Specifications; Other Information; Memory Stick; Other Operations - Sony ICD-MX20 Operating Instructions

BVarious Ways of Recording
Playing Back a Message at a
Desired Time with an Alarm
Adding a Recording to a
Previously Recorded Message
You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected
message at a desired time. You can have the message
You can add a recording to the message being played played back at a specified date, once every week, or the
back. same time everyday.
Notes
You can also sound the alarm without playing back a
• At a factory setting, you cannot add a recording not to erase
message.
the message by accidental operation. To add or overwrite a Note
recording, set the "Add/Over" in the menu to "Add REC"
When the clock is not set or no messages are recorded, you
or "Overwrite".
cannot set the alarm.
• The added or overwritten portion of a message will be
1
Display the message you
recorded in the same recording mode (ST, STLP, SP or LP)
as the original message, regardless of the current recording want to set the alarm.
mode setting.
• You cannot add or overwrite a recording if the remaining
memory is not long enough. For more information, see
"Troubleshooting" .
When "Add REC" is selected in the menu 2
Enter the alarm setting
The added recording will be placed after the current
mode.
message and counted as a part of the message.
1 Press b (MENU), and
During select (Edit) by
Message 4
playback of Message 3 pressing v/V, and then
Message 3
press Nx.
2 Press v/V to select
After adding
Message 3
Message 4 "Alarm" and press Nx.
a recording
The alarm setting mode
Added recording
will be displayed.
3 Press v/V to select
When "Overwrite" is selected in the menu
"ON".
You can add an overwrite recording after the selected
If "ON" has already been
point in a recorded message. The part of the message
selected, follow the next
after the selected point is deleted.
step.
The starting point of an overwrite recording
4 Press Nx.
The window to set the
Message 3 Message 4
alarm date will be
The deleted part
displayed.
of Message 3
3
Set the alarm date.
Message 4
Message 3
To play back on a desired
date
Added overwrite recording in Message 3
1 Press Nx while "DATE"
1 is selected.
During playback, press
The year digits will be
zXREC/PAUSE briefly.
selected.
The "Add REC?" or
"Overwrite?" will appear 2 Press v or V to select
and the unit stops in the the year digits and press
recording stand-by mode. Nx.
2 The month digits will be
While the "Add REC?" or
selected.
"Overwrite?" appears,
3 Set the month and day
press zXREC/PAUSE
in sequences.
again.
To play back once a week
The OPR indicator will turn
Press v or V to select the
in red. An add or overwrite
day of the week, and
recording starts.
press Nx.
3
Press xSTOP to stop the recording.
To play back at the same
Recording with an External
time every day
Microphone or Other Equipment
Press v or V to select
"DAILY", and press Nx.
Recording with an external microphone
Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone)
4
Set the alarm time.
jack.
When you connect an external microphone, the built-in
1 Press v or V to select
microphone is automatically cut off. When a plug in the hour digits and press
power type microphone is connected, power is Nx.
automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC The minute digits will
recorder. flash.
2 Press v or V to select
External Stereo the minute digits and
mini-plug
microphone (not press Nx.
(stereo)
supplied)
Note
You cannot set the alarm at a
To the m
previously set date and time
(microphone) jack
on another message in the
built-in memory or "Memory
1 Recommended types of microphones Stick".
You can use the ECM-CS10 Sony electret condenser
5
Select the alarm playback.
microphone (not supplied).
Press v or V to select the
Recording from other equipment
alarm sound either from
"Beep&Play" (for starting
To record sound of other equipment with the IC recorder,
playback after the alarm) or
connect the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder to the
"Beep" (for only the alarm).
earphone jack of other equipment (tape recorder etc.) by
using a resistance audio connecting cable.
6
Press Nx.
Before you start recording, set the microphone sensitivity
The alarm setting is completed.
by setting the "Mic Sense" in the menu to "High".
Note 7
Press xSTOP to exit the
If you use an audio connecting cable without a resistor, sound
menu mode.
may be recorded interrupted. Make sure to use a resistance
"," is displayed when the
audio connecting cable.
message having an alarm
Recording with other equipment
setting is displayed in one
message view.
To record the sound of the IC recorder with other
equipment, connect the i (headphones) jack of the IC
When the alarm time comes
recorder to the audio or line input connector (stereo mini-
The alarm will sound for about 10 seconds and the
plug) of other equipment.
selected message will be played back. (If you have
selected "Beep", only the alarm will sound.)
To the audio or line
Audio
When the playback ends, the unit will stop automatically
input connector (stereo
connecting
minijack) at the beginning of that message. To listen to the same
cable with message again, press Nx.
attenuator
To stop alarm
(not supplied)
Press xSTOP while the alarm sound is heard. You can
stop even when the HOLD function is activated.
Tape recorder, etc.
To cancel the alarm setting or change the alarm
To the i (headphones)
time
jack Select "OFF" in the steps 3-2, and then press Nx.
Notes
Notes
• Make sure that the plugs are connected securely.
• If the alarm time comes while another message is being
• We recommend you make a trial recording to check the
connections and volume control. played back with an alarm, the playback stops and the new
message will be played back.
• When connecting equipment other than Sony's, refer to the
instruction manual of the equipment. • If the alarm time comes during recording, alarm will sound
for 10 seconds after the recording is finished and playback
begins. "," will flash when the alarm time comes.
• If more than one alarm time comes during recording, only
BVarious Ways of Playback
the first message will be played back.
• When the alarm time comes when the unit is in the menu
mode, alarm will sound and the menu mode will be
Locating quickly the point you
cancelled.
• If you erase the message you set the alarm to play back, the
wish to start playback (Easy
alarm setting will be cancelled.
Search)
• If you divide a message with the playback alarm, playback
will stop at the point you divided a message.
• You can adjust the playback volume with VOLUME +/–.
You can quickly locate the point you wish to start
• If the alarm time comes during erasing, alarm will sound for
playback by pressing v (.)/V (>) repeatedly
10 seconds after the erasing is finished and playback begins.
during playback. This function is useful when locating a
• Alarm setting will not be cancelled after the alarm playback
desired point in a long recording.
finishes. To cancel alarm setting, set "Alarm" to "OFF".
Set "Easy Search" in the menu as follows:
ON: You can go back for approx. 3 seconds by pressing
v (.), or advance for approx. 10 seconds by
BEditing Messages
pressing V (>).
OFF*:You can go back or forward the messages by
pressing v/V (./>).

Erasing Messages

Note
Playing back a message
Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
repeatedly — Repeat Play
Erasing messages one by one
Repeating a message
You can erase unnecessary messages one by one.
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will
Set "Play Mode" in the menu
advance and be renumbered so that there will be no
to "Repeat" and press Nx.
space between messages.
The " " and "Repeat MSG"
will be displayed and the Before erasing
Erase Message 3
selected message will be
played back repeatedly. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4
To resume normal playback
Set "Play Mode" in the menu to "One MSG" or "Cont Play".
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4
After erasing
Playing back the specified section Remaining messages are
renumbered.
repeatedly — A-B Repeat
While playing back a message, you can set the start (A)
1
Display the message you
and end (B) points for a section you wish to play
want to erase.
repeatedly.
1
During playback, press
A-B (repeat) briefly.
The starting point (A) of the
2
Press b (MENU), and
section you wish to play
select (Erase) by
repeatedly is set. "A-B B?"
pressing v/V, and then
appears.
press Nx.
2
During playback, press
The cursor moves to the
A-B (repeat) briefly
Erase menu.
again.
3
The finishing point (B) of the Press v/V to select "Erase
section is set. a MSG" and press Nx.
"A-B Repeat" is displayed The window for erasing a
and the specified section is message is displayed.
played back repeatedly.
To resume normal playback
4
Press Nx. Press v/V to select
"Execute" and press Nx.
To stop A-B Repeat playback
The confirmation window is
Press xSTOP.
displayed.
Notes
• You cannot set A-B Repeat for a section that overlaps two or
more messages.
5
Press v/V to select "Yes"
• If you do not set the finishing point (B), the finishing point
and press Nx.
is automatically set at the end (or the beginning) of the
message. The message is erased.
6
Press xSTOP to return to
Adding Priority Mark(s)
the normal display.
The remaining messages will
— Priority Mark Function
be renumbered. (For
example, if you erase
Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order
Message 3, Message 4 will be
of recording.
renumbered as Message 3.
By adding priority mark(s) (v) to important messages,
When erasing is completed,
you can renumber the messages in the order of their
the unit will stop at the
priority. There are four levels, "vvv" (the most
beginning of the following
important), "vv", "v", and "None" (no priority mark).
message.)
You can add priority marks both in the stop mode and in
the playback mode.
To cancel erasing
Press xSTOP before step 5.
1
Display the message you
To erase a message partially
want to mark.
First divide the message and then follow the steps on this
section to erase the message.
Erasing all messages in a folder
2
You can erase all recorded messages in a folder.
Press b (MENU), and
1 select
Display the folder or a message in the folder
v/V, and then press Nx.
that you want to erase.
The cursor moves to the Edit
2
Press b (MENU), and menu.
select (Erase) by
pressing v/V, and then
3
Press v/V to select
press Nx.
"Priority" and press Nx.
The cursor moves to the
The window for setting
Erase menu.
priority marks is displayed.
3
Press v/V to select "Erase
AllMSG" and press Nx.
4
Press v/V to select the
The window for erasing all
number of the priority
the messages in a folder is
displayed.
marks with which you
want to mark.
4
5
Press v/V to select Press Nx.
"Execute" and press Nx.
The setting is finished.
The confirmation window is
6
Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.
displayed.
The messages will be renumbered.
5
Press v/V to select "Yes"
Messages with priority
and press Nx.
mark(s)
All the recorded messages
Messages are sorted in order of
contained in the folder are
the number of priority mark(s)
erased. The folder itself will
(v) in a folder. Messages
not be erased.
without a priority mark are
6
Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode.
moved behind the messages
with priority mark(s).
To cancel erasing
Press xSTOP before step 4.
1 Tip
If there are over 2 messages with the
Note
same number of priority marks in a
If a folder contains a lot of messages, it may take long to erase
folder, these messages are sorted by
all the messages.
the recorded date and time. (The
oldest one comes first.)
Note
Dividing a Message You can also add priority mark(s)
using the supplied "Digital Voice
Editor" software. But messages are
You can divide a message during recording or playback,
not sorted in order of the number of
so that the message is divided into two and the new
the priority marks unless you sorted
message number is added to the divided message. By by the number of priority marks
dividing a message, you can easily find the point you
using the software.
want to play back when you make a long recording such
as a meeting.
You can divide messages until the total number of
messages in the folder becomes 999.
Notes
BHandling Folders
• Due to the recording system of an IC recorder, you may not
be able to divide a message in some cases. For the details,
see "Troubleshooting".
Adding / Deleting Folders
• If you divide a message with priority mark(s), priority
mark(s) will be added to both parts of the divided message.
• The recorded date and time (the starting date and time of
By default setting, there are 5 folders: "FOLDER01"
recording) of the divided messages are identical to the
through "FOLDER05". You can add folders as you like.
original message.
You can also delete unnecessary folders.
• If you divide a named message, the both parts of the
divided messages will have the same message name.
Note
• If you divide a message with an alarm setting, the alarm
The maximum number of folders you can add varies
setting remains only with the former message divided. depending on the using conditions. "Folder Full" is displayed
• If you divide a message to which the bookmark is set with
in the display window when you cannot add any folder
the supplied Digital Voice Editor, the bookmark is erased because of the system limitations of the IC recorder.
from the divided messages.
Adding a folder
While recording or playing back a message, press
1
Press b (MENU), and
DIVIDE at the point you want to divide.
select
• When you press DIVIDE during recording:
pressing v/V, and then
The new message number is
press Nx.
added at the point you pressed
The cursor moves to the Edit
the button, and "New MSG
menu.
REC" appears for 3 seconds.
2
Press v/V to select "Add
The message will be divided
Folder" and press Nx.
into two; however, the
messages will be recorded The window for creating a
new folder is displayed.
without a break.
Recording continues
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3
3
Press v/V to select
A message is divided. "Execute" and press Nx.
1 Tip
A new folder is added to the
You can divide a message during recording pause.
end of the current drive.
4
• When you press DIVIDE during playback: Press xSTOP to exit the
The message is divided into two
menu mode.
at the point you pressed the
About added folder names
button, and "Dividing" appears
The new folder is labeled automatically with the icon
for 3 seconds. The message
" " and double figures or letter like "FOLDER04" or
numbers of the following
"FOLDERAB". If there is a missing number or letter
messages will increase by one.
among the folder names, the new one is labeled using the
missing number or letters automatically.
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3
You can change the folder icon and name as you like.
A message is divided.
Erasing a folder
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 1
Display the folder you want to delete.
The message numbers increase. Note
Once a folder has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
To play the divided message When erasing a folder that contains recorded messages,
Press v or V to display the message number as the please check the contents.
divided messages each have message numbers.
2
Press b (MENU), and
select
pressing v/V, and then
Moving Messages to a Different
press Nx.
Folder — Move Function
The cursor moves to the
Erase menu.
You can move the recorded messages to another folder. 3
Press v/V to select "Erase
When you move a message to another folder, the one in
Folder" and press Nx.
the previous folder will be erased.
The window for erasing the
Example: Moving Message 3 in FOLDER01 to FOLDER03 folder is displayed.
1 4
Display the message you Press v/V to select
want to move. "Execute" and press Nx.
The confirmation window is
displayed.
5
Press v/V to select "Yes"
and press Nx.
2
Press b (MENU), and The folder is erased.
select (Edit) by pressing 6
Press xSTOP to return to
v/V, and then press Nx.
the normal display.
The cursor moves to the Edit
To cancel erasing
menu.
Press xSTOP before step 4.
3 Notes
Press v/V to select "Move
• You cannot delete the last folder left in a drive.
MSG" and press Nx.
• After deleting a folder, the name of the remaining folders
The window for selecting the
are not changed. If "FOLDER03" is erased, for example, the
destination folder is
name of "FOLDER04" will remain the same.
displayed.
• If the folder contains recorded message, "Messages in folder
will be erased" will be displayed. If you do, the folder and
the contained messages are erased.
4
Press v/V to select the
folder to which you want
Message 5
to move the message to
Editing an Icon and Name of a
and press Nx.
Folder
The window for moving the
message is displayed. The
message is played back from
You can label an icon or name of a folder yourself.
the beginning.
1 Registered templates of folder icons and names
5
Press v/V to select "Yes" Folder icons and names registered as templates are associated
with each other. When you select a folder icon or name, the
and press Nx.
folder name associated with the folder icon, or the folder icon
The message is moved to the
associated with the folder name is automatically selected.
destination folder. Messages
When you re-select or edit the identical folder icon and name,
are sorted in order of the
they will no longer be associated. Some icons have no
recorded date and time.
associated names.
6
Press xSTOP to exit the
menu mode.
Schedule,
Lecture,
Note
You cannot move a message to the Personal, Idea,
other drive.
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Exhibition,
Lang.Lesson,
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Changing a folder icon
Folders have been automatically attached with the folder
icon " ". You can select the desired folder icon from the
templates.
1
Display the folder you want to change the
folder icon.
2
Press b (MENU), and
select
pressing v/V, and then
press Nx.
The cursor moves to the Edit
menu.
3
Press v/V to select "Edit
Folder" and press Nx.
The window for editing a
folder is displayed.
4
Press v/V to select "Icon"
and press Nx.
The window for selecting a
folder icon is displayed.
5
Press v/V/b/B to select a
folder icon.
The cursor moves to the
direction you press the key
(v/V/b/B).
When you keep pressing v/
V, you can scroll the pages.
6
Press Nx.
The setting is finished.
7
Press xSTOP to exit the
menu mode.
The folder is labeled with the
selected icon and its
associated name.
(Edit) by pressing
Note
Depending on the folder icon you choose, there is no
associated name. If you edit folder icons and names, folder
icons and names will not be associated.
Changing a folder name
Folders have been labeled automatically with double
figures or letter like "FOLDER04" or "FOLDERAB", but
you can label folders as you like by using template
names.
1
Display the folder you want to change the
name.
2
Press b (MENU), and
select (Edit) by
pressing v/V, and then
press Nx.
The cursor moves to the Edit
menu.
e.g. When there are 3
Press v/V to select "Edit
3 messages in a
Folder" and press Nx.
folder
The window for editing a
folder is displayed.
4
Press v/V to select
"Name" and press Nx.
The window for selecting a
Message 1
folder name is displayed.
5
Press v/V to select a
folder name and press
Nx.
6
Press xSTOP to exit the
menu mode.
Message 2
The folder is labeled with the
selected name and its
associated icon.
In the list view
Note
You can also label a folder using the supplied "Digital Voice
Editor" software. For the details, see the help of the Digital
Voice Editor. Some characters that the unit does not support
Message 3 will not be displayed properly.
B Expanding the Memory with the

"Memory Stick"

Inserting the "Memory Stick"
You can expand the memory by inserting the "Memory
Stick Duo" or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the
MEMORY STICK slot.
(Edit) by
Notes
• Do not insert or remove the "Memory Stick" while a
message of the built-in memory is recorded or played back.
Doing so may cause malfunction of the unit.
• Make sure to insert the "Memory Stick" firmly.
• Do not insert a "Memory Stick" in a different direction. It
may cause malfunction of the unit.
When you insert the "Memory Stick" for the first
time (initializing the memory)
"ACCESS" appears in the display window.
If you insert a "Memory Stick" for the first time after
purchasing or one with no data, 5 folders (FOLDER01 to
FOLDER05) will be made in the "Memory Stick"
automatically.
Notes while "ACCESS" appears
• The unit is accessing data while "ACCESS" appears in the
display window or the OPR indicator lights or flashes in red
or orange. While accessing, do not remove the "Memory
Stick", the batteries or AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so
may damage the data.
• If the unit is required to process excessive amount of data,
"ACCESS" may be displayed for an extended period of
time. This is not a malfunction of the unit. Wait until the
message disappears.
Removing the "Memory Stick"
Make sure that "ACCESS" disappears, and the unit is in
the stop mode. Then push the "Memory Stick" into the
unit. When it pops out, remove it from the slot as shown
below.
(Erase) by
Maximum recording time and number of
messages* (in a "Memory Stick")
ST** STLP** SP** LP**
32MB 1 h. 25 m. 2 h. 45 m. 4 h. 20 m. 11 h. 45 m.
64MB 2 h. 50 m. 5 h. 35 m. 8 h. 50 m. 23 h. 35 m.
128MB 5 h. 50 m. 11 h. 10 m. 17 h. 45 m. 47 h. 25 m.
256MB 11 h. 10 m. 21 h. 35 m. 34 h. 10 m. 91 h. 10 m.
512MB 22 h. 5 m. 42 h. 35 m. 67 h. 25 m. 179 h. 45 m.
1GB 44 h. 55 m. 86 h. 25 m. 136 h. 50 m. 364 h. 55 m.
2GB 92 h. 10 m. 177 h. 25 m. 280 h. 50 m. 749 h. 5 m.
(h.: hours/m.: minutes)
* In continuous recording/playback
* In approximate hours and minutes
* The maximum number of messages in a folder is 999. When
there are 5 folders in the "Memory Stick", you can record
up to 1,012 messages .
** Recording modes:
ST: Standard play stereo recording mode/STLP: Long play
stereo recording mode/SP: Standard play monaural
recording mode/LP: Long play monaural recording mode
Note
When you use the "Memory Stick", the battery life may be
shortened.
The above table shows the recording time when you use the
"Memory Stick" for use with ICD-MX20 only and by the
initial setting with 5 folders. The maximum recording time
and number of messages may differ depending on the using
conditions. The maximum recording time of a "Memory Stick
Duo" varies depending of the media type.
Using the "Memory Stick" (not supplied)
with the unit
When you purchase "Memory Stick", make sure that
you select "Memory Stick" with a logo
or a logo .
Even with either of the logos, however, some
"Memory Stick" cannot be used with the unit. For
details, see the Sony product information "Memory
Meeting, Memo, Bz Trip, Stick" web site.
Training, Speech, Action,
Shopping, Music, Travel,
Expense, Research,
About the "Memory Stick"
Report, Sports, Date, Party,
Interview, , , , , , , ,
What is "Memory Stick"?
, , , ,
"Memory Stick" is small, light-weighted, and next-
generation IC storage media with a larger capacity than a
floppy disc. You can use the "Memory Stick" to exchange
data among "Memory Stick" compatible devices. In
addition, you can use the "Memory Stick" as a removable
external storage device to save your data.
In a "Memory Stick", you can save image data from other
device in addition to the sound files of the IC recorder.
Sizes of "Memory Stick"
There are two sizes of "Memory Stick": regular size
"Memory Stick" and compact size "Memory Stick Duo".
(Edit) by
With a Duo adaptor, you can use "Memory Stick Duo"
on a device supporting regular size "Memory Stick". For
ICD-MX20, use a "Memory Stick Duo" or "Memory Stick
PRO Duo" (compact size "Memory Stick Duo").
Types of "Memory Stick"
Following types of "Memory Stick" are available for versatile
purposes. "Memory Stick Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO
Duo" are the only media supported by ICD-MX20.
• "Memory Stick PRO" : "Memory Stick PRO" employs
the "MagicGate" copyright protection technology and
can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compliant
devices.
System requirements
• "Memory Stick-R": Data stored in "Memory Stick-R"
cannot be overwritten. It can be used on "Memory Your computer and system software must meet the
Stick-R" compatible devices. You cannot store data
following minimum requirements.
with "MagicGate" copyright protection technology. • IBM PC/AT or compatible
• "Memory Stick": "Memory Stick" can store all types – CPU: 266MHz Pentium ® II processor or higher
of data except for the one that requires the – RAM: 64MB or more
"MagicGate" copyright protection technology. – Hard disk space: 70MB or more depending on the
• "Memory Stick" (MagicGate/High-Speed Transfer
size and number of sound files you store
Compatible): "Memory Stick" (MagicGate/High-
– CD-ROM drive
Speed Transfer Compatible) employs "MagicGate"
– USB port
copyright protection technology and supports high-
– Sound board: Sound Blaster 16 compatible
speed data transfer. It can be used with all the – Display: High color (16 bits) or more and 800 x 480
"Memory Stick"-compatible devices. (Data transfer dots or more
speed depends on the "Memory Stick"-compatible ® ®
• OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
device.) ®
2005/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/
• "MagicGate Memory Stick" : "MagicGate Memory ®
Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows
Stick " employs the "MagicGate" copyright protection Professional/Windows ® XP Home Edition/
technology. Windows ® 2000 Professional/Windows
• "Memory Stick-ROM": "Memory Stick-ROM" is the Edition/Windows ® 98 Second Edition standard
read-only "Memory Stick" storing the data. You
installation (You cannot use this software with
cannot save or delete its data. ® ®
Windows 98, Windows 95 or Windows
What is "MagicGate"?
Notes
"MagicGate" is a copyright protection technology for
• You cannot use the software with a Macintosh machine.
"MagicGate Memory Stick" and compliant products. The unit • A handmade computer, a computer whose operating
does not support the "MagicGate" standards and cannot read
system is installed or upgraded by the user, or a computer
or write the data subject to the "MagicGate" copyright with multi-boot operating environment are not supported.
protection.
Notes on use
B Other Information
• When you slide the write-protect switch to the write
protect position, you cannot record, edit, or delete
the data. (Some types of "Memory Stick Duo" are not
equipped with write-protect switch.) Precautions
Connector
On power
• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two LR03 (size
AAA) alkaline batteries.
Write-protect On safety
switch • Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or
Place the label here. operating any motorized vehicle.
• Avoid removing the "Memory Stick" from the unit
On handling
while the unit is reading or writing data.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or
• Data may be damaged in such occasions:
in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
– While the unit is reading or writing data, the mechanical shock.
"Memory Stick" is removed or the batteries are • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,
removed. Or the AC power adaptor (not supplied)
remove the batteries and have the unit checked by
is removed.
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
– The "Memory Stick" is used in a location subject to
On noise
electrostatic or electronic noises.
• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an
• We recommend that you save backup of the important
AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile
data.
phone during recording or playback.
• Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your
Notes on formatting (initializing)
finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.
"Memory Stick" is shipped with a FAT format as the
standard format. To format "Memory Stick", use devices
On maintenance
conformable with the "Memory Stick". When you format
• To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly
"Memory Stick", always perform the procedures in
moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or
"Formatting the Memory".
thinner.
Note
We cannot guarantee operations if the "Memory Stick" is
If you place a magnetic card near the speaker of the
formatted on your PC
unit, the card may be affected by the magnet of the
speaker and may become unusable. Please keep a
About the minimum recording unit
magnetic card away from the unit.
When recording a message in the "Memory Stick", the
relevant information of the message, the number of
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
folders, or others is recorded in addition to the message
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
itself. As the number of messages or folders increase, the
remaining memory reduces accordingly.
Backup recommendations
To record a message or add a folder, you need the time of
To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by
the minimum recording unit. Although the actual
accidental operation or malfunction of the IC
recording time of a message may be less than that of the
recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy
minimum recording unit, the time of the message is
of your recorded messages on a tape recorder or to a
counted as a minimum recording unit.
computer, etc.
If the remaining recording time of the inserted "Memory
Stick" is less than that of the minimum recording unit,
you cannot add a message or a folder in the "Memory
On system limitations of the IC
Stick".
recorder
The minimum recording unit in each recording There are some system limitations of the unit. Troubles as
mode mentioned below are not malfunctions of the unit.
ST 8 seconds You cannot record messages up to the
maximum recording time.
STLP 8 seconds
• If you record messages in a mixture of ST, STLP, SP
SP 8 seconds
and LP modes, the recordable time varies from the
LP 22 seconds
maximum ST mode recording time to the maximum
LP mode recording time.
• There may be other formatted data (for example,
images) in the memory.
B Other Operations
• Since you need the minimum recording unit to record
a message even shorter than the minimum recording
unit, the actual total recording time may become
Formatting the Memory
shorter than the maximum recording time of the IC
recorder.
You can format the built-in memory and a "Memory Stick
• The maximum recording time varies depending on the
Duo" or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" inserted in the
number of folders or messages.
MEMORY STICK slot. Formatting will delete all the data
• No more recording can be made when 999 messages
recorded in the memory including images and other data.
each have been recorded in a folder.
Before formatting, check the data in the memory.
• Due to the limitation of the IC recording system
mentioned above, the sum of the total recorded time in
Tip
the counter (elapsed time) and the remaining time
Because a commercially available "Memory Stick" has already
been formatted at the factory, you do not need to format a becomes shorter than the maximum recording time of
"Memory Stick" before the first use. the IC recorder.
1 You cannot divide a message.
Press b (MENU), and
• You cannot divide a message in a folder which has 999
select (Erase) by
messages.
pressing v/V, and then
• If you divide messages frequently, the unit may
press Nx.
become unable to divide a message.
The cursor moves to the
Erase menu.
2
Press v/V to select
If an Error Message is displayed
"Format" and press Nx.
The window for selecting the
If the following error messages are displayed, do the
memory to be formatted is
remedies described here.
displayed.
Should any problem persist after you have made these
Note
checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
When the "Memory Stick" is
not inserted, this window does
Alarm already set for the same time.
not appear. Skip to step 4.
• You set the alarm to play back a message at the date
3
Press v/V to select the and time previously set on another message. Change
the alarm setting.
media ("Built-In" or
"Memory Stick") that you
Battery Low
want to format and press
• Batteries are weak. Replace batteries with new ones.
Nx.
When the remaining batteries are short, you cannot
The window for executing
erase a message or format the memory.
format is displayed.
Data not supported
4
Press v/V to select
• The file is not supported by the unit, or the file itself is
"Execute" and press Nx.
corrupted.
The confirmation window is
File not supported
displayed.
• The unit does not support the file type of the selected
message. You cannot play back or edit the file.
5
Press v/V to select "Yes" Folder/File is protected.
and press Nx. • Messages have been set to "Read-only" in the
Formatting of the selected computer. You cannot edit or erase "Read-only"
media starts. messages and folders. Remove the check for "Read-
only" under "Properties" of files.
Maximum Folders
6 • Because there are already the maximum number of
Press xSTOP to return to the normal display.
folders in the selected drive, you cannot add a folder.
After formatting, 5 folders (FOLDER01 to
Delete some unnecessary folders. Or switch to the
FOLDER05) are automatically made in the memory
drive with sufficient memory space.
in the same way when you insert batteries for the
first time after purchasing. Maximum Messages: Folder Full
• Because there are already 999 messages in the selected
To cancel formatting
folder, you cannot add a message. Erase some
Select "Cancel" in step 4 or "NO" in step 5.
messages before adding or dividing a message.
Note
Memory Full
You cannot format when the write-protect switch on the
"Memory Stick" is set to "LOCK".
• The remaining memory of the built-in memory or the
"Memory Stick" is too small. Erase some messages
before recording.
Using the "Digital Voice Editor"
Memory Stick Error
Software
• Insert the "Memory Stick" again. After inserting, if this
message is displayed again, the inserted "Memory
Stick" may be out of order.
By connecting the IC recorder to your computer, you can
use the "Digital Voice Editor" software to do the
Memory Stick is locked.
following:
• The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory
• Saving the IC recorder messages on your computer's
Stick" is set to "LOCK". You cannot record, edit or
hard disk.
format in this condition. Slide the switch to the
• Transferring the PC messages back to the IC recorder.
writable position.
• Playing or editing the messages on your computer.
No Folder/Message
• Sending a voice e-mail message using MAPI e-mail
software.
• The selected folder does not have any messages. Or,
• Transcribing your IC recorder message using Dragon
the selected drive does not have any folders. Without
®
NaturallySpeaking speech-recognition software (not
messages or folders, you cannot set the alarm or do
supplied).

other operations.

For the details, see the supplied "Digital Voice Editor 2"
Only one folder remains.
software operating instructions.
• You cannot erase the last folder remained in the drive.
Connection
Use the USB connecting cable supplied to connect the Past date and time.
USB connectors of the IC recorder and your computer.
• You set the alarm at the past date and time. Set the
alarm at an appropriate date and time.
To USB connector
Please format with the unit.
• You cannot use the "Memory Stick" formatted with
To USB
other devices . Use the "Format" in the menu to format
connector
the "Memory Stick".
Power Supply Problem
USB connecting cable
(supplied) • An AC power adaptor that is not compatible with the
IC Recorder PC
IC recorder is connected. Make sure to use the AC
When the unit is connected to the PC, "PC Connect"
power adaptor for the unit (not supplied). Or insert
appears on the display window and you can recognize
the batteries.
the IC recorder with your PC.
Replace Batteries
Tip
When you connect the unit to your PC, the built-in memory is
• Batteries are weak. Replace batteries with new ones.
recognized as an IC recorder and the "Memory Stick" is
recognized as a removable disk. You can use Windows
Read-only Memory Stick
Explorer to display the data stored in the built-in memory or
• The "Memory Stick" has been set to "Read-only". You
"Memory Stick". When playing, editing, or saving a message,
cannot edit or erase messages of a "Read-only"
however, please make sure to use the supplied Digital Voice
"Memory Stick". Release the "Read-only" setting.
Editor.
System Error
To set the clock of the unit automatically
Set "Date&Time" in the menu to "Automatic" and
• The IC recorder failed in memory access because the
connect the unit to the PC after the Digital Voice Editor is
memory is corrupted or a system error occurred.
started. The clock of the unit is automatically set
according to the internal clock of your PC.

Specifications

Recording media
Built-in flash memory 32MB/"Memory Stick
Duo", Stereo/Monaural recording
Recording time
• ST: 1 hours 25 minutes
• STLP: Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes
• SP: Approx. 4 hours 20 minutes
• LP: Approx. 11 hours 45 minutes
Frequency range
• ST: 60 Hz - 13,500 Hz
• STLP: 60 Hz - 7,000 Hz
®
XP • SP: 60 Hz - 7,000 Hz
• LP: 60 Hz - 3,500 Hz
® Millennium
Speaker approx. 2.8 cm (1 1 / in.) dia.
8
Power output
350 mW
®
NT.) Input/Output
• Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)
– input for plug in power, minimum input
level 0.6 mV, 3 kilohms or lower
impedance microphone
• Headphones jack (minijack, stereo)
– output for 8 - 300 ohms headphones
• USB connector
• "Memory Stick Duo" slot
• DC IN 3V jack
Playback speed control (DPC)
+100% to -50%
Power requirements
Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3 V
DC
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not including projecting parts and
controls)
36.6 × 107.5 × 16.9 mm (1 1 / × 4 1 / × 11 / in.)
2 4 16
Mass (including batteries)
96 g (3.4 oz)
Supplied accessories
Operating instructions (For the IC recorder
(1)/For the application software (1))
Stereo headphones (1)
USB connecting cable (1)
Application Software (CD-ROM) (1)
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)
Carrying pouch (1)
Dragon NaturallySpeaking® Preferred
(Version 8.0) CD-ROM(1) supplied only with
ICD-MX20VTP sold in the USA
Optional accessories
Stereo headphones MDR-EX71SL, MDR-
E931LP/Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80/
Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10,
ECM-TL1/Audio connecting cable RK-
G134HG, RK-G135HG, RK-G136HG, RK-
G139HG (excluding Europe)/AC power
adaptor AC-E30HG (excluding the models for
Korea, the People's Republic of China,
Australia, and New Zealand),/"Memory Stick
Duo" MSH-M32N (32 MB), MSH-M64N (64
MB), MSH-M128N (128 MB)/"Memory Stick
PRO Duo" MSX-M256S (256 MB), MSX-
M1GST (1 GB)/High Speed "Memory Stick
PRO Duo" MSX-M256N (256 MB), MSX-
M512N (512 MB), MSX-M1GN (1 GB), MSX-
M2GN (2 GB) /PC Card Adaptor for Memory
Stick MSAC-PC3
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information.
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.