XLR-1 3-219-105-02(1)
Owner’s Record
Th
e model number and the serial number are located at the bottom of the Microphone Adaptor.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No XLR-1
Serial No
You are cautioned that any changes or modifi cations not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Th
e validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA
(European Economic Area).
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other
European countries with separate collection systems)
Th
is symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Th
e recycling of materials will
help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local Civic Offi
ce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Th
e validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced,
mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).
Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives
Th
e manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Th
e Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfi nger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Supplied Accessories
Microphone
Adaptor XLR-1 (1)
Base plate (1)
Spacer plate (1)
Screws (2)
LR6 (size AA)
alkaline batteries (4)
Carrying pouch (1)
Operating instructions (1)
When using a microphone which operates on external power sources
Install the supplied four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries, and set the MIC POWER switch to ON.
Remove the battery case from the unit.
Insert the batteries with the correct polarity, and replace the battery case.
Set the MIC POWER switch to ON.
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Notes
•
Do not use manganese batteries with this unit.
•
Turn down the volume of the Linear PCM Recorder when you set the MIC POWER switch to ON, because
a loud sound may be emitted.
•
When using a microphone which does not need external power, set the MIC POWER switch to OFF before
connecting the microphone.
•
When the MIC POWER lamp fl ashes or goes out, replace the batteries with new ones.
MIC POWER lamp
English
MIC external power (Phantom power)
DC 48 V ± 0.5 V
Battery life (continuous operation)
Approx. 40 hours at 2 mA + 2 mA current supply
(Measured at normal temperature using Sony alkaline
batteries)
Max. current supply 10 mA
Power requirements (for MIC external power)
Four LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (supplied)
Power consumption
0.15 W (when Sony C-357 condenser microphone is
connected)
Dimensions (l/w/h)
(not incl. projecting parts)
XLR-1 132 × 71 × 39 mm (5 1/4 × 2 7/8 × 1 9/16 in.)
Base plate 130 × 150 × 10 mm (5 1/8 × 6 × 13/32 in.)
Mass
XLR-1 440 g (15.6 oz) (incl. batteries)
Spacer plate and base plate 185 g (6.6 oz)
Design and specifi cations are subject to change without
notice.
Customer support home
page
For the customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-
7669 or http://www.sony.com/
For the customers in Europe
Please access the following support home page to get the
support information about your microphone adaptor.
www.sonybiz.net
(English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese,
Dutch, and Russian only)
For the customers in other regions
Please access the following support home page to get the
support information about your microphone adaptor.
www.sony.net
Attaching a Linear PCM Recorder
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Notes
•
Fasten the screws securely using a coin or the like.
•
Attach the Linear PCM Recorder to the spacer plate by aligning projecting parts at the corners on the
bottom of the Linear PCM Recorder with the hollows at the corners on the spacer plate, so that there is no
gap between the Linear PCM Recorder and the spacer plate.
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Aft er attaching the Linear PCM Recorder securely, connect the microphone cable to the MIC jack of the
Linear PCM Recorder.
Using the microphone adaptor attached side-by-side with
the Linear PCM Recorder
Using the screw hole marked BASE PLATE, attach the spacer plate to the base plate with
the screw provided.
Slide the microphone adaptor to the spacer plate.
Attach the Linear PCM Recorder to the base plate with the screw.
Connect the microphone cable to the MIC jack.
Microphone cord
Pass the microphone cable through the
hole, and then guide it through the cable
catches on the back of the base plate.
Linear PCM Recorder
PCM-D1 (not supplied)
Using the microphone adaptor placed under the Linear PCM
Recorder
You can attach the microphone adaptor to the Linear PCM Recorder in two ways; either to the top or the
bottom of the Linear PCM Recorder, as shown in the illustrations below.
Using the screw hole marked RECORDER, attach the spacer plate to the Linear PCM
Recorder with the screw.
Slide the microphone adaptor to the spacer plate.
Connect the microphone cord to the MIC jack.
Removing the unit from the spacer
Note on the monaural recording
When you connect a microphone to only one of the MIC input connectors, set REC LEVEL of the channel
you do not use to 0 on the Linear PCM Recorder.
Precautions
On power
Operate the unit only on 1.5 V DC. Use four LR6 (size
AA) alkaline batteries.
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
qualifi ed personnel before operating it any further.
On noise
Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC
power source, a fl uorescent lamp or a mobile phone
during recording.
Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your
fi nger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.
On maintenance
To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened
in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Specifi cations
Frequency range (XLR-1)
20 Hz - 50,000 Hz (+0, –2 dB)
Input/Output
Input
CANNON XLR-3-11C type connector (3-pin × 2)
1: GND
2: HOT (+)
3: COLD ( -)
2 3 1
Input impedance: 600 Ω (ohms)
Max. input level: +4 dBm
Output
3.5 ø stereo mini plug
Output impedance: 600 Ω (ohms)
