On power

Operate the unit only on 6.0 V DC with four alkaline batteries, 4.8 V DC with four nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries, or 6.0 V DC with an AC adaptor.

On safety

Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle.

On handling

• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the battery and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• Be careful not to allow water to splash on the unit. The unit is not waterproof. In particular, be careful in the following situations.

  • When you have the unit in your pocket and go to the bathroom, etc.

    When you bend down, the unit may drop into the water and may get wet.

  • When you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed to rain, snow, or humidity.
  • In circumstances where you get sweaty. If you touch the unit with wet hands or if you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty clothes, the unit may get wet.
• You may feel pain in your ears if you use the headphones when the ambient air is very dry. This is not because of a malfunction of the headphones, but because of static electricity accumulated in your body. You can reduce static electricity by wearing non-synthetic clothes that prevent the emergence of static electricity.

On headphones output

Do not set the volume to an excessively high level. The volume is set at a higher level than a conventional device due to the high output level of headphones. Please set the volume to a moderate level.

On noise

• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback.
• Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.

On the built-in microphones

The built-in microphones are high-performance electret condenser microphones. Do not expose them to strong wind or water.

On maintenance

To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Then use a soft dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Backup recommendations

To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the linear PCM recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded files to a computer, etc.

On using a memory card

• When formatting (initializing) a memory card, be sure using the linear PCM recorder to format. Operation of the memory cards formatted with Windows or other devices is not guaranteed.
• When you format a memory card containing recorded data, the recorded data is deleted. Be careful not to delete important data.
• Do not leave a memory card within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
• Do not insert or remove a memory card during recording/playback/formatting. Doing so may cause the linear PCM recorder to malfunction.
• Do not remove a memory card while the “Please wait” animation is shown in the display window or the ACCESS indicator is flashing orange. Doing so may damage the data.
• Operation of all types of compatible memory cards is not guaranteed with the linear PCM recorder.
• For details on compatible Memory Stick™, please refer to the Sony website.
• MagicGate™ is the collective name of content protection technologies developed by Sony. The linear PCM recorder does not support data recording/playback that requires MagicGate™ functions.
• The linear PCM recorder does not support parallel data transfer.
• You cannot use ROM (read-only-memory) or write-protected memory cards.

• Data may be corrupted in the following cases:

  • When a memory card is removed or the linear PCM recorder is turned off during a read or write operation.
  • When a memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise.
• Sony cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage of recorded data.
• We recommend that you save a backup copy of the important data.
• Do not touch the terminals of the memory card with your hand or a metal object.
• Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card.
• Do not disassemble or modify the memory card.
• Do not allow the memory card to get wet.

• Do not use a memory card in the following conditions:

  • Locations that exceed the required operating conditions, such as inside a car parked in the sun during the summer, outdoors directly exposed to sunlight, or near to a heater.
  • Humid locations or locations where there are corrosive substances.
• When using a memory card, be sure to check the card is inserted correctly into the memory card slot.