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Linear PCM Recorder
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Tracks
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Operating Instructions
Index
PCM-M10/PCM-M10P
© 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China
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Notice for users • The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires Program © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, permission of the copyright holders. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Sony Corporation � Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/ Documentation ©2009 Sony Corporation downloading or damaged data due to problems of the PCM recorder or computer. All rights reserved. This manual or the software � Depending on the types of the text
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Table of Contents Techniques for Better Recording ..............6 Basic Operations Recording .............................................22 Getting Started Listening ..............................................26 Deleting ................................................30 Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package .....................................................9 Index to parts and controls .................10 Other Recording Operations Step 2: Inserting the Batteries ................
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Other Playback Operations About the Menu Function Changing the Playback Method ..............49 Making Settings for the Menu ................71 Changing the display Menu settings ..........................................72 during playback ..................................49 Listening the playback sounds with the headphones or external Utilizing Your Computer speakers ..............................................50 Using the PCM recorder with Your Quickly locating the point you wish Comput
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Additional Information What you record is for personal Precautions ..............................................92 enjoyment and use only. Copyright laws Specifications ..........................................95 prohibit other forms of use without the System requirements ..........................95 permission of the copyright holders. Battery life ........................................100 The use of Memory Stick™ media for recording copyright-protected graphics or Troubleshooting oth
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Techniques for Better Recording The PCM-M10/M10P linear PCM recorder allows you to enjoy high-quality recording in a variety of situations. This section introduces easy recording setups for 6 typical music scenes. For recording a solo acoustic For recording a piano performance guitar performance z Tips for setup � Use a tripod or other device to set the PCM recorder level with the piano keyboard. z Tips for setup � Set the PCM recorder approximately 1.5 � Use a tripod or other device to set
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For recording a jazz trio For recording a band performance performance at a recording studio z Tips for setup z Tips for setup � Use a tripod or other device to set the PCM � Use a tripod or other device to set the PCM recorder. recorder as close to the lead instrument as possible. � Adjust the orientation and height of the PCM recorder, so that the built-in microphones � While monitoring recording, move the PCM face the vocalist. recorder to the position where volume levels from instrum
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For recording an electronic piano For recording a musical performance via a line connection performance of large number of performers such as a children’s chorus at a concert hall z Tips for setup � Connect the line output jack of an electronic piano to the LINE IN jack of the PCM recorder with a cable (not supplied). z Tips for setup � Adjust the recording level to the optimum � Set the PCM recorder as close to the with the REC LEVEL dial. conductor or to the stage as possible. � Set the
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Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package Linear PCM recorder (1) Wind screen (PCM-M10P only) CD-ROM (2) � Sound Forge Audio Studio LE (1) � Operating instructions as PDF files (1) Operating Instructions Remove the film on the display window before you use the PCM recorder. “Sound Forge Audio Studio LE” is a software application that supports editing Remote commander (1) and CD creation on your computer. For an introduction to installation of the softwar
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L (repeat) A-B button Index to parts and controls M DISPLAY button Front N REC LEVEL (recording level) dial O POWER/HOLD switch P REMOTE jack Q ACCESS indicator R T-MARK (track mark) button S Strap hole Rear A Peak level L/R (-12 dB/OVER) indicators B Display window C DELETE button D MENU button E (folder) button F > FF/ v (fast-forward/up) button T LINE IN (line input) jack G . FR/ V (fast-rewind/down) button U MIC SENS(ATT) (microphone H x STOP button sensitivity (attenuator)) HI/LOW (high/
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Getting Started W REC LEVEL (recording level) Remote commander (supplied) MANUAL/AUTO switch X Hole for attaching the tripod (not supplied) Y Battery compartment Z Speaker (on the basement) wj Built-in microphones (stereo) wk DPC (SPEED CTRL) (speed control) ON/OFF switch wl i/LINE OUT (headphone/line output) jack e; USB connector ea M2™/microSD memory card slot es DC IN 3V jack 1 X PAUSE button ed VOLUME (volume) +*/– button 2 x STOP button 3 OPR (Operation) indicator * These buttons and jac
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Step 2: Inserting the Batteries 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid If the battery compartment lid is in the direction of the arrow. detached 2 Insert the two supplied LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries into the battery compartment, and then close the lid. If you drop the PCM recorder or handle it roughly, the battery compartment lid may become detached. If this occurs, insert a projected part at one end of the battery compartment lid into the opening on the PCM recorder (1
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Getting Started batteries, select “NiMH Battery” in the When to replace batteries “Battery Setting” submenu of the “Detail When using batteries, the battery indicator Menu.” With this setting, the battery on the display shows the battery condition. remain indicator for the rechargeable batteries will be displayed more precisely. Battery remain indication See “Making Settings for the Menu” on : “Low Battery Level” appears. page 71. Replace two old batteries with new z Tips ones soon. �
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You can use an AC power adaptor that To operate with an AC supports: power adaptor � Output voltage: DC3V Insert a commercially-available applicable � Output current: 1A AC power adaptor securely into the DC IN � Polarity of the plug 3V jack until it stops to the end. P Note Operations of not all AC power adaptors are supported. to the DC IN 3V jack to a wall outlet AC power adaptor GB 14
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Getting Started Step 3: Turning the PCM recorder On Turning the power on Turning the power off Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 2 seconds, and an animation of “See You!” is displayed. z Tips � The PCM recorder is accessing memory while “Accessing...” appears on the display or the ACCESS indicator flashes. During this time, do not remove or insert batteries and do not disconnect a commercially- available applicable AC power adaptor, or the USB connecti
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Step 4: Setting the Clock Setting the clock after inserting batteries 1 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to set the year, and then press N PLAY/ENTER. > FF/ v, . FR/ V Perform the same operations to set month, day, hour, and minute in MENU sequence. N PLAY/ ENTER x STOP 2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display. Recorded audio files (tracks) are named using the date and time of the clock. By setting the clock before recording, the Setting the clock using the recording’s date and time
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Getting Started 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to set the The menu mode window will be year, and then press N PLAY/ENTER. displayed. Perform the same operations to set month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. 2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N PLAY/ENTER. 4 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display. 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Clock,” and then press N P Notes PLAY/ENTER. � If you do not press a button w
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Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window 2 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N PLAY/ENTERT. > FF/ v, . FR/ V MENU 3 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select N PLAY/ ENTER “Language,” and then press N PLAY/ ENTER. x STOP You can select the language to be used for tracks, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 11 languages. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. GB 18
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Getting Started 4 Press > FF/ v or . FR/ V to select the language that you want to use, and then press N PLAY/ENTER. You can select the following languages. Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Русский (Russian), (Japanese), (Korean), (Chinese), (Chinese), (Thai). 5 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display. GB 19
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Preventing Accidental Operation – HOLD Locking the buttons of the Unlocking the buttons of the PCM recorder PCM recorder Slide the POWER/HOLD switch towards the center so that all buttons will be unlocked. P Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the functions of the buttons of the PCM recorder are locked to prevent accidental operation. To stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first. z Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can start, pause, or stop r
