Sony PCM-D10 User manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
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PCM-D10
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2019C33-1
© 2019.03
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PCM-D10
SPECIFICATIONS
LINEAR PCM RECORDER
US Model
Canadian Model
E Model
Chinese Model
Ver. 1.1 2019.03
Capacity *1*2
(User available capacity)
16 GB
(Approx.12.80 GB = 13,743,895,347 Byte)
Maximum number of
recorded les (for a folder) 199 les
Maximum number of les
(including those stored on
the SD card)
5,000 les (including folders)
Frequency characteristics
(Input from the LINE IN
jack, output from LINE
OUT jack when recording/
playing back)
tLPCM 192 kHz/24 bit: 20 Hz - 60,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
tLPCM 176.4 kHz/24 bit:20 Hz - 60,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
tLPCM 96 kHz/24 bit: 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
tLPCM 96 kHz/16 bit: 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
tLPCM 88.2 kHz/24 bit: 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
tLPCM 88.2 kHz/16 bit: 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
tLPCM 48 kHz/24 bit: 20 Hz - 22,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
tLPCM 48 kHz/16 bit: 20 Hz - 22,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
tLPCM 44.1 kHz/24 bit: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
tLPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
tMP3 320 kbps: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
tMP3 128 kbps: 20 Hz - 16,000 Hz (0 dB - –3 dB)
File formats compatible
for playback
tMP3 *3*4
tBit rate:32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
tSampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
tFile extension: .mp3
tWMA *3*5
3*6
tBit rate:32 kbps - 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
tSampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
tFile extension: .wma
tBit rate:16 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
tSampling frequencies: 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
tFile extension: .m4a
LPCM *³
AAC-LC *
tQuantization bit rate: 24 bit
tSampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
tFile extension: .wav
LPCM *³
tQuantization bit rate: 16 bit
tSampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1/22.05 kHz
tFile extension: .wav
File formats compatible for
playback
FLAC *³
tQuantization bit rate: 24 bit
tSampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1 kHz
tFile extension: .ac
FLAC*³
tQuantization bit rate: 16 bit
tSampling frequencies: 192/176.4/96/88.2/48/44.1/22.05 kHz
tFile extension: .ac
Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N)
(Input from the LINE IN
jack, output from LINE
OUT jack when recording/
playing back*
tWhen “High S/N Mode”is disabled:
98 dB or above (1 kHz, IHF-A, load impedance: 22 kΩ)
tWhen “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/
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
Bluetooth
tCommunication method:Bluetooth Standard version 4.0
tMaximum communication range *9: approx.10 m (33 ft) (line of sight range)
tFrequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz)
tModulation method: FHSS
tCompa tible Bluetooth proles*10:
SPP 1.2 (Serial Port Prole)
A2DP 1.3 (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole)
AVRCP 1.3 (Audio Video Remote Control Prole)
tMaximum number of devices that can be registered: 8 (total number of the
device with REC Remote installed and audio devices)
tSupport ed Codec *11
: SBC (Subband Codec)
Built-in speaker Approx.16 mm (0.63 in) dia.
Input/output
tMIC 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
8)
playing back*8)
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Input/output
tXLR/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
tHeadphone 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
tLINE OUT jack (stereo mini-jack)
Output impedance: 220 Ω
Rated output level: +4 dBV
Recommended load impedance:22 kΩ
tUSB port (USB Type-C port) Hi-speed USB compatible
tCard slot: SD card slot
Playback speed control
(DPC)
t1.00 times - 0.25 times:
FLAC les with the sampling frequency at 88.2 kHz or above
t2.00 times - 0.25 times:
LPCM les with the sampling frequency at 88.2 kHz or above, FLAC les
with the sampling frequency below 88.2 kHz
t3.00 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
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)
*1A small amount of the built-in memory is used for le management and therefore not available for user storage.
*2Applies when the built-in memory is formatted by the linear PCM recorder.
*3Not all encoders are supported.
*4Playback of the MP3 les recorded by the linear PCM recorder is also supported.
*5WMA Ver.9 is compatible, however,MBR (Multi Bit Rate), Lossless,Professional, and Voice are not supported.
*6Copyright-protected les are not available for playback.
*7Applies 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
*8Applies 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
*9Varies depending on the communication conditions.
*10 A Bluetooth prole is a specication that standardizes features of individual characteristics of the Bluetooth
device.
*11 Audio compression conversion method
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Maximum recordable time*
T
he total maximum recordable time of all the folders is as follows.
REC Mode Built-in memory
LPCM 192kHz/24bit (STEREO)
LPCM 176.4kHz/24bit (STEREO)
LPCM 96kHz/24bit (STEREO)
LPCM 96kHz/16bit (STEREO)
LPCM 88.2kHz/24bit (STEREO)
LPCM 88.2kHz/16bit (STEREO)
LPCM 48kHz/24bit (STEREO)
LPCM 48kHz/16bit (STEREO)
LPCM 44.1kHz/24bit (STEREO)
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit (STEREO)
3 hours 15 minutes
3 hours 35 minutes
6 hours 35 minutes
9 hours 55 minutes
7 hours 10 minutes
10 hours 45 minutes
13 hours 15 minutes
19 hours 50 minutes
14 hours 25 minutes
21 hours 35 minutes
MP3 320 kbps (STEREO) 95 hours 25 minutes
MP3 128 kbps (STEREO) 238 hours
REC Mode Memory card
16 GB 32GB 64GB 128 GB 256GB
LPCM 192kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
LPCM 176.4kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
LPCM 96kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
LPCM 96kHz/16bit
(STEREO)
LPCM 88.2kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
LPCM 88.2kHz/16bit
(STEREO)
LPCM 48kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
LPCM 48kHz/16bit
(STEREO)
3 hours
40 minutes
4 hours
7 hours
25 minutes
11 hours
10 minutes
8 hours
5 minutes
12 hours
10 minutes
14 hours
50 minutes
22 hours
20 minutes
5 minutes
7 hours
25 minutes
8 hours
14hours
50 minutes
22 hours
20 minutes
16 hours
10 minutes
24 hours
20 minutes
29 hours
45 minutes
44 hours
40 minutes
10 minutes
14 hours
50 minutes
16 hours
29 hours
45 minutes
44 hours
40 minutes
32 hours
25 minutes
48 hours
40 minutes
59 hours
35 minutes
89 hours
25 minutes
25 minutes
29 hours
45 minutes
32 hours
59 hours
35 minutes
89 hours
25 minutes
64 hours
55 minutes
97 hours
20 minutes
119 hours
178 hours
55 minutes
59 hours
35 minutes
64 hours
119 hours
178 hours
129 hours
194 hours
238 hours
357 hours
REC Mode Memory card
16 GB 32 GB 64GB 128GB 256 GB
LPCM 44.1kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit
(STEREO)
MP3 320 kbps
(STEREO)
MP3 128 kbps
(STEREO)
16 hours
10 minutes
24 hours
20 minutes
107 hours
268 hours
32 hours
25 minutes
48 hours
40 minutes
214 hours
536 hours
64 hours
55 minutes
97 hours
20 minutes
429 hours
1,073 hours
124 hours
194 hours
858 hours
2,147 hours
259 hours
389 hours
1,717 hours
4,294 hours
* The maximum recordable time in this topic is provided for your reference only, and may dier depending on the
card specications.
Maximum recordable time per le*1*2
The maximum recordable times provided here are all approximate.
REC Mode Built-in memory
LPCM 192kHz/24bit (STEREO)
LPCM 96kHz/24bit (STEREO)
LPCM 44.1kHz/16bit (STEREO)
1 hour
2 hours
6 hours 45 minutes
MP3 320 kbps (STEREO) 7 hours 25 minutes
MP3 128 kbps (STEREO) 18 hours 30 minutes
*1 The maximum recordable time in this topic is provided for your reference only.
*2 If the le size reaches the maximum limit (4 GB for an LPCM le, and 1 GB for an MP3 le) during recording, the
le will be divided.
The maximum playback time of a music le/number of les *
Bit rate Playback time Number of les
128 kbps 238 hours 3,570 les
256 kbps 119 hours 1,785 les
* In the case where MP3 les of 4 minutes each are transferred to the linear PCM recorder.
Battery life
When using alkaline batteries (Continuous using of Sony alkaline battery LR6(SG)) *
The battery’s life spans provided here are all approximate.
REC Mode
Recording
Recording
(Phantom power for
XLR microphone: ON)
Playback
built-in
through
speakers
Playback
with
headphones
Recording
with REC
Remote
Playback
via the
Bluetooth
connection
while
monitoring
not while
monitoring
while
monitoring
not while
monitoring
LPCM
192kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
LPCM
96kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
LPCM
48kHz/24bit
(STEREO)
LPCM
44.1kHz/16bit
(STEREO)
MP3 320kbps
26 hours
28 hours
30 hours
30 hours
30 hours
32 hours
36 hours
44 hours
44 hours
44 hours
6 hours
6 hours
6 hours
6 hours
6 hours
6 hours
6 hours
6 hours
6 hours
6 hours
38 hours
52 hours
60 hours
62hours
64 hours
40 hours
54 hours
62 hours
70 hours
74 hours
22 hours
24 hours
26 hours
26 hours
26 hours
40 hours
48 hours
54 hours
56 hours
60 hours
(STEREO)
* Measured values acquired under our measurement conditions. The battery life may shorten depending on how
you operate the linear PCM recorder.
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
tWindows 10/Windows 8.1/Windows 7 (Service Pack 1 or higher)
tmacOS (v10.10 - v10.14)
Note
tOne 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.
tFor 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
tPort: USB port
tDisc drive: To create a music CD, you need a CD-R/RW drive.
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Copyrights
tAll 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.
tDisplay windows in this manual may dier 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.
tWhat 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
tMicrosoft, Windows and Windows Media are
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
tSDXC, SDHC, SD, microSDXC, microSDHC and
microSD logos are trademarks of SD-3C,LLC.
tApple, 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.
tUse of the Made for Apple badge means that an
accessory has been designed to connect specically
to the Apple product(s) identied in the badge,and
has been certied 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.
tCompatible 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
tAndroid and Google Play are trademarks of Google
LLC.
tThe 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.
tSound Forge Audio Studio 12 is a registered
trademark of MAGIX Software GmbH.
tThe N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark
of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other
countries.
tUSB Type-C™ and USB-C™ are trademarks of USB
Implementers Forum.
tAll 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.
tMPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
tThis 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
T
his 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
T
he 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.
T
his 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 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.
1. SERVICING NOTES ................................................ 5
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Disassembly Flow.............................................................. 24
2-2. Rear Guard (MIC).............................................................. 25
2-3. Ornament (XLR)................................................................ 25
2-4. Ornament (REC VOL), Knob REC VOL Assy,
L Knob (REC VOL)........................................................... 26
2-5. Checking Operation of the Knob (REC VOL) .................. 27
2-6. Rear Cabinet Block............................................................ 28
2-7. Cabinet (Rear) Assy ........................................................... 29
2-8. Lid (SD Card), Side Knob (Input) ..................................... 30
2-9. Screw (Tripod), LINE SW Board ...................................... 31
2-10. MIC_JACK Board ............................................................. 32
2-11. MIC Assy ........................................................................... 33
2-12. HP_LINE_JACK Board .................................................... 34
2-13. Chassis Block/Front Block-1 ............................................. 35
2-14. Chassis Block/Front Block-2 ............................................. 36
2-15. Chassis Block/Front Block-3 ............................................. 37
2-16. LCD Module ...................................................................... 38
2-17. SW_L Board ...................................................................... 39
2-18. Chassis (Main) ................................................................... 39
2-19. NFC Antenna ..................................................................... 40
2-20. REC Volume Assy.............................................................. 41
2-21. CAP Board ......................................................................... 41
2-22. MAIN Board Block ........................................................... 42
2-23. MAIN Board ...................................................................... 43
2-24. Chassis (Rear), Battery Terminal....................................... 44
2-25. XLR Assy........................................................................... 45
2-26. Button (VOL)..................................................................... 46
2-27. Chassis (SD Card) Block ................................................... 46
2-28. SW_R Board ...................................................................... 47
2-29. SW Board Block ................................................................ 48
2-30. SW Board........................................................................... 49
2-31. Cabinet Front Assy............................................................. 50
3. TEST MODE ............................................................... 51
4. EXPLODED VIEWS
4-1. Rear Guard (MIC) Section................................................. 58
4-2. Rear Cabinet Section ......................................................... 59
4-3. LINE SW Board Section.................................................... 60
4-4. MIC Section....................................................................... 61
4-5. Chassis Section .................................................................. 62
4-6. LCD Module, REC Volume Section.................................. 63
4-7. MAIN Board Section ......................................................... 64
4-8. XLR Assy, SW Board Section ........................................... 65
4-9. Front Cabinet Section ........................................................ 66
5. ACCESSORIES .......................................................... 67
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION 1
SERVICING NOTES
The SERVICING NOTES contains important information for servicing. Be sure to read this section before repairing the unit.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
It can identify the destination by checking the model number label
affixed to the rear side of the main unit. Refer to the figure below.
Note: Print contents of the model number label may be changed in the mid-
way of production.
– Rear view –
E model
US, Canadian models
Chinese model
PROCESSING AFTER THE COMPLETION OF REPAIRS
After the repair of the main unit has been completed all, before re-
turning the main unit to customer, be sure to execute “4-12. Factory
Shipment” on page 55.
Executing “Factory Shipment” will initialize the built-in memory
files and settings. Backup the built-in memory files to a PC or SD
card etc. beforehand, and after executing “Factory Shipment”, trans-
fer the files to the same folder in the main unit again.
For the method of backup, refer to “BACKUP OF THE BUILT-IN
MEMORY FILES” on the right.
BACKUP OF THE BUILT-IN MEMORY FILES
Before repairing this unit, save each data recorded in the built-in
memory to a PC or SD card.
Note 1: This section explains how to use for Windows PC. When using a
MAC, refer to the operating instructions or the help guide of this
unit.
1. Save each data recorded in the built-in memory to a
PC
1-1. Beforehand preparation
Prepare the following equipment etc.
• PC (Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or later)
• USB Type-C cable
• Size AA batteries (4)
Open the battery lid on the rear side of main unit, install the four
size AA batteries.
Note 2: Use the following batteries so that the batteries will not run out
during work.
New alkaline battery
or
Fully charged Ni-MH battery
1-2. Connect this unit to a PC
Use the USB Type-C cable to connect the USB Type-C terminal of
this unit to the USB port of the running PC.
PC
To USB port
USB
Type-C port
USB Type-C cable
1-3. Check that the PC is correctly recognizing this unit
Open the “Computer” and check that “PCMRECORDER” or
“MEMORY CARD” is newly recognized.
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1-4. Copy the data of the built-in memory of this unit to
the PC
Open the “PCMRECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD” on the PC,
and copy the contained folders and files to the local disk (locations
anywhere) of the PC by drag-and-drop operation.
Local disk (locations
anywhere) of the PC
In the “PCMRECORDER” or
“MEMORY CARD” storage
Note 3: Folder name and number
of folders in the figure
below are reference
examples.
Copy by drag-and-drop
operation.
1-5. Disconnect the connection between this unit and a
PC
To disconnect the connection between the this unit and a PC, be sure
to release it by the following procedure.
If you do not disconnect in this procedure, the data may be damaged.
Note 4: For details on how to release it from the PC, refer to the operating
instructions of your PC.
Release procedure:
1. Click the “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” icon on
the task bar at the bottom right of the screen of the PC.
Note 5: The figure below is a Windows 7 display example.
Bottom right of the screen of the PC
Click
2. Click “Eject PCMRECORDER” or “Eject IC RECORDER”.
3. Release the USB Type-C cable from the PC and release the con-
nection between the this unit and the PC.
2. Save the data recorded in the built-in memory to the
SD card
2-1. Beforehand preparation
Open the battery lid on the rear side of main unit, install the four
size AA batteries.
Note 1: Use the following batteries so that the batteries will not run out dur-
ing work.
New alkaline battery
or
Fully charged Ni-MH battery
2-2. Perform moving/copying a file
Follow the procedure below to operate this unit.
Note 2: This section explains how to “copy”. If you want to “move” the
data, please perform the “move” operation.
Note 3: Cannot move a protected file. To move the file, release the protec-
tion first, and then move the file.
Note 4: Cannot move or copy the files managed under “Music”.
Moving/copying procedure:
1. Turn the power on by turning ON of the [POWER] switch on the
left side of main unit.
2. Press the [ BACK/ HOME] button for about 1 second or longer
to display the home menu.
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
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3. Press the [vDPC]/[ A-B V] buttons to select the “Recorded
Files” t“Folders” t“Built-In Memory” in this order.
Latest Recording
Search by REC Date
Folders
Recorded Files
SD Card
Built-In Memory
Folders
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
4. Press the [vDPC]/[ A-B V] buttons to select the folder from
the built-in memory, then select the file you want to move or
copy.
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5. While playback or stopping the file you want to move or copy,
press the [OPTION] button to display the option menu.
Go to REC
Equalizer
Key Change
Easy Search
Play Mode
Playback Range
Delete a File
[OPTION] button
6. Press the [vDPC]/[ A-B V] buttons to select the “File Copy”
in the option menu and press the [N] button.
Track Mark List
Delete Track Marks
Divide
Move File
File Copy
Change File Name
File Information
7. Press the [vDPC]/[ A-B V] buttons to select the “Copy to SD
Card” in the option menu and press the [N] button.
Copy to SD Card
Copy to Built-In Memory
File Copy
8. Press the [vDPC]/[ A-B V] buttons to select the desired desti-
nation folder and press the [N] button.
9. When all copying is completed, turn off the power of this unit,
remove the SD card from this unit, and keep it carefully until the
repair work is over.
2-3. Cancel moving/copying the file
To cancel moving or copying, follow the procedure below to operate
this unit.
Moving/copying canceling procedure:
1. While displaying “Please Wait” in the display window of this
unit, press the [ BACK/ HOME] button.
Please Wait
: Stop
BACK
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2. Check that the message “Stop the Process?” is displayed, press
the [.]/[>] buttons to select the “Yes” and press the [N]
button.
Stop the Process?
Yes No
3. The message “Process Interrupted” is displayed, and after the
moving/copying processing is canceled, the screen is return to
the playback stopped.
Process Interrupted
(The screen shown below
is a reference example)
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DESTINATION SETTING METHOD
When the following target part replaced with new part, set up the
destination according to the procedure in this section.
Target part:
Complete MAIN board
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to select the correct destination. It is a compliance viola-
tion to change the destination to other regions.
Note 1: The information which are not opened to customers are
included in the destination setting method. After you are
cautious of handling of information, execute work under
the sufficient administration.
Note 2: There is a step of executing “Factory Shipment” in the
destination setting method. Executing “Factory Shipment”
will initialize the built-in memory files and settings. Backup
the built-in memory files to a PC or SD card beforehand.
Beforehand preparation:
• Open the battery lid on the rear side of main unit, install the four
size AA batteries.
Note 3: Use the following batteries so that the batteries will not run out
during work.
New alkaline battery
or
Fully charged Ni-MH battery
• Refer to “BACKUP OF THE BUILT-IN MEMORY FILES” on
page 5, be sure to backup the files have been recorded in the
built-in memory beforehand.
Destination setting procedure:
1. Turn the power on by turning ON of the [POWER] switch on the
left side of main unit.
2. Turn the stopped state by pressing the [xSTOP] on the front
side of main unit.
[xSTOP] button
3. Refer to “1. SETTING THE TEST MODE” on page 51 and set
the this unit to test mode.
4. Turn off the [HOLD] switch with state displayed the test mode
menu.
5. Press the [vDPC]/[ A-B V] buttons to select the “Setting
Dest” and press the [N] button to decision.
BT
NFC
Audio Loop
Sine Wave
INT Mic Check
Setting Dest
Debug Mode
Chg Info
To Normal Mode
[Current Dest]
E
Select : Up/Down
Save : Play
E
[N] button
[vDPC]
button
[ A-B V]
button
6. Press the buttons in the following order.
1[VOL +] t2[vDPC] t3[VOL −] t4[ A-B V]
3[VOL –] button
1[VOL +] button
2[vDPC] button
4[ A-B V] button
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7. Press the [vDPC]/[ A-B V] buttons to select the destination.
Note 4: Select the “UC” for US model. (It is not “U”)
Note 5: Select the “UC” for Canadian model. (It is not “CA”)
J Not used
UC US or Canadian model
J4 Not used
CA Not used
LA Not used
CN Chinese model
KR3 Not used
E E model
CE7 Not used
U Not used
[Current Dest]
E
Select : Up/Down
Save : Play
E
[vDPC]
button
[ A-B V]
button
8. After selecting the destination, press the [N] button to decision
and confirm that the set destination is displayed under “[Current
Dest]” on the screen.
[Current Dest]
XX
Select : Up/Down
Save : Play
XX
[N] button Check the “XX”
UC : US, Canadian models
E : E model
CN : Chinese model
9. Press the [ BACK/ HOME] button to display the test mode
menu.
BT
NFC
Audio Loop
Sine Wave
INT Mic Check
Setting Dest
Debug Mode
Chg Info
To Normal Mode
[Current Dest]
XX
Select : Up/Down
Save : Play
XX
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10. Press the [vDPC]/[ A-B V] buttons to select the “Factory
Shipment” and press the [N] button to execute.
Note 6: When “Factory Shipment” is executed, “BD address”, “iSerial” and
“LCD contrast” are not initialized. Files, menu settings and clock
display of the built-in memory is all initialized.
Sleep
OFF DeepSleep
Power Down
Key Count
HotPlug Count
Log
Erase IPL2
Initialize Menu
Factory Shipment
EXEC : Play
[N] button
[vDPC]
button
[ A-B V]
button
11. After “Factory Shipment” is completed, the state of the test
mode is released and the unit reboot automatically (it starts up in
the normal mode).
After the reboot, when the initial settings screen is displayed,
then perform the initial setting such as date etc.
Sleep
OFF DeepSleep
Power Down
Key Count
HotPlug Count
Log
Erase IPL2
Initialize Menu
Factory Shipment N
Configure
Initial Settings
: Enter
reboot
Normal mode state
(Initial settings screen)
Test mode state
12. The file of built-in memory that was backup beforehand, return
to the same folder of this unit.
13. Turn off the power of this unit, remove the battery, and complete
the destination setting work.
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BLUETOOTH CONNECTION CHECKING METHOD
When the following target part replaced with new part, follow the
procedure in this section to check the Bluetooth connection.
In the Bluetooth connection check, it is necessary to check the fol-
lowing three points.
1. The BD address is displayed correctly.
(It is written correctly on this unit)
2. Bluetooth connection of this unit with the smartphone on which
REC Remote is installed can be done correctly.
3. The Bluetooth connection of this unit can keep connection at a
practical distance.
Target part:
Complete MAIN board
Complete SW_L board
Note 1: There is a step of executing “Factory Shipment” in the
Bluetooth connection checking method. Executing “Fac-
tory Shipment” will initialize the built-in memory files and
settings. Backup the built-in memory files to a PC or SD
card beforehand.
Beforehand preparation:
• Open the battery lid on the rear side of main unit, install the four
size AA batteries.
Note 2: Use the following batteries so that the batteries will not run out
during work.
New alkaline battery
or
Fully charged Ni-MH battery
• Refer to “BACKUP OF THE BUILT-IN MEMORY FILES” on
page 5, be sure to backup the files have been recorded in the
built-in memory beforehand.
• Prepare a smartphone etc. on which the REC Remote applica-
tion is installed.
Note 3: REC Remote application is download from Google Play™ or
App Store. Refer to help guide for REC Remote application
installation method details.
1. Check that the BD address is displayed correctly
Operate according to the following procedure and check that the BD
address of the unit is displayed correctly.
Procedure:
1. Turn the power on by turning ON of the [POWER] switch on the
left side of main unit.
2. Press the [ BACK/ HOME] button for about 1 second or longer
to display the home menu.
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
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3. Press the [ A-B V] button to select the “Bluetooth” and press
the [N] button to decision.
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
Bluetooth ON/OFF
Audio Device
REC Remote
NFC Settings
Bluetooth Information
Auto Standby Message
Bluetooth
[N] button
[ A-B V]
button
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4. Press the [ A-B V] button to select the “Bluetooth Informa-
tion” and press the [N] button to decision.
Bluetooth ON/OFF
Audio Device
REC Remote
NFC Settings
Bluetooth Information
Auto Standby Message
Bluetooth
Version 4.0
Bluetooth Version:
Device Name:
PCM-D10
[N] button
[ A-B V]
button
5. Press the [ A-B V] button, scroll the screen and check that the
BD address is correctly displayed under “BD address:”.
(Displayed characters/values in the following figure are exam-
ple)
Version 4.0
Bluetooth Version:
Device Name:
PCM-D10
PCM-D10
Device Name:
Device Name:
CC:98:8B:5E:3A:5F
Check
[ A-B V]
button
6. Press the [ BACK/ HOME] button to display the Bluetooth
menu.
Bluetooth ON/OFF
Audio Device
REC Remote
NFC Settings
Bluetooth Information
Auto Standby Message
Bluetooth
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2. Check that Bluetooth connection of this unit with the
smartphone on which REC Remote is installed can be
done correctly
Continue from the state of step 6 on the left and operate according
to the following procedure to check that the Bluetooth connection
of this unit and the smartphone that installed REC Remote can be
done correctly.
Note 1: Prepare a smartphone etc. on which the REC Remote application is
installed.
Note 2: Refer to help guide for REC Remote application installation and
operation method details.
Procedure:
Note 3: The procedure is shown from the continuation of step 6 on the left.
1. Press the [vDPC] button to select the “REC Remote” and press
the [N] button to decision.
Bluetooth ON/OFF
Audio Device
REC Remote
NFC Settings
Bluetooth Information
Auto Standby Message
Bluetooth
Add Device (Pairing)
Manage Added Devices
REC Remote
[N] button
[vDPC]
button
2. Press the [vDPC]/[ A-B V] buttons to select the “Add Device
(Pairing)” and press the [N] button to decision.
Note 4: If the Bluetooth function of this unit is turned off, “Turn Bluetooth
On?” is displayed on the screen.
Turn Bluetooth On?
Yes No
3. When “Turn Bluetooth On?” message is displayed, press the
[.]/[>] buttons to select the “Yes” and press the [N] but-
ton to decision, and the pairing wait state from the other device.
Note 5: If Bluetooth is already turned on, it will automatically enter the
pairing wait state after the operation in step 2.
Pair From the Other
Device
Turn Bluetooth On?
Yes No : Stop
BACK
Pairing wait state
4. Turn on the Bluetooth function of the smartphone etc. and start
the REC Remote.
Smartphone etc.
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5. Search “PCM-D10” on a smartphone etc. and register each other
equipment.
(The figure below is a reference example)
Tap Tap Tap
1Tap “PCM-D10”Tap “PCM-D10”
2Tap “g” to return
Note 6: If the device registration (pairing) information is deleted from this
unit and the pairing information of this unit remains in the other
device, delete the pairing information and pair again.
6. Check that you can pair with the smartphone etc. without prob-
lem.
3. Check that the Bluetooth connection of this unit and
the smartphone on which REC Remote is installed can
keep connection at a practical distance
Continue from the state of step 6 on the left and follow the procedure
below to check that the Bluetooth connection of this machine and
the smartphone that installed REC Remote can keep connection at a
practical distance.
Procedure:
Note 1: The procedure is shown from the continuation of step 6 on the left.
1. Tap the [z(REC)] button displayed on the smartphone etc.
screen while the smartphone etc. is paired with this unit, the re-
cording paused state is entered. Then tap [X] to start recording.
1Tap [z] button
2Tap [X] button
2. While the state of step 1, place the this unit on a stand, etc. Leave
the smartphone etc. have hold in your hand, gradually leave 20
to 30 m from this unit.
3. Check that the connection can be kept without problems at a
position 20 to 30 m away from the this unit.
20 to 30 m
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4. After tapping the [x] button to finish the recording, turn off the
Bluetooth function of this unit and release the Bluetooth connec-
tion of this unit and the smartphone etc.
OFF
ON
Bluetooth ON/OFF
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
Bluetooth ON/OFF
Audio Device
REC Remote
NFC Settings
Bluetooth Information
Auto Standby Message
Bluetooth
Tap [x] button
5. Refer to “1. SETTING THE TEST MODE” on page 51 and set
the this unit to test mode.
6. Press the [vDPC]/[ A-B V] buttons to select the “Factory
Shipment” and press the [N] button to execute.
Note 2: When “Factory Shipment” is executed, “BD address”, “iSerial” and
“LCD contrast” are not initialized. Files, menu settings and clock
display of the built-in memory is all initialized.
Sleep
OFF DeepSleep
Power Down
Key Count
HotPlug Count
Log
Erase IPL2
Initialize Menu
Factory Shipment
EXEC : Play
[N] button
[vDPC]
button
[ A-B V]
button
7. After “Factory Shipment” is completed, the state of the test
mode is released and the unit reboot automatically (it starts up in
the normal mode).
After the reboot, when the initial settings screen is displayed,
then perform the initial setting such as date etc.
Sleep
OFF DeepSleep
Power Down
Key Count
HotPlug Count
Log
Erase IPL2
Initialize Menu
Factory Shipment N
Configure
Initial Settings
: Enter
reboot
Normal mode state
(Initial settings screen)
Test mode state
8. The file of built-in memory that was backup beforehand, return
to the same folder of this unit.
9. Turn off the power of this unit, remove the battery, and complete
the Bluetooth connection checking work.
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NFC CONNECTION CHECKING METHOD
When the replaced parts of this unit, check the connection of NFC
after completion of repair.
Beforehand preparation:
Prepare the following equipment etc.
• Bluetooth audio device with NFC function
• Size AA batteries (4)
Open the battery lid on the rear side of main unit, install the four
size AA batteries.
NFC connection checking procedure:
1. Turn on the NFC function of Bluetooth audio device.
2. Turn the power on by turning ON of the [POWER] switch on the
left side of main unit.
3. Touch the N mark part of this unit to the N mark part of the
Bluetooth audio device.
Note 1: Continue to touch the N mark until instructed appear on screen of
this unit.
4. If the NFC connection is normal, the screen shown in the figure
below is displayed on the this unit.
Press the [.]/[>] buttons to select the “Yes” and press the
[N] button to connecting.
Note 2: If there is a problem with NFC connection, the screen shown in the
figure below will not be displayed. Refer to “What to do if you can
not NFC connect” on the right and check NFC connection again.
Add device (pairing).
Do you want to
continue?
Yes No
5. Touch the N mark part of this unit to the N mark part of the
Bluetooth audio device and release the NFC connection.
6. After checking is completed, refer to “INITIALIZATION
METHOD” on page 22 and delete the NFC connection history.
What to do if you can not NFC connect:
If can not connect, please corrective action below.
• Press the [ BACK/ HOME] button for about 1 second or longer
to display the home menu, select the “Bluetooth” t“NFC set-
tings”, and check that “ON” is checked.
(NFC function does not work if there is no checked to “ON”)
ON
OFF
NFC Settings
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
Bluetooth ON/OFF
Audio Device
REC Remote
NFC Settings
Bluetooth Information
Auto Standby Message
Bluetooth
Advanced
• Press the [ BACK/ HOME] button for about 1 second or lon-
ger to display the home menu, select the “Bluetooth” t“NFC
settings” t“Advanced” and check that “Auto(Preferred)” is
selected.
(If you select either “Audio Device Only” or “REC Remote
Only”, NFC connection can not be made with the equipment of
the unselected item)
ON
OFF
Advanced
NFC Settings
Audio Device Only
Auto(Preferred)
REC Remote Only
Advanced
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
Bluetooth ON/OFF
Audio Device
REC Remote
NFC Settings
Bluetooth Information
Auto Standby Message
Bluetooth
• NFC connection can not be made during recording operation
(during recording, recording pause, recording standby). Please
make a connection after stopping recording.
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XLR/TRS JACK CHECKING METHOD
When the following target part replaced with new part, follow the
procedure in this section to check the XLR/TRS jack.
Target part:
Complete MAIN board
Complete SW board
SVX XLR assy (part including XLR board)
Beforehand preparation:
Prepare the following equipment etc.
• External microphone with phantom power support (commercial
products) (2)
If 2 units can not be prepared, even 1 unit can do work.
• Headphone or earphone
• Size AA batteries (4)
Open the battery lid on the rear side of main unit, install the four
size AA batteries.
XLR/TRS jack checking procedure:
1. Turn the power on by turning ON of the [POWER] switch on the
left side of main unit.
2. Set the [+48V] (phantom power switch) on the front of the main
unit to the “OFF” position.
3. Connect the external microphone prepared in advance to the
XLR/TRS jack of this unit.
Note 1: If 2 external microphones can be prepared, connect to both XLR/
TRS jacks of L/R.
If only 1 external microphone can be prepared, first connect an ex-
ternal microphone to the L side and record. After completing the
procedure up to step 22, work from this procedure again, connect
the external microphone to the R side and record. (At this time,
nothing is connected to the L side)
External microphone
(commercial products)
External microphone
(commercial products)
When connecting 2 external microphones:
When connecting external microphones 1 at a time (first time):
R
L
L
External microphone
(commercial products)
When connecting external microphones 1 at a time (second time):
External microphone
(commercial products)
R
4. Set the [INPUT] switch on the front of the main unit to the
“XLR/TRS” position.
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5. Set the [XLR/TRS INPUT LEVEL] switch on the front of the
main unit to the “MIC” position.
Note 2: When connecting an external microphone to both the XLR/TRS
jack of L/R, switch the left and right switches.
When connecting an external microphone to the L side XLR/TRS
jack (first time), switch the left switch.
When connecting an external microphone to the R side XLR/TRS
jack (second time), set the left switch to the “LINE” position and
switch the right switch to “MIC”.
When connecting 2 external microphones:
When the external microphone
is connected to the L side
(first time):
When the external microphone
is connected to the R side
(second time):
6. Set the [+48V] (phantom power switch) on the front of the main
unit to the “ON” position.
Note 3: When connecting an external microphone to both the XLR/TRS
jack of L/R, switch the left and right switches.
When connecting an external microphone to the L side XLR/TRS
jack (first time), switch the left switch.
When connecting an external microphone to the R side XLR/TRS
jack (second time), switch the right switch.
When connecting 2 external microphones:
When the external microphone
is connected to the L side
(first time):
When the external microphone
is connected to the R side
(second time):
7. Press the [ BACK/ HOME] button for about 1 second or longer
to display the home menu.
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
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8. With “Record” selected, press the [N] button to decision.
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
[N] button
9. In the state of step 8 (recording standby), press the [OPTION]
button to open the option menu.
REC Information
Recording Folder
Create Folder
Rec Mode
Stereo/Monaural
Peak Hold
LCF(Low Cut)
[OPTION] button
10. Press the [vDPC]/[ A-B V] buttons to select the “Recording
Folder” in the option menu and press the [N] button to deci-
sion.
REC Information
Recording Folder
Create Folder
Rec Mode
Stereo/Monaural
Peak Hold
LCF(Low Cut)
11. Select the memory (Built-In Memory or SD Card) and folder
you want to save the recording.
(The figure below is a reference example)
SD Card
Built-In Memory
Memory Selection Built-In Memory
FOLDER02
FOLDER01
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12. Press the [zREC] button on the front of the main unit, the unit
enters the recording paused state, and the [zX] and the elapsed
time on the display window blink.
[zREC] button
13. Turn the [REC LEVEL] dial back and forth, and adjust the re-
cording level while watching the peak level meters on the dis-
play window.
Note 4: The recording level is displayed on the peak level meter during
recording. The recording level can be confirmed by both the peak
level meter of the display window and the peak level indicators.
Adjust the recording level within the appropriate range that match-
es the sound source with -12 dB as a rough estimate.
[REC LEVEL
]
dial
Peak level meters Peak level indicators
14. Press the [XREC PAUSE] button or the [N] button on the front
of the main unit to start recording.
(“REC” light up in the display window during recording)
[XREC PAUSE] button
[N] button
15. Press the [xSTOP] button on the front of the main unit to end
recording.
[xSTOP] button
16. Connect headphone or earphone prepared in advance to the
headphone jack.
Headphone
or
Earphone
Insert the
stereo mini
plug to the
[i] jack.
17. Press the [ BACK/ HOME] button for about 1 second or longer
to display the home menu.
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
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18. Press the [vDPC]/[ A-B V] buttons to select the “Recorded
Files” and press the [N] button to decision.
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
Latest Recording
Search by REC Date
Folders
Recorded Files
[N] button
[vDPC]
button
[ A-B V]
button
19. With “Latest Recording” selected, press the [N] button to deci-
sion.
Note 5: After decision by pressing the [N] button, playback of the latest
recorded file will start automatically.
Latest Recording
Search by REC Date
Folders
Recorded Files
[N] button
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20. Check that sound is correctly output from the headphone.
Note 6: If sound can not be correctly output from the headphone, check
the connection status of the XLR assy, the MAIN board, and
the SW board. If there is no problem with the connection status,
replace XLR assy, MAIN board, SW board with new parts re-
spectively.
21. Remove the headphone from this unit.
22. Set the [+48V] (phantom power switch) on the front of the main
unit to the “OFF” position and check that the phantom power in-
dicators light off before removing the external microphone from
this unit.
Note 7: Before installing/removing an external microphone, be sure to set
[+48V] (phantom power switch) to “OFF” position. If you con-
nect/disconnect the cable while [+48V] (phantom power switch)
is “ON”, there is a possibility of large noise or damage of external
equipment.
External microphone
(commercial products)
External microphone
(commercial products)
R
L
Light off
Note 8: If you connected an external microphone only on the L side, repeat
the procedure from step 3 and check the R side.
23. Press the [ BACK/ HOME] button for about 1 second or longer
to display the home menu. After that, perform the operations in
steps 18 and 19, select the file to be deleted and playback it.
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
Latest Recording
Search by REC Date
Folders
Recorded Files
[N] button
[vDPC]
button
[ A-B V]
button
24. While playing or stopping of a file to be deleted, press the [OP-
TION] button on the front of the main unit to display the option
menu, select “Delete a File”, then press the [N] button to deci-
sion.
Note 9: “Delete?” is displayed and the selected file is played for confirma-
tion.
Go to REC
Equalizer
Key Change
Easy Search
Play Mode
Playback Range
Delete a File
Delete?
Yes No
[N] button
[vDPC]
button
[ A-B V]
button
[OPTION]
button
25. Press the [.]/[>] buttons to select the “Yes”, then press the
[N] button to decision and delete the file.
Note 10: If you are recorded twice with the L side and R side, continue
to press the [OPTION] button to display the option menu, select
again “Delete a File”, delete two times.
26. Turn off the power of this unit, remove the battery, and complete
the checking work.
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LINE OUT JACK CHECKING METHOD
When the following target part replaced with new part, follow the
procedure in this section to check the LINE OUT jack.
Target part:
Complete MAIN board
Complete HP_LINE_JACK board
Beforehand preparation:
Prepare the following equipment etc.
• AV amplifier or playback device (analog)/speaker (commercial
products)
• Audio cable (commercial products)
• Size AA batteries (4)
Open the battery lid on the rear side of main unit, install the four
size AA batteries.
LINE OUT jack checking procedure:
1. Turn the power on by turning ON of the [POWER] switch on the
left side of main unit.
2. Connect the audio cable to the AV amplifier or playback equip-
ment (analog) that you prepared in advance and connect it to the
LINE OUT jack of this unit.
Audio cable of
commercial products
AV amplifier
or playback
device (analog)
Speaker Speaker
To LINE OUT
jack
To audio input
terminal
3. Press the [ BACK/ HOME] button for about 1 second or longer
to display the home menu.
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
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4. With “Record” selected, press the [N] button to decision.
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
[N] button
5. In the state of step 4 (recording standby), press the [OPTION]
button to open the option menu.
REC Information
Recording Folder
Create Folder
Rec Mode
Stereo/Monaural
Peak Hold
LCF(Low Cut)
[OPTION] button
6. Press the [vDPC]/[ A-B V] buttons to select the “Recording
Folder” in the option menu and press the [N] button to deci-
sion.
REC Information
Recording Folder
Create Folder
Rec Mode
Stereo/Monaural
Peak Hold
LCF(Low Cut)
7. Select the memory (Built-In Memory or SD Card) and folder
you want to save the recording.
(The figure below is a reference example)
SD Card
Built-In Memory
Memory Selection Built-In Memory
FOLDER02
FOLDER01
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8. Press the [zREC] button on the front of the main unit, the unit
enters the recording paused state, and the [zX] and the elapsed
time on the display window blink.
[zREC] button
9. Turn the [REC LEVEL] dial back and forth, and adjust the re-
cording level while watching the peak level meters on the dis-
play window.
Note 1: The recording level is displayed on the peak level meter during
recording. The recording level can be confirmed by both the peak
level meter of the display window and the peak level indicators.
Adjust the recording level within the appropriate range that match-
es the sound source with -12 dB as a rough estimate.
[REC LEVEL
]
dial
Peak level meters Peak level indicators
10. Press the [XREC PAUSE] button or the [N] button on the front
of the main unit to start recording.
(“REC” light up in the display window during recording)
[XREC PAUSE] button
[N] button
11. Check that the sound being recorded is output from the speaker.
Note 2: If sound is not output correctly from the speaker, check the sol-
dering condition of the flat cable HP (4P) connecting the MAIN
board and the HP_LINE_JACK board. Please re-solder if there
is a problem. Also, if not improving, replace the MAIN board
and the HP_LINE_JACK board with new parts respectively.
12. Press the [xSTOP] button on the front of the main unit to end
recording.
[xSTOP] button
13. Disconnect the AV amplifier or playback device (analog) con-
nected to this unit.
Audio cable
14. Press the [ BACK/ HOME] button for about 1 second or longer
to display the home menu.
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
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15. Press the [vDPC]/[ A-B V] buttons to select the “Recorded
Files” and press the [N] button to decision.
HOME
Record
Recorded Files
Music
Bluetooth
Settings
Latest Recording
Search by REC Date
Folders
Recorded Files
[N] button
[vDPC]
button
[ A-B V]
button
16. With “Latest Recording” selected, press the [N] button to deci-
sion.
Note 3: After decision by pressing the [N] button, playback of the latest
recorded file will start automatically.
Latest Recording
Search by REC Date
Folders
Recorded Files
[N] button
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