Sony PCM-D10 Reference guide

Help Guide
Linear PCM Recorder
PCM-D10
Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your linear PCM recorder.
The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.
Features of PCM-D10
What you can do with the PCM-D10
Preparation
Checking the supplied items
Parts and controls
HOME menu/OPTION menu
Using the HOME menu
Using the OPTION menu
List of the OPTION menu items
About folders and files
Display window
Display window while the HOME menu is displayed
Display window while recording is in progress or on standby
Display window while playback is in progress
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Display window while the recording information is displayed
Display window while the current file information is displayed
Display window while the file search categories are displayed
Power
Inserting batteries
Turning the power on
Turning the power off
Making the initial settings
Preventing unintentional operations
Placing the linear PCM recorder into the HOLD state (HOLD)
Releasing the linear PCM recorder from the HOLD state
Recording
Preparations for recording
Positioning the linear PCM recorder
Adjusting the positioning and the input sensitivity of the built-in microphones
Positioning the linear PCM recorder using a camera tripod (commercially available)
Using the wind screen
Recording
Recording with the built-in microphones
About the peak level meters indicating the recording volume levels
About the peak level indicators indicating the recording volume levels
Monitoring the recording audio
Additional operations available during recording
Changing the memory storage and the storage folder for recorded files
Additional recording operations/settings
Using the SD card as a storage for recorded files
Starting recording slightly in advance (PRE REC)
Switching the memory storage to keep recording (Cross-Memory REC)
Recording with other devices
Recording with the external microphone connected to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack
Recording with the external microphone connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s)
Turning down the microphone volume at once (Microphone attenuation)
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Recording audio from the external device connected to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack through LINE input
Recording audio from the external device connected to the XLR/TRS jacks through LINE input
Playback
Playing
Playing a file
Selecting a file
Locating a playback point with the track mark list (Track Mark List)
Additional operations available during playback
Additional playback operations/settings
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC(Speed Control) function
Adjusting the musical pitch (Key Change)
Selecting a sound quality setting (Equalizer)
Selecting the playback mode
Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat)
Repeatedly playing the current file (Button-hold repeat playback)
Specifying the playback range in the stored file list
Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review)
Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search)
Connecting an external device for playback
Enjoying music wirelessly (Listening to music with a Bluetooth audio device)
What you can do with the connected Bluetooth audio device
Registering (pairing) an audio device and establishing a Bluetooth connection
Establishing a Bluetooth connection with a registered (paired) Bluetooth audio device
Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the one-touch operation (NFC connection)
Changing the settings of the Bluetooth function
Disconnecting the Bluetooth connection
Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection
Viewing the Bluetooth information
Notes on the Bluetooth function
Linear PCM recorder operations with a smartphone (REC Remote)
Features of REC Remote
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Getting ready to use REC Remote
Establishing a Bluetooth connection between the smartphone and the linear PCM recorder
Establishing a Bluetooth connection with the one-touch operation (NFC connection)
Using the smartphone for linear PCM recorder operations
Disconnecting the Bluetooth connection
Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for Android)
Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for iOS)
Editing
Deleting
Deleting a file
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list
Deleting a folder
Organizing files
Moving a file to a different folder
Copying a file to a different folder
Creating a folder
Using track marks
Adding a track mark
Adding track marks automatically
Deleting a track mark
Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one time
Dividing files
Dividing a file at the current playback point
Dividing a file at all the track mark points
Changing names
Changing a folder name
Changing a file name
Protecting a file
Settings menu
Using the Settings menu
List of the Settings menu items
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Menu items with selectable setting items
Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode)
Selecting stereo or monaural recording (Stereo/Monaural)
Selecting how to reset the peak indication (Peak Hold)
Reducing noise during recording (LCF(Low Cut))
Adjusting the recording volume for input sounds to avoid sound distortion (LIMITER)
Recording at a high S/N ratio (High S/N Mode)
Supplying power to the connected microphone from the linear PCM recorder (Plug In Power)
Turning the indicators on or off (LED)
Selecting the backlight setting (Backlight)
Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep)
Selecting the display language (Language)
Setting the clock (Set Date/Time)
Selecting the date display format (Date Display Format)
Selecting the clock display format (Time Display)
Setting the time period before the linear PCM recorder goes into low power consumption mode (Auto Standby)
Selecting the type of batteries to use (Battery Setting)
Registering a function to the custom key (C1/C2) (Custom Key Settings)
Resetting all menu settings to the default ones (Reset All Settings)
Formatting the memory (Format Built-In Memory/Format SD Card)
Checking the remaining recordable time (Available Rec. Time)
Checking the information about the linear PCM recorder (System Information)
Computer
Connecting the linear PCM recorder to a computer
Disconnecting the linear PCM recorder from the computer
Structure of folders and files
Copying files from the linear PCM recorder to a computer
Copying music files from a computer to the linear PCM recorder
Playing music files on the linear PCM recorder that were copied from a computer
Using the linear PCM recorder as a USB storage device
Specifications
Compatible SD cards
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System requirements
Technical specifications
Maximum recordable time
Maximum playback time/number of music files
Battery life
Announcements
Trademarks
Support website
Customer support websites
If you have problems/Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Noise
The volume of the audio you recorded from an external device is low or you hear squeaking noises when you listen to the audio via the
built-in speaker.
A noise is recorded.
Howling noises (acoustic feedback) occur during recording.
Power
The linear PCM recorder does not turn on or pressing any button does not work.
The battery life of the linear PCM recorder is short.
General operations
The linear PCM recorder does not operate correctly.
The indicators do not light or flash.
Recording
Recording fails.
You cannot store recordings on the SD card.
The input audio volume is too loud or not loud enough when you record audio from an external device.
Input sounds are distorted.
Playback
No sound comes out from the built-in speaker.
No sound comes out from the connected headphones.
No sound comes out from the connected Bluetooth audio device.
You cannot change the volume of the connected Bluetooth audio device from the linear PCM recorder.
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You hear sound from the built-in speaker even when headphones (not supplied) are connected.
The Equalizer function does not change sound quality.
Playback speed is too fast or too slow.
You cannot play a file.
Editing
You cannot delete a file.
You cannot divide a file.
You cannot move a file.
You cannot copy a file to a different folder.
Track marks are not detected.
The folder or file you created is not displayed.
Clock
The recording date of a file appears as [--y--m--d--:--].
Display
There are fewer menu items on the OPTION menu.
A folder or file name appears in unreadable characters.
The [Please Wait] message does not disappear.
Files
The [Memory Full] message appears and you cannot start recording.
The [File Full] message appears and you cannot operate the linear PCM recorder.
The SD card is not detected.
Computer
Copying a file takes time.
The linear PCM recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot transfer folders/files from the computer.
The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on the linear PCM recorder and you cannot play the file.
The computer does not start.
Bluetooth audio device
You cannot make device registration (pairing) between the linear PCM recorder and the other device.
You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection.
You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection with the one-touch operation (NFC connection).
You cannot control the volume of the Bluetooth audio device.
REC Remote
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You cannot make device registration (pairing) between the linear PCM recorder and the other device.
You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection.
You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection with the one-touch operation (NFC connection).
List of messages
System limitations
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What you can do with the PCM-D10
For recording live performances
The built-in microphones of the PCM-D10 allow you to record musical performances easily without complicated microphone
setup.
The smartphone app, REC Remote, installed on your smartphone allows you to remotely control the PCM-D10, such as
starting or stopping recording.
You can attach a camera tripod (commercially available) to the PCM-D10.
The 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.
For recording musical instrument performances with an external microphone
You 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.
You can connect a commercially-available external microphone that comes with a stereo mini-plug to the MIC IN/LINE IN
jack on the linear PCM recorder.
Long 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 44.1kHz/16bit); or for approximately 6 hours with
the external microphone connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s) (recording mode: LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit with phantom power
supply).
You can monitor audio from the left and right channels independently during recording or playback.
Related Topic
Features of REC Remote
Switching the memory storage to keep recording (Cross-Memory REC)
Recording with the external microphone connected to the XLR/TRS jack(s)
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Recording with the external microphone connected to the MIC IN/LINE IN jack
Monitoring the recording audio
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Checking the supplied items
Linear PCM recorder (1)
USB Type-C™ cable (USB-A to USB-C) (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
Wind screen (1)
Sony LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (4)
Operating Instructions
SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 12 Installation Guide (1)
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Parts and controls
Front/Right side
Built-in microphones1.
Peak level indicators (L/R)2.
Display window3.
STOP button4.
T-MARK (track mark) button5.
Control button ( DPC (Speed Control), (repeat) A-B, (fast reverse), (fast forward))6.
C1 (Custom 1) button7.
BACK/ HOME button8.
XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL (XLR/TRS input type selection) switch (L/R)9.
Phantom power switch (L/R)10.
INPUT (input selection) switch11.
REC PAUSE (pause recording) button/indicator12.
REC (recording) button/indicator13.
C2 (Custom 2) button14.
OPTION button15.
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Back/Left side
(play/enter) button (*)16.
Phantom power indicator (L/R)17.
Built-in speaker18.
Strap hole (No strap is supplied with your linear PCM recorder.)19.
XLR/TRS jack (L/R)20.
MIC IN/LINE IN jack (stereo jack with the diameter of 3.5 mm (0.14 in))21.
MIC/LINE INPUT LEVEL (MIC/LINE input type selection) switch22.
REC LEVEL (recording level) dial23.
MIC ATT (microphone attenuator) switch24.
SD card slot (Located behind the slot cover.)25.
USB Type-C™ port26.
There is a tactile dot. Use this dot as a reference point for operating or identifying the button.
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Hole for attaching the tripod
(No tripod is supplied with your linear PCM recorder.)
1.
Battery compartment cover2.
(N mark)
(Put an NFC-compatible smartphone or Bluetooth audio device onto this mark to establish a Bluetooth connection.)
3.
LINE OUT (line output) jack4.
(headphones) jack5.
OUTPUT (headphone output selection) button6.
LIGHT button7.
VOL + (volume +) button (*1)8.
VOL - (volume -) button9.
Built-in Bluetooth antenna (*2)10.
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POWER switch11.
HOLD switch12.
There is a tactile dot. Use this dot as a reference point for operating or identifying the button.
*1
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.
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Using the HOME menu
On your linear PCM recorder, the HOME menu is the starting point for all functions.
The HOME menu allows you to select a function, search for recorded files, or change the settings on the linear PCM recorder.
Press and hold BACK/HOME.
The HOME menu appears.
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Press or to select the function you want to use, and then press .
You can select the following functions:
Record:
You can display the recording standby screen. To start recording, press one of the buttons on the linear PCM recorder.
Recorded Files:
You can select files recorded by the linear PCM recorder for playback.
To locate a recorded file, you can select one of the file search categories: [Latest Recording], [Search by REC Date], and
[Folders].
Music:
You can select music files imported from a computer for playback.
To locate a music file, you can select one of the file search categories: [All Songs], [Albums], [Artists], and [Folders].
When you import music files, import them into the MUSIC folder.
Bluetooth:
You can display the menu screen for the operations that you perform using the Bluetooth function of your linear PCM
recorder, such as operations with REC Remote, the NFC function, and or Bluetooth audio device.
Settings:
You can display the Settings menu and change various settings on the linear PCM recorder.
Back to XX(*):
Select this function to return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu.
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The function you are currently using is displayed in [XX].
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Hint
While the HOME menu is on the display window, you can press STOP to return to the screen before you displayed the HOME menu.
Related Topic
Using the OPTION menu
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Using the OPTION menu
You can display the OPTION menu by pressing OPTION. The OPTION menu items vary depending on the selected function of
your linear PCM recorder.
Note
The OPTION menu may not appear, depending on the screen on the display window.
Hint
To return to the previous screen, press BACK/HOME while the OPTION menu is on the display window.
Related Topic
Using the HOME menu
List of the OPTION menu items
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Select the function you want to use on the HOME menu, and then press OPTION.
The OPTION menu associated with the selected function appears.
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Press or to select the desired menu item, and then press .
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Press or to select the desired setting, and then press .
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List of the OPTION menu items
The following lists the OPTION menu items. To display the OPTION menu, press OPTION.
Depending on the operation or condition, some of the items may not be displayed.
Record
The following menu items are available while:
- recording is in progress.
- recording is on standby.
REC Information:
Display window while the recording information is displayed
Recording Folder:
Changing the memory storage and the storage folder for recorded files
Create Folder:
Creating a folder
REC Mode:
Selecting the recording mode (REC Mode)
Stereo/Monaural:
Selecting stereo or monaural recording (Stereo/Monaural)
Peak Hold:
Selecting how to reset the peak indication (Peak Hold)
Reset Peak Data:
Selecting how to reset the peak indication (Peak Hold)
LCF(Low Cut):
Reducing noise during recording (LCF(Low Cut))
LIMITER:
Adjusting the recording volume for input sounds to avoid sound distortion (LIMITER)
High S/N Mode:
Recording at a high S/N ratio (High S/N Mode)
PRE REC:
Starting recording slightly in advance (PRE REC)
Cross-Memory REC:
Switching the memory storage to keep recording (Cross-Memory REC)
Delete a File:
Deleting a file
Recorded Files
The following menu items are available while:
- the recorded files are listed.
- playback of a recorded file is in progress.
- playback of a recorded file is on standby.
Go to REC:
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Select this menu item to return to the recording standby screen.
Equalizer:
Selecting a sound quality setting (Equalizer)
Key Change:
Adjusting the musical pitch (Key Change)
Easy Search:
Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search)
Play Mode:
Selecting the playback mode
Playback Range:
Specifying the playback range in the stored file list
Delete a File:
Deleting a file
Delete All in List:
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list
Delete All Files:
Deleting all files in the searched folder or list
Protect:
Protecting a file
Do Not Protect:
Protecting a file
Track Mark List:
Locating a playback point with the track mark list (Track Mark List)
Delete Track Marks:
Deleting a track mark
Divide:
Dividing a file at the current playback point
Dividing a file at all the track mark points
Move File:
Moving a file to a different folder
File Copy:
Copying a file to a different folder
Change File Name:
Changing a file name
File Information:
Display window while the current file information is displayed
Create Folder:
Creating a folder
Delete Folder:
Deleting a folder
Change Folder Name:
Changing a folder name
Music
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