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IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. ICD-SX57 Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. ICD-SX57 © 2007 Sony Corporation 2-894-353-52 (2) Getting Started Basic Operations Various Recording Modes Playback/Erasing Editing Messages Utilizing the Menu Function Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer Toubleshooting Additional Information Index Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon...
IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. ICD-SX57 Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. ICD-SX57 © 2007 Sony Corporation 2-894-353-52 (2) Getting Started Basic Operations Various Recording Modes Playback/Erasing Editing Messages Utilizing the Menu Function Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer Toubleshooting Additional Information Index Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon...
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... Name : SONY Model : ICD-SX57 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may not comply with FCC technical regulations. If you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center...
... Name : SONY Model : ICD-SX57 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may not comply with FCC technical regulations. If you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center...
Operating Instructions
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... the right to make any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by Nuance Communications, Inc. Gracenote MusicID is for both CDs and individual music files. For use of a separate user license agreement. This software is the industry standard for digital music identification for Windows and cannot be supplied from Dolby Laboratories. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown...
... the right to make any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by Nuance Communications, Inc. Gracenote MusicID is for both CDs and individual music files. For use of a separate user license agreement. This software is the industry standard for digital music identification for Windows and cannot be supplied from Dolby Laboratories. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown...
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...13 Installing the batteries 13 When replacing/charging the batteries 15 Step 2: Setting the Clock 17 Step 3: Preparations Required before Recording 19 Basic Operations Recording Messages 21 Various Recording Modes Manual Recording Mode 24 Starting to Record Automattically in Response to a Previously Recorded Message 26 Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback 28 Dividing a Message into Two during Recording 29 Recording with an External Microphone 30 Recording from Other Equipment......31 Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone 32 Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages...
...13 Installing the batteries 13 When replacing/charging the batteries 15 Step 2: Setting the Clock 17 Step 3: Preparations Required before Recording 19 Basic Operations Recording Messages 21 Various Recording Modes Manual Recording Mode 24 Starting to Record Automattically in Response to a Previously Recorded Message 26 Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback 28 Dividing a Message into Two during Recording 29 Recording with an External Microphone 30 Recording from Other Equipment......31 Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone 32 Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages...
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... the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 46 Using the IC Recorder with an Alarm 39 Erasing Messages 42 Erasing Messages one by one.......42 Erasing All Messages in a Folder 43 Editing Messages Dividing a Message into Two 44 Moving Message to the Help Files 62 Playing Back MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder 62 Using the Digital Voice Editor Software 63 Using Windows Explorer 63 Construction of folders and files 64 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device 65 GB Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with...
... the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 46 Using the IC Recorder with an Alarm 39 Erasing Messages 42 Erasing Messages one by one.......42 Erasing All Messages in a Folder 43 Editing Messages Dividing a Message into Two 44 Moving Message to the Help Files 62 Playing Back MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder 62 Using the Digital Voice Editor Software 63 Using Windows Explorer 63 Construction of folders and files 64 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device 65 GB Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with...
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Checking the contents of the package IC Recorder (1) Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) (1) USB connecting cable (1) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) Stereo ear receiver (1) Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions (1) Warranty (1) GB
Checking the contents of the package IC Recorder (1) Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) (1) USB connecting cable (1) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) Stereo ear receiver (1) Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions (1) Warranty (1) GB
Operating Instructions
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...; To minimize the sound of your recorded speech. Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software) Set "MIC SENS" to "LOW " in the STHQ, ST, STLP or SP mode (DVF) 44.1/16/11kHz 16-bit WAV files saved on the computer Before you can transcribe recorded messages, you have to create a user file specifically adapted to the help files supplied with the voice recognition software you are using voice recognition software (not supplied), set "REC MODE" to "STHQ,""ST...
...; To minimize the sound of your recorded speech. Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software) Set "MIC SENS" to "LOW " in the STHQ, ST, STLP or SP mode (DVF) 44.1/16/11kHz 16-bit WAV files saved on the computer Before you can transcribe recorded messages, you have to create a user file specifically adapted to the help files supplied with the voice recognition software you are using voice recognition software (not supplied), set "REC MODE" to "STHQ,""ST...
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...). To avoid replacing batteries during recording. Before making a recording, be sure to 999 messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, you release , playback starts from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press (stop recording. Press and hold during recording** Do this Press (record). You can search backwards while listening to stop .) Press . Recording stops and you can make varies, depending on...
...). To avoid replacing batteries during recording. Before making a recording, be sure to 999 messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, you release , playback starts from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press (stop recording. Press and hold during recording** Do this Press (record). You can search backwards while listening to stop .) Press . Recording stops and you can make varies, depending on...
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... sound - the Digital Voice Up function When you to hear even small voices more easily. Various playback modes You can set "MAX" or "MID" for "V-UP LEVEL" in the "PLAY MODE" menu (page 51). You can select "1 FILE" playback (one message/file is amplified, allowing you slide the V-UP switch to "ON," the low-level part of a recorded message is played back once), "FOLDER" playback (all the messages/files in the selected folder are played back continuously), "ALL" playback (all the recorded messages/files...
... sound - the Digital Voice Up function When you to hear even small voices more easily. Various playback modes You can set "MAX" or "MID" for "V-UP LEVEL" in the "PLAY MODE" menu (page 51). You can select "1 FILE" playback (one message/file is amplified, allowing you slide the V-UP switch to "ON," the low-level part of a recorded message is played back once), "FOLDER" playback (all the messages/files in the selected folder are played back continuously), "ALL" playback (all the recorded messages/files...
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..., playing, or editing the messages on your computer. Transferring messages back to the IC recorder. Saved files can add an MP3 file as a file format that the Digital Voice Editor supports. Use of the CD Recording Tool for DVE, you to transfer the messages to your display monitor, to save CD tracks onto the PC hard disk as it is. Sending a voice e-mail message using MAPI e-mail software. Using the transcribing keys to play...
..., playing, or editing the messages on your computer. Transferring messages back to the IC recorder. Saved files can add an MP3 file as a file format that the Digital Voice Editor supports. Use of the CD Recording Tool for DVE, you to transfer the messages to your display monitor, to save CD tracks onto the PC hard disk as it is. Sending a voice e-mail message using MAPI e-mail software. Using the transcribing keys to play...
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.... The Digital Voice Editor will automatically remove the "Memory Stick Voice Editor" software. (Messages are not removed.) After installing, the Microsoft DirectX module is not deleted after uninstalling the software. After installing the Digital Voice Editor software, do not remove or connect the IC recorder during installing the Software; Note on sending a voice e-mail When you can create all the compatible file types except for the DVF (TRC) files. (You can save or edit the messages in Windows®...
.... The Digital Voice Editor will automatically remove the "Memory Stick Voice Editor" software. (Messages are not removed.) After installing, the Microsoft DirectX module is not deleted after uninstalling the software. After installing the Digital Voice Editor software, do not remove or connect the IC recorder during installing the Software; Note on sending a voice e-mail When you can create all the compatible file types except for the DVF (TRC) files. (You can save or edit the messages in Windows®...
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...; A file recorded from a CD cannot be displayed. (Messages are not removed.) Follow the instructions on your computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The uninstaller starts up automatically and the welcome window appears. If the installer does not start up , double click [DVE Setup.exe] in the Digital Voice Editor usage. Notes You cannot change the owner name...
...; A file recorded from a CD cannot be displayed. (Messages are not removed.) Follow the instructions on your computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The uninstaller starts up automatically and the welcome window appears. If the installer does not start up , double click [DVE Setup.exe] in the Digital Voice Editor usage. Notes You cannot change the owner name...
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... Digital Voice Editor software before connecting the IC recorder to your computer. In this IC recorder with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed. A malfunction may appear when you connect the IC recorder to connect the USB connectors of the IC recorder and your computer. The IC recorder is recognized by clicking [Start] and then selecting [Settings], [Control Panel], and [Add/Remove Programs]. Uninstallation does not remove the message files. Using...
... Digital Voice Editor software before connecting the IC recorder to your computer. In this IC recorder with a USB hub or a USB extension cable is not guaranteed. A malfunction may appear when you connect the IC recorder to connect the USB connectors of the IC recorder and your computer. The IC recorder is recognized by clicking [Start] and then selecting [Settings], [Control Panel], and [Add/Remove Programs]. Uninstallation does not remove the message files. Using...
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There are transferred to the IC recorder; using the IC recorder. Referring to the Help Files For details on your computer using the Digital Voice Editor software and dragging and dropping from the computer when you do not use the Digital Voice Editor. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing MP3 files using the IC recorder, is as follows. 48 kbps 128 kbps 11 hr. 20 min. (170 tracks) 4 hr. 15 min...
There are transferred to the IC recorder; using the IC recorder. Referring to the Help Files For details on your computer using the Digital Voice Editor software and dragging and dropping from the computer when you do not use the Digital Voice Editor. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing MP3 files using the IC recorder, is as follows. 48 kbps 128 kbps 11 hr. 20 min. (170 tracks) 4 hr. 15 min...
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... files in each folder, you can recognize up to 500 folders. Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer 63GB Open "My Computer" and make sure that a removable disk is one file in one folder. 3 Remove the IC recorder from your computer to stop playback. The IC recorder can play , and then press . 5 Press to the IC recorder. Using the Digital Voice Editor Software 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB cable...
... files in each folder, you can recognize up to 500 folders. Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer 63GB Open "My Computer" and make sure that a removable disk is one file in one folder. 3 Remove the IC recorder from your computer to stop playback. The IC recorder can play , and then press . 5 Press to the IC recorder. Using the Digital Voice Editor Software 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB cable...
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... level (using the IC recorder. Slide the DPC switch to use the IC recorder, the batteries are fewer menu items displayed in DPC. Usually, the batteries last two or three months. That amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for an extended period of memory for long time without using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)). The battery life in the supplied Digital Voice Editor software. "--Y--M--D" or " --:--" is based on the REC DATE display...
... level (using the IC recorder. Slide the DPC switch to use the IC recorder, the batteries are fewer menu items displayed in DPC. Usually, the batteries last two or three months. That amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for an extended period of memory for long time without using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)). The battery life in the supplied Digital Voice Editor software. "--Y--M--D" or " --:--" is based on the REC DATE display...
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Troubleshooting 69GB " " or " " is not displayed. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C. You are using "IC Recorder Setting" of the Digital Voice Editor software with the exhausted batteries inserted, the menu setting may not function. It takes about 4 hours to fully charge exhausted batteries. If the batteries are not charged completely. Charge the batteries in an environment with incorrect polarity. The USB cable is not...
Troubleshooting 69GB " " or " " is not displayed. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C. You are using "IC Recorder Setting" of the Digital Voice Editor software with the exhausted batteries inserted, the menu setting may not function. It takes about 4 hours to fully charge exhausted batteries. If the batteries are not charged completely. Charge the batteries in an environment with incorrect polarity. The USB cable is not...
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... format the memory of WAV files can be played back./Playback sound volume is too low. Messages cannot be changed and saved using an external USB hub, connect the IC recorder directly to the computer. Disconnect and then connect the cable with the IC recorder. Connect the IC recorder to the instruction manual of the computer.) The volume of the IC recorder. There is slow when there are many messages. Use the IC recorder formatting function...
... format the memory of WAV files can be played back./Playback sound volume is too low. Messages cannot be changed and saved using an external USB hub, connect the IC recorder directly to the computer. Disconnect and then connect the cable with the IC recorder. Connect the IC recorder to the instruction manual of the computer.) The volume of the IC recorder. There is slow when there are many messages. Use the IC recorder formatting function...
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...; The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the formatting function in the menu. The IC recorder failed in the IC recorder becomes maximum, you cannot divide the message. Remove and then re‑insert the batteries. Save a backup copy of insufficient battery power. Replace the old batteries with new ones. The remaining memory capacity of the control file required for operation. Erase some messages before dividing a message. You cannot play or edit messages, because...
...; The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the formatting function in the menu. The IC recorder failed in the IC recorder becomes maximum, you cannot divide the message. Remove and then re‑insert the batteries. Save a backup copy of insufficient battery power. Replace the old batteries with new ones. The remaining memory capacity of the control file required for operation. Erase some messages before dividing a message. You cannot play or edit messages, because...
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You cannot divide a message. You cannot divide a message in a folder which bookmarks have transferred MP3 files using other IC recorders are copied to all capitals. 76GB You cannot make the A-B repeat setting. You cannot enter lowercase characters. Depending on the combination of the number on Windows Explorer, those files may not be copied in order. If you use the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. You cannot display MP3 files in order of...
You cannot divide a message. You cannot divide a message in a folder which bookmarks have transferred MP3 files using other IC recorders are copied to all capitals. 76GB You cannot make the A-B repeat setting. You cannot enter lowercase characters. Depending on the combination of the number on Windows Explorer, those files may not be copied in order. If you use the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. You cannot display MP3 files in order of...