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DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER PRODUCT INFORMATION RESOURCE GUIDE
Publication: Version 1.0 May 2003
This document was written to provide answers to many common questions that
individuals may have about the Sony digital voice recorders. Although the devices
are small in size, they are powerful personal as well as effective business tools
with many capabilities if used in the proper manner.
The Guide is divided into sections to make it easy to obtain the answers to each
subject area. If there is a question that you have about Sony's digital voice
recorders and it is not answered in this document, please do not hesitate to
contact Sony by e-mail at "dvrfeedback@am.sony.com" .
The Guide will include information on the individual models that are currently in
the product line. The models covered are:
ICD-MS515 & ICD-MS515VTP
ICD-ST10 & ICD-ST10VTP
ICD-P17
ICD-B17
ICD-B7
FS-85USB (covered in the Transcription Section)
INTRODUCTION
NEW FOR 2003
SECTION A: Specifications
SECTION B: Controls, Jacks and Connections
SECTION C: LCD Display
SECTION D: Recording Modes
SECTION E: PC Connectivity
SECTION F: Battery Life and Alternate Power Sources
SECTION G: Recording Techniques
SECTION H: Digital Voice Editor Software
SECTION I: Transcoding
SECTION J: Special Recorder Functions
SECTION K: Voice to Print
SECTION L: E-mail (audible)
SECTION M: CODECS
SECTION N: PC Requirements and Compatibility
SECTION O: Recorder Set-Up
SECTION P: Software Upgrades
SECTION Q: Transcription
SECTION R: Glossary
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  • Page 1 The Guide is divided into sections to make it easy to obtain the answers to each subject area. If there is a question that you have about Sony’s digital voice recorders and it is not answered in this document, please do not hesitate to contact Sony by e-mail at “dvrfeedback@am.sony.com”...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION The Digital Voice Recorder is a relatively new device having matured from a simple 15 second low quality recording to a sophisticated PC connectable business tool with hours of recording capability. This exciting device brought many new features and functions which are not available with analog (cassette based) products.
  • Page 3 Preferred from Scansoft, Inc. These are just a few of the many things that can be done with the new exciting digital voice recorder products which are available from Sony. WHO CAN USE A DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Although the analog cassette recorder continues to serve as an important business tool, the new digital voice recorders, because of their many new and improved capabilities, have revitalized and expanded the use of recording devices.
  • Page 4 ICD-MS515 and ICD-MS515VTP Memory Stick Digital Voice Recorder USB Connectivity or Memory Stick Record Time (8 MB Memory Stick): 64 min SP, 171 min. LP ICD-ST10 and ICD-ST10VTP PC Compatible with USB Connectivity Stereo Recording Mode Record Time: 41 min ST, 125 min SP, 334 min LP...
  • Page 5 PC connectivity function when different digital recorder models were being used. In some office situations, authors used different Sony recorders, which required the office administration staff to learn the various voice editor software versions. The look and operation of each version was slightly different .
  • Page 6 New PC Connected Model : ICD-P17 278 Minutes of Recording Time: more than enough time to record a full day of classes or notes. Overwrite Function on the ICD-P17 This professional dictation feature found on higher priced models allows the user to listen through the last correct word of the recording in playback and then press the Record button.
  • Page 7 -it’s important that the user file, the file that the voice to print software uses to create a sample of your voice, is made on the Sony digital voice recorder. In this way, when dictation is uploaded to the PC and processed with the Dragon Naturally Speaking software, the recognition rate will be increased.

  • Page 8: Section A: Specifications

    SECTION A: Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change. ICD-B7 HWD: 4-1/7” x 1-3/4” x 5/9” (105.3 x 44.5 x 14 mm) Weight: 2.4oz (68 grams) Recording Time: up to 150 minutes File Folders: 2 Maximum # of Messages: 198 Battery Life: Record-10 hours Play-8 hours Flash Memory Size: 8MB CODEC: TRC (Triple Rate Codec)
  • Page 9 Sampling Frequency: ST-44.1kHz, SP-16kHz, LP-8kHz Power Output: 350 mW PC Connectivity: Digital Voice Editor v2.12 ICD-MS515 HWD: 4” X 1-3/8” X 23/32” (106.3 X 34.1 X 18 mm) Weight: 75g (2.65 oz) Recording Time: 64 minutes (SP), 171 minutes (LP)
  • Page 10 SECTION B: Controls, Jacks and Connections PRODUCT INFORMATION CHART ICD-B7 ICD-B17 ICD-P17 ICD-ST10 ICD-MS515 Jacks & Connections Earphone Jack 3.5mm Stereo Earphone Jack 3.5mm Plug- In Power Microphone Jack 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack 3.5mm Memory Stick Slot Controls & Buttons...
  • Page 11 the recorder. Stereo Earphone Jack: identified by the green color around the connection indicates that a stereo type listening device can be connected providing stereo sound. Plug-In Power Microphone Jack: allows the use of a battery powered external microphone without inserting the battery in the external mic.
  • Page 12 will be seen on the LCD screen. To start playback at the bookmarked point, press the Jog lever up or down during stop so that the Bookmark indicator flashes 3 times. Then press the Jog lever to play. DIGITAL PITCH CONTROL: speeds up or slows down the playback without the usual distortion associated with speed changes.
  • Page 13 LCD screen and you will hear some of the dictation repeated over and over again. To erase this dictation press the ERASE button again. If you do not wish to erase the dictation, press the STOP button. To erase all the dictation in a Folder, press the ERASE button and the STOP button at the same time and the phrase ERASE ALL will appear on the LCD screen.
  • Page 14 PRODUCT MENU CHART Model Description ICD-B7 ICD-B17 ICD-P 17 ICD-ST10 ICD-MS515 Menu Function Plays a message at a set Alarm date and time Set Date /Time In play mode will continue to play into the next Cont(inuous) message Beep ON or OFF...
  • Page 15 Recording mode. In the ON position, the recorder will start when an audio signal is of sufficient volume. Sony’s Digitally Buffered VOR Circuit is active in this mode and all audio first passes through this circuit to prevent any first words or syllable being clipped or lost.

  • Page 16: Operation Led

    When the VOR circuit does not sense a sufficient audio signal, the recorder stops recording and flashes “VOR Pause” on the LCD Screen. It stops and continues recording when the author starts dictating again. MIC SENSITIVITY: allows the microphone sensitivity to be set on High or OPERATION LED: RED= recording RED Flashing = in the Pause mode while in record...

  • Page 17: Section C: Lcd Display

    SECTION C: LCD Display Remaining Memory Indicator A-B Repeat Indicator Folder Battery Level Indicator Recording Mode Priority Indicator Display Contents: Remaining Memory Indicator: a series of dashes ( - - - - - ) at the top of the screen. As the amount of recording increases, the number of dashes decreases giving the user a general idea as to how much recording time is available on the device.
  • Page 18 ICD-ST10 Dictation, Voice to Good recording Limited recording Print, quality, provides time for all day longer recording conferences ICD-MS515 time ICD-B 7 Dictating Notes, Long recording Audio quality is Personal Reminders reduced time, sufficient to record many ICD-B17...
  • Page 19 DVF file [LPEC: for ICD-ST series] (Digital Voice File/file extension: *.dvf) The DVF file is a sound file format used in recording messages on the Sony IC recorder ICD-ST series equipped with a USB port. The sound data is compressed so that the size of the file is relatively small.
  • Page 20 The MSV(LPEC) file is a sound file format used in recording messages on the Memory Stick IC recorder ICD-MS515 and IC recorder ICD-S series. The sound data is compressed so that the size of the file is relatively small. You can edit and play back the...
  • Page 21 Sony Digital Voice Recorders do not play back MP3 files. ICS file (Sony IC recorder Sound file/file extension: *.ics) The ICS file is Sony's original sound file format used in recording messages on the IC recorder ICD-R100. The Digital Voice Editor Version 2.1 does not support an ICS file.

  • Page 22: Section G: Recording Techniques

    Battery Type and Estimated Life: All the digital voice recorders use “AAA” batteries ESTIMATED BATTERY LIFE IN HOURS (ALKALINE BATTERIES) ICD-B 7 ICD-B17 ICD-P17 ICD-ST10 ICD-MS515 Record Stereo 14.5 Playback Stereo AC Adaptors: the only digital recorder that has an DC-in jack for an optional AC adaptor is the ICD-ST10.
  • Page 23 Rec / Pause: easy to use operation for dictating found on the ICD-ST10 and the ICD-MS515. Press the “Dictate” button to start recording and then press the “Dictate” button to pause and gather your thoughts. To continue recording press the “Dictate”...
  • Page 24 Insert Function: the purpose of this function is to allow the user to insert new dictation in the middle of existing dictation. This is accomplished by playing back recording and pressing the index button at the point the user wishes to insert the dictation.
  • Page 25 SECTION H: Digital Voice Editor Software Versions: v.2.12 GUI Layout: TOOL BAR: a series of choices for the user to select to activate functions of the digital voice editor including set-up and saving to PC options. RECORDER FILE FOLDERS: shows the available file folders of the digital recorder for the user to choose from.

  • Page 26: File Structure

    TOOL BAR: a series of choices for the user to select to activate functions of the digital voice editor including set-up and saving dictated files to PC options. RECORDER FILE FOLDERS: shows the available file folders of the digital recorder for the user to choose from. FOLDER CONTENT INFORMATION: provides detailed information on each dictation.

  • Page 27: Options Display

    OPTIONS DISPLAY “OPTIONS” SELECTION ICD-MS515 RECORDING: File Name: 001_Demo Dict_001_SP_2003_04_09_14_03.msv The contents of the file name are as follows: 001 ………………The number of the file folder on the recorder Demo Dict……….The name of the file folder created by the user 001………………...
  • Page 28 ICD-P17 RECORDING: File Name: ICD-P17_001_A_001_Stephen Teplansky_2003_04_09_03_52.dvf ICD-P17……………. .the model of the recorder 001………………….…the number of the file folder A………………………the letter of the file folder Stephen Teplansky….the name of the user of the recorder 2003………………..…the year the recording took place 04…………………..…the month the recording took place 09…………………..…the date the recording took place 03………………..……the hour the recording took place [3:00 AM] 52………………..……the minute the recording took place...

  • Page 29: File Extensions

    PowerPoint® slide. Sony uses two (2) different CODECs and file extensions CODECS: LPEC: Long Term Predicted Excitation Coding [Sony proprietary]...
  • Page 30 .wav format. This can easily be done by converting the file format to .wav using the Sony Digital Voice Editor software. When saving a digital voice recorder message on your computer's hard disk, you can specify any one of the file formats mentioned above.
  • Page 31 SECTION J: Special Recorder Functions Folder Name: A specific feature of the ICD-MS515, the folders can be named using the Folder Name option in the menu. There are a series of template names found in the menu which can be used or a special name can be entered for each folder using the jog lever.
  • Page 32 ?? When first installing the Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred software, make sure you load the Dragon software first and then the Sony Digital Voice Editor Software. If you try to load the Sony software first, you will have to re-load it afterwards again. The process of loading the Sony software after the Dragon Software creates the link between the two which allows the use of the “ABC button”...
  • Page 33 Headset Microphones Sony headset microphones such as the DR-115DP with boom mic or the DR-140UP with flexible pipe microphone are excellent accessories for someone who creates a large volume of dictation which will be converted into text with Dragon NaturallySpeaking software. The mics have both a 3.5 mm microphone plug and 3.5mm earphone plug which connect to the...
  • Page 34 CODEC: Acronym for coder-decoder. “definition: An assembly consisting of an encoder and a decoder in one piece of equipment” LPEC CODEC: developed and exclusively used by Sony, for high quality recordings especially suited for voice to print applications. -available on the ICD-ST10 and ICD-MS515 TRIPLE RATE CODEC: a generic consumer CODEC used for general applications not requiring a high quality audio signal.

  • Page 35: Section O: Recorder Set-Up

    It only takes a few minutes and you’re ready to start dictating. Sony makes it very easy to accomplish most of these settings by uploading settings from the PC. Just connect the USB cable to the PC connectable units. Launch the digital voice editor and click on the IC Recorder Setting icon on the Tool Bar.
  • Page 36 Note: not all functions may be available on your recorder. SECTION P: Software Upgrades and Downloads Sony makes it easy to get software upgrades by using the internet and accessing www.sonystyle.com. At the top of the screen is a section titled “Product Service Support”.
  • Page 37 Sony has introduced the FS-85USB Transcription Hardware/Software kit which includes a CD-ROM with a transcription program and a USB connected 3-function foot control and a chin band style listening device. Loading the software on a Windows®...

  • Page 38: Audio Functions

    AUDIO FUNCTIONS: This section allows you to control the basic playback options including: Volume Control DPC (Digital Pitch Control) -50% to +100% To return to normal click on the NORM button Divide & Combine: This function is used when connected through the USB cable and allows you to divide a message into two parts on the digital voice recorder or combine two messages into one message.
  • Page 39 ABC Icon: This is the automatic link to Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred Voice to Print Software. After the Dragon Software has been installed, a dictation can be automatically converted into text. The user highlights a dictation that is either on the recorder side of the GUI or on the PC hard disk drive and then clicks on the ABC icon.
  • Page 40 PLAYBACK SLIDER Shows in a linear fashion where the playback is in relation to the entire length of the recording. The HH/MM/SS on the lower part of the slider changes according to the length of the document. You can manually move the slider using the mouse.

  • Page 41: Section S: Glossary

    LP or Stereo MOVE the ability to move a recording from one folder to another memory stick voice- file format of the ICD-MS515 OVERWRITE the ability to correct dictation in the playback mode SAMPLING the recording quality of the device.

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