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- Page 1 3-283-649-11(1) Getting Started Basic Operations IC Recorder Various Recording Modes Playback/Erasing Operating Instructions Editing Messages Utilizing the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Index ICD-UX60/UX70/UX80 © 2007 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Checking the contents of the package ...5 Index to Parts and Controls ...6 Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source ...11 Inserting the battery...11 When replacing/charging the battery ...13 Step 2: Setting the Clock ...15 Basic Operations Recording Messages...17 Various Recording Modes Starting to Record Automatically in... - Page 4 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer ...44 System requirements ...44 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer ...45 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer ...46 Using Voice Recognition Software ...46 Introducing the voice recognition software ...46 Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training) ...47...
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Page 5: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Checking the contents of the package IC Recorder (1) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (1) Stereo headphones (1) USB connection support cable (1) Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. -
Page 6: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Rear Operation indicator (15, 17, 18, 25, 40, Built-in microphones (stereo) (17) Display window (8) Control key ( /VOL (volume) +, VOL –)/ENT (enter) button* ... - Page 7 (record/pause) button (17, 18, 21, (stop) button (18, 26, 27, 30, 33, 34) (cue/fast forward) button (25, 26, (play/stop) button (18, 25, 27) (review/fast backward) button (18, 25, 26, 27) (repeat) A-B button (25, 29) HOLD switch* DPC switch (25, 28, 38)
- Page 8 When you slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode, the IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. To turn the IC recorder on, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. During recording and playback slide the switch in the direction of the arrow to lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can...
- Page 9 : review/fast backward, cue/fast forward : going backward/forward continuously Folder name/ Message title name/ Artist name indication Press the control key toward to display a folder name, message title name, and artist name in sequence. Elasped time/Remaining time/ Recording date and time indication Selected message number/Total number of messages in the folder...
- Page 10 Remaining recording time indication Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours. If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours and minutes.
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Page 11: Getting Started
Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. Insert one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity, and close the lid. When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery (not supplied) Follow the steps 1 and 2 on the left, and then insert a NH- AAA rechargeable battery (not supplied). - Page 12 When the remaining battery/charging indicator indicates “ completed. (Charging time: approx. 8 hours*) When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it is recommended that you charge the battery repeatedly until “...
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Page 13: When Replacing/Charging The Battery
: Replace the old battery with a new one or charge the rechargeable battery. : “LOW BATTERY“ appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. Battery life When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording STSP mode Recording Approx. 9 hr. -
Page 14: Recording Mode
When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery Recording mode Recording Approx. 9 hr. Approx. 9 hr. Playback Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 13 hr. through speaker Playback Approx. 28 hr. Approx. 28 hr. using the headphones Recording STLP mode Recording Approx. 10 hr. -
Page 15: Step 2: Setting The Clock
Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data when an updating animation appears in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in orange or is lit in red. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the battery or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). - Page 16 Select “DATE & TIME” in the menu. Press and hold /MENU for more than one second. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window. Press the control key toward select “DETAIL MENU, ” and then press ENT.
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Page 17: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Recording Messages Built-in microphones (headphone) jack Operation indicator Select a folder. Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. Press the control key toward select the folder in which you want to record messages, and then press ENT. Start recording. - Page 18 Press (stop) to stop recording. The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording. Tips 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.
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Page 19: Selecting The Recording Mode
Selecting the recording mode Select the recording mode in the “REC MODE” menu. ST : 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. - Page 20 ICD-UX0 ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 24 hr. 10 min. 36 hr. 20 min. 96 hr. 50 min. SP mode LP mode 145 hr. 20 min. 581 hr. 20 min. (hr. : hours/min. : minutes)
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Page 21: Various Recording Modes
Various Recording Modes Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound – the VOR Function Press the control key toward to set “VOR” to “ON” in the menu, and then press ENT. Press (record/pause). “ ” and “ ”... -
Page 22: Recording With An External Microphone
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 or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). ... -
Page 23: Recording From Other Equipment
Recording from Other Equipment Tape recorder, etc. Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable*. -
Page 24: Recording Sound From A Telephone Or A Cell Phone
* Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) To the IC recorder RK-G139 HG Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) RK-G136 HG Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Note Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. -
Page 25: Playback/Erasing
Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages Select a folder. Press /MENU. Press the control key toward select the folder, and then press ENT. Press to select the message you want to play. (headphone) jack Operation indicator Press ... - Page 26 Press (stop) to stop playback. After playing back the last message in the selected folder, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of that message. 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.
- Page 27 When messages are played back to the end of the last message When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last message, “MESSAGE END” lights up for 5 seconds and the operation indicator lights up in green. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) When “MESSAGE END”...
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Page 28: Adjusting The Playback Speed - Dpc (The Digital Pitch Control Function)
Various playback modes You can select “1 FILE” playback (one message/file is played back once), “FOLDER” playback (all the messages/files in the selected folder are played back continuously), “ALL” playback (all the recorded messages/files are played back continuously) in the “PLAY MODE” menu (page 40). -
Page 29: Playing Back A Specified Section Repeatedly - A-B Repeat
Playing back a specified section repeatedly – A-B Repeat During playback, press A-B to specify the starting point A. “A-B B?” is displayed. Press (repeat) A-B again to specify the finishing point B. “ A-B” is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly. - Page 30 Set the alarm date and time. Press the control key toward to select “DATE, ” a day of the week, or “DAILY, ” and then press ENT. When you select “DATE”: Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in “Step 2: Setting the Clock”...
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Page 31: Erasing Messages
Notes You can set only one alarm. When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set the alarm. The alarm sounds even if you set “BEEP” to “OFF” in the menu (page 40). If the alarm time comes during recording, ... -
Page 32: Erasing Messages One By One
Erasing messages one by 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. -
Page 33: Editing Messages
Editing Messages Moving Message to a Different Folder Note When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page 50). Select the message you want to move. Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. -
Page 34: Utilizing The Menu Function
Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press the control key toward to select the menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press ENT. -
Page 35: Menu Settings
Menu settings Menu items Settings REC MODE ST, STSP, STLP, SP, LP MIC SENS HIGH (H), LOW (L) ON, OFF DISPLAY ELAPSE, REMAIN, REC DATE, REC TIME n% (n=–50 - +100) EFFECT POP, ROCK, JAZZ, BASS1, BASS2, OFF EASY SEARCH ON, OFF PLAY MODE 1 FILE, FOLDER, ALL... - Page 36 Menu items Settings DETAIL MENU SELECT INPUT MIC IN, AUDIO IN DATE&TIME _ _ y _ _ m _ _ d _ _ : _ _ FORMAT EXECUTE, CANCEL USB CHARGE ON, OFF Operation mode : the setting can be made/ ...
- Page 37 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) REC MODE Sets the recording mode. Stereo high-quality recording mode. STSP*: Stereo standard recording mode. STLP: Stereo long play recording mode. Monaural standard play recording mode. Monaural long play recording mode. MIC SENS Sets the microphone sensitivity. HIGH (H)*: To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or spacious place.
- Page 38 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) DISPLAY Changes the display mode. ELAPSE*: Elapsed playback time of one message REMAIN: During playback, the remaining time of the message When stopped and during recording, the available recording time REC DATE: Date recorded REC TIME: Time recorded Sets the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function.
- Page 39 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) EFFECT POP: Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals. ROCK: Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. JAZZ: Emphasizes high ranges for a lively sound. BASS1: The bass sound is emphasized. BASS2: The bass sound is emphasized even more. OFF*: The EFFECT function does not work.
- Page 40 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) PLAY MODE Sets the playback mode. 1 FILE: When a message is played back, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message. FOLDER*: Messages in one folder are played back continuously. ALL: All messages are played back continuously.
- Page 41 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 10 seconds. OFF: The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation.
- Page 42 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) DETAIL MENU SELECT INPUT Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the (microphone) jack. MIC IN*: AUDIO IN: DATE & TIME Sets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence (page 15).
- Page 43 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) USB CHARGE Sets whether battery will be charged using a USB connection or not. ON*: The battery will be charged. OFF: The battery will not be charged. Note If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet, you can charge battery regardless this setting.
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Page 44: Utilizing Your Computer
Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer System requirements Operating systems: Windows Vista® Home Basic Windows Vista® Home Premium Windows Vista® Business Windows Vista® Ultimate Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 or higher Windows®... -
Page 45: Connecting The Ic Recorder To Your Computer
Connecting the IC recorder to your computer You can transfer the IC recorder data onto your computer by connecting the IC recorder to the computer. Remove the USB cap from the IC recorder and then connect the IC recorder to the USB connector of your computer. -
Page 46: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From Your Computer
Notes If you connect more than two USB devices to your computer, normal operation will not be guaranteed. Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or a USB connection support cable other than the supplied cable is not guaranteed. A malfunction may occur depending on the ... -
Page 47: Creating A User File Adapted To Your Recorded Speech (Training)
Notes You can use the transcribing feature only when you have installed Dragon NaturallySpeaking Select or Professional Edition (not supplied) on your computer. To install Dragon NaturallySpeaking, your computer should meet the specified system requirements. You can transcribe the following messages ... -
Page 48: Playing Back Transferred Mp3 Files Using The Ic Recorder
You can play back MP3 files on your computer using the IC recorder. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing MP3 files using the IC recorder, is as follows. 48 kbps ICD-UX60 24 hr. (360 tracks) ICD-UX70 48 hr. 20 min. (725 tracks) ICD-UX80 96 hr. - Page 49 Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 45). On the Windows screen; open “My Computer” and make sure that “IC RECORDER” has been newly recognized. On the Macintosh screen; make sure that a “IC RECORDER” drive is displayed on the desk top. Copy the folder in which the MP3 files are stored to the IC recorder.
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Page 50: Construction Of Folders And Files
Construction of folders and files The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows: : Folder in which you can record using the IC recorder (They have been already made when you purchase the IC recorder.) : Playback only folders (They are... -
Page 51: Using The Ic Recorder As A Usb Mass Storage Device
The name of a folder in which MP3 files are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as it is, so it is convenient if you put an easy-to- remember name on the folder in advance. The IC recorder can recognize up to three levels of folders copied to the IC recorder, that is, up to Folder 4 shown in the figure. -
Page 52: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder does not operate. - Page 53 Symptom Remedy “FILE FULL” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. Recording is interrupted. Noise is heard. Recording level is low. When recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or not strong enough.
- Page 54 (pages 35, 36). The battery life on pages 13 and 14 is based on playback with the volume level set to 5 (using Sony alkaline battery LR03 (SG)). The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder.
- Page 55 Symptom Remedy “ ” or “ ” is flashing instead of the remaining battery/ charging indicator. The battery life of the rechargeable battery is short. The changed menu setting does not function. It takes a long time for the ...
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Page 56: Error Messages
Error messages Error message BATTERY LOW LOW BATTERY MEMORY FULL FILE FULL FILE DAMAGED FORMAT ERROR PROCESS ERROR Cause/Remedy You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power. Prepare a new battery to replace the current one. - Page 57 Error message Cause/Remedy SET DATE&TIME NO FILE PAST DATE/TIME FILE PROTECTED UNKNOWN DATA CANNOT OPERATE CHANGE FOLDER SYSTEM ERROR Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm. The selected folder does not have any messages. You cannot move a message or set the alarm, etc., because of this.
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Page 58: System Limitations
System limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time. You cannot display MP3 files in order. You cannot enter lower- case characters. -
Page 59: Additional Information
Additional Information Recording with Other Equipment To audio input Tape connector recorder, etc. (headphone) jack To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (minijack, stereo) of other equipment using an audio connecting cable*. -
Page 60: Using A Usb Ac Adaptor (Not Supplied)
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 a USB AC adaptor AC-U50A/ AC-U50AD (not supplied). You can charge the battery while you are using the IC recorder, so that it is useful when you want to record for a long time. -
Page 61: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From The Ac Outlet
* This is an approximation for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the battery. It also takes more time if the temperature of the battery is low, or if the battery is charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder. -
Page 62: Precautions
Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or... -
Page 63: Specifications
Specifications Capacity (User available capacity) ICD-UX60: 512 MB (approx. 496 MB=520,454,144 Byte) ICD-UX70: 1 GB (approx. 996 MB =1,044,611,072 Byte) ICD-UX80: 2 GB (approx. 1.94 GB =2,093,056,000 Byte) A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area. - Page 64 Supplied accessories See page 5. Optional accessories Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80 Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-TL1 Audio connecting cable RK-G136HG, RK-G139HG (excluding Europe) Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-2BE USB AC adaptor AC-U50A/AC-U50AD Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.
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Page 65: Index
Index A-B Repeat ...29 Adjusting the volume ...19, 25 Alarm ...29, 35, 41 Battery ...11 Battery life ...13 Built-in microphones ...6, 17 Connecting the IC Recorder to your Computer ...45 Cue/Review ...26 DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function) ... 28, 35, 38, 63 Easy Search ...26 Editing Messages ...33 Erasing Messages...31... - Page 66 Maintenance...62 Menu ALARM ...35, 41 BACKLIGHT ...35, 41 BEEP ...35, 40 DATE & TIME ...36, 42 DETAIL MENU ...36, 42 DISPLAY...35, 38 DPC ...35, 38 EASY SEARCH ...35, 39 EFFECT ...35, 39 ERASE A FILE ...35, 41 ERASE ALL ...35, 41 FORMAT ...36, 42 LED ...35, 40 MIC SENS...35, 37...
- Page 67 Setting the Clock ...15 SP ... 9, 14, 19, 35, 37, 58, 63 Specifications ...63 ST ... 9, 14, 19, 35, 37, 58, 63 STLP ... 9, 14, 19, 35, 37, 58, 63 STSP ... 9, 14, 19, 35, 37, 58, 63 System Limitations ...58 Troubleshooting ...52 USB AC Adaptor ...60...