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3-257-385-12(1)
IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
ICD-ST20/ST30
© 2003 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-257-385-12(1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-ST20/ST30 © 2003 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
  • Page 3 Trademarks • “LPEC” is the trademark of Sony Corporation. • IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started ................ 6 Step 1: Installing the Batteries ................6 Replacing the Batteries ................. 7 Step 2: Setting the Clock ..................8 Basic Operations ..............10 Recording Messages .................... 10 Tips for Using the Built-in Microphone ........... 13 Using Convenient Functions while Recording ........
  • Page 5 Other Functions ..............44 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ......44 Turning off the OPE Indicator (LED) ..............48 Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD Function ........49 Using an Adding Recording ................50 Changing the Settings — MENU ..............51 Using the ”Digital Voice Editor“...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    BGetting Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain period of time.

  • Page 7: Replacing The Batteries

    Battery remain indication : Replace both of the two batteries with new ones. The unit will stop operation. Battery life (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)) (Recording mode:) ST (Stereo) In continuous recording: Approx.

  • Page 8: Step 2: Setting The Clock

    Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain period of time.
  • Page 9 2 Press the jog lever (x•B). The month digits will flash. 3 Set the month and day in sequence, then press the jog lever (x•B). The hour digits will flash. Set the time. 1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the digits of the hour.

  • Page 10: Basic Operations

    1 hr 25 min. 4 hr 21 min. 11 hr 36 min. 1 hr 25 min. to 11 hr 36 min. ICD-ST30 2 hr 54 min. 8 hr 52 min. 23 hr 40 min. 2 hr 54 min. to 23 hr 40 min.
  • Page 11 Select the folder. Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, C, D or E) in which you wish to record messages. Selected folder Start recording. 1 Press zREC/REC PAUSE button. Built-in You do not need to keep pressing microphone z z z z z REC/REC PAUSE while recording.
  • Page 12 Recording Messages (continued) Stop recording. Press x x x x x STOP. The unit stops at the beginning of the current recording. If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record you will record in the same folder.

  • Page 13: Tips For Using The Built-In Microphone

    Tips for Using the Built-in Microphone To record a sound centering on a specific direction • Adjust the position of the built-in microphone. • To record a sound centering on a specific direction, slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” position. When you record a sound at a conference/meeting or in a spacious place etc., use this setting.

  • Page 14: Using Convenient Functions While Recording

    Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording To monitor the recording When recording from the built-in microphone, you connect an ear receiver supplied or not supplied to the i (headphones) jack and monitor the recording from the connected ear receiver. You can adjust the volume with VOL +/–, but the recording level is fixed.
  • Page 15 Memory remain indication During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one. When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the remaining memory indication flashes. When the remaining time reaches 1 minute, the remaining time indication will flash in the display window regardless of the display mode (page 26). When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and “FULL”...

  • Page 16: Recording With An External Microphone Or Other Equipment

    IC recorder. 1 Recommended types of microphones You can use the ECM-719 Sony electret condenser microphone (not supplied). Recording from Other Equipment To record sound of other equipment with the IC recorder, connect the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder to the earphone jack of other equipment (tape recorder etc.) by using the registered audio connecting...

  • Page 17: Recording With Other Equipment

    Recording with Other Equipment To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the i (headphones) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (minijack, stereo) of other equipment. mini-plug (stereo) Tape recorder, etc. mini-plug (stereo)

  • Page 18: Playing Back Messages

    Playing Back Messages When playing back a previously recorded message, start from step 1. When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from step 3. Select the folder. Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, C, D or E) in which you wish to play messages.
  • Page 19 Start playback. i (headphones) jack 1 Press the jog lever (x•B). Counter display* 2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/– . * The display selected with the DISP in the menu (page 26) appears. OPE indicator **When the LED in the menu is set to OFF, the OPE (lights in green during indicator turns off (page 48).
  • Page 20 Playing Back Messages (continued) Other operations Do this stop at the current position Press xSTOP or the jog lever (x•B). (Playback Pause function) To resume playback from that point, press the jog lever (x•B) again. go back to the beginning Press the jog lever down (.) of the current message* once.**...
  • Page 21 Playing back all messages in a folder continuously — Continuous Play When the CONT (page 52) is set to ON in the menu, you can play back all the messages in a folder continuously. You can change the setting during playback.
  • Page 22 Playing Back Messages (continued) 1 When playback is done to the end of the last message • When playback or fast playback is done to the end of the last message, “END” flashes for 5 seconds and the OPE indicator lights up in green. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) •...

  • Page 23: Using The Display Window

    Using the Display Window Parts in the display window 6 Priority marks (42) 7 Counter /Remaining time indication /Recording date and time indication / Current time indication (26) The display selected with the DISPLAY in the menu appears. 8 Repeat play indicator (21, 32) Appears while a message or a specific portion (A-B) of the message is played back...
  • Page 24 Using the Display Window (continued) xDisplay during recording and Display examples playback In an ordinary recording or playback mode, the message number, recording mode and microphone sensitivity of the message being recorded or played back, and playback counter are displayed in the window. A message is being recorded as the 21st message of all 21 messages in the folder A in ST...
  • Page 25 xRemain indications Display examples When the battery or memory runs out, the remain indications flash in the display. When the remain time becomes shorter than 1 minute xError messages The error messages or error numbers will be displayed (page 61). When an access error occurs When an error number is displayed...

  • Page 26: Selecting The Display Mode

    Selecting the Display Mode You can select the display mode for stop, recording and playback modes. Turn the jog lever toward MENU. > The menu mode will be displayed. MENU x•B Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select “DISP”. Press the jog lever (x•B).
  • Page 27 You can select the display mode from the following: xCOUNT (elapse time) Elapsed playback/recording time of one message. xREM (remaining time) In the playback mode: The remaining time of one message indication. In the stop and recording mode: The remaining recording time indication. xREC DATE (recorded date) In the playback and playback pause modes, the date the current message...

  • Page 28: Turning Off The Display

    Selecting the Display Mode (continued) Turning off the Display The unit is not equipped with the power button. The display always appears on the window, which almost will not influence the battery life. To turn off the display, slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode.

  • Page 29: Various Ways Of Playback

    BVarious Ways of Playback Adjusting the Playback Speed — DPC (Digital Pitch Control) You can adjust the speed of the playback between twice the normal speed (+100%) and half the normal speed (–50%). The message is played back in natural tone thanks to the digital processing function. Jog lever (>/./x•B/MENU) Playing back a message rapidly or slowly...
  • Page 30 Adjusting the Playback Speed — DPC (Digital Pitch Control) (Continued) Setting the playback speed You can set the playback speed when the DPC switch is set to ON. The setting for the playback speed holds effective until you change the setting. Turn the jog lever toward MENU to display the menu mode.

  • Page 31: Adding A Bookmark

    Adding a Bookmark You can add a bookmark at a point in a message and use it during playback. You can add only one bookmark in each message. ERASE Jog lever (>/./x•B) DIVIDE/ (bookmark) During playback or stop, press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) for more than 1 second.

  • Page 32: Playing Back The Specified Section Repeatedly - A-B Repeat

    Playing Back the Specified Section Repeatedly — A-B Repeat While playing back a message, you can set the start (A) and end (B) points for a section you wish to play repeatedly. x STOP Jog lever (x•B) (repeat)/ PRIORITY During playback, press A-B (repeat)/PRIORITY briefly.

  • Page 33: Editing Messages

    BEditing Messages Adding a Recording Notes • At a factory setting, you cannot add a recording not to erase the message by accidental operation. See “Using an Adding Recording” (page 50) to change the setting. • The added or overwritten portion of a message will be recorded in the same recording mode (ST, SP or LP;...

  • Page 34: Adding An Overwrite Recording During Playback

    Adding a Recording (Continued) During playback, press zREC/REC PAUSE briefly. The “REC” and “ADD” will flash and the unit stops in the recording pause mode. While the “REC” and “ADD” are flashing, press zREC/REC PAUSE. The “REC” is displayed and “ADD” flashes for 3 seconds on the display window.

  • Page 35: Erasing Messages

    Erasing Messages You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. ERASE xSTOP Jog lever (FOLDER) Erasing Messages one by one You can erase unnecessary messages only.
  • Page 36 Erasing Messages (Continued) Press ERASE while playing back the message you want to erase or press ERASE for more than 1 second during stop mode. The message number and “ERASE” will flash while the first and last 5 seconds of the message are played back 10 times.

  • Page 37: Erasing All Messages In A Folder

    Erasing All Messages in a Folder You can erase all recorded messages in a folder. Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, C, D or E) containing the messages you want to erase. While pressing xSTOP, press ERASE for more than 1 second.

  • Page 38: Dividing A Message Into Two/Combining Messages

    Dividing a Message into Two/ Combining Messages You can divide a message, or combine messages. • You can divide a message into two while recording/playing back messages. • You can combine messages in stop mode (see page 40). ERASE xSTOP Jog lever (>/.) DIVIDE/ (bookmark)
  • Page 39 While recording or playing back a message, press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) at the point you want to divide. • When you press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) during recording: The new message number is added at the point you pressed the button, and the new message number and “DIVIDE“...

  • Page 40: Combining Messages

    Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages (continued) Combining Messages You can combine two messages into one. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Messages are combined The message numbers Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 decrease. Note After combining messages, the latter message’s alarm setting, priority mark(s) and bookmark will be deleted.

  • Page 41: Moving Messages To A Different Folder

    Moving Messages to a Different Folder You can move the recorded messages to another folder. When you move a message to another folder, the one in the previous folder will be deleted. xSTOP Jog lever (FOLDER/x•B) Example: Moving Message 3 in Folder B to Folder C Play back the message you want to move.

  • Page 42: Adding Priority Mark(S) - Priority Mark Function

    Adding Priority Mark(s) — Priority Mark Function Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order of recording. By adding priority marks (#) to important messages, you can renumber the messages in the order of their priority. There are four levels, “###” (the most important), “##”, “#”, and no priority mark.

  • Page 43: Adding Priority Mark(S) During Playback

    Adding Priority Mark(s) during Playback Press A-B (repeat)/PRIORITY for more than 1 second during playback of the message you want to mark. “#” and the message number indication will flash on the display window while the first and last 5 seconds of the message is played back 10 times.

  • Page 44: Other Functions

    BOther Functions Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time. You can have the message played back at a specified date, once every week, or the same time everyday.
  • Page 45 3Press the jog lever (x•B). The alarm setting mode will be displayed in the display window. 4Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select “ON”. If “ON” has already been selected, follow the next step. 5Press the jog lever (x•B). “DATE”...
  • Page 46 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm (continued) Select the alarm time. 1Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the hour digits, and press the jog lever (x•B). The minute digit will flash. 2Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the minute digits, and press the jog lever...
  • Page 47 1To listen to the same message again Press the jog lever (x•B). The same message will be played back from the beginning. 1To cancel the alarm setting before the playback starts Press xSTOP while the alarm sound is heard. You can stop the alarm playback even when the HOLD function is activated.

  • Page 48: Turning Off The Ope Indicator (Led)

    Turning off the OPE Indicator (LED) During recording and playback, the OPE (operation) indicator lights or flashes. You can set the OPE indicator to turn off even in operation. OPE indicator Jog lever (>/./x•B/MENU) Turn the jog lever toward MENU. The menu mode will be displayed.

  • Page 49: Preventing Accidental Operation - Hold Function

    Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD Function HOLD switch Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. “HOLD” will flash for 3 seconds, indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. When the HOLD function is activated during stop, all the display will be turned off after “HOLD”...

  • Page 50: Using An Adding Recording

    Using an Adding Recording At a factory setting, you cannot add a recording (page 33) not to erase the message by accidental operation. If you want to add a recording to a previously recorded message (page 33) or add an overwrite recording (page 34), change the REC-OP setting in the procedures below.

  • Page 51: Changing The Settings - Menu

    Changing the Settings — MENU You can use the menu to change the IC recorder settings. During playback and recording, the menu items to be displayed are limited. Follow the procedures below to display the menu and change the settings: 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU.
  • Page 52 Changing the Settings — MENU (continued) Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Stop/Play/Rec** SENS Displays the window to set the microphone sensitivity. H (high): To record at meetings or in a quiet and/or spacious place. OK/–/OK M*(middle): To record at meetings or in a quiet and/or small place.
  • Page 53 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Stop/Play/Rec** EASY-S Displays the window to set the easy search function. You can go back for approx. 3 seconds by pressing the jog lever down (.), or advance for OK/–/– approx. 10 seconds by pressing the jog lever up (>).

  • Page 54: Using The "Digital Voice Editor" Software

    Using the ”Digital Voice Editor“ Software By connecting the IC recorder to your computer with the supplied USB cable, you can use the “Digital Voice Editor” software to do the following: • Saving the IC recorder messages on your computer’s hard disk. •...
  • Page 55 System requirements Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum requirements. • IBM PC/AT or compatible ® – CPU: 266MHz Pentium II processor or higher – RAM: 64MB or more – Hard disk space: 70MB or more depending on the size and number of sound files you store –...

  • Page 56: Additional Information

    • 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. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or...

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before taking the unit for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. IC Recorder Symptom Remedy The unit does not •The batteries have been inserted with incorrect operate.
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Remedy You cannot erase a •The message or the folder which contains the message. message is set to “Read-only“ in the computer. Display the message using Windows Explorer and remove the check for “Read-only“ under “Properties“. You cannot •The remaining memory is too short.
  • Page 59 •The battery life on page 7 is based on playback through internal speaker with the medium short. volume level (using Sony alkaline batteries LR03(SG)). The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit. The unit does not •Take out the batteries and insert them again...

  • Page 60: Error Messages Of The Ic Recorder

    Troubleshooting (continued) Error Messages of the IC Recorder Error message Cause/Remedy “ERR ACCESS“ •The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then insert the batteries. “ERR DATA“ •The file is not supported by the “Digital Voice Editor” software, or the file itself is corrupted. “FULL”...
  • Page 61 If an error message with a number is displayed If the following error display appears, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Error number Cause “ERR 01” The IC recorder cannot access the memory or cannot format the memory. “ERR 02”...

  • Page 62: System Limitations

    Troubleshooting (continued) System Limitations There are some system limitations of the unit. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the unit. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record •If you record messages in a mixture of ST, SP messages up to the and LP modes, the recordable time varies from maximum recording the maximum ST mode recording time to the...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    Recording time • ICD-ST20: 1 hr 25 min. (ST), 4 hr 21 min. (SP), 11 hr 36 min. (LP) • ICD-ST30: 2 hr 54 min. (ST), 8 hr 52 min. (SP), 23 hr 40 min. (LP) Frequency range • ST: 60 Hz - 11,000 Hz •...

  • Page 64: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front 1 Built-in microphone (11, 13) 0 Speaker 2 Built-in microphone (11, 13) qa zREC (record) /REC 3 OPE (operation) indicator PAUSE button (11, 33) (11, 19) qs xSTOP button (12, 20) 4 DIRECTNL (directional) qd Jog lever...
  • Page 65 Rear qh m (microphone) jack (16) qj i (headphones) jack (17, 19) qk HOLD switch (28, 49) ql Battery compartment (6)

  • Page 66: Index

    Index A-B repeat ........32 Easy search ......21, 53 “ACCESS“ message ...... 7 Erase, bookmark ......31 Accidental operation ....49 Erase, messages ......35 Add, bookmark ......31 Error messages ......60 Add, priority marks ....42 Error numbers ......61 Add, recording ......
  • Page 67 Playback ........18 Playback pause function .... 20 Playback speed ....20, 29, 52 Playing back continuously ..21 Plug in power ......16 Priority marks ......42 Recorded date/time display ..27 Recording mode ....7, 10, 53 Recording pause function ..12 Remaining battery ......
  • Page 68 Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...

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