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... the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. 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 Refer to...
... the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. 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 Refer to...
Operating Instructions
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... Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the IC recorder ICD-SX57/SX67/SX77. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ... over to conserve natural resources. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in the European Union and other IC recorders. You cannot connect other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that ...
... Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the IC recorder ICD-SX57/SX67/SX77. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ... over to conserve natural resources. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in the European Union and other IC recorders. You cannot connect other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that ...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 Limitations 79 GB Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with Your Computer Using the...
... 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 Limitations 79 GB Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with Your Computer Using the...
Operating Instructions
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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. Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions (1) GB
Operating Instructions
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..., and displays the current recording mode when the IC recorder is in a noisy place. Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode set manually. Remaining recording time indication Display during recording Operation mode indicator 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 high quality sound...
..., and displays the current recording mode when the IC recorder is in a noisy place. Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode set manually. Remaining recording time indication Display during recording Operation mode indicator 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 high quality sound...
Operating Instructions
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... recommended that you install the software before step 3. 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. 3 Charge the batteries by connecting the USB connector of the IC recorder to your computer. USB connecting cable (supplied) 2 Insert two rechargeable batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power...
... recommended that you install the software before step 3. 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. 3 Charge the batteries by connecting the USB connector of the IC recorder to your computer. USB connecting cable (supplied) 2 Insert two rechargeable batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power...
Operating Instructions
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...charged batteries or LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries Follow the steps 1 and 2. Tip You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to "OFF," you cannot charge the batteries using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) (page 82). Notes While " " or... " " is being displayed instead of the remaining battery/charging indicator, you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of 5 °C - 35 °C. If "USB CHARGE" in the menu "DETAIL MENU" is...
...charged batteries or LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries Follow the steps 1 and 2. Tip You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to "OFF," you cannot charge the batteries using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) (page 82). Notes While " " or... " " is being displayed instead of the remaining battery/charging indicator, you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of 5 °C - 35 °C. If "USB CHARGE" in the menu "DETAIL MENU" is...
Operating Instructions
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... adaptor (not supplied). appears in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in orange. may damage the data. Note If the IC recorder is accessing data while "UPDATING DATABASE..." Approx. 27 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Approx. 19 hr. Doing so may be displayed for... an extended period of the IC recorder. Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through the internal speaker with the volume level set to process excessive amount of data, "UPDATING DATABASE..." Approx. 24 hr. Wait until...
... adaptor (not supplied). appears in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in orange. may damage the data. Note If the IC recorder is accessing data while "UPDATING DATABASE..." Approx. 27 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Approx. 19 hr. Doing so may be displayed for... an extended period of the IC recorder. Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through the internal speaker with the volume level set to process excessive amount of data, "UPDATING DATABASE..." Approx. 24 hr. Wait until...
Operating Instructions
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... connected to the next steps. 17GB Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for a certain period of time. When you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for the first time, or when you selected "AUTO," the clock is started. In this case, proceed from step 4. The menu... . Press or to select "DATE & TIME" and press . 2 Press or to use the alarm function or record the date and time.
... connected to the next steps. 17GB Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for a certain period of time. When you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for the first time, or when you selected "AUTO," the clock is started. In this case, proceed from step 4. The menu... . Press or to select "DATE & TIME" and press . 2 Press or to use the alarm function or record the date and time.
Operating Instructions
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.... You can transcribe the following messages recorded using your IC recorder or files saved on your computer. Messages recorded in the menu (page 50). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to "ON" to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 24). To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using . 20GB For details on "training," refer...
.... You can transcribe the following messages recorded using your IC recorder or files saved on your computer. Messages recorded in the menu (page 50). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to "ON" to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 24). To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using . 20GB For details on "training," refer...
Operating Instructions
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... Built-in microphones DIRECTNL Operation indicator (headphone) jack 2 3 1 1 1 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 to ...
... Built-in microphones DIRECTNL Operation indicator (headphone) jack 2 3 1 1 1 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 to ...
Operating Instructions
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... object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during a long recording session, use . To pause recording* release pause and resume recording review the current recording instantly** review during recording or recording pause. Press and hold during recording** Do this Press (record). Recording stops and playback starts from that point. Doing so may damage the...
... object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during a long recording session, use . To pause recording* release pause and resume recording review the current recording instantly** review during recording or recording pause. Press and hold during recording** Do this Press (record). Recording stops and playback starts from that point. Doing so may damage the...
Operating Instructions
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...; you can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL + or VOL -, but the recording level is automaticaly released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. ** You cannot select this function in the "REC MODE" menu. ICD-SX57 STHQ mode ST mode STLP mode 4 hr. 10 min. 11 hr. 10 min. 21 hr. ...35 min. you can record with stereo sound. STHQ : High-quality stereo recording mode; you can record for a longer...
...; you can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL + or VOL -, but the recording level is automaticaly released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. ** You cannot select this function in the "REC MODE" menu. ICD-SX57 STHQ mode ST mode STLP mode 4 hr. 10 min. 11 hr. 10 min. 21 hr. ...35 min. you can record with stereo sound. STHQ : High-quality stereo recording mode; you can record for a longer...
Operating Instructions
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... Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. Press or to record messages and then press . 3 Press and hold (record). The IC recorder enters the record standby mode. Adjust the maximum level of the sound source to prevent sound distortion. If "OVER" ...is displayed, press or and adjust the recording level down so that "OVER" is not ...
... Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. Press or to record messages and then press . 3 Press and hold (record). The IC recorder enters the record standby mode. Adjust the maximum level of the sound source to prevent sound distortion. If "OVER" ...is displayed, press or and adjust the recording level down so that "OVER" is not ...
Operating Instructions
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...; Note The VOR function is not satisfactory after you . The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. Adding a Recording to the recording conditions. "VOR" appears in the display window. 2 Press (record). Set "MIC SENS" in the menu according to a Previously Recorded Message Operation indicator 2, 3 4 1 1 27GB Various Recording Modes 1 Press or to set "VOR" to...
...; Note The VOR function is not satisfactory after you . The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. Adding a Recording to the recording conditions. "VOR" appears in the display window. 2 Press (record). Set "MIC SENS" in the menu according to a Previously Recorded Message Operation indicator 2, 3 4 1 1 27GB Various Recording Modes 1 Press or to set "VOR" to...
Operating Instructions
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Various Recording Modes 1 Press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) during recording. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the stop mode. Recording with an External Microphone Stereo microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is added at the point you pressed the button. The message will be divided into two, while recording continues. An animation which shows dividing appears below the level meter. The new message number is in the display window. 31GB
Various Recording Modes 1 Press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) during recording. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the stop mode. Recording with an External Microphone Stereo microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is added at the point you pressed the button. The message will be divided into two, while recording continues. An animation which shows dividing appears below the level meter. The new message number is in the display window. 31GB
Operating Instructions
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...; Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). When the IC recorder is not in the stop mode. 2 Press or to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity and/ or recording level on the IC recorder. If the input level is...
...; Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). When the IC recorder is not in the stop mode. 2 Press or to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity and/ or recording level on the IC recorder. If the input level is...
Operating Instructions
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...RK-G139 HG RK-G136 HG To the IC recorder Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) To the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) When the IC recorder is recorded. Recording sound from a telephone or a cell ...phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphonetype electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to record sound from the connected equipment is not in the stop mode Select...
...RK-G139 HG RK-G136 HG To the IC recorder Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) To the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) When the IC recorder is recorded. Recording sound from a telephone or a cell ...phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphonetype electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to record sound from the connected equipment is not in the stop mode Select...
Operating Instructions
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Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages 1, 2 DIVIDE/ 1 4 (headphone) jack 5 1, 3 V-UP DPC A-B/ 1 Select a folder. Press /MENU. Press or to select the folder and then press . 2 Press or to select the message number. 3 Press to start playback. 4 Adjust the volume with VOL +/-. 5 Press to stop playback. After playing back one message, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message. 34GB
Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages 1, 2 DIVIDE/ 1 4 (headphone) jack 5 1, 3 V-UP DPC A-B/ 1 Select a folder. Press /MENU. Press or to select the folder and then press . 2 Press or to select the message number. 3 Press to start playback. 4 Adjust the volume with VOL +/-. 5 Press to stop playback. After playing back one message, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message. 34GB
Operating Instructions
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...57811; during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. To search backward (Review): Press and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to the (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. To listen from an ear receiver : Connect the ...one word forward or back. During cue/review, the counter will be displayed, regardless of the setting of "DISPLAY" (page 51). 35GB The IC recorder searches at which you wish to start playback (Easy Search) When "EASY SEARCH" is useful to "ON" (page 52) in a long...
...57811; during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. To search backward (Review): Press and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to the (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. To listen from an ear receiver : Connect the ...one word forward or back. During cue/review, the counter will be displayed, regardless of the setting of "DISPLAY" (page 51). 35GB The IC recorder searches at which you wish to start playback (Easy Search) When "EASY SEARCH" is useful to "ON" (page 52) in a long...