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1. Menu items Settings Initial setting See page PLAY MODE Sets the playback mode 56 1 A message is played back and the IC recorder stops after playback a 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 S1 One message is played back repeatedly SE Messages in one folder are played back repeatedly GS ALL All the messages are played back repeatedly ADD OVERWRITE You can add a recording to a previously recorded message 43 45 or an overwrite recording during playback ADD You can add a recording OVERWRITE You can overwrite a recording OFF You cannot add or overwrite a recording ERASE ALL All messages in the selected folder will be erased 71 Press FXYYMENU to return to the folder window before erasing the messages and select a folder from which all messages are to be erased then go to the menu window and select YES NO The erase function is cancelled a uonoung nuay y buizijyAA 85 86 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page ERASE BOOKMARK The bookmark of the selected message will be cancelled 64 Press PXYMENU to return to the folder window before erasing he bookmark and select a folder from which the bookmark is o be erased then go to the menu window and select YES O The erase function is cancelled MOVE ALARM
2. speaker headphones 5 ly l 7 MP3 48k MP3 file recorded using the IC LPCM44 16 Approx 19hr__ Approx 16hr _ Approx 20 hr recorder in monaural standard recording LPCM 22 16 Approx 17 hr Approx 15 hr Approx 18 hr mode MP3 192k Approx 17hr Approx 16hr Approx 20 hr LPEC STHQ LPEC stereo high quality MP3 128k Approx 17 hr Approx 16 hr Approx 20 hr recording mode 9 PF H MP3 48K7 Approx 19ht Approx 16hr Approx 20h LPEC ST LPEC stereo standard recording mode LPECSTHQ Approx 14hr Approx 15hr Approx 18 hr 10 LPEC STLP LPEC stereo long play recording LPEC ST Approx 15hr Approx 16 hr Approx 19 hr mode LPECSTLP Approx 17h Approx 16hr Approx 20 hr LPEC SP LPEC monaural standard play LPEC SP Approx 17 hr Approx 17 hr Approx 21 hr recording mode LPEC LP Approx 19 hr Approx 18 hr Approx 22 hr a LP LPEC monaural long play recording Music file Approx 16 hr Approx 19 hr ees WMA 128kbps ality Note while accessing hr hours The IC recorder is accessing data when an updating animation and UPDATING 1 The battery life may shorten depending on DATABASE appear in the display how you operate the IC recorder window or the operation indicator When playing back music through the flashes in orange While the IC recorder internal speaker with the volume level set to is accessing data do not remove the 20 batteries or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor
3. Playing back a specified section repeatedly A B Repeat s 57 Adjusting the Playback Speed the DPC Function Reinforcing the Bass Sound Reducing Distortion to Human Voice Clearer the Noise Cut FUNCTION eee 60 Adjusting the Playback Sound by Amplifying Inaudible Sound the Digital Voice Up Function 62 Adding a Bookmark eessssssesssssssesseensseee 63 Recording with Other Equipment 65 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alar M ssssssisesisssiesissessen 66 Editing Messages Erasing Messages nyireni 70 Erasing messages one by one 70 Erasing all messages in a folder 71 Moving a Message to a Different FOI E ste rth EE 72 Dividing a Message into TWO 74 Adding Priority Mark s the Priority Mark FUNCTION wees 76 Preventing Accidental Operation the HOLD functi Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 78 Utilizing Your Computer What You Can Do Using the COMPUTET wareesssssessessssesnsesnssessseensesns 92 System requirements for your COMPUTE nenna 93 Connecting the IC recorder to your COMPUTE nnn e a 94 Disconnecting the IC recorder from YOUR compP tET S nA ennnen 95 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to YOUR COMPUTER rer 95 Copying Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them BACK iss itste git E E E Race acta 96 Construction of folders and files
4. 3 Press e lt or PPI to select recording level you want then press Hi REC LEVEL _ HIGH mieli gt LOW LOW To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth a sound near the IC recorder or a loud sound HIGH 4 To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting such as a recording made in a conference room or during interviews S HIGH 8 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 4 Press ll stop to exit the menu mode Manual Recording Mode Built in microphones Operation indicator When you set REC LEVEL to MANUAL you can adjust the recording level manually il Bulpsod0y 33 1 Set REC LEVEL to MANUAL in the menu For details see Setting the Recording Level page 32 2 Select a folder Press MENU to display the folder selection window Press k or BPI to select the folder in which you want to record messages then press B I 3 Press and hold record pause The IC recorder enters the record standby mode When you speak into the microphone the level meter in the display window moves 4 Press l or PPI to adjust the recording level depending on the sound source
5. E Folder for messages recorded using he IC recorder They have been already made when you purchase he IC recorder a Folder transferred from a computer They are displayed when music files have been transferred from a computer H Note A file cannot be played back even if you transfer it to a VOICE folder 98 IC RECORDER Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder Folder copied from your computer OLDIES 1 The name of a folder in which music files are Folders shown in the illusti examples of folder names 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 ration are 2 The IC recorder can recognize up to three evels of folders copied to the IC recorder hat is up to OLDIES shown in the figure 3 If you copy music files separately they are 4 Even if you transfer a file d classified as being in NO FOLDER irectly 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 VOIC Tip E folder You can enter title or artist name etc into music files The titles and ar ist 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 H Note e You cann
6. m 8 2 E gt gt a lea PI f5 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 35 is adjusted automatically to the proper level to prevent sound distortion LIMITER is set to ON when you purchase the IC recorder 1 Press and hold 2 MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press lt 4 or PPI to select DETAIL MENU then press BM ALARM gt z REC MODE __ MP3 I3 3 Press lt 4 or PPI to select LIMITER then press BM USB CHARGE ON a PRE REC OFF 4 Press 44 or PPI to select ON then press Ml LIMITER ON OFF 36 5 Press ll stop to exit the menu mode H Note When REC LEVEL is set to LOW HIGH 49 S HIGH 4 or MUSIC the limiter function does not work To cancel the limiter function Set LIMTER to OFF in step 4 This is useful to record during interviews e Recording a Few or when making an open air recording Seconds in Advance so that you will not miss the chance to e start recording before Starting to Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the memory Record the Pre pc das e e Recording Function ress and hold record Press r
7. 9 Press Ml stop to stop recording H Notes f you start recording with pre recording unction using the built in microphones a click noise may be recorded when you press record pause To record with pre recording function we recommend using an external microphone When the remaining recordable time is less han 10 seconds the pre recording function is disabled When 60 minutes have passed after the C recorder entered the standby mode he standby mode will be cancelled and recording stops f you stop recording before step 8 sounds buffered in the memory will not be saved To cancel the pre recording function Set PRE REC to OFF in step 4 Cutting out Low Frequency the LCF Function 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 il Bulpsod0y 39 1 Press and hold 2 MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press lt 4 or PPI to select LCF LOW CUT then press BM REC LEVEL _ HIGH lt VOR OFF z 3 Press lt 4 or PPI to select ON then press w E CFILOW CUT 4 Press ll stop to exit the menu mode To cancel the LCF function Set LCF LOW CUT
8. Adjust the maximum level of the sound to be recorded to about 12 dB on the level meter according the sound source If QR is displayed press ke or PPI and adjust the recording level down so that OME is not displayed to prevent sound distortion 34 OVER indicator Adjust the maximum level of the sound to about 12 dB L LEV R 06 0 00 00 9h00m cio ca Press and hold k lt or BPI to change the sound level continuously The sound level is also displayed as a number below the level meter 5 Make other settings for recording such as LIMITER LCF LOW CUT etc in the menu 6 Start recording Press record pause The operation indicator lights in red and REJ is displayed You do not need to press and hold record pause while recording Speak into the built in microphone 7 Press ll stop to stop recording O Tip The settings you have set for the manual Setting the Input recording mode are saved after the recording Level Automatically inished or the recording level is switched to settings other than MANUAL such as Low You can start the manual recoding with the same to Prevent Sound settings the next time Distortion the H Notes Limiter Function nthe manual recording mode you cannot record with the VOR function page 40 nthe manual recording mode you cannot review the current recording even if you w press gt D q 2 A
9. Built in microphone directional 27 34 Built in microphones stereo 27 34 Operation indicator 16 18 26 53 90 Display window 10 DIVIDE bookmark button 42 64 74 12 13 14 15 16 E folde MENU button 26 53 78 Q headphone jack 28 54 65 record pause button 26 28 38 E stop button 27 53 68 78 P amp P cue fast forward button 26 53 54 64 78 gt Bf play stop enter button 28 53 55 78 K review fast backward button 26 53 54 64 78 VOL volume button 28 53 G repeat A B priority button 57 76 ERASE button 70 Opening for a handstrap A handstrap is not supplied Connect the supplied or commercially Rear available stereo headphones to the headphone jack If unwanted noise is heard wipe the headphones plug clean To the Q headphone jack 17 Speaker 18 HOLD switch 21 25 77 19 NOISE CUT switch 60 20 DPC switch 58 21 DIRECTNL directional switch 28 22 microphone jack 47 50 23 lt gt USB connector 14 94 124 24 Battery compartment 14 10 Display window Display during playback and stop Lesson Piano concertos l 12n al 2nS4m 6s me a a 12 13 Displays t
10. 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 DPC Sets the DPC Digital Pitch Control function 58 When you set the DPC switch to ON you can adjust the speed of the playback in a range from 200 to 75 Set the speed by 10 for setting and by 5 for setting 30 a uonoung nuayy y uzan 833 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page V UP A low level portion of a recorded message can be 62 amplified allowing you to hear even low small voices more easily MAXIMUM Adjusts the V UP function more effectively MEDIUM Adjusts the V UP function less finely OFF The V UP function does not work EFFECT Sets whether to reinforce bass sound during playback 59 BASS1 The bass sound is reinforced BASS2 The bass sound is further reinforced OFF The EFFECT function does not work H Note When playing back messages using a built in speaker the EFFECT function does not work EASY SEARCH Sets the easy search function 54 ON You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing PP A and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing Ke This function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recording OFF The easy search function does not work When you press Kd or BPI a message will be moved forward or backward 847
11. The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press kaa or PPI to select V UP then press Ml DPC EFFECT 30 OFF x 3 Press lt 4 or PPI to select MAXIMUM or MEDIUM then press Hl EMMIS MEDIUM MAXIMUM You can adjust the Digital Voice Up function more effectively MEDIUM You can adjust the Digital Voice Up function less finely OFF The Digital Voice Up function does not work 4 Press Ml stop to exit the menu mode To cancel the Digital Voice Up function Set V UP to OFF in step 3 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 g yoeqheld 63 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 K lt or BPI when the IC recorder is in the stop mode When bookmark flashes once press B I To delete the bookmark 1 Press and hold BY MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press k or PPI to select ERASE BOOKMARK then press B I ERASE BOOKMARK is displayed 3 Press K
12. p s ess w Bupa 75 1 Select the message you want to Adding Priority mark Heard the Priority 2 Press and hold GA B priority Mar Function The indicator will flash 3 Press and hold GA B x priority again to add the priority mark Each time you press and hold GA B the priority mark s will change as follows gt No mark gt x xx gt took H Notes e You cannot add priority marks to an LPCM MP3 or WMA file e When Bais displayed for the folder indicator you cannot add a priority mark SSASSN 1 gt You can add priority marks to important messages There are four levels xx the most important Fo and no priority mark You can add priority marks both in the stop mode and in the playback mode 76 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 w HOLD 1 23pm To cancel the HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow H Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording cancel the HOLD function first to stop recording rel Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated
13. 98 Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor SOWA E a E A 100 What You Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor Software wesc 100 System requirements Installing the software Referring to the help files 107 Transferring the files using the Digital Voice Editor Software esses 107 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device Troubleshooting Troubleshooting IC recorder Error messages System limitations Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor not supplied o cesessesssessessssessseensseenseene 124 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder 1 Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries 2 or NH AAA size AAA rechargeable batteries 2 A Stereo headphones 1 Wind Screen 1 Q Application Software Digital Voice Editor CD ROM Cradle 1 Carrying pouch 1 Battery case 1 Operating Instructions The cradle and battery case are supplied with some models in some regions only You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Index to Parts and Controls Refer paren Front Or A Oo N o the pages indicated in heses for details
14. The selected message will be moved to the selected folder 2 Press MENU to return to the folder window before moving he message and select a folder from which the message is to be moved Sets the alarm 66 EW 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 EDIT You can change the selected date or day of the week CANCEL You can cancel the alarm on the selected date or on a day of the week Menu items Settings Initial setting See page 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 H Note When REC LEVEL is set to MANUAL this setting is effective 35 PRE REC Allows you to record sound sources for a maximum of 5 seconds prior to the point when the recording is started Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the memory ON The pre recording function is activated OFF The pre recording function is cancelled 37 SYNC REC When set to ON the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds and the IC recorder starts recording aga
15. V UP EDIUM MAXIMUM OFF O Q EFFECT BASS1 BASS2 OFF Q EASY SEARCH ON OFF O O PLAY MODE 1B ALS 1 9 BS ALL O O ADD OVERWRITE ADD OVERWRITE OFF O ERASE ALL ERASE ALL YES NO O ERASE ERASE BOOKMARK YES NO O BOOKMARK OVE Folder to be moved O O g uompuny nuay y uzan 79 Menu items Settings Operation mode O the setting can be made the setting cannot be made Stop Playback Recording mode mode mode ALARM NEW LIST DETAIL MENU O O LIMMITER ON OFF O PRE REC ON OFF O SYNC REC ON OFF Oo SELECT INPUT IC IN AUDIO IN O O DATE amp TIME AUTO MANUAL O TIME DISPLAY 12 HOUR 24 HOUR O FORMAT ERASE ALL DATA YES NO O BEEP ON OFF O LED ON OFF Oo BACKLIGHT 10 SEC 60 SEC OFF O USB CHARGE ON OFF O 80 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page REC MODE Sets the recording mode 29 MP3 EEDS onaural standard recording mode P3 ER Stereo standard recording mode MP3 GEE Stereo high quality recording mode LPC Stereo long play high quality recording mode LPCM EAW Stereo nigh quality recording mode LPEC a onaural long play recording mode LPEC i onaural standard recording mode LPEC Gua Stereo long play recording mode LPEC il Stereo standard recording mode LPEC Ge
16. e When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded you cannot set the alarm e When Bais displayed for the folder e The alarm sounds even if you set BEEP to OFF in the menu page 89 e If the alarm time comes during recording he alarm will sound after the recording is inished will flash when the alarm time comes e If the alarm time comes while you are erasing a message the alarm will sound after he operation is finished e If the alarm time comes while you are updating data the alarm will be cancelled automatically e If more than one alarm time comes only he first message will be played back with an alarm indicator you cannot set the alarm page 66 e Once the alarm is set the alarm will not be cancelled even after the message is played back the alarm time comes while another message is being played back with an alarm he payback stops and the new message will be played back the alarm time comes when you are setting the menu the alarm will sound and he menu operation will be cancelled you divide a message you have set an alarm for the alarm setting remains on only he first part of the divided message you delete a message on which you have set an alarm that alarm will be also cancelled a yoeqheld 69 Editing Messages Erasing Messages You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at atime H Note
17. from the USB connector of the computer On the Windows screen left click Safely Remove Hardware on the askbar and click Safely remove USB ass Storage Device On the Macintosh screen drag the IC RECORDER on the desktop to Trash and drop it there For details on disconnecting the C recorder refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer Tips e You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor not supplied page 124 e When replacing the batteries messages recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the batteries e When replacing the batteries the clock continues moving for a certain period of time after you remove the batteries H Notes While A or OJN 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 41 F 95 F e 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 91 e During playback using the internal speaker you cannot charge the batteries e When you use the IC recorder with rechargeable batteries the battery indicator may not light fully When replacing charging the batteries The battery indicator on the display shows the battery condition
18. including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice for the customers in Candada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Avertissement pour les utilisateurs au Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada For the customers in the USA and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel metal hydride batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel metal hydride batteries e The recorded music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders e Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer Depending on the types of the text and characters the text shown on the IC recorder may not be displayed properly on device This is due to The capacity of the connected IC recorder The IC recorder is not functioning normally Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the IC recorder Notice for users Program
19. indicator is displayed 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 The animation of the battery indicator disappears in the middle of charging 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 CODY or TIO is flashing instead of the battery indicator The environmental temperature is out of the range for charging Charge the batteries in an environment with a emperature of 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short You are using the rechargeable batteries in an environment with a temperature of under 5 C 41 F The IC recorder has not been used for a certain time Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries using the IC recorder several times Replace the old ones with new rechargeable batteries The battery indicator is displayed only for a short time however the rechargeable batteries are not charged completely It takes about 4 hours to fully charge exhausted batteri
20. see page 53 Piano concertos 002 500 ADD REC REC TO EXECUTE 6 While ADD REC REC TO EXECUTE is displayed press record pause The operation indicator will turn red The new recording will be added at he end of the current message 7 Press ll stop to stop recording H Notes e You canno message fi add a recording when the e has reached the maximum size limit 1 GB with LPEC files or MP3 files and 2 GB with LPCM files e You canno or an MP3 add a recording to an LPCM file ile that was not recorded using the IC recorder e If 10 minutes have passed after step 5 you must start he procedure again from step 5 e You canno memory is e The added add a recording if the remaining insufficient portion of a message will be recorded in the same recording mode Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback Operation indicator Ki gt gt i Bulpsod0y fY MENU 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 45 The starting point of an 3 Press K lt 4 or PPI to select ovre recording OVERWRITE then press gt i v Message 2 i Message 3 Message 4 ADDIOVERWRITE The deleted part of ADD CTS Message 2 Y 4 Press Ml stop to exit the menu Mes
21. to page 17 Frequency range e LPCM 44 16 50 20 000 Hz e LPCM 22 16 50 10 000 Hz e MP3 192kHz 50 16 000 Hz e MP3 128 kHz 50 16 000 Hz e MP3 48 kHz 50 14 000 Hz e LPEC STHQ 50 20 000 Hz e LPEC ST 50 16 500 Hz e LPEC STLP 50 7 000 Hz e LPEC SP 50 6 000 Hz e LPEC LP 50 3 500 Hz 128 Bit rates and sampling frequencies for MP3 files Bit rate 32 320 kbps VBR Sampling frequencies 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz 2 The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported Not all encoders are supported Bit rate and sampling frequencies for WMA files Bit rate 32 192 kbps VBR Sampling frequencies 44 1 kHz 3 WMA Ver 9 is compatible however MBR Multi Bit Rate Lossless Professional and Voice are not supported A file of which copyright is protected cannot be played back Not all encoders are supported General Speaker Approx 16 mm 13 32 in dia Power output 150 mW Input Output e Microphone jack minijack stereo input for plug in power minimum input level 0 9 mV 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone e Headphone jack minijack stereo output for 8 300 ohms headphones e USB connector High Speed USB compatible Playback speed control DPC 75 to 200 Power requirements Two LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries 1 5 V DC Two NH AAA rechargeable batteries 1 2 V DC Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F
22. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Sony Corporation Documentation 2009 Sony Corporation All rights reserved This manual or the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement e This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh e The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD SX700 You cannot connect other IC recorders 3 Table of Contents Checking the Contents of the Packages iniuriis 7 Index to Parts and CONIOIS esssseseseee 8 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing a Power Source 4 nserting the alkaline batteries 4 nserting the rechargeable batteries 4 Disconnecting the IC recorder from YOUF c m putee e aynik 6 When replacing charging the PattEriES nangisan ia 7 Step 2 Setting the Clock 9 Co
23. 95 F Dimensions w h d not incl projecting parts and controls JEITA gt 31 3 x 130 0 x 15 4 mm 11 4 x 5 1 8 x 5 8 in Mass JEITA Approx 52 g 1 7 8 oz excluding batteries Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Supplied accessories See page 7 Optional accessories Active speaker SRS T80 SRS T88 Electret condenser microphone ECM CS10 ECM CZ10 ECM TL1 Audio connecting cable RK G136 RK G139 USB AC adaptor AC U50AD U S A and Canada only AC U50A Rechargeable battery NH AAA B2K Battery charger BCG 34HS2KA U S A and Canada only BCG 34HLD22kK Latin America only Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information Design and specifications are subject to change without notice E uopewoyu jeuonippy 129 Index A A B Repeat on ssessssssesssseessseeesseeseeenseetnseetnseenneteee 57 Adding an Overwrite Recording 45 85 Adding a Recording Adjusting the volume Battery Battery indicator Bookmark Built in microphones Cc Connecting the IC recorder to your COMPUTE nnd oiai ei 94 Copying Files from Your Computer 100 Copying Files to Your Computer 130 D Digital Voice Editor Installing DIRECTNL switch Display window During playback and stop During r
24. Battery remain indication x4 Replace the old batteries with new ones or charge the rechargeable batteries x LOW BATTERY appears and the IC recorder will stop operation You cannot use manganese batteries Battery life When using Sony LRO3 SG size AAA alkaline batteries Recording Playback Playback through using the speaker headphones LPCM44 16 Approx 25hr Approx 21 hr Approx 26 hr LPCM 22 16 Approx 23 hr Approx 19h Approx 23 hr 3 192K Approx 22 hr Approx 21 hr Approx 26 hr MP3 128K Approx 22 hr Approx 21 hr Approx 26 hr 3 48K Approx 25 hr Approx 21 hr Approx 26 hr LPECSTHO Approx 18h Approx 20 hr Approx 24 hr LPEC ST Approx 20hr Approx 21 hr Approx 25 hr LPECSTLP Approx 22hr Approx 21 hr Approx 27 hr LPEC SP Approx 22 hr Approx 22 hr Approx 28 hr LPEC LP Approx 26 hr Approx 24hr Approx 30 hr usic file Approx 20 hr Approx 25 hr WMA 128 kbps 44 1 kHz hr hours a pees Bunya 17 a When using Sony NH AAA rechargeable MP3 192k MP3 file recorded using the IC batteries recorder in stereo high quality recording mode MP3 128k MP3 file recorded using the IC recorder in stereo standard recording mode a Recording Playback Playback through using the
25. REC OFF 5 Press ll stop to exit the menu mode 6 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 N microphone jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable SELECT INPUT appears in the display window 7 Press lt 4 or PPI to select AUDIO IN then press gt SELECT INPUT MIC IN MIC IN RON 50 8 Press record pause to start recording C SA flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode 9 start playback on the component connected to the IC recorder GS GU appears on the display and synchronized recording starts The synchronized recording pauses when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds and O Ge flashes The IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when sound is detected H Notes e During synchronized recording you cannot divide a recording message page 42 you cannot pause recording page 28 you cannot record with the VOR function or you cannot record with the pre recording function e Depending on the equipment connected to the IC recorder the synchronized recording function may not operate properly due to a difference in the audio input level To record without using the synchronized recording function 1 Press and hold Po MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window w
26. XP you log on as a user Computer adminis n Windows 2000 Professiona name of Administrator e The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small ory space all the software into the operating system hat the Digital Voice Editor software does not support timate Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Home edia 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 name belonging to a user account with imitations Make sure to log on as a user name with the rator user account make sure to log on as the user The IC recorder or Memory Stick cannot be properly connected Check that the installation of t Also check the connection as he software has been successful ollows When using an external USB hub connect the IC recorder directly to the computer Disconnect and then connect the cable with the IC recorder Connect the IC recorder to another USB connector e Your computer may be in the system standby hibernate mode Do not let your computer enter into the system standby hibernate mode while being connected to the IC recorder Symptom Remedy Messages cannot be played back Playback sound volume
27. and select Settings Control Panel then Add or Remove Programs or Add Remove Applications 2 Select Digital Voice Editor 3 from the list and click Remove or Change Remove 3 Follow the instructions on the screen 106 For Windows Vista 1 4 Click Start Control Panel Programs then select and click Uninstall a Program from the category Select Digital Voice Editor 3 from the list and click Uninstall Click Continue in the User Account control window Follow the instructions on the screen H Note If you wish to move the software to another drive or directory after it is installed you must uninstall the software first then re install it The software does not work properly if you just move the software files Tip Uninstallation does not remove the message files Referring to the help files For details on each operation refer to the help files Transferring the files using the Digital Voice Editor software 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable page 94 2 Start the Digital Voice Editor software and transfer music or language files from your computer to the IC recorder The IC recorder can recognize up to 511 folders When there is one file in each folder you can create up to 340 folders and when there are 5 folders you can copy up to 1 012 files in total with up to 999 files in one fo
28. energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 22 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment f 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 SONY Model ICD SX700 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 USA Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received
29. full Erase some of the messages page 70 or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer FILE FULL is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder 999 messages have been recorded in the selected B folder 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 70 or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording 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 43 45 e 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 remaining recording time e You cannot add or overwrite a recording with an LPCM WMA or MP3 file that was not recorded using the IC recorder When BX is displayed for the folder indicator you cannot edit messages in that folder Recording is interrupted e The VOR function page 40 or the synchronized recording function is activated Set VOR to OFF page 83 or SYNC REC to OFF page 87 in the menu 110 Symptom Remedy Noise is heard e An object such as your finger etc accidentally rub
30. is too low 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 Saved message files cannot be played back or edited 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 Counter or slider moves incorrectly There is noise Operation is slow when there are many messages 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 becomes slower regardless of the length of the recording time Display does not work during saving adding or deleting of messages It takes a longer time to copy or delete long messages After completing operations the display works normally It takes too long to convert a file format The time required for file conversion becomes longer as the file size is bigger Bunooys jqnosL 117 Symptom Remedy The sof
31. lt d or PPI to select YES then press gt An erasing animation and ERASING will appear and the bookmark will be deleted 64 4 Press ll stop to exit the menu mode H Notes e You cannot add a bookmark on MP3 LPCM and WMA files e You cannot add a bookmark at the very beginning or at the very end of the message Recording with Other Equipment To audio input connector Tape recorder etc To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment connect the Q headphone jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector minijack stereo of other equipment using an audio connecting cable not supplied 1 Connect the Q headphone jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector stereo minijack of other equipment using an audio connecting cable Press W to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode A message from the IC recorder will be recorded on the equipment connected Press W stop on the IC recorder and the connected equipment at the same time to stop recording a yoeqheld 65 Optional audio connecting cables not supplied Playing Backa To the IC To the other Message ata Desired ets mS Time with an Alarm RK G139 Stereo Mini plug mini plug monaural RK G136 Stereo Stereo mini plug mini plug Keg Tip Before you start recording we recommend you to make trial
32. menu 1 Select DATE amp TIME in the menu Press and hold FAYMENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed DETAIL MENU gt E EO REC LEVEL HIGH Press kK or BPI to select DETAIL MENU then press B I Press kK or PPI to select DATE amp TIME then press B gt I SELECT INPUT MIC IN__ DATE amp TIME AUTO TIME DISPLAY 12 HOUR 2 Press lt 4 or PPI to select AUTO or MANUAL and press w E DATE amp TIME AUTO NOOR MANUAL When you selected AUTO the clock is automatically adjusted using the clock in the computer connected to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is started When you select MANUAL proceed o the next steps 3 Press the 44 or PPI to select O9y1m1d then press gt E DATE amp TIME JMANUAL OADE 0 00am 4 Press 4 or PPI to set the year month day hour and minute in sequence then press gt DATE amp TIME _ MANUAL 0 00 Wy im id EXECUTING appears and the clock is set 5 Press ll stop to return to the display of the stop mode Tips e Press MENU to return to the previous operation e 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 H Note If you do not press BE within one minute of entering
33. not have a file format which the IC recorder supports e A file of which copyright is protected cannot be played back 120 Error message Cause Remedy CANNOT OPERATE f 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 f Ba 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 here is more than one folder that has files with same name Change the file names VALID IN MANUAL SETTING e REC LEVEL in the menu is set to MANUAL The VOR function does not work and you cannot set the microphone sensitivity ANUAL SETTING ONLY e REC LEVEL in the menu is not set to MANUAL The LIMITER function does not work FULL SETTING e You can set up to 30 alarms Cancel unwanted alarms NEW TRACK e When the recording message music file size exceeds the maximum size limit 1GB for MP3 or LPEC files 2 GB for LPCM files exceeded recording is recorded as a new message CHANGE FOLDER e If there are no files in the folder no folders are displayed in the display window therefore the folder setting will be changed VALID IN NOISE CUT ON When the NOISE CUT switch is
34. set to ON the setting of the g Bunooys jqnosL EFFECT menu does not work SYSTEM ERROR e A system error other than the above has occurred Remove the batteries and re insert them 121 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 f you record messages in a mixture of the recording modes the messages up to the recordable time varies from the maximum LPCM 44 16 mode maximum recording time recording time to the maximum LPEC LP mode recording time The sum of the number on the counter elapsed recording ime and the remaining recording time may be less than the C recorder s maximum recording time You cannot display music e If you have transferred music files using your computer those files in order files may not be copied in order of transfer because of the System limitations A message music file is e The message music file has reached the maximum size limit automatically divided 1 GB for an MP3 or LPEC file 2 GB for an LPCM file therefore it is automatically divided You cannot enter lower Depending on the combination of the characters used for case characters he folder name that was made on your computer those characters may change to all capitals O is displayed in place of e A character that cannot be displayed on the IC record
35. 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 e The VOR function may not work depending on the kind of telephone or the line condition e We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any inconvenience even if you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder Recording from Other Equipment CD player etc gt To the microphone jack You can make music files without using the computer by recording the sound from other equipment such as a CD player connected to the IC recorder When you use the synchronized recording function the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode 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 Tip Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first To record using the synchronized recording function 1 Press and hold P MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed D oO 2 Press lt 4 or PPI to select DETAIL S MENU then press BM 2 ALARM gt 5 REC MODE _ MP3 EZA 3 Press kaa or PPI to select SYNC REC then press gt PRE REC SELECT INPUT IMICIN_ OFF 5 49 4 Press 44 or PPI to select ON then press gt E SYNC
36. time is displayed in hours and minutes f there is less than 10 minutes time remaining the time is displayed in minutes and seconds 12 Display during recording Operating mode indicator Displays the following depending on the current operation of the IC recorder recording CM Flashes while recording standby recording pause recording with the VOR function eu recording pause with the VOR function flashing 16 18 If you press record pause to pause recording when VOR is set to ON in the menu only EIN flashes Synchronized recording O AS 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 ata meeting or ina quiet spacious place 4A To record with further high sensitivity To record music Displays the recording manual recording evel during Remaining recording time Pre ecording standby time indication f there is more than 100 hours time remaining the time is displayed in hours and minutes f there is less than 100 hours time remaining the time is displayed in hours minutes and seconds 21 When PRE REC is set to ON in the men
37. you can stop the alarm playback To stop the alarm or playback press ll stop p sabessay Bupa 77 Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 Press and hold 1 MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed DETAIL MENU gt lt REC MODE __ MP3 KEA REC LEVEL _ HIGH 738 2 Press e lt or PPI to select the menu item for which you want to make setting then press BM REC MODE __ MP3 GEa3 LCF LOW CUT OFF 3 Press Kk or PPI to select the setting that you want to set then press Hl REC LEVEL__ HIGH LOW e Beh 4 Press Ml stop to exit the menu mode H Note f you do not press any button for one minute he menu is automatically cancelled and the window will return to the normal display To return to the previous window Press MENU during menu setting To stop the menu operation in the middle Press W stop Menu settings Menu items Settings Operation mode O the setting can be made the setting cannot be made Stop Playback Recording mode mode mode REC MODE P3 EGS mp3 ED vr Ee Lec EG O LPCM ID LPec WG LPec EG LPec GD LPEC Gu LPEC REC LEVEL LOW HIGH 8 S HIGH 8 MUSIC Oo Oo ANUAL LCF LOW CUT ON OFF O O VOR ON OFF O DISPLAY ELAPSE REMAIN REC DATE O O DPC n n 75 200 O O
38. AY MODE then press BM EASY SEARCH OFF a PLAY MODE ADD OVERWRITE OFF z 3 Press lt 4 or PPI to select vB ALL S 1 G B or S ALL then press gt H PLAYMODE 0s 1 EH AL gt 1 A message is played back fo essages in one folder are played back continuously ALL All the messages are played back continuously G1 One message is played back repeatedly GH essages in one folder are played back repeatedly GALL All the messages are played back repeatedly 4 Press ll stop to exit the menu mode Playing back a specified section repeatedly A B Repeat a yoeqheld 1 During playback press amp repeat A B x to specify the starting point A A B B is displayed 2 Press G repeat A B again to specify the finishing point B G A B is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly 57 To resume normal playback Press gt To stop A B Repeat playback Press ll stop To change the segment specified for A B Repeat playback During A B Repeat playback press GS repeat A B again to specify a new starting point A Then specify a new finishing point B as in step 2 H Notes e 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 e You cannot set point A and point B near a bookma
39. Communications Inc and or its affiliates in the United States and or other countries 2007 2008 Nuance Communications Inc All rights reserved e MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson e Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation e LPEC and L G are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual The Digital Voice Editor uses software modules as shown below Microsoft DirectX Runtime 9 0c 2004 Microsoft Corporation All Rights Reserved Ay Windows m Media A This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary
40. Digital Voice Editor software see System requirements on page 102 To use your computer without the Digital Voice Editor software To use your computer with the IC recorder without the Digital Voice Editor software or to use the IC recorder as a USB mass storage device your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment described below Operating systems Windows Vista Ultimate indows Vista Business indows Vista Home Premium indows Vista Home Basic indows XP Media Center Edition 2005 ervice 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 Wi Wi Wi Wi WN Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 or higher Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or higher 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 H Note The following systems are not supported Any 64 bit operating system Any operating systems other than the ones indicated above Personally assembled PCs or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi boot environments Multi monitor environments a Jayndwos gt sno 6uizi9 93 Connecting the IC recorder to your comp
41. OKMARK gt z 4 Press 44 or PPI to select YES then press gt E C Lesson ERASE ALL NO 002 500 ERASING with animation appears and all messages in the selected folder will be erased 5 Press ll stop to exit the menu mode To cancel erasing Select NO in step 4 then press B gt I 72 Moving a Message to a Different Folder H Notes e When Ba is displayed for the folder indicator you cannot move a message page 98 e You cannot move a message to a folder 1 Select the message you want to 5 Press ll stop to exit the menu move mode 2 Press and hold E4 MENU to enter To cancel moving the message the menu mode Press ll stop before step 4 The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press kea or PPI to select MOVE then press gt E The message to be moved will be played back ERASE BOOKMARK gt ALARM gt 4 Press 44 or PPI to select the folder that you want to move the message into then press Ml p s ess w Bupa Q FOLDER0O1 _ 001 002 gt FOLDER02 002 500 CI FOLDERO3 012 020 EXECUTING is displayed and the message is moved to the last position in the destination folder When you move a message to another folder the original message in the previous folder will be deleted 73 74 Dividing a Message into Two You can divide a message during playback so that the m
42. 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 1 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 The message title message number and ERASE ERASE TO EXECUTE will be displayed and the message will be played back 2 Press ERASE again while ERASE ERASE TO EXECUTE is displayed ERASING will be displayed one message will be erased and the remaining messages will be renumbered To cancel erasing Press W stop in step 1 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 p s ess w Bupa 1 Select the folder containing the messages you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode 2 Press and hold MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 71 3 Press lt 4 or PPI to select ERASE ALL then press i ERASE ALL appears ADD OVERWRITE OFF 7 ERASE BO
43. RMAT ERROR PROCESS ERROR 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 using the menu g Bunooys jqnosL 119 Error message Cause Remedy SET DATE amp TIME e Set the clock otherwise you cannot set the alarm SET ADD OVERWRITE e ADD OVERWRITE in the menu is set to OFF You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording NO FILE e The selected folder does not have any messages You cannot move a message or set the alarm etc because of this ALREADY SET e You set the alarm to play back a message at a date and time previously set on another message Change the alarm setting PAST DATE TIME e You set the alarm when the time has already passed Check it and set the appropriate date and time NO SETTING e If you have not set the alarm the alarm list will not be displayed Make the alarm setting for NEW e If you have not set any bookmark on a message you cannot cancel it FILE PROTECTED e 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 UNKNOWN DATA The data does
44. Stereo high quality recording mode if uonoung nuay y buizijyAA 81 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page REC LEVEL Sets the microphone sensitivity 32 Low amp To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth a sound near the IC recorder or a loud sound HIGH 8 To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting such as a recording made in a conference room or during nterviews S HIGH 1 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 39 to reduce the roaring noise from wind therfore you can record a message more clearly ON The LCF function is activated OFF The LCF function is cancelled 82 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page VOR Sets the VOR Voice Operated Recording function 40 ON 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 record pause is pressed OFF The VOR function does not work H Note If REC LEVEL is set to MANUAL the VOR function does not work DISPLAY
45. at the IC recorder using your computer the sound may be interrupted unexpectedly and the recording time may be shortened e 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 accepted OFF No beep sound will be heard H Note The alarm sounds even if you set BEEP to OFF in the menu a uoun nuay y buizijyAA 89 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page LED 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 H 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 90 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 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page USB CHARGE Sets whether batteries will be charged using a USB connection or not ON The batteries will be charged OFF The b
46. atteries will not be charged H 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 E uompuny nu W y Buiza Nn 91 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 95 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 100 You can copy WAV MP3 WMA files saved on your computer by a simple drag amp drop operation when you connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable You can also play back the copied files 92 Managing and editing files using the Digital Voice Editor software page 100 The Digital Voice Editor software allows you to transfer the messages that you have recorded using the IC recorder to your computer to manage and edit them You can also transfer music files saved on your computer to the IC recorder Using the IC recorder as a USB mass storage device page 108 You can store image data or text data saved on the computer temporarily in the IC recorder System requirements for your computer To use your computer with the Digital Voice Editor software To use your computer with the
47. bed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was recorded The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source a uorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording Clean the plug The Q headphones plug is dirty Clean the plug oise 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 Recording level is low REC LEVEL is set to LOW Display the menu and set REC LEVEL to HIGH 8 or S HIGH page 32 When REC LEVEL is set to MANUAL adjust the recording level manually using lt 4 or DP f it is difficult to hear small sound of a recorded message set V UP to MAXIMUM or MEDIUM page 62 Playback sound may become more audible When recording from other equipment the input level is too strong or not strong enough Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the microphone jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume evel on the equipment connected to the IC recorder i Bunooys jqnosL Playback speed is too fast or too slow The playback speed is adjusted in DPC Slide the DPC switch to OFF or display the menu and adjust the speed in DPC again pages 58 83 111 Symptom Remedy is displayed e You have not se
48. ch 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 e When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time we recommend to turn off the IC recorder e 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 a pees Bunya 25 Recording Recording Messages Built in directional microphone One fi O Built in stereo microphones Operation indicator 1 Select a folder Press FA MENU to display the folder selection window Press Ke or PPI to select the folder in which you want to record messages then press B gt Hl 26 Q headphone jack DIRECTNL HOLD Ki PP f4 MENU 2 Start recording Press record pause in the stop mode The operation indicator lights in red When LED is set to OFF in the menu page 90 the operation indicator does not light You do not need to press and hold record pause while recording The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorde
49. ch you wish to start playback by pressing PP or Ke repeatedly during playback You can go back approx 3 seconds by pressing K once or advance approx 10 seconds by pressing BPI once This function is useful for locating a desired point in a long recording Searching forward backward during playback Cue Review To search forward Cue Press and hold PI during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback To search backward Review Press and hold k lt during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound first This is useful to check one word forward or back Then if you press and hold the button the IC recorder starts to search at higher speed When messages are played back to the end of the last message e When you play back or fast play back to the end of ights up hear the When END is li rapidly a f the las press ho message indicator go off the IC recorder wil he beginning of the f you press and hold ke while MESSAGE point you release the button he last message MESSAGE END for 5 seconds and the operation indicator lights up in green You cannot playback sound ESSAGE END and the operation stop at ast message the messages are played back nd normal playback will start at the message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the m
50. d message Speak into the built in microphones 3 Press ll stop to stop recording The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording Tips e Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first e When you purchase the IC recorder there are 5 folders already available and you can record up to 999 messages in each folder e You can make new folders or delete unwanted folders using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software page 100 e 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 H Notes e You cannot record a message in a By folder transferred from a computer If you press record pause when you have selected a By folder the folder will be automatically switched to a E folder in which a message can be recorded and the message will be recorded as the last one in the folder While the operation indicator is flashing or is lit in red or orange do not remove the batteries or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor Doing so may damage the data Noise may be recorded if an object such as your finger etc accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording e Before making a recording be sure to check the remaining power of the batteries page 17 e When REC LEVEL is set to LOW HIGH 7 S HIGH 8 or MUSIC the l
51. d on your computer gt Ze 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 igital 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 ransferred to an IC recorder using the Digital Voice Editor gJ Using the CD Burning Tool for the Digital Voice Editor you can make your original music CD or data CD from files ecorded 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 H Note For information on using Dragon aturallySpeaking please refer to the documentation supplied with the software p Jayndwo gt sno HuIzIRN 101 RAM 128MB or more For Windows System requirements Vista 512MB or more To use the supplied software your Hard disk space 150MB or more computer must meet the operating CD ROM drive When creating an system requirements and hardware audio CD or data CD a CD R RW drive environment described below is needed Operating Systems Port USB port Windows Vista Ultimate Sound board Sound cards compatible Windows Vista Business with any of the supported Microsoft Windows Vi
52. e eesseesscsssceeneee Recording from other equipment Recording level Recording MESSAGES eoesscsscssssesnsetneeeseenseesetee 26 Recording mode Recording time Recording with an external MICIOPRONE sites ots co eect need 47 Recording with other equipment 65 Record standby mode Reinforcing the bass sound Remaining recording time R mainingiti Messeniens Repeat play of a message Review S Setting the clock Synchronized recording System Limitations T Transferring Files esssscssscsssseessneeestnesneensee 07 Troubleshooting Digital Voice Editor IC TECOTCEL oe esssssssesstnstneenesntistnstnteneeetetee Turning the IC Recorder On or Off 24 U USB AC adaptor USB charging USB mass storage COVICE sessessssssusesseeneeee 108 vV VOICES UDe A 62 84 VOR fUNCIONA 40 79 83 Ww WMA fle 2 dasa sctecacecaptecnsctendneciiiegsieie 100 128 i xapu 133 134 Trademarks e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista Windows Media Outlook DirectX and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the USA and other countries e Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Nuance the Nuance logo Dragon NaturallySpeaking and RealSpeak are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Nuance
53. e built in microphones pointing at the sound source Tripod not supplied Recording dictation using the voice recognition software e Set REC LEVEL to LOW in the menu page 32 e Slide the DIRECTNL switch to ON to record a voice coming from a specific direction page 28 To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using voice recognition software not supplied set REC MODE to the LPCM MP3 or LPEC except LP mode page 29 a pees Bunya Microphone Before you can transcribe recorded messages you have to create a user file specifically adapted to the sound of your recorded speech This procedure is called training For details on training refer to the help files supplied with the voice recognition software you are using 23 24 To obtain maximum recognition accuracy hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is about 1 inch 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 he 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 swit
54. ecord pause ause to enter the recording the standby mode Recording starts 1 Press and hold 7 MENU to enter the menu mode Bulpsod0y The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press kea or PPI to select DETAIL MENU then press BM ALARM gt REC MODE __ MP3 EAB The pre recording function allows you to record sound sources for a maximum of 5 seconds prior to the point when the recording is started Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the memory 37 3 Press lt 4 or PPI to select PRE REC then press gt LIMITER ON a PRE REC OFF SYNC REC ___ OFF z 4 Press 44 or PPI to select ON then press Ml PRE REC OFF OFF 5 Press ll stop to exit the menu mode 6 Select a folder Press E MENU to display the folder selection window Press k or PPI to select the folder in which you want to record messages then press B gt I 38 7 Press and hold record pause to enter the recording standby mode Sounds for the last 0 to 5 seconds are buffered in the memory D sB 016 row MMIII B ao a gt oy N 0 i or og D Displays that the sound for 0 to 5 seconds are buffered in the memory 8 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
55. ecording Dividing a MESSAGE eessocsesstnseeseeeseeee DPC the Digital Pitch Control UU CUION iieo i tte Mao One 58 83 E Easy Search Editing Messages Erasing Messages Error MESSAGES ninaumia External MicroPhome ssessscsasssssssesneeseee 47 88 F Folder oesesssssssscssssssssssnssesnescssstsnsssense 26 53 96 98 H HOLD ssccacnuniasiaelaneiulananuonssientuat 24 77 l DISPLAY Index to Parts and Controls Display WiINGOW ssssssssssusssssessesssneeneesneee 10 Front 8 E Rear 9 ERASE ALL ERASE BOOKMARK L F LCF function LCF LOWCUT imainan LPCM 22 16 LED LPCM 44 16 essssssssstssesssnesnssntneeee LI aking Settihgssn meetan enu settings Maintenance Manual Recording Mode Menu ADD OVER WRITE TIME DISPLAY USB CHARGE i xapu 131 132 essage NUMDET veesssssscssssescsensetcsesestnsetnseneee onitoring the recording oving a Message R328 Kurna 17 29 31 81 P3 192k 17 29 31 81 al A 29 31 81 TAN EAEAN AET 29 100 128 N LOTE EEE T EE E AAE E 127 P Pause FOCOLPING ceesseesssessnsesnsesestneesee Playback MOCe ueeessssssessesssusstneeiestnsstnee Playing Back Messages Precautions Preparing a Power SOULCE essssssssssesnseennee 14 Priority Mark s scsscssssssssssesneessessstaessesnetsetee 76 R Rechargeable battery u u 1 111 1 1 7 14 17 Recording from a telephon
56. er has a folder name title artist been used Using your computer replace it with one that can name or file name be displayed on the IC recorder Messages with names that include disallowed characters may not be played back When you set A B Repeat Depending on the files transferred to the IC recorder from your playback the set positions computer the set positions may move move a little 122 Symptom Cause Remedy You cannot divide a message while you are recording e If there is insufficient memory available you may not divide a message When you divide a message during recording the recording is interrupted at the beginning of the divided message e Depending on the remaining memory the recording may be interrupted at the beginning of the divided message E Bunooys jqnosL 123 Using a USB AC Adaptor not supplied To the lt USB connector USB connecting cable Des You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor AC U50AD AC US50A not supplied 124 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 H Note Your dealer may not handle some of the optional accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information 1 Connect the USB connecting cable supplied to the amp USB connector of the IC recorde
57. es E Burjooysa qnod The changed menu setting does not function If the batteries are removed just after the menu setting is changed or the menu setting is changed using IC Recorder Setting of the Digital Voice Editor software with the exhausted batteries inserted the menu setting may not function 113 Symptom Remedy The UPDATING DATABASE display does not disappea r e 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 You cannot connect the IC recorder to a computer e Refer to the help files of the Digital Voice Editor 3 software It takes time o start up the IC recorder e When there are many messages stored in the IC recorder it may take time to start up This is not a malfunction Wait until he stop mode display appears recognized by your computer A folder file cannot be transferred from your computer The IC recorder does not e Take out the batteries and insert them again page 14 operate correctly The IC recorder does not e You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using operate he computer Use the IC recorder formatting function to ormat the memory page 89 The IC recorder is not Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and recon
58. essage Id BPI to go to the end of the then press k while MESSAGE END is li For mess to go back to the desired point ages other than the last one go to he beginning of the next message and play backward to the desired point To Do this stop at the Press W stop or gt current position To resume playback from Playback Pause that point press B gt ll function again go backtothe Press kK once beginning of the current message go back to Press k repeatedly previous During stop mode keep messages he button pressed to go back the messages continuously skip to the next message skip to the succeeding messages Press BPI once Press PPI repeatedly During stop mode eep the button pressed o skip the messages continuously i yoeqheld Ifyou have set a the IC recorder s These operation bookmark on the message ops at the bookmark s are for when EASY SEARCH is set to OFF page 84 55 Playing back a message repeatedly During playback press and hold B gt il until 1 appears The selected message will be played back repeatedly To resume normal playback press B I again 56 Selecting the Playback Mode You can select the playback mode in the menu 1 Press and hold 21 MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press lt 4 or PPI to select PL
59. essage 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 E folders 1 Press DIVIDE bookmark while 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 2 Press DIVIDE bookmark DIVIDING with an animation appears a new number is added to the newer part of the divided message and the message numbers of the following messages will be incremeted by one Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 A vb A Message is divided Message 1 Message2 Message3 Message 4 The message numbers are incremeted H Notes e You need a certain amount of free space in he memory to divide a message For more information see System Limitations on page 122 When you divide a message with a title and artist name the newer part has the same itle and artist name e If you divide a message with priority mark s he priority mark s will be added to both parts of the divided message e If you divide a message at the position where you have set the boo
60. has been selected The bass sound is reinforced BA2 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 GE ED ea MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder 22 16 LPCM files recorded using the IC recorder m Ea an E SE LPC files recorded using the IC recorder 13 For details see Selecting the Recording Mode page 29 Displays one of the following when a file is transferred from the computer UA MP3 files transferred LPCM files transferred U WMA files transferred Displays the following icon if the IC recorder cannot recognize the file Recording level indicator Displays the microphone sensitivity with which the IC recorder recorded the selected message Recorded with the low cording level Recorded with the high ecording level Recorded with the further high ecording level GP Recorded with proper balance for music Recorded with the manual ecording mode S g 11 14 Remaining recording time indication Displays the remaining recording ime in hours minutes and seconds f there is more than 10 hours time remaining the time is displayed in hours f there is more than 10 minutes and ess than 10 hours time remaining he
61. he following depending on Operating mode indicator the current operation mode GLB stop Gg playback le a review fast backward cue fast forward GER CO backward forward continuously Folder indicator E Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder E 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 Bookmark indicator Appears when a bookmark is set for a message Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set for a message Repeat playback indicator G 1 Appears when one message is played back repeatedly GQ Appears when messages in one folder are played back repeatedly GALL Appears when all the messages are played back repeatedly Sound effect indicator Displays the EFFECT setting in the menu BA1 BASS1
62. he unit in a location near heat sources or in a place subject o direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit remove the batteries and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On noise e 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 e 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 g uopewuoyu jeuonippy 127 Specifications IC recorder section Capacity User available capacity 1 GB approx 970 MB 1 017 610 240 Byte A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area Recording time See page 31 1 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
63. 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 5 5 4 Press ll stop to exit the menu mode H Note You cannot set the recording mode while recording Maximum recording time When all messages are recorded with he same recording mode the maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows LPCM 44 16 mode LPCM 22 16 mode MP3 192k mode hr 30 min 3 hr 10 min 11 hr 40 min MP3 128kmode MP3 48k mode LPEC STHQ mode 7 hr 35 min 46 hr 55 min 17 hr 20 min a o LPEC ST mode LPECSTLP mode LPECSP mode 45 hr 45 min 88 hr 10 min 139 hr 35 min 2 LPEC LP mode 372 hr 25 min 31 32 Setting the Recording Level Ki gt gt f4 MENU You can set the recording level in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording REC LEVEL is set to HIGH when you purchase the IC recorder 1 Press and hold 21 MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press kea or PPI to select REC LEVEL then press B E REC MODE LCF LOW CUT MP3 Gea OFF z
64. http www sony net my er 75 7 6 MAN 11 1 SONY IC Recorder Owner s Record The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No ICD SX700 Serial No Operating Instructions ICD SX700 IC RECORDER 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4 127 576 11 1 Getting Startec E Recording z Playback Editing Messages_______ B Utilizing the Menu Function i Utilizing Your Computer___ B Troubleshooting E Additional Information B I ndex E FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ETATS UNIS NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUEBEC For the customers in the United States The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
65. icrophone jack i Bulpsod0y Tip Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first 1 Connect an external microphone to the microphone jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode SELECT INPUT appears in the display window 47 2 Press lt 4 or PPI to select MIC IN then press Ml SELECT INPUT MIC IN MANE AUDIO IN 3 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 H Note If SELECT INPUT is not displayed set it in the menu page 88 amp Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM CS10 or ECM CZ10 electret condenser microphone not supplied 48 Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM TL1 headphone ype electret condenser microphone not supplied to record sound from a elephone or a cell phone nsert 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 he jack of the IC recorder H Notes e 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
66. ill be displayed 2 Press lt 4 or PPI to select DETAIL MENU then press BM ALARM gt a REC MODE __ MP3 Gea 3 Press lt 4 or PPI to select SYNC REC then press gt PRE REC OFF SELECT INPUT MIC IN 4 Press lt 4 or PPI to select OFF then press Ml SYNC REC ON 5 Press ll stop to exit the menu mode 6 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 N microphone jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable SELECT INPUT appears in the display window 7 Press lt 4 or PPI to select AUDIO IN then press Ml SELECT INPUT _ MIC IN MIC IN EONO 8 Press record pause to start recording The built in microphones are automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded 9 start playback on the component connected to the IC recorder i Bulpsod0y 51 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 H Notes If the input level is not strong enough connect the headphone jack minijack stereo of other equipment to the microphone jack of the IC recorder in step 6 and adjust the volume level on the equipment connected to
67. imiter function does not work e To avoid replacing batteries during a long recording session use a USB AC adaptor not supplied page 124 e The maximum recording time varies if you record messages in different recording modes Bulpsod0y 27 28 To Do this pause recording Press record pause During recording pause the operation indicator flashes in red and flashes in he display window release pause Press record pause and resume again recording Recording resumes rom that point To stop recording after pausing recording press W stop review the Press D gt current Recording stops and recording playback starts from the instantly beginning of the message just recorded Press and hold k lt during recording or recording pause Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound After you release Kk playback starts rom that point review during recording One hour after you pause recording recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode You cannot select this function in the manual recording mode Monitoring the recording Connect the supplied stereo headphones to the Q headphone jack and monitor the recording You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL or but the recording level is fixed Recording a sound centering ona specific direction To record a s
68. in as a new message when any sound is detected ON The synchronized recording function is activated OFF The synchronized recording function is cancelled H Note You can record using the synchronized recording function only when you have connected other equipment to the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable and set SELECT INPUT to AUDIO IN 49 a uoun nuayy y buizijyAA 87 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page SELECT INPUT Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected 47 49 to the microphone jack IC IN Select when you record messages using an external microphone AUDIO IN Select when you record using other equipment DATE amp TIME Sets the clock 19 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 ANUAL You can set the clock by setting year month day hour and minute in sequence TIME DISPLAY Sets the clock display 12 HOUR 12 00AM midnight 12 00PM noon 24 HOUR 0 00 midnight 12 00 noon 88 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page 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 H Notes e Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory If you form
69. isconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor H Notes While AN or IGM is being displayed instead of the battery indicator you cannot charge the batteries Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F While playing back messages using the built in speaker you cannot charge the batteries A uopewuoyu jeuonippy 125 126 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 e Operate the unit only on 1 5V or 1 2V DC Use two LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries or two NH AAA rechargeable batteries On safety e Do not operate the unit while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle On handling Do not leave t
70. kmark the bookmark will be deleted e The recording time of the latter half of the divided message will be the same time as hat 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 f you divide a message during A B repeat playback or one message repeat playback he repeat setting will be cancelled f more than 10 seconds have passed after step 1 you must start the procedure again rom the beginning You cannot divide a message other than he one recorded using the IC recorder MP3 LPCM WMA file transferred from a computer e Once a message is divided you cannot combine divided messages using the IC recorder e If you divide a message frequently the unit may become unable to divide the message further e If you divide a message with an alarm setting the same alarm setting remains only with the former message divided e You cannot divide a message 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 e You cannot divide a message within the range of 0 5 seconds before and after you have set a bookmark e When Ba is displayed for the folder indicator you cannot divide a message To play the divided message Press K lt or BPI to display the message number as the divided messages now each have message numbers
71. layback time tracks when playing music files using the IC recorder is as follows 48 kbps 128 kbps 46 hr 55 min 17 hr 35 min 703 tracks 263 tracks In the case where tracks of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder 1 Connect the IC recorder to your H Notes computer page 94 e When you copy a music file from your computer you can play it back however you On the Windows screen open My cannot divide it or move it Computer and make sure that IC To disconnect the IC recorder from your RECORDER has been recognized On computer refer to page 95 the Macintosh screen make sure that an IC RECORDER drive is displayed on the desk top 2 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 3 Remove the IC recorder from your computer then press B MENU to select the folder you want 4 Press a lt or PPI to select the file you want to play then press gt E 5 Press ll to stop playback p Js yndwo sno HuIzIRN 97 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
72. lder 3 Remove the IC recorder from your computer then press B MENU to select the folder you want 4 Press Kl or PPI to select the file you want to play then press Ml 5 Press ll to stop playback For details on using the Digital Voice Editor software refer to the help files a Jayndwos sno 6uizij9 107 108 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 93 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable page 94 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 2 Copy the folder of the data files to be stored to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping 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 H Note To disconnect the IC recorder from your computer refer to page 95 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair check the fol
73. lose the lid 3 Charge the batteries by connecting the lt USB connector of the IC recorder to your computer Computer connector of your computer To lt USB connector USB connecting cable IC recorder While the batteries are charging a are displayed in an animation When the battery indicator indicates am charging is completed Charging time approx 4 hours When you use the IC recorder for the first time or after you have not used the C recorder for a certain period of time t is recommended that you charge the batteries continuously until sm is displayed ONNECTING and the battery indicator f 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 o charge from no remaining battery power o full battery power at room temperature t varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the batteries It also akes more time if the temperature of the batteries are low or if the batteries are charged while you are transferring data to he IC recorder a pees 6u D 15 16 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Follow the procedures below otherwise data may be damaged 1 Make sure that the operation indicator is not flashing 2 Disconnect the USB connecting cable connected to the IC recorder
74. lowing 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 Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow when the turned off C recorder is stopped page 24 The IC recorder cannot be The HOLD switch is set Slide the HOLD switch in the direction turned on opposite that of the arrow page 24 Display does not e Remove the protective film on the display window before you disappear use the IC recorder Display appears blurred The IC recorder does not The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity operate page 14 The batteries are weak page 17 The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch page 77 If you press any button HOLD will flash for 3 seconds E Bunooys jqnosL No sound comes from the The volume is turned down completely page 53 speaker e Headphones are plugged in page 54 Sound comes from the e If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback speaker even when the he sound may come from the speaker Unplug the headphones are plugged headphones and then insert them securely in 109 Symptom Remedy The operation indicator does not light e LED is set to OFF page 90 Display the menu and set LED to ON MEMORY FULL is displayed and you cannot start recording e The memory is
75. mode a yoeqheld 67 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 BE and the same message will be played back from the beginning To stop the alarm before the playback starts Press W stop while the alarm sound is heard You can stop the alarm playback even when the HOLD function is activated 68 To change the alarm setting 1 Select ALARM LIST in the menu then press gt The alarm list is displayed 2 Press 4 or PPI to select the item you want to change then press gt E 3 Press lt 4 or PPI to select EDIT then press BM 4 Select DATE a day of the week or DAILY then press BM 5 Set the date and time and press gt E EXECUTING then your settings are displayed 6 Press Ml stop to exit the menu mode To cancel the alarm setting Follow steps 1 and 2 of To change the alarm setting In step 3 select CANCEL and press B W CANCEL ALARM is displayed Press k lt or BPI to select YES then press Bl The alarm will be cancelled and the alarm indicator will disappear from the display window H Notes e You can set only one alarm each one message
76. nect it Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the supplied USB connecting cable Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described on page 93 Depending on the USB connector position the IC recorder may not be recognized If this happens try another connector The file transferred from your computer cannot be played back The file format may differ from those that can be played back using the IC recorder mp3 wma msv wav page 100 Check the file name 114 Symptom Remedy A file name is not e If an LPEC MP3 or WMA file has no title a file name is displayed displayed instead If you want to display a title enter it using computer e 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 Playback sound becomes e V UP is set to MAXIMUM or MEDIUM Set it to OFF loud unexpectedly page 84 Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work g Bunooys jqnosL 115 116 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 Check the hard disk and mem You are trying to ins n Windows Vista U Basic Windows
77. nected to the IC recorder from the USB connector of the computer On the Windows screen left click Safely Remove Hardware on the askbar and click Safely remove USB ass Storage Device On the Macintosh screen drag the IC RECORDER on the desktop to Trash and drop it there For details on disconnecting the C recorder refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer You can save files or folders by transferring them from the IC recorder to your computer 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer page 94 On the Windows screen open My Computer and make sure that IC RECORDER has been recognized On he Macintosh screen make sure that an IC RECORDER drive is displayed on he desk top 2 Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer Drag and drop the folders contains files you want from IC RECORDER to he local disc on your computer p Js yndwo sno HuIzIRN 95 96 S 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 p
78. not supplied Doing so may damage the data x 3 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 18 H Note If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data an updating animation and UPDATING DATABASE may be displayed for an extended period of time This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder Wait until the animation and message disappear before starting operation Step 2 Setting the Clock You need alarm func time Clock setti you insert when you a pe wes Bunya o set the clock to use the tion or record the date and ng display appears when batteries for the first time or insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain p eriod of time SET DATE amp TIME appears and then the year section flashes in t he display window 19 20 Continued directly from Step 1 Preparing a Power Source 1 Press kea or PPI to set the year month day hour and minute in sequence then press gt DATE amp TIME Wy im td 0 00am EZ EXECUTING appears and the clock is set 2 Press Ml stop to return to the display of the stop mode Setting the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode you can set the clock using the
79. ntinued directly from Step 1 Preparing a Power SOuUrCe 20 Setting the clock using h Menuires 20 Step 3 Preparations Required before Rec rdiN giessen ans 22 Turning the IC Recorder On or Off 24 Turning the power Off cccssssssseee 25 Turning the power ON ocsssssssessseseesseee 25 Recording Recording MESSAGES sreessssssssesenseeseeenseee 26 Selecting the Recording Mode 29 Setting the Recording Level wns 32 Manual Recording MOE 33 Setting the Input Level Automatically to Prevent Sound Distortion the Limiter FUNCtION wees 35 Recording a Few Seconds in Advance before Starting to Record the Pre Recording Function uu 37 Cutting out Low Frequency the LCF FUNGON e 39 Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound the VOR FUNCTION sssssssssssssessrseosessaseesesrenes 40 Dividing a Message into Two During Recordi Ng eeessssssssssssssssssenssessssensesensesnsssesseed 42 Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback l Recording with an External Micr phoN Esi haenen 47 Recording sound from a telephone OF A CEll PONE dinaa 48 Recording from Other Equipment 49 To record using the synchronized recording function To record without using the synchronized recording function 51 Playback Playing Back Messages Selecting the Playback Mode
80. od 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 FEE when you purchase the IC recorder 1 Press and hold 21 MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press kea or PPI to select REC MODE then press BM DETAIL MENU gt S REC MODE __ MP3 EEA REC LEVEL HIGH 3 Press Kk or PPI to select the recording mode you want then press Hi REC MODE lt LPEC mm GEIST 44 16 Stereo 44 1 kHz 16 bit WAV You can record with stereo high quality sound equivalent to a CD LPCM 22 16 Stereo 22 05 kHz 16 bit WAV You can record for a longer time with high quality stereo sound MP3 192k Stereo 44 1 kHz 192 kbps EG1 Layer3 You can record with high quality stereo sound MP3 128k Stereo 44 1 kHz 128 kbps EG1 Layer3 You can record with stereo sound MP3 48k Monaural 44 1 kHz 48 kbps PEG Layer3 You can record with monaural sound LPEC STHQ Stereo 44 1 kHz 128 kbps You can record with
81. ore 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 1 Make sure that the IC recorder is not connected then turn on your computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The IC Recorder Software Setup menu starts up automatically and the Welcome to IC Recorder Software Setup window appears If the Welcome to IC Recorder Software Setup menu does not start up open the DVE folder in the Setup folder on the CD ROM then double click setup exe 3 Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement select I accept the terms of the license agreement then click Next The Software Install window appears 4 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
82. ot copy 511 or more or VOICE folders or files to the root directory hat is RECOR FAT file charac e If no tit e Ifnoti You cannot always transfer all folders depending on either the number of he operating system e or artist name has been entered Unknown will be displayed s ocated immediately be DER on the computer 1 system limitations ers you use in file or fo olders except ow IC This is due to iles or der names or e has been entered a be displayed e Atitleo LPCM file cannot be displayed C recorder In this case a file name will be displayed e To disconnect the IC recorder from your computer refer to page 95 ile name will r artist name associated with an using the p Jayndwos gt sno HuIzIRN 99 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 tho
83. ound centering on a specific direction slide the DIRECTNL switch to the ON position This is convenient when you want to record a particular sound at a conference meeting etc When the DIRECTNL switch is set to ON the directional microphone is used therefore the sound is recorded in the monaural mode even when you select the stereo recording mode LPCM 44 16 LPCM 22 16 MP3 192k MP3 128k LPEC STHQ LPEC ST or LPEC STLP mode When you are using an external microphone the DIRECTNL switch does not function When the DIRECTNL switch is set to OFF Selecting the Recording Mode i Bulpsod0y 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 29 30 or LPEC We recommend this codec for recording only when the sound quality is important such as when recording a musical performance 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 meth
84. pted During synchronized recording page 49 you cannot divide a message f you divide messages too frequently while he unit is recording them the following phenomenon may occur The operation indicator keeps flashing and you cannot operate the unit for a certain period This is not a malfunction Wait until the operation indicator goes off Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message Operation indicator Ki gt gt i Bulpsod0y fY MENU 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 43 During playback of Message 3 Message 3 Message 4 Vv After adding a recording Message 3 Message 4 Added recording Select the message to which you wan add a recording first 1 Press and hold 1 MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press lt 4 or PPI to select ADD OVERWRITE then press gt PLAY MODE Q a ADD OVERWRITE_ OFF ERASE ALL ___ gt 3 Press lt 4 or PPI to select ADD then press Ml ADD OVERWRITE OVERWRITE gt 44 4 Press W stop to exit the menu mode 5 When the message to be added is played back press record pause ADD REC REC TO EXECUTE appears For details on playback
85. r 2 Connect a USB AC adaptor not supplied to the USB connecting cable 3 Connect the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet Now you can use the IC recorder while changing the batteries While the batteries are charging the battery indicator are displayed in an animation When the battery indicator indicates gama charging is completed Charging ime approx 4 hour he IC recorder for a displayed f the battery indica charging has not be Proceed from step This is an approxima battery power to ful room temperature of the batteries It als he temperature of t s When you use the IC recorder for the first time or after you have not used certain time it is recommended that you charge he batteries repeatedly until amm is or is not displayed en done properly again ion for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power at varies depending on he remaining power and the condition o takes more time if he batteries is low or if the batteries are charged while you are ransferring data to t he IC recorder Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Follow the procedures below otherwise data may be damaged 1if you are recording or playing back a message press stop to put the IC recorder into the stop mode 2 Make sure that the operation indicator is not flashing 3 Disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet then d
86. rding only CO flashes During synchronized recording page 49 manual recording page 33 and pre recording page 37 the VOR function does not work il Bulpso30y aie 42 Dividing a Message into Two During Recording DIVIDE You can divide a message during recording so that the message is divided into two parts and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message 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 3 A Message is divided Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping Tip You can divide the currently recorded message during recording pause H Notes e You need a certain amount of free space in he memory to divide a message For more information see System Limitations on page 122 f 999 messages have been recorded in a older you cannot divide a message in that older Once a message is divided you cannot re combine the divided messages using the C recorder You cannot divide a message at the very beginning 0 5 seconds from the beginning of the message When you divide a message into two at the point of division the end of the first message and the beginning of the second message may be interru
87. recording first H Note Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information 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 66 1 Select the message you want to play back with an alarm 2 Enter the alarm setting mode 3 Set the alarm date and time Press and hold PXY MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed Press k or BPI to select ALARM hen press gt MOVE 5 DETAIL MENU P Press K lt or PPI to select NEW hen press gt ALARM NEW LIST Press k or BPI to select DATE a day of the week or DAILY then press PH When you select DATE Set the year month day hour and minute in sequence as described in Step 2 Setting the Clock on page 19 then press BME EXECUTING then your settings are displayed When you select a day of the week or DAILY Press K lt or BPI to set the hour then press B gt ll press lt or DPI to set the minute then press B I EXECUTING then your settings are displayed The setting process is finished and tey alarm indicator appears in the display window 4 Press ll stop to exit the menu
88. rk you have set 0 5 seconds before or after the bookmark Adjusting the Playback Speed the DPC Function When you slide the DPC Digital Pitch Control 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 by the digital processing function 1 Slide the DPC switch to ON 2 Press and hold 1 MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press lt 4 or PPI to select DPC then press Ml DISPLAY ELAPSE DPC 30 V UP OFF g 4 Press 44 or PPI to adjust the speed of the playback then press gt E You can set the speed by 10 for setting and by 5 for setting a E Z 5 Press W stop to exit the menu mode To resume normal playback Slide the DPC switch to OFF Reinforcing the Bass Sound You can set the bass sound you want for the playback in the menu However when you play back using the built in speaker this setting does not work 1 Press and hold 21 MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed a yoeqheld 59 60 2 Press lt 4 or PPI to select EFFECT then press BM V UP OFF EASY SEARCH _ OFF z 3 Press kea or PPI to select the bass sound you want for the playback then press Ml EFFECT OFF BASS1 BASS2 gt BASS1 The bass sound i
89. s reinforced BASS 2 The bass sound is further reinforced OFF The bass sound cannot be reinforced 4 Press ll stop to exit the menu mode H Note The bass sound cannot be reinforced if the NOISE CUT switch is set to ON Reducing Distortion to Make the Human Voice Clearer the Noise Cut Function NOISE CUT When the NOISE CUT switch is set to ON the distortion of very low and high frequencies which are outside the human voice range is reduced therefore you can hear the human voice more clearly When you are using the built in speaker H Note the Noise Cut function does not work The bass sound cannot be reinforced if the 7 NOISE CUT switch is set to ON During playback set the NOISE CUT switch to ON To cancel the Noise Cut function High Set the NOISE CUT switch to OFF frequency sound High frequency Frequency Low frequency sound VI noise such as an electronic device You can hear the human voice more clearly Low frequency noise such as roaring noise from wind g yoeqhe d 61 62 Adjusting the Playback Sound by Amplifying Inaudible Sound the Digital Voice Up Function When you set V UP to MAXIMUM or MEDIUM the low level part of a recorded message is amplified allowing you to hear even low small voices more easily 1 Press and hold 21 MENU to enter the menu mode
90. s requires Installing the software Install the Digital Voice Editor software on your computer s hard disk H Notes e 64bit operating system is not supported e While installing the software do not connect or disconnect the USB connecting cable The software may not be installed properly e When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows 2000 Professional make sure o log on Windows as the user name of Administrator e When installing or uninstalling the software 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 log on as a user name with the Computer administrator user account To find if the user name has a Computer administrator user account open the User Accounts from the Control Panel and refer to the section beneath the user name being displayed a Jayndwos sno 6uizi9 103 104 e 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 bef
91. sage 2 Message 3 Message 4 mode A Added overwrite recording in Message 2 5 When the message to be overwritten is played back press Select the message to which you want to record pause add an overwrite recording first OVERWRITE REC REC TO EXECUTE 1 Press and hold amp 1 MENU to enter appears the menu mode For details on playback see page 53 The menu mode window will be Piano concertos 002 500 OVERWRITE REC 2 Press lt 4 or PPI to select ADD REC TO EXECUTE displayed OVERWRITE then press gt 6 While OVERWRITE REC REC Waa OFF TO EXECUTE is displayed press ERASE ALL ly s record pause The operation indicator will turn red Then recording starts 7 Press Ml stop to stop recording 46 H Notes e You cannot add an overwrite recording o a file other than an LPCM file when he message music file has reached the maximum size limit 1 GB You can add an overwrite recording to an LPCM file even if the message music file has reached he maximum size limit 2 GB when the beginning of the point to be overwritten has not reached the maximum size limit You cannot add an overwrite recording to an LPCM file or MP3 file which was not recorded using the IC recorder f 10 minutes have passed after step 5 you must start the procedure again from step 5 Recording with an External Microphone Stereo microphone To the m
92. se messages as follows MSV LPEC files MSV ADPCM files MP3 files Windows standard WAV files 100 Playing back messages on the computer You can play back messages on the computer using the following functions one message repeat playback A B repeat playback easy search playback with a bookmark as well as normal playback You can also adjust the playback speed Transferring messages saved on your computer to the IC recorder to play You can transfer messages saved on your computer as well as other files such as voice files sent by e mail MSV LPEC ADPCWM files WAV files MP3 files by file or by folder to the IC recorder You can also play them back using the IC recorder Editing messages saved on your computer or IC recorder using your computer You can change message titles or user names sort messages set delete priority marks or bookmarks divide combine messages etc on your computer depending on the format of the file You can change the order of the messages in 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 aturallySpeaking speech recognition oftware Only when Dragon aturallySpeaking version 5 0 or igher Preferred or Professional Edition s installe
93. sta Home Premium Windows operating systems Windows Vista Home Basic Display High color 16bit or more and Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 800x480 dots or more Service par 3 or higher 7 Internet access for Voice Mail function Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 and CD database service Service Pack 2 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition HNote Service Pack 2 or higher The following systems are not supported Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 Any 64bit operating system or higher Any operating systems other than the ones ae indicated above Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack Personally assembled PCs or operating 2 or higher systems Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack _ Upgraded operating systems 4 or higher Multi boot environment Pre Installed Multi monitor environment Hardware Environment Computer IBM PC AT or compatible CPU 266 MHz Pentium II processor or higher For Windows Vista 800MHz Pentium IIl processor or higher 102 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 Expres
94. t the clock page 19 y m d or is e The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the displayed message when the clock was not set There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu The menu items displayed are different depending on the operation modes stop mode playback mode and recording mode pages 79 80 The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied Digital Voice Editor software 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 is short 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 There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using 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 Usually the batteries last about four months If you do not intend to use the IC recorder for an extended period of time it is recommended that you turn the power off page 24 or remove the batteries 112 Symptom Remedy While you are charging the batteries no animation of the battery
95. the IC recorder If SELECT INPUT is not displayed set it in the menu page 88 Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information 52 Playback Playing Back Messages jack Operation indicator kea DP f MENU 1 Select a folder 3 Press BY MENU Press k or BPI to select the folder then press B I 2 Press lt 4 or PPI to select the Q headphone HOLD i yoeqheld Press W to start playback The operation indicator lights in green When LED is set to OFF in the menu page 90 the operation indicator does not light message you want to play 4 Press VOL or to adjust the volume 5 Press Ml stop to stop playback 53 54 rel Tip 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 Q headphone jack The built in speaker will be automatically disconnected To listen from an external speaker Connect an active speaker not supplied to the Q headphone jack Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback Easy Search When EASY SEARCH is set to ON page 84 in the menu you can quickly locate the point at whi
96. 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 tr HOLD 1 23pm i pees Bunya 21 Step 3 Preparations Required before Recording Recording at a meeting e Set REC LEVEL to HIGH 68 or S HIGH in the menu page 32 e Slide the DIRECTNL switch to ON to record a voice coming from a specific direction page 28 e Set LCF LOW CUT to ON in the menu to prevent noise caused by a projector etc page 39 e By placing the IC recorder on the stand you can record with clear and low noise sound without vibration noise from the desk 22 Recording a music performance e Set REC LEVEL to MUSIC page 32 in the menu to record more natural acoustic sound with distortion For more preventing sound ealistic sound recording you can adjust the recording level manually by se MANUAL page 33 ting REC LEVEL to e Set LIMITER to ON in the menu page 35 to preven distortion when a loud sound is suddenly input By attaching a tripod using the stand you not supplied can adjust the angles of the IC reco der and the built in microphones more precisely Sound source Place the IC recorder with its display window facing upward and th
97. to OFF in step 3 40 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 1 Press and hold 1 MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press lt 4 or PPI to select VOR then press Ml LCF LOW CUT OFF A DISPLAY ELAPSE 3 Press lt 4 or PPI to select ON then press BM VOR OFF MON or 4 Press Ml stop to exit the menu mode 5 Press record pause RE and Wel appear in the display window The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound The recording pauses when no sound is detected and MAp and CO flash When the IC recorder detects sound again the recording starts again To cancel the VOR function Set VOR to OFF in step 3 H Notes e 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 reco
98. tware hangs when_ Do not disconnect the connector of the IC recorder while the the Digital Voice Editor computer is communicating with the IC recorder Otherwise software starts up he computer operations become unstable or the data inside he 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 he Digital Voice Editor Ver 2x software after you installed the Digital Voice Editor software The Digital Voice Editor software may not operate properly 118 Error messages Error message Cause Remedy BATTERY LOWER LEVEL e 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 LOW BATTERY e Batteries are exhausted Replace the old batteries with new ones Or charge the rechargeable batteries or replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones MEMORY FULL e The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient Erase some messages before recording FILE FULL e 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 FILE DAMAGED You cannot play or edit messages because the data of the selected file is damaged FO
99. u the pre recording standby time is displayed in seconds between Oand 5 Alarm indicator Recoding mode indicator Displays the recording mode set in the menu Limiter indicator When LIMITER is set to ON in the menu EEE When you are recording in other than the manual recording mode Remaining recording time indication Battery indicator LCF Low Cut Filter indicator When LCF LOW CUT is set to ON in the menu EEF When LCF LOW CUT is set to OFF in the menu 13 Getting Started Step 1 Preparing a Power Source Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder Inserting the alkaline batteries 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid 2 Insert two LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries with correct polarity and close the lid 14 Clock setting display appears and the year section flashes 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 Please refer to Continued directly from Step 1 Preparing a Power Source on page 20 to set the date and time Inserting the rechargeable batteries You can install NH AAA size AAA rechargeable batteries instead of LRO3 size AAA batteries 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid 2 Insert two NH AAA size AAA rechargeable batteries with correct polarity and c
100. 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 o uninstall the software The message files are not removed H Note f any illegal data modification is attempted or a file is used for other than private purposes the file may become unplayable or the Digital Voice Editor may become inoperable When the dialog box used to select how to save files is displayed When you save files recorded using the IC recorder onto the computer named above you can select whether you wish to convert them into the MP3 format Select the desired setting When the dialog box used to select an ICD P30 P50 is displayed Select Yes to edit messages recorded using ICD P30 P50 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 5 When the Ready to Install the Program window appears click Install The installation starts p J yndwo sno HuIzIRN 105 6 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete window appears select Yes 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 2000 or Windows XP 1 Click Start
101. uter 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 he computer as soon as the cable is connected You can connect or disconnect the cable when the IC ecorder and the computer are turned on or off While the IC recorder is connected to the computer CONNECTING is displayed in he display window of the IC recorder 94 Computer To USB connector of your computer To lt gt USB connector S ya USB connecting cable IC recorder H Notes Do not connect more than two USB devices o your computer Normal operation will not be guaranteed Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at any one time Before connecting the IC recorder to the computer check that batteries are inserted in the IC recorder t is recommended that you disconnect the cable from the computer when you do not use the Digital Voice Editor Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Follow the procedures below otherwise data may be damaged 1 Make sure that the operation indicator is not flashing 2 Disconnect the USB connecting cable con

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