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3-259-112-11(1)
IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
ICD-SX20/SX30/SX40
© 2004 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-259-112-11(1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-SX20/SX30/SX40 © 2004 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
  • Page 3 Trademarks • “LPEC” and are the trademarks of Sony Corporation. • IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries ... 6 Replacing the Batteries ... 7 Step 2: Setting the Clock ... 8 Basic Operations Recording Messages ... 10 Tips for Using the Built-in Microphone ... 13 Using Convenient Functions while Recording ... 14 Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment ...
  • Page 5 Editing Messages Adding a Recording ... 34 Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message ... 34 Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback ... 35 Erasing Messages ... 36 Erasing Messages one by one ... 36 Erasing All Messages in a Folder ... 38 Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages ...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    BGetting Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain period of time.

  • Page 7: Replacing The Batteries

    Battery remain indication : Replace both of the two batteries with new ones. The unit will stop operation. Battery life (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)) (Recording mode:) ST (Stereo) In continuous recording: Approx.

  • Page 8: Step 2: Setting The Clock

    Step 2: Setting the Clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain period of time.
  • Page 9 2 Press the jog lever (x•B). The month digits will flash. 3 Set the month and day in sequence, then press the jog lever (x•B). The hour digits will flash. Set the time. 1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the digits of the hour.

  • Page 10: Basic Operations

    Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. You can record messages for the maximum recording time in a single folder. Recording mode: ICD-SX20 ICD-SX30 ICD-SX40 * ST: Stereo recording mode ** SP: Standard play recording mode (monaural sound)
  • Page 11 Select the folder. Start recording. Built-in microphone OPR indicator (lights in red during recording**) * The display selected with the DISP in the menu (page 26) appears. **When the LED in the menu is set to “OFF”, the OPR indicator turns off (page 49). Notes •...
  • Page 12 Recording Messages (continued) Stop recording. 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 unit goes into the stop mode. Press x x x x x STOP.

  • Page 13: Tips For Using The Built-In Microphone

    Tips for Using the Built-in Microphone To record a sound centering on a specific direction To record a sound centering on a specific direction, slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” position. When you record a sound at a conference/meeting or in a spacious place etc., use this setting.

  • Page 14: Using Convenient Functions While Recording

    Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording To monitor the recording When recording from the built-in microphone, you connect an ear receiver supplied or not supplied to the i (headphones) jack and monitor the recording from the connected ear receiver. You can adjust the volume with VOL +/–, but the recording level is fixed.
  • Page 15 Used memory indication During recording, the used memory indicator decreases one by one. When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the used memory indication flashes. When the remaining time reaches 1 minute, the used memory indication will flash in the display window regardless of the display mode (page 26). When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and “FULL”...

  • Page 16: Recording With An External Microphone Or Other Equipment

    Stereo microphone 1 Recommended types of microphones You can use the ECM-CS10 Sony electret condenser microphone (not supplied). Recording from Other Equipment To record sound of other equipment with the IC recorder, connect the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder to the earphone jack of other equipment (tape recorder etc.) by using a resistance audio connecting...

  • Page 17: Recording With Other Equipment

    Recording with Other Equipment To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the i (headphones) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (minijack, stereo) of other equipment. mini-plug (stereo) Tape recorder, etc. mini-plug (stereo)

  • Page 18: Playing Back Messages

    Playing Back Messages When playing back a previously recorded message, start from step 1. When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from step 3. Select the folder. Select the message number. Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display the desired message number.
  • Page 19 Start playback. i (headphones) jack OPR indicator (lights in green during playback**) After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next message. When the last message in a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the beginning of the last message.
  • Page 20 Playing Back Messages (continued) 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 Press the jog lever up (>) repeatedly. If you have set a bookmark on the message, the unit stops at the bookmark.
  • Page 21 Locating quickly the point you wish to start playback (Easy Search) When EASY-S is set to “on” (page 54) in the menu, you can quickly locate the point you wish to start playback by pressing the jog lever up or down (>/.) repeatedly during playback or playback pause.
  • Page 22 Playing Back Messages (continued) Playing back all messages in a folder continuously — Continuous Play When the CONT (page 54) is set to “on” in the menu, you can play back all the messages in a folder continuously. You can change the setting during playback.

  • Page 23: Using The Display Window

    Using the Display Window Parts in the display window 1 Folder indication Displays the current folder (A, B, or C). 2 Alarm indicator (47) Appears when the alarm is set for a message. 3 Recording mode indication (53) Displays the current recording mode: •...
  • Page 24 Using the Display Window (continued) xDisplay during recording and playback In an ordinary recording or playback mode, the message number, recording mode and microphone sensitivity of the message being recorded or played back, and playback counter are displayed in the window. In a special recording or playback mode such as overwrite recording, A- B repeat playback, or DPC play, the...
  • Page 25 xRemain indications When the battery or memory runs out, the remain indications flash in the display. xError messages The error messages or error numbers will be displayed (page 62). Display examples When the remain time becomes shorter than 1 minute When an access error occurs When an error number is displayed...

  • Page 26: Selecting The Display Mode

    Selecting the Display Mode You can select the display mode for stop, recording and playback modes. Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select “DISP”. Press the jog lever (x•B). The display setting window will be displayed. Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the display mode.
  • Page 27 You can select the display mode from the following: xCOUNTER (elapse time) Elapsed playback/recording time of one message. xREM (remaining time) In the playback mode: The remaining time of one message indication. In the stop and recording mode: The remaining recording time indication. xREC DATE (recorded date) In the playback and playback pause modes, the date the current message...

  • Page 28: Turning Off The Display

    Selecting the Display Mode (continued) Turning off the Display The unit is not equipped with the power button. The display always appears on HOLD the window, which almost will not influence the battery life. To turn off the display, slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode.

  • Page 29: Various Ways Of Playback

    BVarious Ways of Playback Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound — Digital Voice Up function 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 function).

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Playback Speed - Dpc (Digital Pitch Control)

    Adjusting the Playback Speed — DPC (Digital Pitch Control) You can adjust the speed of the playback between twice the normal speed (+100%) and half the normal speed (–50%). The message is played back in natural tone thanks to the digital processing function. Jog lever (>/./x•B/MENU) Playing back a message rapidly or slowly...
  • Page 31 Setting the playback speed You can set the playback speed when the DPC switch is set to “ON”. The setting for the playback speed holds effective until you change the setting. Turn the jog lever toward MENU to display the menu mode. Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select “DPC”, then press the jog lever (x•B).

  • Page 32: Adding A Bookmark

    Adding a Bookmark You can add a bookmark at a point in a message and use it during playback. You can add only one bookmark in each message. DIVIDE/ (bookmark) ERASE During playback or stop, press DIVIDE/ than 1 second. A bookmark is added and the bookmark indicator ( ) flashes for 3 seconds.

  • Page 33: Playing Back The Specified Section Repeatedly - A-B Repeat

    Playing Back the Specified Section Repeatedly — A-B Repeat While playing back a message, you can set the start (A) and end (B) points for a section you wish to play repeatedly. (repeat)/ PRIORITY During playback, press A-B (repeat)/PRIORITY briefly. The starting point (A) of the section you wish to play repeatedly is set.

  • Page 34: Editing Messages

    BEditing Messages Adding a Recording Notes • At a factory setting, you cannot add a recording not to erase the message by accidental operation. See “Using an Adding Recording” (page 51) to change the setting. • The added or overwritten portion of a message will be recorded in the same recording mode (ST, SP or LP;...

  • Page 35: Adding An Overwrite Recording During Playback

    During playback, press zREC/REC PAUSE briefly. The “REC” and “ADD” will flash and the unit stops in the recording pause mode. While the “REC” and “ADD” are flashing, press zREC/REC PAUSE. The “REC” is displayed and “ADD” flashes for 3 seconds on the display window.

  • Page 36: Erasing Messages

    Erasing Messages You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. ERASE Erasing Messages one by one You can erase unnecessary messages only. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages.
  • Page 37 Press ERASE while playing back the message you want to erase or press ERASE for more than 1 second during stop mode. The message number and “ERASE” will flash while the first and last 5 seconds of the message are played back 10 times.

  • Page 38: Erasing All Messages In A Folder

    Erasing Messages (Continued) Erasing All Messages in a Folder You can erase all recorded messages in a folder. Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, or C) containing the messages you want to erase. While pressing xSTOP, press ERASE for more than 1 second.

  • Page 39: Dividing A Message Into Two/Combining Messages

    Dividing a Message into Two/ Combining Messages You can divide a message, or combine messages. • You can divide a message into two while recording/playing back messages. • You can combine messages in stop mode (see page 41). Note Due to the recording system of an IC recorder, you may not be able to divide or combine messages in some cases (pages 60 and 63).
  • Page 40 Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages (continued) While recording or playing back a message, press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) at the point you want to divide. • When you press DIVIDE/ The new message number is added at the point you pressed the button, and the new message number and “DIVIDE“...

  • Page 41: Combining Messages

    Combining Messages You can combine two messages into one. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 1 Message 2 Messages are combined. Notes • After combining messages, the latter message’s alarm setting, priority mark(s) and bookmark will be deleted. •...

  • Page 42: Moving Messages To A Different Folder

    Moving Messages to a Different Folder You can move the recorded messages to another folder. When you move a message to another folder, the one in the previous folder will be deleted. Example: Moving Message 3 in Folder B to Folder C Play back the message you want to move.

  • Page 43: Adding Priority Mark(S) - Priority Mark Function

    Adding Priority Mark(s) — Priority Mark Function Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order of recording. By adding priority marks (★) to important messages, you can renumber the messages in the order of their priority. There are four levels, “★★★” (the most important), “★★”, “★”, and no priority mark.

  • Page 44: Adding Priority Mark(S) During Playback

    Adding Priority Mark(s) — Priority Mark Function (Continued) Adding Priority Mark(s) during Playback Press A-B (repeat)/PRIORITY for more than 1 second during playback of the message you want to mark. “★” and the message number indication will flash on the display window while the first and last 5 seconds of the message is played back 10 times.

  • Page 45: Other Functions

    BOther Functions Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time. You can have the message played back at a specified date, once every week, or the same time everyday.
  • Page 46 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm (continued) 3Press the jog lever (x•B). The alarm setting mode will be displayed in the display window. 4Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select “on”. If “on” has already been selected, follow the next step.
  • Page 47 To play back at the same time every day Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select “DAILY”. Then press the jog lever (x•B). Select the alarm time. 1Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the hour digits, and press the jog lever (x•B).
  • Page 48 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm (continued) When the set date and time comes At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds and the selected message will be played back (If you have selected “B-ONLY“ in step 5, only the alarm will sound).

  • Page 49: Turning Off The Opr Indicator (Led)

    Turning off the OPR Indicator (LED) During recording and playback, the OPR (operation) indicator lights or flashes. You can set the OPR indicator to turn off even in operation. Turn the jog lever toward MENU. The menu mode will be displayed. Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select “LED on”.

  • Page 50: Preventing Accidental Operation - Hold Function

    Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD Function HOLD switch Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. “HOLD” will flash for 3 seconds, indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. When the HOLD function is activated during stop, all the display will be turned off after “HOLD”...

  • Page 51: Using An Adding Recording

    Using an Adding Recording At a factory setting, you cannot add a recording (page 34) not to erase the message by accidental operation. If you want to add a recording to a previously recorded message (page 34) or add an overwrite recording (page 35), change the REC-OP setting in the procedures below.

  • Page 52: Changing The Settings - Menu

    Changing the Settings — MENU You can use the menu to change the IC recorder settings. During playback and recording, the menu items to be displayed are limited. Follow the procedures below to display the menu and change the settings: 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU.
  • Page 53 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) MODE Displays the window to set the recording mode: ST*: SENS Displays the window to set the microphone sensitivity. H* (high): To record at meetings or in a L (low): DISP Displays the window to change the display mode (COUNTER*).
  • Page 54 Changing the Settings — MENU (continued) Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) EASY-S Displays the window to set the easy search function. OFF*: CONT Displays the window to set the continuous play. OFF*: REC-OP Displays the window to set the adding recording mode (on/OFF*).

  • Page 55: Using The "Digital Voice Editor" Software

    Using the ”Digital Voice Editor“ Software By connecting the IC recorder to your computer with the supplied USB cable, you can use the “Digital Voice Editor” software to do the following: • Saving the IC recorder messages on your computer’s hard disk. •...
  • Page 56 Using the ”Digital Voice Editor“ Software — MENU (continued) System requirements Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum requirements. • IBM PC/AT or compatible – CPU: 266MHz Pentium – RAM: 64MB or more – Hard disk space: 70MB or more depending on the size and number of sound files you store –...

  • Page 57: Additional Information

    • To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before taking the unit for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. IC Recorder Symptom The unit does not operate. No sound comes from the speaker.
  • Page 59 Symptom Remedy You cannot •The remaining memory is too short. The add a recording or an overwrite recording. •At a factory setting, REC-OP is set to “OFF”. Recording is •The advanced VOR function (page 14) is interrupted. Noise is heard. •An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally •The unit was placed near an AC power source, •Plug of the connected microphone was dirty...
  • Page 60 •The battery life on page 7 is based on playback through internal speaker with the medium volume level (using Sony alkaline batteries LR03(SG)). The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

  • Page 61: Error Messages Of The Ic Recorder

    Error Messages of the IC Recorder Error message Cause/Remedy “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“...
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting (continued) If an error message with a number is displayed If the following error display appears, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Error number Cause “ERR 01” The IC recorder cannot access the memory or cannot format the memory.

  • Page 63: System Limitations

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

  • Page 64: Specifications

    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. Built-in flash memory 32 MB (ICD-SX20) / 64 MB (ICD-SX30) /128 MB (ICD-SX40), Stereo/Monaural recording See page10.

  • Page 65: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front 1 i (headphones) jack (17, 19) 2 Built-in microphone (11, 13) 3 DIRECTNL (directional) switch (13) 4 VOICE UP (Digital Voice Up) switch (29) 5 DPC ON/OFF switch (30) 6 Display window (23) 7 ERASE button (36) 8 DIVIDE/...
  • Page 66 Index to Parts and Controls (continued) Rear qg Base qh HOLD switch (28, 50) qj Speaker qk Battery compartment (6) ql Clip* w; m (microphone) jack (16) wa USB connector (55) ws DC IN 3V jack (6) (For Korean and the People’s Republic of China models, this jack does not exist.) wd Slit for a handstrap...

  • Page 67: Index

    Index A-B repeat ... 33 “ACCESS“ message ... 7 Accidental operation ... 50 Add, bookmark ... 32 Add, priority marks ... 43 Advanced VOR ... 14, 53 Alarm ... 45 Battery ... 6 Beep ... 54 Bookmark ... 32 Built-in microphone ... 11 Clock setting ...
  • Page 68 Index (continued) Playback ... 19 Playback pause function ... 20 Playback speed ... 20, 30, 53 Playing back continuously ... 22 Plug in power ... 16 Priority marks ... 43 Recorded date/time display ... 27 Recording mode ... 7, 10, 53 Recording pause function ...

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