Specifications; Using An Adding Recording; Adding A Bookmark; Recording With An External Microphone Or Other Equipment - Sony ICD-SX56 Digital Voice Editor 2 Operating Instructions

BVarious Ways of Recording
Adjusting the Playback Speed —
Adding a Recording to a DPC (Digital Pitch Control)
Previously Recorded Message
You can adjust the speed of the playback between twice
the normal speed (+100%) and half the normal speed
You can add a recording to the message being played
(–50%). The message is played back in natural tone
back.
thanks to the digital processing function.
Notes
• At a factory setting, you cannot add a recording not to erase Playing back a message rapidly or slowly
the message by accidental operation. See "Using an Adding
Slide the DPC switch to
Recording" to change the setting.
"ON".
• The added or overwritten portion of a message will be
"FAST" or "SLOW"
recorded in the same recording mode (ST, STLP, SP or LP)
flashes for 3 seconds
as the original message, regardless of the current recording
and the message is
mode setting.
played back at the
• You cannot add or overwrite a recording if the remaining
speed specified with
memory is insufficient. For more information, see
the menu.
"Troubleshooting".
• You cannot add or overwrite a recording onto an MP3 file.
To resume normal playback
Slide the DPC switch to "OFF".
Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded
Message
Note
When REC-OP in the menu is set to "ADD", you can add When you want to play back an MP3 file of more than
a recording to the message being played back (see "Using 192kbps, set the DPC switch to "OFF", or if the switch is set to
"ON", adjust the speed of the playback to slower than 10%
an Adding Recording").
(toward –). If the speed is set to faster than 10% (toward +),
The added recording will be placed after the current
"NO FAST" will appear and the playback becomes normal.
message and counted as a part of the message.
During
Setting the playback speed
playback of Message 3 Message 4
Message 3
You can set the playback speed when the DPC switch is
set to "ON". The setting for the playback speed holds
After
Message 3 Message 4 effective until you change the setting.
adding a
recording
1
Turn the jog
Added recording
lever toward
1 MENU to display
During playback,
the menu mode.
press zREC/REC
PAUSE briefly.
2
Press the jog
"REC" and
lever up or
"ADD" will flash and the unit stops in the recording
down (>/
pause mode.
.) to select
2
While "REC" and "ADD" are flashing, press
"DPC", then press the jog lever (x•B).
zREC/REC PAUSE.
The playback speed setting mode will be displayed.
"REC" is displayed and "ADD" flashes for 3 seconds
The flashing number represents the playback speed
on the display window. The OPR indicator will light in percentage with the standard speed as "0".
in red. Then the new recording will be added at the
3
Press the jog
end of the current message.
lever up or
3
Press xSTOP to stop the recording.
down (>/.)
to set the
Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback
playback speed.
When REC-OP in the menu is set to "OVER", you can
• Fast play (up to +100% by 10%): Press up (>).
add an overwrite recording after the selected point in a
• Slow play (down to –50% by 5%): Press down (.).
recorded message. The part of the message after the
selected point is deleted. 4
Press the job
lever (x•B).
The starting point of an overwrite recording
The specified
playback speed is
Message 2 Message 3 Message 4
confirmed.
5
The deleted part of Press the jog
Message 2
lever toward
Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 MENU to exit
the menu mode.
Added overwrite recording in Message 2
The normal display appears.
1
During playback,
press zREC/REC

Adding a Bookmark

PAUSE briefly.
"REC" is displayed.
"OVER" flashes on the display window and the OPR
You can add a bookmark at a point in a message and use
indicator flashes in red. it during playback. You can add only one bookmark in
each message.
2
Press zREC/REC PAUSE to start recording.
The display returns to the display mode set in the
During playback or stop, press DIVIDE/
menu and the OPR indicator lights in red.
(bookmark) for more than 1 second.
3
Press xSTOP to stop the recording.
A bookmark is added
and the bookmark
indicator ( ) flashes
Recording with an External
for 3 seconds.
Microphone or Other Equipment
If you add a bookmark to a message that already has a
bookmark, a previously added bookmark is deleted and a
Recording with an External
bookmark is added to the newly specified point.
Microphone
To start playback at the bookmark
Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone)
Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) during stop so
jack.
that the bookmark indicator flashes for 3 seconds. Then
When you connect an external microphone, the built-in
press the jog lever (x•B).
microphone is automatically cut off. When a plug in
power type microphone is connected, power is
To delete the bookmark
automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC
1 In stop mode, press the jog lever up or down (>/
recorder.
.) to display the number of the message with the
bookmark you wish to delete.
2 While pressing DIVIDE/ (bookmark), press ERASE
for more than 1 second.
mini-plug (stereo)
3 Press ERASE while the bookmark indicator and
"ERASE " are flashing.
Notes
• If you want to combine messages to which the bookmark is
already added, delete the bookmark before combining
messages.
Stereo
microphone • You cannot add a bookmark to an MP3 file.
Playing back all messages in a
1 Recommended types of microphones
You can use the ECM-CS10 Sony electret condenser
folder continuously
microphone (not supplied).
— Continuous Play
Recording from Other Equipment
When CONT is set to "on" in the menu, you can play
To record sound of other equipment with the IC recorder,
back all the messages in a folder continuously. You can
connect the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder to the
change the setting during playback.
earphone jack of other equipment (tape recorder etc.) by
using a resistance audio connecting cable.
Playing back a message repeatedly —
Before you start recording, set the microphone sensitivity
Repeat Play
by setting SENS in the menu to "H" (high).
Note During playback, press
If you use an audio connecting cable without a resistor, the jog lever (x•B) for
sound may be recorded interrupted. Make sure to use a
more than one second.
resistance audio connecting cable.
" " will be displayed
and the selected
Recording with Other Equipment
message will be played back repeatedly.
To resume normal playback, press the jog lever (x•B)
To record the sound of the IC recorder with other
again. To stop playback, press xSTOP.
equipment, connect the i (headphones) jack of the IC
recorder to the audio input connector (minijack, stereo) of
other equipment.
mini-plug (stereo) Playing Back the Specified
Section Repeatedly — A-B
Repeat
Tape recorder,
etc.
mini-plug (stereo)
While playing back a message, you can set the start (A)
and end (B) points for a section you wish to play
repeatedly.
1
During playback,
press A-B
BVarious Ways of Playback
(repeat)/
PRIORITY briefly.
Locating quickly the point you
The starting point (A) of the section you wish to play
wish to start playback (Easy
repeatedly is set. "A-B B" flashes.
2
Search)
During playback,
press A-B
(repeat)/
When EASY-S is set to "on" in the menu, you can quickly
locate the point you wish to start playback by pressing PRIORITY briefly.
the jog lever up or down (>/.) repeatedly during The finishing point (B) of the section is set.
playback or playback pause. "A-B" and " " are displayed and the specified
You can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing the jog section is played back repeatedly.
lever down (.) once, or advance approx. 10 seconds
To resume normal playback
by pressing the jog lever up (>) once. This function is
Press the jog lever (x•B).
useful when locating a desired point in a long recording.
To stop A-B Repeat playback
Press xSTOP.
Adjusting the playback sound Notes
• You cannot set A-B Repeat for a section that overlaps two or
by amplifying inaudible sound
more messages.
— Digital Voice Up function
• If you do not set the finishing point (B), the finishing point
is automatically set at the end (or the beginning) of the
message.
You can make the playback sound well-balanced and
more audible by amplifying only the inaudible low-level
part of a recorded message and adjusting the overall
recording to its optimum level (Digital Voice Up
Playing Back a Message at a
function). This function is useful to hear a meeting with
Desired Time with an Alarm
each speaker's voice more audible.
During playback or stop, slide the VOICE
You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected
UP switch to "ON".
message at a desired time. You can have the message
The message is played back with adjusted sound.
played back at a specified date, once every week, or the
same time everyday.
To resume normal playback You can also sound the alarm without playing back a
Slide the VOICE UP switch to "OFF".
message.
Note
Note
Depending on the area you purchased the unit, the Digital
When the clock is not set or no messages are recorded, you
Voice Up switch name shown on the unit may differ. cannot set the alarm.
1
Select the
message you
want to play
back.
For more information about selecting the desired
message, see step 1 and 2 of "Playing Back
Messages".
2
Enter the alarm setting mode.
1 Press the jog
lever toward
MENU.
The menu
mode will be displayed in the display
window.
Erasing All Messages in a Folder
2 Press the jog
lever up or You can erase all recorded messages in a folder.
down (>/ 1
Turn the jog
.) to select
lever toward
"ALARM oFF".
FOLDER
If the alarm has been already set to "on",
repeatedly to
"ALARM on" will be displayed.
display the folder (A, B, C, D or E) containing
the messages you want to erase.
3 Press the jog
lever (x•B). 2
While pressing
The alarm
xSTOP, press
setting mode
ERASE for more
will be displayed in the display window.
than 1 second.
The message number and "ALL ERASE" will flash
4 Press the jog
for 10 seconds.
lever up or
3
down (>/
While "ALL
.) to select
ERASE" is
"on".
flashing, press
If "on" has already been selected, follow the
ERASE.
next step.
All the recorded
messages
5 Press the jog
contained in the
lever (x•B).
folder are deleted.
"DATE" will
The folder itself
be displayed
will not be deleted.
in the display window.
To cancel erasing
3
Set the alarm date and time.
Press xSTOP before step 3.
To play back on a desired date
1 Press the jog
lever (x•B)
Dividing a Message into Two/
while "DATE"
is displayed. Combining Messages
The year digits will flash.
2 Press the jog You can divide a message, or combine messages.
lever up or • You can divide a message into two while recording/
down (>/ playing back messages.
• You can combine messages in stop mode.
.) to select
the year digits and press the jog lever (x•B). Notes
The month digits will flash. • Due to the recording system of an IC recorder, you may not
be able to divide or combine messages in some cases.
3 Set the month
• You cannot divide or combine MP3 files.
and the day in
sequence, then
Dividing a Message
press the jog
You can divide a message during recording or playback,
lever (x•B).
so that the message is divided into two and the new
message number is added to the divided message. By
To play back once a week
dividing a message, you can easily find the point you
Press the jog lever
want to play back when you make a long recording such
up or down (>/
as a meeting.
.) to select the
You can divide a message until the total number of
day of the week
messages in the folder becomes 99.
("SUN" for Sunday to "SAT" for Saturday). Then
Notes
press the jog lever (x•B).
• You need a certain amount of space in the memory to divide
a message. For more information, see "On system
To play back at the same time every day
limitations of the IC recorder".
Press the jog lever
• If you divide a message with priority mark(s), priority
up or down (>/
mark(s) will be added to both parts of the divided message.
.) to select
"DAILY". Then
While recording or playing back a message,
press the jog lever (x•B).
press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) at the point you
want to divide.
4
Select the alarm time.
• When you press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) during
1 Press the jog recording:
lever up or The new message
down (>/ number is added at
.) to select the point you
the hour digits, and press the jog lever (x•B). pressed the button, and the new message number and
"DIVIDE" flash for 3 seconds.
The minute digit will flash.
The message will be divided into two; however, the
2 Press the jog
messages will be recorded without a break.
lever up or
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3
down (>/
.) to select
A message is divided.
the minute digits, and press the jog lever (x•B).
5
Select the alarm
1 Tip
playback.
You can divide a message during recording pause.
Press the jog lever
up or down (>/
• When you press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) during
.) to select the alarm sound either from "B-PLAY"
playback:
(for starting playback after the alarm) or "B-ONLY"
The message is
(for only the alarm).
divided into two at
the point you
6
Press the jog
pressed the button, and "DIVIDE" flashes for 3
lever (x•B).
seconds.
The setting is
The message numbers of the following messages will
finished.
increase by one.
7
Press the jog
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3
lever toward
A message is divided.
MENU to exit
the menu mode. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4
The normal display appears.
"," is displayed when the message having an alarm
To play the divided message
setting is selected.
Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display the
message number as the divided messages have message
When the set date and time comes
numbers.
At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds
and the selected message will be played back (If you have 1 To play the divided messages continuously
selected "B-ONLY" in step 5, only the alarm will sound). Select "on" for CONT in the menu as described in "Operating
the Menu".
During alarm playback, "ALARM" will flash in the
display window.
Combining Messages
When the playback ends, the unit will stop automatically
at the beginning of that message.
You can combine two messages into one.
1To listen to the same message again Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4
Press the jog lever (x•B). The same message will be played
back from the beginning.
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3
1To cancel the alarm setting before the playback
starts Messages are combined.
Press xSTOP while the alarm sound is heard. You can stop
Notes
the alarm playback even when the HOLD function is
• After combining messages, the latter message's alarm
activated.
setting, priority mark(s) and bookmark will be deleted.
• If you combine messages with a bookmark, the following
To cancel the alarm setting
procedures will erase the bookmark. To combine messages,
In step 2, select "oFF" and then press the jog lever (x•B).
redo the procedures.
To check the alarm setting • You cannot combine messages of different recording modes.
Follow steps 1 through 2 to display the current alarm
1
Press xSTOP to stop the IC recorder.
date and time. Then follow steps 3 to 7 to change the
alarm date and time.
2
Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to
display the number of the second of the two
Notes
messages you want to combine.
• If the alarm time comes while another message is being
3
played back with an alarm, the playback stops and the new While pressing
message will be played back.
DIVIDE/
• If the alarm time comes during recording, the alarm will
(bookmark),
sound after the recording is finished. "," will flash when
press ERASE for
the alarm time comes.
more than 1 second.
• If more than one alarm time comes during recording, only
"COMBINE" will flash for 10 seconds.
the first message will be played back.
• When the alarm time comes when the unit is in the menu 4
Press ERASE while the display is flashing.
mode, alarm will sound and the menu mode will be
The two messages are combined into one and the
cancelled.
messages will be renumbered as in the illustration.
• If you divide a message you set the alarm for, alarm setting
remains on only the first part of the divided message.
To cancel erasing
• If you combine messages you set the alarm for, the alarm
Press xSTOP before step 4.
setting of the latter message will be cancelled.
• Alarm setting will not be cancelled when the alarm
playback finishes.
Moving Messages to a Different
Folder
BEditing Messages
You can move the recorded messages to another folder.

Erasing Messages

When you move a message to another folder, the one in
the previous folder will be deleted.
You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all
Example: Moving Message 3 in Folder B to Folder C
messages in a folder at a time.
1
Play back the
Note
message you
Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
want to move.
Erasing Messages one by one
2
Turn the jog
You can erase unnecessary messages only.
lever toward
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will
FOLDER
advance and be renumbered so that there will be no
repeatedly to
space between messages.
select the folder that you want to move the
Erase Message 3
message into.
Before
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5 The destination folder and "MOVE" flash. The first
erasing
and last 5 seconds of the message will be played
back.
After
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4
erasing 3
Press the jog
Remaining messages are renumbered.
lever (x•B).
The message is
1
Press ERASE
moved to the
while playing
destination folder. Messages are sorted in order of
back the
the recorded date and time or the number of the
message you
priority marks in the folder.
want to erase or press ERASE for more than 1
second during stop mode. To cancel moving the message
Press xSTOP before step 3.
The message number and "ERASE" will flash while
the first and last 5 seconds of the message are played
back 10 times.
2
Press ERASE
while the
message is being
played back and
"ERASE" is flashing.
The message is erased and the remaining messages
will be renumbered. (For example, if you erase
Message 3, Message 4 will be renumbered as
Message 3. When erasing is completed, the unit will
stop at the beginning of the following message.)
To cancel erasing
Press xSTOP before step 2.
To erase other messages
Repeat steps 1 and 2.
To erase a message partially
First divide the message and then proceed from step 1 to
erase the unnecessary message.
Adding Priority Mark(s) Turning off the OPR Indicator
— Priority Mark Function (LED)
Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order During recording and playback, the OPR (operation)
of recording. indicator lights or flashes. You can set the OPR indicator
By adding priority marks ( ) to important messages, you to turn off even in operation.
can renumber the messages in the order of their priority.
1
Turn the jog
There are four levels, " " (the most important),
lever toward
" ", " ", and no priority mark. You can add priority
MENU.
marks both in the stop mode and in the playback mode.
The menu mode
will be displayed.
Adding Priority Mark(s) in the Stop
2
Mode Press the jog
lever up or
1
Select the
down (>/.)
message you
to select "LED
want to mark.
on".
2 3
Press the jog
Press A-B
lever (x•B).
(repeat)/
PRIORITY for The LED setting
mode will be
more than 1
displayed.
second.
" " and the message number indication will flash on 4
Press the jog
the display window.
lever up or
3 down (>/.)
Press A-B
to select "oFF",
(repeat)/
PRIORITY and then press the jog lever (x•B).
repeatedly to The setting is changed.
5
select the number of priority mark(s) ( ) while
Press the jog
indications are flashing.
lever toward
The setting is finished when the priority mark(s) ( )
MENU to exit
light(s) steadily in the display window and the
the menu mode.
messages are renumbered.
The normal display appears.
Adding Priority Mark(s) during
To turn on the OPR indicator
Playback
In step 4 , select "on" and then press the jog lever (x•B).
1
Press A-B
(repeat)/
PRIORITY for
Preventing Accidental Operation
more than 1
— HOLD Function
second during playback of the message you
want to mark.
" " and the message number indication will flash on
Slide the HOLD switch
the display window while the first and last 5 seconds
in the direction of the
of the message is played back 10 times.
arrow. "HOLD" will
2
Press A-B flash for 3 seconds,
(repeat)/ indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked.
When the HOLD function is activated during stop, all the
PRIORITY
display will be turned off after "HOLD" flashes.
repeatedly to
select the number of priority mark(s) ( ).
To cancel the HOLD function
3
Press the jog
Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction.
lever (x•B) to
fix the setting. 1 Tip
The setting is Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the
finished and the messages will be renumbered. alarm playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press xSTOP.
(You cannot stop usual playback.)
Messages with e.g. When there are 3
priority mark(s) messages in a folder
Messages are sorted in

Using an Adding Recording

order of the number of
priority mark(s) ( ) in
a folder. Messages At a factory setting, you cannot add a recording not to
Message 1
without a priority mark erase the message by accidental operation. If you want to
are moved behind the
add a recording to a previously recorded message or add
messages with priority
an overwrite recording, change the REC-OP setting in the
mark(s). procedures below.
1
1 Tip Turn the jog
Message 2
If there are over 2 lever toward
messages with the same
MENU.
number of priority marks
The menu mode
in a folder, these
will be displayed in the display window.
Recording
messages are sorted by
Message 3 2
continues. the recorded date and
Press the jog
time (The oldest one
lever up or
comes first).
down (>/
Note .) to select
You can also add priority mark(s) using the supplied "Digital "REC-OP", then press the jog lever (x•B).
Voice Editor" software. But messages are not sorted in order
The adding recording window will be displayed.
of the number of the priority marks unless you sorted by the
3
Press the jog
number of priority marks using the software.
lever up or
down (>/
.) to select
BOther Functions
"on", then press the jog lever (x•B).
The setting is changed.
4

Selecting the Display Mode

Press the jog
lever up or
down (>/
You can select the display mode for stop, recording and
The message
playback modes. .) to select
numbers
increase. "ADD" or "OVER", then press the jog lever
1
Turn the jog
(x•B).
lever toward
• ADD: adds a recording to a previously recorded
MENU.
The menu mode
• OVER: adds an overwrite recording
will be displayed.
2 5
Press the jog Press the jog lever toward MENU to exit the
lever up or menu mode.
down (>/.) The normal display appears.
to select "DISP".
To prohibit to add a recording
3
Press the jog
In step 3 , select "oFF" and then press the jog lever
lever (x•B).
(x•B).
The display setting
window will be
displayed.
The message
numbers Using the "Digital Voice Editor"
4
Press the jog
decrease. COUNTER n REM
Software
lever up or
N N
down (>/.)
REC TIME n REC DATE
to select the
By connecting the IC recorder to your computer with the
display mode. supplied USB cable, you can use the "Digital Voice
The display mode changes in the order shown. Editor" software to do the following:
• Add files in MP3 format without converting.
5
Press the jog lever (x•B).
• Save the IC recorder messages on your computer's
hard disk.
6
Turn the jog
• Transfer the PC messages back to the IC recorder.
lever toward
• Play or edit the messages on your computer.
MENU.
• Send a voice e-mail message using MAPI e-mail
The menu mode
software.
exits and the normal mode is displayed.
• Transcribe your IC recorder message using Dragon
1 On current time display NaturallySpeaking
If the unit is left unused supplied).
for more than 3 seconds For the details, see the supplied "Digital Voice Editor 2"
in the stop mode, the software operating instructions.
display will turn to the
current time display
Connection
mode as shown to the right, regardless of the display mode
setting.
You can select the display mode from the following:
x COUNTER (elapse
time)
Elapsed playback/
recording time of
one message.
x REM (remaining Notes on adding files in MP3 format to the IC recorder
time) • When you want to play back an MP3 file of more than
In the playback 192kbps, set the DPC switch to "OFF", or if the switch is set
to "ON", adjust the speed of the playback to slower than
mode: The
10% (toward –). If the speed is set to faster than 10%
remaining time of one message indication.
(toward +), "NO FAST" will appear and the playback
becomes normal.
In the stop and
• When an MP3 file made at VBR (variable bit rate) is being
recording mode: The
played, time may not be displayed correctly.
remaining recording
• If MP3 files made at a high bit rate are played continuously,
time indication.
the buttons on the IC recorder may not work momentarily.
• "MP3" is not displayed in the window even when an MP3
x REC DATE
file is played back.
(recorded date)
• Some edit functions can not be used.
In the playback and
playback pause
Maximum playback time of an MP3 file
modes, the date the current message was recorded.
Maximum playback time when an MP3 file of 128kbps is
In the recording mode, the current date.
played back is as follows.
(If the clock has not been set, "--Y--M--D" will be
ICD-SX46: 2 hours 10 minutes
displayed.)
ICD-SX56: 4 hours 25 minutes
ICD-SX66: 9 hours
x REC TIME
(recorded time)
System requirements
In the playback and
Your computer and system software must meet the
playback pause
following minimum requirements.
modes, the time the current message was recorded.
• IBM PC/AT or compatible
In the recording mode, the current time.
– CPU: 266MHz Pentium
(If the clock has not been set, "--:--" will be displayed.)
– RAM: 64MB or more
Turning off the Display – Hard disk space: 70MB or more depending on the
size and number of sound files you store
The unit is not equipped with the power button. The
– CD-ROM drive
display always appears on the window, which almost
– USB port
will not influence the battery life. To turn off the display,
– Sound board: Sound Blaster 16 compatible
slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the
– Display: High color (16 bits) or more and 800 x 480
stop mode.
dots or more
• OS: Microsoft
"HOLD" will flash for
2004/Windows
three seconds and then
XP Professional/Windows
the display turns off in
Windows
the window. To turn
Edition*/Windows
on the display, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite
installation (You cannot use this software with
direction.
Windows
* Excluding the People's Republic of China model
Notes
• You cannot use the software with a Macintosh machine.
• A handmade computer, a computer whose operating
system is installed or upgraded by the user, or a computer
with multi-boot operating environment are not supported.
BOther Information
Precautions
On power
• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two LR03 (size
AAA) alkaline batteries.
On safety
• Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or
operating any motorized vehicle.
On handling
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or
in a place subject to 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
• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an
AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile
phone during recording or playback.
• Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your
finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.
On maintenance
• To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly
moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or
thinner.
If you place a magnetic card near the speaker of the unit,
the card may be affected by the magnet of the speaker
and may become unusable. Please keep a magnetic card
away from the unit.
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.
On system limitations of the IC
recorder
There are some system limitations of the unit. Troubles as
mentioned below are not malfunctions of the unit.
You cannot record messages up to the
maximum recording time.
• If you record messages in a mixture of ST, STLP, SP
and LP modes, the recordable time varies from the
maximum ST mode recording time to the maximum
LP mode recording time.
• Due to the limitation of the IC recording system
mentioned above, the sum of the total recorded time in
the counter (elapsed time) and the remaining time
becomes shorter than the maximum recording time of
the IC recorder.
You cannot divide a message.
• You cannot divide a message in a folder which has 99
messages.
• If you divide messages frequently, the unit may
become unable to divide a message.
• You cannot divide an MP3 file. "NO EDIT" appears in
the display window.
You cannot combine messages.
• You cannot combine different recording mode (ST/
STLP/SP/LP) messages.
• If you divide or combine messages frequently, the unit
may become unable to combine messages.
• You cannot combine MP3 files. "NO EDIT" appears in
the display window.
You cannot add additional recording.
• You cannot record an MP3 file. "NO EDIT" appears in
the display window.
You cannot overwrite a recording.
• You cannot overwirte an MP3 file. "NO EDIT" appears
in the display window.
You cannot display the remaining time in the
REM (remaining time) mode.
• When recording with the VOR function in LP mode,
the time display may not be correct (ICD-SX 66 only).
DPC function does not work.
• You cannot set the playback speed to more than +10%
with an MP3 file with a speed of more than 192kbps. If
you try to do so, "NO FAST" will appear in the display
window and the playback becomes normal.
You cannot add a bookmark.
• You cannot add a bookmark to an MP3 file. "NO
message
EDIT" appears in the display window.
If an Error Message is displayed
If the following error messages are displayed, do the
remedies described here.
Should any problem persist after you have made these
checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
BACK-D
• You set the alarm when the time is already past. Check
it and set the appropriate date and time.
Err ACCESS
• The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and
then insert the batteries.
ERR DATA
• The file is not supported by the "Digital Voice Editor"
software, or the file itself is corrupted.
FULL
• The remaining memory of the IC recorder is too small.
Erase some messages before recording.
• When there are already 99 messages in the selected
folder or the remaining memory of the IC recorder is
short, you cannot divide a message. Erase some
messages before dividing a message.
® speech-recognition software (not
LO DC-IN
• An AC power adaptor that is not compatible with the
IC recorder is connected. Make sure to use the AC
power adaptor for the IC recorder (excluding the
Korean and the People's Republic of China models).
To USB connector
LOW BATT
of IC recorder
To USB • Batteries are weak. Replace batteries with new ones.
connector of
NO DATA
your computer
• The selected folder does not have any messages. You
cannot set the alarm, etc. because of this.
Connecting cable
NO CMB
(supplied)
• You cannot combine messages of different modes.
PRE SET
• You set the alarm to play back a message at a date and
time previously set on another message. Change the
alarm setting.
REC-OP OFF
• REC-OP in the menu is se to "oFF" and you cannot
add or overwrite a recording.
SET DATE
• If you do not set date and time, you cannot make
alarm setting. To set date and time, see "Step 2: Setting
the Clock".
ERR 01
• The IC recorder cannot access the memory or cannot
format the memory.
ERR 02
• The IC recorder cannot write (record or erase) the data
in the memory.
ERR 03
• The IC recorder cannot read the memory.
ERR 04
• The IC recorder cannot load or write the settings.
® II processor or higher
ERR 05
• An error other than the above occurs.
For the error messages of the "Digital Voice Editor",
please refer to the online Help files.
® ®
Windows XP Media Center Edition
® XP Media Center Edition/Windows ®
® XP Home Edition/
® 2000 Professional/Windows ® Millennium
® 98 Second Edition* standard
® 98, Windows ® 95 or Windows ® NT.)

Specifications

Recording media
Built-in flash memory 128 MB (ICD-SX46) /
256 MB (ICD-SX56) / 512 MB (ICD-SX66),
Stereo/Monaural recording
Recording time
See "Recording Messages".
Frequency range
• ST: 60 Hz - 13,500 Hz
• STLP: 60 Hz - 6,900 Hz
• SP: 60 Hz - 7,000 Hz
• LP: 80 Hz - 3,500 Hz
Speaker Approx. 16 mm ( 21 / in.) dia.
32
Power output
150 mW
Input/Output
• Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)
– input for plug in power, minimum input
level: 0.6 mV, 3 kilohms or lower
impedance microphone
• Headphones jack (minijack, stereo)
– output for 8 - 300 ohms headphones
• USB connector
• DC IN 3V jack (For Korean and the People's
Republic of China models, this jack does not
exist.)
Playback speed control
+100% to –50% (DPC)
Power requirements
Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3 V DC
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and
controls)
28.0 × 120.0 × 13.8 mm (1 1 / × 4 3 / × 9 / in.)
8 4 16
Mass (incl. batteries)
64 g (2.26 oz)
Supplied accessories
Stereo headphones × 1
USB connecting cable × 1
Application Software (CD-ROM) × 1
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries x 2
Carrying pouch x 1
Optional accessories
Stereo headphones MDR-EX71SL, MDR-
E931LP/Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80/
Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10,
ECM-TL1, ECM-DS70* (* for Tourist model
only)/Audio connecting cable RK-G134HG,
RK-G135HG, RK-G136HG, RK-G139HG
(excluding Europe)/AC power adaptor AC-
E30HG (excluding the models for Korea, the
People's Republic of China, Australia, and
New Zealand)
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.