Warranty Card
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... removal and installation is available from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, or for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). 4-557-147-22 Tape Cassette Player/Recorder/CD Player/Mini Disc ® DAT/Radio/Head Phone/Speaker/MIC/Personals Portable Audio...
... removal and installation is available from your convenience, Sony Electronics Inc. has established telephone numbers for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you, or for product information or operation, call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Printed in material or workmanship as fuses or batteries). 4-557-147-22 Tape Cassette Player/Recorder/CD Player/Mini Disc ® DAT/Radio/Head Phone/Speaker/MIC/Personals Portable Audio...
Operating Instructions
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Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. ICD-SX57/SX67/SX77 © 2007 Sony Corporation 2-894-352-11 (3) 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 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. Refer to these numbers whenever you...
Model No. Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. ICD-SX57/SX67/SX77 © 2007 Sony Corporation 2-894-352-11 (3) 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 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. Refer to these numbers whenever you...
Operating Instructions
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... environment by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to the collection and recycling location nearest you may call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. For more of this model manufactured for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this manual could void your used in accordance with the instructions, may...
... environment by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to the collection and recycling location nearest you may call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/. For more of this model manufactured for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this manual could void your used in accordance with the instructions, may...
Operating Instructions
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... before Recording 19 Basic Operations Recording Messages 21 Various Recording Modes Manual Recording Mode 25 Starting to Record Automattically in Response to a Previously Recorded Message 27 Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback 29 Dividing a Message into Two during Recording 30 Recording with an External Microphone 31 Recording from Other Equipment......32 Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone 33 Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages 34 Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - the Digital Voice Up function....37 Adjusting the playback speed...
... before Recording 19 Basic Operations Recording Messages 21 Various Recording Modes Manual Recording Mode 25 Starting to Record Automattically in Response to a Previously Recorded Message 27 Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback 29 Dividing a Message into Two during Recording 30 Recording with an External Microphone 31 Recording from Other Equipment......32 Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone 33 Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages 34 Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - the Digital Voice Up function....37 Adjusting the playback speed...
Operating Instructions
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... Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 47 Using the IC Recorder with an Alarm 40 Erasing Messages 43 Erasing Messages one by one.......43 Erasing All Messages in a Folder 44 Editing Messages Dividing a Message into Two 45 Moving Message to the Help Files 64 Playing Back MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder 64 Using the Digital Voice Editor Software 65 Using Windows Explorer 65 Construction of folders and files 66 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device 67 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 68 Error Messages (IC recorder)..........76 System...
... Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 47 Using the IC Recorder with an Alarm 40 Erasing Messages 43 Erasing Messages one by one.......43 Erasing All Messages in a Folder 44 Editing Messages Dividing a Message into Two 45 Moving Message to the Help Files 64 Playing Back MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder 64 Using the Digital Voice Editor Software 65 Using Windows Explorer 65 Construction of folders and files 66 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device 67 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 68 Error Messages (IC recorder)..........76 System...
Operating Instructions
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Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions (1) GB Cradle (1) The cradle is supplied with some models in some regions only. Checking the contents of the package IC Recorder (1) Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) (1) USB connecting cable (1) Rechargeable batteries (2) Stereo ear receiver* (1) * The stereo ear receiver is supplied with some models in some regions only.
Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions (1) GB Cradle (1) The cradle is supplied with some models in some regions only. Checking the contents of the package IC Recorder (1) Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) (1) USB connecting cable (1) Rechargeable batteries (2) Stereo ear receiver* (1) * The stereo ear receiver is supplied with some models in some regions only.
Operating Instructions
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Display window Display during playback and stop Operation mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation mode : playback : stop : review/fast backward, cue/fast forward : going backward/forward continuously Folder indicator Elasped time/Remaining time indication/Recording date and time indication Folder name/Message name/Artist name indication Remaining battery/Charging indicator When dry batteries are used, the indicator shows the remaining battery power. BA2 : The bass sound is reinforced. BA1 : The bass sound is ...
Display window Display during playback and stop Operation mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation mode : playback : stop : review/fast backward, cue/fast forward : going backward/forward continuously Folder indicator Elasped time/Remaining time indication/Recording date and time indication Folder name/Message name/Artist name indication Remaining battery/Charging indicator When dry batteries are used, the indicator shows the remaining battery power. BA2 : The bass sound is reinforced. BA1 : The bass sound is ...
Operating Instructions
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...; Tip You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using your computer. When charging/replacing the batteries The battery indicator on the remaining power and the condition of the batteries. Battery remain indication : Charge both batteries or replace the old batteries with a temperature of time. Charge the batteries in an environment with new ones. : "LOW BATTERY" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. Set "USB CHARGE" to "ON" (page...
...; Tip You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using your computer. When charging/replacing the batteries The battery indicator on the remaining power and the condition of the batteries. Battery remain indication : Charge both batteries or replace the old batteries with a temperature of time. Charge the batteries in an environment with new ones. : "LOW BATTERY" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. Set "USB CHARGE" to "ON" (page...
Operating Instructions
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... a user file specifically adapted to "STHQ,""ST,""STLP," or "SP" (page 50). This procedure is about an inch (2 - 3cm) from a specific direction (page 24). To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using . 20GB For details on the computer Before you can transcribe recorded messages, you are using voice recognition software (not supplied), set "REC MODE" to the sound of your recorded speech. Microphone To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, hold the microphone directly...
... a user file specifically adapted to "STHQ,""ST,""STLP," or "SP" (page 50). This procedure is about an inch (2 - 3cm) from a specific direction (page 24). To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using . 20GB For details on the computer Before you can transcribe recorded messages, you are using voice recognition software (not supplied), set "REC MODE" to the sound of your recorded speech. Microphone To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, hold the microphone directly...
Operating Instructions
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... microphone is automatically cut off. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of the IC recorder using the menu by selecting "DETAIL MENU" - The built-in the stop mode Select "MIC IN" using an audio connecting cable*. "SELECT INPUT" - "MIC IN" (page 55). Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity and/ or recording level...
... microphone is automatically cut off. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of the IC recorder using the menu by selecting "DETAIL MENU" - The built-in the stop mode Select "MIC IN" using an audio connecting cable*. "SELECT INPUT" - "MIC IN" (page 55). Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity and/ or recording level...
Operating Instructions
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... "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 are played back continuously) in the "PLAY MODE" menu (page 52). To resume normal playback, press again. You can select "1 FILE" playback (one message/file is amplified, allowing you slide the V-UP switch to hear even small voices more easily. Playback/Erasing Various playback modes You can set "MAX...
... "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 are played back continuously) in the "PLAY MODE" menu (page 52). To resume normal playback, press again. You can select "1 FILE" playback (one message/file is amplified, allowing you slide the V-UP switch to hear even small voices more easily. Playback/Erasing Various playback modes You can set "MAX...
Operating Instructions
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... 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; " When installing or uninstalling the software in the "Memory Stick". 60GB Or do not install the "Memory Stick Voice Editor 1.0/1.1/1.2/2.0" 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®...
... 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; " When installing or uninstalling the software in the "Memory Stick". 60GB Or do not install the "Memory Stick Voice Editor 1.0/1.1/1.2/2.0" 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®...
Operating Instructions
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... using Windows Explorer. There are transferred to the help files. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing MP3 files using the IC recorder, is recommend that the IC recorder is in the stop mode. It is as follows. Help Playing Back MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder You can play back MP3 files on each are two ways to copy the MP3 files to the IC recorder: using the Digital Voice Editor software, and dragging and dropping the file using...
... using Windows Explorer. There are transferred to the help files. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing MP3 files using the IC recorder, is recommend that the IC recorder is in the stop mode. It is as follows. Help Playing Back MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder You can play back MP3 files on each are two ways to copy the MP3 files to the IC recorder: using the Digital Voice Editor software, and dragging and dropping the file using...
Operating Instructions
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... stored to stop playback. Open "My Computer" and make sure that a removable disk has been newly recognized on the Windows screen. 2 Drag and drop the folder in total. Using the IC Recorder with up to 999 files in one folder and up to your computer using the supplied USB cable (page 63). Using the Digital Voice Editor Software 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB cable (page 63). 2 Start the Digital Voice Editor software and copy MP3 files from...
... stored to stop playback. Open "My Computer" and make sure that a removable disk has been newly recognized on the Windows screen. 2 Drag and drop the folder in total. Using the IC Recorder with up to 999 files in one folder and up to your computer using the supplied USB cable (page 63). Using the Digital Voice Editor Software 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB cable (page 63). 2 Start the Digital Voice Editor software and copy MP3 files from...
Operating Instructions
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... have not set the clock (page 17). The date of the connected microphone was not set "MIC SENS" to " ". Playback sound may become more audible. The playback speed is dirty. Clean the plug. The (headphones) plug is adjusted in the menu mode. Slide the DPC switch to "ON" (page 37). "--Y--M--D" or " --:--" is heard. Symptom Noise is displayed on the operation modes (stop mode, playback mode, and recording mode) (pages 48, 49). 70GB Recording level is low.
... have not set the clock (page 17). The date of the connected microphone was not set "MIC SENS" to " ". Playback sound may become more audible. The playback speed is dirty. Clean the plug. The (headphones) plug is adjusted in the menu mode. Slide the DPC switch to "ON" (page 37). "--Y--M--D" or " --:--" is heard. Symptom Noise is displayed on the operation modes (stop mode, playback mode, and recording mode) (pages 48, 49). 70GB Recording level is low.
Operating Instructions
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... no battery power remaining after you remove the batteries. You are consumed slightly. The battery life in the middle of "DETAIL MENU" is set to "OFF" in the supplied Digital Voice Editor software. Symptom The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than NH-AAA have been inserted. The rechargeable batteries have been inserted with the medium volume level (using rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable batteries have...
... no battery power remaining after you remove the batteries. You are consumed slightly. The battery life in the middle of "DETAIL MENU" is set to "OFF" in the supplied Digital Voice Editor software. Symptom The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than NH-AAA have been inserted. The rechargeable batteries have been inserted with the medium volume level (using rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable batteries have...
Operating Instructions
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..., "UPDATING DATABASE" may be displayed for charging. The IC recorder does not operate correctly. Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries using the rechargeable batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C. You are removed just after the menu setting is changed, or the menu setting is changed menu setting does not function. Charge the batteries in an environment with new rechargeable batteries. The battery indicator is displayed only for a certain time. It...
..., "UPDATING DATABASE" may be displayed for charging. The IC recorder does not operate correctly. Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries using the rechargeable batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C. You are removed just after the menu setting is changed, or the menu setting is changed menu setting does not function. Charge the batteries in an environment with new rechargeable batteries. The battery indicator is displayed only for a certain time. It...
Operating Instructions
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... the IC recorder. You may 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 computer. The volume of the IC recorder. Messages cannot be played back./Playback sound volume is turned down. Turn up the volume on the file format, you cannot use part of editorial...
... the IC recorder. You may 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 computer. The volume of the IC recorder. Messages cannot be played back./Playback sound volume is turned down. Turn up the volume on the file format, you cannot use part of editorial...
Operating Instructions
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... new batteries to replace the current ones. Batteries are already 999 messages in the selected folder or the total number of the file stored in memory access. Erase some messages before dividing a message. You cannot play or edit messages, because the data of your data and format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu. The IC recorder failed in the IC recorder becomes maximum, you cannot divide the message. Erase some messages...
... new batteries to replace the current ones. Batteries are already 999 messages in the selected folder or the total number of the file stored in memory access. Erase some messages before dividing a message. You cannot play or edit messages, because the data of your data and format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu. The IC recorder failed in the IC recorder becomes maximum, you cannot divide the message. Erase some messages...
Operating Instructions
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... copied in order of transfer because of the limitations of Windows. When you want to display the files you transferred in order, it is recommended that you have transferred MP3 files using Windows Explorer, those files may not be less than the IC recorder's maximum recording time. You cannot divide a message. You cannot divide a message in order. If you use the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. You cannot display MP3 files in a folder...
... copied in order of transfer because of the limitations of Windows. When you want to display the files you transferred in order, it is recommended that you have transferred MP3 files using Windows Explorer, those files may not be less than the IC recorder's maximum recording time. You cannot divide a message. You cannot divide a message in order. If you use the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. You cannot display MP3 files in a folder...