Warranty Card
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... installation is determined to you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its option, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in the United States. PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at your expense. 4-557-147-22 Tape Cassette Player/Recorder/CD Player/Mini Disc ® DAT/Radio/Head Phone/Speaker/MIC/Personals Portable Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony...
... installation is determined to you must take the Product, or deliver the Product freight prepaid, in either its option, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in the United States. PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at your expense. 4-557-147-22 Tape Cassette Player/Recorder/CD Player/Mini Disc ® DAT/Radio/Head Phone/Speaker/MIC/Personals Portable Audio LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony...
Operating Instructions
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Record the serial number in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Model Responsible Party Address Telephone Number : SONY : ICD-SX25 : Sony Electronics Inc. : 16450 W. Refer to...
Record the serial number in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that any questions about this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Model Responsible Party Address Telephone Number : SONY : ICD-SX25 : Sony Electronics Inc. : 16450 W. Refer to...
Operating Instructions
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DPC (Digital Pitch Control 30 Adding a Bookmark 32 Playing Back the Specified Section Repeatedly - A-B Repeat 33 4GB 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...
DPC (Digital Pitch Control 30 Adding a Bookmark 32 Playing Back the Specified Section Repeatedly - A-B Repeat 33 4GB 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...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 - Priority Mark Function 43 Adding Priority Mark(s) in a Folder 38 Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages 39 Dividing a Message 39 Combining Messages 41 Moving Messages to Parts and Controls 65 Index ...67 5GB MENU 52 Using the "Digital Voice Editor" Software 55 Additional Information Precautions ...57 Troubleshooting 58 Error Messages...
... 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 - Priority Mark Function 43 Adding Priority Mark(s) in a Folder 38 Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages 39 Dividing a Message 39 Combining Messages 41 Moving Messages to Parts and Controls 65 Index ...67 5GB MENU 52 Using the "Digital Voice Editor" Software 55 Additional Information Precautions ...57 Troubleshooting 58 Error Messages...
Operating Instructions
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... not charge dry batteries. • When you are not going to use manganese batteries for this case, set the date and time again. Battery remain indication : Replace both of the two batteries with the medium volume level * The battery life may be displayed for a long time, remove the batteries to process excessive amount of data, "ACCESS" may shorten depending on the operation of time. While accessing, do not remove the batteries or AC...
... not charge dry batteries. • When you are not going to use manganese batteries for this case, set the date and time again. Battery remain indication : Replace both of the two batteries with the medium volume level * The battery life may be displayed for a long time, remove the batteries to process excessive amount of data, "ACCESS" may shorten depending on the operation of time. While accessing, do not remove the batteries or AC...
Operating Instructions
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... hr. 50 min. 47 hr. 35 min. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space When 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 all the folders is as follows. Recording modes*: ST STLP SP LP ICD-SX25 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 45...
... hr. 50 min. 47 hr. 35 min. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space When 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 all the folders is as follows. Recording modes*: ST STLP SP LP ICD-SX25 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 45...
Operating Instructions
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Recording mode Remaining memory indication OPR indicator (lights in red during recording. Selected folder Basic Operations 2 Start recording. Built-in orange, do not need to "OFF", the OPR indicator turns off (page 49). Notes • While the OPR indicator flashes or turns in microphone 1 Press zREC/REC PAUSE button. You do not remove the batteries or the AC adaptor (excluding the Korean and the People's Republic of China models). Continued 11GB...
Recording mode Remaining memory indication OPR indicator (lights in red during recording. Selected folder Basic Operations 2 Start recording. Built-in orange, do not need to "OFF", the OPR indicator turns off (page 49). Notes • While the OPR indicator flashes or turns in microphone 1 Press zREC/REC PAUSE button. You do not remove the batteries or the AC adaptor (excluding the Korean and the People's Republic of China models). Continued 11GB...
Operating Instructions
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... to fast playback sound. Press xSTOP. After you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the unit goes into the stop recording after pausing recording, press xSTOP.) Press the jog lever (x•B). Recording resumes from that point. (To stop mode. 12GB During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in red and "PAUSE" flashes in the same folder. Recording Messages (continued) 3 Stop recording. If you do not change the folder after you release the jog lever, playback starts from...
... to fast playback sound. Press xSTOP. After you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the unit goes into the stop recording after pausing recording, press xSTOP.) Press the jog lever (x•B). Recording resumes from that point. (To stop mode. 12GB During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in red and "PAUSE" flashes in the same folder. Recording Messages (continued) 3 Stop recording. If you do not change the folder after you release the jog lever, playback starts from...
Operating Instructions
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... the connected headphones. With VOR set to the sound - You can adjust the volume with the menu during recording (page 53). Set the SENS (page 53) according to the recording conditions. Note VOR function is detected, and "VOR PAUSE" appears. You can change the VOR setting with VOL +/-, but the recording level is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set the VOR (voice operated recording) function in the menu. Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording...
... the connected headphones. With VOR set to the sound - You can adjust the volume with the menu during recording (page 53). Set the SENS (page 53) according to the recording conditions. Note VOR function is detected, and "VOR PAUSE" appears. You can change the VOR setting with VOL +/-, but the recording level is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set the VOR (voice operated recording) function in the menu. Recording Messages (continued) Using Convenient Functions while Recording...
Operating Instructions
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... menu to "H" (high). Depending on the device you use the ECM-CS10 Sony electret condenser microphone (not supplied). When a plug in microphone is automatically supplied to use , connect the IC recorder as follows. Before you connect an external microphone, the built-in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically cut off. For available accessories, consult with the IC recorder. Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment You can use an audio connecting cable without a resistor, sound...
... menu to "H" (high). Depending on the device you use the ECM-CS10 Sony electret condenser microphone (not supplied). When a plug in microphone is automatically supplied to use , connect the IC recorder as follows. Before you connect an external microphone, the built-in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically cut off. For available accessories, consult with the IC recorder. Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment You can use an audio connecting cable without a resistor, sound...
Operating Instructions
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...). Continued 19GB Basic Operations Counter display* 2 Adjust the volume with the DISP in the menu (page 26) appears. **When the LED in speaker will be automatically disconnected. •To listen from headphones Connect the stereo headphones supplied or stereo headphones (not supplied) mentioned in a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the beginning of the last message. 3 Start playback. When the last message...
...). Continued 19GB Basic Operations Counter display* 2 Adjust the volume with the DISP in the menu (page 26) appears. **When the LED in speaker will be automatically disconnected. •To listen from headphones Connect the stereo headphones supplied or stereo headphones (not supplied) mentioned in a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the beginning of the last message. 3 Start playback. When the last message...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 or down, the unit starts to search at slow speed with playback sound. Continued 21GB You can quickly locate the point you wish to start playback...
... 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 or down, the unit starts to search at slow speed with playback sound. Continued 21GB You can quickly locate the point you wish to start playback...
Operating Instructions
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Continued 23GB qa Counter /Remaining time indication /Recording date and time indication / Current time indication (26) The display selected with the DISP in the folder (11, 18) 9 Repeat play monaural recording mode 4 REC (Recording) indicator (11) 5 Remaining battery indicator (7) When the AC power adaptor (not supplied) is set for a message. Using the Display Window Parts in the display window Basic Operations 1 Folder indication Displays the current folder (A, B, or C). 2 Alarm indicator (47) Appears when the alarm is set for a message. 3 Recording mode indication (53...
Continued 23GB qa Counter /Remaining time indication /Recording date and time indication / Current time indication (26) The display selected with the DISP in the folder (11, 18) 9 Repeat play monaural recording mode 4 REC (Recording) indicator (11) 5 Remaining battery indicator (7) When the AC power adaptor (not supplied) is set for a message. Using the Display Window Parts in the display window Basic Operations 1 Folder indication Displays the current folder (A, B, or C). 2 Alarm indicator (47) Appears when the alarm is set for a message. 3 Recording mode indication (53...
Operating Instructions
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...OK/OK/- **Displays whether you can record for longer time. quality stereo sound. LP: You can change the display mode (COUNTER*). DPC Displays the window to set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. SENS DISP VOR Displays the window to set the recording mode: ST*: You can record with high- SP: You can record with better sound (monaural sound). on /OFF (0%*)). Normal recording operation is activated. Other Functions Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Stop/Play/Rec** MODE Displays the window to set the microphone sensitivity.
...OK/OK/- **Displays whether you can record for longer time. quality stereo sound. LP: You can change the display mode (COUNTER*). DPC Displays the window to set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. SENS DISP VOR Displays the window to set the recording mode: ST*: You can record with high- SP: You can record with better sound (monaural sound). on /OFF (0%*)). Normal recording operation is activated. Other Functions Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Stop/Play/Rec** MODE Displays the window to set the microphone sensitivity.
Operating Instructions
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... been inserted with incorrect operate. Should any problem persist after you press any button, "HOLD" will flash for 3 seconds.) •The volume is full. the LED to "on". Display the message using Windows Explorer and remove the check for repair, check the following sections. No sound comes from when the headphones the speaker. Erase some of the and you plug in . Unplug the headphones...
... been inserted with incorrect operate. Should any problem persist after you press any button, "HOLD" will flash for 3 seconds.) •The volume is full. the LED to "on". Display the message using Windows Explorer and remove the check for repair, check the following sections. No sound comes from when the headphones the speaker. Erase some of the and you plug in . Unplug the headphones...
Operating Instructions
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... of the "Digital Voice Editor" software, messages are number of recording will not be erased during service or repair work. 60GB That amount is display window is subtracted from the remaining time, which is displayed on the you sort messages using the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. computer. "--Y--M--D" or " --:--"•The date of priority sorted in the unit the same as the setting in the marks in a folder. "--:--" is short. The battery life is displayed. •...
... of the "Digital Voice Editor" software, messages are number of recording will not be erased during service or repair work. 60GB That amount is display window is subtracted from the remaining time, which is displayed on the you sort messages using the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. computer. "--Y--M--D" or " --:--"•The date of priority sorted in the unit the same as the setting in the marks in a folder. "--:--" is short. The battery life is displayed. •...
Operating Instructions
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... setting. "SET DATE" •If you do not set on another message. To set the alarm, etc. "ERR DATA" •The file is not supported by the "Digital Voice Editor" software, or the file itself is se to the online Help files. Erase some messages before dividing a message (page 36). Make sure to play back a message at a date and time previously set date and time, you cannot divide a message. "LOW BATT" •Batteries are already 99 messages in the selected folder or the remaining memory...
... setting. "SET DATE" •If you do not set on another message. To set the alarm, etc. "ERR DATA" •The file is not supported by the "Digital Voice Editor" software, or the file itself is se to the online Help files. Erase some messages before dividing a message (page 36). Make sure to play back a message at a date and time previously set date and time, you cannot divide a message. "LOW BATT" •Batteries are already 99 messages in the selected folder or the remaining memory...
Operating Instructions
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The IC recorder cannot write (record or erase) the data in the memory. The IC recorder cannot load or write the settings. Error number Cause "ERR 01" "ERR 02" "ERR 03" "ERR 04" "ERR 05" The IC recorder cannot access the memory or cannot format the memory. An error other than the above occurs. 62GB The IC recorder cannot read the memory. Troubleshooting (continued) If an error message with a number is displayed If the following error display appears, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The IC recorder cannot write (record or erase) the data in the memory. The IC recorder cannot load or write the settings. Error number Cause "ERR 01" "ERR 02" "ERR 03" "ERR 04" "ERR 05" The IC recorder cannot access the memory or cannot format the memory. An error other than the above occurs. 62GB The IC recorder cannot read the memory. Troubleshooting (continued) If an error message with a number is displayed If the following error display appears, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Operating Instructions
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... 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 E Easy search 21, 54 Erase, bookmark 32 Erase, messages 36 Error messages 61 Error numbers 62 External microphone 16 F Folder 11, 18 H Hold 28, 50 L LED 49 LP mode 7, 10, 53 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...
... 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 E Easy search 21, 54 Erase, bookmark 32 Erase, messages 36 Error messages 61 Error numbers 62 External microphone 16 F Folder 11, 18 H Hold 28, 50 L LED 49 LP mode 7, 10, 53 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...
Marketing Specifications
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... "AAA" x 2 Battery Battery Life (Approx.): Record: STLP: 14 Hrs; ICD-SX25VTP Digital Voice Recorder features v Includes Dragon NaturallySpeaking™ Preferred Voice to Print Software to change without notice. Sony Electronics, Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com Last Updated 2005-04-15 ® Features and specifications are approximate. s USB Compatible for easy operation; v Recording Monitor Function allows the user to listen...
... "AAA" x 2 Battery Battery Life (Approx.): Record: STLP: 14 Hrs; ICD-SX25VTP Digital Voice Recorder features v Includes Dragon NaturallySpeaking™ Preferred Voice to Print Software to change without notice. Sony Electronics, Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com Last Updated 2005-04-15 ® Features and specifications are approximate. s USB Compatible for easy operation; v Recording Monitor Function allows the user to listen...