Sony Microcassette Recorder ICD SX20 User Manual

3-259-112-11(1)  
IC Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
ICD-SX20/SX30/SX40  
©2004 Sony Corporation  
 
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Table of Contents  
Getting Started  
Step 1: Installing the Batteries ............................................................................. 6  
Replacing the Batteries ................................................................................. 7  
Step 2: Setting the Clock ...................................................................................... 8  
Basic Operations  
Recording Messages ............................................................................................ 10  
Tips for Using the Built-in Microphone ................................................... 13  
Using Convenient Functions while Recording ....................................... 14  
Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment .................... 16  
Recording with an External Microphone ................................................. 16  
Recording from Other Equipment ............................................................ 16  
Recording with Other Equipment ............................................................ 17  
Playing Back Messages ....................................................................................... 18  
Using the Display Window ................................................................................ 23  
Selecting the Display Mode ............................................................................... 26  
Turning off the Display............................................................................... 28  
Various Ways of Playback  
Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound  
— Digital Voice Up function ..................................................................... 29  
Adjusting the Playback Speed  
— DPC (Digital Pitch Control) ................................................................. 30  
Adding a Bookmark ............................................................................................ 32  
Playing Back the Specified Section Repeatedly — A-B Repeat .................... 33  
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Editing Messages  
Adding a Recording ............................................................................................ 34  
Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message ...................... 34  
Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback ................................ 35  
Erasing Messages ................................................................................................ 36  
Erasing Messages one by one .................................................................... 36  
Erasing All Messages in a Folder .............................................................. 38  
Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages .................................... 39  
Dividing a Message ..................................................................................... 39  
Combining Messages .................................................................................. 41  
Moving Messages to a Different Folder ........................................................... 42  
Adding Priority Mark(s)  
— Priority Mark Function .......................................................................... 43  
Adding Priority Mark(s) in the Stop Mode ............................................. 43  
Adding Priority Mark(s) during Playback .............................................. 44  
Other Functions  
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ........................... 45  
Turning off the OPR Indicator (LED) ............................................................... 49  
Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD Function ................................... 50  
Using an Adding Recording .............................................................................. 51  
Changing the Settings — MENU ...................................................................... 52  
Using the ”Digital Voice Editor“ Software ...................................................... 55  
Additional Information  
Precautions ........................................................................................................... 57  
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 58  
Error Messages of the IC Recorder ........................................................... 61  
System Limitations ...................................................................................... 63  
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 64  
Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................... 65  
Index ...................................................................................................................... 67  
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BGetting Started  
Step 1: Installing the Batteries  
1
Slide and lift the battery compartment lid.  
2
Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct  
polarity, and close the lid.  
If the battery compartment lid is  
accidentally detached, attach it  
as illustrated.  
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time,  
or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a  
certain period of time. Please refer to steps 3 to 6 in “Step 2: Setting the  
Clock” on pages 8 and 9 to set the date and time.  
Using on house current (excluding the Korean and the  
People’s Republic of China models)  
Connect the AC power adaptor AC-E30HG (not  
supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack of the unit and to  
the wall outlet. Do not use any other AC power  
adaptor.  
Polarity of the plug  
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Replacing the Batteries  
The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition.  
Notes  
• Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.  
• When you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you  
remove the exhausted ones. Otherwise, the display may show the clock setting  
display or incorrect date and time when you re-insert the batteries. In this  
case, set the date and time again. The recorded messages and alarm setting,  
however, will remain.  
• Do not charge dry batteries.  
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to  
prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.  
Battery remain indication  
:
Replace both of the two batteries with new ones.  
m
:
The unit will stop operation.  
Battery life (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG))  
(Recording mode:)  
In continuous recording: Approx. 11 hours Approx. 14 hours Approx. 16.5 hours  
In continuous playback: Approx. 9.5 hours Approx. 13.5 hours Approx. 15 hours  
ST (Stereo)  
SP  
LP  
* When playing back through the internal speaker with the medium volume  
level  
* The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.  
Note on the “ACCESS” message  
The unit is accessing data while  
“ACCESS“ appears in the display  
window or the OPR indicator flashes in  
orange. While accessing, do not remove  
the batteries or AC adaptor (excluding  
the Korean and the People’s Republic of  
China models). Doing so may damage  
the data.  
Note  
If the unit is required to process excessive amount of data, “ACCESS” may be  
displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the unit.  
Wait until the message disappears before starting operation.  
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Step 2: Setting the Clock  
You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and  
time.  
Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time,  
or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a  
certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 4.  
Jog lever  
Press up (>).  
Turn toward MENU.  
Press the center  
(xB).  
Press down (.).  
1
2
Turn the jog lever toward  
MENU.  
The menu mode will be displayed in  
the display window.  
Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select “SET DATE”.  
3
4
Press the jog lever (xB).  
The date and time setting window is  
displayed. The year digits will flash.  
Set the date.  
1 Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select the digits of  
the year.  
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2 Press the jog lever (xB).  
The month digits will flash.  
3 Set the month and day in  
sequence, then press the jog lever  
(xB).  
The hour digits will flash.  
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Set the time.  
1 Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select the digits of  
the hour.  
2 Press the jog lever (xB).  
The minute digits will flash.  
3 Set the minute.  
4 Press the jog lever (xB).  
The menu mode will be  
displayed again.  
Note  
If you do not press the jog lever  
(xB) for more than one minute,  
the clock setting mode is cancelled  
and the window will return to  
normal display.  
6
Turn the jog lever toward  
MENU.  
The window will return to normal  
display.  
1 If the unit is left unused for more than 3  
seconds in the stop mode after the clock  
is set, the display will show the current  
time (page 26).  
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BBasic Operations  
Recording Messages  
You can record the maximum of 99 messages in each of the three (A, B,  
and C) folders. You can record messages in the following three ways:  
• Add a recording behind the last recorded message  
• Add a recording to a previously recorded message (page 34)  
Add an overwrite recording (page 35)  
This section explains how to add a recording behind the last recorded  
message.  
11:30, November 1 12:00, November 1 10:00, November 2  
Meet Mr. Brown at  
2 p.m. tomorrow.  
Don’t forget  
to call Mary  
Make remittance  
at ABC bank  
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space  
9:00, November 4  
Send a card to  
Miss Smith  
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4  
Recorded after the last  
recorded message  
Maximum recording time  
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. You can  
record messages for the maximum recording time in a single folder.  
Recording mode:  
ST*  
SP**  
LP***  
ICD-SX20  
1hr 25 min.  
4 hr 20 min.  
11 hr 35 min.  
ICD-SX30  
ICD-SX40  
2 hr 50 min.  
5 hr 50 min.  
8 hr 50 min.  
17 hr 50 min.  
23 hr 40 min.  
47 hr 35 min.  
* ST: Stereo recording mode  
(hr: hours/min.: minutes)  
** SP: Standard play recording mode (monaural sound)  
***LP: Long play recording mode (monaural sound)  
Notes  
• To record in better sound quality, select the ST mode. For switching the  
recording mode, see page 53.  
Before making a long recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 7).  
• The maximum recording time and the number of messages you can make  
varies depending on the conditions of use.  
• To avoid replacing batteries during long time recording, use the AC power  
adaptor (not supplied) (excluding the Korean and the People’s Republic of  
China models).  
• Depending on the areas, available models may differ.  
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Select the folder.  
1
2
Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER  
repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, or C) in  
which you wish to record messages.  
Selected folder  
Start recording.  
1 Press zREC/REC PAUSE button.  
You do not need to keep pressing  
zREC/REC PAUSE while recording.  
Built-in  
microphone  
2 Speak into the built-in microphone.  
Recording mode  
Used memory indication  
OPR indicator  
(lights in red during  
recording**)  
Current message  
number  
Microphone  
sensitivity  
Counter display*  
* The display selected with the DISP in the menu (page 26) appears.  
**When the LED in the menu is set to “OFF”, the OPR indicator turns off (page 49).  
Notes  
• While the OPR indicator flashes or turns in orange, do not remove the  
batteries or the AC adaptor (excluding the Korean and the People’s Republic  
of China models). Doing so may damage the data.  
• Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs  
or scratches the unit during recording.  
Continued  
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Press  
                                                                     
xSTOP.  
                                                                     
Recording Messages (continued)  
Stop recording.  
3
The unit stops at the beginning of the current  
recording.  
If you do not change the folder after you stop  
recording, the next time you record you will  
record in the same folder.  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
pause recording*  
Press zREC/REC PAUSE.  
During recording pause, the OPR indicator  
flashes in red and “PAUSE” flashes in the  
display window.  
release pause and  
resume recording  
Press zREC/REC PAUSE again.  
Recording resumes from that point.  
(To stop recording after pausing  
recording, press xSTOP.)  
review the current  
recording instantly  
Press the jog lever (xB).  
Recording stops and playback starts from  
the beginning of the message just recorded.  
review during recording  
Keep pressing the jog lever down (.)  
during recording or recording pause.  
Recording stops and you can search  
backwards while listening to fast playback  
sound. After you release the jog lever,  
playback starts from that point. You can  
add an overwrite recording from that point.  
* 1 hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released  
and the unit goes into the stop mode.  
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Tips for Using the Built-in Microphone  
To record a sound centering on a specific direction  
To record a sound centering on a specific  
direction, slide the DIRECTNL switch to  
“ON” position. When you record a  
sound at a conference/meeting or in a  
spacious place etc., use this setting.  
Note  
The DIRECTNL switch functions only in the “SP” or  
“LP” recording mode. In the ST mode where the  
high-performance sound reproduction is important,  
sound is recorded in the stereo mode without regard  
to the DIRECTNL switch “ON”/“OFF” position. For  
details of recording modes, see page 53.  
DIRECTNL  
To record a sound not centering on a specific direction (all-  
directional recording)  
Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “OFF” position.  
To select the sensitivity of the built-in microphone  
You can select the microphone sensitivity by setting the SENS (page 53) in  
the menu according to the recording conditions:  
• H (high): To record a small sound at a meeting or in a quiet and/or  
spacious place.  
• L (low): To record for dictation or in a noisy place.  
You can change the SENS setting with the menu during recording.  
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Recording Messages (continued)  
Using Convenient Functions while Recording  
To monitor the recording  
When recording from the built-in microphone, you connect an ear receiver  
supplied or not supplied to the i (headphones) jack and monitor the  
recording from the connected ear receiver. You can adjust the volume with  
VOL +/–, but the recording level is fixed.  
Note  
If you turn up the volume excessively or place the ear receiver near the  
microphone while monitoring recording, the microphone may pick up the  
sound from the ear receiver, causing acoustic feedback (howling sound).  
Starting recording automatically in response to the sound  
— Advanced VOR function  
You can set the VOR (voice operated recording) function in the menu.  
With VOR set to “on”, recording starts when the recorder detects sound,  
and “VOR” appears in the display window. The recording pauses when  
no sound is detected, and “VOR PAUSE” appears. You can change the  
VOR setting with the menu during recording (page 53).  
Note  
VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set the SENS (page 53)  
according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you  
have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set the  
VOR to “OFF”.  
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Used memory indication  
During recording, the used memory indicator decreases one by one.  
When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the used memory  
indication flashes.  
When the remaining time reaches 1 minute, the used memory indication  
will flash in the display window regardless of the display mode (page 26).  
When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and “FULL” will  
be displayed with an alarm sound. To continue recording, first erase some  
of the messages (page 36).  
Note  
When you set the BEEP (page 54) to “OFF”, an alarm sound (beep) does not  
sound.  
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Recording with an External Microphone  
or Other Equipment  
You can record sound of an external microphone or other equipment (tape  
recorder, MiniDisc player, or etc.) with the IC recorder. Depending on the  
device you use, connect the IC recorder as follows. For available  
accessories, consult with your nearest Sony dealer.  
Recording with an External Microphone  
Connect an external microphone to  
the m (microphone) jack.  
When you connect an external  
microphone, the built-in  
mini-plug (stereo)  
microphone is automatically cut off.  
When a plug in power type  
microphone is connected, power is  
automatically supplied to the  
microphone from the IC recorder.  
Stereo  
microphone  
1 Recommended types of microphones  
You can use the ECM-CS10 Sony electret condenser microphone (not supplied).  
Recording from Other Equipment  
To record sound of other equipment with the IC recorder, connect the m  
(microphone) jack of the IC recorder to the earphone jack of other  
equipment (tape recorder etc.) by using a resistance audio connecting  
cable.  
Before you start recording, set the microphone sensitivity by setting the  
SENS (page 53) in the menu to “H” (high).  
Note  
If you use an audio connecting cable without a resistor, sound may be recorded  
interrupted. Make sure to use a resistance audio connecting cable.  
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Recording with Other Equipment  
To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the  
i (headphones) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector  
(minijack, stereo) of other equipment.  
mini-plug (stereo)  
Tape recorder, etc.  
mini-plug (stereo)  
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Playing Back Messages  
When playing back a previously recorded message, start from step 1.  
When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from  
step 3.  
Select the folder.  
1
Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER  
repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, or  
C) in which you wish to play messages.  
Selected folder  
Select the message number.  
2
Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display  
the desired message number.  
• Press up (>): for next message number.  
• Press down (.): for previous message number.  
Selected message number  
Counter display*  
The number of messages in a folder  
* The display selected with the DISP in the menu (page  
26) appears.  
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Start playback.  
i (headphones) jack  
3
1 Press the jog lever (xB).  
Counter display*  
2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/– .  
* The display selected with the DISP in the menu  
(page 26) appears.  
**When the LED in the menu is set to “OFF”, the OPR  
indicator turns off (page 49).  
OPR indicator  
(lights in green during  
playback**)  
After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next  
message.  
When the last message in a folder has been played back, the unit stops at  
the beginning of the last message.  
Listening in better sound quality  
You can enjoy better sound quality as follows:  
To listen from an ear receiver  
Connect the stereo ear receiver supplied or a stereo ear receiver (not  
supplied) mentioned in the “Specifications” (page 64) as optional  
accessories to the i (headphones) 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 i  
(headphones) jack.  
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Playing Back Messages (continued)  
Other operations  
To  
Do this  
stop at the current position  
(Playback Pause function)  
Press xSTOP or the jog lever (xB).  
To resume playback from that point,  
press the jog lever (xB) again.  
go back to the beginning  
of the current message*  
Press the jog lever down (.)  
once.**  
go back to previous  
messages  
Press the jog lever down (.)  
repeatedly. (During stop mode, keep the  
jog lever pressed to go back the  
messages continuously.)  
skip to the next message*  
Press the jog lever up (>) once.**  
skip to the succeeding messages Press the jog lever up (>) repeatedly.  
(During stop mode, keep the jog lever  
pressed to skip the messages  
continuously.)  
*
If you have set a bookmark on the message, the unit stops at the bookmark.  
** These operations are for when EASY-S is set to “OFF”. For operations when  
EASY-S is set to “on”, see page 54.  
Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible  
sound–Digital Voice Up function  
When you slide the VOICE UP switch to “ON”, low-level part of a  
recorded message is amplified, allowing you to hear even small voices  
more easily. By adjusting the overall recording to its optimum level, you  
can make playback sound well-balanced and more audible (page 29).  
Note  
Depending on the area you purchased the unit, the Digital Voice Up switch  
name shown on the unit may differ.  
Playing back a message rapidly or slowly — DPC (Digital  
Pitch Control)  
When you adjust the playback speed with the DPC in the menu (page 30),  
you can play back a message rapidly or slowly by sliding the DPC switch  
to “ON”. When you set the playback speed faster or slower of the normal  
speed, “FAST” or “SLOW” appears. You can change the setting during  
playback.  
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Locating quickly the point you wish to start playback (Easy  
Search)  
When EASY-S is set to “on” (page 54) in the menu, you can quickly locate  
the point you wish to start playback by pressing the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) repeatedly during playback or playback pause.  
You can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing the jog lever down (.)  
once, or advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing the jog lever up (>)  
once. This function is useful when locating a desired point in a long  
recording.  
Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)  
To search forward (Cue): Keep pressing the jog lever up (>) during  
playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback.  
To search backward (Review): Keep pressing the jog lever down  
(.) during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume  
playback.  
The unit searches at slow speed with playback sound. It is useful to check  
one word forward or behind. Then, if you keep pressing the jog lever up or  
down, the unit starts to search at higher speed. During cue/review, the  
counter will be displayed, regardless of the display mode setting (page 26).  
1 When playback is done to the end of the last message  
• When playback or fast playback is done to the end of the last message, “END”  
flashes for 5 seconds and the OPR indicator lights up in green. (You cannot  
hear the playback sound.)  
• When “END” stops flashing and the OPR indicator goes off, the unit will stop  
at the beginning of the last message.  
• If you keep pressing the jog lever down (.) while “END” is flashing, 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, keep pressing the jog lever up (>) to go to the end of the message  
and then press the jog lever down (.) while “END” is flashing 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.  
Continued  
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Playing Back Messages (continued)  
Playing back all messages in a folder continuously  
— Continuous Play  
When the CONT (page 54) is set to “on” in the menu, you can play back all  
the messages in a folder continuously. You can change the setting during  
playback.  
Playing back a message repeatedly — Repeat Play  
During playback, press the jog lever  
(xB) for more than one second.  
” will be displayed and the  
selected message will be played back  
repeatedly.  
To resume normal playback, press  
the jog lever (xB) again. To stop  
playback, press xSTOP.  
1 To play back the specified section repeatedly — A-B Repeat  
You can specify the start (A) and end (B) points and play back the specified  
section repeatedly (page 33).  
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Using the Display Window  
Parts in the display window  
1 Folder indication  
Displays the current folder  
(A, B, or C).  
2 Alarm indicator (47)  
Appears when the alarm is  
set for a message.  
9 Repeat play indicator (22, 33)  
Appears while a message or  
a specific portion (A-B) of  
the message is played back  
repeatedly.  
0 Bookmark indicator (32)  
Appears when the bookmark  
is set for a message.  
3 Recording mode indication  
(53)  
Displays the current  
recording mode:  
ST: Stereo Play mode  
SP: Standard Play mode  
(monaural sound)  
LP: Long Play mode  
(monaural sound)  
qa Counter /Remaining time  
indication /Recording date  
and time indication /  
Current time indication (26)  
The display selected with the  
DISPLAY in the menu  
appears.  
qs SENS (microphone  
sensitivity) indication (53)  
Displays the current  
4 REC (Recording) indicator  
(11)  
5 Remaining battery indicator  
(7)  
microphone sensitivity:  
•H (high): To record at a  
meeting or in a quiet/  
spacious place.  
•L (low): To record for  
dictation or in a noisy  
place.  
When the AC power adaptor  
(not supplied) is connected,  
the indicator does not  
appear (exluding the Korean  
and the People’s Republic of  
China models).  
6 Used memory indicator (15)  
7 Priority marks (43)  
8 Selected message number /  
Total message number in the  
folder (11, 18)  
Continued  
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Using the Display Window (continued)  
Display examples  
xDisplay during recording and  
playback  
In an ordinary recording or playback  
mode, the message number, recording  
mode and microphone sensitivity of  
the message being recorded or played  
back, and playback counter are  
displayed in the window.  
A message is being recorded as  
the 21st message of all 21  
messages in the folder A in ST  
mode with H (high) microphone  
sensitivity.  
In a special recording or playback  
mode such as overwrite recording, A-  
B repeat playback, or DPC play, the  
mode flashes in the display.  
When the DPC switch is set to  
“ON” to start playback rapidly  
LP recording mode is  
being selected.  
xDisplay during setting the menu  
In menu setting mode, the menu  
items and current setting are  
displayed. You can change the  
setting while it is flashing.  
MODE menu  
In alarm or clock setting, the date and  
time setting display appears.  
”May 10, 2004“ is being selected.  
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Display examples  
xRemain indications  
When the battery or memory runs  
out, the remain indications flash in  
the display.  
When the remain time becomes  
shorter than 1 minute  
xError messages  
The error messages or error numbers  
will be displayed (page 62).  
When an access error occurs  
When an error number is  
displayed  
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Selecting the Display Mode  
You can select the display mode for stop, recording and playback modes.  
1
Turn the jog lever toward MENU.  
The menu mode will be displayed.  
>
MENU  
xB  
.
2
Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select “DISP”.  
3
4
Press the jog lever (xB).  
The display setting window will be  
displayed.  
Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select the display  
mode.  
COUNTERn REM  
N
N
The display mode changes in the  
order shown to the right.  
REC TIME n REC DATE  
5
6
Press the jog lever (xB).  
Turn the jog lever toward  
MENU.  
The menu mode exits and the  
normal mode is displayed.  
1 On current time display  
If the unit is left unused for more than 3  
seconds in the stop mode, the display  
will turn to the current time display  
mode as shown to the right, regardless  
of the display mode setting.  
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You can select the display mode from the following:  
xCOUNTER (elapse time)  
Elapsed playback/recording time of  
one message.  
xREM (remaining time)  
In the playback mode: The remaining  
time of one message indication.  
In the stop and recording mode: The  
remaining recording time indication.  
xREC DATE (recorded date)  
In the playback and playback pause  
modes, the date the current message  
was recorded.  
In the recording mode, the current  
date.  
(If the clock has not been set, “--Y--M--  
D” will be displayed.)  
x REC TIME (recorded time)  
In the playback and playback pause  
modes, the time the current message  
was recorded.  
In the recording mode, the current  
time.  
(If the clock has not been set, “--:--”  
will be displayed.)  
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Selecting the Display Mode (continued)  
Turning off the Display  
The unit is not equipped with the power  
button. The display always appears on  
the window, which almost will not  
HOLD  
influence the battery life. To turn off the  
display, slide the HOLD switch in the  
direction of the arrow in the stop mode.  
“HOLD” will flash for three seconds and  
then the display turns off in the window.  
To turn on the display, slide the HOLD  
switch in the opposite direction.  
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BVarious Ways of Playback  
Adjusting the playback sound by  
amplifying inaudible sound  
Digital Voice Up function  
You can make the playback sound well-balanced and more audible by  
amplifying only the inaudible low-level part of a recorded message and  
adjusting the overall recording to its optimum level (Digital Voice Up  
function). This function is useful to hear a meeting with each speaker's  
voice more audible.  
VOICE UP  
During playback or stop, slide the VOICE UP switch to “ON”.  
The message is played back with adjusted sound.  
To resume normal playback  
Slide the VOICE UP switch to “OFF”.  
Note  
Depending on the area you purchased the unit, the Digital Voice Up switch  
name shown on the unit may differ.  
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Adjusting the Playback Speed — DPC  
(Digital Pitch Control)  
You can adjust the speed of the playback between twice the normal speed  
(+100%) and half the normal speed (–50%). The message is played back in  
natural tone thanks to the digital processing function.  
Jog lever  
(>/./xB/MENU)  
DPC  
Playing back a message rapidly or slowly  
Slide the DPC switch to “ON”.  
“FAST” or “SLOW” flashes for 3 seconds  
and the message is played back at the  
speed specified with the menu.  
To resume normal playback  
Slide the DPC switch to “OFF”.  
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Setting the playback speed  
You can set the playback speed when the DPC switch is set to “ON”. The  
setting for the playback speed holds effective until you change the setting.  
1
2
Turn the jog lever toward MENU  
to display the menu mode.  
Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select “DPC”, then  
press the jog lever (xB).  
The playback speed setting mode  
will be displayed. The flashing  
number represents the playback  
speed in percentage with the  
standard speed as “0”.  
3
Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to set the playback  
speed.  
• Fast play (up to +100% by 10%):  
Press up (>).  
• Slow play (down to –50% by 5%):  
Press down (.).  
4
5
Press the job lever (xB).  
The specified playback speed is  
confirmed.  
Press the jog lever toward  
MENU to exit the menu mode.  
The normal display appears.  
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Adding a Bookmark  
You can add a bookmark at a point in a message and use it during  
playback. You can add only one bookmark in each message.  
Jog lever (>/./xB)  
DIVIDE/  
(bookmark)  
ERASE  
During playback or stop, press DIVIDE/  
than 1 second.  
(bookmark) for more  
A bookmark is added and the bookmark  
indicator ( ) flashes for 3 seconds.  
If you add a bookmark to a message that already has a bookmark, a  
previously added bookmark is deleted and a bookmark is added to the  
newly specified point.  
To start playback at the bookmark  
Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) during stop so that the  
bookmark indicator flashes for 3 seconds. Then press the jog lever (xB).  
To delete the bookmark  
1
2
3
In stop mode, press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display  
the number of the message with the bookmark you wish to delete.  
While pressing DIVIDE/  
(bookmark), press ERASE for more than  
1 second.  
Press ERASE while the bookmark indicator and “ERASE ” are  
flashing.  
Note  
If you want to combine messages to which the bookmark is already added,  
delete the bookmark before combining messages.  
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Playing Back the Specified Section  
Repeatedly — A-B Repeat  
While playing back a message, you can set the start (A) and end (B) points  
for a section you wish to play repeatedly.  
x STOP  
Jog lever (xB)  
A-B  
(repeat)/  
PRIORITY  
1
2
During playback, press A-B  
(repeat)/PRIORITY briefly.  
The starting point (A) of the section  
you wish to play repeatedly is set.  
“A-B B” flashes.  
During playback, press A-B  
(repeat)/PRIORITY briefly.  
The finishing point (B) of the section  
is set.  
“A-B” and “ ” are displayed and  
the specified section is played back  
repeatedly.  
To resume normal playback  
Press the jog lever (xB).  
To stop A-B Repeat playback  
Press xSTOP.  
Notes  
• You cannot set A-B Repeat for a section that overlaps two or more messages.  
• If you do not set the finishing point (B), the finishing point is automatically set  
at the end (or the beginning) of the message.  
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BEditing Messages  
Adding a Recording  
Notes  
• At a factory setting, you cannot add a recording not to erase the message by  
accidental operation. See “Using an Adding Recording” (page 51) to change  
the setting.  
• The added or overwritten portion of a message will be recorded in the same  
recording mode (ST, SP or LP; see page 53) as the original message, regardless  
of the current recording mode setting.  
• You cannot add or overwrite a recording if the remaining memory is not long  
enough. For more information, see “Troubleshooting“ (page 58).  
Built-in microphone  
OPR indicator  
zREC/REC PAUSE  
xSTOP  
Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message  
When REC-OP in the menu is set to “ADD”, you can add a recording to  
the message being played back.  
The added recording will be placed after the current message and counted  
as a part of the message.  
During playback  
of Message 3  
Message 3  
Message 3  
Message 4  
After adding  
a recording  
Message 4  
Added recording  
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1
2
3
During playback, press zREC/REC PAUSE  
briefly.  
The “REC” and “ADD” will flash  
and the unit stops in the recording  
pause mode.  
While the “REC” and “ADD” are flashing, press  
zREC/REC PAUSE.  
The “REC” is displayed and “ADD” flashes for 3 seconds on the  
display window. The OPR indicator will turn red. Then the new  
recording will be added at the end of the current message.  
Press xSTOP to stop the recording.  
Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback  
When REC-OP in the menu is set to “OVER”, you can add an overwrite  
recording after the selected point in a recorded message. The part of the  
message after the selected point is deleted.  
The starting point of an overwrite recording  
Message 2  
Message 2  
Message 3 Message 4  
The deleted part of  
Message 2  
Message 3 Message 4  
Added overwrite recording in Message 2  
1
During playback, press zREC/REC PAUSE briefly.  
The “REC” is displayed. “OVER”  
flashes on the display window and  
the OPR indicator flashes in red.  
2
3
Press zREC/REC PAUSE to start recording.  
The display returns to the display mode set in the menu and the OPR  
indicator turns red.  
Press xSTOP to stop the recording.  
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Erasing Messages  
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.  
xSTOP  
Jog lever (FOLDER)  
ERASE  
Erasing Messages one by one  
You can erase unnecessary messages only.  
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be  
renumbered so that there will be no space between messages.  
Erase Message 3  
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5  
Before erasing  
After erasing Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4  
Remaining messages are renumbered.  
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1
2
Press ERASE while playing back the message you want to  
erase or press ERASE for more than 1 second during stop  
mode.  
The message number and “ERASE”  
will flash while the first and last 5  
seconds of the message are played  
back 10 times.  
Press ERASE while the message is being played back and  
“ERASE” is flashing.  
The message is erased and the  
remaining messages will be  
renumbered. (For example, if you  
erase Message 3, Message 4 will be  
renumbered as Message 3. When  
erasing is completed, the unit will  
stop at the beginning of the following  
message.)  
To cancel erasing  
Press xSTOP before step 2.  
To erase other messages  
Repeat steps 1 and 2.  
To erase a message partially  
First divide the message (see page 39) and then follow the steps on this  
page to erase the message.  
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Erasing Messages (Continued)  
Erasing All Messages in a Folder  
You can erase all recorded messages in a folder.  
1
Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the  
folder (A, B, or C) containing the messages you want to erase.  
2
3
While pressing xSTOP, press ERASE for more than 1 second.  
The message number and “ALL  
ERASE” will flash for 10 seconds.  
While “ALL ERASE” is flashing, pressing ERASE.  
All the recorded messages contained  
in the folder are deleted. The folder  
itself will not be deleted.  
To cancel erasing  
Press xSTOP before step 3.  
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Dividing a Message into Two/  
Combining Messages  
You can divide a message, or combine messages.  
• You can divide a message into two while recording/playing back  
messages.  
• You can combine messages in stop mode (see page 41).  
xSTOP  
DIVIDE/  
(bookmark)  
Jog lever (>/.)  
ERASE  
Note  
Due to the recording system of an IC recorder, you may not be able to divide or  
combine messages in some cases (pages 60 and 63).  
Dividing a Message  
You can divide a message during recording or playback, so that the  
message is divided into two and the new message number is added to the  
divided message. By dividing a message, you can easily find the point  
you want to play back when you make a long recording such as a meeting.  
You can divide a message until the total number of messages in the folder  
becomes 99.  
Notes  
• You need a certain amount of space in the memory to divide a message. For  
more information, see “System Limitations“ on page 63.  
• If you divide a message with priority mark(s), priority mark(s) will be added  
to both parts of the divided message.  
Continued  
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Dividing a Message into Two/Combining  
Messages (continued)  
While recording or playing back a message, press DIVIDE/  
(bookmark) at the point you want to divide.  
When you press DIVIDE/  
(bookmark) during recording:  
The new message number is added at  
the point you pressed the button, and  
the new message number and  
“DIVIDE“ flashes for 3 seconds.  
The message will be divided into two; however, the messages will be  
recorded without a break.  
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3  
A message is divided.  
Recording continues.  
1 Tip  
You can divide a message during recording pause.  
When you press DIVIDE/  
(bookmark) during playback:  
The message is divided into two at the  
point you pressed the button, and  
“DIVIDE“ flashes for 3 seconds. The  
message numbers of the following  
messages will increase by one.  
Message 1  
Message 2  
Message 3  
A message is divided.  
The message  
numbers increase.  
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4  
To play the divided message  
Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display the message number  
as the divided messages have message numbers.  
1 To play the divided messages continuously  
Select “on” for CONT in the menu as described in “Changing the Settings” on  
page 54.  
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Combining Messages  
You can combine two messages into one.  
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4  
The message numbers  
decrease.  
Message 1  
Message 2  
Message 3  
Messages are combined.  
Notes  
• After combining messages, the latter message’s alarm setting, priority mark(s)  
and bookmark will be deleted.  
• If you combine messages with a bookmark, the following procedures will  
erase the bookmark. To combine messages, redo the procedures.  
• You cannot combine messages of different recording modes.  
1
2
Press xSTOP to stop the IC recorder.  
Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display the  
number of the second of the two messages you want to  
combine.  
3
4
While pressing DIVIDE/  
than 1 second.  
“COMBINE” will flash for 10  
seconds.  
(bookmark), press ERASE for more  
Press ERASE while the display is flashing.  
The two messages are combined into one and the messages will be  
renumbered as in the illustration on this page.  
To cancel erasing  
Press xSTOP before step 4.  
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Moving Messages to a Different Folder  
You can move the recorded messages to another folder. When you move a  
message to another folder, the one in the previous folder will be deleted.  
xSTOP  
Jog lever (FOLDER/xB)  
Example: Moving Message 3 in Folder B to Folder C  
1
Play back the message you want to move.  
2
3
Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to select the  
folder that you want to move the message into.  
The destination folder and “MOVE”  
flash. The first and last 5 seconds of  
the message will be played back.  
Press the jog lever (xB).  
The message is moved to the  
destination folder. Messages are  
sorted in order of the recorded date  
and time or the number of the  
priority marks in the folder.  
To cancel moving the message  
Press xSTOP before step 3.  
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Adding Priority Mark(s)  
— Priority Mark Function  
Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order of recording.  
By adding priority marks () to important messages, you can renumber  
the messages in the order of their priority. There are four levels, “★★★”  
(the most important), “★★”, “”, and no priority mark. You can add  
priority marks both in the stop mode and in the playback mode.  
xSTOP  
Jog lever (xB)  
A-B  
(repeat)/PRIORITY  
Adding Priority Mark(s) in the Stop Mode  
1
2
3
Select the message you want to mark.  
Press A-B  
(repeat)/PRIORITY for more than 1 second.  
” and the message number  
indication will flash on the display  
window.  
Press A-B  
(repeat)/PRIORITY repeatedly to select the  
number of priority mark(s) () while indications are flashing.  
The setting is finished when the  
priority mark(s) () light(s) steadily  
in the display window and the  
messages are renumbered.  
Continued  
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Adding Priority Mark(s) — Priority Mark Function  
(Continued)  
Adding Priority Mark(s) during Playback  
1
Press A-B  
for more than 1 second during  
(repeat)/PRIORITY  
playback of the message you  
want to mark.  
” and the message number indication will flash on the display  
window while the first and last 5 seconds of the message is played  
back 10 times.  
2
3
Press A-B  
repeatedly to select the number  
of priority mark(s) ().  
(repeat)/PRIORITY  
Press the jog lever (xB) to fix  
the setting.  
The setting is finished and the  
messages will be renumbered.  
e.g. When there are 3  
messages in a folder  
Messages with priority mark(s)  
Messages are sorted in order of the  
number of priority mark(s) () in a  
folder. Messages without a priority mark  
are moved behind the messages with  
priority mark(s).  
Message 1  
Message 2  
1 Tip  
If there are over 2 messages with the same  
number of priority marks in a folder, these  
messages are sorted by the recorded date  
and time (The oldest one comes first).  
Note  
You can also add priority mark(s) using the  
supplied “Digital Voice Editor“ software.  
But messages are not sorted in order of the  
number of the priority marks unless you  
sorted by the number of priority marks  
using the software.  
Message 3  
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BOther Functions  
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 at a specified date, once every  
week, or the same time everyday.  
You can also sound the alarm without playing back a message.  
Note  
When the clock is not set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set the alarm.  
Jog lever (>/./xB/MENU)  
1
2
Select the message you want to  
play back.  
For more information about  
selecting the desired message, see  
step 1 and 2 of “Playing Back  
Messages“ on page 18.  
Enter the alarm setting mode.  
1Press the jog lever toward MENU.  
The menu mode will be displayed  
in the display window.  
2Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select “ALARM  
OFF”.  
If the alarm has been already set  
to “on”, “ALARM on” will be  
displayed.  
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Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an  
Alarm (continued)  
3Press the jog lever (xB).  
The alarm setting mode will be  
displayed in the display window.  
4Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select “on”.  
If “on” has already been selected,  
follow the next step.  
5Press the jog lever (xB).  
“DATE” will be displayed in the  
display window.  
3
Set the alarm date and time.  
To play back on a desired date  
1Press the jog lever (xB) while  
“DATE” is displayed.  
The year digits will flash.  
2Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select the year  
digits and press the jog lever  
(xB).  
The month digits will flash.  
3Set the month and the day in  
sequence, then press the jog lever  
(xB).  
To play back once a week  
Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select the day of the  
week (“SUN” for Sunday to “SAT”  
for Saturday). Then press the jog  
lever (xB).  
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To play back at the same time  
every day  
Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select “DAILY”. Then  
press the jog lever (xB).  
4
5
Select the alarm time.  
1Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select the hour  
digits, and press the jog lever  
(xB).  
The minute digit will flash.  
2Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select the minute  
digits, and press the jog lever  
(xB).  
Select the alarm playback.  
Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select the alarm  
sound either from “B-PLAY” (for  
starting playback after the alarm) or  
“B-ONLY” (for only the alarm).  
6
7
Press the jog lever (xB).  
The setting is finished.  
Press the jog lever toward MENU  
to exit the menu mode.  
The normal display appears.  
,” is displayed when the message  
having an alarm setting is selected.  
Continued  
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Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an  
Alarm (continued)  
When the set date and time comes  
At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds and the selected  
message will be played back (If you have selected “B-ONLY“ in step 5,  
only the alarm will sound).  
During alarm playback, “ALARM” will flash in the display window.  
When the playback ends, the unit will stop automatically at the beginning  
of that message.  
1To listen to the same message again  
Press the jog lever (xB). The same message will be played back from the  
beginning.  
1To cancel the alarm setting before the playback starts  
Press xSTOP while the alarm sound is heard. You can stop the alarm playback  
even when the HOLD function is activated.  
To cancel the alarm setting  
In step 2 on page 45, select “OFF” and then press the jog lever (xB).  
To check the alarm setting  
Follow steps 1 through 2 on page 45 to display the current alarm date and  
time. Then follow steps 3 to 7 on pages 46 and 47 to change the alarm date  
and time.  
Notes  
• If the alarm time comes while another message is being played back with an  
alarm, the playback stops and the new message will be played back.  
• If the alarm time comes during recording, the alarm will sound after the recording  
is finished. “,” will flash when the alarm time comes.  
• If more than one alarm time comes during recording, only the first message will  
be played back.  
• When the alarm time comes when the unit is in the menu mode, alarm will sound  
and the menu mode will be cancelled.  
• If you divide a message you set the alarm for, alarm setting remains on only the  
first part of the divided message.  
• If you combine messages you set the alarm for, the alarm setting of the latter  
message will be cancelled.  
• Alarm setting will not be cancelled when the alarm playback finishes.  
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Turning off the OPR Indicator (LED)  
During recording and playback, the OPR (operation) indicator lights or  
flashes. You can set the OPR indicator to turn off even in operation.  
OPR indicator  
Jog lever (>/./xB/MENU)  
1
Turn the jog lever toward  
MENU.  
The menu mode will be displayed.  
2
3
Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select “LED on”.  
Press the jog lever (xB).  
The LED setting mode will be  
displayed.  
4
5
Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select “OFF”, and  
then press the jog lever (xB).  
The setting is changed.  
Press the jog lever toward MENU  
to exit the menu mode.  
The normal display appears.  
To turn on the OPR indicator  
In step 4 , select “on” and then press the jog lever (xB).  
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Preventing Accidental Operation —  
HOLD Function  
HOLD switch  
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction  
of the arrow. “HOLD” will flash for 3  
seconds, indicating that all the functions  
of the buttons are locked.  
When the HOLD function is activated during  
stop, all the display will be turned off after  
“HOLD” flashes.  
To cancel the HOLD function  
Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction.  
1 Tip  
Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback. To  
stop the alarm or playback, press xSTOP. (You cannot stop usual playback.)  
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Using an Adding Recording  
At a factory setting, you cannot add a recording (page 34) not to erase the  
message by accidental operation. If you want to add a recording to a  
previously recorded message (page 34) or add an overwrite recording  
(page 35), change the REC-OP setting in the procedures below.  
Jog lever (>/./xB/  
MENU)  
1
2
Turn the jog lever toward MENU.  
The menu mode will be displayed in  
the display window.  
Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select “REC-OP”,  
then press the jog lever (xB).  
The adding recording window will  
be displayed.  
3
4
Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select “on”, then  
press the jog lever (xB).  
The setting is changed.  
Press the jog lever up or down  
(>/.) to select “ADD” or  
“OVER”, then press the jog lever  
(xB).  
• ADD: adds a recording to a previously recorded message  
• OVER: adds an overwrite recording  
5
Press the jog lever toward MENU to exit the menu mode.  
The normal display appears.  
To prohibit to add a recording  
In step 3 , select “OFF” and then press the jog lever (xB).  
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Changing the Settings — MENU  
You can use the menu to change the IC recorder settings. During playback  
and recording, the menu items to be displayed are limited. Follow the  
procedures below to display the menu and change the settings:  
1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU.  
The menu mode will be displayed.  
2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the menu item for  
which you want to change setting.  
3 Press the jog lever (xB).  
The setting mode of the selected menu item will be displayed.  
4 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the setting that you  
want to set, and then press the jog lever (xB).  
The setting will be changed.  
5 Turn the jog lever toward MENU to exit the menu mode.  
The window will return to normal display.  
Note  
If you do not press any keys for one minute, the menu mode is automatically  
cancelled and the window will return to normal display.  
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting)  
Stop/Play/Rec**  
MODE  
Displays the window to set the  
recording mode:  
ST*:  
You can record with stereo  
sound.  
You can record with better  
sound (monaural sound).  
You can record for longer  
time (monaural sound).  
SP:  
OK/–/–  
LP:  
SENS  
Displays the window to set the microphone  
sensitivity.  
H* (high): To record at meetings or in a  
quiet and/or spacious place.  
L (low): To record dictation or in a noisy  
place.  
Displays the window to change the  
display mode (COUNTER*). See page  
26.  
OK/–/OK  
OK/OK/OK  
DISP  
VOR  
Displays the window to set the VOR (Voice  
Operated Recording) function.  
on:  
The VOR function is activated.  
Recording starts when the unit  
detects sound and stops when no  
sound is heard, eliminating  
OK/–/OK  
OK/OK/–  
recording from soundless period.  
OFF*:  
The VOR function is disabled.  
Normal recording operation is  
selected.  
DPC  
Displays the window to set the playback  
speed (on/OFF (0%*)). See page 30.  
**Displays whether you can change the setting in each operation mode (Stop:  
stop mode/Play: playback mode/Rec: recording mode): “OK” shows the  
setting can be changed and “–” shows the setting cannot be changed.  
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Changing the Settings — MENU (continued)  
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting)  
Stop/Play/Rec**  
EASY-S  
Displays the window to set the easy search  
function.  
on:  
You can go back for approx. 3  
seconds by pressing the jog lever  
down (.), or advance for  
approx. 10 seconds by pressing  
the jog lever up (>).  
OK/–/–  
OFF*:  
You can go back or forward the  
messages by pressing the jog  
lever down or up (./>).  
CONT  
Displays the window to set the continuous  
play.  
on:  
You can play back all messages  
in a folder continuously.  
OK/OK/–  
OFF*:  
Playback stops at the end of each  
message.  
REC-OP  
Displays the window to set the adding  
recording mode (on/OFF*). See page 51.  
OK/–/–  
OK/–/–  
SET DATE Displays the window to set the clock  
(03Y1M1D*). See page 8.  
BEEP  
on*:  
A beep will sound to indicate  
that operation has been accepted.  
OK/–/–  
OFF:  
No beep sound will be heard  
except for the alarm.  
LED  
Displays the window to turn on or off  
the OPR indicator during operation  
(on*/OFF). See page 49.  
Displays the window to set the alarm  
(on/OFF*). See page 45.  
OK/–/–  
OK/–/–  
ALARM  
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Using the ”Digital Voice Editor“  
Software  
By connecting the IC recorder to your computer with the supplied USB  
cable, you can use the “Digital Voice Editor” software to do the following:  
• Saving the IC recorder messages on your computer’s hard disk.  
• Transferring the PC messages back to the IC recorder.  
• Playing or editing the messages on your computer.  
• Sending a voice e-mail message using MAPI e-mail software.  
• Transcribing your IC recorder message using Dragon  
NaturallySpeaking® speech-recognition software (not supplied).  
For the details, see the supplied “Digital Voice Editor 2” software  
operating instructions.  
Connection  
To USB connector  
of IC recorder  
To USB  
connector of  
your computer  
Connecting cable  
(supplied)  
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Using the ”Digital Voice Editor“ Software —  
MENU (continued)  
System requirements  
Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum  
requirements.  
• IBM PC/AT or compatible  
®
CPU: 266MHz Pentium II processor or higher  
RAM: 64MB or more  
Hard disk space: 70MB or more depending on the size and number of  
sound files you store  
CD-ROM drive  
USB port  
Sound board: Sound Blaster 16 compatible  
Display: High color (16 bits) or more and 800 x 480 dots or more  
®
®
• OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional/XP Home Edition/2000  
Professional/Millennium Edition/98 Second Edition/98 standard  
installation (You cannot use this software with Windows 95 or  
®
®
Windows NT.)  
Notes  
• You cannot use the software with a Macintosh machine.  
• A handmade computer, a computer whose operating system is installed or  
upgraded by the user, or a computer with multi-boot operating environment  
are not supported.  
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BAdditional Information  
Precautions  
On power  
• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two LR 03 (size AAA) alkaline  
batteries.  
On safety  
• Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any  
motorized vehicle.  
On handling  
• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject  
to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.  
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries  
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.  
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Troubleshooting  
Before taking the unit for repair, check the following sections. Should any  
problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
IC Recorder  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The unit does not  
operate.  
•The batteries have been inserted with incorrect  
polarity (page 6).  
•The batteries are weak.  
•The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch  
(page 50). (If you press any button, “HOLD”  
will flash for 3 seconds.)  
No sound comes  
from the speaker.  
•The volume is turned down completely.  
•An ear receiver is plugged in.  
Sound comes from  
the speaker even  
when the ear  
receiver is plugged  
in.  
•If you plug in the ear receiver not securely  
during playback, the sound may come from  
the speaker. Unplug the ear receiver and then  
insert it securely.  
The OPR indicator  
does not light.  
•LED is set to “OFF”. Display the menu and set  
the LED to “on”.  
“FULL” is displayed  
and you cannot start  
recording.  
•The memory is full. Erase some of the  
messages (page 36).  
•99 messages have been recorded in the selected  
folder. Select another folder or erase some of  
the messages (page 36).  
You cannot erase a  
message.  
•The message or the folder which contains the  
message is set to “Read-only“ in the computer.  
Display the message using Windows Explorer  
and remove the check for “Read-only“ under  
“Properties“.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
You cannot  
add a recording or an  
overwrite recording.  
•The remaining memory is too short. The  
overwritten part will be deleted after the  
overwriting part finishes recording. Therefore,  
you can only overwrite within the remaining  
recording time.  
•At a factory setting, REC-OP is set to “OFF”.  
Display the menu and set the REC-OP to “on”  
(page 51) .  
Recording is  
interrupted.  
•The advanced VOR function (page 14) is  
activated. Set the VOR to “OFF”.  
Noise is heard.  
•An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally  
rubbed or scratched the unit during recording  
so that noise was recorded.  
•The unit 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 i (headphones) plug is dirty. Clean the  
plug.  
Recording level is  
low.  
•SENS (microphone sensitivity) is set to L.  
Display the menu and set SENS to “H” (page  
53).  
•If it is difficult to hear small sound of a  
recorded message, slide VOICE UP to “ON”.  
Playback sound may become more audible.  
Recording level is  
unstable (when  
recording music, etc.).  
•This unit is designed to automatically adjust  
the recording level when recording meetings,  
etc., and is not suitable for music recording.  
Recording is  
•If you use an audio connecting cable without a  
resistor to connect the sound source to the IC  
recorder, sound may be recorded interrupted.  
Make sure to use a resistance audio connecting  
cable.  
interrupted (when  
recording from an  
external device).  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
Playback speed is  
too fast or too slow.  
•The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Slide  
the DPC switch to “OFF” or display the menu  
and adjust the speed in DPC again (page 30).  
“--:--” is displayed. •You have not set the clock (page 8).  
“--Y--M--D” or ” --:--”•The date of recording will not be displayed if  
is displayed on the  
you recorded the message when the clock was  
REC DATE display. not set.  
You cannot  
combine messages.  
•The bookmark is set for the message. Delete  
the bookmark, and then combine messages.  
Messages are not  
•Unless you sort messages using the supplied  
sorted in order of the “Digital Voice Editor“ software, messages are  
number of priority  
marks in a folder.  
sorted in the unit the same as the setting in the  
computer. Sort again in the order of the  
number of priority marks in the computer  
using the supplied “Digital Voice Editor“  
software.  
The remaining time •The unit requires a certain amount of memory  
displayed in the  
display window is  
shorter than that  
displayed in the  
supplied “Digital  
Voice Editor“  
for system operation. That amount is  
subtracted from the remaining time, which is  
the reason for the difference.  
software.  
The battery life is  
short.  
•The battery life on page 7 is based on playback  
through internal speaker with the medium  
volume level (using Sony alkaline batteries  
LR03(SG)). The battery life may shorten  
depending on the operation of the unit.  
The unit does not  
operate correctly.  
•Take out the batteries and insert them again  
(page 6).  
Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair  
work.  
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Error Messages of the IC Recorder  
Error messageCause/Remedy  
“BACK-D”  
•You set the alarm when the time is already past.  
Check it and set the appropriate date and time.  
“Err ACCESS“ •The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove  
and then insert the batteries.  
“ERR DATA“ •The file is not supported by the “Digital Voice  
Editor” software, or the file itself is corrupted.  
“FULL”  
•The remaining memory of the IC recorder is too  
small. Erase some messages before recording (page  
36).  
•When there are already 99 messages in the selected  
folder or the remaining memory of the IC recorder is  
short, you cannot divide a message. Erase some  
messages before dividing a message (page 36).  
“LO DC-IN” •An AC power adaptor that is not compatible with the  
IC recorder is connected. Make sure to use the AC  
power adaptor for the IC recorder (excluding the  
Korean and the People’s Republic of China models).  
“LOW BATT“ •Batteries are weak. Replace batteries with new ones.  
“NO DATA“ •The selected folder does not have any messages. You  
cannot set the alarm, etc. because of this.  
“NO ERASE” •You cannot combine messages of different modes.  
“PRE SET”  
•You set the alarm to play back a message at a date  
and time previously set on another message. Change  
the alarm setting.  
•REC-OP in the menu is se to “OFF” and you cannot  
“REC-OP OFF”  
add or overwrite a recording.  
•If you do not set date and time, you cannot make  
alarm or time recording setting. To set date and time,  
see page 8.  
“SET DATE”  
For the error messages of the “Digital Voice Editor”, please refer to the  
online Help files.  
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Troubleshooting (continued)  
If an error message with a number is displayed  
If the following error display appears, please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
Error number Cause  
“ERR 01”  
The IC recorder cannot access the memory or cannot  
format the memory.  
“ERR 02”  
The IC recorder cannot write (record or erase) the data  
in the memory.  
“ERR 03”  
“ERR 04”  
“ERR 05”  
The IC recorder cannot read the memory.  
The IC recorder cannot load or write the settings.  
An error other than the above occurs.  
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System Limitations  
There are some system limitations of the unit. Troubles as mentioned  
below are not malfunctions of the unit.  
Symptom  
Cause/Remedy  
You cannot record  
messages up to the  
maximum recording  
time.  
•If you record messages in a mixture of ST, 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 unit’s maximum  
recording time.  
•You cannot divide a message in a folder which  
has 99 messages.  
You cannot divide  
a message.  
•If you divide or combine messages frequently,  
the unit may become unable to divide a  
message.  
You cannot combine  
messages.  
•You cannot combine different recording mode  
(ST/SP/LP) messages.  
•If you divide or combine messages frequently,  
the unit may become unable to combine  
messages.  
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Specifications  
Recording media  
Built-in flash memory 32 MB (ICD-SX20) / 64 MB  
(ICD-SX30) /128 MB (ICD-SX40), Stereo/Monaural  
recording  
Recording time  
Frequency range  
See page10.  
• ST: 60 Hz - 13,500 Hz  
• SP: 60 Hz - 7,000 Hz  
• LP: 80 Hz - 3,500 Hz  
Speaker  
Power output  
Input/Output  
Approx. 15 mm (19/32 in.) dia.  
70 mW  
• Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)  
– input for plug in power, minimum input level  
0.6 mV, 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone  
• Headphones jack (minijack, stereo)  
output for 8 - 300 ohms ear receiver  
• USB connector  
• DC IN 3V jack (For Korean and the People’s  
Republic of China models, this jack does not exist.)  
+100% to -50% (DPC)  
Playback speed control  
Power requirements  
Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3 V DC  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls)  
9
28.0 × 120.0 × 13.8 mm (1 1/8 × 4 3/4 ×  
/16 in.)  
Mass (incl. batteries)  
Supplied accessories  
64 g (2.26 oz)  
Stereo Ear Receiver × 1  
USB Connecting cable × 1  
Application Software (CD-ROM) × 1  
Optional accessories  
Stereo ear receiver MDR-EX71/Active speaker  
SRS-T88, SRS-T80/Electret condenser microphone  
ECM-CS10/Audio connecting cable RK-G134HG,  
RK-G136HG (excluding Europe)/  
AC power adaptor AC-E30HG (excluding the  
Korean, the People’s Republic of China, and  
Australian models)  
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please  
ask the dealer for detailed information.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Index to Parts and Controls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.  
Front  
1 i (headphones) jack (17, 19)  
2 Built-in microphone (11, 13)  
3 DIRECTNL (directional)  
switch (13)  
4 VOICE UP (Digital Voice  
Up) switch (29)  
5 DPC ON/OFF switch (30)  
6 Display window (23)  
7 ERASE button (36)  
8 DIVIDE/ (bookmark)  
button (32, 39)  
qa zREC (record) /REC  
PAUSE button (11, 34)  
qs xSTOP button (12, 20)  
qd Jog lever  
FOLDER/MENU/  
.(review/fast backward)/  
> (cue/fast forward)/  
xB (play/stop•enter)  
qf VOL (volume) +/– buttons  
(19)  
9 A-B  
(repeat)/PRIORITY  
button (33, 43)  
0 OPR (operation) indicator  
Continued  
(11, 19)  
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Index to Parts and Controls (continued)  
Rear  
qg Base  
qh HOLD switch (28, 50)  
qj Speaker  
qk Battery compartment (6)  
ql Clip*  
*Notes  
• To prevent the clip from  
breaking, avoid hooking it on  
thick fabric, such as a pocket  
of a heavy coat.  
• When bending down or  
running with the unit clipped  
on your pocket, be careful not  
to drop the unit.  
w; m (microphone) jack (16)  
wa USB connector (55)  
ws DC IN 3V jack (6)  
(For Korean and the People’s  
Republic of China models,  
this jack does not exist.)  
wd Slit for a handstrap  
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Index  
A
E
A-B repeat .................................... 33  
“ACCESS“ message......................  
Accidental operation .................. 50  
Add, bookmark ........................... 32  
Add, priority marks ................... 43  
Advanced VOR .................... 14, 53  
Alarm ............................................ 45  
Easy search ........................... 21, 54  
Erase, bookmark ......................... 32  
Erase, messages ........................... 36  
Error messages ............................ 61  
Error numbers ............................. 62  
External microphone .................. 16  
7
F
B
Folder .................................... 11, 18  
Battery ............................................  
6
H
Beep .............................................. 54  
Bookmark ..................................... 32  
Built-in microphone ................... 11  
Hold ....................................... 28, 50  
L
C
LED ............................................... 49  
LP mode ........................... 7, 10, 53  
Clock setting ..................................  
8
Combine ....................................... 41  
Connecting, computer ............... 55  
Connecting, external microphone  
16  
Continuous playback .......... 22, 54  
Counter display .......................... 27  
Cue ................................................ 21  
M
Maximum recording time ......... 10  
Menu ........................ 31, 45, 49, 52  
Message, erasing ......................... 36  
Message, move ............................ 42  
Message, playing back ........ 18, 19  
Message, recording ..................... 10  
Message number .................. 11, 18  
Microphone, built-in .................. 11  
Microphone, connecting ............ 16  
Microphone, external ................. 16  
Microphone sensitivity ....... 13, 53  
Monitoring recording ................. 14  
Move ............................................. 42  
D
Digital Voice Editor .................... 55  
Digital Voice Up function  
.................................................. 20, 29  
Display mode .............................. 26  
Display window ......................... 23  
Divide ........................................... 39  
DPC (Digital Pitch Control)  
20, 30, 53  
O
Overwrite recording ................... 35  
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Index (continued)  
P
T
Playback ....................................... 19  
Playback pause function ............ 20  
Playback speed .............. 20, 30, 53  
Playing back continuously ........ 22  
Plug in power .............................. 16  
Priority marks ............................. 43  
Turning off the display .............. 28  
Turning off the indicator ........... 49  
U
USB cable ..................................... 55  
Used memory .............................. 15  
R
V
Recorded date/time display ..... 27  
Recording mode .............. 7, 10, 53  
Recording pause function ......... 12  
VOICE UP (Digital Voice Up)  
.................................................. 20, 29  
Volume control ........................... 19  
VOR ....................................... 14, 53  
Remaining battery ........................  
7
Remaining display...................... 27  
Repeat play ........................... 22, 33  
Review ................................... 12, 21  
S
Search forward/backward ........ 21  
SP mode ........................... 7, 10, 53  
ST mode ............................... 7, 10, 53  
System limitations ...................... 63  
System requirements .................. 56  
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