Sony Memory Stick ICD-MS515 User manual

2-055-621-12 (1)
IC Recorder
©2004 Sony Corporation
ICD-MS515/MS525
Operating Instructions

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The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those
countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the
countries EEA (European Economic Area).
For the customers in the United States
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside
the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer
to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ICD-MS515/MS525 Serial No.
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.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
For “Memory Stick”
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.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer
Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model : ICD-MS515
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, 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.

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Notice for users
Program © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 Sony Corporation
Documentation ©2004 Sony Corporation
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.
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CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT,
CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the
information contained herein at any time without notice.
The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user
license agreement.
• This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh.
• The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorders ICD-MS515/MS525. You
cannot connect other IC recorders.
Information
I N NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
Trademarks
•“Memory Stick“ and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•“MagicGate Memory Stick“ is the trademark of Sony Corporation.
•“LPEC” and are the trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
•Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation,
registered in the U.S.A. and other countries.
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All rights reserved.
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•Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the
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•Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
•NaturallySpeaking, Dragon Systems are trademarks owned by ScanSoft, Inc. and
are registered in the United States and/or other countries.
•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.
The “Digital Voice Editor” uses software modules as shown below:
Microsoft®DirectX®
©2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Installing the Batteries ..................................................................... 6
Replacing the Batteries ......................................................................... 7
Step 2: Setting the Clock .............................................................................. 8
Step 3: Inserting a “Memory Stick“ into the IC Recorder .................... 10
Basic Operations
Recording Messages ................................................................................... 12
Using Convenient Functions while Recording ............................... 16
Playing Back Messages............................................................................... 18
Using the Display Window ....................................................................... 23
Selecting the Display Mode ....................................................................... 25
Turning off the Display ....................................................................... 27
Various Ways of Playback
Adjusting the Playback Speed
— DPC(Digital Pitch Control) .......................................................... 28
Adding a Bookmark ................................................................................... 29
Playing Back the Specified Section Repeatedly — A-B Repeat ............ 30
Editing Messages
Adding a Recording ................................................................................... 31
Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message .............. 31
Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback ........................ 32
Erasing Messages ........................................................................................ 33
Erasing Messages one by one ............................................................ 33
Erasing All Messages in a Folder ...................................................... 35
Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages ........................... 36
Dividing a Message ............................................................................. 36
Combining Messages .......................................................................... 38
Adding / Deleting Folders ........................................................................ 39
Adding Folders .................................................................................... 39
Deleting Folders................................................................................... 40

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Moving Messages to a Different Folder ................................................... 41
Adding Priority Mark(s)— Priority Mark Function .............................. 42
Adding Priority Mark(s) in the Stop Mode ..................................... 42
Adding Priority Mark(s) during Playback ...................................... 43
Labeling Folders or Messages — Folder/Message/User Name ......... 44
Labeling Folders .................................................................................. 44
Labeling Messages .............................................................................. 46
Setting the User Name ........................................................................ 47
Entering Characters............................................................................. 48
Other Functions
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ................... 50
Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD function ........................... 54
Formatting a “Memory Stick“ ................................................................... 55
Changing the Settings — MENU .............................................................. 57
Operating the Menu ............................................................................ 57
Menu Items ........................................................................................... 58
Using the ”Digital Voice Editor“ Software .............................................. 60
Additional Information
Precautions ................................................................................................... 62
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 64
Error messages of the IC Recorder .................................................... 68
System Limitations .............................................................................. 70
Specifications ............................................................................................... 72
Index to Parts and Controls ....................................................................... 73
Index ............................................................................................................. 75

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BGetting Started
Step 1: Installing the Batteries
1Slide and lift the battery compartment lid.
2Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct
polarity, and close the lid.
If the battery compartment lid is
accidentally detached, attach it
as illustrated.
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time,
or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a
certain period of time. Please refer to Steps 2 to 4 in “Step 2: Setting the
Clock” on pages 8 and 9 to set the date and time.

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Getting Started
Replacing the Batteries
The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition.
Notes
•Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.
•When you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you
remove the exhausted ones. Otherwise, the display may show the clock setting
display or incorrect date and time when you re-insert the batteries. In this
case, set the date and time again. The recorded messages and alarm setting,
however, will remain.
•Do not charge dry batteries.
•When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to
prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Battery remain indication
When “LOW BATTERY” is displayed, replace both of the batteries with
new ones.
Battery life (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG))
(Recording mode:) SP LP
In continuous recording: Approx. 10 hours Approx. 12 hours
In continuous playback: Approx. 12 hours Approx. 12 hours
*When playing back through the internal speaker with the medium volume
level
*The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.
New
batteries
Weak
batteries
Batteries are exhausted.
The unit will stop operation.

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Jog lever
Step 2: Setting the Clock
You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and
time.
Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or
when you insert battery after the unit has been without battery for a
certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 4.
1Turn the jog lever toward MENU.
The menu mode will be displayed in the
display window.
2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/
.) to select “DATE&TIME”.
3Press the jog lever (x•B).
The date and time setting window is
displayed. The year digits will flash.
Press the center
(x•B).
Press up (>).
Press down (.).
Turn toward
MENU.

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Getting Started
4Set the date.
1Press the jog lever up or down (>/
.) to select the digits of the year.
2Press the jog lever (x•B).
The month digits will flash.
3Set the month and day in sequence, then
press the jog lever (x•B).
The hour digits will flash.
5Set the time.
1Press the jog lever up or down (>/
.) to select the digits of the hour.
2Press the jog lever (x•B).
The minute digits will flash.
3Set the minute.
4Press the jog lever (x•B).
The menu mode will be displayed again.
Note
If you do not press the jog lever
(x•B) for more than one minute,
the clock setting mode is cancelled
and the window will return to
normal display.
6Turn the jog lever toward MENU.
The window will return to normal display.
To display the current time
Press STOP button while the unit is in the stop
mode.
The current time will be displayed for three
seconds.

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Step 3: Inserting a “Memory Stick“ into
the IC Recorder
Insert a “Memory Stick“ into the Memory Stick slot with the terminal side
facing up as shown below.
Notes
•Make sure to insert the “Memory Stick“ firmly.
•Do not insert a “Memory Stick“ in a different direction. It may cause
malfunction of the unit.
Note on the “ACCESS” message
The unit is accessing data while “MEMORY STICK
ACCESS“ appears in the display window or the
OPR indicator flashes in orange. While accessing,
do not remove the “Memory Stick” or batteries.
Doing so may damage the data.
Notes
•If the unit is required to process excessive amount of data, “MEMORY STICK
ACCESS“ may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a
malfunction of the unit. Wait until the message disappears.
•If you insert a “Memory Stick“ for the first time after purchasing or one with no
data, three folders (FOLDER01, FOLDER02, FOLDER03) will be made in the
“Memory Stick“ automatically.