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...2007 Nuance Communications, Inc. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. The software described herein may also be governed by Gracenote" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. "MagicGate Memory ... license agreement. This software is for the IC recorder ICD-SX68. gracenote.com Gracenote® is the trademark of Sony Corporation. "LPEC" and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. US and foreign patents licensed from the Gracenote...
...2007 Nuance Communications, Inc. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. The software described herein may also be governed by Gracenote" logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. "MagicGate Memory ... license agreement. This software is for the IC recorder ICD-SX68. gracenote.com Gracenote® is the trademark of Sony Corporation. "LPEC" and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. US and foreign patents licensed from the Gracenote...
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... Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages 33 Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - A-B Repeat 37 Adding a Bookmark 38 GB the VOR Function 25 Adding a Recording to Sound - DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 37 Playing Back a Specified Section Repeatedly - the Digital Voice Up function....36 Adjusting the playback speed -
... Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages 33 Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - A-B Repeat 37 Adding a Bookmark 38 GB the VOR Function 25 Adding a Recording to Sound - DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 37 Playing Back a Specified Section Repeatedly - the Digital Voice Up function....36 Adjusting the playback speed -
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...Message to the Help Files 63 Playing Back MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder 64 Using the Digital Voice Editor Software 64 Using Windows Explorer 65 Construction of folders and files 66 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device 67 GB Playing Back a Message at... a Desired Time with Your Computer Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software 57 What You Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor Software.........57 System Requirements 58 Installing the Software 59 Connecting the IC Recorder to your Computer 62 Referring to a Different Folder 45 Adding Priority Mark...
...Message to the Help Files 63 Playing Back MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder 64 Using the Digital Voice Editor Software 64 Using Windows Explorer 65 Construction of folders and files 66 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device 67 GB Playing Back a Message at... a Desired Time with Your Computer Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software 57 What You Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor Software.........57 System Requirements 58 Installing the Software 59 Connecting the IC Recorder to your Computer 62 Referring to a Different Folder 45 Adding Priority Mark...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 69 Error Messages (IC recorder)..........76 System Limitations 79 Addtional Information Recording with Other Equipment.......80 Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied 81 Precautions 82 Specifications 83 Index 85 GB
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 69 Error Messages (IC recorder)..........76 System Limitations 79 Addtional Information Recording with Other Equipment.......80 Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied 81 Precautions 82 Specifications 83 Index 85 GB
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Checking the contents of the package IC Recorder (1) USB connecting cable (1) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions Stereo headphones (1) GB
Checking the contents of the package IC Recorder (1) USB connecting cable (1) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions Stereo headphones (1) GB
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... (21, 24, 26, 28, 52) GB Front Display window (10, 11) DIVIDE/ (bookmark) button (30, 33, 38) (folder)/MENU button (record/pause) button (21, 24, 25, 26, 29) (stop) button (18, 22, 25, 27, 29, 33, 40, 42, 45, 46) (cue/fast...
... (21, 24, 26, 28, 52) GB Front Display window (10, 11) DIVIDE/ (bookmark) button (30, 33, 38) (folder)/MENU button (record/pause) button (21, 24, 25, 26, 29) (stop) button (18, 22, 25, 27, 29, 33, 40, 42, 45, 46) (cue/fast...
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... 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 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...
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... ST : Standard play stereo recording mode STLP : Long play stereo recording mode SP : Standard play monaural recording mode LP : Long play monaural recording mode MP3 : MP3 mode (during recording Operation mode indication Displays the following, depending on the current operation of the IC recorder. : recording : recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with microphone sensitivity set...
... ST : Standard play stereo recording mode STLP : Long play stereo recording mode SP : Standard play monaural recording mode LP : Long play monaural recording mode MP3 : MP3 mode (during recording Operation mode indication Displays the following, depending on the current operation of the IC recorder. : recording : recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with microphone sensitivity set...
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Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays the current microphone sensitivity when recording with AGC (Automatic Gain Control). (high) : To record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. (low) : To record for dictation or in the menu. 12GB When "REC LEVEL" is set in ... LIM (limiter) indicator Displays the LIMITER setting in the menu. Displays the recording level during manual recording. Elapsed recording time indication Alarm indicator Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode (STHQ, ST, STLP, SP, and LP) set to "AUTOAGC,""---" is ...
Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays the current microphone sensitivity when recording with AGC (Automatic Gain Control). (high) : To record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. (low) : To record for dictation or in the menu. 12GB When "REC LEVEL" is set in ... LIM (limiter) indicator Displays the LIMITER setting in the menu. Displays the recording level during manual recording. Elapsed recording time indication Alarm indicator Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode (STHQ, ST, STLP, SP, and LP) set to "AUTOAGC,""---" is ...
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... can install rechargeable batteries (not supplied) instead of the IC recorder to your computer. USB cable (supplied) Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for a certain period of time. If the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is not installed yet, it is recommended that you... insert batteries after the IC recorder 13GB has been without batteries for the first time, or when you install the ...
... can install rechargeable batteries (not supplied) instead of the IC recorder to your computer. USB cable (supplied) Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for a certain period of time. If the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is not installed yet, it is recommended that you... insert batteries after the IC recorder 13GB has been without batteries for the first time, or when you install the ...
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...the charging indicator is displayed. It varies depending on page 18 to set to "OFF," you insert batteries after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain period of the batteries. Please refer to step 4 in an animation. When the charging indicator indicates " ," charging is completed.... the batteries are charging, "CONNECTING" and the charging indicator are transferring data to the IC recorder. Tip You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using your computer. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for ...
...the charging indicator is displayed. It varies depending on page 18 to set to "OFF," you insert batteries after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain period of the batteries. Please refer to step 4 in an animation. When the charging indicator indicates " ," charging is completed.... the batteries are charging, "CONNECTING" and the charging indicator are transferring data to the IC recorder. Tip You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using your computer. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for ...
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... the clock setting display or incorrect date and time when you remove the exhausted ones. Battery life*1 When using a Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery or Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using ear receiver STHQ*3 ST*4 Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 17 hr. 30 min. Approx. 17...
... the clock setting display or incorrect date and time when you remove the exhausted ones. Battery life*1 When using a Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery or Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using ear receiver STHQ*3 ST*4 Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 17 hr. 30 min. Approx. 17...
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.../ 44.1 kHz) Approx. 19 hr. - appears in the display window or the OPR indicator flashes in orange. message The IC recorder is accessing data while "UPDATING DATABASE..." may shorten depending on the "UPDATING DATABASE..." Wait until the message disappears before starting operation. 16GB... While accessing, do not remove the batteries or USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Approx. 17 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through the internal speaker with the volume level set to process excessive amount of data, "UPDATING DATABASE..." Playback using ear receiver...
.../ 44.1 kHz) Approx. 19 hr. - appears in the display window or the OPR indicator flashes in orange. message The IC recorder is accessing data while "UPDATING DATABASE..." may shorten depending on the "UPDATING DATABASE..." Wait until the message disappears before starting operation. 16GB... While accessing, do not remove the batteries or USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Approx. 17 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through the internal speaker with the volume level set to process excessive amount of data, "UPDATING DATABASE..." Playback using ear receiver...
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... for a certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 4. Getting Started You need to set the clock to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is automatically adjusted using the clock in the computer connected to use the alarm function or... record the date and time. Step 2: Setting the Clock /MENU 1 Select "DATE & TIME" in the display window. Press or to select ...
... for a certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 4. Getting Started You need to set the clock to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is automatically adjusted using the clock in the computer connected to use the alarm function or... record the date and time. Step 2: Setting the Clock /MENU 1 Select "DATE & TIME" in the display window. Press or to select ...
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... prevent distortion when a loud sound is suddenly input. Getting Started 19GB Step 3: Preparations Required before Recording Recording at a meeting Set "MIC SENS" to "HIGH " in the menu (page 49). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to "ON" to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 23). Set "LCF (LOW CUT)" to "ON" in...
... prevent distortion when a loud sound is suddenly input. Getting Started 19GB Step 3: Preparations Required before Recording Recording at a meeting Set "MIC SENS" to "HIGH " in the menu (page 49). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to "ON" to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 23). Set "LCF (LOW CUT)" to "ON" in...
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...called "training." For details on "training," refer to the help files supplied with the voice recognition software you are using your IC recorder or files saved on your computer. Messages recorded in the STHQ, ST, STLP or SP mode (DVF) 44.1/16/11kHz... "REC MODE" to the sound of your mouth. To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, avoid recording in a noisy place. You cannot transcribe a message recording the voices of your recorded speech. Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software) Set "MIC SENS" to "LOW " in the menu (page 49). ...
...called "training." For details on "training," refer to the help files supplied with the voice recognition software you are using your IC recorder or files saved on your computer. Messages recorded in the STHQ, ST, STLP or SP mode (DVF) 44.1/16/11kHz... "REC MODE" to the sound of your mouth. To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, avoid recording in a noisy place. You cannot transcribe a message recording the voices of your recorded speech. Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software) Set "MIC SENS" to "LOW " in the menu (page 49). ...
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... Built-in microphones DIRECTNL OPR indicator (headphone) jack 2 3 1 1 1 Basic Operations This section explains how to record using the AUTO_AGC* setting, to which the IC recorder is preset at the factory. * Auto Gain Control 1 Select a folder. � Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. � Press or ...
... Built-in microphones DIRECTNL OPR indicator (headphone) jack 2 3 1 1 1 Basic Operations This section explains how to record using the AUTO_AGC* setting, to which the IC recorder is preset at the factory. * Auto Gain Control 1 Select a folder. � Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. � Press or ...
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... messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, you can make varies, depending on the conditions of the message just recorded. Press (record). The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording. Tips When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can...
... messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, you can make varies, depending on the conditions of the message just recorded. Press (record). The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording. Tips When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can...
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... select this case, even when you can record for a longer time with stereo sound. ST : Standard play monaural recording mode; you can record for a longer time with monaural sound. LP : Long play stereo recording mode; To record with stereo sound. SP mode LP mode 69...headphone) jack and monitor the recording. When you want to record a particular sound at a conference/meeting, etc. STLP : Long play monaural recording mode; you can record with standard quality sound. you can record with stereo high-quality sound. Monitoring the recording Connect the stereo ear receiver ...
... select this case, even when you can record for a longer time with stereo sound. ST : Standard play monaural recording mode; you can record for a longer time with monaural sound. LP : Long play stereo recording mode; To record with stereo sound. SP mode LP mode 69...headphone) jack and monitor the recording. When you want to record a particular sound at a conference/meeting, etc. STLP : Long play monaural recording mode; you can record with standard quality sound. you can record with stereo high-quality sound. Monitoring the recording Connect the stereo ear receiver ...
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... in the display window moves. 4 Adjust the recording level. If "OVER" is displayed, press or and adjust the recording level down so that "OVER" is not displayed, to about -12 dB on the recording level meter. Select "MANUAL" by pressing ...the menu. Adjust the maximum level of the sound source to prevent sound distortion. OVER indicator Level meter Various Recording Modes Manual Recording Mode 2, 6 3, 6 7 1, 2 1, 2, 4 Operation indicator 1, 2 1 Select the manual recording mode in the "REC LEVEL" menu, and then press . 2 Select a folder. ...
... in the display window moves. 4 Adjust the recording level. If "OVER" is displayed, press or and adjust the recording level down so that "OVER" is not displayed, to about -12 dB on the recording level meter. Select "MANUAL" by pressing ...the menu. Adjust the maximum level of the sound source to prevent sound distortion. OVER indicator Level meter Various Recording Modes Manual Recording Mode 2, 6 3, 6 7 1, 2 1, 2, 4 Operation indicator 1, 2 1 Select the manual recording mode in the "REC LEVEL" menu, and then press . 2 Select a folder. ...