Sony PCM-D50 User Manual
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Additional Information
Maintenance
On noise
Noise may be heard when the recorder 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 recorder during recording.
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 recorder during recording.
On safety
Do not operate the recorder while driving,
cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle.
cycling, or operating any motorized vehicle.
On handling
Do not subject the recorder to strong
shock or vibration. Doing so may cause a
malfunction of the recorder.
Do not place the recorder in the following
locations:
shock or vibration. Doing so may cause a
malfunction of the recorder.
Do not place the recorder in the following
locations:
Anywhere extremely hot. Never expose it
to temperatures above 60ºC.
Under direct sunlight or close to heaters
In a sun-heated car with the windows
closed (especially in summer)
In a humid place, such as in a bathroom
Anywhere dusty
to temperatures above 60ºC.
Under direct sunlight or close to heaters
In a sun-heated car with the windows
closed (especially in summer)
In a humid place, such as in a bathroom
Anywhere dusty
On the built-in microphones
The built-in microphones are
high-performance electret condenser
microphones. Do not expose them to strong
wind or water.
high-performance electret condenser
microphones. Do not expose them to strong
wind or water.
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On maintenance
When the exterior is dirty, clean the surface
gently with a soft cloth slightly moistened in
water, and then wipe it again with a dry
cloth. Do not use alcohol, benzene, or
thinner, etc., to avoid damaging the finish.
gently with a soft cloth slightly moistened in
water, and then wipe it again with a dry
cloth. Do not use alcohol, benzene, or
thinner, etc., to avoid damaging the finish.
Backup recommendations
To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by
accidental operation or malfunction of the
recorder, we recommend that you save a
backup copy of your recorded tracks on a
computer.
accidental operation or malfunction of the
recorder, we recommend that you save a
backup copy of your recorded tracks on a
computer.