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2-664-971- 11(1)
Linear PCM
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PCM-D1
© 2005 Sony Corporation
PCM-D1. US. 2-664-971-11(1)
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Owner’s Record Information The model number is located at the rear and IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE the serial number is located inside the FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR battery compartment. Record the serial CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY number in the space provided below. Refer NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES to them whenever you call upon your Sony RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE dealer regarding this product. PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT. Model No. PCM-D1 Serial No. Product r
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Information RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES This equipment has been tested and found Nickel Metal Hydride batteries to comply with the limits for a Class B digital are recyclable. device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC You can help preserve our Rules. environment by returning your These limits are designed to provide used rechargeable batteries to reasonable protection against harmful the collection and recycling interference in a residential installation. This location nea
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USE IMPORTANT Power Source – This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source SAFEGUARDS indicated on the marking label. If you are not For your protection, please read these safety sure of the type of electrical power supplied instructions completely before operating the to your home, consult your dealer or local appliance, and keep this manual for future power company. For those appliances reference. designed to operate from battery power, or Carefully observe a
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Power-Cord Protection – Route the power SERVICE cord so that it is not likely to be walked on Damage Requiring Service – Unplug the or pinched by items placed upon or against appliance from the wall outlet and refer them, paying particular attention to the servicing to qualified service personnel under plugs, receptacles, and the point where the the following conditions: cord exits from the appliance. – When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. Lightning – For added protection
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Table of Contents Overview Built-in microphones—Pick up sound ...................................................................10 Electrical circuit—Amplifies sound ...........................................................................11 Exterior—Increase rigidity ..............................................................................................12 Identifying parts and controls .......................................................................................14 Getting St
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Operations after Additional Information Overview Getting Started Recording Recording Menu Operations Menu Operations Using the menu display ....................................................................................................34 Menu items ...............................................................................................................................35 REC MODE (Sampling frequency/quantifying bit number) LIMITER (Preventing distortion) 200Hz HPF (High Pass Filter fu
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Overview 8 PCM-D1. US. 2-664-971-11(1)
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Overview PCM-D1 combines these features for recordings that are faithful to the original sound and reproduce even the subtlest of nuances. — A structure free of drive mechanisms — Highly sensitive, built-in condenser microphones — Circuits that process sound with little noise — Body made of pressed titanium with minimal joins 9 PCM-D1. US. 2-664-971-11(1)
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Overview (continued) Built-in microphones—Pick up sound Side screen Microphone cord Side mesh FET Contactor Microphone casing Microphone unit Top screen Front grill Diaphragm Cap Section view of microphone PCM-D1 incorporates electret condenser acoustic energy is transmitted effectively to microphones that were developed for their the diaphragm in the microphone unit. high sensitivity and low noise. Unlike tape or To ensure that sound is then converted to disc recorders, PCM-D1 has no drive el
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Overview Electrical circuit—Amplifies sound Microphone amplifier Coupling condenser Dual-shaft, quad-unit volume Line amplifier Sound picked up by the microphones is A dual-shaft, quad-unit volume control with amplified in the analog circuit, which ten times the life of a standard volume control achieves a frequency response that reaches was developed for recording. Special carbon the high frequencies (Figure 2) and enables ink is applied to the resistor in the control to the wide dynamic r
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Overview (continued) Exterior—Increase rigidity Front/back panels (1 mm thick pressed titanium) The electrical circuits are protected by a out seeking a form and material that were body made of 1 mm thick pure titanium. By rugged enough without obstructing sound. means of a pressing process called The final choice: stainless steel rods “drawing,” titanium is shaped into a box to (SUS316), 3 mm in diameter, bent into the achieve a body rigidity that cannot be shape of the frame and hand polis
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Overview 13 PCM-D1. US. 2-664-971-11(1)
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Overview (continued) Identifying parts and controls Front Right side 14 PCM-D1. US. 2-664-971-11(1)
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Overview Built-in microphones (page 22) REC (recording) button/indicator (page 24) Analog level meters (page 25) Displays left and right volume levels of an DIVIDE button (page 30) audio signal input from microphones in PLAY/ENTER button/indicator analog values. (pages 21, 28) Display (page 16) STOP button (pages 25, 29) VOLUME dial MIC (microphone) jack (page 27) Adjusts the playback volume when turned in +/– directions. (headphone) jack (pages 26, 28)
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Overview (continued) Left side Display 16 PCM-D1. US. 2-664-971-11(1)
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Overview LINE OUT/optical DIGITAL OUT jack Peak meter (page 25) (page 29) Memory Stick indicator LINE IN jack (page 27) Displayed when the current memory is a “Memory Stick PRO (High Speed).” MIC ATT (microphone attenuator) switch (page 23) Folder number, track numbers Track numbers are displayed as “current USB connector (page 30) track number/total numbers of tracks.” DC IN 6V jack (page 20) Sampling frequency and quantifying bit HOLD switch number of currently rec
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Getting Started Checking the supplied accessories • USB cable (page 30) • • Size AA (LR06) battery Windscreen (page 23) case • CD-ROM (“DigiOnSound5”* and “Driver for Windows 2000”) • AC power adaptor (6V) * For instructions, refer to the • Carrying case help function of each (page 20) application. • Wrist strap • Operating Instructions • Charging set (page 19) (this book) (Battery charger BCG- 34HRE, four size AA (LR06) nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries NH-AA) To
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Getting Started Open the battery compartment lid on the 4 Step 1: Preparing a power source rear of the recorder. Use the supplied size AA (LR06) nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries after charging First slide the lid them. downward and then open it. Insert the four rechargeable batteries into 1 the battery charger (supplied). Be sure to insert the rechargeable batteries with the and ends in the right position. Pull out the battery case from the 5 recorder. Open the lid
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Getting Started (continued) When you turn on the recorder for the first To operate with the AC power adaptor time after purchasing Connect the supplied AC power adaptor to When the POWER switch is set to the “ON” the DC IN 6V jack. position, “ACCESSING MEMORY” appears in the display, and the ACCESS indicator flashes. Information for operation is read in to a wall outlet the recorder’s built-in memory. Then, the AC power display changes to the clock set menu to adaptor enable you to set th
