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Page 2: Notice For Users
Sony is not responsible for incomplete  Sony Corporation. recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL Depending on the types of the text and  DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, characters, the text shown on the IC recorder OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION may not be displayed properly on device. This WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER is due to: INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE The capacity of the connected IC recorder.  THEREOF. The IC recorder is not functioning normally.  Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any Content information is written in the  modification to this manual or the information language or the character that is not contained herein at any time without notice. supported by the IC recorder. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. This software is for Windows and cannot be used  for Macintosh. The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder  ICD-SX700/SX800/SX900. You cannot connect other IC recorders.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Recording Table of Contents Recording Messages........24 Checking the Contents of Selecting the Recording Mode ....27 the Package ............6 Setting the Recording Level ....30 Index to Parts and Controls ......7 Manual Recording Mode ......32 Setting the Input Level Automatically Getting Started to Prevent Sound Distortion Step 1: Preparing a Power Source ..13 – the Limiter Function .........34 Inserting the batteries......13 Recording a Few Seconds in Advance, Disconnecting the IC recorder from before Starting to Record – the Pre-Recording Function ....35 your computer ..........14 When charging/replacing the Cutting out Low Frequency batteries ............15 – the LCF Function ...
Page 4 Recording from Other Equipment..47 Editing Messages To record using the synchronized Erasing Messages..........68 recording function ........48 Erasing messages one by one ...68 To record without using the Erasing all messages in a folder ..69 synchronized recording function ..49 Moving a Message to a Different Folder ..............70 Playback Dividing a Message into Two ....72 Playing Back Messages ........51 Adding Priority Mark(s) Selecting the Playback Mode ....54 – the Priority Mark Function ....74 Playing back a specified section Preventing Accidental Operation repeatedly – A-B Repeat ......55 – the HOLD function ........75 Adjusting the Playback Speed – the DPC Function ........56 Utilizing the Menu Function Reinforcing the Bass Sound .....57 Making Settings for the Menu ...
Page 5 Copying Files from Your Computer to Precautions ............123 the IC Recorder and Playing Them Specifications ..........125 Back .................94 Index ..............127 Construction of folders and files ..96 Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software ...............98 What You Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor Software ......98 System requirements ......100 Installing the software ......101 Referring to the help files ....105 Transferring the files using the Digital Voice Editor software ......105 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device ..........106 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ...........107 IC recorder ...........107 Error messages .........116 System limitations ........119 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor ...
Page 6: Checking The Contents Of The Package
Wind Screen (1) Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) Stand (1) Carrying pouch (1) Remove the film on the display window Microphone (1) before you use the IC recorder. Battery case (1) NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable batteries (2) Operating Instructions You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to ...
Page 7: Index To Parts And Controls
 (folder)/MENU button (24, 51, 76) Index to Parts and   (headphone) jack* (26, 52, 63) Controls   (record/pause) button (24, 26, 37) Refer to the pages indicated in   (stop) button (25, 51, 66, 76) parentheses for details.   (cue/fast forward) button (24, 51, Front 52, 62, 76)   (play/stop/enter) button (26, 51, 53, 76)   (review/fast backward) button (24, 51, 52, 62, 76)  VOL (volume) +/– button (26, 51)  (repeat) A-B/ (priority) button (55, 74)  ERASE button (68)  Opening for a handstrap (A handstrap is not supplied.)  Built-in microphone (directional) (25,  Built-in microphones (stereo) (25, 33)  Operation indicator (14, 17, 24, 51, 88)  Display window (9)
Page 8: Usb Connector
Rear * Connect the supplied or commercially available stereo headphones to the  (headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. To the  (headphone) jack  Speaker  HOLD switch (20, 23, 75)  NOISE CUT switch (58)  DPC switch (56)  DIRECTNL (directional) switch (26)   (microphone) jack (46, 48)  (USB) connector (13, 92, 121)  Battery compartment (13)
Page 9: Display Window
Display window  Elapsed time/Remaining time/ Recorded date and time indication Display during playback and stop  Folder name/Message title/Artist name/File name indication  Battery indicator When rechargeable batteries or dry- cell batteries are used, the indicator shows the remaining battery power. While the rechargeable batteries are charging, an animation appears.  Message number  Operating mode indicator The selected message number is Displays the following, depending on displayed in the numerator and the current operation mode the total number of messages : stop in the folder is displayed in the : playback denominator. : review (fast backward)/  Priority marks cue (fast forward) Appear(s) when a message is set with : backward/forward priority mark(s). continuously  Bookmark indicator  Folder indicator Appears when a bookmark is set for : Folder for messages recorded a message. using the IC recorder.
Page 10 For details, see “Selecting the  Repeat playback indicator Recording Mode” (page 27). : Appears when one message is Displays one of the following when a played back repeatedly. file is transferred from the computer. : Appears when messages : MP3 files transferred in one folder are played back : LPCM files transferred repeatedly. : WMA files transferred : Appears when all the Displays the following icon if the IC messages are played back recorder cannot recognize the file. repeatedly.  Sound effect indicator  Recording level indicator Displays the “音效” setting in the Displays the currently selected menu. microphone sensitivity for recording. : “重低音1” has been selected. : Recorded with the low The bass sound is reinforced. recording level. : “重低音2” has been selected. : Recorded with the high The bass sound is further recording level. reinforced. : Recorded with the further high  Recording mode indicator recording level. Displays the recording mode set : Recorded with proper balance using the menu when the IC recorder for music. is in the stop mode, and displays the ...
Page 11: Operating Mode Indicator
Display during recording  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. If there is less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and seconds.  Operating mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation of the IC recorder. : recording : Flashes while recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function (flashing)
Page 12 When “提前录音” is set to “开” in the  If you press (record/pause) to menu, the pre-recording standby pause recording when “VOR” is set to time is displayed in seconds between “开” in the menu, only “ ” flashes. 0 and 5. : Synchronized recording  Alarm indicator : Flashes while synchronized recording is set to  Recoding mode indicator pause. Displays the recording mode set in  Recording level meter the menu.  Recording level indicator  Limiter indicator Displays the current microphone : When “LIMITER” is set to “开” in sensitivity when recording. the menu. : To record for dictation or in a : When you are recording in noisy place. other than the manual recording : To record at a meeting or in a mode. quiet/spacious place.  Remaining recording time indication : To record with further high  Battery indicator sensitivity.  LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator : To record music. : When “LCF (LOW CUT)” is set ...
Page 13: Getting Started
Getting Started Charge the batteries by connecting (USB) connector of the IC Step 1: Preparing a recorder to your computer. Power Source Computer To USB Remove the film on the display window connector of before you use the IC recorder. your computer Inserting the batteries (USB) connector Slide and lift the battery compartment lid.
Page 14: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From Your Computer
When you use the IC recorder for the Disconnecting the IC first time, or after you have not used the recorder from your IC recorder for a certain period of time, computer it is recommended that you charge the batteries continuously until “ ” is Follow the procedures below; otherwise, displayed. data may be damaged. If the battery indicator is not displayed, Make sure that the operation charging has not been done properly. indicator is not flashing. Proceed from step 1 again. Disconnect the USB connecting * This is an approximation for the time it takes cable connected to the IC recorder to charge from no remaining battery power ...
Page 15: When Charging/Replacing The Batteries
Tips  Clock setting display appears and the year section flashes when you insert You can charge the rechargeable batteries  by connecting the IC recorder to an AC batteries for the first time, or when you outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) insert batteries after the IC recorder (page 121). has been without batteries for a certain When replacing the batteries, messages  period of time. Please refer to “Continued recorded or alarm settings are not erased directly from “Step 1: Preparing a Power even when you remove the batteries. Source”” on page 18 to set the date and When replacing the batteries, the clock  time. continues moving for a certain period of time after you remove the batteries.  Notes When charging/replacing While “ ” or “ ” is flashing instead  the batteries of the battery indicator, you cannot charge the batteries. Charge the batteries in an The battery indicator on the display environment with a temperature of 5 °C shows the battery condition. - 35 °C. If “USB充电” in the “详细菜单” menu is set ...
Page 16: Battery Life
Battery life When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries Recording Playback Playback through using the Recording Playback Playback speaker headphones through using the LPCM 44/16 Approx. 25 hr. Approx. 21 hr. Approx. 26 hr. speaker headphones LPCM 22/16 Approx. 23 hr. Approx. 19 hr.
Page 17: Note While Accessing
Note while accessing The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. The IC recorder is accessing data when When playing back music through the an updating animation and “正在更新数 internal speaker with the volume level set to 据...” appear in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in orange. LPCM 44/16: LPCM file recorded using the While the IC recorder is accessing data, IC recorder in stereo high-quality recording do not remove the batteries or connect mode LPCM 22/16: LPCM file recorded using the IC or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not recorder in stereo long play recording mode supplied). Doing so may damage the MP3 192k: MP3 file recorded using the IC data. recorder in stereo high-quality recording  Note mode If the IC recorder is required to process a MP3 128k: MP3 file recorded using the IC large amount of data, an updating animation recorder in stereo standard recording mode and “正在更新数据...” may be displayed MP3 48k: MP3 file recorded using the IC for an extended period of time. This is not a recorder in monaural standard recording ...
Page 18: Step 2: Setting The Clock
Continued directly from Step 2: Setting the “Step 1: Preparing a Power Clock Source” Press   to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, then press      “正在执行 ” appears and the clock /MENU is set. Press ...
Page 19: Setting The Clock Using The Menu
Press to select “自动” or Setting the clock using the   “手动” and press  menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu. Select “时钟设定” in the menu.  When you selected “自动”, the clock is Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. automatically adjusted using the clock The menu mode window will be in the computer connected to the IC displayed. recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is started. When you select “手动”, proceed to the next steps. Press the  ...
Page 20: Step 3: Preparations Required Before Recording
Press  (stop) to return to the Step 3: Preparations display of the stop mode. Required before Tips  Recording Press /MENU to return to the previous  operation. Recording at a meeting You can set the time display for the clock  to “12小时制” or “24小时制” in the menu. Set “录音水平” to “高 ” or “较高 ” in  When “12小时制” is set, “AM” or “PM” appears the menu (page 30). in the display window. Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” to  ...
Page 21 Recording a musical Sound source performance Set “录音水平” to “音乐模式 ”  (page 30) in the menu to record more natural acoustic sound, with preventing Approx. 2 to 3 m sound distortion. For more realistic sound recording, you can adjust the recording level manually by setting “录音水平” to “手动” (page 32). Set “LIMITER” to “开” in the menu Place the IC recorder  with its display (page 34), to prevent distortion when a window facing loud sound is suddenly input. upward and the By attaching a tripod (not supplied)  built-in microphones using the stand, you can adjust the ...
Page 22 Recording dictation (using the To obtain maximum recognition accuracy,  hold the IC recorder so that the microphone voice recognition software) is about 2 - 3cm from the corner of your Set “录音水平” to “低 ” in the menu mouth.  (page 30). To minimize the sound of your breath in the  recordings, do not hold the microphone Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” to  directly in front of your mouth. record a voice coming from a specific To obtain maximum recognition accuracy,  direction (page 26). avoid recording in a noisy place. To transcribe a message recorded on  You cannot transcribe a message recording  the IC recorder using voice recognition the voices of more than one person. software (not supplied), set “录音模式” to the LPCM, MP3 or LPEC (except LP) mode (page 27). Microphone Before you can transcribe recorded  messages, you have to create a user file specifically adapted to the sound of your ...
Page 23: Turning The Ic Recorder On Or Off
Turning the power off Turning the IC Recorder On or Off Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode. “HOLD” with the key mark and the current time is displayed, then “关机” is displayed. The IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. Turning the power on Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. The IC recorder turnes on, and an accessing animation is displayed. Tips  When you are not going to use the IC  recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder. When you are not using the IC recorder, When about 10 minutes have passed after  you have turned on the IC recorder and left you can prevent the batteries from it without doing anything, the display goes getting weak quickly by turning the off automatically. (Press any button to show power off. the display.)
Page 24: Recording
Recording Recording Messages Built-in directional  (headphone) microphone jack Built-in stereo  microphones DIRECTNL Operation indicator  HOLD    /MENU Select a folder. Start recording. ...
Page 25  Notes The new message will be automatically recorded after the last You cannot record a message in a folder  recorded message. transferred from a computer. If you press   (record/pause) when you have selected Speak into the built-in microphones. a folder, the folder will be automatically Press  (stop) to stop recording. switched to a folder in which a message can be recorded, and the message will be The IC recorder stops at the beginning recorded as the last one in the folder. of the current recording. While the operation indicator is flashing or  is lit in red or orange, do not remove the Tips  batteries or connect or disconnect the USB Before you start recording, we recommend  AC adaptor. Doing so may damage the data. you make a trial recording first. Noise may be recorded if an object, such  When you purchase the IC recorder, there ...
Page 26: Monitoring The Recording
Monitoring the recording Do this Connect the supplied stereo  pause Press (record/pause). headphones to the  (headphone) recording* During recording pause, the jack and monitor the recording. You operation indicator flashes in red and “ “ flashes in can adjust the monitoring volume by the display window. pressing VOL + or –, but the recording level is fixed.  release pause Press (record/pause) and resume again. Recording a sound centering on a recording Recording resumes specific direction from that point. (To stop recording after pausing ...
Page 27: Selecting The Recording Mode
When the DIRECTNL switch is set to “OFF” Selecting the Recording Mode When the DIRECTNL switch is set to “ON”     /MENU The IC recorder is compatible with 3 kinds of codec, LPCM (Linear PCM), MP3, and LPEC. The features offered by each are as follows. LPCM (Linear PCM): This is a WAV file and you can record the sound without compression, providing higher quality than MP3 or LPEC. On the other hand, the file size is very large, it takes time to transfer to a computer, and the available recording time is shorter than either MP3 ...
Page 28 MP3: A standard method of sound Press to select “录音模   compression, which can be played back 式”, then press  using many different kinds of computers. We recommend this codec when you want to send recorded messages by mail or share them with other people. LPEC: A sound compression method provided solely by Sony. You can play Press   to select the back, edit, and convert files to an MP3 recording mode you want, then or WAV format using the supplied press  application software, “Digital Voice Editor” We recommend you use this software when you want to edit messages/music recorded using the IC recorder on a computer. When you record messages ...
Page 29: Maximum Recording Time
 Note MP3 192k : Stereo (44.1 kHz/192 kbps, You cannot set the recording mode while MPEG1 Layer3) recording. You can record with high-quality stereo sound. Maximum recording time MP3 128k : Stereo (44.1 kHz/128 kbps, When all messages are recorded with MPEG1 Layer3) the same recording mode, the maximum You can record with stereo sound. recording time of all the folders is as MP3 48k : Monaural (44.1 kHz/48 kbps, follows. MPEG1 Layer3) ICD-SX00 You can record with monaural sound. LPCM 44/16 mode LPCM 22/16 mode MP3 192k mode LPEC STHQ : Stereo (44.1 kHz/128 1 hr. 30 min. 3 hr. 10 min. 11 hr.
Page 30: Setting The Recording Level
ICD-SX00 Setting the Recording LPCM 44/16 mode LPCM 22/16 mode MP3 192k mode Level 3 hr. 10 min. 6 hr. 25 min. 23 hr. 35 min. MP3 128k mode MP3 48k mode LPEC STHQ mode 35 hr. 25 min. 94 hr. 40 min. 34 hr.
Page 31 较高 : To record a sound far away Press and hold /MENU to enter from the IC recorder or a low sound, the menu mode. such as a recording made in a The menu mode window will be spacious room. displayed. : To record more 音乐模式 Press to select “录音水   natural acoustic sound, as well as 平”, then press  preventing sound distortion. 手动 : During manual recording, you can adjust the recording level manually. Press  (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Page 32: Manual Recording Mode
Set “录音水平” to “手动” in the Manual Recording menu. Mode For details, see “Setting the Recording Level” (page 30). Built-in Select a folder. microphones  Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. Operation     Press or to select the indicator  folder in which you want to record   messages, then press  Press and hold  (record/pause).
Page 33  The settings you have set for the manual OVER indicator recording mode are saved after the recording is finished or the recording level is switched to Adjust the maximum settings other than “手动”, such as “低 ”. You level of the sound to can start the manual recoding with the same about –12 dB. settings the next time.  Notes In the manual recording mode, you cannot  record with the VOR function (page 39). In the manual recording mode, you cannot  review the current recording, even if you  press   Press and hold or to change the sound level continuously. The sound level is also displayed as a number below the level meter. Make other settings for recording such as “LIMITER,”...
Page 34: Setting The Input Level Automatically To Prevent Sound Distortion - The Limiter Function
is adjusted automatically to the proper Setting the Input level to prevent sound distortion. Level Automatically “LIMITER” is set to “开” when you purchase the IC recorder. to Prevent Sound Press and hold /MENU to enter Distortion – the the menu mode. Limiter Function The menu mode window will be displayed. Press   to select “详细菜单”, then press    Press ...
Page 35: Recording A Few Seconds In Advance, Before Starting To Record - The Pre-Recording Function
Press (stop) to exit the menu  Recording a Few mode. Seconds in Advance,  Note before Starting to When “录音水平” is set to “低 ”, “高 ”, “较 Record – the Pre- ”, or “音乐模式 ”, the limiter function 高 does not work. Recording Function To cancel the limiter function Set “LIMTER” to “关” in step 4.   ...
Page 36 This is useful to record during interviews Press   to select “提前录 or when making an open-air recording 音”, then press  so that you will not miss the chance to start recording. Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the memory Press to select “开”, then   Press and hold  (record/ Press  (record/pause). press  pause) to enter the recording the standby mode.
Page 37  Notes Press and hold (record/pause) to  If you start recording with pre-recording enter the recording standby mode.  function using the built-in microphones, Sounds for the last 0 to 5 seconds are a click noise may be recorded when you buffered in the memory.  press (record/pause). To record with pre- recording function, we recommend using an external microphone. When the remaining recordable time is less  than 10 seconds, the pre-recording function is disabled. When 60 minutes have passed after the  IC recorder entered the standby mode, the standby mode will be cancelled and recording stops. Displays that the sound If you stop recording before step 8, sounds for 0 to 5 seconds are ...
Page 38: Cutting Out Low Frequency - The Lcf Function
Press and hold /MENU to enter Cutting out Low the menu mode. Frequency – the LCF The menu mode window will be Function displayed. Press to select “LCF   (LOW CUT),” then press   Press   to select “开”, then  press ...
Page 39: Starting To Record Automatically In Response To Sound - The Vor Function
The VOR function is set to “关” when you Starting to Record purchase the IC recorder. Automatically in Press and hold /MENU to enter Response to Sound the menu mode. – the VOR Function The menu mode window will be displayed. Press to select “VOR,”   then press    Press   to select “开”, then ...
Page 40: Dividing A Message Into Two During Recording
The recording starts when the IC recorder Dividing a Message detects sound. The recording pauses into Two During when no sound is detected and “ ” and “ ” flash. When the IC recorder detects Recording sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the VOR function Set “VOR” to “关” in step 3.  Notes The VOR function is affected by the sound  around you. Set “录音水平” in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for DIVIDE/ an important recording, set “VOR” to “关” in the menu.  If you press (record/pause) to pause  recording during VOR recording, only “ ” flashes. During synchronized recording (page 48),  manual recording (page 32), and pre- recording (page 35), the VOR function does ...
Page 41  Notes Press DIVIDE/ during recording. You need a certain amount of free space in An animation appears on the display  the memory to divide a message. For more and the new message number is added information, see “System Limitations” on at the point you pressed the button. page 119. The message will be recorded as two If 999 messages have been recorded in a  messages, however recording continues folder, you cannot divide a message in that without stopping. folder. Once a message is divided, you cannot  Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 re-combine the divided messages using the IC recorder. Message is divided. Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded You cannot divide a message at the very ...
Page 42: Adding A Recording To A Previously Recorded Message
During playback of Message 3 Adding a Recording to Message 3 Message 4 a Previously Recorded Message After adding a recording Message 3 Message 4 Added recording Operation indicator Select the message to which you want to  add a recording first.  Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. ...
Page 43  Notes Press (stop) to exit the menu  You cannot add a recording when the mode.  message file has reached the maximum size limit (1 GB with LPEC files or MP3 files and 2 When the message to be added GB with LPCM files). is played back, press  (record/ You cannot add a recording to an LPCM file  pause). or an MP3 file that was not recorded using “确定添加录音? 按[REC]执行” the IC recorder. appears. If 10 minutes have passed after step 5, you  must start the procedure again from step 5. For details on playback, see page 51. You cannot add a recording if the remaining  memory is insufficient.
Page 44: Adding An Overwrite Recording During
The starting point of an Adding an Overwrite overwrite recording Recording during Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Playback The deleted part of Message 2 Operation Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 indicator  Added overwrite recording in Message 2 ...
Page 45  Notes Press to select “覆盖”,   You cannot add an overwrite recording then press   to a file other than an LPCM file when the message/music file has reached the maximum size limit (1 GB). You can add an overwrite recording to an LPCM file, even if the message/music file has reached the maximum size limit (2 GB), when the beginning of the point to be overwritten has Press  (stop) to exit the menu not reached the maximum size limit. mode. You cannot add an overwrite recording to an  LPCM file or MP3 file which was not recorded When the message to be using the IC recorder. overwritten is played back, press If 10 minutes have passed after step 5, you ...
Page 46: Recording With An External Microphone
Press   to select “麦克风”, Recording with an then press  External Microphone Stereo  Press (record/pause) to start  microphone recording.  The built-in microphones are automatically cut off.  To the If the input level is not strong enough, (microphone) adjust the recording level on the IC  jack recorder.  When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. ...
Page 47: Recording Sound From A Telephone Or A Cell Phone
Recording sound from a Recording from Other telephone or a cell phone Equipment You can use the supplied microphone to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. Insert the earphone of the microphone CD player,  into your ear, then, while holding the etc. receiver to the ear with the earphone in  it, connect the plug of the earphone to the jack of the IC recorder.  To the  Notes (microphone) After you have made the connection, check  jack  the sound quality of the conversation  and the recording level before you start recording.
Page 48: To Record Using The Synchronized Recording Function
 Press   to select “开”, then Before you start recording, we recommend press  you make a trial recording first. To record using the synchronized recording function Press (stop) to exit the menu  mode. Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in The menu mode window will be ...
Page 49: To Record Without Using The Synchronized Recording Function
Press (record/pause) to start  To record without using recording. the synchronized recording “ ” flashes and the IC recorder function enters the recording pause mode. Press and hold /MENU to enter Start playback on the component the menu mode. connected to the IC recorder. The menu mode window will be “ ” appears on the display and ...
Page 50  Notes Press  (stop) to exit the menu If the input level is not strong enough, mode.  connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the Connect other equipment to the IC  (microphone) jack of the IC recorder in recorder when the IC recorder is in step 6 and adjust the volume level on the the stop mode. equipment connected to the IC recorder. Connect the audio output connector If “选择输入模式” is not displayed, set it in  the menu (page 86). (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment  Your dealer may not handle some of the ...
Page 51: Playback
Playback Playing Back Messages  (headphone) jack Operation indicator  HOLD    /MENU VOL +, – Select a folder. Press  to start playback.  Press /MENU.
Page 52 Searching forward/backward  During playback you can lock all the functions during playback (Cue/Review) of all the buttons so that you can prevent To search forward (Cue): Press and inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD   hold during playback and release switch in the direction of the arrow. it at the point you wish to resume Listening with better sound playback. quality To search backward (Review): Press  To listen with the headphones : and hold  during playback and  Connect the stereo headphones to ...
Page 53 When messages are played back  Do this to the end of the last message   stop at the Press (stop) or . When you play back or fast play back to the  current position To resume playback from end of the last message, “MESSAGE END” (Playback Pause that point, press  lights up for 5 seconds and the operation function) again. indicator lights up in green. (You cannot hear the playback sound.)  go back to the Press once.** When “MESSAGE END” and the operation beginning of ...
Page 54: Selecting The Playback Mode
Playing back a message Selecting the repeatedly Playback Mode  During playback, press and hold until “ 1” appears. The selected message will be played back repeatedly.  To resume normal playback, press again.     /MENU You can select the playback mode in the menu. Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
Page 55: Playing Back A Specified Section Repeatedly - A-B Repeat
Press to select “播放模   Playing back a specified 式”, then press  section repeatedly – A-B Repeat Press   to select “1,” “ ,” “ALL,” “ 1,” “ ,” or “ ALL,” then press    A message is played back.
Page 56: Adjusting The Playback Speed - The Dpc Function
To resume normal playback Adjusting the Press  Playback Speed – the To stop A-B Repeat playback DPC Function Press  (stop). To change the segment specified for A-B Repeat playback During A-B Repeat playback, press  (repeat) A-B/ again to specify a new starting point A. Then specify a new   finishing point B, as in step 2.  Notes ...
Page 57: Reinforcing The Bass Sound
Slide the DPC switch to “ON.” Reinforcing the Bass Sound Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press to select “DPC,”   then press      Press   to adjust the speed of the playback, then press /MENU ...
Page 58: Reducing Distortion To Make The Human Voice Clearer - The Noise Cut Function
Press   to select “音效”, Reducing Distortion then press  to Make the Human Voice Clearer – the Noise Cut Function Press to select the bass   sound you want for the playback, then press  NOISE CUT 重低音1 The bass sound is reinforced.
Page 59  Notes When you are using the built-in speaker, the Noise Cut function does not work. The bass sound cannot be reinforced if the  NOISE CUT switch is set to “ON. ” During playback set the NOISE CUT The effect of the Noise Cut function may be  switch to “ON.” different depending on the condition of the recorded voice. High frequency To cancel the Noise Cut function sound High frequency noise such as Set the NOISE CUT switch to “OFF. ” an electronic device You can hear the human Frequency...
Page 60: Adjusting The Playback Sound By Amplifying Inaudible Sound - The Digital Voice Up Function
Press and hold /MENU to enter Adjusting the the menu mode. Playback Sound by The menu mode window will be Amplifying Inaudible displayed. Sound – the Digital Press to select “V-UP,”   then press  Voice Up Function Press   to select “弱” or “强”, then press ...
Page 61: Adding A Bookmark
To cancel the Digital Voice Up Adding a Bookmark function Set “V-UP” to “关” in step 3.     /MENU DIVIDE/ 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.
Page 62 During playback or stop, press and  Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. hold DIVIDE/ (bookmark) at the  Notes position you want to add a bookmark. You cannot add a bookmark on MP3, LPCM,  A bookmark is added and “ ” (bookmark) and WMA files. flashes three times. You cannot add a bookmark at the very  If you add a bookmark to a message that beginning or at the very end of the message. already has a bookmark, the previously added bookmark is deleted and a new bookmark is added at the newly specified point. To start playback at the bookmark Press ...
Page 63: Recording With Other Equipment
Connect the (headphone) jack  Recording with Other of the IC recorder to the audio Equipment input connector (stereo minijack) of other equipment using an audio connecting cable. To audio input connector Press to start playback and at  the same time set the connected Tape recorder, equipment to the recording mode.
Page 64: Playing Back A Message At A Desired Time With An Alarm
 Playing Back a Before you start recording, we recommend Message at a Desired you to make trial recording first.  Note Time with an Alarm Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.     /MENU You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time. You can have the message played back on a specified date, once every week, or at the same time every day.
Page 65  When you select “日期”: Select the message you want to Set the year, month, day, hour, and play back with an alarm. minute in sequence, as described in “Step 2: Setting the Clock” on page 18, Enter the alarm setting mode. then press  . “正在执行...”, then  Press and hold /MENU to enter the your settings are displayed. menu mode. When you select a day of the week The menu mode window will be ...
Page 66 When the set date and time To change the alarm setting comes Select “播放设置” – “播放列表” in At the set time, the alarm will sound for the menu, then press  about 10 seconds while “播放设置” is The alarm list is displayed. displayed in the display window and the selected message will be played back. Press to select the item   When the playback ends, the IC recorder you want to change, then press will stop automatically at the beginning ...
Page 67 To cancel the alarm setting Once the alarm is set, the alarm will not be  cancelled, even after the message is played Follow steps 1 and 2 of “To change the back. alarm setting. ” In step 3, select “取消” If the alarm time comes while another  and press  . “确定取消播放设置?” message is being played back with an alarm, is displayed. Press  or  to select the payback stops and the new message will “是”, then press  . The alarm will be be played back. cancelled and the alarm indicator will If the alarm time comes when you are  setting the menu, the alarm will sound and disappear from the display window. the menu operation will be cancelled.  Notes If you divide a message you have set an  You can set only one alarm each one alarm for, the alarm setting remains on only ...
Page 68: Editing Messages
You can erase unwanted messages, Editing Messages retaining all other messages when the IC Erasing Messages recorder is in the stop or playback mode. When a message is erased, the You can erase the recorded messages remaining messages will advance and one by one or all messages in a folder at be renumbered so that there will be no a time. space between messages.  Note Press ERASE while playing back Once a recording has been erased, you cannot the message you want to erase or retrieve it. press and hold ERASE while the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Erasing messages one by one The message title, message number, ...
Page 69: Erasing All Messages In A Folder
To erase another message Erasing all messages in a Proceed with the same steps again from folder the beginning. To erase a part of one message Divide the message into two messages first, then proceed with the same steps from the beginning.     /MENU Select the folder containing the messages you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.
Page 70: Moving A Message To A Different Folder
Press   to select “全部删 Moving a Message to 除”, then press  a Different Folder “确定全部删除?” appears. Press   to select “是”, then  press     /MENU “正在删除...” with animation appears and all messages in the selected folder will be erased. Press (stop) to exit the menu ...
Page 71 Select the message you want to Press (stop) to exit the menu  move. mode. To cancel moving the message Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.  Press (stop) before step 4. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press   to select “移动文件”, then press ...
Page 72: Dividing A Message Into Two
total number of messages in all folders Dividing a Message reaches 1,012 if there are 5 folders. into Two Press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) while you are playing back the message you want to divide. “确定分割? 按[DIVIDE]执行” appears with the message title or file name, and a message number. Press DIVIDE/ (bookmark).   “正在分割...” with an animation appears, a new number is added DIVIDE to the newer part of the divided message, and the message numbers of the following messages will be incremeted by one. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 A Message is divided.
Page 73  Notes If you divide a message frequently, the unit  may become unable to divide the message You need a certain amount of free space in  further. the memory to divide a message. For more If you divide a message with an alarm information, see “System Limitations” on  setting, the same alarm setting remains only page 119. with the former message divided. When you divide a message with a title and  You cannot divide a message at the very artist name, the newer part has the same  beginning (0.5 seconds from the beginning) title, and artist name. or at the very end (0.5 seconds prior to the If you divide a message with priority mark(s),  end) of the message. the priority mark(s) will be added to both You cannot divide a message within the parts of the divided message.  range of 0.5 seconds before and after you If you divide a message at the position  have set a bookmark. where you have set the bookmark, the When “ ” is displayed for the folder bookmark will be deleted.  indicator, you cannot divide a message. The recording time of the latter half of the ...
Page 74: Adding Priority Mark(S) - The Priority Mark Function
Select the message you want to Adding Priority mark. Mark(s) – the Priority Press and hold A-B/ (priority). Mark Function The “ ” indicator will flash. Press and hold A-B/ (priority) again to add the priority mark. Each time you press and hold A-B/ , the priority mark(s) will change as follows: No mark   ...
Page 75: Preventing Accidental Operation - The Hold Function
“HOLD” with the key mark and the Preventing Accidental current time will appear for 3 seconds Operation indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. – the HOLD function To cancel the HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow.  Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, cancel the HOLD function first to stop recording.  Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press  (stop). To prevent accidental operation, slide the HOLD switch in the direction of arrow in the recording or playback mode.
Page 76: Utilizing The Menu Function
Utilizing the Menu Function Press   to select the menu item for which you want to Making Settings for make setting, then press  the Menu Press to select the   setting that you want to set, then press ...
Page 77: Menu Settings
Menu settings Menu items Settings Operation mode  : the setting can be made/  : the setting cannot be made) Stop Playback Recording mode mode mode    MP3 , MP3 , MP3 , LPCM , 录音模式 LPCM , LPEC , LPEC , LPEC , ...
Page 78 Menu items Settings Operation mode  : the setting can be made/  : the setting cannot be made) Stop Playback Recording mode mode mode    播放设置新建, 播放列表    详细菜单 LIMITER    开, 关  ...
Page 79 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the recording mode. 录音模式 MP3 : Monaural standard recording mode. MP3 Stereo standard recording mode. MP3 Stereo high-quality recording mode. LPCM Stereo long play high-quality recording mode. LPCM Stereo high-quality recording mode. LPEC Monaural long play recording mode. LPEC Monaural standard recording mode. LPEC Stereo long play recording mode. LPEC Stereo standard recording mode. LPEC : Stereo high-quality recording mode.
Page 80 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the microphone sensitivity. 录音水平低 : To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound. 高 *: To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting, such as a recording made in a conference room or during interviews. 较高 : To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as a recording made in a spacious room. : 音乐模式 To record more natural acoustic sound, as well as preventing sound distortion. 手动 : During manual recording, you can adjust the recording level manually. LCF (LOW CUT) Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to cut a low frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind;...
Page 81 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. 开: Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. The VOR function is activated when  (record/pause) is pressed. 关*: The VOR function does not work.  Note If “录音水平” is set to “手动”, the VOR function does not work. Changes the display mode in the playback/stop mode. – 显示经过时间*: Elapsed playback time of one message 剩余时间: The remaining time of one message 录音日期: Date recorded...
Page 82 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page V-UP A low-level portion of a recorded message can be amplified, allowing you to hear even low/small voices more easily. 弱: Adjusts the V-UP function less finely. 强: Adjusts the V-UP function more effectively. 关*: The V-UP function does not work. Sets whether to reinforce bass sound during playback. 音效...
Page 83 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the playback mode. 播放模式 1: A message is played back and the IC recorder stops after playback. *: Messages in one folder are played back continuously and the IC recorder stops after playback. ALL: All the messages are played back continuously and the IC recorder stops after playback. 1: One message is played back repeatedly. : Messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. ALL: All the messages are played back repeatedly. You can add a recording to a previously recorded message 42, 44 添加/覆盖...
Page 84 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page The bookmark of the selected message will be cancelled. 删除书签 Press /MENU to return to the folder window before erasing the bookmark and select a folder from which the bookmark is to be erased, then go to the menu window and select “是”. 否*: The erase function is cancelled. The selected message will be moved to the selected folder. 移动文件 Press /MENU to return to the folder window before moving the message and select a folder from which the message is to be moved. Sets the alarm. 播放设置...
Page 85 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page 详细菜单 LIMITER Sets the input level automatically to prevent the sound distortion that occurs when a sound that is too loud is input. 开*: The LIMITER function is activated. 关: The LIMITER function is cancelled.  Note When “录音水平” is set to “手动”, this setting is effective. Allows you to record sound sources for a maximum of 5 提前录音...
Page 86 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page 选择输入模式 Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected 46, 47 to the  (microphone) jack. 麦克风*: Select when you record messages using an external microphone. 音频输入: Select when you record using other equipment. Sets the clock. 时钟设定自动*: When the IC recorder is connected to a computer that is running the Digital Voice Editor, the clock will be automatically adjusted according to that computer. 手动: You can set the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence.
Page 87 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the formatting of the drive after “确定删除全部内容?” – 格式化 has been displayed. 是: The drive will be formatted. 否*: The drive will not be formatted.  Notes Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory.  If you format the IC recorder using your computer, the sound may be interrupted unexpectedly and the recording time may be shortened. When you format the memory, all the data which you have  stored in the IC recorder will be deleted. Once the data is deleted, you cannot retrieve it. Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. –...
Page 88 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. – 开*: During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes. 关: The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during operation.  Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or flashes even if “LED” is set to “关”. Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. – 背景灯 10秒*: The backlight in the display window lights up for 10 ...
Page 89 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets whether batteries will be charged using a USB – USB充电 connection or not. 开*: The batteries will be charged. 关: The batteries 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 batteries regardless this setting.
Page 90: Utilizing Your Computer
Managing and editing files using Utilizing Your Computer the Digital Voice Editor software What You Can Do (page ) Using the Computer The Digital Voice Editor software allows you to transfer the messages that you You can do the following when you have recorded using the IC recorder connect the IC recorder to your to your computer to manage and edit computer using the supplied USB them. You can also transfer music files connecting cable. saved on your computer to the IC recorder. Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to save them Using the IC recorder as a USB (page ) mass storage device (page 10)
Page 91: System Requirements For Your Computer
To use your computer with the IC Windows® operating systems recorder without the Digital Voice Editor software, or to use the IC recorder as a  Note USB mass storage device, your computer The following systems are not supported: must meet the operating system 64 bit versions of Windows® XP  requirements and port environment Any operating systems other than the ones  described below. indicated above Personally assembled PCs or operating  Operating systems: systems Windows Vista® Ultimate Upgraded operating systems  Windows Vista® Business Multi-boot environments  Windows Vista® Home Premium Multi-monitor environments  Windows Vista® Home Basic For the latest version information and  Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 compatibility with your operating system, Service Pack 2 or higher please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://www.sony-asia.com/support...
Page 92: Connecting The Ic Recorder To Your Computer
Computer Connecting the IC recorder to your computer To USB connector of your computer You can transfer the IC recorder data onto your computer by connecting the IC recorder to the computer. Use the USB connecting cable supplied (USB) with the IC recorder to connect the connector (USB) connectors of the IC recorder and your computer. The IC recorder is recognized by USB connecting cable the computer as soon as the cable is connected. You can connect or IC recorder disconnect the cable when the IC recorder and the computer are turned on or off.  Notes While the IC recorder is connected to the Do not connect more than two USB devices  computer, “正在连接” is displayed in the to your computer. Normal operation will not ...
Page 93: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From Your Computer
Disconnecting the IC Copying Files from the recorder from your IC Recorder to Your computer Computer Follow the procedures below; otherwise, You can save files or folders by data may be damaged. transferring them from the IC recorder to Make sure that the operation your computer. indicator is not flashing. Connect the IC recorder to your Disconnect the USB connecting computer (page 92 ).
Page 94: Back
 Click and hold, and dropping without using the Digital  drag, Voice Editor software, and you can play  and then drop. them back using the IC recorder. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing music files using the IC recorder, is as follows. 48 kbps 128 kbps ICD-SX700 46 hr. 55 min. 17 hr. 35 min. (703 tracks) (263 tracks) ICD-SX800 94 hr. 40 min. 35 hr. 25 min. (1,420 tracks) (531 tracks) ICD-SX900 190 hr. 5 min. 71 hr. 15 min. (2,851 tracks) (1,068 tracks) * In the case where tracks of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder.
Page 95  Notes Connect the IC recorder to your When you copy a music file from your computer (page 92).  computer, you can play it back, however, you On the Windows screen; open “My cannot divide it, or move it. Computer” and make sure that “IC To disconnect the IC recorder from your  RECORDER” has been recognized. On computer, refer to page 93. the Macintosh screen; make sure that an “IC RECORDER” drive is displayed on the desk top. Copy the folder in which the music files are stored to the IC recorder. On the Windows screen using Explorer, and on the Macintosh screen using Finder, drag and drop the folder onto ...
Page 96: Construction Of Folders And Files
Construction of folders and “IC RECORDER” files Folder for messages recorded using the IC The folders and files are displayed on the recorder VOICE computer screen as shown. The folder indicators in the display FOLDER01 window of the IC recorder are as follows: : Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder (They have been FOLDER05 already made when you purchase the IC recorder.) Folder copied from your : Folder transferred from a computer computer (They are displayed when music files have been transferred from a Conversation computer.)  Note A file cannot be played back, even if you ...
Page 97  Notes The name of a folder in which music files are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except  it is, so it is convenient if you put an easy-to- for VOICE folders) or files to the root directory remember name on the folder in advance. that is located immediately below “IC Folders shown in the illustration are RECORDER” on the computer. This is due to examples of folder names. FAT file system limitations (ICD-SX700/SX800 The IC recorder can recognize up to three only). levels of folders copied to the IC recorder, You cannot always transfer all files or that is, up to “OLDIES” shown in the figure. folders, depending on either the number of characters you use in file or folder names, or If you copy music files separately, they are the operating system. classified as being in “无文件夹”. If no title, or artist name has been entered, Even if you transfer a file directly under the  “Unknown” will be displayed. VOICE folder, the file cannot be played back. When you are going to transfer a file, transfer If no title has been entered, a file name will  it into a folder in the VOICE folder. be displayed. A title or artist name associated with an   LPCM file cannot be displayed using the You can enter title, or artist name, etc., into IC recorder. In this case, a file name will be ...
Page 98: Using The Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software
Playing back messages on the Using the Supplied computer Digital Voice Editor You can play back messages on the Software computer using the following functions, one-message repeat playback, A-B repeat playback, easy search, playback with a What You Can Do Using the bookmark as well as normal playback. Digital Voice Editor Software You can also adjust the playback speed. Transferring messages saved on The Digital Voice Editor software allows your computer to the IC recorder you to transfer messages that you ...
Page 99: Other Convenient Uses
the IC recorder using the computer. You Using the CD Burning Tool for the  can also save messages saved on your Digital Voice Editor, you can make your computer by converting the voice format original music CD or data CD from files to a more appropriate one. recorded using the IC recorder, or from files saved on your computer’s hard Other convenient uses disk using the Digital Voice Editor. You can send voice e-mail messages  Use of the CD Recording Tool for DVE is using MAPI e-mail software. limited to the personal purposes. You can transcribe your IC  recorder messages using Dragon  Note NaturallySpeaking® speech-recognition For information on using Dragon software (Only when Dragon NaturallySpeaking, please refer to the NaturallySpeaking version 5.0 (or documentation supplied with the software. higher) Preferred or Professional Edition is installed on your computer). You can set/cancel the user name  of the IC recorder, changing alarm settings, etc., on your computer. Using the CD Recording Tool for the  Digital Voice Editor, you can play tracks of a CD in the computer’s CD drive, and save CD tracks onto the PC hard disk ...
Page 100: System Requirements
Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 and CD database service or higher  Note Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack The following systems are not supported: 2 or higher 64 bit versions of Windows® XP  Windows® 2000 Professional Service Pack Any operating systems other than the ones  4 or higher indicated above Pre-Installed Personally assembled PCs or operating  systems Hardware Environment: Upgraded operating systems   Computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible Multi-boot environment   CPU : 266 MHz Pentium® II processor Multi-monitor environment  or higher (For Windows Vista®, 800MHz For the latest version information and  Pentium® III processor or higher) compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://www.sony-asia.com/support...
Page 101: Installing The Software
Note on transcribing a message Installing the software When you use Dragon Install the Digital Voice Editor software on NaturallySpeaking® speech-recognition your computer’s hard disk. software to transcribe a message, your computer must also meet the  Notes system requirements that the Dragon 64 bit versions of Windows® XP are not  NaturallySpeaking requires. supported. While installing the software do not connect  Note on sending a voice e-mail or disconnect the USB connecting cable. The When you use Microsoft® Outlook software may not be installed properly. Express 5.0/5.5/6.0 to send a voice e-mail When installing or uninstalling the software  of a message, your computer must also in Windows® 2000 Professional, make sure to log on Windows as the user name of meet the system requirements that the “Administrator. ” Outlook Express requires.
Page 102 After installing, the Microsoft DirectX module  Make sure that the IC recorder is is also installed depending on the operation not connected, then turn on your system of your computer. This module is not computer and start up Windows. deleted after uninstalling the software. Be sure to close all running programs before  Insert the supplied CD-ROM into installing the Digital Voice Editor software. the CD-ROM drive. After installing the Digital Voice Editor  The [IC Recorder Software Setup] software, do not install the “Memory Stick Voice Editor 1.0/1.1/1.2/2.0” software. The menu starts up automatically and the Digital Voice Editor will not work properly. ...
Page 103 When the dialog box used to select Select [Digital Voice Editor], then how to save files is displayed click [Install]. When you save files recorded using Follow the instructions on the screen the IC recorder onto the computer to make the settings required for named above, you can select whether installation. you wish to convert them into the If you have already installed a MP3 format. Select the desired setting. previous version of the Digital Voice When the dialog box used to select Editor or any version of the “Memory an ICD-P320/P520/P620 is displayed...
Page 104: Uninstalling The Software
For Windows Vista When the [InstallShield Wizard Complete] window appears, select – Click [Start] [Control Panel] [Yes, I want to restart my computer – [Programs], then select and click now], then click [Finish]. [Uninstall a Program] from the category. The computer will be restarted. When the computer has been ...
Page 105: Referring To The Help Files
The IC recorder can recognize up to Referring to the help files 511 folders. When there is one file in each folder, you can create up to 340 For details on each operation, refer to the folders, and when there are 5 folders, help files. you can copy up to 1,012 files in total, Help with up to 999 files in one folder. Remove the IC recorder from your computer, then press /MENU to select the folder you want. Press   to select the file you want to play, then press ...
Page 106: Using The Ic Recorder As A Usb Mass Storage Device
The IC recorder can recognize up to Using the IC Recorder 500 folders. You can copy up to 999 as a USB Mass Storage files to one folder and up to 5,000 files in total. Device  Note When the IC recorder is connected to To disconnect the IC recorder from your your computer image data or text data computer, refer to page 93. on the computer, as well as messages or files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored in the IC recorder. For details on the system requirements, see page 91. Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable (page 92). On the Windows screen; open “My ...
Page 107: 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. IC recorder Symptom Remedy The IC recorder cannot be Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow when the  turned off. IC recorder is stopped (page 23). The IC recorder cannot be The HOLD switch is set. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction  turned on. opposite that of the arrow (page 23). Display does not Remove the protective film on the display window before you  disappear. use the IC recorder. Display appears blurred. The IC recorder does not The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity  operate. (page 13). The batteries are weak (page 15).  The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch (page 75). (If you  press any button, “HOLD” will flash for 3 seconds.) No sound comes from the The volume is turned down completely (page 51).  speaker. Headphones are plugged in (page 52). ...
Page 108 Symptom Remedy The operation indicator “LED” is set to “关” (page 88). Display the menu and set “LED” to  does not light. “开”. “存储容量已满” is The memory is full. Erase some of the messages (page 68) or  displayed and you cannot erase all the messages after you store them on your computer. start recording. “文件存储已满” is 999 messages have been recorded in the selected folder  displayed and you cannot or 1,012 messages (when there are 5 folders) in total have operate the IC recorder. been recorded. Therefore you cannot record another message, divide a message or move a message. Erase some of the messages (page 68) or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer. You cannot add a As a factory setting, “添加/覆盖” in the menu is set to “关”.  recording or an overwrite Display the menu and change “添加/覆盖” to “添加” or “覆盖” recording. (pages 42, 44). The remaining memory capacity is insufficient. The overwritten  part will be deleted after the overwriting part finishes recording. Therefore, you can only overwrite within the remaining recording time. You cannot add or overwrite a recording with an LPCM, WMA,  or MP3 file that was not recorded using the IC recorder. When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot edit ...
Page 109 Symptom Remedy Noise is heard. An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or  scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was recorded. The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source, a  fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording.  Clean the plug.  The (headphones) plug is dirty. Clean the plug.  Noise may be heard during recording pause of an MP3 file,  VOR recording, or synchronized recording. Noise may also be heard at the point where you add a recording or overwrite a recording. Recording level is low. “录音水平” is set to “低 ”. Display the menu and set “录音水  平” to “高 ” or “较高 “(page 30). When “录音水平” is set to “手动”, adjust the recording level  manually using  or  If it is difficult to hear small sound of a recorded message, set  “V-UP” to “强” or “弱” (page 60). Playback sound may become more audible. When recording from ...
Page 110 Symptom Remedy “--:--” is displayed. You have not set the clock (page 18).  “--y--m--d” or ” --:--” is The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the  displayed. message when the clock was not set. There are fewer menu The menu items displayed are different depending on the  items displayed in the operation modes (stop mode, playback mode, and recording menu. mode) (pages 77, 78). The remaining time The IC recorder requires a certain amount of memory for  displayed in the display system operation. That amount is subtracted from the window is shorter than remaining time, which is the reason for the difference. that displayed in the supplied Digital Voice Editor software. The battery life is short. The battery life on page 16 is based on playback with the  volume level set to 20. The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder. There is no battery power Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the batteries are  remaining after you have consumed slightly. The battery life in this case varies left the batteries inserted depending on humidity or other environmental conditions. for long time without Usually, the batteries last about four months. If you do not ...
Page 111 Symptom Remedy While you are charging You are not using rechargeable batteries.  the batteries, no Rechargeable batteries have been inserted with incorrect  animation of the battery polarity. indicator is displayed. The USB connecting cable is not connected properly.  “USB充电” of “详细菜单” is set to “关” in the menu. To charge  the batteries using your computer, set it to “开”. While playing back messages using the built-in speaker, you  cannot charge the batteries. The animation of Rechargeable batteries other than NH-AAA have been inserted.  the battery indicator The rechargeable batteries have deteriorated.  disappears in the middle While playing back messages using the built-in speaker, you  of charging. cannot charge the batteries. “ ” or “ ” is The environmental temperature is out of the range for  flashing instead of the charging. Charge the batteries in an environment with a battery indicator. temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C. The battery life of the You are using the rechargeable batteries in an environment ...
Page 112 Symptom Remedy The “正在更新数 If the IC recorder is required to process excessive amount of  data, “正在更新数据...” may be displayed for an extended 据...” display does not disappear. period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the message disappears. You cannot connect the IC Refer to the help files of the Digital Voice Editor 3 software.  recorder to a computer. It takes time to start up When there are many messages stored in the IC recorder, it  the IC recorder. may take time to start up. This is not a malfunction. Wait until the stop mode display appears. The IC recorder does not Take out the batteries and insert them again (page 13).  operate correctly. The IC recorder does not You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using  operate. the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory (page 87). The IC recorder is not Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect  recognized by your computer. Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the  A folder/file cannot be supplied USB connecting cable. Connect the IC recorder to transferred from your your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable. ...
Page 113: Digital Voice Editor
Symptom Remedy A file name is not If an LPEC, MP3, or WMA file has no title, a file name is  displayed. displayed instead. If you want to display a title, enter it using computer. The title/artist name of an LPCM file cannot be displayed as  title/artist name is not supported. In this case a file name is displayed. Playback sound becomes “V-UP” is set to “强” or “弱”. Set it to “关” (page 82).  loud unexpectedly. Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. Digital Voice Editor Refer to the Help files of the Digital Voice Editor software, too. Symptom Remedy The Digital Voice Editor The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small.  software cannot be Check the hard disk and memory space. installed. You are trying to install the software into the operating system  that the Digital Voice Editor software does not support. In Windows Vista® Ultimate/Windows Vista® Business/  Windows Vista® Home Premium/Windows Vista® Home Basic/Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher, you log on as a user name belonging to a user account with limitations. Make sure to log on as a user name with the “Computer administrator” user account. ...
Page 114 Symptom Remedy The IC recorder or Check that the installation of the software has been successful.  “Memory Stick” cannot be Also check the connection as follows: properly connected. When using an external USB hub, connect the IC recorder directly  to the computer. Disconnect and then connect the cable with the IC recorder.  Connect the IC recorder to another USB connector.  Your computer may be in the system standby/hibernate mode.  Do not let your computer enter into the system standby/ hibernate mode while being connected to the IC recorder. Messages cannot be No sound board is installed.  played back./Playback No speaker is built-in or connected to the computer.  sound volume is too low. The volume of the sound is turned down.  Turn up the volume on the computer. (Refer to the instruction  manual of the computer.) The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the  “Increase Volume” feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder. Saved message files You cannot play back a message whose file format the Digital  cannot be played back or Voice Editor software does not support. Depending on the edited. file format, you cannot use part of editorial features of the ...
Page 115 Symptom Remedy Display does not work It takes a longer time to copy or delete long messages. After  during saving, adding, or completing operations, the display works normally. deleting of messages. It takes too long to The time required for file conversion becomes longer as the file  convert a file format. size is bigger. The software ‘hangs’ when Do not disconnect the connector of the IC recorder while the  the Digital Voice Editor computer is communicating with the IC recorder. Otherwise software starts up. the computer operations become unstable or the data inside the IC recorder may be damaged. There may be conflict between the software and other driver  or application. Do not install the “Memory Stick Voice Editor” software and  the Digital Voice Editor Ver. 2x software after you installed the Digital Voice Editor software. The Digital Voice Editor software may not operate properly.
Page 116: Error Messages
Error messages Error message Cause/Remedy You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder 电池电量低  because of insufficient battery power. Prepare new batteries to replace the current one. Batteries are exhausted. Replace the old batteries with new 电量不足  ones. Or charge the rechargeable batteries or replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones. The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is 存储容量已满  insufficient. Erase some messages before recording. When there are already 999 messages in the selected folder or 文件存储已满  the total number of the file stored in the IC recorder becomes maximum, you cannot record a new message. Erase some messages before recording a message. You cannot play or edit messages, because the data of the 文件已损坏  selected file is damaged. The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer 请格式化本机  because there is no copy of the control file required for operation. Format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu. The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then 无法继续处理  re-insert the batteries. Save a backup copy of your data and format the IC recorder ...
Page 117 Error message Cause/Remedy Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm. 请设置日期时间  “添加/覆盖” in the menu is set to “关”. You cannot add a 添加/覆盖设定关闭  recording or an overwrite recording. The selected folder does not have any messages. You cannot 文件不存在  move a message or set the alarm, etc., because of this. You set the alarm to play back a message at a date and time 已设置完成  previously set on another message. Change the alarm setting. You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it 过去的日期/时间  and set the appropriate date and time. If you have not set the alarm, the alarm list will not be 未登录  displayed. Make the alarm setting for “新建”. If you have not set any bookmark on a message, you cannot  cancel it. The selected message is protected and is now a “Reading 受保护文件  only” file. You cannot erase it. Cancel “Reading only” on your computer to edit the message using the IC recorder. The data does not have a file format which the IC recorder 未知格式  supports. A file of which copyright is protected cannot be played back. ...
Page 118 Error message Cause/Remedy If the selected file is an LPCM file or an MP3 file, you cannot 操作失败  add priority marks or bookmarks. If the selected file is a WMA file, you cannot add priority marks or bookmarks, divide a message, add a recording, or overwrite a recording. If “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot  add priority marks or bookmarks, divide a message, add a recording, or overwrite a recording. You cannot move a message or divide a message, because  there is more than one folder that has files with same name. Change the file names. “录音水平” in the menu is set to “手动”. The VOR function does 手动设置中无效  not work and you cannot set the microphone sensitivity. “录音水平” in the menu is not set to “手动”. The LIMITER 手动设置中有效  function does not work. You can set up to 30 alarms. Cancel unwanted alarms. 设置已满  NEW TRACK When the recording message/music file size exceeds the  maximum size limit (1GB for MP3 or LPEC files, 2 GB for LPCM files), exceeded recording is recorded as a new message. If there are no files in the folder, no folders are displayed 文件夹切换  in the display window, therefore, the folder setting will be changed. When the NOISE CUT switch is set to “ON, ”...
Page 119: System Limitations
System limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record If you record messages in a mixture of the recording modes, the  messages up to the recordable time varies from the maximum LPCM 44/16 mode maximum recording time. recording time to the maximum LPEC LP mode recording time. The sum of the number on the counter (elapsed recording  time) and the remaining recording time may be less than the IC recorder’s maximum recording time. You cannot display music If you have transferred music files using your computer, those  files in order. files may not be copied in order of transfer because of the System limitations. A message/music file is The message/music file has reached the maximum size limit  automatically divided. (1 GB for an MP3 or LPEC file, 2 GB for an LPCM file), therefore it is automatically divided. You cannot enter lower- Depending on the combination of the characters used for  case characters. the folder name that was made on your computer, those characters may change to all capitals. “  ” is displayed in place of A character that cannot be displayed on the IC recorder has  a folder name, title, artist ...
Page 120 Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot divide a If there is insufficient memory available, you may not divide a  message while you are message. recording. When you divide Depending on the remaining memory, the recording may be  a message during interrupted at the beginning of the divided message. recording, the recording is interrupted at the beginning of the divided message.
Page 121: Additional Information
useful when you want to record for a Additional Information long time. Using a USB AC  Note Adaptor Your dealer may not handle some of the optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for (not supplied) detailed information. Connect the USB connecting cable supplied to the (USB) connector of the IC recorder. Connect a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to the USB connecting cable.
Page 122: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From The Ac Outlet
When you use the IC recorder for the Disconnecting the IC first time, or after you have not used recorder from the AC outlet the IC recorder for a certain time, it is recommended that you charge Follow the procedures below; otherwise, the batteries repeatedly until “ ” is data may be damaged. displayed. If you are recording or playing back If the battery indicator is not displayed, a message, press  (stop) to put the charging has not been done properly. IC recorder into the stop mode. Proceed from step 1 again.
Page 123: Copying Files From Your Computer To Precautions
During recording (the operation indicator  Precautions lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the operation indicator flashes in orange), the IC recorder should not be connected On power  to or disconnected from the USB AC Operate the unit only on 2.4 V or 3.0 V adaptor connected to the AC outlet.  DC. Use two NH-AAA rechargeable the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC  batteries or two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the AC outlet. batteries. Doing so may damage the data. If the On safety IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, the start-up window may Do not operate the unit while driving,  be displayed for an extended period of time. cycling or operating any motorized This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. vehicle. Wait until the start-up display disappears from the display window. On handling While a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) is  Do not leave the unit in a location being used, the battery indicator does not ...
Page 124 On noise Backup recommendations Noise may be heard when the unit  To avoid potential risk of data loss is placed near an AC power source, a caused by accidental operation or fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone malfunction of the IC recorder, we during recording or playback. recommend that you save a backup Noise may be recorded when an copy of your recorded messages on a  object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or tape recorder or to a computer, etc. 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 have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Page 125: The Ic Recorder And Playing Them Specifications
Bit rates and sampling frequencies for Specifications MP3 files* Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps, VBR IC recorder section Sampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/ 48 kHz Capacity (User available capacity) The playback of MP3 files recorded using the ICD-SX700: IC recorder is also supported. 1 GB (approx. 970 MB =1,017,610,240 Byte) Not all encoders are supported. ICD-SX800: 2 GB (approx. 1.9 GB =2,047,737,856 Byte) Bit rate and sampling frequencies* ICD-SX900: WMA files 4 GB (approx. 3.82 GB =4,108,156,928 Byte) Bit rate: 32 - 192 kbps, VBR A part of the memory capacity is used as a Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz management area. WMA Ver. 9 is compatible, however, MBR ...
Page 126: Operating Temperature
Input/Output Optional accessories Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) USB AC adaptor AC-NWUM50  input for plug in power, minimum input Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2E  level 0.9 mV, 3 kilohms or lower impedance Battery charger BCG-34HS2A microphone Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) Your dealer may not handle some of the  output for 8 - 300 ohms headphones  above listed optional accessories. Please USB connector  ask the dealer for detailed information. High-Speed USB compatible  Playback speed control (DPC) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. –75% to +200% Power requirements Two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries : 2.4 V DC Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries : 3.0 V Operating temperature 5˚C - 35˚C Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA)* 31.3 × 130.0 × 15.4 mm Mass (JEITA)*...
Page 127: Index
Index Digital Voice Editor ..........6, 98 Installing ..............101 DIRECTNL switch............26 A-B Repeat ..............55 Display window Adding an Overwrite Recording ....44, 83 During playback and stop.........9 Adding a Recording .........42, 83 During recording ..........11 Adjusting the volume ........26, 51 Dividing a message ........40, 72, 83 Alarm .................64, 84 DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function) ..............56, 81 Battery ..............6, 13, 15 Battery indicator ..........13, 15 Easy Search ............52, 82 Battery life ..............16 Editing Messages ...
Page 128 V-UP ..............77, 82 VOR ...............77, 81 Index to Parts and Controls 背景灯 ...............78, 88 Display window ............9 播放模式 ............77, 83 Front ................7 播放设置 ............78, 84 Rear .................8 格式化 ...............78, 87 简易搜索 ............77, 82 LCF function ............38, 80 录音模式 ............77, 79 LPCM 22/16 ........... 16, 27, 29, 79 录音水平 ............77, 80 LPCM 44/16 ........... 16, 27, 29, 79 全部删除 ............77, 83 LPEC LP ............ 16, 27, 29, 79 删除书签 ............77, 84 LPEC SP ............ 16, 27, 29, 79 时间显示格式 ..........78, 86 LPEC ST............. 16, 27, 29, 79 时钟设定 ............78, 86 LPEC STHQ ...
Page 129 Message number ............9 Recording with an external microphone ...46 Monitoring the recording ........26 Recording with other equipment ....63 Moving a Message ..........70, 84 Record standby mode ..........32 MP3 128k ..........16, 27, 29, 79 Reinforcing the bass sound......57, 82 MP3 192k ..........16, 27, 29, 79 Remaining recording time ........11 MP3 48k ........... 16, 27, 29, 79 Remaining time ............81 MP3 file ............27, 94, 125 Repeat play of a message.....54, 55, 83 Review ................52 Noise ................124 Setting the clock ............18 Software ................98 Pause recording ...
Page 130 USB AC adaptor ............121 USB charging ..............89 USB mass storage device ........106 Voice up ..............60, 82 VOR function ..........39, 77, 81 WMA file ...............94, 125...
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