Sony ICD-UX200 - Digital Flash Voice Recorder, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...tions Printed in China ICD UX200 UX300 UX200F UX300F Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Messages Listening to the FM Radio About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting ...

Page 2: ...ction against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to ...

Page 3: ...iego CA 92127 USA Telephone Number 858 942 2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The recorded music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit ...

Page 4: ...Listening 22 Erasing 26 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings 28 Selecting the recording mode 28 Setting the microphone sensitivity 29 Cutting out low frequency the LCF function 31 Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function 32 Operating during Recording 34 Monitoring the recording 34 Dividing a message during recording 34 Recording via Other Devices...

Page 5: ... 69 About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 71 Menu Settings 72 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer 83 System requirements for your computer 83 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 84 Construction of folders and files 85 Copying Messages from the IC Recorder to Your Computer to Save Them 87 Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder a...

Page 6: ... AC outlet 96 Precautions 97 Specifications 99 System requirements 99 Design and specifications 100 Battery life 103 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 105 Error Messages 112 System Limitations 115 Display Window Guide 116 Index 119 Trademarks 122 ...

Page 7: ... size AAA rechargeable battery 1 Stereo headphones 1 USB connection support cable 1 If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly use the supplied USB connection support cable Battery case 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 ...

Page 8: ...play ENT enter button H folder button I MENU button J m microphone jack K i headphone jack L ERASE button M VOL volume button N repeat A B button O DIVIDE button Rear P Strap hole A strap is not supplied Q Speaker R USB slide lever S HOLD POWER switch T DPC SPEED CTRL switch U Battery compartment These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot Use it as a reference point for operations or to identif...

Page 9: ...s displayed It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge exhausted battery 1 You can also charge the battery by using an AC U50A USB AC adaptor not supplied etc 1 Insert a rechargeable battery Slide and lift the battery compartment lid insert one NH AAA rechargeable battery with correct polarity and close the lid 2 Insert the USB connector of the IC recorder into the USB port of a compute...

Page 10: ...r details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer 2 Make sure that the display of the IC recorder turns off 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer and slide the USB lever in the direction of the arrow to retract the USB connector 1 This is an approximation for the time it takes to charge from no rem...

Page 11: ...s IC recorder When replacing the battery messages recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the battery When replacing the battery the clock continues moving for about 3 minutes after you remove the battery When to charge replace the battery The battery indicator on the display shows the battery condition Battery remain indication Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the...

Page 12: ...ER for more than 2 seconds and Power Off is displayed z Tips When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time we recommend to turn off the IC recorder When you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for a certain length of time the auto power off function will take effect The length of time before auto power off is set to 10min when you purchase the IC recorder You can ...

Page 13: ...inutes Set Date Time appears and then the year section flashes in the display window Setting the clock after recharging the battery 1 Press v or V on the control button to set the year month day hour and minute in sequence and then press N ENT 2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display Setting the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode you can set the clock using the...

Page 14: ...1m1d and then press N ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to set the year month day hour and minute in sequence and then press N ENT 4 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display P Note If you do not press N ENT within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode To display the current date and t...

Page 15: ...c from 3 languages 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Detail Menu and then press N ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Language and then press N ENT 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the language that you want to use and then press N ENT N ENT MENU v V ...

Page 16: ...16GB You can select the following languages English Español Spanish Français French ...

Page 17: ...ked Unlocking the buttons Slide the HOLD POWER switch towards the center so that all buttons will be unlocked P Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording all the functions of the buttons are locked to prevent accidental operation To stop recording cancel the HOLD function first z Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button You c...

Page 18: ...urn on the power Selecting a folder 1 Press to display the folder selection window 2 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder in which you want to record messages FOLDER01 10 There are 10 folders already available when you purchase the IC recorder 3 Press N ENT v V N ENT ...

Page 19: ... Doing so may damage the data 1 Press z REC PAUSE in the stop mode The operation indicator lights in red You do not need to press and hold z REC PAUSE while recording The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message 2 Turn the built in microphones in the direction of the source to be recorded 1 Press x STOP Accessing appears on the display and the IC recorder stops at...

Page 20: ...operation indicator flashes in red and flashes in the display window release pause and resume recording Press z REC PAUSE again Recording resumes from that point To stop recording after pausing recording press x STOP review the current recording instantly Press N ENT Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the message just recorded review during recording Press and hold on the co...

Page 21: ...21GB Basic Operations ...

Page 22: ...tarts exit HOLD mode and turn on the power To start playback 1 Press 2 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder 3 Press on the control button 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the message you want to play v V v V ...

Page 23: ...s N ENT Playback will start soon and the operation indicator will light in green When LED is set to OFF in the menu page 80 the operation indicator does not light 6 Press VOL to adjust the volume 1 Press x STOP Operation indicator N ENT VOL x STOP ...

Page 24: ...ing of the current message Press on the control button once go back to previous messages Press on the control button repeatedly During the stop mode keep the button pressed to go back the messages continuously skip to the next message Press on the control button once skip to the succeeding messages Press on the control button repeatedly During the stop mode keep the button pressed to skip the mess...

Page 25: ... recorded Recording time Time recorded C Remaining recording time 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 min...

Page 26: ...g a message exit HOLD mode and turn on the power Selecting a message and erasing it 1 Select the message you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode 2 Press ERASE Erase appears with the message title 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Execute ERASE v V ...

Page 27: ...first page 58 and then proceed with the same steps from the beginning 4 Press N ENT Erasing appears in the display window and the selected message will be erased When a message is erased the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages 1 Select Cancel in step 3 of Selecting a message and erasing it and then press N ENT N ENT N ENT ...

Page 28: ... recorder is in the stop mode or the FM radio mode 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press v or V on the control button to select REC Mode and then press N ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select ST STSP STLP SP or LP and then press N ENT 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode N ENT MENU v V x STOP ...

Page 29: ...menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed ST High quality stereo recording mode 44 1 kHz 192 kbps You can record with stereo high quality sound STSP Standard play stereo recording mode 44 1 kHz 128 kbps You can record with stereo sound STLP Long play stereo recording mode 22 05 kHz 48 kbps You can record for a longer time with stereo sound SP Standard play monaural recording mode 44 1 kHz 3...

Page 30: ...ophone sensitivity is set to High when you purchase the IC recorder S High To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound such as a recording made in a spacious room High To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting such as a recording made in a conference room or during interviews Low To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth a sound near the IC recor...

Page 31: ...an record a message more clearly 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press v or V on the control button to select LCF Low Cut and then press N ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select ON and then press N ENT The LCF function is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel the LCF function Set LCF Low ...

Page 32: ...ds 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press v or V on the control button to select VOR and then press N ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select ON and then press N ENT The VOR function is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode 5 Press z REC PAUSE and appear in the display window The recording pauses whe...

Page 33: ... step 3 P Note The VOR function is affected by the sound around you Set Mic Sensitivity 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 OFF in the menu ...

Page 34: ... can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL but the recording level is fixed Dividing a message during recording You can divide a message during recording so that the message is divided into two parts and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message Once a message is divided you cannot re combine the divided messages i headphone jack VOL DIVIDE ...

Page 35: ...ed as two messages however recording continues without stopping z Tip You can divide the currently recorded message during recording pause P Note When you divide a message into two at the point of division the end of the first message and the beginning of the second message may be interrupted Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 v Message is divided Message2 andMessage 3are recorded without stopping ...

Page 36: ...s N ENT 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode 4 Press z REC PAUSE to start recording The built in microphones are 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 z Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM ...

Page 37: ...ion 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 or the line condition We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any inconvenience even if you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder Recording from other equipment You can make music files without using the compu...

Page 38: ... to select SYNC REC and then press N ENT 4 Press v or V on the control button to select ON and then press N ENT 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode 6 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 m microphone jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable page 41 Select Inp...

Page 39: ...ing again as a new message when sound is detected P Notes During synchronized recording you cannot divide a message page 34 and you cannot pause recording page 20 Depending on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder the synchronized recording function may not operate properly due to a difference in the audio input level To record without using the synchronized recording function 1 Pres...

Page 40: ...k of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable page 41 Select Input appears in the display window If Select Input is not displayed set it in the menu page 82 7 Press v or V on the control button to select Audio IN and then press N ENT 8 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode 9 Press z REC PAUSE to start recording The built in microphones are automatically cut off and the sound from the connected...

Page 41: ...Note When recording from other equipment the microphone sensitivity cannot be adjusted To the IC recorder To the other equipment RK G139 Stereo mini plug without resistor Mini plug monaural without resistor RK G136 Stereo mini plug without resistor Stereo mini plug without resistor ...

Page 42: ...ion 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 on the control button during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback To search backward Review Press and hold on the control button during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback The IC recorder s...

Page 43: ... than the last one go to the beginning of the next message and play backward to the desired point Playing back a message repeatedly During playback press and hold N ENT until 1 appears The selected message will be played back repeatedly To resume normal playback press N ENT again Adjusting the playback speed the DPC function Rear Front When you set the DPC Digital Pitch Control function to ON you ...

Page 44: ... button when the IC recorder is in the playback mode Every time the button is pressed you can decrease the speed by 5 for from 0 to 50 and 10 for between 100 and 0 To resume normal playback Slide the DPC SPEED CTRL switch to OFF P Notes You can only adjust the playback speed between 0 and 50 when messages are recorded as WMA AAC LC files When any one message is played back repeatedly by pressing a...

Page 45: ...ss MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Play Mode and then press N ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select 1 ALL 1 or ALL and then press N ENT 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode N ENT MENU v V x STOP ...

Page 46: ...P To change the segment specified for A B Repeat playback During A B Repeat playback press repeat A B again to specify a new starting point A Then specify a new finishing point B as in step 2 P Note You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point A that has been set 1 A message is played back Messages in one folder are played back continuously ALL All the messages are played bac...

Page 47: ...the stop or playback mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Noise Cut and then press N ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select ON and then press N ENT 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode P Notes The effect of the noise cut function may be different depending on the condition of the recorded voice When you are using the built in speake...

Page 48: ...he control button to select Effect and then press N ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select effect you want for the playback and then press N ENT 4 If you select Custom you can press v or V on the control button to adjust the sound level for each band Press or on the control button to move to the band on the left or right 5 Press N ENT to close the custom setting window 6 Press x STOP t...

Page 49: ... to ON in the menu this setting is invalid Pop Stresses middle ranges ideal for vocals Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for lively sound Bass1 Emphasizes the bass sound Bass2 Emphasizes the bass sound even more Custom You can design your own custom sound level for 5 bands of EQ OFF The Effect function does not work ...

Page 50: ...same time every day You can set a maximum of 30 alarms 1 Select the message you want to play back with an alarm 2 Enter the alarm setting mode 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Alarm and then press N ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select New and then press N...

Page 51: ...indow To change the alarm setting 1 Select Alarm List in the menu then press N ENT The alarm list is displayed 2 Press v or V on the control button to select the item you want to change then press N ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Edit then press N ENT 4 Select Date a day of the week or Daily then press N ENT 5 Set the date and time and press N ENT Executing then your settings a...

Page 52: ...any button P Notes You can set only one alarm each one message When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded you cannot set the alarm The alarm sounds even if you set Beep to OFF in the menu page 80 If the alarm time comes during recording the alarm will sound after the recording is finished will flash when the alarm time comes If the alarm time comes while you are updating data the ...

Page 53: ... 2 Press N ENT to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode A message from the IC recorder will be recorded on the piece of equipment connected 3 Press x STOP on the IC recorder and the connected equipment at the same time to stop recording Optional audio connecting cables not supplied Tape recorder etc x STOP N ENT i headphone jack To the IC recorder To...

Page 54: ...54GB P Note Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information ...

Page 55: ...the stop mode 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Erase All and then press N ENT 4 Press v or V on the control button to select Execute and then press N ENT Erasing appears in the display window and all messages in the selected folder will be erased 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel erasing Select Ca...

Page 56: ...when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Move and then press N ENT The message to be moved will be played back 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder that you want to move the message into and then press N ENT Executing is displayed and the message is moved to the last position in t...

Page 57: ...iting Messages When you move a message to another folder the original message in the previous folder will be deleted 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode To cancel moving the message Press x STOP before step 4 ...

Page 58: ...e total number of messages in the folder reaches the maximum number allowed 1 Press DIVIDE while you are playing back the message you want to divide Divide appears with the message title 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Execute and then press N ENT Dividing appears a new number is added to the newer part of the divided message and the message numbers of the following messages will be...

Page 59: ... WMA AAC LC file transferred from a computer Once a message is divided you cannot combine divided messages using the IC recorder If you divide a message with an alarm setting the same alarm setting remains only with the former message divided You may not be able to divide a message at the beginning or at the end of the message because of system limitations To play the divided message Press or on t...

Page 60: ...one when listening to the radio P Note During FM reception you cannot charge the battery 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press v or V on the control button to select FM Radio and then press N ENT The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode 3 Press v or V on the control button to select frequency N ENT MENU v V ...

Page 61: ...r on the control button repeatedly to change the frequency step by step Display when listening to the FM radio Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones During FM reception or FM recording you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones using the menu 1 During FM reception or FM recording press MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the...

Page 62: ...ess N ENT The FM radio output is set to Headphones when you purchase the IC recorder 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio You can set the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio The menu mode window will be displayed N ENT MENU v V x STOP ...

Page 63: ...Select DX when the IC recorder reception status is not good due to a weak signal Recording FM broadcasts 1 Tune in the station you want to record 2 Press z REC PAUSE to start recording 3 Press x STOP to stop recording DX Normally select this setting LOCAL When there is interference or collapsing caused by a intense electric field around the transmitting antenna of the broadcasting station etc sele...

Page 64: ...d 2 Press v or V on the control button to select Auto Preset and then press N ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Execute and then press N ENT The IC recorder automatically scans for available radio frequencies and the stations will be stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones While presetting FM radio stations automatically the preset number ready to be assigne...

Page 65: ...rs stored until you press the x STOP button remain in memory Switching the scanning sensitivity You can set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio The menu mode window will be displayed N ENT MENU v V x STOP ...

Page 66: ...t Scan Sensitivity and then press N ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select High SCAN H or Low SCAN L and then press N ENT The scanning sensitivity is set to High SCAN H when you purchase the IC recorder 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode ...

Page 67: ...eset and store on the preset number When the station you want to tune in is not a preset station P is displayed In this case you can register it with the new preset number 2 Press N ENT The preset number frequency and Set will be displayed on the display 3 Press v or V on the control button to select Execute and then press N ENT The station will be stored in memory N ENT v V ...

Page 68: ...tton to select FM Radio and then press N ENT The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode 3 Press v or V on the control button to select preset number 4 Press or on the control button repeatedly until the preset number you want is displayed When you press and hold or on the control button the preset numbers change rapidly 5 Press x STOP to turn the FM radio off N ENT MENU v V x STOP ...

Page 69: ...d 2 Press v or V on the control button to select FM Radio and then press N ENT The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode 3 To tune in a station press or on the control button repeatedly until the preset number you want to erase is displayed 4 Press N ENT The preset number frequency and Erase will be displayed on the display 5 Press v or V on the control button repeatedly to select Execute and then ...

Page 70: ...70GB The preset number will be changed to P ...

Page 71: ...tting and then press N ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select the setting that you want to set and then press N ENT 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode P Note If you do not press any button for 1 minute the menu mode is automatically cancelled and the window will return to the normal display To return to the previous window Press on the control button during menu mode To exit the menu...

Page 72: ...ty S High High Low a a LCF Low Cut ON OFF a a VOR ON OFF a a Noise Cut ON OFF a a Effect Pop Rock Jazz Bass1 Bass2 Custom OFF a a Easy Search ON OFF a a Play Mode 1 ALL 1 ALL a a Display Elapsed Time Remain Time REC Date REC Time a a a a Alarm New List Pattern a Protect Execute Cancel a Move Folder to be moved a a Erase All Execute Cancel a FM Radio a Auto Preset Execute Cancel a DX LOCAL DX LOCAL...

Page 73: ...ED ON OFF a Backlight ON OFF a Language English Español Spanish Français French a USB Charge ON OFF a Auto Power Off 5min 10min 30min 60min a Select Input MIC IN Audio IN a SYNC REC ON OFF a Format Execute Cancel a Menu items Settings Operation mode a the setting can be made the setting cannot be made Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode FM radio mode FM radio recording mode for ICD UX200F UX300...

Page 74: ...away from the IC recorder or a low sound such as a recording made in a spacious room High To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting such as a recording made in a conference room or during interviews Low To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth a sound near the IC recorder or a loud sound 29 LCF Low Cut Sets the LCF Low Cut Filter function to cut a low frequency to...

Page 75: ...ng soundless periods The VOR function is activated when z REC PAUSE is pressed OFF The VOR function does not work 32 Noise Cut Sets the noise cut function ON The distortion of very low and high frequencies which are outside the human voice range is reduced therefore you can hear the human voice more clearly OFF The noise cut function does not work 47 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page ...

Page 76: ... playing back messages using the built in speaker listening to the FM radio or when the noise cut function is set to ON in the menu the Effect function does not work 48 Easy Search Sets the easy search function ON You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing on the control button and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing on the control button This function is useful when attempting to loc...

Page 77: ...ayed back repeatedly Messages in one folder are played back repeatedly ALL All the messages are played back repeatedly 45 Display Changes the display mode Elapsed Time Elapsed playback time of one message Remain Time During stop or playback the remaining time of the message During recording the available recording time REC Date Date recorded REC Time Time recorded Menu items Settings Initial setti...

Page 78: ...he selected message is played back 50 Protect Protect the selected message to prevent the message from being erased divided or being moved Execute Protect the selected message If you specify a message that has already been protected cancel the protection Cancel Set Protection or Erase Protection is not executed Move The selected message will be moved to the selected folder Before attempting to mov...

Page 79: ...nd the transmitting antenna of the broadcasting station etc select this setting P Note Select DX when the IC recorder reception status is not good due to a weak signal 62 Scan Sensitivity Sets the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations High SCAN H The scanning sensitivity is set to high Low SCAN L The scanning sensitivity is set to low 65 Audio Output During FM reception or FM reco...

Page 80: ...een accepted or an error has occurred OFF No beep sound will be heard P Note The alarm sounds even if you set Beep to OFF in the menu LED Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation ON During recording or playback the operation indicator lights or flashes OFF The operation indicator does not light or flash even during operation P Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer th...

Page 81: ...on or not ON The battery will be charged OFF The battery will not be charged P Note If you use a USB AC adaptor not supplied to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet you can charge battery regardless this setting 9 Auto Power Off If the IC recorder is on and left for the period you have set the IC recorder turns off automatically 5min The IC recorder will be turned off after approx 5 minutes 10...

Page 82: ... recording again as a new message when any sound is detected ON The synchronized recording function is activated OFF The synchronized recording function is cancelled 37 Format Sets the formatting of the drive Execute Formatting appears and the drive will be formatted Cancel The drive will not be formatted P Notes Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory When the memory is forma...

Page 83: ...recorded on the IC recorder to save them Copying music files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back page 88 You can copy MP3 WMA AAC LC files saved on your computer by a simple drag drop operation when you connect the IC recorder to your computer You can also play back the copied files Using the IC recorder as USB memory data storage function page 91 You can store image data or te...

Page 84: ...he computer as soon as the connection is made While the IC recorder is connected to the computer Connecting is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder If you cannot insert the USB connector of the IC recorder into the USB port of a computer directly use the supplied USB connection support cable P Notes If you connect more than two USB devices to your computer normal operation will not b...

Page 85: ...om the computer when you are not using the IC recorder connected to the computer Construction of folders and files If you connect the IC recorder to your computer you can see the structure of folders and files on the computer screen IC RECORDER Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder Folder transferred from your computer VOICE FOLDER01 FOLDER10 Conversation 1 MUSIC POP OLDIES 1 3 2 ...

Page 86: ...r name title artist name and or file name using a computer The title or artist name etc registered in the music files 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 music files on your computer You can display the information in sequence by pressing v or V on the control button page 89 P Notes You cannot copy 511 or more...

Page 87: ...DER to the local disc on your computer z To copy a message or a folder Drag and drop 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer page 94 If you wish to create a CD use a commercially available CD burner software application a CD burner software application installed on your computer or Windows Media Player For details about operations for the CD burner software application or Windows Media Pla...

Page 88: ... page 99 Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder drag and drop 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer page 84 2 Copy the folder in which the music files are stored to the IC recorder On the Windows screen using Explorer and on the Macintosh screen using Finder drag and drop the folder onto the IC recorder The IC recorder can recognize up to 500 folders You can copy up to 999...

Page 89: ...n order of transfer because of system limitations If you copy music files from your computer to the IC recorder one by one you can display and play back the music files in copied order Display when playing back a music file Press v or V on the control button to check the music file information during playback z Tip You can change the folder name title artist name and or file name using a computer ...

Page 90: ...ing the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control function You can adjust a playback speed between 100 and 50 of normal speed in the menu You can only adjust the playback speed between 0 and 50 when messages are recorded as WMA AAC LC files For details see page 43 Selecting a sound effect You can cut the noise or set a effect such as Pop Rock Jazz Bass1 Bass2 or Custom for the playback item in ...

Page 91: ...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 specified system requirements to use the IC recorder as USB memory For details on the system requirements see page 99 ...

Page 92: ...w nuance com P 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 ...

Page 93: ...using the IC recorder the following tips will help you obtain maximum recognition accuracy Set REC Mode to ST STSP STLP or SP in the menu When creating a user speech file training set REC Mode to the mode you normally use for voice recognition software Set Mic Sensitivity to Low in the menu Hold the IC recorder firmly and start recording Hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is about an inch...

Page 94: ...ick Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device The icon can be different on different operating systems On the Macintosh screen drag the IC RECORDER on the desktop to Trash and drop it there For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer 3 Make sure that the display of the IC recorder turns off 4 Disconnect the IC recorder...

Page 95: ...xhausted battery P Note Your dealer may not handle some of the optional accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information 1 Connect the USB AC adaptor not supplied to an AC outlet 2 Slide the USB lever of the IC recorder and connect the IC recorder to a USB AC adaptor While the battery is charging the remaining battery indicator are displayed in an animation Now you can use the IC recorde...

Page 96: ... lights or flashes in red or accessing data the operation indicator flashes in orange the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to the AC outlet the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the AC outlet Doing so may damage the data If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data ...

Page 97: ...our pocket and go to the bathroom etc When you bend down the unit may drop into the water and may get wet When you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed to rain snow or humidity In circumstances where you get sweaty If you touch the unit with wet hands or if you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty clothes the unit may get wet You may feel pain in your ears if you use the headph...

Page 98: ... 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 ...

Page 99: ...tes Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated on the left Windows 98 or Linux etc is used 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system please access the support home page for the IC recorder U S A http www sony com recordersupport Canada http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport http f...

Page 100: ...1 The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported Not all encoders are supported Bit rate and sampling frequencies 2 for WMA files Bit rate 32 kbps 192 kbps 3 VBR Sampling frequencies 44 1 kHz 2 WMA Ver 8 Class2A is compatible however MBR Multi Bit Rate Lossless Professional and Voice are not supported This IC recorder cannot play back DRM protected contents Not all enco...

Page 101: ...and controls JEITA 5 36 6 mm 98 5 mm 14 6 mm 1 1 2 in 4 in 19 32 in Mass JEITA 5 Approx 58 g 2 oz including NH AAA rechargeable battery 5 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Supplied accessories See page 7 Optional accessories Active speaker SRS M50 Electret condenser microphone ECM CS10 ECM CZ10 ECM DS70P ECM DS30P ECM TL1 Au...

Page 102: ... 133 hr 55 min 535 hr 45 min ICD UX300 UX300F 44 hr 40 min 67 hr 178 hr 40 min 268 hr 5 min 1 072 hr 25 min hr hours min minutes 6 When you are going to record continuously for a long time you may have to replace the battery with a new one in the midst of recording For details on the battery life see page 103 7 The maximum recording time varies if you record messages in mixed recording mode ...

Page 103: ... Approx 21 hr Approx 20 hr 30 min Playback using the headphones Approx 42 hr Approx 43 hr 30 min Approx 49 hr 30 min Approx 50 hr Approx 53 hr 30 min Approx 43 hr 30 min FM recording Approx 3 hr 30 min Approx 4 hr 30 min Approx 4 hr Approx 4 hr Approx 5 hr FM reception Approx 6 hr hr hours min minutes Recording mode ST 2 STSP 3 STLP 4 SP 5 LP 6 Music file 128 kbps 44 1 kHz Recording Approx 11 hr A...

Page 104: ...al standard play recording mode 6 LP Monaural long play recording mode 7 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 15 Playback using the headphones Approx 63 hr Approx 67 hr Approx 75 hr 30 min Approx 75 hr Approx 83 hr Approx 67 hr FM recording Approx 3 hr 30 min Approx 4 hr 30 min Approx 4 hr Approx 4 hr Approx 5 hr FM reception Approx 7 hr 30 min hr hours...

Page 105: ... operation for a certain length of time the auto power off function will take effect The length of time before auto power off is set to 10min when you purchase the IC recorder You can select the length of time before auto power off in the menu page 81 Display does not disappear Display appears blurred Remove the protective film on the display window before you use the IC recorder The IC recorder d...

Page 106: ...rded in the selected folder or 990 messages when there are 10 folders in total have been recorded Therefore you cannot record another message or move a message Erase some of the messages page 26 or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer Recording is interrupted The VOR function is activated Set VOR to OFF in the menu page 32 Noise is heard An object such as your finger etc ac...

Page 107: ...ssage because of system limitations You cannot divide or move a message other than the one recorded using the IC recorder MP3 WMA AAC LC file transferred from a computer If you divide a message frequently the unit may become unable to divide the message further When recording from other equipment the input level is too strong or not strong enough Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to th...

Page 108: ...et Auto Power Off to a short span in the menu page 81 you can prevent the battery from being consumed due to forgetting to turn the IC recorder off There is no battery power remaining when you disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor after you have left the IC recorder connected for long time fully charged Once the battery is full charged it is not recharged automatically even if you lea...

Page 109: ...ature of 5 C 35 C The battery life of the rechargeable battery is short You are using the rechargeable battery in an environment with a temperature of under 5 C Charge the battery in an environment with a temperature of 5 C 35 C The IC recorder has not been used for a certain time Charge and discharge the rechargeable battery using the IC recorder several times Replace the old one with new recharg...

Page 110: ...e the battery with new one page 9 Move the unit away from the TV The picture of your TV becomes unstable If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna move the IC recorder away from the TV You cannot receive FM radio stations or a lot of static is heard The headphones are not connected the headphone cord is the FM antenna Connect the headphones to the i headphone jack an...

Page 111: ...d USB connection support cable Connect the IC recorder directly to your computer or use the supplied USB connection support cable Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described on page 99 Depending on the USB port position the IC recorder may not be recognized If this happens try another port The file transferred from your computer cannot be played back T...

Page 112: ...ber of the file stored in the IC recorder becomes maximum you cannot record a new message Erase some messages before recording a message File Damaged You cannot play or edit messages because the data of the selected file is damaged Format Error 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...

Page 113: ...s now a Reading only file You cannot erase it Cancel the protection on the IC recorder or cancel Read only on your computer to edit the message using the IC recorder Unknown Data This data is not in a file format that is supported by the IC recorder The IC recorder supports MP3 files mp3 WMA files wma and AAC LC files m4a See Design and specifications on page 100 You cannot play back copyright pro...

Page 114: ...efore the folder setting will be changed System Error A system error other than the above has occurred Remove the battery and re insert it Invalid when Noise Cut is ON When the Noise Cut is set to ON in the menu the setting of the Effect menu does not work Cancel the noise cut setting Error message Cause Remedy ...

Page 115: ...limitations If you copy music files from your computer to the IC recorder one by one you can display and play back the music files in copied order A message music file is automatically divided The message music file has reached the maximum size limit 1 GB therefore it is automatically divided You cannot enter lower case characters Depending on the combination of the characters used for the folder ...

Page 116: ...onds 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 D Operation mode indicator Displays the following depending on the current operation mode stop playback recordi...

Page 117: ... is transferred from the computer MP3 files transferred WMA files transferred AAC LC files transferred Displays the following when the IC recorder cannot get the recording mode information Unknown F Selected message number Total number of messages in the folder G Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays the microphone sensitivity Recorded with the further high recording level Recorded with the hi...

Page 118: ...ustom M Repeat playback Appears when one message is played back repeatedly Appears when messages in one folder are played back repeatedly Appears when all the messages are played back repeatedly Display when listening to the FM radio for ICD UX200F UX300F only N FM indicator O Radio frequency P Preset number Q Receiver sensitivity LOCAL DX ...

Page 119: ...ying music files 88 Cue Review 42 D Dividing a message 34 58 DPC Digital Pitch Control 43 E Easy Search 42 72 76 Editing messages 55 Erase all 55 Erasing 26 Error messages 112 F FM Radio Audio Output 61 73 79 Auto Preset 64 72 79 DX LOCAL 62 72 79 Listening to the FM Radio 60 72 79 Scan Sensitivity 65 73 79 Folder 18 22 56 85 H HOLD 17 HOLD POWER switch 12 17 I Index to parts and controls Display ...

Page 120: ... 79 Format 73 82 Language 73 81 LCF Low Cut 72 74 LED 73 80 Making settings 71 Menu settings 72 Mic Sensitivity 72 74 Move 72 78 Noise Cut 72 75 Play Mode 72 77 Protect 72 78 REC Mode 72 74 Scan Sensitivity 73 79 Select Input 73 82 SYNC REC 73 82 Time Display 73 80 USB Charge 73 81 VOR 72 75 Microphone sensitivity 29 72 74 Monitoring the recording 34 Moving a message 56 72 78 MP3 files 100 N Noise...

Page 121: ...er equipment 53 Remaining battery indicator 11 Review 20 S Selecting the sound effect 48 72 76 Setting the clock 13 Setting the language 15 73 81 SP 29 72 74 102 103 Specifications 99 ST 29 72 74 102 103 STLP 29 72 74 102 103 STSP 29 72 74 102 103 Synchronized recording 38 73 82 System Limitations 115 T Troubleshooting 105 U USB AC adaptor 95 USB Memory 91 V Voice recognition software 92 VOR Voice...

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