2-894-353-52 (2) Getting Started IC Recorder Basic Operations Various Recording Modes Playback/Erasing Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ICD-SX57 Serial No.
For the customers in the United States The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD-SX57. You cannot connect other IC recorders.
Table of Contents Checking the contents of the package................................................................7 Index to Parts and Controls......................8 Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source........13 Installing the batteries........................13 When replacing/charging the batteries......................................................15 Step 2: Setting the Clock............................17 Step 3: Preparations Required before Recording..................................
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm....................39 Erasing Messages...........................................42 Erasing Messages one by one.......42 Erasing All Messages in a Folder............................................................43 Editing Messages Dividing a Message into Two..................44 Moving Message to a Different Folder.....................................................................45 Adding Priority Mark(s) – the Priority Mark Function...............
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting..............................................66 Error Messages (IC recorder)...........73 System Limitations...............................76 Addtional Information Recording with Other Equipment.......77 Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)...................................................78 Precautions.........................................................79 Specifications....................................................80 Index.......................................
Checking the contents of the package Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) (1) IC Recorder (1) USB connecting cable (1) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) Carrying pouch (1) Stereo ear receiver (1) Operating Instructions (1) Warranty (1) GB
Index to Parts and Controls Display window (10, 11) Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.
* Connect stereo ear receiver or stereo headphones supplied or not supplied to the (headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. Speaker HOLD switch** V‑UP (Digital Voice Up) switch (36) DPC switch (37) DIRECTNL (directional) switch (23) (microphone) jack (30, 31) (USB) connector (13, 61) Battery compartment (13) Rear ** Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to lock all the functions of all the buttons.
Display window Display during playback and stop Operation mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation mode : playback : stop : review/fast backward, cue/fast forward : going backward/forward continuously Folder indicator Elasped time/Remaining time indication/Recording date and time indication Folder name/Message name/Artist name indication 10 GB Remaining battery/Charging indicator When dry batteries are used, the indicator shows the remaining battery power.
Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode set using the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and displays the current recording mode when the IC recorder is in the playback mode.
Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays the current microphone sensitivity when recording with AGC (Automatic Gain Control). (high) : To record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. (low) : To record for dictation or in a noisy place. Displays the recording level during manual recording. Elapsed recording time indication Alarm indicator Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode (STHQ, ST, STLP, SP, and LP) set in the menu.
Getting Started Installing the batteries 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time. Please refer to step 4 in “Step 2: Setting the Clock” on page 17 to set the date and time.
While the batteries are charging, “CONNECTING” and the battery indicator are displayed in an animation. When the battery indicator indicates “ ,” charging is completed. (Charging time: approx. 4 hours*) When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it is recommended that you charge the batteries repeatedly until “ ” is displayed. If the battery indicator is not displayed, charging has not been done properly. Proceed from step 1 again.
When replacing/charging the batteries Notes Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder. When you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you remove the exhausted ones. Otherwise, the display may show the clock setting display or incorrect date and time when you re-insert the batteries. In this case, set the date and time again. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will remain. Do not charge dry batteries.
Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using ear receiver LP*7 MP3 (128 Kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Approx. 19 hr. – Approx. 19 hr. Approx. 17 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Approx. 28 hr. Approx. 24 hr. 30 min. (hr : hours/min.
Step 2: Setting the Clock 1 Select “DATE & TIME” in the menu. Press and hold Getting Started /MENU. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window. / /MENU Press or to select “DETAIL MENU” and press . Press or to select “DATE & TIME” and press . 2 Press or to select “AUTO” or “MANUAL” and press . You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time.
3 Press or to select “07y1m1d” and press . 4 Press or to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press . “EXECUTING….” appears and the clock is set. 5 Press to return to the normal display. Note If you do not press within one minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the normal display.
Recording a musical performance Recording at a meeting Set “MIC SENS” to “HIGH ” in the menu (page 49). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 23). Set “LCF (LOW CUT)” to “ON” in the menu to prevent noise caused by a projector, etc. (page 49). Set “REC LEVEL” to “MANUAL” in the menu (page 50) to record more realistic sound, distinguishing dynamic sound and soft sound.
Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software) Set “MIC SENS” to “LOW ” in the menu (page 49). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 23). To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using voice recognition software (not supplied), set “REC MODE” to “STHQ,” “ST,” “STLP,” or “SP” (page 49).
Basic Operations Recording Messages DIRECTNL OPR indicator (headphone) jack Basic Operations Built-in microphones 2 3 1 1 1 This section explains how to record using the AUTO_AGC* setting, to which the IC recorder is preset at the factory. * Auto Gain Control 1 Select a folder. � Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. � Press or to select the folder in which you want to record messages, and then press . 2 Start recording. Press (record).
3 Press (stop) to stop recording. The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording. Tips When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to 999 messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, you can make new folders or delete unnecessary folders (page 57). Notes 22 GB While the OPR indicator is flashing or is lit in orange, do not remove the batteries or the USB AC adaptor.
Monitoring the recording Selecting the recording mode Connect the stereo ear receiver supplied to the (headphone) jack and monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL + or VOL –, but the recording level is fixed. Select the recording mode in the “REC MODE” menu. Maximum recording time One hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automaticaly released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. ** You cannot select this function in the manual recording mode.
Various Recording Modes Manual Recording Mode 2, 6 3, 6 7 1, 2 1, 2, 4 Operation indicator 1, 2 � Press or to select the folder in which you want to record messages and then press . 3 Press and hold (record). The IC recorder enters the record standby mode. When you speak into the microphone, the level meter in the display window moves. 4 Adjust the recording level. Adjust the maximum level of the sound source to about –12 dB on the recording level meter.
5 Make other settings for recording such as “LCF (LOW CUT),” “LIMITER,” etc., in the menu. Starting to Record Automattically in Response to Sound – the VOR Function Press and hold or to change the sound level continuously. The sound level is also displayed as a number below the level meter. Press (record). The OPR indicator lights in red and “REC” is displayed. You do not need to press and hold while recording. Speak into the built-in microphone. 7 Press (stop) to stop recording.
1 Press or to set “VOR” to “ON” in the menu, and then press . “VOR” appears in the display window. 2 Press (record). The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and “VOR” and “” flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the VOR function Set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu. Note The VOR function is affected by the sound around you.
“ADD REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE…” appears. For details on playback, see page 33. Various Recording Modes Added recording 2 During playback, press (record). EXECUTE” is displayed, press (record). Message 4 After adding a recording Message 3 to “ADD” in the menu, and then press . 3 While “ADD REC? [REC] TO During playback of Message 3 Message 3 1 Press or to set “ADD/OVER” When “ADD/OVER” in the menu is set to “ADD,” you can add a recording to the message being played back.
Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback Operation indicator 2, 3 4 1 1 When “ADD/OVER” in the menu is set to “OVER,” you can add an overwrite recording after a selected point in a recorded message. The part of the message after the selected point is deleted. You cannot add a recording to an MP3 file.
1 Press or to set “ADD/OVER” 2 During playback, press (record). Dividing a Message into Two during Recording to “OVER” in the menu, and then press . Various Recording Modes “OVERWRITE REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE” appears. For details on playback, see page 33. 3 While “OVERWRITE REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE” is displayed, press (record). 1 The OPR indicator will turn red. Then recording starts. 4 Press (stop) to stop recording.
1 Press DIVIDE/ recording. (bookmark) during An animation which shows dividing appears below the level meter. The new message number is added at the point you pressed the button. The message will be divided into two, while recording continues. Recording with an External Microphone Stereo microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. “SELECT INPUT” appears in the display window.
2 Press or to select “MIC IN” 3 Speak into the external microphone Recording from Other Equipment and then press . and start recording. When the IC recorder is not in the stop mode Select “MIC IN” using the menu by selecting “DETAIL MENU” - “SELECT INPUT” - “MIC IN” (page 54). Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). Various Recording Modes The built-in microphone is automatically cut off.
2 Press or to select “AUDIO When the IC recorder is not in the stop mode 3 Start recording. Select “AUDIO IN” using the menu by selecting “DETAIL MENU” - “SELECT INPUT” - “AUDIO IN” (page 54). IN” and then press . The built-in microphone is automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded. If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity and/ or recording level on the IC recorder.
Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages (headphone) jack 5 1, 3 DIVIDE/ 1 4 1 Select a folder. Press /MENU. Press or to select the folder and then press . 2 Press or to select the message number. Playback/Erasing 1, 2 V-UP DPC A-B/ 3 Press to start playback. 4 Adjust the volume with VOL +/–. 5 Press to stop playback. After playing back one message, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message.
Listening with better sound quality To listen from an ear receiver : Connect the stereo ear receiver supplied to the (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. To listen from an external speaker : Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the (headphone) jack.
When messages are played back to the end of the last message Press (stop) or . To resume playback from that point, press again. go back to the beginning of the current message* Press once.** go back to previous messages Press repeatedly. (During stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the messages continuously.
Various playback modes You can select “1 FILE” playback (one message/file is played back once), “FOLDER” playback (all the messages/files in the selected folder are played back continuously), “ALL” playback (all the recorded messages/files are played back continuously) in the “PLAY MODE” menu (page 51). Playing back a message repeatedly During playback, press and hold until “ 1” appears. The selected message will be played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press again.
Playing Back a Specified Section Repeatedly – A-B Repeat When you slide the DPC switch to “ON,” you can adjust the playback speed between +200% and –75% of normal speed in the menu. The message is played back in natural tones thanks to the digital processing function. 1 During playback, press “DPC” menu (page 50). To resume normal playback Slide the DPC switch to “OFF.” (repeat) A-B/ (priority) briefly to specify the starting point A. “A-B B?” is displayed.
Adding a Bookmark You can add a bookmark at a point in a message and use it during playback. You can add only one bookmark in each message. 1 During playback or stop, press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) for more than one second. A bookmark is added and “ ” (bookmark) flashes three times. If you add a bookmark to a message that already has a bookmark, the previously added bookmark is deleted and a new bookmark is added at the newly specified point.
Notes When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set the alarm. When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot set the alarm (page 64). The alarm sounds even if you set “BEEP” to “OFF” in the menu (page 52). play back with an alarm. 2 Enter the alarm setting mode. Select “ALARM” in the menu and press . Press or to select “NEW” and then press . 3 Set the alarm date and time.
When the set date and time comes At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds and the selected message will be played back. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically at the beginning of that message. 1 Select “ALARM” – “LIST” in the menu and then press . The alarm list is displayed. 2 Press or to select the item you want to change, and then press .
To cancel the alarm setting Notes If you divide a message you set the alarm for, the alarm setting remains on only the first part of the divided message. The alarm setting will not be cancelled when the alarm playback finishes. When you have set 30 alarms, you cannot set a new one. Cancel an alarm first. If you delete a message on which you have set an alarm, that alarm will be also cancelled. You can set only one alarm each one message.
Erasing Messages Erasing Messages one by one You can erase unwanted messages, retaining all other messages. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. 1 Press ERASE while playing back the ERASE You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
Erasing All Messages in a Folder Select “ERASE ALL” in the menu (page 53).
Editing Messages Dividing a Message into Two You can divide a message during playback, so that the message is divided into two parts and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message. By dividing a message, you can easily find the point you want to play back when you make a long recording such as at a meeting. You can divide a message until the total number of messages in the folder reaches 999 or until the total number of messages in the all folders reaches 1012.
Note When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page 64). 1 Select the message you want to move. 2 Select “MOVE” in the menu and press . You can add priority marks ( ) to important messages. There are four levels, “ ” (the most important), “ ,” “ ,” and no priority mark. You can add priority marks both in the stop mode, and in the playback mode. You cannot add priority marks to an MP3 file. folder that you want to move the message into, and then press .
Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or to select the menu item for which you want to make setting and then press . 3 Press or to select the setting that you want to set, and then press . 4 Press to exit the menu mode.
Menu settings Operation mode ( �������������������������� : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback Recording mode mode Menu items Settings LP, SP, STLP, ST, STHQ MIC SENS LOW, HIGH LCF (LOW CUT) ON, OFF REC LEVEL AUTO_AGC, MANUAL VOR ON, OFF DISPLAY ELAPSE, REMAIN, REC DATE DPC n% (n=-75 - +200) EFFECT BASS1, BASS2, OFF EASY SEARCH ON, OFF PLAY MODE 1 FILE, FOLD
Menu items Operation mode ( �������������������������� : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback Recording mode mode Settings LIMITER ON, OFF SELECT INPUT MIC IN, AUDIO IN DATE&TIME MANUAL, AUTO FORMAT ERASE ALL DATA? ������� YES, NO USB CHARGE ON, OFF V-UP LEVEL MID, MAX DETAIL MENU 48 GB
REC MODE Sets the recording mode. STHQ*: You can record with high-quality stereo sound. ST: You can record with better sound in stereo. STLP: You can record for a longer time in stereo. SP: You can record with better sound (monaural sound) LP: You can record for a longer time (monaural sound). Sets the microphone sensitivity. When “REC LEVEL” is set to “AUTO_ AGC,” this setting is effective. HIGH *: To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or spacious place.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) REC LEVEL Sets to record using AGC or to record manually. AUTO_AGC*”: The recording level is automatically adjusted, and you can record with distortion-free sound. You can set the microphone sensitivity by changing the setting of “MIC SENS.” MANUAL: You can adjust the recording level manually (page 24). Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. When “REC LEVEL” is set to “AUTO_AGC,” this setting is effective. OFF*: The VOR function does not work.
Settings (*: Initial setting) EFFECT Sets whether to emphasize bass sound during playback. OFF*: The EFFECT function does not work. BASS1: The bass sound is emphasized. BASS2: The bass sound is emphasized even more. Menu items Note When playing back messages using a speaker, the EFFECT function does not work. EASY SEARCH Utilizing the Menu Function PLAY MODE Sets the easy search function. OFF*: The easy search function does not work.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) ADD/OVER You can add a recording to a previously recorded message or an overwrite recording during playback. OFF*: You cannot add or overwrite a recording. ADD: You can add a recording. OVER: You can overwrite a recording. Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted. OFF: No beep sound will be heard. Turns the OPR indicator on or off during operation.
BACKLIGHT Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. 10 SEC*: The backlight in the display window lights up for 10 seconds. 60 SEC: The backlight in the display window lights up for 60 seconds. OFF: The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation. All messages in the selected folder will be erased.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) ALARM Sets the alarm. NEW*: Set DATE for playback, SUN (Sunday), MON (Monday), TUE (Tuesday), WED (Wednesday), THU (Thursday), FRI (Friday), SAT (Saturday), or DAILY. LIST : A list of the message numbers, date, or the days of the week on which the alarm has already been set will be displayed. EDIT : You can change the selected date or day of the week. CANCEL: You can cancel the alarm on the selected date or on a day of the week.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) DATE & TIME Sets the clock. AUTO*: 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. MANUAL: You can set the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. FORMAT Sets the formatting of the drive after “ERASE ALL DATA?” has been displayed. NO*: The drive will not be formatted. YES: The drive will be formatted.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) USB CHARGE Sets whether batteries will be charged using a USB connection or not. ON*: The batteries will be charged. OFF: 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. V-UP LEVEL 56 GB When the VOICE UP switch is set to “ON,” set the sound level to be amplified so that the inaudible low-level part will become more audible.
Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software What You Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor Software Using the transcribing keys to play back a message and transcribe it using a word-processor or an editor’s window. Transcribing your IC recorder message using Dragon NaturallySpeaking® speech-recognition software (Only when Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 5.0 (or higher) Preferred or Professional Edition is installed on your computer).
System Requirements Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum requirements. IBM PC/AT or compatible – CPU: 266 MHz Pentium® II processor or higher – RAM: 128 MB or more – Hard disk space: 70 MB or more depending on the size and number of sound files you store.
Note on sending a voice e-mail Installing the Software Install the Digital Voice Editor software in your computer’s hard disk. Notes Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer When you install the Digital Voice Editor, you can create all the compatible file types except for the DVF (TRC) files. (You can play back the DVF (TRC) files.) When installing both types of the Digital Voice Editor, make sure to select overwrite installation to handle all the compatible file formats.
1 Make sure that the IC recorder When the dialog box to select the help language is displayed Click the desired language you want to use for the help. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into When the dialog box used to input the owner name is displayed Input the owner name for privilages and limitations in the Digital Voice Editor usage. is not connected and then turn on your computer and start up Windows. the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts up automatically and the welcome window appears.
Note If you wish to move the software to another drive or directory after it is installed, you need to uninstall the software and then reinstall it. The software does not work properly if you just move the files. To USB jack Tips You can also start up the uninstaller by clicking [Start] and then selecting [Settings], [Control Panel], and [Add/Remove Programs]. Uninstallation does not remove the message files.
When you connect the IC recorder to the computer, make sure that the IC recorder is in the stop mode. It is recommend that you disconnect the cable from the computer when you do not use the Digital Voice Editor. Referring to the Help Files For details on each operation, refer to the help files. Help Playing Back MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder You can play back MP3 files on your computer using the IC recorder.
Using Windows Explorer 1 Connect the IC recorder to your When you copy MP3 files using Windows Explorer, rather than the Digital Voice Editor software, you can play back the MP3 files as usually but you cannot add/overwrite the recording, divide files (messages), add bookmarks or add priority marks. computer using the supplied USB cable (page 61). 2 Start the Digital Voice Editor supplied and copy MP files from your computer to the IC recorder. The IC recorder can recognize up to 511 folders.
3 Remove the IC recorder from your computer, and then press /MENU to select the folder you want. 4 Press or to select a file you want to play, and then press . 5 Press to stop playback. Construction of folders and files The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown on the right.
Note You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except VOICE folders) or files to a removable disk depending on system limitations. Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device The name of the folder in which MP3 files are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as it is, so it is convenient if you put an easy-tocontrol name to the folder in advance. *2 The IC recorder can recognize up to third level on the removable disk, that is, Folder 4 shown in the figure.
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 turned off with a display in the window. The IC recorder is not equipped with a power on/off switch. The display always appears in the window.
Remedy “FILE FULL” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. 999 messages have been recorded in the selected folder or 1012 messages (when there are 5 folders) in total have been recorded. Therefore you cannot record another message, or move or divide a message. Erase some of the messages (page 42) or erase all lthe messages after you store them on your computer. You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording. As a factory setting, “ADD/OVER” in the menu is set to “OFF.
Symptom Remedy Playback speed is too fast or too slow. The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Slide the DPC switch to “OFF” or display the menu and adjust the speed in DPC again (pages 37, 50). “--:--” is displayed. You have not set the clock (page 17). “--Y--M--D” or ” --:--” is displayed on the REC DATE display. The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the message when the clock was not set. There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode.
Symptom Remedy The charging indicator is not displayed. You are not using rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity. The USB cable is not connected properly. “USB CHARGE” of “DETAIL MENU” is set to “OFF” in the menu. To charge the batteries using your computer, set it to “ON.” “ ” or “ ” is flashing instead of the remaining battery/ charging indicator. The environmental temperature is out of the range for charging.
Symptom Remedy The “UPDATING DATABASE” display does not disappear. If the IC recorder is required to process excessive amount of data, “UPDATING DATABASE” may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the message disappears. The IC recorder does not operate correctly. Take out the batteries and insert them again (page 13). You cannot connect the IC recorder to a computer.
Symptom Remedy The IC recorder or “Memory Stick” cannot be properly connected. Check that the installation of the software has been successful. Also check the connection as follows: 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.
Symptom Remedy Display does not work during saving, adding, or deleting of messages. It takes a longer time to copy or delete long messages. After completing operations, the display works normally. It takes too long to convert a file format. The time required for file conversion becomes longer as the file size is bigger. The software ‘hangs’ when the Digital Voice Editor software starts up.
Error Messages (IC recorder) BATTERY LOW You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power. Prepare new batteries to replace the current ones. LOW BATTERY Batteries are exhausted. Replace the old batteries with new ones. MEMORY FULL The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient. Erase some messages before recording.
Error message Cause/Remedy SET DATE&TIME Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm. SET ADD/OVERWRITE “ADD/OVER” in the menu is set to “OFF.” You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording. NO FILE The selected folder does not have any messages. You cannot add priority marks, bookmarks, set the alarm, etc., because of this. ALREADY SET You set the alarm to play back a message at a date and time previously set on another message. Change the alarm setting.
Error message Cause/Remedy CANNOT OPERATE AUTO_AGC SETTING ONLY “REC LEVEL” in the menu is set to “MANUAL.” The VOR function does not work and you cannot set the microphone sensitivity. MANUAL SETTING ONLY “REC LEVEL” in the menu is set to “AUTO_AGC.” The LIMITER function does not work. CHANGE FOLDER If there are no MP3 files in the folder, no folders are displayed in the display window, therefore, the folder setting will be changed. FULL SETTING You can set up to 30 alarms.
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 messages up to the maximum recording time. You cannot divide a message. You cannot display MP3 files in order. 76 If you record messages in a mixture of STHQ, ST, STLP, SP and LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum STHQ mode recording time to the maximum LP mode recording time.
Addtional Information To (headphone) jack To the IC recorder To the other equipment Recording with Other Equipment * Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) RK-G139 Stereo Mini-plug mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) (without resistor) RK-G136 Stereo Stereo mini-plug mini-plug (without resistor) (without resistor) Tape recorder, etc.
Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 Connect the USB cable supplied to the USB connector of the IC recorder. 2 Connect a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to the USB cable. 3 Connect the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet. To USB connector USB cable (supplied) You can charge the rechargeable batteries (not supplied) by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied).
Notes On power Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC. Use two LR 03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries. On safety Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. On handling Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
On noise Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or 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.
Input/Output Playback speed control +200% to –75% (DPC) Power requirements Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3.0 V DC Two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries: 2.4 V DC Operating temperature Optional accessories Battery charger BCG-34HE Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80 Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-TL1 Audio connecting cable RK-G136HG, RK-G139HG USB AC adaptor AC-U50A. Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) input for plug in power, minimum input level 0.
Index Symbols (repeat) A-B/ (priority).....................................8 A A-B Repeat......................................................................37 Adding an Overwrite Recording.......................28 Adding a Recording..................................................26 ADD/OVER......................................................................52 ALARM...............................................................................54 Alarm..................................................
M Manual Recording Mode.......................................24 Menu..................................................................................46 Microphone sensitivity....................................11, 12 MIC SENS..........................................................19, 20, 49 Monitoring the recording.....................................23 MOVE..................................................................................53 Moving Message.................................................
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