Aiwa IC-M120 - User Manual

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PRECAUTIONS
To maintain good performance
• Do not use the unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty or
humid.
In particular, do not keep the unit:
• in a high humidity area such as a bathroom
• near a heater
• in an area exposed to direct sunlight (inside a parked car, where there
could be a considerable rise in temperature)
• Keep cassette tapes, magnetic cards and other magnetic recorded
materials away from the speaker as the recorded information may be
erased or noise may occur on cassette tapes.
When an erroneous display or operation occurs b A
Reset the unit by pressing the RESET button inside the battery compartment
with a thin rod. Recordings are not erased when you reset the unit.
ATTENTION
Recordings may be erased when this unit is serviced.
INSERTING DRY CELL BATTERIES b B
Open the battery compartment and insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries with
the 0 and 9 marks correctly aligned.
Battery replacement
Replace the batteries when flashes in the display. Operation stops
automatically 20 seconds after the starts flashing.
Note
After replacing the batteries, an erroneous display may occur. In this case
press the RESET button inside the battery compartment with a thin rod to
reset the unit . Recordings are not erased when you reset the unit. b A
Note on dry cell batteries
• Make sure that the 0 and 9 marks are correctly aligned.
• Do not mix different types of batteries, or an old battery with a new one.
• To prevent the risk of electrolyte leakage or explosions, never recharge the
batteries, apply heat to them, or take them apart.
• When not using the batteries, remove them to prevent needless battery
wear.
• If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe thoroughly to remove.
PREPARATION
HOLD switch b C
Release the HOLD switch before operation to activate the buttons. b a
When not using the unit, set the HOLD switch to HOLD position. b b
Accidentally pressed buttons will not function.
If a button is pressed when the HOLD switch is set to the HOLD position,
“hold” flashes in the display.
Turning on and off
Press REC/STOP, c/sPLAY/STOP, MODE/PAUSE or FILE to turn on the
power. When c/sPLAY/STOP is pressed, the power is turned on and
playback starts.
If no new operations are done within 1 minute from the last operation, the
power is turned off automatically (Auto Power off function).
To attach the hand strap b D
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine or cleaner.
RECORDING FROM THE BUILT-IN MICROPHONE b E
This unit has 4 recording files (A, B, C and D). You can record in 100
recording tracks on each recording file.
1 Release the HOLD switch.
2 Press MODE/PAUSE repeatedly to select a recording mode.
SP: You can record for up to about 56 minutes.
LP: You can record for up to about 120 minutes.
V-SPk: You can record for up to about 56 minutes with the V-SENSOR
function.
V-LPk: You can record for up to about 120 minutes with the V-SENSOR
function.
Select SP to record the sound more clearly.
About the V-SENSOR function, please refer to “V-SENSOR function”
below.
3 Press FILE repeatedly to select a recording file.
4 Orient the built-in microphone to the sound source.
5 Keep REC/STOP pressed for 1 second.
The REC indicator lights up in red, then recording starts.
a Recording track number
b Recording indicator
c Recording mode
d V-SENSOR indicator
e Elapsed recording time
IC-M120
IC RECORDER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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MODE D’EMPLOI
8A-HY7-915-01
000918AYO-OX
R03 (AAA) × 2
RESET
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B
C
D
E

Summary

Precautions and Setup

Performance, Safety, and Battery Handling

Guidelines for performance, safety, error handling, and battery use.

Preparation and Basic Controls

Using HOLD switch, power, cleaning, and strap attachment.

Recording with Built-in Microphone

Modes, Files, and Initial Recording

Overview of recording modes, files, and starting a recording.

Recording Operations and Features

Basic Recording Controls

How to stop, pause, and resume recording.

Recording Time Status and V-SENSOR

Checking remaining time, 'FULL' status, and V-SENSOR function.

Playback Operations

Starting Playback and Volume Adjustment

Steps to select a file, start playback, and adjust volume.

Basic Playback Controls

How to stop, pause, and resume playback of recordings.

Listening and Searching Features

Connecting earphones, searching points, and using the SCAN function.

Recording Management

Erasing Recordings

How to delete individual tracks or entire files from the device.

External Recording Setup

Connecting microphones and other audio sources for recording.

Technical Specifications

Detailed Specifications Overview

Comprehensive technical data including frequency, output, power, and dimensions.

Accessories and Weight Information

List of included accessories and the unit's weight.

Copyright and Usage Notes

Copyright Law Compliance

Note on adhering to copyright laws when recording from external sources.

Aiwa IC-M120 Specifications

General

Type	Digital Voice Recorder
Recording Media	Built-in Flash Memory
Recording Format	MP3
Battery	AAA
Interface	USB
Power Source	2 x AAA batteries