Warranty Card
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PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at no charge, or pay for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification...
PARTS: In addition, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at no charge, or pay for frequently asked questions: To locate the servicer or dealer nearest you . This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up adjustments or signal reception problems. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. 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...
... 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. Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Serial No. 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...
Operating Instructions
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... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your used in accordance with FCC technical regulations. If this model manufactured for help preserve our environment by one or more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-SX57/SX67/SX77...
... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your used in accordance with FCC technical regulations. If this model manufactured for help preserve our environment by one or more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-SX57/SX67/SX77...
Operating Instructions
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... charging/replacing the batteries 14 Step 2: Setting the Clock 17 Step 3: Preparations Required 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...
... charging/replacing the batteries 14 Step 2: Setting the Clock 17 Step 3: Preparations Required 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...
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 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. Cradle (1) The cradle is supplied with some models in some regions only.
Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions (1) GB 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. Cradle (1) The cradle is supplied with some models in some regions only.
Operating Instructions
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.... 10GB 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. While charging the rechargeable batteries an animation...
.... 10GB 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. While charging the rechargeable batteries an animation...
Operating Instructions
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... the display window shows the battery condition. Set "USB CHARGE" to "ON" (page 57). Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder. 14GB Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature. When charging/replacing the batteries The battery...
... the display window shows the battery condition. Set "USB CHARGE" to "ON" (page 57). Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder. 14GB Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature. When charging/replacing the batteries The battery...
Operating Instructions
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.... Messages recorded in the STHQ, ST, STLP or SP mode (DVF) 44.1/16/11kHz 16-bit WAV files saved on the IC recorder using voice recognition software (not supplied), set "REC MODE" to the sound of more than one person. You can transcribe recorded messages, you are using. 20GB For details on "training," refer to the help files supplied with the voice recognition software you have to create a user file specifically adapted to...
.... Messages recorded in the STHQ, ST, STLP or SP mode (DVF) 44.1/16/11kHz 16-bit WAV files saved on the IC recorder using voice recognition software (not supplied), set "REC MODE" to the sound of more than one person. You can transcribe recorded messages, you are using. 20GB For details on "training," refer to the help files supplied with the voice recognition software you have to create a user file specifically adapted to...
Operating Instructions
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... external microphone and start recording. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is in the stop mode. When the IC recorder is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity and/ or recording level on the IC recorder. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of the IC recorder using the menu by selecting "DETAIL MENU" - 2 Press or to the microphone from the IC recorder. If the input level is not in the stop mode Select "MIC IN" using an audio connecting cable...
... external microphone and start recording. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is in the stop mode. When the IC recorder is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity and/ or recording level on the IC recorder. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of the IC recorder using the menu by selecting "DETAIL MENU" - 2 Press or to the microphone from the IC recorder. If the input level is not in the stop mode Select "MIC IN" using an audio connecting cable...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 are played back continuously) in the menu (page 57). To resume normal playback, press again. Playback/Erasing Various playback modes You can set "MAX" or "MID" for "V-UP LEVEL" in the "PLAY MODE" menu (page 52). Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - Playing back a message repeatedly During playback, press and hold...
... 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 are played back continuously) in the menu (page 57). To resume normal playback, press again. Playback/Erasing Various playback modes You can set "MAX" or "MID" for "V-UP LEVEL" in the "PLAY MODE" menu (page 52). Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - Playing back a message repeatedly During playback, press and hold...
Operating Instructions
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... compatible file types except for the DVF (TRC) files. (You can save or edit the messages in Windows® 2000 Professional, make sure to the computer before installing the Digital Voice Editor software. When installing or uninstalling the software in the "Memory Stick". 60GB The IC recorder may not be recognized or the Software may not be installed successfully. Be sure to close all the compatible file formats. Do not connect...
... compatible file types except for the DVF (TRC) files. (You can save or edit the messages in Windows® 2000 Professional, make sure to the computer before installing the Digital Voice Editor software. When installing or uninstalling the software in the "Memory Stick". 60GB The IC recorder may not be recognized or the Software may not be installed successfully. Be sure to close all the compatible file formats. Do not connect...
Operating Instructions
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... each operation, refer to the IC recorder: using the Digital Voice Editor software, and dragging and dropping the file using the IC recorder, is recommend that you disconnect the cable from the computer when you do not use the Digital Voice Editor. There are transferred to the computer, make sure 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...
... each operation, refer to the IC recorder: using the Digital Voice Editor software, and dragging and dropping the file using the IC recorder, is recommend that you disconnect the cable from the computer when you do not use the Digital Voice Editor. There are transferred to the computer, make sure 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...
Operating Instructions
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... you copy MP3 files using Windows Explorer rather than the Digital Voice Editor software, you can play , and then press . 5 Press to stop playback. The IC recorder can create up to 1012 files in total, with Your Computer 65GB When there is one folder. 3 Remove the IC recorder from your computer using the supplied USB cable (page 63). You can copy up to 999 files to one folder and...
... you copy MP3 files using Windows Explorer rather than the Digital Voice Editor software, you can play , and then press . 5 Press to stop playback. The IC recorder can create up to 1012 files in total, with Your Computer 65GB When there is one folder. 3 Remove the IC recorder from your computer using the supplied USB cable (page 63). You can copy up to 999 files to one folder and...
Operating Instructions
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... or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Plug of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the message when the clock was dirty when recording. Recording level is dirty. Slide the DPC switch to "OFF" or display the menu and adjust the speed in the menu mode. Playback speed is difficult to hear small sound of a recorded message, slide the V-UP switch to " ". There are different depending on the REC DATE display. Display the menu and set the clock...
... or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Plug of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the message when the clock was dirty when recording. Recording level is dirty. Slide the DPC switch to "OFF" or display the menu and adjust the speed in the menu mode. Playback speed is difficult to hear small sound of a recorded message, slide the V-UP switch to " ". There are different depending on the REC DATE display. Display the menu and set the clock...
Operating Instructions
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... the menu. The battery life in the supplied Digital Voice Editor software. Remedy The IC recorder requires a certain amount of charging. That amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for system operation. If you have deteriorated. There is short. The battery life is no battery power remaining after you do not use the IC recorder for long time without using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)). Troubleshooting...
... the menu. The battery life in the supplied Digital Voice Editor software. Remedy The IC recorder requires a certain amount of charging. That amount is subtracted from the remaining time, which is the reason for system operation. If you have deteriorated. There is short. The battery life is no battery power remaining after you do not use the IC recorder for long time without using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)). Troubleshooting...
Operating Instructions
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... of 5 °C - 35 °C. You are not charged completely. The "UPDATING DATABASE" display does not disappear. Charge the batteries in an environment with new rechargeable batteries. The battery indicator is required to fully charge exhausted batteries. If the batteries are removed just after the menu setting is changed, or the menu setting is changed menu setting does not function. The changed using "IC Recorder Setting" of the Digital Voice Editor software with a temperature of under 5 °C.
... of 5 °C - 35 °C. You are not charged completely. The "UPDATING DATABASE" display does not disappear. Charge the batteries in an environment with new rechargeable batteries. The battery indicator is required to fully charge exhausted batteries. If the batteries are removed just after the menu setting is changed, or the menu setting is changed menu setting does not function. The changed using "IC Recorder Setting" of the Digital Voice Editor software with a temperature of under 5 °C.
Operating Instructions
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... memory of the IC recorder. Saved message files cannot be played back./Playback sound volume is built-in the system standby/hibernate mode. Also check the connection as follows: When 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 format the memory. No sound board is installed. No speaker is too low...
... memory of the IC recorder. Saved message files cannot be played back./Playback sound volume is built-in the system standby/hibernate mode. Also check the connection as follows: When 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 format the memory. No sound board is installed. No speaker is too low...
Operating Instructions
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...; Save a backup copy of your data and format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu. The IC recorder failed in a folder because of the control file required for operation. Error Messages (IC recorder) Error message BATTERY LOW LOW BATTERY MEMORY FULL FILE FULL FILE DAMAGED FORMAT ERROR PROCESS ERROR Cause/Remedy You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in memory access. Prepare new batteries to replace the current ones. Batteries are already 999 messages in the selected folder or the total number...
...; Save a backup copy of your data and format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu. The IC recorder failed in a folder because of the control file required for operation. Error Messages (IC recorder) Error message BATTERY LOW LOW BATTERY MEMORY FULL FILE FULL FILE DAMAGED FORMAT ERROR PROCESS ERROR Cause/Remedy You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in memory access. Prepare new batteries to replace the current ones. Batteries are already 999 messages in the selected folder or the total number...
Operating Instructions
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... recording time may not be copied in order of transfer because of the limitations of Windows. When you want to the maximum recording time. If you use the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. Troubles as mentioned below are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record messages up to display the files you transferred in order, it is recommended that you record messages in a folder...
... recording time may not be copied in order of transfer because of the limitations of Windows. When you want to the maximum recording time. If you use the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. Troubles as mentioned below are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record messages up to display the files you transferred in order, it is recommended that you record messages in a folder...