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IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
ICD-UX200/UX300/UX200F/UX300F
© 2009 Sony Corporation
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Messages
Listening to the FM Radio
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Printed in China
4-156-546-71(2)

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  • Page 1 IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-UX200/UX300/UX200F/UX300F © 2009 Sony Corporation Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Messages Listening to the FM Radio About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Printed in China 4-156-546-71(2)
  • Page 2 The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. __________________________________ Serial No. __________________________________ FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS.
  • Page 3 • The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. • Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/ downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package ...7 Index to parts and controls ...8 Step 2: Recharging the Battery ...9 When to charge/replace the battery ...11 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On ...12 Turning the power on ...12 Turning the power off ...12 Step 4: Setting the Clock ...13...
  • Page 5 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ...50 Playback via Other Devices ...53 Recording with other equipment ...53 Editing Messages Erasing All Messages in a Folder ...55 Moving a Message to a Different Folder ...56 Dividing a Message into Two ...58 Listening to the FM Radio Tuning in an FM Radio Station ...60 Switching the FM radio output...
  • Page 6 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet ...96 Precautions ...97 Specifications ...99 System requirements ...99 Design and specifications ... 100 Battery life ... 103 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...105 Error Messages ... 112 System Limitations ... 115 Display Window Guide ...116 Index ...119 Trademarks ...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable battery (1) Stereo headphones (1) USB connection support cable (1) If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable.

  • Page 8: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Front A Operation indicator B Built-in microphones (stereo) C Display window STOP button REC (record)/PAUSE button F Control button ( backward), > (cue/fast forward)) (play)/ENT (enter) button* (folder) button I MENU button J m (microphone) jack* K i (headphone) jack L ERASE button M VOL (volume) +*/–...

  • Page 9: Step 2: Recharging The Battery

    Step 2: Recharging the Battery Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Connect the IC recorder to a running computer, and charge the battery until the battery indicator indicates “ When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain period of time, charge the battery continuously until “...
  • Page 10 While the battery is charging, “Connecting” and the battery indicator are displayed in an animation. Battery indicator Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer. Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable.

  • Page 11: When To Charge/Replace The Battery

    P Note If the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 108. When using a fully charged battery or an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery Follow the step 1. Tips •...

  • Page 12: Step 3: Turning The Ic Recorder On

    Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 1 second. The IC recorder is turned on, and “Accessing...” is displayed. Turning the power off Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “POWER”...

  • Page 13: Step 4: Setting The Clock

    Step 4: Setting the Clock x STOP N /ENT MENU v , V You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert a battery after the IC recorder has been without battery for more than 3 minutes, “Set Date&Time”...
  • Page 14 The menu mode window will be displayed. Press on the control button to select “Detail Menu,” and then press /ENT. Press on the control button to select “Date&Time,” and then press /ENT. Press on the control button to select “09y1m1d,” and then press ENT.

  • Page 15: Step 5: Setting The Language To Be Used In The Display Window

    Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window v , V N /ENT MENU You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 3 languages. Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
  • Page 16 You can select the following languages. English, Español (Spanish), Français (French)

  • Page 17: Preventing Accidental Operation (Hold)

    Preventing Accidental Operation (HOLD) Locking the buttons Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “HOLD.” “HOLD” will appear indicating for approx. 3 seconds that all the functions of the buttons are locked. Unlocking the buttons Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center so that all buttons will be unlocked.

  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Recording P Note • Before making a recording, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power. Selecting a folder Press to display the folder selection window. Press on the control button to select the folder in which you want to record messages FOLDER01-10).
  • Page 19 Starting to record Press REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. The operation indicator lights in red. You do not need to press and hold while recording. The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message. Turn the built-in microphones in the direction of the source to be recorded.

  • Page 20: Other Operations

    Other operations pause recording* release pause and resume recording review the current recording instantly review during recording * 1 hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. Tips • Messages recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files. •...

  • Page 22: Listening

    Listening P Note • Before playback starts, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power. To start playback Press Press on the control button to select the folder. Press on the control button. > Press on the control button to select the message you want to play.
  • Page 23 Press /ENT. Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 80), the operation indicator does not light.) Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume. To stop playback Press STOP.
  • Page 24 Other operations stop at the current position (Playback Pause function) go back to the beginning of the current message go back to previous messages skip to the next message skip to the succeeding messages * These operations are for when “Easy Search” is set to “OFF” (page 76). Display when playing back the messages A File information Press...
  • Page 25 B Counter information You can select the display mode in the menu (page 77). Elapsed time: Elapsed playback time of one message Remaining time: The remaining time of the message Recording date: Date recorded Recording time: Time recorded C Remaining recording time Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds.

  • Page 26: Erasing

    Erasing P Notes • Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. • Before erasing a message, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power. Selecting a message and erasing it Select the message you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode.
  • Page 27 Press /ENT. “Erasing...” appears in the display window and the selected message will be erased. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. To cancel erasing Select “Cancel”...

  • Page 28: Other Recording Operations

    Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting the recording mode x STOP N /ENT MENU v , V You can select the recording mode in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode or the FM radio mode. Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 29: Setting The Microphone Sensitivity

    High-quality stereo recording mode (44.1 kHz/192 kbps) You can record with stereo high-quality sound. STSP Standard play stereo recording mode (44.1 kHz/128 kbps) You can record with stereo sound. STLP Long play stereo recording mode (22.05 kHz/48 kbps) You can record for a longer time with stereo sound.
  • Page 30 Press on the control button to select “Mic Sensitivity,” and then press /ENT. Press on the control button to select “S-High ,” “High “Low ,” and then press Press STOP to exit the menu mode. S-High High ,” /ENT. The microphone sensitivity is set to “High recorder.

  • Page 31: Cutting Out Low Frequency - The Lcf Function

    Cutting out low frequency – the LCF function x STOP N /ENT MENU v , V When you set the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to “ON” in the stop or recording mode, you cut out a low frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind, etc.;...

  • Page 32: Starting To Record Automatically In Response To Sound - The Vor Function

    Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function x STOP z REC/PAUSE N /ENT MENU v , V You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON” when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording, to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording...
  • Page 33 To cancel the VOR function Set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 3. P Note The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set “Mic Sensitivity” 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”...

  • Page 34: Operating During Recording

    Operating during Recording Monitoring the recording i (headphone) jack VOL +/– If you connect the supplied stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack before you start, you can monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL +/–, but the recording level is fixed.
  • Page 35 Press DIVIDE during recording. “Dividing...” appears on the display and the new message number is added at the point you pressed the button. The message will be recorded as two messages, however recording continues without stopping. Message 1 Message 2 Message is divided.

  • Page 36: Recording Via Other Devices

    IC recorder. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P electret condenser microphone (not supplied).

  • Page 37: Recording From Other Equipment

    Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. For details on how to make the connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the ECM-TL1 microphone.
  • Page 38 m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. To record using the synchronized recording function Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
  • Page 39 Press STOP to exit the menu mode. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. “ ” flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode. Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. “ ” appears on the display and synchronized recording starts.
  • Page 40 Press on the control button to select “OFF,” and then press Press STOP to exit the menu mode. Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable (page 41)*.
  • Page 41 * Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) To the IC To the other recorder equipment RK-G139 Stereo Mini-plug mini-plug (monaural) (without (without resistor) resistor) RK-G136 Stereo Stereo mini-plug mini-plug (without (without resistor) resistor) P Note When recording from other equipment, the microphone sensitivity cannot be adjusted.

  • Page 42: Other Playback Operations

    Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Method Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with the headphones: Connect the supplied headphones to the (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. • To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the i (headphone) jack.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Playback Speed - The Dpc Function

    normal playback will start at the point you release the button. • If the last message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the message, press and hold > on the control button go to the end of the message, and then press on the control button while “MESSAGE END”...
  • Page 44 Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to “ON.” If you wish to increase the playback speed, press on the control button when the IC recorder is in the playback mode. Every time the button is pressed, you can increase the speed by 5% for + from –50% to 0%, and 10% for + between 0% and 100%.

  • Page 45: Changing The Playback Settings

    Changing the Playback Settings Selecting the playback mode x STOP N /ENT MENU v , V You can select the playback mode in the menu. Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode.
  • Page 46 A message is played back. Messages in one folder are played back continuously. All the messages are played back continuously. One message is played back repeatedly. Messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. ALL All the messages are played back repeatedly.

  • Page 47: Making The Human Voice Clearer - The Noise Cut Function

    Making the human voice clearer – the noise cut function x STOP N /ENT MENU v , V When the noise cut function is set to “ON” in the menu, 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.

  • Page 48: Selecting The Sound Effect

    Selecting the sound effect x STOP v , V N /ENT MENU . , > You can set the effect you want for the playback in the menu. Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode.
  • Page 49 Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals. Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for lively sound. Bass1 Emphasizes the bass sound. Bass2 Emphasizes the bass sound even more. Custom You can design your own custom sound level for 5 bands of EQ.

  • Page 50: Playing Back A Message At A Desired Time With An Alarm

    Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm x STOP N /ENT MENU v , V You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time. You can have the message played back on a specified date, once every week, or at the same time every day.
  • Page 51 Set the alarm date and time. Press on the control button to select “Date,” a day of the week, or “Daily,” and then press When you select “Date”: Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in “Step 4: Setting the Clock”...
  • Page 52 Press on the control button to select “Beep&Play,” “Beep” or “Play,” then press /ENT. Press STOP to exit the menu mode. When the set date and time comes At the set time, “Alarm” is displayed in the display window and the alarm and the selected message will be played back using the selected alarm pattern.

  • Page 53: Playback Via Other Devices

    Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment Tape recorder, etc. i (headphone) jack x STOP N /ENT You can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment. Before you start recording, we recommend you to make trial recording first. Connect the i (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (stereo minijack) of other equipment...
  • Page 54 P Note Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.

  • Page 55: Editing Messages

    Editing Messages Erasing All Messages in a Folder v , V N /ENT MENU P Note If the selected folder contains a protected message, you cannot erase the message. Select the folder containing the messages you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode.

  • Page 56: Moving A Message To A Different Folder

    Moving a Message to a Different Folder x STOP N /ENT MENU v , V P Notes • When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page 85). • You cannot move a message to a Select the message you want to move.
  • Page 57 When you move a message to another folder, the original message in the previous folder will be deleted. Press STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel moving the message Press STOP before step 4.

  • Page 58: Dividing A Message Into Two

    Dividing a Message into Two v , V N /ENT DIVIDE . , > You can divide a message during playback, so that the message is divided into two parts and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message. By dividing a message, you can easily find the point from which you want to play back when you make a long recording such as at...
  • Page 59 P Notes • You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. • When you divide a message with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title, artist name, and file name. •...

  • Page 60: Listening To The Fm Radio

    Listening to the FM Radio Tuning in an FM Radio Station (for ICD-UX200F/UX300F only) v , V N /ENT MENU . , > The headphone cord is an FM antenna, therefore, connect the headphone when listening to the radio. P Note During FM reception you cannot charge the battery.

  • Page 61: Switching The Fm Radio Output Between Speaker And Headphones

    Press on the control button > repeatedly to tune in a station or press and hold > on the control button until the frequency digits begin to change on the display. The IC recorder automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.

  • Page 62: Switching The Receiver Sensitivity Of The Fm Radio

    Press on the control button to select “Audio Output,” and then press /ENT. Press on the control button to select “Headphones” or “Speaker,” and then press /ENT. The FM radio output is set to “Headphones” when you purchase the IC recorder.

  • Page 63: Recording Fm Broadcasts

    Press on the control button to select “DX/LOCAL,” and then press ENT. Press on the control button to select “DX” or “LOCAL,” and then press /ENT. Press STOP to exit the menu mode. Normally, select this setting. LOCAL When there is interference or collapsing caused by a intense electric field around the transmitting antenna of the broadcasting station,...

  • Page 64: Presetting Fm Radio Stations Automatically

    Presetting FM Radio Stations Automatically x STOP N /ENT MENU v , V You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations automatically using the preset menu. Press MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio. The menu mode window will be displayed.

  • Page 65: Switching The Scanning Sensitivity

    To stop the automatic presetting Press STOP. The preset numbers stored until you press the STOP button remain in memory. Switching the scanning sensitivity x STOP N /ENT MENU v , V You can set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations. Press MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio.
  • Page 66 Press on the control button to select “Scan Sensitivity,” and then press /ENT. Press on the control button to select “High(SCAN H)” or “Low(SCAN L),” and then press ENT. The scanning sensitivity is set to “High(SCAN H)” when you purchase the IC recorder.

  • Page 67: Presetting Fm Radio Stations Manually

    Presetting FM Radio Stations Manually N /ENT v , V You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations in the IC recorder’s memory. Tune in the station you want to preset and store on the preset number. When the station you want to tune in is not a preset station, “P - -”...

  • Page 68: Listening To A Preset Radio Station

    Listening to a Preset Radio Station x STOP v , V N /ENT MENU . , > Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is stopped. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press on the control button to select “FM Radio,”...

  • Page 69: Erasing Preset Fm Radio Stations

    Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations v , V N /ENT MENU . , > The display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some regions. Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
  • Page 70 The preset number will be changed to “P - -.”...

  • Page 71: About The Menu Function

    About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu x STOP v , V N /ENT MENU . , > Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press on the control button to select the menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press Press...

  • Page 72: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Menu items Settings REC Mode ST, STSP, STLP, SP, LP Mic Sensitivity S-High LCF(Low Cut) ON, OFF ON, OFF Noise Cut ON, OFF Effect Pop, Rock, Jazz, Bass1, Bass2, Custom, OFF Easy Search ON, OFF Play Mode , ALL, Display Elapsed Time, Remain Time, REC Date, REC Time...
  • Page 73 Menu items Settings Scan Sensitivity* High(SCAN H), Low(SCAN L) Audio Output* Headphones, Speaker Detail Menu Date&Time _ _ y _ _ m _ _ d _ _ : _ _ Time Display 12-Hour, 24-Hour Beep ON, OFF ON, OFF Backlight ON, OFF Language English, Español (Spanish),...
  • Page 74 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) REC Mode Sets the recording mode. ST*: STSP: STLP: Mic Sensitivity Sets the microphone sensitivity. S-High High LCF(Low Cut) Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to cut a low frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind; therefore you can record a message more clearly.
  • Page 75 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. The VOR function is activated when z REC/PAUSE is pressed. OFF*: The VOR function does not work.
  • Page 76 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Effect Sets the effect you want for the playback in the menu. Pop: Rock: Jazz: Bass1: Bass2: Custom: OFF*: P Note When playing back messages using the built-in speaker, listening to the FM radio, or when the noise cut function is set to “ON” in the menu, the Effect function does not work.
  • Page 77 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Play Mode Sets the playback mode. A message is played back. Messages in one folder are played back continuously. ALL: All the messages are played back continuously. One message is played back repeatedly. Messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. ALL: All the messages are played back repeatedly.
  • Page 78 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Alarm Sets the alarm. New*: List: Pattern: Protect Protect the selected message to prevent the message from being erased, divided, or being moved. Execute: Cancel*: Move The selected message will be moved to the selected folder. Before attempting to move a message, select the message to be moved, and then go to the menu window.
  • Page 79 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) FM Radio** The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. Auto Preset** Scans automatically for available frequencies. The stations will be stored in memory. Execute: The automatic presetting is activated. Cancel*: The automatic presetting is cancelled. DX/LOCAL** Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio.
  • Page 80 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail Menu Date&Time Sets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. Time Display Sets the clock display. 12-Hour*: 24-Hour: Beep Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. ON*: OFF: P Note...
  • Page 81 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Backlight Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. ON*: The backlight in the display window lights up for approx. 10 seconds. OFF: The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation.
  • Page 82 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Select Input Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the MIC IN*: Audio IN: 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 again as a new message when any sound is detected.

  • Page 83: Utilizing Your Computer

    Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, the IC recorder is recognized by the computer, and you can transfer data between them. Copying messages from the IC recorder to your computer to save them (page 87) You can copy the messages recorded on the IC recorder to save them.

  • Page 84: Connecting The Ic Recorder To Your Computer

    Connecting the IC recorder to your computer IC recorder To USB port Slide the USB lever on the back of the IC recorder in the direction of the arrow, and insert the USB connector into the USB port of a running computer. Make sure the IC recorder has been recognized properly.

  • Page 85: Construction Of Folders And Files

    • Before connecting the IC recorder to the computer, make sure that the battery is inserted in the IC recorder. • It is recommended that you disconnect the IC recorder from the computer when you are not using the IC recorder connected to the computer.
  • Page 86 The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows: Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder (They have been already made when you purchase the IC recorder.) Folder transferred from a computer (They are displayed when music...

  • Page 87: Copying Messages From The Ic Recorder To Your Computer To Save Them

    Copying Messages from the IC Recorder to Your Computer to Save Them You can save messages or folders by copying them from the IC recorder to your computer. Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 84). Copy messages or folders you want to save to your computer.

  • Page 88: Copying Music Files From Your Computer To The Ic Recorder And Playing Them Back

    Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back You can copy music or other audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC-LC*) from your computer to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping them, and you can then play them back on the IC recorder.
  • Page 89 Press on the control button to select the music file you want to play. Press /ENT to start playback. Press STOP to stop playback. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing music files using the IC recorder, is as follows. 48 kbps 128 kbps ICD-...

  • Page 90: Enjoying The Music Files More

    Enjoying the music files more Selecting the playback mode You can select the playback mode, such as playback of one music file, continuous playback of music files in one folder, continuous playback of all music files, repeat playback of one music file, repeat playback of music files in one folder and repeat playback of all music files, in the menu.

  • Page 91: Using The Ic Recorder As Usb Memory - Data Storage Function

    Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory – Data Storage Function When the IC recorder is connected to your computer directly or using a USB connection support cable, 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.

  • Page 92: Using Voice Recognition Software

    Using Voice Recognition Software When voice recognition software (not supplied) is installed on your computer, you can transcribe a message into a text file. Introducing the voice recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a speech- recognition software application that allows you to recognize and transcribe your recorded voice in a message and convert it into a text file.
  • Page 93 • Refer to the operating instructions or the help supplied with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, as some parts of training are the same as those required for dictating directly to the computer using a headset microphone. • Even if you have already created a user speech file with a headset microphone, you should create a separate speech file for the IC recorder to get better...

  • Page 94: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From Your Computer

    Disconnecting the IC Recorder from Your Computer Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged. Make sure that the operation indicator does not light. Perform the following operation on your computer. On the Windows screen, left-click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer.

  • Page 95: Additional Information

    Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) USB connector of the IC recorder USB AC adaptor (not supplied) You can charge the rechargeable battery by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using an AC-U50AD (U.S.A. and Canada only) or an AC-U50A (Latin America only) USB AC adaptor (not supplied).

  • Page 96: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From The Ac Outlet

    Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable. If you are recording or playing back a message, press STOP to put the IC recorder into the stop mode.

  • Page 97: Precautions

    Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 1.5 V or 1.2 V DC. Use one NH-AAA rechargeable battery or one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery. On safety Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. On handling •...
  • Page 98 Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or...

  • Page 99: Specifications

    • 64 bit versions of Windows supported. • For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/recordersupport Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ Latin American areas: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp Hardware environment: –...

  • Page 100: Design And Specifications

    When you are using Windows 2000 Professional Install the driver using “SonyRecorder_Driver.exe” in the IC recorder. Design and specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) ICD-UX200/UX200F: 2 GB (approx. 1.79 GB = 1,928,822,784 Byte) ICD-UX300/UX300F: 4 GB (approx. 3.59 GB = 3,860,922,368 Byte) A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area.
  • Page 101 General Speaker Approx. 16 mm (21/32 in.) dia. Input/Output • Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) – input for plug in power, minimum input level 0.9 mV, 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone • Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) – output for 8 ohms - 300 ohms headphones •...
  • Page 102 Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. ST mode ICD-UX200/ 22 hr. UX200F 15 min. ICD-UX300/ 44 hr. UX300F 40 min. When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the battery with a new one in the midst of recording.

  • Page 103: Battery Life

    FM recording Approx. 3 hr. Approx. 4 hr. 30 min. 30 min. FM reception: Approx. 6 hr. When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording STSP* mode Recording Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 12 hr. Approx. 15 hr. Approx. 12 hr.
  • Page 104 30 min. FM reception: Approx. 7 hr. 30 min. The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony. The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. ST: Stereo high quality recording mode...

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work.
  • Page 106 Symptom Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in. The operation indicator does not light. “Memory Full” is displayed and you cannot start recording. “File Full” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. Recording is interrupted. Noise is heard.
  • Page 107 Symptom Remedy The VOR function does not • The synchronized recording function is activated (page 37). Set work. • During FM recording, the VOR function does not work. You cannot divide a • You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message.
  • Page 108 Symptom There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode. The battery life is short. There is no battery power remaining after you have left the battery inserted for long time without using the IC recorder. There is no battery power remaining when you disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor...
  • Page 109 Symptom Remedy The charging indicator • A rechargeable battery other than an NH-AAA model or a battery disappears in the middle of charging. • The rechargeable battery has deteriorated. • When playing back messages using the built-in speaker, or when “...
  • Page 110 Symptom You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer. The audio is weak or has poor quality when listening to the radio. The picture of your TV becomes unstable. You cannot receive FM radio stations, or a lot of static is heard.
  • Page 111 Symptom Remedy The IC recorder does not • Take out the battery and insert it again (page 9). operate correctly. The IC recorder does not • You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the operate. The IC recorder is not •...

  • Page 112: Error Messages

    Error Messages Error message Low Battery Level Low Battery Memory Full File Full File Damaged Format Error Process Error Set Date&Time No File Cause/Remedy • You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power. Prepare a new battery to replace the current one.
  • Page 113 Error message Cause/Remedy Already Set • The selected message has already been set for alarm playback. • You set the alarm to play back a message at a date and time Past Date/Time • You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and No Setting •...
  • Page 114 Error message Change Folder System Error Invalid when Noise Cut is Cause/Remedy • If there are no MP3 files in the in the display window, therefore, the folder setting will be changed. • A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the battery and re-insert it.

  • Page 115: System Limitations

    System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record messages • If you record messages in a mixture of ST, STSP, STLP, SP and up to the maximum recording time.

  • Page 116: Display Window Guide

    Display Window Guide Display when stopped or recording A Elapsed time/Remaining time/ Recording date and time indication ) Folder name/ title name/ Artist name/ name indication Press of the control button to display a folder name, message title, artist name, and file name in sequence. C Remaining recording time indication Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
  • Page 117 : Synchronized recording : Flashes while synchronized recording is set to pause. : review/fast backward, cue/ fast forward : going backward/forward continuously E 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 or recording mode.
  • Page 118 Display during playback L Noise cut/Effect Displays the “Noise Cut” or “Effect” setting in the menu. : Noise Cut : Pop : Rock : Jazz : Bass1 : Bass2 : Custom M Repeat playback : Appears when one message is played back repeatedly.

  • Page 119: Index

    Index AAC-LC files ... 100 A-B Repeat ...46 Adjusting the volume ...23, 34 Alarm ...50, 72, 78 Alkaline battery ...103 Battery life ... 103 Built-in microphones ...19 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer ...84 Copying messages ...87 Copying music files ...88 Cue/Review ...42 Dividing a message ...34, 58 DPC (Digital Pitch Control) ...43...
  • Page 120 LCF (Low Cut Filter) ...31, 72, 74 LP ... 29, 72, 74, 102, 103 Maintenance ...98 Menu Alarm ...72, 78 Audio Output ...73, 79 Auto Power Off ...73, 81 Auto Preset ...72, 79 Backlight ...73, 81 Beep ...73, 80 Date&Time ...73, 80 Detail Menu ...73, 80 Display ...72, 77 DX/LOCAL ...72, 79...
  • Page 121 Rechargeable battery ...9, 103 Recharging the battery ...9 Recording ...18, 28 Recording from a telephone ...37 Recording from other equipment ...37 Recording mode ...28, 72, 74 Recording time ... 102 Recording with an external microphone ...36 Recording with other equipment ...53 Remaining battery indicator ...11 Review ...20 Selecting the sound effect ...48, 72, 76...

  • Page 122: Trademarks

    Trademarks • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries.

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