IC Recorder ICD-UX60/UX70/UX80. Operating Instructions. Getting Started. Basic Operations. Various Recording Modes. Playback/Erasing.

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1 (1) Getting Started IC Recorder Operating Instructions Basic Operations Various Recording Modes Playback/Erasing Editing Messages Utilizing the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Index ICD-UX60/UX70/UX Sony Corporation

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3 Table of Contents Checking the contents of the package...5 Index to Parts and Controls...6 Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source...11 Inserting the battery...11 When replacing the battery...12 Step 2: Setting the Clock...13 Basic Operations Recording Messages...15 Various Recording Modes Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound the VOR Function...19 Recording with an External Microphone...20 Recording from Other Equipment...21 Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone...22 Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages...23 Adjusting the playback speed DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function)...26 Playing back a specified section repeatedly A-B Repeat...27 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm...27 Erasing Messages...29 Erasing messages one by one...30 Erasing all messages in a folder...30 Editing Messages Moving Message to a Different Folder...31 Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu...32 GB

4 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer...41 System requirements...41 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer...41 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer...42 Using Voice Recognition Software...43 Introducing the voice recognition software...43 Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training)...44 Playing Back Transferred MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder...45 Construction of folders and files...46 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device...48 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...49 Error messages...52 System limitations...54 Additional Information Recording with Other Equipment...55 Precautions...56 Specifications...57 Index...59 GB

5 Checking the contents of the package IC Recorder (1) Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (1) Stereo headphones (1) USB connection support cable (1) GB

6 Index to Parts and Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Rear Front Operation indicator (13, 15, 16, 23, 38) Built-in microphones (stereo) (15) Display window (8) Control key (, /VOL (volume) +, VOL )/ENT (enter) button* 1 (folder)/menu button (15, 23, 30, 31, 32, 45) (headphone) jack* 2 (15, 17, 23, 24, 55) (microphone) jack (20, 21) (record/pause) button (15, 16, 19, 35) GB

7 (stop) button (16, 24, 25, 28, 31, 32) (cue/fast forward) button (23, 24, 25) (play/stop) button (16, 23, 25) (review/fast backward) button (16, 23, 24, 25) (repeat) A-B button (23, 27) HOLD switch* 3 DPC switch (23, 26, 36) Opening for a handstrap (A handstrap is not supplied.) USB cap Speaker Battery compartment (11) * 1 How to use the control key Press the key toward the left or right to adjust the volume. Also use the key to change the menu settings or to select a folder. In the menu setting window or folder selection window, press the key upward or downward to select the item or the folder you want, and then press the center of the key (ENT) to confirm the setting. * 2 Connect the supplied or commercially available stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. 7 GB

8 * 3 When you slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode, the IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. To turn the IC recorder on, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. During recording and playback slide the switch in the direction of the arrow to lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations. Display window Operation mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation mode : stop : playback : recording : recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function (flashing) If you press (record/pause) to pause recording when VOR is set to 开 in the menu, only flashes. GB

9 : review/fast backward, cue/fast forward : going backward/forward continuously Folder name/ Message title name/ Artist name indication Press the control key toward or to display a folder name, message title name, and artist name in sequence. Elasped time/remaining time/ Recording date and time indication Selected message number/total number of messages in the folder Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays the microphone sensitivity. (high) : To record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. (low) : To record for dictation or in a noisy place. Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set for a message. 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 or recording mode. : Standard play stereo recording mode with high quality sound : Standard play stereo recording mode : Long play stereo recording mode : Standard play monaural recording mode : Long play monaural recording mode Remaining battery indicator When a dry battery is used, the indicator shows the remaining battery power. GB

10 10 GB 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.

11 Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source Inserting the battery 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. Note Do not use manganese battery for this IC recorder. Clock setting display appears and the year section flashes when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert battery after the IC recorder has been without battery for a certain period of time. Please refer to step 3 in Step 2: Setting the Clock on page 14 to set the date and time. Getting Started 2 Insert one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity, and close the lid. 11 GB

12 When replacing the battery The remaining battery indicator on the display shows the battery condition. Battery remain indication : Replace the old battery with a new one. : 电量不足 appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. Battery life *1 When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording mode Recording ST *3 STSP *4 Approx. 9 hr. 30 min. Approx. 9 hr. 30 min. Playback *2 Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 14 hr. through speaker Playback Approx. 30 hr. Approx. 30 hr. using the headphones Recording mode Recording Playback *2 through speaker STLP *5 SP *6 Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 10 hr. Approx. 14 hr. 30 min. Approx. 14 hr. 30 min. Playback Approx. 32 hr. Approx. 32 hr. using the headphones Recording mode LP *7 Music file (128 kbps/ 44.1 khz) Recording Approx. 12 hr. Playback *2 Approx. 15 hr. Approx. 14 hr. through speaker Playback Approx. 34 hr. Approx. 30 hr. using the headphones (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) *1 The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. *2 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 22 *3 ST : Stereo high quality recording mode *4 STSP : Stereo standard recording mode *5 STLP : Stereo long play recording mode *6 SP : Monaural standard play recording mode 12 GB

13 *7 LP : Monaural long play recording mode Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data when an updating animation appears in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in orange or is lit in red. While accessing, do not remove the battery. Doing so may damage the data. Note If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, an updating animation may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the animation disappears before starting operation. Step 2: Setting the Clock Control key ( / ) ENT /MENU Getting Started You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert a battery after the IC recorder has been without battery for a certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step GB

14 1 Select 时钟设定 in the menu. Press and hold /MENU for more than one second. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window. 3 Press the control key toward or to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press ENT. Press the control key toward or to select 详细菜单, and then press ENT. Press the control key toward or to select 时钟设定, and then press ENT. 2 Press the control key toward or to select 07y1m1d, and then press ENT. 4 Press (stop) to return to the normal display. Tip Press /MENU to return to the previous operation. Note If you do not press ENT within one minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the normal display. To display the current date and time Press (stop) to display the current date and time. 14 GB

15 Basic Operations Recording Messages Built-in microphones (headphone) jack Operation indicator Basic Operations 1 Select a folder. Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. Press the control key toward or to select the folder in which you want to record messages, and then press ENT. 2 Start recording. Press (record/pause) in the stop mode. The operation indicator lights in red. You do not need to press and hold (record/pause) while recording. The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message. Speak into the built-in microphone. 15 GB

16 3 Press (stop) to stop recording. The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording. Tips While recording you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. Messages recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to 99 messages in each folder. Notes While the operation indicator is flashing or is lit in red or orange, do not remove the battery. Doing so may damage the data. Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Before making a recording, be sure to check the remaining battery indicator (page 12). The maximum recording time varies if you record messages in mixed recording mode. To pause recording* release pause and resume recording review the current recording instantly review during recording Do this Press (record/pause). During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red and flashes in the display window. Press (record/pause) again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press (stop).) Press. Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the message just recorded. Press and hold during recording or recording pause. Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound. After you release, playback starts from that point. * One hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. 16 GB

17 Selecting the recording mode Select the recording mode in the 录音模式 menu. ST 模式 : High-quality stereo recording mode (44.1 khz/192 kbps) You can record with stereo high-quality sound. STSP 模式 : Standard play stereo recording mode (44.1 khz/128 kbps) You can record with stereo sound. STLP 模式 : Long play stereo recording mode (22.05 khz/48 kbps) You can record for a longer time with stereo sound. SP 模式 : Standard play monaural recording mode (44.1 khz/32 kbps) You can record with standard quality sound. LP 模式 : Long play monaural recording mode ( khz/8 kbps) You can record for a longer time with monaural sound. To record with better sound quality, select the ST or STSP mode. Monitoring the recording Connect the supplied headphones to the (headphone) jack and monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing the control key toward VOL + or VOL, but the recording level is fixed. Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. ICD-UX60 ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 6 hr. 9 hr. 24 hr. 5 min. SP mode LP mode 36 hr. 5 min. 144 hr. 30 min. ICD-UX70 ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 12 hr. 5 min. 18 hr. 5 min. 48 hr. 20 min. SP mode LP mode 72 hr. 30 min. 290 hr. 10 min. (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) Basic Operations 17 GB

18 ICD-UX80 ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 24 hr. 10 min. 36 hr. 20 min. 96 hr. 50 min. SP mode LP mode 145 hr. 20 min. 581 hr. 20 min. (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) 18 GB

19 Various Recording Modes Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound the VOR Function 2 1 The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and and flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the VOR function Set VOR to 关 in the menu. Notes The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set 话筒灵敏度 in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for an important recording, set VOR to 关 in the menu. If you press (record/pause) to pause recording when VOR is set to 开 in the menu, only flashes. Various Recording Modes 1 Press the control key toward or to set VOR to 开 in the menu, and then press ENT. 2 Press (record/pause). and appear in the display window. 19 GB

20 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. 选择输入模式 appears in the display window. 2 Press the control key toward or to select 麦克风, and then press ENT. 3 Speak into the external microphone and start recording. The built-in microphone is automatically cut off. If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity on the IC recorder. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). 20 GB

21 Recording from Other Equipment Tape recorder, etc. 2 Press the control key toward or to select 音频输入 and then press ENT. 3 Start recording. The built-in microphone is automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded. Notes When recording from other equipment, the microphone sensitivity cannot be adjusted. If the input level is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (stereo minijack) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the equipment connected to the IC recorder. Various Recording Modes 1 Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable*. 选择输入模式 appears in the display window. 21 GB

22 * Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) RK-G139 HG RK-G136 HG To the IC recorder Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) To the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Note Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphonetype electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. For details on how to make the connection, see the operating instructions supplied with the ECM-TL1 microphone. Notes After you have made the connection, check the sound quality of the conversation and the recording level before you start recording. If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is recorded, the conversation may be recorded with lower level of sound. In this case, start recording after the conversation has started. The VOR function may not work, depending on the kind of telephone used or the line condition. We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any inconvenience, even if you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder. 22 GB

23 Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages (headphone) jack Operation indicator A-B DPC Playback/Erasing 1 Select a folder. Press /MENU. Press the control key toward or to select the folder, and then press ENT. 2 Press or to select the message you want to play. 3 Press to start playback. The operation indicator lights in green. (When LED is set to 关 in the menu (page 38), the operation indicator does not light.) 4 Press the control key toward VOL + or VOL to adjust the volume. 23 GB

24 5 Press (stop) to stop playback. After playing back the last message in the selected folder, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of that message. Tip During playback you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. Listening with better sound quality To listen with the headphones : Connect the supplied headphones 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. Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (Easy Search) When 简单搜索 is set to 开 (page 37) in the menu, you can quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback by pressing or repeatedly during playback. You can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing once, or advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing once. This function is useful for locating a desired point in a long recording. Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) To search forward (Cue): Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. To search backward (Review): Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound. This is useful to check one word forward or back. Then, if you press and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to search at higher speed. 24 GB

25 When messages are played back to the end of the last message When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last message, MESSAGE END lights up for 5 seconds and the operation indicator lights up in green. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) When MESSAGE END and the operation indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last message. If you press and hold while MESSAGE END is lit, the messages are played back rapidly, and normal playback will start at the point you release the button. If the last message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the message, press and hold to go to the end of the message and then press while MESSAGE END is lit to go back to the desired point. For messages other than the last one, go to the beginning of the next message and play backward to the desired point. To stop at the current position (Playback Pause function) go back to the beginning of the current message go back to previous messages skip to the next message skip to the succeeding messages Do this Press (stop) or. To resume playback from that point, press again. Press once.* Press repeatedly. (During stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the messages continuously.) Press once.* Press repeatedly. (During stop mode, keep the button pressed to skip the messages continuously.) * These operations are for when 简单搜索 is set to 关 (page 37). Playback/Erasing 25 GB

26 Various playback modes You can select 1 个文件 playback (one message/file is played back once), 文件夹 playback (all the messages/files in the selected folder are played back continuously), 全部文件 playback (all the recorded messages/files are played back continuously) in the 播放模式 menu (page 38). 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. Playback with EFFECT Set 音效 to the setting you want in the menu (page 37). However, when you play back using the built-in speaker, the setting is invalid. Adjusting the playback speed DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function) When you slide the DPC switch to ON, you can adjust the playback speed between +100% and 50% of normal speed in the menu. The message is played back in natural tones thanks to the digital processing function. 1 Slide the DPC switch to ON. 2 Adjust the playback speed in the DPC menu (page 36). To resume normal playback Slide the DPC switch to OFF. 26 GB

27 Playing back a specified section repeatedly A-B Repeat 1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify the starting point A. A-B B? is displayed. 2 Press (repeat) A-B again to specify the finishing point B. A-B is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback Press. To stop A-B Repeat playback Press (stop). To change the segment specified for A-B Repeat playback During A-B Repeat playback, press A-B again to specify a new starting point A. Then specify a new finishing point B, as in step 2. Note You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point A that has been set. Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time. You can have the message played back on a specified date, once every week, or at the same time every day. 1 Select the message you want to play back with an alarm. 2 Enter the alarm setting mode. Select 报警设置 in the menu and press ENT. Press the control key toward or to select 开, and then press ENT. Playback/Erasing 27 GB

28 3 Set the alarm date and time. Press the control key toward or to select 日期, a day of the week, or 每天, and then press ENT. When you select 日期 : Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in Step 2: Setting the Clock on page 13, then press ENT. When you select a day of the week or 每天 : Press the control key toward or to set the hour and then press ENT, press the control key toward or to set the minute and then press ENT. The setting process is finished and (alarm indicator) appears in the display window. When the set date and time comes At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds while ALARM is displayed in the display window and the selected message will be played back. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically at the beginning of that message. To listen to the same message again Press, and the same message will be played back from the beginning. To stop the alarm before the playback starts Press (stop) while the alarm sound is heard. You can stop the alarm playback even when the HOLD function is activated. To change the alarm setting Start from step 2 on page 27. To cancel the alarm setting Follow steps 1 and 2- on page 27. In step 2-, press the control key toward or to select 关, and press ENT. The alarm will be cancelled and the alarm indicator will disappear from the display window. 28 GB

29 Notes You can set only one alarm. When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set the alarm. The alarm sounds even if you set 提示音 to 关 in the menu (page 38). If the alarm time comes during recording, the alarm will sound after the recording is finished. will flash when the alarm time comes. When the alarm time comes when the IC recorder is in the menu mode, the alarm will sound and the menu mode will be cancelled. The alarm set for 日期 will be cancelled when the alarm playback finishes. If you delete a message on which you have set an alarm, that alarm will be also cancelled. Erasing Messages 3, 4 2 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. Playback/Erasing 29 GB

30 Erasing messages one by one You can erase unwanted messages, retaining all other messages when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. 1 Select the message you want to erase. 2 Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press the control key toward or to select 删除文件, and then press ENT. The message to be erased will be played back. 4 Press the control key toward or to select 执行, and then press ENT. 正在删除 appears in the display window and the selected message will be erased. Erasing all messages in a folder 1 Select the folder containing the messages you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. 2 Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press the control key toward or to select 文件夹内全删除, and then press ENT. 4 Press the control key toward or to select 执行, and then press ENT. 正在删除 appears in the display window and all messages in the selected folder will be erased. 30 GB

31 Editing Messages Moving Message to a Different Folder Note When is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page 46). 1 Select the message you want to move. 正在执行 is displayed and the message is moved to the last position in the destination folder. When you move a message to another folder, the original message in the previous folder will be deleted. To cancel moving the message Press (stop) before step 4. 2 Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press the control key toward or to select 移动文件, and then press ENT. The message to be moved will be played back. 4 Press the control key toward or to select the folder that you want to move the message into, and then press ENT. Editing Messages 31 GB

32 Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 4 2, 3 2, Press the control key toward or to select the setting that you want to set, and then press ENT. 4 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. Note If you do not press any button for one minute, the menu mode is automatically cancelled and the window will return to the normal display. To return to the previous window Press /MENU during menu mode. 1 Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press the control key toward or to select the menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press ENT. 32 GB

33 Menu settings Menu items Settings Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) 录音模式 ST 模式, STSP 模式, STLP 模式, SP 模式, LP 模式 Stop mode Playback mode 话筒灵敏度会议 (H), 口述 (L) VOR 开, 关 显示过去时间, 剩余时间, 录音日期, 录音时间 DPC n% (n= ) 音效流行, 摇滚, 爵士, 重低音 1, 重低音 2, 关 简单搜索开, 关 播放模式 1 个文件, 文件夹, 全部文件 提示音开, 关 LED 开, 关 背景灯开, 关 移动文件 (Folder to be moved) 报警设置开, 关 文件夹内全删除执行, 取消 删除文件执行, 取消 Recording mode Utilizing the Menu Function 33 GB

34 Menu items Settings Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode 详细菜单 选择输入模式麦克风, 音频输入 时钟设定 y m d : 格式化执行, 取消 Recording mode 34 GB

35 Menu items 录音模式话筒灵敏度 VOR Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the recording mode. ST 模式 : Stereo high-quality recording mode. STSP 模式 *: Stereo standard recording mode. STLP 模式 : Stereo long play recording mode. SP 模式 : Monaural standard play recording mode. LP 模式 : Monaural long play recording mode. Sets the microphone sensitivity. 会议 (H)*: To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or spacious place. 口述 (L): To record dictation, or record in a noisy place. 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. Utilizing the Menu Function 35 GB

36 Menu items 显示 DPC Settings (*: Initial setting) Changes the display mode. 过去时间 *: Elapsed playback time of one message 剩余时间 : During playback, the remaining time of the message When stopped and during recording, the available recording time 录音日期 : Date recorded 录音时间 : Time recorded Sets the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function. When you set the DPC switch to ON, you can adjust the speed of the playback in a range from +100% to 50%. Set the speed by 10% for + setting and by 5% for setting. 30%* 36 GB

37 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) 音效流行 : Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals. 摇滚 : Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. 爵士 : Emphasizes high ranges for a lively sound. 重低音 1: The bass sound is emphasized. 重低音 2: The bass sound is emphasized even more. 关 *: The 音效 function does not work. 简单搜索 Note When playing back messages using a built-in speaker, the 音效 function does not work. Sets the easy search function. 开 : You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing. This function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recording. 关 *: The easy search function does not work. When you press or, a message will be moved forward or backward. Utilizing the Menu Function 37 GB

38 Menu items 播放模式提示音 LED Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the playback mode. 1 个文件 : When a message is played back, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message. 文件夹 *: Messages in one folder are played back continuously. 全部文件 : All messages are played back continuously. Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. 开 *: A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted. 关 : No beep sound will be heard. Note The alarm sounds even if you set 提示音 to 关 in the menu. 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. 38 GB

39 Menu items 背景灯 Settings (*: Initial setting) Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. 开 *: The backlight in the display window lights up for 10 seconds. 关 : The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation. 移动文件 The selected message will be moved to the selected folder (page 31). Before attempting to move a message, select the message to be moved and then go to the menu window. 报警设置 Sets the alarm (page 27). 开 : To set the alarm, select 开 and set the date, time or day of the week or choose daily for playback. 关 *: The alarm is cancelled. 文件夹内全删除 All messages in the selected folder will be erased (page 30). Press /MENU to return to the folder window before erasing the messages and select a folder from which all messages are to be erased, and then go to the menu window and select 执行. 删除文件 The selected message will be erased (page 30). Before erasing the message, select a message to be erased, and then go to the menu window and select 执行. Utilizing the Menu Function 39 GB

40 Menu items 详细菜单 选择输入模式 时钟设定 格式化 Settings (*: Initial setting) Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected 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 by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence (page 13). Sets the formatting of the drive. 执行 : 正在格式化 appears and the drive will be formatted. 取消 *: The drive will not be formatted. Notes Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory. When the memory is formatted, all the data stored in the IC recorder will be erased. Once the memory has been erased, you cannot retrieve the data that was erased. 40 GB

41 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer System requirements Operating systems: Windows Vista Home Basic Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Ultimate Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 2 or higher Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or higher Mac OS X (v v10.5) Pre-Installed Note 64 bit OS is not supported. Hardware environment: Port: USB port Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported operating systems Note The following systems are not supported: Operating systems other than the ones indicated on the left Personally constructed computers or operating systems Upgraded Operating systems Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment When you are using Windows 2000 Professional Install the driver using SonyRecorder_ Driver.exe in the IC recorder. Connecting the IC recorder to your computer You can transfer the IC recorder data onto your computer by connecting the IC recorder to the computer. Remove the USB cap from the IC recorder and then connect the IC recorder to the USB connector of your computer. Utilizing Your Computer 41 GB

42 The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the connection is made. While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, 正在连接 is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder. IC recorder Computer To USB connector Tip If the IC recorder cannot be connected to the USB connector of your computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable. Notes If you connect more than two USB devices to your computer, normal operation will not be guaranteed. Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or a USB connection support cable other than the supplied cable is not guaranteed. A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at the same time. Before connecting the IC recorder to the computer, make sure that the battery is inserted in the IC recorder. It is recommended that you disconnect the IC recorder from the computer when you are not using the IC recorder connected to the computer. Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer Follow the procedure below; otherwise, data may be damaged. 1 Make sure that the operation indicator is not flashing. 2 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB connector of the computer. 42 GB USB connection support cable (supplied)

43 Using Voice Recognition Software When voice recognition software (not supplied) is installed on your computer, you can transcribe a message into a text file. Introducing the voice recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a speechrecognition software application that allows you to recognize and transcribe your recorded voice in a message and convert it into a text file. For details on Dragon NaturallySpeaking, refer to the operating instructions supplied with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. For information on using Dragon NaturallySpeaking, refer to the documentation supplied with the software. For the latest version and information on the availability of Dragon NaturallySpeaking in each region, please refer to the following home page: Notes You can use the transcribing feature only when you have installed Dragon NaturallySpeaking Select or Professional Edition (not supplied) on your computer. To install Dragon NaturallySpeaking, your computer should meet the specified system requirements. You can transcribe the following messages saved in your IC recorder or on your computer; ST, STSP, STLP or SP recording mode messages (MP3 files) 44.1/16/11 khz 16-bit WAV files saved on your computer You cannot transcribe a message recording the voices of more than one person. Utilizing Your Computer 43 GB

44 Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training) What is Training? Before you can transcribe recorded messages using Dragon NaturallySpeaking, you must create a user file specifically adapted to the sound of your recorded speech. This procedure is called training. When training is complete, Dragon NaturallySpeaking creates a user speech file containing information about your recorded speech. Refer to the operating instructions or the help supplied with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, as some parts of training are the same as those required for dictating directly to the computer using a headset microphone. Even if you have already created a user speech file with a headset microphone, you should create a separate speech file for the IC recorder to get better recognition accuracy. Tips on using the IC recorder When transcribing messages recorded using the IC recorder, the following tips will help you obtain maximum recognition accuracy. Set 录音模式 to ST 模式, STSP 模式, STLP 模式 or SP 模式 in the menu. When creating a user speech file (training), set 录音模式 to the mode you normally use for voice recognition software. Set 话筒灵敏度 to 口述 (L) in the menu. Hold the IC recorder firmly and start recording. Hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is about an inch (2-3 cm) from the corner of your mouth, not directly in front of it. This minimizes the sound of your breath in the recordings, enabling maximum recognition accuracy. Note Avoid recording in a noisy place, such as on a subway platform, in order to obtain maximum recognition accuracy. 44 GB

45 Playing Back Transferred MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder You can play back MP3 files on your computer using the IC recorder. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing MP3 files using the IC recorder, is as follows. ICD-UX60 ICD-UX70 ICD-UX80 48 kbps 128 kbps 24 hr. (360 tracks) 48 hr. 20 min. (725 tracks) 96 hr. 50 min. (1452 tracks) 9 hr. (135 tracks) 18 hr. 5 min. (271 tracks) 36 hr. 20 min. (545 tracks) (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) * In the case where tracks of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder. 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 41). On the Windows screen; open My Computer and make sure that IC RECORDER has been newly recognized. On the Macintosh screen; make sure that a IC RECORDER drive is displayed on the desk top. 2 Copy the folder in which the MP3 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 the IC recorder. The IC recorder can recognize up to 500 folders. You can copy up to 999 files to one folder and up to 5000 files in total. 3 Remove the IC recorder from your computer, press /MENU, press the control key toward or to select the folder you want, and then press ENT. Utilizing Your Computer 4 Press or to select the file you want to play. 5 Press to start playback. 45 GB

46 6 Press (stop) to stop playback. To copy MP3 files (Drag and drop) Click and hold, drag, and then drop. Construction of folders and files The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown on page 47. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows: : Folder in which you can record using the IC recorder (They have been already made when you purchase the IC recorder.) : Playback only folders (They are displayed when MP3 files have been transferred to them using a computer.) Note You can record messages in up to 5 folders using the IC recorder. 46 GB

47 IC RECORDER Recordable folder VOICE FOLDER01 *1 The name of a 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-toremember name on the folder in advance. *2 The IC recorder can recognize up to three levels of folders copied to the IC recorder, that is, up to Folder 4 shown in the figure. *3 If you copy MP3 files separately, they are classified as being in 无文件夹. FOLDER05 Playback only folder Folder 1 *1 Folder 2 Folder 3 Folder 4 *2 Tips You can enter title name or artist name, etc., into MP3 files as ID3 tag information. The ID3 tag information can be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the software you use to make the MP3 files on your computer. You can display the ID3 tag information in sequence by pressing the control key toward or. Notes You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except VOICE folders) or files to the root directory that is located immediately below IC RECORDER on the computer. This is due to Windows system limitations. If no title name or artist name has been entered into the ID3 tag information, Unknown will be displayed. Utilizing Your Computer *3 47 GB

48 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device When the IC recorder is connected to your computer directly or using a USB connection support cable, image data or text data on the computer, as well as messages or files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored in the IC recorder. Your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment described on page 41 to use the IC recorder as a USB mass storage device. 48 GB

49 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. Symptom The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder does not operate. No sound comes from the speaker. Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in. The operation indicator does not light. 存储容量已满 is displayed and you cannot start recording. Remedy The HOLD switch is set. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that of the arrow. The battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 11). The battery is weak (page 12). The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch (page 8). The volume is turned down completely (page 23). Headphones are plugged in (page 24). If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the sound may come from the speaker. Unplug the headphones and then insert them securely. LED is set to 关 (page 38). Display the menu and set LED to 开. The memory is full. Erase some of the messages (page 29) or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer. Troubleshooting 49 GB

50 Symptom 文件存储已满 is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. Recording is interrupted. Noise is heard. Recording level is low. When recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or not strong enough. Playback speed is too fast or too slow. Remedy 99 messages have been recorded in the selected folder or 495 messages (when there are 5 folders) in total have been recorded. Therefore you cannot record another message, or move a message. Erase some of the messages (page 29) or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer. The VOR function (page 19) is activated. Set VOR to 关 in the menu (page 35). 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. 话筒灵敏度 (microphone sensitivity) is set to 口述 (L). Display the menu and set 话筒灵敏度 to 会议 (H) (page 35). Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the equipment connected to the IC recorder. 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 26, 36). --:-- is displayed. You have not set the clock (page 13). --y--m--d or --:-- is displayed on the 录音日期 display. The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the message when the clock was not set. 50 GB

51 Symptom There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode. The battery life is short. There is no battery power remaining after you have left the battery inserted for long time without using the IC recorder. The changed menu setting does not function. It takes a long time for the IC recorder to start. The IC recorder does not operate correctly. The IC recorder does not operate. Remedy The menu items displayed are different depending on the operation modes (stop mode, playback mode, and recording mode) (pages 33, 34). The battery life on page 12 is based on playback with the volume level set to 22 (using Sony alkaline battery LR03 (SG)). The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder. Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the battery is consumed slightly. The battery life in this case varies depending on humidity or other environmental conditions. Usually, the battery lasts about four months. If you do not intend to use the IC recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended that you remove the battery. If the battery is removed just after the menu setting is changed, the menu setting may not function. If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, it may take longer for the IC recorder to start. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display disappears. Take out the battery and insert it again (page 11). You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory (page 40). Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. Troubleshooting 51 GB

52 Error messages Error message 低电量电量不足存储容量已满文件存储已满文件已损坏请格式化本机系统无法继续处理 Cause/Remedy You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power. Prepare a new battery to replace the current one. Battery is exhausted. Replace the old battery with a new one. The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient. Erase some messages before recording. When there are already 99 messages in the selected folder or 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 selected file is damaged. The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer 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 re insert the battery. Save a backup copy of your data and format the IC recorder using the menu. 52 GB

53 Error message 请设置日期时间 文件不存在 过去的日期 / 时间 受保护文件 未知格式 操作失败 Cause/Remedy Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm. The selected folder does not have any messages. You cannot move a message or set the alarm, etc., because of this. You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time. The selected message is protected and is now a Reading 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 supports. You cannot move a message, because there is more than one folder that has files with same name. Change the file names. A message in the folder cannot be moved. 文件夹切换 If there are no MP3 files in the folder, no folders are displayed in the display window, therefore, the folder setting will be changed. 系统故障 A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the battery and re-insert it. Troubleshooting 53 GB

54 System limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time. You cannot display MP3 files in order. You cannot enter lowercase characters. You cannot specify the finishing point B. Cause/Remedy If you record messages in a mixture of ST, STSP, STLP, SP and LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum ST mode recording time to the maximum 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. If you have transferred MP3 files using your computer, those files may not be copied in order of transfer because of the System limitation. Depending on the combination of the characters used for the folder name that was made on your computer, those characters may change to all capitals. You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point A that has been set. 54 GB

55 Additional Information Recording with Other Equipment Tape recorder, etc. To (headphone) jack To audio input connector * Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) RK-G139 HG RK-G136 HG To the IC recorder Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) To the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Note Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (minijack, stereo) of other equipment using an audio connecting cable*. Additional Information 55 GB

56 Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 1.5 V DC. Use one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery. 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. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the battery and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. 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. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on a tape recorder or to a computer, etc. 56 GB