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Sony ICD-SX68 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222- 7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name...

  • Page 3: Notice For Users

    Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfi nger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Checking the contents of the package ...7 Index to Parts and Controls ...8 Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source ...13 Charging the batteries ...13 When charging/replacing the batteries...14 Step 2: Setting the Clock ...17 Step 3: Preparations Required before Recording ...19 Basic Operations Recording Messages...21...
  • Page 5 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ...40 Erasing Messages...43 Erasing Messages one by one ...43 Erasing All Messages in a Folder ...44 Editing Messages Dividing a Message into Two ...45 Moving Message to a Different Folder ...46 Adding Priority Mark(s) –...
  • Page 6 Additional Information Recording with Other Equipment ...84 Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) ...85 Precautions ...87 Specifications ...88 Index ...90...

  • Page 7: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the contents of the package IC Recorder (1) Rechargeable batteries (2) Stereo headphones* (1) USB connecting cable (1) Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) Cradle* (1) Stand* (1) Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions * The stereo headphones, the cradle and the stand are supplied with some models in some regions only.

  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front   (headphone) jack* (21, 23, 34, 35,  Built-in microphones (stereo/ directional) (21, 25, 26)  Operation indicator (21, 25, 27, 29, 53)  Display window (10, 11)  DIVIDE/ (bookmark) button (31, 34, ...
  • Page 9 * Connect stereo ear receiver or stereo headphones supplied or not supplied to the  (headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. Rear  Speaker  HOLD switch**  V-UP (Digital Voice Up) switch (37, 57)  DPC switch (38, 51)  DIRECTNL (directional) switch (24) ...

  • Page 10: Display Window

    Display window Display during playback and stop  Operation mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation mode : playback : stop : review/fast backward, cue/fast forward : going backward/forward continuously  Folder indicator  Elasped time/Remaining time indication/Recording date and time indication  Folder name/Message name/Artist...
  • Page 11  Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode set using the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and displays the current recording mode when the IC recorder is in the playback mode. STHQ : Standard play stereo recording mode with high quality sound ST : Standard play stereo recording...
  • Page 12  Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays the current microphone sensitivity when recording with AGC (Automatic Gain Control). (high) : To record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. (low) : To record for dictation or in a noisy place. Displays the recording level during manual recording.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source Charging the batteries To use the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, it is recommended that you install the software before step 3. Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. Insert two rechargeable batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid.

  • Page 14: When Charging/Replacing The Batteries

    If the charging indicator is not displayed, charging has not been done properly. Proceed from step 1 again. * This is an approximation for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the batteries.

  • Page 15: Battery Life

    30 min. 30 min. headphones Recording mode Recording Playback through speaker Playback using the headphones When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries Recording mode Recording Playback through speaker Playback using the headphones MP3 (128 kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Approx.
  • Page 16 Recording STLP mode Recording Approx. 16 hr. 30 min. Playback Approx. 17 hr. through 30 min. speaker Playback Approx. 24 hr. using the 30 min. headphones Recording mode Recording Approx. 19 hr. – Playback Approx. 19 hr. through 30 min. speaker Playback Approx.

  • Page 17: Step 2: Setting The Clock

    Step 2: Setting the Clock     /MENU 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 IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time.
  • Page 18 Press to select   “08y1m1d” and press Press to set the year,   month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press “EXECUTING…. ” appears and the clock is set. Press to return to the normal  display.

  • Page 19: Step 3: Preparations Required Before Recording

    Step 3: Preparations Required before Recording Recording at a meeting Set “MIC SENS” to “HIGH  (page 50). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” to  record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 24). Set “LCF (LOW CUT)” to “ON” in the ...
  • Page 20 Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software) Set “MIC SENS” to “LOW  (page 50). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” to  record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 24). To transcribe a message recorded on  the IC recorder using voice recognition software (not supplied), set “REC MODE”...

  • Page 21: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Recording Messages Built-in microphones DIRECTNL Operation indicator This section explains how to record using the AUTO_AGC* setting, to which the IC recorder is preset at the factory. * Auto Gain Control Select a folder. � Press /MENU to display the folder selection window.
  • Page 22 Press (stop) to stop recording.  The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording. Tips  When you purchase the IC recorder, there  are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to 999 messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice Editor ...

  • Page 23: Monitoring The Recording

    One hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automaticaly released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. ** You cannot select this function in the manual recording mode. Selecting the recording mode Select the recording mode in the “REC MODE”...
  • Page 24 ICD-SX STHQ mode ST mode STLP mode 35 hr. 30 min. 93 hr. 55 min. 180 hr. 45 min. SP mode LP mode 286 hr. 10 min. 763 hr. 15 min. (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) Recording a sound centering on a specific direction To record a sound centering on a specific direction, slide the DIRECTNL switch to...

  • Page 25: Various Recording Modes

    Various Recording Modes Manual Recording Mode 3, 6 1, 2 1, 2, 4 Operation indicator 1, 2 Select the manual recording mode in the menu. Select “MANUAL” by pressing  in the “REC LEVEL” menu, and then press  Select a folder. �...

  • Page 26: Starting To Record Automattically In Response To Sound - The Vor Function

     Press and hold the sound level continuously. The sound level is also displayed as a number below the level meter. Make other settings for recording such as “LCF (LOW CUT),” “LIMITER,” etc., in the menu. Start recording. � Press ...

  • Page 27: Adding A Recording To A Previously Recorded Message

    Press to set “VOR” to   “ON” in the menu, and then press  “VOR” appears in the display window. Press (record).  The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and “VOR”...
  • Page 28 When “ADD/OVER” in the menu is set to “ADD, ” you can add a recording to the message being played back. The added recording will be placed after the current message, and will be counted as a part of the message. You cannot add a recording to an MP3 ...

  • Page 29: Adding An Overwrite Recording During Playback

    Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback Operation indicator 2, 3 When “ADD/OVER” in the menu is set to “OVER, ” you can add an overwrite recording after a selected point in a recorded message. The part of the message after the selected point is deleted.

  • Page 30: Dividing A Message Into Two During Recording

    Press to set “ADD/OVER”   to “OVER” in the menu, and then press  During playback, press “OVERWRITE REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE” appears. For details on playback, see page 34. While “OVERWRITE REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE” is displayed, press (record).

  • Page 31: Recording With An External Microphone

    Press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) during recording. An animation which shows dividing appears below the level meter. The new message number is added at the point you pressed the button. The message will be divided into two, while recording continues. Recording with an External Microphone Stereo microphone...

  • Page 32: Recording From Other Equipment

    Select “MIC IN” using the menu by selecting “DETAIL MENU” - “SELECT INPUT” - “MIC IN” (page 55). Recommended microphones  You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). Recording from Other Equipment Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode.

  • Page 33: Recording Sound From A Telephone Or A Cell Phone

    Press to select “AUDIO   IN” and then press  Start recording. The built-in microphone is automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded. If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity and/ or recording level on the IC recorder.

  • Page 34: Playback/Erasing

    Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages 1, 2 DIVIDE/ Select a folder.  Press /MENU.  Press   to select the folder and then press  Press to select the   message number. (headphone) jack  1, 3 A-B/ Press Adjust the volume with VOL +/–.
  • Page 35 Listening with better sound quality To listen from the headphones :  Connect the stereo headphones to  (headphone) jack. The built- in speaker will be automatically disconnected. To listen from an external speaker:  Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the ...
  • Page 36 When messages are played back  to the end of the last message When you play back or fast play back to the  end of the last message, “MESSAGE END” lights up for 5 seconds and the operation indicator lights up in green. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) When “MESSAGE END”...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Playback Sound By Amplifying Inaudible Sound - The Digital Voice Up Function

    Various playback modes You can select “1 FILE” playback (one message/file is played back once), “FOLDER” playback (all the messages/files in the selected folder are played back continuously), “ALL” playback (all the recorded messages/files are played back continuously) in the “PLAY MODE” menu (page 52).

  • Page 38: Adjusting The Playback Speed - Dpc (The Digital Pitch Control Function)

    Adjusting the playback speed – DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function) When you slide the DPC switch to “ON, ” you can adjust the playback speed between +200% and –75% of normal speed in the menu. The message is played back in natural tones thanks to the digital processing function.

  • Page 39: 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. During playback or stop, press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) for more than one second. A bookmark is added and “...

  • Page 40: Playing Back A Message At A Desired Time With An Alarm

    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 on a specified date, once every week, or at the same time every day.
  • Page 41 When the set date and time comes At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds and the selected message will be played back. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically at the beginning of that message.
  • Page 42 To cancel the alarm setting Follow steps 1 and 2 of “To change the alarm setting. ” In step 3, select “CANCEL” and press  . “CANCEL ALARM?” is displayed. Press  “YES, ” and press  . The alarm will be cancelled and the alarm indicator will disappear from the display window.

  • Page 43: Erasing Messages

    Erasing Messages ERASE 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. Erasing Messages one by You can erase unwanted messages, retaining all other messages.

  • Page 44: Erasing All Messages In A Folder

    Erasing All Messages in a Folder Select “ERASE ALL” in the menu (page 54).

  • Page 45: Editing Messages

    Editing Messages Dividing a Message into Two You can divide a message during playback, so that the message is divided into two parts and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message. By dividing a message, you can easily find the point you want to play back when you make a long recording such as at a meeting.

  • Page 46: Moving Message To A Different Folder

    Moving Message to a Different Folder  Note When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page 68). Select the message you want to move. Select “MOVE” in the menu and press  Press to select the ...

  • Page 47: Utilizing The Menu Function

    Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press to select the menu   item for which you want to make setting and then press ...

  • Page 48: Menu Settings

    Menu settings Menu items Settings REC MODE LP, SP, STLP, ST, STHQ MIC SENS LOW, HIGH LCF (LOW CUT) ON, OFF REC LEVEL AUTO_AGC, MANUAL ON, OFF DISPLAY ELAPSE, REMAIN, REC DATE n% (n=-75 - +200) EFFECT BASS1, BASS2, OFF EASY SEARCH ON, OFF PLAY MODE...
  • Page 49 Menu items Settings DETAIL MENU LIMITER ON, OFF SELECT INPUT MIC IN, AUDIO IN DATE&TIME MANUAL, AUTO FORMAT ERASE ALL DATA? USB CHARGE ON, OFF V-UP LEVEL MID, MAX Operation mode  : the setting can be made/ : the setting can be made/ ...
  • Page 50 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) REC MODE Sets the recording mode. STHQ*: You can record with high-quality stereo sound. You can record with better sound in stereo. STLP: You can record for a longer time in stereo. You can record with better sound (monaural sound). You can record for a longer time (monaural sound).
  • Page 51 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) REC LEVEL Sets to record using AGC or to record manually. AUTO_AGC*: The recording level is automatically adjusted, and you can record with distortion-free sound. You can set the microphone sensitivity by changing the setting of “MIC SENS. ” MANUAL: You can adjust the recording level manually (page 25).
  • Page 52 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) EFFECT Sets whether to emphasize bass sound during playback. OFF*: The EFFECT function does not work. BASS1: The bass sound is emphasized. BASS2: The bass sound is emphasized even more.  Note When playing back messages using a speaker, the EFFECT function does not work.
  • Page 53 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) ADD/OVER You can add a recording to a previously recorded message or an overwrite recording during playback. OFF*: You cannot add or overwrite a recording. ADD: You can add a recording. OVER: You can overwrite a recording. BEEP Sets whether a beep will be heard or not.
  • Page 54 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) BACKLIGHT Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. 10 SEC*: The backlight in the display window lights up for 10 seconds. 60 SEC: The backlight in the display window lights up for 60 seconds. OFF: The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation.
  • Page 55 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) ALARM Sets the alarm. NEW*: Set DATE for playback, SUN (Sunday), MON (Monday), TUE (Tuesday), WED (Wednesday), THU (Thursday), FRI (Friday), SAT (Saturday), or DAILY. LIST : A list of the message numbers, date, or the days of the week on which the alarm has already been set will be displayed.
  • Page 56 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) DATE & TIME Sets the clock. AUTO*: When the IC recorder is connected to a computer that is running the Digital Voice Editor, the clock will be automatically adjusted according to that computer. MANUAL: You can set the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence.
  • Page 57 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) USB CHARGE Sets whether batteries will be charged using a USB connection or not. ON*: The batteries will be charged. OFF: The batteries will not be charged.  Note If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet, you can charge batteries regardless this setting.

  • Page 58: Using The Ic Recorder With Your Computer

    Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software What You Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor Software The Digital Voice Editor software allows you to transfer the messages to your display monitor, to save them on your computer’s hard disk, and to play back and edit them.

  • Page 59: System Requirements

    System Requirements Operating Systems: Windows Vista® Home Basic Windows Vista® Home Premium Windows Vista® Business Windows Vista® Ultimate Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 or higher Windows® XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2 or higher Windows®...

  • Page 60: Installing The Software

    Note on transcribing a message When you use Dragon NaturallySpeaking® speech-recognition software to transcribe a message, your computer must also meet the system requirements that the Dragon NaturallySpeaking requires. For latest version and availability of Dragon NaturallySpeaking in each region, please refer to the following page: http://www.nuance.com/ Note on sending a voice e-mail When you use Microsoft®...
  • Page 61 When installing or uninstalling the software  in Windows Vista® Home Basic/Windows Vista® Home Premium/Windows Vista® Business/Windows Vista® Ultimate/Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher/ Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows® XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 2 or higher/ Windows®...
  • Page 62 Select [Digital Voice Editor], and then click [Install]. Follow the instructions on the screen to make the settings required for installation. If you have already installed a previous version of the Digital Voice Editor or any version of the “Memory Stick Voice Editor”...

  • Page 63: Uninstalling The Software

    When the dialog box used to select the language to be used for the help is displayed Click the language you want to use for the help. When the [Ready to Install the Program] window appears, click [Install]. The installation starts. When the [InstallShield Wizard Complete] window appears, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer...

  • Page 64: Connecting The Ic Recorder To Your Computer

     Note If you wish to move the software to another drive or directory after it is installed, you must uninstall the software first, and then re-install it. The software does not work properly if you just move the software files. ...

  • Page 65: Referring To The Help Files

     Notes Be sure to install the Digital Voice Editor  software before connecting the IC recorder to your computer. Otherwise, a message like [Found New Hardware Wizard] may appear when you connect the IC recorder to your computer. In this case, click [Cancel]. Do not connect more than two USB devices ...

  • Page 66: Playing Back Mp3 Files Using The Ic Recorder

    Playing Back MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder You can play back MP3 files on your computer using the IC recorder. There are two ways to copy the MP3 files to the IC recorder: using the Digital Voice Editor software, and dragging and dropping the file using Windows Explorer.

  • Page 67: Using Windows Explorer

    Using Windows Explorer  Note When you copy MP3 files using Windows Explorer rather than the Digital Voice Editor software, you can play back the MP3 files as usual, but you cannot add/overwrite the recording, divide files (messages), add bookmarks or add priority marks. Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB cable (page 64).

  • Page 68: Construction Of Folders And Files

    Construction of folders and files The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown on the right. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows: : Folders copied using the Digital Voice Editor software : Folders copied without using the Digital Voice Editor software...

  • Page 69: Using The Ic Recorder As A Usb Mass Storage Device

    The name of a folder in which MP3 files are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as it is, so it is convenient if you put an easy-to- remember name on the folder in advance. The IC recorder can recognize up to three levels of folders copied to the IC recorder, that is, up to Folder 4 shown in the figure.
  • Page 70 Port: USB port  Note The following systems are not supported: 64bit OS  OS other than the ones indicated above  Personally constructed PCs or operating  systems Upgraded OS  Multi-boot environment  Multi-monitor environment ...

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder 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 IC recorder cannot be  turned off with a display in the window.
  • Page 72 Symptom The operation indicator does not light. “MEMORY FULL” is displayed and you cannot start recording. “FILE FULL” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording. Recording is interrupted. Remedy “LED”...
  • Page 73 Symptom Remedy Noise is heard.     Recording level is low.   Playback speed is too fast  or too slow. “--:--” is displayed.  “--Y--M--D” or ” --:--” is  displayed on the REC DATE display. There are fewer menu ...
  • Page 74 The battery life on pages 15 and 16 is based on playback with  the medium volume level (using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)). The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder.
  • Page 75 Symptom Remedy “ ” or “ ” is  flashing instead of the remaining battery/ charging indicator. The battery life of the  rechargeable batteries is short.    The changed menu  setting does not function. The “UPDATING ...
  • Page 76 Symptom You cannot connect the IC recorder to a computer. The IC recorder does not operate. Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. Digital Voice Editor Refer to the Help files of the Digital Voice Editor software, too. Symptom The Digital Voice Editor software cannot be...
  • Page 77 Symptom Remedy The IC recorder or  “Memory Stick” cannot be properly connected.  The IC recorder does not  operate. Messages cannot be  played back./Playback  sound volume is too low.    Saved message files  cannot be played back or edited.
  • Page 78 Symptom Counter or slider moves incorrectly. There is noise. Operation is slow when there are many messages. Display does not work during saving, adding, or deleting of messages. It takes too long to convert a file format. The software ‘hangs’ when the Digital Voice Editor software starts up.

  • Page 79: Error Messages (Ic Recorder)

    Error Messages (IC recorder) Error message Cause/Remedy BATTERY LOW  LOW BATTERY  MEMORY FULL  FILE FULL  FILE DAMAGED  FORMAT ERROR  PROCESS ERROR   You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power.
  • Page 80 Error message SET DATE&TIME SET ADD/OVERWRITE NO FILE ALREADY SET PAST DATE/TIME NO SETTING FILE PROTECTED UNKNOWN DATA Cause/Remedy Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm.  “ADD/OVER” in the menu is set to “OFF. ” You cannot add a ...
  • Page 81 Error message Cause/Remedy CANNOT OPERATE   AUTO_AGC SETTING ONLY  MANUAL SETTING ONLY  CHANGE FOLDER  FULL SETTING  SYSTEM ERROR  If the selected file is an MP3 file, you cannot add priority marks or bookmarks, divide a message, add a recording, or an overwrite recording.

  • Page 82: System Limitations

    System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time. You cannot divide a message. You cannot display MP3 files in order.
  • Page 83 Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot make the A-B  repeat setting. You cannot enter lower-  case characters If messages on which bookmarks have been added using other IC recorders are copied to this IC recorder, the A-B repeat setting may not be made. Cancel the bookmarks first, and then make the A-B repeat setting.

  • Page 84: Additional Information

    Additional Information Recording with Other Equipment  Tape recorder, etc. To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (minijack, stereo) of other equipment using an audio connecting cable*.

  • Page 85: Using A Usb Ac Adaptor (Not Supplied)

    Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) To USB connector USB cable (supplied) You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). You can charge the batteries while you are using the IC recorder, so that it is useful when you want to record for a long time.
  • Page 86 * This is an approximation for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the batteries. It also takes more time if the temperature of the batteries is low, or if the batteries are changed while you are transferring data to the IC recorder.

  • Page 87: Precautions

    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 88: Specifications

    Specifications Capacity (User available capacity) ICD-SX68: 512MB (approx. 483MB=507,346,944Byte) ICD-SX78: 1GB (approx. 975MB=1,022,590,976Byte) ICD-SX88: 2GB (approx. 1.93GB=2,081,521,664Byte) A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area. Recording time See page 23. Frequency range STHQ : 80 Hz - 20,000 Hz ...
  • Page 89 Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls)(JEITA)* 30.8 × 119.3 × 14.9 mm (1 1/4 × 4 3/4 × 19/32 in.) Mass (JEITA)* 74 g (2.7 oz) including two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries * Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association) Supplied accessories...

  • Page 90: Index

    Index Symbols (repeat) A-B/ (priority) ...8 A-B Repeat ...38 Adding an Overwrite Recording ...29 Adding a Recording ...27 ADD/OVER ...53 ALARM ...55 Alarm ...10, 12, 40 BACKLIGHT...54 Batteries ...13 Battery life ...15 BEEP ...53 Bookmark ...10, 39 Built-in microphones ...8 Charging ...13 Connecting the IC Recorder to your Computer ...64...
  • Page 91 Index to Parts and Controls ...8 Display during playback and stop ...10 Display during recording ...11 Display window ...10 Front ...8 Rear ...9 LCF (LOW CUT) ...19, 50 LCF (Low Cut Filter) ...12 LED ...53 LIM (limiter) ...12 LIMITER ...19, 55 LP ...11, 23 Manual Recording Mode ...25 Menu ...47...
  • Page 92 SELECT INPUT...55 Setting the Clock ...17 SP ...11, 23 Specifications ...88 ST ...11, 23 Stand ...7, 19 STHQ ...11, 23 STLP ...11, 23 System Limitations ...82 Troubleshooting ...71 Digital Voice Editor ...76 IC Recorder ...71 USB AC Adaptor ...85 USB CHARGE ...57 USB Mass Storage Device ...69 V-UP ...9 V-UP LEVEL ...57...
  • Page 93  are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and  are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “MagicGate Memory Stick” is the trademark of Sony  Corporation. “LPEC” and are registered trademarks of Sony  Corporation. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby ...

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