed Control)” on the menu is effective and the linear
PCM recorder plays at the specified playback speed. Set
“DPC(Speed Control)” to “OFF,” or adjust the playback speed
appropriately (page 50).
You cannot play a file.
• Files other than those the linear PCM recorder supports may not
be played back. For details, see the specifications (page 86).
Editing
Symptom
Cause/Solution
You cannot delete a file.
• When using the SD card, the write-protect switch on the card is
placed in the “LOCK” position. Release the write-protect setting.
• When you use a Windows computer, the file or the folder
containing the file is set to “Read-only” on the computer.
Display the file or the folder using Windows Explorer and
remove the check for “Read-only” under “Properties.”
• The remaining battery power is insufficient. Replace the
batteries with new ones (page 19).
• The file is protected. Reset the protection setting.
You cannot divide a file.
• You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to
divide a file.
• 199 files have been recorded in the selected folder. Delete some
of the files or select another folder.
• Because of the system limitations, you may not be able to
divide a file at the very beginning or at the very end of the file.
• You cannot divide files other than those recorded using the
linear PCM recorder (e.g., a file transferred from a computer).
• You cannot divide a protected file. To divide the file, release the
protection first.
You cannot move a file.
• You cannot move a protected file. To move the file, release the
protection first.
• You cannot move or copy the files managed under “
Music.”
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• When you use a Mac computer, the file or the folder containing
the file is set to “Locked” on the computer. Display the file or the
folder on Mac Finder and remove the check for “Locked” under
“GetInfo” of “File.”
Finding out causes/solutions from symptoms (continued)
Indications
Symptom
Cause/Solution
The peak level indicators or the
REC / REC PAUSE indicator does
not light/flash.
• The “LED” item in the “Common Settings” menu is set to “OFF.”
Display the menu and set it to “ON” (page 69).
“--y--m--d --:--” is displayed as the
recorded date.
• The file may have been recorded by a model other than
PCM-D10. The date and time recording format varies depending
on the model.
There are fewer menu items on the
OPTION menu.
• Some menu items are not displayed during playback or
recording.
A character in a folder or file
name is displayed in unreadable
characters.
• The linear PCM recorder cannot support or display some special
characters and symbols that are entered on a computer using
Windows Explorer or Mac Finder.
The “Please Wait” message does not
disappear.
• If the linear PCM recorder is required to process a large amount
of data, the message may be displayed for an extended period
of time. This is not a malfunction of the linear PCM recorder.
Wait until the message disappears. In this case, do not remove
the batteries.
Files
Symptom
Cause/Solution
The file transferred from your
computer is not displayed or cannot
be played back.
• The linear PCM recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders.
• The files other than those the linear PCM recorder supports
may not be displayed. Check the compatible file formats (page
86).
Computer
Symptom
Cause/Solution
The linear PCM recorder is not
recognized by your computer. A
folder/file cannot be transferred
from your computer.
• Disconnect the linear PCM recorder from your computer and
reconnect it.
• Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system environment
other than those that the linear PCM recorder support.
• Depending on the USB port position, the linear PCM recorder
may not be recognized. If this happens, try another port.
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Bluetooth audio device
Symptom
Cause/Solution
You cannot make device registration
(pairing) between the linear PCM
recorder and a Bluetooth audio
device.
• The linear PCM recorder and the Bluetooth audio device are too
apart from each other. Bring them closer (within 1 m (3 ft) from
each other) and try it once again.
You cannot establish a Bluetooth
connection.
• The linear PCM recorder and the Bluetooth audio device are
turned off. Turn on the linear PCM recorder and the Bluetooth
audio device, and then make sure that the Bluetooth function
is turned on.
• The battery of the linear PCM recorder is running low or almost
out of power. Replace the batteries with new ones.
• The device registration (pairing) information is cleared in the
following cases. You need to register (pair) the device with your
linear PCM recorder once again.
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Troubleshooting
–– The settings on either or both devices are reset to the default
settings, for example, due to initialization.
–– The device registration (pairing) information is deleted, for
example, during the course of a repair service.
If the device registration (pairing) is deleted from the linear PCM
recorder but the Bluetooth audio device still has the device
registration (pairing) information of the linear PCM recorder,
delete the information and make device registration (pairing)
once again.
• The linear PCM recorder and the Bluetooth audio device are
too apart from each other. When the linear PCM recorder and
the Bluetooth audio device are separated by a long distance,
an attempt to establish a Bluetooth connection may fail or the
established Bluetooth connection may be disconnected. Use
them in a close vicinity.
Finding out causes/solutions from symptoms (continued)
Symptom
Cause/Solution
You cannot establish a Bluetooth
connection with the one-touch
operation (NFC connection).
• The linear PCM recorder is turned off. Make sure that the linear
PCM recorder is turned on.
• The NFC function of your linear PCM recorder is turned off.
While playback is on standby, select “ Bluetooth”  “NFC
Settings” from the HOME menu (page 22) and make sure that
“ON” is selected.
• The NFC function of the Bluetooth audio device is turned off.
Depending on the Bluetooth audio device, you need to turn on
the NFC function or the power. For detailed instructions, refer to
the manual supplied with the Bluetooth audio device.
• While a recording process is in progress (recording is in progress
or paused or the linear PCM recorder is paused for recording),
you cannot establish a connection with the one-touch
operation. Before establishing the connection, make sure that
recording is on standby.
• While “Audio Device Only” or “REC Remote Only” is selected
for “Advanced,” you cannot establish an NFC connection with
the device that is not selected. If this is the cause of the issue,
select “Auto(Preferred).” To view the Advanced setting, select
“ Bluetooth”  “NFC Settings”  “Advanced” from the HOME
menu (page 22).
You cannot change the volume
of the connected Bluetooth audio
device from the linear PCM recorder.
• Depending on the connected Bluetooth audio device, you
cannot change the volume of the device from the linear PCM
recorder.
• Some Bluetooth audio devices do not support volume
operations in Standard mode. Disconnect the Bluetooth
connection. Select “ Bluetooth”  “Audio Device”  “Volume
Control”  “Enhanced Mode” from the HOME menu (page 22)
on the linear PCM recorder, establish a Bluetooth connection
with the device, and then change the volume.
REC Remote
Symptom
Cause/Solution
You cannot make device registration
(pairing) between the linear PCM
recorder and a smartphone.
• The linear PCM recorder and the smartphone are too apart from
each other. Bring them closer (within 1 m (3 ft) from each other)
and try it once again.
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Symptom
Cause/Solution
You cannot establish a Bluetooth
connection.
• The linear PCM recorder and the smartphone are turned off.
Turn on the linear PCM recorder and the smartphone, and then
make sure that the Bluetooth function is turned on.
• The battery of the linear PCM recorder is running low or almost
out of power. Replace the batteries with new ones.
• The device registration (pairing) information is cleared in the
following cases. You need to register (pair) the device with your
linear PCM recorder once again.
You cannot establish a Bluetooth
connection with the one-touch
operation (NFC connection).
• The linear PCM recorder is turned off. Make sure that the linear
PCM recorder is turned on.
• The NFC function of your linear PCM recorder is turned off.
While playback is on standby, select “ Bluetooth”  “NFC
Settings” from the HOME menu (page 22) and make sure that
“ON” is selected.
• Unlock the smartphone screen.
• The NFC function of the smartphone is turned off. Depending
on the smartphone, you need to turn on the NFC function or
the smartphone. For detailed instructions, refer to the manual
supplied with the smartphone.
• While a recording process is in progress (recording is in progress
or paused or the linear PCM recorder is paused for recording),
you cannot establish a connection with the one-touch
operation. Before establishing the connection, make sure that
recording is on standby.
• While “Audio Device Only” or “REC Remote Only” is selected
for “Advanced,” you cannot establish an NFC connection with
the device that is not selected. If this is the cause of the issue,
select “Auto(Preferred).” To view the Advanced setting, select
“ Bluetooth”  “NFC Settings”  “Advanced” from the HOME
menu (page 22).
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–– The settings on either or both devices are reset to the default
settings, for example, due to initialization.
–– The device registration (pairing) information is deleted, for
example, during the course of a repair service.
If the device registration (pairing) is deleted from the linear PCM
recorder but the Bluetooth audio device still has the device
registration (pairing) information of the linear PCM recorder,
delete the information and make device registration (pairing)
once again.
• The linear PCM recorder and the smartphone are too apart from
each other. When the linear PCM recorder and the smartphone
are separated by a long distance, an attempt to establish a
Bluetooth connection may fail or the established Bluetooth
connection may be disconnected. Use them in a close vicinity.
System limitations
There are some system limitations of the linear PCM recorder. The issues described below are not
malfunctions of the linear PCM recorder.
Symptom
Cause/Solution
You cannot record files up to
the maximum recordable time.
If a mixture of recording modes are used for recording, the maximum
recordable time depends on which recording modes are used
because the maximum recordable time varies among recording
modes. Therefore, the sum of the total recorded time indicated by the
counter (elapsed time) and the remaining recordable time may be
shorter than the maximum recordable time.
You cannot display or play back
music files in order.
If you have transferred music files using your computer, those files are
sorted by the track number of meta-data or by the filename.
A file is divided automatically.
The file being recorded has reached the maximum size limit (4 GB for
an LPCM file, and 1 GB for an MP3 file). Therefore, it is automatically
divided.
You cannot enter lowercase
characters.
Depending on the combination of characters used for the name of
a folder made on your computer, the characters may change to all
capitals.
Unreadable characters or “”
are displayed in a folder name,
a folder name, file name, artist
name, or title.
A character which cannot be displayed on the linear PCM recorder has
been used. The linear PCM recorder cannot support or display some
special characters and symbols that can be entered using Windows
Explorer or Mac Finder.
When you set A-B repeat
playback, the set positions
move a little.
Depending on the files, the set positions may move.
The remaining recordable time
becomes shorter when you
divide a file.
You need a certain amount of free space for a file management
area to divide a file. Therefore, the remaining recordable time will be
shortened.
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Customer support websites and Help Guide
Customer support websites
Please access the following support websites to get the support information about your linear PCM
recorder:
For customers in the U.S.A.:
https://www.sony.com/recordersupport
For customers in Canada:
https://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport
For customers in other countries/regions:
https://www.sony-asia.com/support
Note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair services.
Refer to the Help Guide
You can access the Help Guide at the following address:
http://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/pcmd10/h_zz/
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Specifications
Technical specifications
Capacity *1*2
(User available capacity)
16 GB
(Approx. 12.80 GB = 13,743,895,347 Byte)
Maximum number of
199 files
recorded files (for a folder)
Maximum number of files
(including those stored on
the SD card)
5,000 files (including folders)
• LPCM 192 kHz/24 bit: 20 Hz - 60,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
• LPCM 176.4 kHz/24 bit: 20 Hz - 60,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
• LPCM 96 kHz/24 bit: 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
• LPCM 96 kHz/16 bit: 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
Frequency characteristics
(Input from the LINE IN
jack, output from LINE
OUT jack when recording/
playing back)
• LPCM 88.2 kHz/24 bit: 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
• LPCM 88.2 kHz/16 bit: 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
• LPCM 48 kHz/24 bit: 20 Hz - 22,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
• LPCM 48 kHz/16 bit: 20 Hz - 22,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
• LPCM 44.1 kHz/24 bit: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
• LPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
• MP3 320 kbps: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
• MP3 128 kbps: 20 Hz - 16,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
• MP3 *3*4
• Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
• Sampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
• File extension: .mp3
• WMA *3*5
• Bit rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
• Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
• File extension: .wma
File formats compatible
for playback
AAC-LC *³*⁶
• Bit rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
• Sampling frequencies: 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
• File extension: .m4a
LPCM *³
• Quantization bit rate: 24 bit
• Sampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
• File extension: .wav
LPCM *³
• Quantization bit rate: 16 bit
• Sampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1/22.05 kHz
• File extension: .wav
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FLAC *³
• Quantization bit rate: 24 bit
• Sampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
File formats compatible for • File extension: .flac
playback
FLAC*³
• Quantization bit rate: 16 bit
• Sampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1/22.05 kHz
• File extension: .flac
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N)
(Input from the LINE IN
jack, output from LINE
OUT jack when recording/
playing back*⁷)
• When “High S/N Mode” is disabled:
98 dB or above (1 kHz, IHF-A, load impedance: 22 kΩ)
• When “High S/N Mode” is enabled:
100 dB or above (1 kHz, IHF-A, load impedance: 22 kΩ)
Total harmonic distortion
(Input from the LINE IN
jack, output from LINE
OUT jack when recording/
playing back*⁸)
0.009% or below (1 kHz, 20 kHz LPF, load impedance: 22 kΩ)
Maximum sound pressure
(built-in microphones)
123 dBSPL
Intrinsic noise (built-in
microphones)
22 dBSPL(A) Typ
• Maximum communication range *9: approx. 10 m (33 ft) (line of sight range)
• Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)
• Modulation method: FHSS
Bluetooth
• Compatible Bluetooth profiles*10:
SPP 1.2 (Serial Port Profile)
A2DP 1.3 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP 1.3 (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
• Maximum number of devices that can be registered: 8 (total number of the
device with REC Remote installed and audio devices)
• Supported Codec *11: SBC (Subband Codec)
Built-in speaker
Approx. 16 mm (0.63 in) dia.
Input/output
• MIC IN/LINE IN jack (stereo mini-jack)
MIC (MIC ATT: 0)
Input impedance: 2 kΩ
Rated input level: -50 dBV
Minimum input level: -55 dBV
LINE
Input impedance: 8.2kΩ
Rated input level: +4 dBV
Minimum input level: -10 dBV
Maximum input level: +10 dBV
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Additional Information
• Communication method: Bluetooth Standard version 4.0
Specifications (continued)
Input/output
• XLR/TRS jack(s)
MIC (MIC ATT: 0)
Input impedance: 32 kΩ (phantom power: OFF)
Rated input level: -48 dBu
Minimum input level: -58 dBu
LINE
Input impedance: 12 kΩ
Rated input level: +6 dBu
Minimum input level: -3 dBu
Maximum input level: +12 dBu
• Headphone jack (stereo mini-jack)
Rated output level: 400 mV
Maximum output level: 35 mW + 35 mW or above (load impedance: 16 Ω)
Recommended load impedance: 16 Ω to 32 Ω
• LINE OUT jack (stereo mini-jack)
Output impedance: 220 Ω
Rated output level: +4 dBV
Recommended load impedance: 22 kΩ
• USB port (USB Type-C port) Hi-speed USB compatible
• Card slot: SD card slot
• 1.00 times - 0.25 times:
FLAC files with the sampling frequency at 88.2 kHz or above
Playback speed control
(DPC)
• 2.00 times - 0.25 times:
LPCM files with the sampling frequency at 88.2 kHz or above, FLAC files
with the sampling frequency below 88.2 kHz
• 3.00 times - 0.25 times: other than the above
Speaker maximum power
output
200 mW
Power requirements
Four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (supplied): 6 V DC
Four nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries NH-AA (not supplied):
4.8 V DC
Ambient conditions
Operating temperature: 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F)
Operating humidity: 25 % - 75 %
Storage temperature: -10 °C - +45 °C (14 °F - 113 °F)
Storage humidity: 25 % - 75 %
Dimensions (not including
projecting parts and
controls)
Approx. 80.2 mm x 197.6 mm x 37.4 mm (3.16 in x 7.78 in x 1.48 in)
(Width/Height/Depth)
Mass
Approx. 480 g (16.94 oz) (including batteries)
Supplied accessories
See page 18
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*1 A small amount of the built-in memory is used for file management and therefore not available for user storage.
*2 Applies when the built-in memory is formatted by the linear PCM recorder.
*3 Not all encoders are supported.
*4 Playback of the MP3 files recorded by the linear PCM recorder is also supported.
*5 WMA Ver.9 is compatible, however, MBR (Multi Bit Rate), Lossless, Professional, and Voice are not supported.
*6 Copyright-protected files are not available for playback.
*7 Applies to the following recording modes:
– LPCM 192 kHz 24 bit
– LPCM 176.4 kHz 24 bit
– LPCM 96 kHz 24 bit
– LPCM 88.2 kHz 24 bit
– LPCM 48 kHz 24 bit
– LPCM 44.1 kHz 24 bit
*8 Applies to the following recording modes:
– LPCM 192 kHz 24 bit
– LPCM 176.4 kHz 24 bit
– LPCM 96 kHz 16/24 bit
– LPCM 88.2 kHz 16/24 bit
– LPCM 48 kHz 16/24 bit
– LPCM 44.1 kHz 16/24 bit
*9 Varies depending on the communication conditions.
*10 A Bluetooth profile is a specification that standardizes features of individual characteristics of the Bluetooth
device.
*11 Audio compression conversion method
Additional Information
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Specifications (continued)
Maximum recordable time*
The total maximum recordable time of all the folders is as follows.
REC Mode
Built-in memory
LPCM 192kHz/24bit (STEREO)
3 hours 15 minutes
LPCM 176.4kHz/24bit (STEREO)
3 hours 35 minutes
LPCM 96kHz/24bit (STEREO)
6 hours 35 minutes
LPCM 96kHz/16bit (STEREO)
9 hours 55 minutes
LPCM 88.2kHz/24bit (STEREO)
7 hours 10 minutes
LPCM 88.2kHz/16bit (STEREO)
10 hours 45 minutes
LPCM 48kHz/24bit (STEREO)
13 hours 15 minutes
LPCM 48kHz/16bit (STEREO)
19 hours 50 minutes
LPCM 44.1kHz/24bit (STEREO)
14 hours 25 minutes
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit (STEREO)
21 hours 35 minutes
MP3 320 kbps (STEREO)
95 hours 25 minutes
MP3 128 kbps (STEREO)
238 hours
REC Mode
Memory card
16 GB
32 GB
64 GB
128 GB
256 GB
LPCM 192kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
3 hours
40 minutes
7 hours
25 minutes
14 hours
50 minutes
29 hours
45 minutes
59 hours
35 minutes
LPCM 176.4kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
4 hours
8 hours
5 minutes
16 hours
10 minutes
32 hours
25 minutes
64 hours
55 minutes
LPCM 96kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
7 hours
25 minutes
14 hours
50 minutes
29 hours
45 minutes
59 hours
35 minutes
119 hours
LPCM 96kHz/16bit
(STEREO)
11 hours
10 minutes
22 hours
20 minutes
44 hours
40 minutes
89 hours
25 minutes
178 hours
LPCM 88.2kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
8 hours
5 minutes
16 hours
10 minutes
32 hours
25 minutes
64 hours
55 minutes
129 hours
LPCM 88.2kHz/16bit
(STEREO)
12 hours
10 minutes
24 hours
20 minutes
48 hours
40 minutes
97 hours
20 minutes
194 hours
LPCM 48kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
14 hours
50 minutes
29 hours
45 minutes
59 hours
35 minutes
119 hours
238 hours
LPCM 48kHz/16bit
(STEREO)
22 hours
20 minutes
44 hours
40 minutes
89 hours
25 minutes
178 hours
357 hours
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REC Mode
Memory card
16 GB
32 GB
64 GB
128 GB
256 GB
LPCM 44.1kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
16 hours
10 minutes
32 hours
25 minutes
64 hours
55 minutes
124 hours
259 hours
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit
(STEREO)
24 hours
20 minutes
48 hours
40 minutes
97 hours
20 minutes
194 hours
389 hours
MP3 320 kbps
(STEREO)
107 hours
214 hours
429 hours
858 hours
1,717 hours
MP3 128 kbps
(STEREO)
268 hours
536 hours
1,073 hours
2,147 hours
4,294 hours
** The maximum recordable time in this topic is provided for your reference only, and may differ depending on the
card specifications.
Maximum recordable time per file*1 *2
The maximum recordable times provided here are all approximate.
Built-in memory
LPCM 192kHz/24bit (STEREO)
1 hour
LPCM 96kHz/24bit (STEREO)
2 hours
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit (STEREO)
6 hours 45 minutes
MP3 320 kbps (STEREO)
7 hours 25 minutes
MP3 128 kbps (STEREO)
18 hours 30 minutes
* T
he maximum recordable time in this topic is provided for your reference only.
*2 If the file size reaches the maximum limit (4 GB for an LPCM file, and 1 GB for an MP3 file) during recording, the
file will be divided.
1
The maximum playback time of a music file/number of files *
Bit rate
Playback time
Number of files
128 kbps
238 hours
3,570 files
256 kbps
119 hours
1,785 files
** In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the linear PCM recorder.
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Additional Information
REC Mode
Specifications (continued)
Battery life
When using alkaline batteries (Continuous using of Sony alkaline battery LR6(SG)) *
The battery’s life spans provided here are all approximate.
Recording
REC Mode
while
monitoring
not while
monitoring
LPCM
192kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
26 hours
LPCM
96kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
Recording
Playback
Playback
(Phantom power for
Playback Recording
via the
built-in
with
with REC
XLR microphone: ON)
Bluetooth
through
headphones
Remote
while
not while
connection
speakers
monitoring
monitoring
32 hours
6 hours
6 hours
38 hours
40 hours
22 hours
40 hours
28 hours
36 hours
6 hours
6 hours
52 hours
54 hours
24 hours
48 hours
LPCM
48kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
30 hours
44 hours
6 hours
6 hours
60 hours
62 hours
26 hours
54 hours
LPCM
44.1kHz/16bit
(STEREO)
30 hours
44 hours
6 hours
6 hours
62 hours
70 hours
26 hours
56 hours
MP3 320kbps
(STEREO)
30 hours
44 hours
6 hours
6 hours
64 hours
74 hours
26 hours
60 hours
** Measured values acquired under our measurement conditions. The battery life may shorten depending on how
you operate the linear PCM recorder.
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System requirements
When you use the linear PCM recorder connected to a computer or as a USB mass storage device,
your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment described
below.
To use your computer with the SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12 software, refer to “SOUND FORGE
Audio Studio 12 Installation Guide” (supplied separately).
Operating systems
• Windows 10/Windows 8.1/Windows 7 (Service Pack 1 or higher)
• macOS (v10.10 - v10.14)
Note
• One of the above operating systems should be by default pre-installed. Any operating system other than those
indicated above, upgraded operating systems or multi-boot environment are not supported.
• For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the customer
support home page (page 85) for the linear PCM recorder.
Hardware environment
• Port: USB port
• Disc drive: To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW drive.
Additional Information
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Precautions
On power
DC 6.0 V: Use four LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries
DC 4.8 V: Use four NH-AA rechargeable
batteries
DC 5.0 V: when power supplied using USB
Rated current consumption: 500 mA
On safety
Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling
or operating any motorized vehicle.
On handling
• Do not leave the unit in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
shock.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the unit, remove the battery and have the
unit checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• When using your linear PCM recorder,
remember to follow the precautions below
in order to avoid warping the cabinet
or causing the linear PCM recorder to
malfunction.
–– Do not sit down with the linear PCM
recorder in your back pocket.
–– Do not put your linear PCM recorder into
a bag with the headphones/earphones
cord wrapped around it and subject the
bag to strong impact.
• Be careful not to allow water to splash
on the unit. The unit is not waterproof.
In particular, be careful in the following
situations.
–– When you have the unit in your pocket
and go to the bathroom, etc.
When you bend down, the unit may drop
into the water and may get wet.
–– When you use the unit in an environment
where the unit is exposed to rain, snow,
or humidity.
–– In circumstances where you get sweaty.
If you touch the unit with wet hands or if
you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty
clothes, the unit may get wet.
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• Listening with this unit at high volume may
affect your hearing.
• For traffic safety, do not use this unit while
driving or cycling.
• Do not use this unit at a place where the
inability to hear surrounding sounds may
present a danger.
• You may feel pain in your ears if you use the
headphones when the ambient air is very
dry.
This is not because of a malfunction of the
headphones, but because of static electricity
accumulated in your body.
You can reduce static electricity by wearing
non-synthetic clothes that prevent the
emergence of static electricity.
On noise
• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed
near an AC power source, a fluorescent
lamp, a smartphone, or a mobile phone
during recording or playback.
• Noise may be recorded when an object, such
as your finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit
during recording.
On maintenance
To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly
moistened in water. Then use a soft dry cloth
to wipe the exterior. Do not use alcohol,
benzine or thinner.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
On using the SD card
• Be sure to use the linear PCM recorder to
format an SD card (page 71). Operation
of the SD card formatted by any device
other than the linear PCM recorder, such as
a computer, is not assured when used with
the recorder.
If you format an SD card with stored data,
the data will be erased. Make sure that no
valuable data is stored on the SD card before
you format it.
• Keep the SD card out of reach of small
children to prevent them from accidentally
swallow the card.
• While “Accessing,” “Saving...,” or “Please
Wait” is displayed on the display window of
the linear PCM recorder, do not remove the
SD card from the recorder. Doing so may
corrupt the data.
• Not all compatible SD cards are assured for
operation with the linear PCM recorder.
• Read-only memory cards, SD cards
protected against accidental erasure, and
write-disabled SD cards are not available for
use with the linear PCM recorder.
• The data stored on the SD card may be
corrupted if:
–– you remove the SD card from the linear
PCM recorder or turn off the recorder
while access to the data is in progress.
–– you use the SD card in a place subject to
static electricity or electrical noise.
• Be advised that Sony assume no liability for
corruption or loss of your data.
• Keep your hand or any metal object away
from the terminals on the SD card.
• Keep the SD card against shock hazards and
do not bend or drop the SD card.
• Keep the SD card out of water.
• Do not use the SD card in a place that is:
–– not fit the use conditions (inside a closed
vehicle parked under the blazing sun or in
summertime, near a heat source, etc.).
–– subject to extreme humidity or corrosive
material.
• Bluetooth wireless technology allows
connection at a distance of up to about 10 m
(33 ft). However, the effective range may
vary depending on obstructions (people,
metals, walls, etc.) or signal status.
• Because Bluetooth and wireless LAN
(IEEE802.11b/g) devices use the same
frequency (2.4 GHz), signal interference may
occur, resulting in communication speed
decrease, noise, or inability to connect, if
Bluetooth communications are used near a
wireless LAN device. In such cases, take the
following measures.
–– Perform Bluetooth communications at
least 10 m (33 ft) away from the wireless
LAN device when connecting your linear
PCM recorder and a Bluetooth device.
–– Place your linear PCM recorder and the
Bluetooth device as close together as
possible.
–– Turn off the wireless LAN device when
performing Bluetooth communications
within about 10 m (33 ft) of a wireless LAN
device.
• Radio waves emitted from a Bluetooth
device may affect the operation of
equipment such as electronic medical
devices. Turn off your linear PCM recorder
and other Bluetooth devices in the following
locations as failure to do so may cause an
accident.
–– In hospitals, near priority seats on trains,
in airplanes, in places such as gasoline
stations where flammable gases are
present, near automatic doors or fire
alarms.
• Before inserting the SD card, make sure that
is in the correct orientation.
• Do not attach a label on the SD card. Doing
so may cause the SD card stuck in the SD
card slot.
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Additional Information
• We recommend that you make a backup
copy of your valuable data.
Notes on the Bluetooth function
Notice for users on copyrights, trademarks,
and licenses
Copyrights
• All rights reserved. This manual or the software
described herein, in whole or in part, may not be
reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine
readable form without prior written approval from
Sony Corporation.
• Compatible iPhone models
iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7,
iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus,
iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c,
iPhone 5
• Display windows in this manual may differ from
what are actually displayed on your linear PCM
recorder depending on the country or region you
purchased the linear PCM recorder and the settings
you have made.
• What you record is for personal enjoyment and use
only. Copyright laws prohibit other forms of use
without the permission of the copyright holders.
Trademarks and licenses
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
• Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google
LLC.
• The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
• SDXC, SDHC, SD, microSDXC, microSDHC and
microSD logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
• Sound Forge Audio Studio 12 is a registered
trademark of MAGIX Software GmbH.
• The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark
of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other
countries.
• Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, Mac, and macOS are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
• Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an
accessory has been designed to connect specifically
to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and
has been certified by the developer to meet Apple
performance standards. Apple is not responsible for
the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards.
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• USB Type-C™ and USB-C™ are trademarks of USB
Implementers Forum.
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not
mentioned in each case in this manual.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
Notes on the License
This linear PCM recorder comes with software
that are used based on licensing agreements
with the owners of that software.
Based on requests by the owners of copyright
of these software applications, we have an
obligation to inform you of the following.
Please read the following sections.
Licenses (in English) are recorded in the
built-in memory of your linear PCM recorder.
Establish a Mass Storage connection between
the linear PCM recorder and a computer to
read licenses in the “LICENSE” folder.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied
software
Additional Information
The software that is eligible for the following
GNU General Public License (hereinafter
referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General
Public License (hereinafter referred to as
“LGPL”) are included in the linear PCM
recorder.
This informs you that you have a right to have
access to, modify, and redistribute source
code for these software programs under the
conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. Use the
following URL to download it.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
We would prefer you do not contact us about
the contents of source code.
Licenses (in English) are recorded in the builtin memory of your linear PCM recorder.
Establish a Mass Storage connection between
the linear PCM recorder and a computer to
read licenses in the “LICENSE” folder.
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Index
A
F
M
A-B repeat..............................46
fast forward............................46
maintenance..........................94
Auto Standby......................... 70
fast reverse............................46
Maximum recordable time....90
Auto Track Marks...................30
format.....................................71
menu...................................... 22
MIC ATT switch.......................40
B
H
MIC IN/LINE IN jack................ 38
battery compartment cover.... 19
headphones........................... 43
MIC/LINE INPUT LEVEL switch
........................................38, 41
Battery Setting....................... 70
High S/N Mode.................29, 67
monitoring the recording...... 34
Bluetooth............................... 52
HOLD switch.......................... 26
built-in microphones..............31
N
I
C
INPUT switch............... 38, 39, 41
Cross-Memory REC................30
Custom Key Settings..............64
D
Date&Time............................. 70
display window.......................15
DPC(Speed Control)...............50
NFC......................................... 53
O
K
one-touch operation............. 53
Key Change............................49
OPTION menu items.............. 23
L
P
Language............................... 70
Peak Hold............................... 29
LCF(Low Cut)..........................66
peak level indicators.............. 33
LED.........................................69
peak level meter.................... 32
LIGHT button.......................... 14
phantom power switch......... 39
Easy Search............................48
LIMITER...................................66
Playback................................. 43
Equalizer................................49
LINE OUT jack..........................51
Playback Range..................... 47
E
external device.................. 31, 41
Play Mode.............................. 47
external microphone
................................. 38, 39, 40
Plug In Power function.......... 67
power source......................... 19
POWER switch........................20
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Precautions............................94
preparation before recording
............................................. 27
U
USB Type-C port..................... 74
PRE REC.................................. 35
V
R
VOL (volume) buttons...... 34, 43
REC LEVEL dial........................ 32
REC Mode............................... 65
X
recording.................................31
Recording Folder.................... 65
REC PAUSE.............................. 33
XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL switch
....................................... 39, 40
XLR/TRS jack.......................... 39
REC Remote........................... 55
remaining battery power.......20
remaining recordable time.... 33
Symbols
N-Mark................................... 53
Reset Peak Data..................... 29
 (headphones) jack............. 34
S
SD card................................... 36
Specifications.........................86
Stereo/Monaural.................... 65
stop recording........................ 33
Additional Information
Reset/Format..........................71
 OUTPUT (headphone
output selection) button..... 34
REC PAUSE (pause recording)
button.............................33, 35
 (play/enter) button.......... 43
REC (recording) button....... 32
STOP button........................ 33
supplied items....................... 18
System Information............... 72
T
time.........................................21
Time Display.......................... 70
tripod...................................... 28
Troubleshooting..................... 75
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