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To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Notice for the customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold 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, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Table of Contents Checking the Contents of the Package ..7 Index to Parts and Controls ..8 Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source ...14 Inserting the batteries...14 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer ..15 When charging/replacing the batteries ..16 Step 2: Setting the Clock ..19 Continued directly from “Step 1: Preparing a Power Source” ...19 Setting the clock using the menu ...20 Step 3: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window ...21 Step 4: Preparations Required before Recording ..23 Turning the IC Recorder On or Off ..25 Turning the power off ...
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Recording from Other Equipment...50 To record using the synchronized recording function ..51 To record without using the synchronized recording function ...52 Playback Playing Back Messages ..54 Selecting the Playback Mode ...57 Playing back a specified section repeatedly – A-B Repeat ..58 Adjusting the Playback Speed – the DPC Function ..59 Reinforcing the Bass Sound ...60 Reducing Distortion to Make the Human Voice Clearer – the Noise Cut Function ..61 Adjusting the Playback Sound by Amplifying Inaudible Sound – the Digital Voice Up Function ..63 Adding a Bookmark ...64 Recording with Other Equipment ...66 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ..67 Editing Messages Erasing Messages...71 Erasing messages one by one ...71 Erasing all messages in a folder ...72 Moving a Message to a Different ...
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Copying Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back ..97 Construction of folders and files ...99 Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software ...101 What You Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor Software ...101 System requirements ...103 Installing the software ...104 Referring to the help files ..108 Transferring the files using the Digital Voice Editor software ..108 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device ..109 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..110 IC recorder ..110 Error messages ...120 System limitations ...123 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) ...125 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet ..126 Precautions ...
Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable batteries (2) Stereo headphones* (1) USB connecting cable (1) Wind Screen (1) Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) Cradle* (1) Stand (1) Carrying pouch (1) Microphone* (1) Battery case (1) Operating Instructions...
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* Connect the supplied or commercially available stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. To the (headphone) jack Rear Speaker HOLD switch (21, 26, 78) NOISE CUT switch (61) DPC switch (59) DIRECTNL (directional) switch (29) (microphone) jack (49, 51) (USB) connector (14, 95, 125) Battery compartment (14)
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Display window Display during playback and stop Operating mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation mode : stop : playback : review (fast backward)/ cue (fast forward) : backward/forward continuously Folder indicator : Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder. : Folder for messages/music copyed from a computer, which can only be played back. Elapsed time/Remaining time/ Recorded date and time indication Folder name/Message title/Artist name/File name indication Battery indicator When rechargeable batteries or dry- cell batteries are used, the indicator shows the remaining battery power. While the rechargeable batteries are charging, an animation appears. Message number The selected message number is displayed in the numerator and the total number of messages in the folder is displayed in the denominator. Priority marks Appear(s) when a message is set with priority mark(s).
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Repeat playback indicator : Appears when one message is played back repeatedly. : Appears when messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. : Appears when all the messages are played back repeatedly. Sound effect indicator Displays the “EFFECT” setting in the menu. : “BASS1” has been selected. The bass sound is reinforced. : “BASS2” has been selected. The bass sound is further reinforced. 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. , , : MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder , : LPCM files recorded using the IC recorder , , , , files recorded using the IC recorder. For details, see “Selecting the Recording Mode” (page 30). Displays one of the following when a file is transferred from the computer. : MP3 files transferred : LPCM files transferred : WMA files transferred Displays the following icon if the IC ...
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Remaining recording time indication Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours. If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours and minutes. If there is less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and seconds. Display during recording Operating mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation of the IC recorder. : recording : Flashes while recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function (flashing)
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If you press (record/pause) to pause recording when “VOR” is set to “ON” in the menu, only “ : Synchronized recording : Flashes while synchronized recording is set to pause. Recording level meter Recording level indicator Displays the current microphone sensitivity when recording. : To record for dictation or in a noisy place. : To record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. : To record with further high sensitivity. : To record music. Displays the recording level during manual recording. Elapsed recording time/Pre-recording standby time indication If more than 100 hours have elapsed since start of the recording, the time is displayed in hours and minutes. If less than 100 hours have elapsed since start of the recording, the time is displayed in hours, minutes and seconds. When “PRE REC” is set to “ON” in the menu, the pre-recording standby time is displayed in seconds between ” flashes. 0 and 5. Alarm indicator Recoding mode indicator Displays the recording mode set in ...
Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Inserting the batteries Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. Insert two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. Charge the batteries by connecting (USB) connector of the IC recorder to your computer.
When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain period of time, it is recommended that you charge the batteries continuously until “ displayed. If the battery 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. It also takes more time if the temperature of the batteries are low, or if the batteries are charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder. Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer ” is Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged. Make sure that the operation indicator is not flashing. Disconnect the USB connecting cable connected to the IC recorder from the USB connector of the computer.
Tips You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) (page 125). When replacing the batteries, messages recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the batteries. When replacing the batteries, the clock continues moving for a certain period of time after you remove the batteries. Notes While “ ” or “ ” is flashing instead of the battery indicator, you cannot charge the batteries. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C. If “USB CHARGE” in the “DETAIL MENU” menu is set to “OFF, ” you cannot charge the batteries using your computer. Set “USB CHARGE” to “ON” (page 92). During playback using the internal speaker, you cannot charge the batteries. When you use the IC recorder with rechargeable batteries, the battery indicator may not light fully. Clock setting display appears and the year section flashes when you insert ...
Battery life When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries Recording Playback through speaker LPCM 44/16 Approx. 19 hr. Approx. 16 hr. LPCM 22/16 Approx. 17 hr. Approx. 15 hr. MP3 192k Approx. 17 hr. Approx. 16 hr. MP3 128k Approx. 17 hr. Approx. 16 hr.
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The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to LPCM 44/16: LPCM file recorded using the IC recorder in stereo high-quality recording mode LPCM 22/16: LPCM file recorded using the IC recorder in stereo long play recording mode MP3 192k: MP3 file recorded using the IC recorder in stereo high-quality recording mode MP3 128k: MP3 file recorded using the IC recorder in stereo standard recording mode MP3 48k: MP3 file recorded using the IC recorder in monaural standard recording mode LPEC STHQ: LPEC stereo high quality recording mode LPEC ST: LPEC stereo standard recording mode LPEC STLP: LPEC stereo long play recording mode LPEC SP: LPEC monaural standard play recording mode LPEC LP: LPEC monaural long play recording mode Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data when an updating animation and “UPDATING ...
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, “SET DATE & TIME” appears, and then the year section flashes in the display window. Continued directly from “Step 1: Preparing a Power Source” Press month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, then press “EXECUTING….
Setting the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu. Select “DATE & TIME” in the menu. Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press or to select “DETAIL MENU, ” then press Press or to select “DATE & TIME, ” then press Press or “MANUAL”...
Press (stop) to return to the display of the stop mode. Tips Press /MENU to return to the previous operation. You can set the time display for the clock to “12-HOUR” or “24-HOUR” in the menu. When “12-HOUR” is set, “AM” or “PM” appears in the display window. Note If you do not press within one minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode. To display the current time Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to display the current time. Step 3: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window ...
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Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press to select “DETAIL MENU,” then press Press to select “MENU LANGUAGE,” then press Press to select the language that you want to use, then press ...
Step 4: Preparations Required before Recording Recording at a meeting Set “REC LEVEL” to “HIGH ” or “S-HIGH ” in the menu (page 33). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 29). Set “LCF (LOW CUT)” to “ON” in the menu to prevent noise caused by a projector, etc. (page 41). By placing the IC recorder on the stand, you can record with clear and low- noise sound, without vibration noise from the desk. Recording a musical performance Set “REC LEVEL” to “MUSIC in the menu to record more natural acoustic sound, with preventing sound distortion. For more realistic sound recording, you can adjust the recording level manually by setting “REC LEVEL” to “MANUAL” (page 35). Set “LIMITER” to “ON” in the menu ...
Approx. 2 to 3 m Place the IC recorder with its display window facing upward and the built-in microphones pointing at the sound source. Tripod (not supplied) Recording dictation (using the Sound source voice recognition software) Set “REC LEVEL” to “LOW ” in the menu (page 33). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” to ...
To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is about 2 - 3cm from the corner of your mouth. To minimize the sound of your breath in the recordings, do not hold the microphone directly in front of your mouth. To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, avoid recording in a noisy place. You cannot transcribe a message recording the voices of more than one person. Turning the IC Recorder On or Off When you are not using the IC recorder, you can prevent the batteries from getting weak quickly by turning the power off.
Turning the power off Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode. “HOLD” with the key mark and the current time is displayed, then “POWER OFF” is displayed. The IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. Turning the power on Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. The IC recorder turnes on, and an accessing animation is displayed. Tips When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder. When about 10 minutes have passed after you have turned on the IC recorder and left it without doing anything, the display goes off automatically. (Press any button to show the display.)
Recording Recording Messages Built-in directional microphone Built-in stereo microphones Operation indicator Select a folder. Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. Press or to select the folder in which you want to record messages, then press (headphone) jack /MENU ...
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The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message. Speak into the built-in microphones. Press (stop) to stop recording. The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording. Tips Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to 999 messages in each folder. You can make new folders or delete unwanted folders using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software (page 101). While recording, you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations, by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. Notes You cannot record a message in a transferred from a computer. If you press (record/pause) when you have selected a folder, the folder will be automatically ...
Do this pause Press (record/pause). recording* During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red and “ the display window. release pause Press (record/pause) and resume again. recording Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press review the Press current Recording stops and recording playback starts from the instantly** beginning of the message just recorded. review during Press and hold recording** recording or recording pause. Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound. After you ...
When the DIRECTNL switch is set to “OFF” When the DIRECTNL switch is set to “ON” Selecting the Recording Mode The IC recorder is compatible with 3 kinds of codec, LPCM (Linear PCM), MP3, and LPEC. The features offered by each are as follows. LPCM (Linear PCM): This is a WAV file and you can record the sound without compression, providing higher quality than MP3 or LPEC. On the other hand, the file size is very large, it takes time to transfer to a computer, and the available recording time is shorter than either MP3 /MENU...
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MP3: A standard method of sound compression, which can be played back using many different kinds of computers. We recommend this codec when you want to send recorded messages by mail or share them with other people. LPEC: A sound compression method provided solely by Sony. You can play back, edit, and convert files to an MP3 or WAV format using the supplied application software, “Digital Voice Editor” We recommend you use this software when you want to edit messages/music recorded using the IC recorder on a computer. When you record messages using the LPEC format, you can add bookmarks and/or priority marks to the messages. You can select the recording mode in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped. “REC MODE” is set to “MP3 you purchase the IC recorder. Press and hold the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press MODE,” then press Press ...
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MP3 192k : Stereo (44.1 kHz/192 kbps, MPEG1 Layer3) You can record with high-quality stereo sound. MP3 128k : Stereo (44.1 kHz/128 kbps, MPEG1 Layer3) You can record with stereo sound. MP3 48k : Monaural (44.1 kHz/48 kbps, MPEG1 Layer3) You can record with monaural sound. LPEC STHQ : Stereo (44.1 kHz/128 kbps) You can record with high-quality stereo sound. LPEC ST : Stereo (44.1 kHz/48 kbps) You can record with standard stereo sound. LPEC STLP : Stereo (44.1 kHz/24 kbps) You can record for a longer time with stereo sound. LPEC SP : Monaural (16 kHz/16 kbps) You can record with standard monaural sound. LPEC LP : Monaural (8 kHz/6 kbps) You can record for a longer time with monaural sound. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. Note You cannot set the recording mode while recording. Maximum recording time When all messages are recorded with ...
ICD-SX00 LPCM 44/16 mode LPCM 22/16 mode MP3 192k mode 3 hr. 10 min. 6 hr. 25 min. MP3 128k mode MP3 48k mode 35 hr. 25 min. 94 hr. 40 min. LPEC ST mode LPEC STLP mode 92 hr. 15 min. 177 hr.
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Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press to select “REC LEVEL,” then press Press to select recording level you want, then press LOW : To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound. HIGH : To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting, ...
Manual Recording Mode Built-in microphones Operation indicator When you set “REC LEVEL” to “MANUAL, ” you can adjust the recording level manually. Set “REC LEVEL” to “MANUAL” in the menu. For details, see “Setting the Recording Level” (page 33). Select a folder. Press selection window. Press folder in which you want to record ...
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OVER indicator Adjust the maximum level of the sound to about –12 dB. Press and hold or the sound level continuously. The sound level is also displayed as a number below the level meter. Make other settings for recording such as “LIMITER,” “LCF (LOW CUT),” etc., in the menu. Start recording. Press (record/pause). The operation indicator lights in red ...
Setting the Input Level Automatically to Prevent Sound Distortion – the Limiter Function /MENU During the stop or recording mode set “LIMITER” to “ON, ” and the input level is set automatically within the maximum input level to prevent the sound distortion which occurs when a sound that is too loud is input. A sound that is too loud is adjusted automatically to the proper level to prevent sound distortion. “LIMITER” is set to “ON” when you purchase the IC recorder. Press and hold the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press MENU,” then press Press ...
Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. Note When “REC LEVEL” is set to “LOW , ” “HIGH , ” “S-HIGH , ” or “MUSIC does not work. To cancel the limiter function Set “LIMTER” to “OFF” in step 4. Recording a Few Seconds in Advance, before Starting to Record – the Pre- , ”...
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This is useful to record during interviews or when making an open-air recording so that you will not miss the chance to start recording. Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the memory Press and hold (record/ Press (record/pause). pause) to enter the recording the standby mode. Recording starts. Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be ...
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Press and hold (record/pause) to enter the recording standby mode. Sounds for the last 0 to 5 seconds are buffered in the memory. Displays that the sound for 0 to 5 seconds are buffered in the memory. Press (record/pause) to start recording. The standby for recording mode is released, and recording starts. Sounds are saved for the 0 to 5 seconds prior to the point the button is pressed. Press (stop) to stop recording. ...
Cutting out Low Frequency – the LCF Function /MENU When you set the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to “ON” in the stop or recording mode, you cut out a frequency of lower than 200 Hz to reduce the roaring noise from wind, etc., this helps to record a sound source more clearly. The LCF function is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. Press and hold the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press (LOW CUT),” then press Press then press Press ...
Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound – the VOR Function You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON, ” to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. The VOR function is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. Press and hold the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press then press Press then press ...
The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and “ “ ” flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the VOR function Set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 3. Notes The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set “REC LEVEL” in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for an important recording, set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu. If you press (record/pause) to pause recording during VOR recording, only “ ” flashes. During synchronized recording (page 51), manual recording (page 35), and pre- recording (page 38), the VOR function does not work. Dividing a Message into Two During ” and Recording DIVIDE/ You can divide a message during ...
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Press DIVIDE/ during recording. An animation appears on the display and the new message number is added at the point you pressed the button. The message will be recorded as two messages, however recording continues without stopping. Message 1 Message 2 Message is divided. Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping. You can divide the currently recorded message during recording pause. Notes You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. For more information, see “System Limitations” on page 123. If 999 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot divide a message in that folder. Once a message is divided, you cannot ...
Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message Operation indicator When “ADD/OVERWRITE” 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. During playback of Message 3 Message 3 After adding a recording Message 3 Select the message to which you want to add a recording first. Press and hold the menu mode.
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Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. When the message to be added is played back, press pause). “ADD REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE” appears. For details on playback, see page 54. While “ADD REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE” is displayed, press (record/pause). The operation indicator will turn red. The new recording will be added at the end of the current message. Press (stop) to stop recording. ...
Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback Operation indicator When “ADD/OVERWRITE” in the menu is set to “OVERWRITE, ” 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. The starting point of an overwrite recording Message 2 Message 2 Added overwrite recording in Message 2 Select the message to which you want to add an overwrite recording first.
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Press to select “OVERWRITE,” then press Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. When the message to be overwritten is played back, press (record/pause). “OVERWRITE REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE” appears. For details on playback, see page 54. While “OVERWRITE REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE” is displayed, press ...
Press then press Press (record/pause) to start recording. The built-in microphones are automatically cut off. If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the recording level on the IC recorder. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. Note If “SELECT INPUT” is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 89). Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). to select “MIC IN,” ...
Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the supplied microphone or the ECM-TL1 headphone-type electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. Insert the earphone of the microphone into your ear, then, while holding the receiver to the ear with the earphone in it, connect the plug of the earphone to the jack of the IC recorder. Notes After you have made the connection, check the sound quality of the conversation and the recording level before you start recording. If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is recorded, the conversation may be recorded with lower level of sound. In this case, start recording after the conversation has started. The VOR function may not work, depending on the kind of telephone or the line condition. We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any inconvenience, even if you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder. Your dealer may not handle some of the ...
Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. To record using the synchronized recording function Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press to select “DETAIL MENU,” then press Press to select “SYNC REC,” then press ...
Press (record/pause) to start recording. “ ” flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode. Start playback on the component connected to the IC recorder. “ ” appears on the display and synchronized recording starts. The synchronized recording pauses when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and “ The IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when sound is detected. Notes During synchronized recording, you cannot divide a recording message (page 43), you cannot pause recording (page 29), you cannot record with the VOR function or you cannot record with the pre-recording function. Depending on the equipment connected to the IC recorder, the synchronized recording ...
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Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable*. “SELECT INPUT” appears in the display window. Press to select “AUDIO IN,” then press ...
Playback Playing Back Messages Operation indicator /MENU Select a folder. Press /MENU. Press or to select the folder, then press Press to select the message you want to play. (headphone) jack ...
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During playback you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. Listening with better sound quality To listen with the headphones : Connect the stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack. The built- in speaker will be automatically disconnected. To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active speaker (not supplied) to the (headphone) jack. Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (Easy Search) When “EASY SEARCH” is set to “ON” ...
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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” and the operation indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last message. If you press and hold END” is lit, the messages are played back rapidly, and normal playback will start at the point you release the button. If the last message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the message, press, hold to go to the end of the message, then press END” is lit to go back to the desired point. For messages other than the last one, go to the beginning of the next message and play ...
Playing back a message repeatedly During playback, press and hold until “ 1” appears. The selected message will be played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press again. Selecting the Playback Mode You can select the playback mode in the menu. Press and hold the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. /MENU /MENU to enter...
Press to select “PLAY MODE,” then press Press to select “1,” “ “ALL,” “ 1,” “ ,” or “ press A message is played back. Messages in one folder are played back continuously. All the messages are played back continuously. 1 One message is played back repeatedly. Messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. ALL All the messages are played back repeatedly. Press ...
To resume normal playback Press To stop A-B Repeat playback Press (stop). To change the segment specified for A-B Repeat playback During A-B Repeat playback, press (repeat) A-B/ again to specify a new starting point A. Then specify a new finishing point B, as in step 2. Notes You cannot set point A and point B at the very beginning (0.5 seconds from the beginning) or at the very end (0.5 seconds prior to the end) of the message. You cannot set point A and point B near a bookmark you have set (0.5 seconds before or after the bookmark). Adjusting the Playback Speed –...
Slide the DPC switch to “ON.” Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press to select “DPC,” then press Press to adjust the speed of the playback, then press You can set the speed by 10% for + setting and by 5% for – setting.
Press to select “EFFECT,” then press Press to select the bass sound you want for the playback, then press BASS 1 The bass sound is reinforced. BASS 2 The bass sound is further reinforced. The bass sound cannot be reinforced. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. ...
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When you are using the built-in speaker, the Noise Cut function does not work. During playback set the NOISE CUT switch to “ON.” High frequency sound Frequency frequency sound Notes The bass sound cannot be reinforced if the NOISE CUT switch is set to “ON. ” The effect of the Noise Cut function may be different depending on the condition of the recorded voice. To cancel the Noise Cut function High frequency noise such as Set the NOISE CUT switch to “OFF. ” an electronic device You can hear...
Adjusting the Playback Sound by Amplifying Inaudible Sound – the Digital Voice Up Function /MENU When you set “V-UP” to “MEDIUM” or “MAXIMUM, ” the low-level part of a recorded message is amplified, allowing you to hear even low/small voices more easily. Press and hold the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press then press Press “MEDIUM” or “MAXIMUM,” then press ...
To cancel the Digital Voice Up function Set “V-UP” to “OFF” in step 3. Adding a Bookmark /MENU DIVIDE/ 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. ...
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During playback or stop, press and hold DIVIDE/ (bookmark) at the position you want to add a bookmark. A bookmark is added and “ ” (bookmark) flashes three times. If you add a bookmark to a message that already has a bookmark, the previously added bookmark is deleted and a new bookmark is added at the newly specified point. To start playback at the bookmark Press or when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. When “ ” (bookmark) flashes once, press ...
Recording with Other Equipment To audio input connector Tape recorder, etc. (headphone) jack 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* (not supplied). Connect the (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (stereo minijack) of other equipment using an audio connecting cable*.
* Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) To the IC To the other recorder equipment RK-G139 Stereo Mini-plug mini-plug (monaural) RK-G136 Stereo Stereo mini-plug mini-plug Before you start recording, we recommend you to make trial recording first. Note Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ...
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Select the message you want to play back with an alarm. Enter the alarm setting mode. Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press or to select “ALARM, ” then press Press or to select “NEW, ” then press ...
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When the set date and time comes At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds while “ALARM” is displayed in the display window and the selected message will be played back. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically at the beginning of that message. To listen to the same message again Press , and the same message will be played back from the beginning. To stop the alarm before the playback starts Press (stop) while the alarm sound is heard. You can stop the alarm playback even when the HOLD function is activated. To change the alarm setting Select “ALARM”...
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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 or “YES, ” then press . The alarm will be cancelled and the alarm indicator will disappear from the display window. Notes You can set only one alarm each one message. When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set the alarm. When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot set the alarm (page 67). The alarm sounds even if you set “BEEP” to “OFF” in the menu (page 90). If the alarm time comes during recording, the alarm will sound after the recording is ...
Editing 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. Erasing messages one by one ERASE You can erase unwanted messages, retaining all other messages when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. Press ERASE while playing back the message you want to erase or press and hold ERASE while the IC recorder is in the stop mode.
To erase another message Proceed with the same steps again from the beginning. To erase a part of one message Divide the message into two messages first, then proceed with the same steps from the beginning. Erasing all messages in a folder Select the folder containing the messages you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.
Press to select “ERASE ALL,” then press “ERASE ALL?” appears. Press to select “YES,” then press “ERASING …” with animation appears and all messages in the selected folder will be erased. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. To cancel erasing Select “NO” in step 4, then press Moving a Message to a Different Folder ...
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Select the message you want to move. Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press to select “MOVE,” then press The message to be moved will be played back. Press to select the folder that you want to move the message into, then press “EXECUTING…” is displayed and the ...
Dividing a Message into Two DIVIDE 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 from which you want to play back when you make a long recording such as at a meeting. You can divide a message until the total number of messages in the folder reaches 999 or until the total number of messages in all folders reaches 1,012 if there are 5 Press DIVIDE/ you are playing back the message you want to divide. “DIVIDE? [DIVIDE] TO EXECUTE” appears with the message title or file name, and a message number. Press DIVIDE/ “DIVIDING…” with an animation appears, a new number is added to the newer part of the divided ...
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Notes You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. For more information, see “System Limitations” on page 123. When you divide a message with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title, and artist name. If you divide a message with priority mark(s), the priority mark(s) will be added to both parts of the divided message. If you divide a message at the position where you have set the bookmark, the bookmark will be deleted. The recording time of the latter half of the divided message will be the same time as that of the divided position. If you divide an LPCM or MP3 file recorded using the IC recorder, the recording time of the latter file will be the same time as the original file. If you divide a message during A-B repeat playback or one message repeat playback, the repeat setting will be cancelled. If more than 10 seconds have passed after step 1, you must start the procedure again from the beginning. You cannot divide a message other than the one recorded using the IC recorder (MP3/LPCM/WMA file transferred from a computer). Once a message is divided, you cannot ...
Adding Priority Mark(s) – the Priority Mark Function A-B/ You can add priority marks ( ) to important messages. There are four levels, “ ” (the most important), “ , ” “ , ” and no priority mark. You can add priority marks both in the stop mode, and in the playback mode. Select the message you want to mark. Press and hold A-B/ (priority). The “ ” indicator will flash. Press and hold A-B/ (priority) again to add the priority mark.
Preventing Accidental Operation – the HOLD function To prevent accidental operation, slide the HOLD switch in the direction of arrow in the recording or playback mode. “HOLD” with the key mark and the current time will appear for 3 seconds indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. To cancel the HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, cancel the HOLD function first to stop recording. Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press (stop).
Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu /MENU Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press menu item for which you want to make setting, then press Press setting that you want to set, then press ...
Menu settings Menu items Settings REC MODE MP3 LPCM LPEC REC LEVEL LOW , HIGH , S-HIGH , MUSIC MANUAL LCF (LOW CUT) ON, OFF ON, OFF DISPLAY ELAPSE, REMAIN, REC DATE n% (n = –75 - +200) V-UP MEDIUM, MAXIMUM, OFF EFFECT BASS1, BASS2, OFF EASY SEARCH ON, OFF PLAY MODE 1, , ALL, ADD/OVERWRITE ADD, OVERWRITE, OFF ERASE ALL ERASE ALL? ERASE ERASE BOOKMARK? BOOKMARK MOVE (Folder to be moved) , MP3 , MP3 ...
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Menu items Settings ALARM NEW, LIST DETAIL MENU LIMITER ON, OFF PRE REC ON, OFF SYNC REC ON, OFF SELECT INPUT MIC IN, AUDIO IN DATE&TIME AUTO, MANUAL TIME DISPLAY 12-HOUR, 24-HOUR FORMAT ERASE ALL DATA? BEEP ON, OFF ON, OFF BACKLIGHT 10 SEC, 60 SEC, OFF MENU European model : LANGUAGE ENGLISH, Pyccкий (Russian) Other model : ENGLISH, Pyccкий (Russian), (Korean), (Chinese), USB CHARGE ON, OFF Operation mode Stop mode ...
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) REC MODE Sets the recording mode. MP3 Monaural standard recording mode. MP3 Stereo standard recording mode. MP3 Stereo high-quality recording mode. LPCM Stereo long play high-quality recording mode. LPCM Stereo high-quality recording mode. LPEC Monaural long play recording mode. LPEC Monaural standard recording mode. LPEC Stereo long play recording mode. LPEC Stereo standard recording mode. LPEC Stereo high-quality recording mode. : : See page...
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) REC LEVEL Sets the microphone sensitivity. LOW : To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound. HIGH *: To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting, such as a recording made in a conference room or during interviews. S-HIGH : To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as a recording made in a spacious room. MUSIC To record more natural acoustic sound, as well as preventing sound distortion. MANUAL : During manual recording, you can adjust the recording level manually. LCF (LOW CUT) Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to cut a low frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind;...
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. The VOR function is activated when OFF*: The VOR function does not work. Note If “REC LEVEL” is set to “MANUAL, ” the VOR function does not work. DISPLAY Changes the display mode in the playback/stop mode. ELAPSE*: Elapsed playback time of one message REMAIN: The remaining time of one message REC DATE: Date recorded Sets the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function. When you set the DPC switch to “ON, ”...
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) V-UP A low-level portion of a recorded message can be amplified, allowing you to hear even low/small voices more easily. MEDIUM: Adjusts the V-UP function less finely. MAXIMUM: Adjusts the V-UP function more effectively. OFF*: The V-UP function does not work. EFFECT Sets whether to reinforce bass sound during playback. BASS1: The bass sound is reinforced.
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) PLAY MODE Sets the playback mode. 1: A message is played back and the IC recorder stops after playback. Messages in one folder are played back continuously and the IC recorder stops after playback. ALL: All the messages are played back continuously and the IC recorder stops after playback. One message is played back repeatedly. Messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. All the messages are played back repeatedly. ADD/OVERWRITE You can add a recording to a previously recorded message or an overwrite recording during playback. ADD: You can add a recording.
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) ERASE BOOKMARK The bookmark of the selected message will be cancelled. Press the bookmark and select a folder from which the bookmark is to be erased, then go to the menu window and select “YES. ” NO*: The erase function is cancelled. MOVE The selected message will be moved to the selected folder. Press the message and select a folder from which the message is to be moved. ALARM Sets the alarm. NEW*: Set DATE for playback, SUN (Sunday), MON (Monday), TUE ...
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) DETAIL MENU LIMITER Sets the input level automatically to prevent the sound distortion that occurs when a sound that is too loud is input. ON*: The LIMITER function is activated. OFF: The LIMITER function is cancelled. Note When “REC LEVEL” is set to “MANUAL, ” this setting is effective. PRE REC Allows you to record sound sources for a maximum of 5 seconds prior to the point when the recording is started.
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) SELECT INPUT Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the MIC IN*: Select when you record messages using an external microphone. AUDIO IN: Select when you record using other equipment. 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. TIME DISPLAY Sets the clock display. 12-HOUR: ...
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) FORMAT Sets the formatting of the drive after “ERASE ALL DATA?” has been displayed. YES: The drive will be formatted. NO*: The drive will not be formatted. Notes Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory. If you format the IC recorder using your computer, the sound may be interrupted unexpectedly and the recording time may be shortened. When you format the memory, all the data which you have stored in the IC recorder will be deleted. Once the data is deleted, you cannot retrieve it. BEEP Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been ...
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. ON*: During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes. OFF: The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during operation. Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or flashes even if “LED” is set to “OFF. ” 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 ...
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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. See page –...
Utilizing Your Computer What You Can Do Using the Computer You can do the following when you connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable. Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to save them (page ) You can copy the files and folders recorded on the IC recorder to save them. Copying files from your computer to the IC recorder and playing them back (page ) You can copy WAV/MP3/WMA files saved ...
Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.5) Pre-installed. Hardware Environment: Port: USB port Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft® Windows® operating systems Note The following systems are not supported: 64 bit versions of Windows® XP Any operating systems other than the ones indicated above Personally assembled PCs or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi-boot environments Multi-monitor environments For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: European model: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA Other models: http://www.sony-asia.com/support...
Connecting the IC recorder to your computer You can transfer the IC recorder data onto your computer by connecting the IC recorder to the computer. Use the USB connecting cable supplied with the IC recorder to connect the (USB) connectors of the IC recorder and your computer. The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the cable is connected. You can connect or disconnect the cable when the IC recorder and the computer are turned on or off. While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, “CONNECTING” is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder. Computer To USB connector of your computer (USB) connector USB connecting cable IC recorder Notes Do not connect more than two USB devices ...
Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged. Make sure that the operation indicator is not flashing. Disconnect the USB connecting cable connected to the IC recorder from the USB connector of the computer. On the Windows screen, left-click “Safely Remove Hardware” on the taskbar, and click “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device. ” On the Macintosh screen, drag the “IC ...
To copy a folder (Drag and drop) Click and hold, drag, and then drop. Copying Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back You can copy music or the other audio files (WAV/MP3/WMA) from your computer to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping without using the Digital Voice Editor software, and you can play them back using the IC recorder. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing music files using the IC recorder, is as follows. 48 kbps 128 kbps ICD-SX700 46 hr. 55 min.
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Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 95). On the Windows screen; open “My Computer” and make sure that “IC RECORDER” has been recognized. On the Macintosh screen; make sure that an “IC RECORDER” drive is displayed on the desk top. Copy the folder in which the music files are stored to the IC recorder. On the Windows screen using Explorer, and on the Macintosh screen using Finder, drag and drop the folder onto the IC recorder. The IC recorder can recognize up to 500 folders. You can copy up to 999 files to one folder and up to 5,000 files in total. Remove the IC recorder from your computer, then press select the folder you want.
Construction of folders and files The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows: : Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder (They have been already made when you purchase the IC recorder.) : Folder transferred from a computer (They are displayed when music files have been transferred from a computer.) Note A file cannot be played back, even if you transfer it to a VOICE folder. “IC RECORDER” Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder VOICE FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder copied from your computer Conversation MUSIC...
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The name of a folder in which music 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. Folders shown in the illustration are examples of folder names. The IC recorder can recognize up to three levels of folders copied to the IC recorder, that is, up to “OLDIES” shown in the figure. If you copy music files separately, they are classified as being in “NO FOLDER. ” Even if you transfer a file directly under the VOICE folder, the file cannot be played back. When you are going to transfer a file, transfer it into a folder in the VOICE folder. You can enter title, or artist name, etc., into music files. The titles and artist names can be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input them using the software you use to make the music files on your computer. Notes You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except for VOICE folders) or files to the root directory that is located immediately below “IC RECORDER” on the computer. This is due to FAT file system limitations. You cannot always transfer all files or folders, depending on either the number of characters you use in file or folder names, or the operating system. If no title, or artist name has been entered, “Unknown” will be displayed. If no title has been entered, a file name will be displayed. A title or artist name associated with an ...
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 messages that you have recorded using the IC recorder to your computer. You can save them on your computer, play them back, and edit them. You can also transfer music files saved on your computer to the IC recorder. Transferring messages recorded on the IC recorder to your computer You can save messages that you have recorded using the IC recorder on your computer’s hard disk, by message, by folder, or all messages at one time. You can select a format to be used to save those messages as follows; MSV (LPEC) ...
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the IC recorder using the computer. You can also save messages saved on your computer by converting the voice format to a more appropriate one. Other convenient uses You can send voice e-mail messages using MAPI e-mail software. You can transcribe your IC recorder messages using Dragon NaturallySpeaking® speech-recognition software (Only when Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 5.0 (or higher) Preferred or Professional Edition is installed on your computer). You can set/cancel the user name of the IC recorder, changing alarm settings, etc., on your computer. Using the CD Recording Tool for the Digital Voice Editor, you can play tracks of a CD in the computer’s CD drive, and save CD tracks onto the PC hard disk in a file format that the Digital Voice Editor supports. Saved files can then be transferred to an IC recorder using the Digital Voice Editor. Using the CD Burning Tool for the Digital Voice Editor, you can make your original music CD or data CD from files recorded using the IC recorder, or from files saved on your computer’s hard disk using the Digital Voice Editor. Use of the CD Recording Tool for DVE is limited to the personal purposes. ...
Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft® Windows® operating systems Display: High color (16bit) or more and 800×480 dots or more Internet access for Voice Mail function and CD database service Note The following systems are not supported: 64 bit versions of Windows® XP Any operating systems other than the ones indicated above Personally assembled PCs or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: European model: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA Other models: http://www.sony-asia.com/support...
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. Note on sending a voice e-mail When you use Microsoft® Outlook Express 5.0/5.5/6.0 to send a voice e-mail of a message, your computer must also meet the system requirements that the Outlook Express requires. Installing the software Install the Digital Voice Editor software on your computer’s hard disk. Notes 64 bit versions of Windows® XP are not supported. While installing the software do not connect or disconnect the USB connecting cable. The software may not be installed properly. When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows® 2000 Professional, make sure to log on Windows as the user name of “Administrator. ”...
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After installing, the Microsoft DirectX module is also installed depending on the operation system of your computer. This module is not deleted after uninstalling the software. Be sure to close all running programs before installing the Digital Voice Editor software. After installing the Digital Voice Editor software, do not install the “Memory Stick Voice Editor 1.0/1.1/1.2/2.0” software. The Digital Voice Editor will not work properly. (Using the IC recorder, you can save or edit the messages in the “Memory Stick”.) When the “Memory Stick Voice Editor 1.0/1.1/1.2/2.0” software has already been installed, installing the supplied software will automatically remove the “Memory Stick Voice Editor” software. (Messages are not removed.) Make sure that the IC recorder is not connected, then turn on your computer and start up Windows. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
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Select [Digital Voice Editor], 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” The dialog box used to uninstall a previous version of the Digital Voice Editor or any version of the “Memory Stick Voice Editor” will be displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall the software. The message files are not removed. Note If any illegal data modification is attempted, ...
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When the [InstallShield Wizard Complete] window appears, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. The computer will be restarted. When the computer has been restarted, installation is completed. Uninstalling the software When you wish to uninstall the software, follow the steps below. For Windows 000 or Windows XP Click [Start] and select [Settings], [Control Panel], then [Add or Remove Programs] or [Add/Remove Applications].
Referring to the help files For details on each operation, refer to the help files. Help Transferring the files using the Digital Voice Editor software Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable (page 95). Start the Digital Voice Editor software and transfer music or language files from your computer to the IC recorder.
Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device When the IC recorder is connected to your computer image data or text data on the computer, as well as messages or files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored in the IC recorder. For details on the system requirements, see page 94. Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable (page 95). On the Windows screen; open “My Computer” and make sure that “IC RECORDER” has been recognized. On the Macintosh screen; make sure that an “IC RECORDER” drive is displayed on the desk top. Copy the folder of the data files to be stored to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping.
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 The IC recorder cannot be turned off. The IC recorder cannot be turned on. Display does not disappear. Display appears blurred. The IC recorder does not operate. No sound comes from the speaker. Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged Remedy Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow when the IC recorder is stopped (page 25). The HOLD switch is set. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that of the arrow (page 25). Remove the protective film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 14). The batteries are weak (page 16). The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch (page 78). (If you press any button, “HOLD” will flash for 3 seconds.) The volume is turned down completely (page 54).
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Symptom Remedy 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. “LED” is set to “OFF” (page 91). Display the menu and set “LED” to “ON. ” The memory is full. Erase some of the messages (page 71) or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer. 999 messages have been recorded in the selected or 1,012 messages (when there are 5 folders) in total have been recorded. Therefore you cannot record another message, divide a message or move a message. Erase some of the messages (page 71) or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer. As a factory setting, “ADD/OVERWRITE” in the menu is set to “OFF. ” Display the menu and change “ADD/OVERWRITE” to “ADD” or “OVERWRITE” (pages 45, 47). The remaining memory capacity is insufficient. The overwritten part will be deleted after the overwriting part finishes recording. Therefore, you can only overwrite within the ...
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Symptom Noise is heard. Recording level is low. When recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or not strong enough. Playback speed is too fast or too slow. Remedy An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was recorded. The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording. Clean the plug. The (headphones) plug is dirty. Clean the plug. Noise may be heard during recording pause of an MP3 file, VOR recording, or synchronized recording. Noise may also be heard at the point where you add a recording or overwrite a recording. “REC LEVEL” is set to “LOW . ” Display the menu and set “REC LEVEL” to “HIGH ” or “S-HIGH “(page 33). When “REC LEVEL” is set to “MANUAL, ” adjust the recording level ...
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Symptom Remedy “--:--” is displayed. “--y--m--d” or ” --:--” is displayed. There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu. The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied Digital Voice Editor software. The battery life is short. There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using the IC recorder. You have not set the clock (page 19). The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the message when the clock was not set. The menu items displayed are different depending on the operation modes (stop mode, playback mode, and recording mode) (pages 80, 81). The IC recorder requires a certain amount of memory for system operation. That amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for the difference. The battery life on page 17 is based on playback with the volume level set to 20. The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder. Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the batteries are consumed slightly. The battery life in this case varies depending on humidity or other environmental conditions. ...
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Symptom While you are charging the batteries, no animation of the battery indicator is displayed. The animation of the battery indicator disappears in the middle of charging. “ ” or “ ” is flashing instead of the battery indicator. The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short. The changed menu setting does not function. Remedy You are not using rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity. The USB connecting cable is not connected properly. “USB CHARGE” of “DETAIL MENU” is set to “OFF” in the menu. To charge the batteries using your computer, set it to “ON. ” While playing back messages using the built-in speaker, you cannot charge the batteries. Rechargeable batteries other than NH-AAA have been inserted. The rechargeable batteries have deteriorated. While playing back messages using the built-in speaker, you cannot charge the batteries.
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Symptom Remedy The “UPDATING DATABASE... ” display does not disappear. You cannot connect the IC recorder to a computer. It takes time to start up the IC recorder. The IC recorder does not operate correctly. The IC recorder does not operate. The IC recorder is not recognized by your computer. A folder/file cannot be transferred from your computer. The file transferred from your computer cannot be played back. If the IC recorder is required to process excessive amount of data, “UPDATING DATABASE... ” may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the message disappears. Refer to the help files of the Digital Voice Editor 3 software.
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Symptom A file name is not displayed. Playback sound becomes loud unexpectedly. Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. Remedy If an LPEC, MP3, or WMA file has no title, a file name is displayed instead. If you want to display a title, enter it using computer. The title/artist name of an LPCM file cannot be displayed as title/artist name is not supported. In this case a file name is displayed. “V-UP” is set to “MAXIMUM” or “MEDIUM. ” Set it to “OFF” (page 85).
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Digital Voice Editor Refer to the Help files of the Digital Voice Editor software, too. Symptom Remedy The Digital Voice Editor software cannot be installed. The IC recorder or “Memory Stick” cannot be properly connected. The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small. Check the hard disk and memory space. You are trying to install the software into the operating system that the Digital Voice Editor software does not support. In Windows Vista® Ultimate/Windows Vista® Business/ Windows Vista® Home Premium/Windows Vista® Home Basic/Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows® XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher, you log on as a user name belonging to a user account with limitations. Make sure to log on as a user name with the “Computer administrator” user account. In Windows® 2000 Professional, make sure to log on as the user name of “Administrator. ” Check that the installation of the software has been successful. Also check the connection as follows: When using an external USB hub, connect the IC recorder directly to the computer. Disconnect and then connect the cable with the IC recorder. ...
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Symptom Messages cannot be played back./Playback sound volume is too low. Saved message files cannot be played back or edited. 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. Remedy No sound board is installed. No speaker is built-in or connected to the computer. The volume of the sound is turned down. Turn up the volume on the computer. (Refer to the instruction manual of the computer.) The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the “Increase Volume” feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder. You cannot play back a message whose file format the Digital Voice Editor software does not support. Depending on the file format, you cannot use part of editorial features of the software. This happens when you play back messages that you divided, combined, overwrote, or added a recording. Save a message on your computer first, and then add it to the IC recorder. Select the saving file format that suits the IC recorder you use. When the total number of messages increases, the operation ...
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Symptom Remedy The software ‘hangs’ when the Digital Voice Editor software starts up. Do not disconnect the connector of the IC recorder while the computer is communicating with the IC recorder. Otherwise the computer operations become unstable or the data inside the IC recorder may be damaged. There may be conflict between the software and other driver or application. Do not install the “Memory Stick Voice Editor” software and the Digital Voice Editor Ver. 2x software after you installed the Digital Voice Editor software. The Digital Voice Editor software may not operate properly.
Error messages Error message BATTERY LOWER-LEVEL LOW BATTERY MEMORY FULL FILE FULL FILE DAMAGED FORMAT ERROR PROCESS ERROR Cause/Remedy You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power. Prepare new batteries to replace the current ones. Batteries are exhausted. Replace the old batteries with new ones. Or charge the rechargeable batteries or replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones. The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient. Erase some messages before recording. When there are already 999 messages in the selected folder or the total number of the file stored in the IC recorder becomes maximum, you cannot record a new message. Erase some messages before recording a message. You cannot play or edit messages, because the data of the selected file is damaged. The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer because there is no copy of the control file required for operation. Format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu. The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then re-insert the batteries. Save a backup copy of your data and format the IC recorder ...
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Error message Cause/Remedy SET DATE&TIME SET ADD/OVERWRITE NO FILE ALREADY SET PAST DATE/TIME NO SETTING FILE PROTECTED UNKNOWN DATA Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm. “ADD/OVERWRITE” in the menu is set to “OFF. ” You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording. The selected folder does not have any messages. You cannot move a message or set the alarm, etc., because of this. You set the alarm to play back a message at a date and time previously set on another message. Change the alarm setting. You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time. If you have not set the alarm, the alarm list will not be displayed. Make the alarm setting for “NEW. ” If you have not set any bookmark on a message, you cannot cancel it. The selected message is protected and is now a “Reading only” file. You cannot erase it. Cancel “Reading only” on your computer to edit the message using the IC recorder. The data does not have a file format which the IC recorder ...
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Error message CANNOT OPERATE INVALID IN MANUAL SETTING MANUAL SETTING ONLY FULL SETTING NEW TRACK CHANGE FOLDER INVALID IN [NOISE CUT] ON SYSTEM ERROR Cause/Remedy If the selected file is an LPCM file or an MP3 file, you cannot add priority marks or bookmarks. If the selected file is a WMA file, you cannot add priority marks or bookmarks, divide a message, add a recording, or overwrite a recording. If “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot add priority marks or bookmarks, divide a message, add a recording, or overwrite a recording. You cannot move a message or divide a message, because there is more than one folder that has files with same name. Change the file names. “REC LEVEL” in the menu is set to “MANUAL. ” The VOR function does not work and you cannot set the microphone sensitivity. “REC LEVEL” in the menu is not set to “MANUAL. ” The LIMITER function does not work. You can set up to 30 alarms. Cancel unwanted alarms. When the recording message/music file size exceeds the maximum size limit (1GB for MP3 or LPEC files, 2 GB for LPCM ...
System limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time. You cannot display music files in order. A message/music file is automatically divided. You cannot enter lower- case characters. “ ” is displayed in place of a folder name, title, artist name, or file name. When you set A-B Repeat playback, the set positions move a little. If you record messages in a mixture of the recording modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum LPCM 44/16 mode recording time to the maximum LPEC LP mode recording time. The sum of the number on the counter (elapsed recording time) and the remaining recording time may be less than the IC recorder’s maximum recording time. If you have transferred music files using your computer, those files may not be copied in order of transfer because of the System limitations. The message/music file has reached the maximum size limit (1 GB for an MP3 or LPEC file, 2 GB for an LPCM file), therefore ...
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Symptom You cannot divide a message while you are recording. When you divide a message during recording, the recording is interrupted at the beginning of the divided message. Cause/Remedy If there is insufficient memory available, you may not divide a message. Depending on the remaining memory, the recording may be interrupted at the beginning of the divided message.
Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) To the (USB) connector USB connecting cable You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor AC-U50A (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. Note Your dealer may not handle some of the optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. Connect the USB connecting cable supplied to the (USB) connector of the IC recorder. Connect a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to the USB connecting cable.
When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it is recommended that you charge the batteries repeatedly until “ displayed. If the battery 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. It also takes more time if the temperature of the batteries is low, or if the batteries are charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder. Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Follow the procedures below; otherwise, ” is data may be damaged. If you are recording or playing back a message, press (stop) to put the IC recorder into the stop mode.
During recording (the operation indicator lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the operation indicator flashes in orange), the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to the AC outlet. the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the AC outlet. Doing so may damage the data. If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, the start-up window may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display disappears from the display window. While a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) is being used, the battery indicator does not appear in the display window. Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 2.4 V or 3.0 V DC. Use two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries or two LR03 (size AAA) 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 ...
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On noise Noise may be heard when the unit 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 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. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on a tape recorder or to a computer, etc.
Specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) ICD-SX700: 1 GB (approx. 970 MB =1,017,610,240 Byte) ICD-SX800: 2 GB (approx. 1.9 GB =2,047,737,856 Byte) A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area. Recording time* See page 32. When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the batteries with new ones in the midst of recording. For details on the battery life, refer to page 17. Frequency range LPCM 44/16: 50 - 20,000 Hz LPCM 22/16: 50 - 10,000 Hz MP3 192k: 50 - 16,000 Hz MP3 128k: 50 - 16,000 Hz MP3 48k: 50 - 14,000 Hz LPEC STHQ: 50 - 20,000 Hz LPEC ST: 50 - 16,500 Hz LPEC STLP: 50 - 7,000 Hz LPEC SP: 50 - 6,000 Hz ...
Input/Output Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) input for plug in power, minimum input level 0.9 mV, 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) output for 8 - 300 ohms headphones USB connector High-Speed USB compatible Playback speed control (DPC) –75% to +200% Power requirements Two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries: 2.4 V DC Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3.0 V DC Operating temperature 5˚C - 35˚C Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA)* 31.3 × 130.0 × 15.4 mm Mass (JEITA)* Approx. 75 g including NH-AAA rechargeable batteries Measured value by the standard of JEITA ...
Index A-B Repeat ...58 Adding an Overwrite Recording ..47, 86 Adding a Recording ..45, 86 Adjusting the volume ..29, 54 Alarm ..67, 87 Battery ...7, 14, 16 Battery indicator ..14, 16 Battery life ...17 Beep ..90 Bookmark ...64, 87 Built-in microphones ..28, 36 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer ..95 Copying Files from Your Computer ..97 Copying Files to Your Computer ..96 Cue ...55 Cutting out low frequency ..41, 83 Digital Voice Editor ...
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Index to Parts and Controls Display window ..10 Front ...8 Rear ...9 LCF function ..41, 83 LPCM 22/16 ..17, 30, 32, 82 LPCM 44/16 ..17, 30, 32, 82 LPEC LP ... 17, 30, 32, 82 LPEC SP ... 17, 30, 32, 82 LPEC ST... 17, 30, 32, 82 LPEC STHQ ..17, 30, 32, 82 LPEC STLP ..17, 30, 32, 82 Maintenance...128 Manual Recording Mode ..35 Menu ADD/OVER WRITE ..80, 86 ALARM ..81, 87 BACKLIGHT ...81, 91 BEEP ...81, 90 DATE & TIME ...
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Message number ..10 Monitoring the recording ...29 Moving a Message ..73, 87 MP3 128k ... 17, 30, 32, 82 MP3 192k ... 17, 30, 32, 82 MP3 48k ..17, 30, 32, 82 MP3 file ... 30, 97, 129 Noise ..128 Pause recording ..29, 43, 52 Playback mode ..57, 86 Playing Back Messages ..54 Precautions ..127 Preparing a Power Source ..14 Priority Mark(s) ..77 Rechargeable battery...7, 14, 16 Recording from a telephone ..50 Recording from other equipment ...50 Recording level ...33, 83 Recording Messages...27...
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USB AC adaptor ...125 USB charging ..92 USB mass storage device ..109 Voice up ..63, 85 VOR function ...42, 80, 84 WMA file ..97, 129...