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... call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 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 IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number...
... call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. 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 IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number...
Operating Instructions
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...used for Macintosh. The supplied connecting cable is the industry standard for digital music identification for the IC recorder ICD-SX57. and are trademarks owned by the terms of Sony Corporation. US and foreign patents licensed from the Gracenote®. Gracenote..., Dragon NaturallySpeaking are registered in the USA and other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks of their respective holders. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. The Gracenote logo and...
...used for Macintosh. The supplied connecting cable is the industry standard for digital music identification for the IC recorder ICD-SX57. and are trademarks owned by the terms of Sony Corporation. US and foreign patents licensed from the Gracenote®. Gracenote..., Dragon NaturallySpeaking are registered in the USA and other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks of their respective holders. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. The Gracenote logo and...
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...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 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 61 Referring to a Different Folder 45 Adding Priority ...
...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 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 61 Referring to a Different Folder 45 Adding Priority ...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 66 Error Messages (IC recorder)..........73 System Limitations 76 Addtional Information Recording with Other Equipment.......77 Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied 78 Precautions 79 Specifications 80 Index 82 GB
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 66 Error Messages (IC recorder)..........73 System Limitations 76 Addtional Information Recording with Other Equipment.......77 Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied 78 Precautions 79 Specifications 80 Index 82 GB
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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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... current operation of the IC recorder. : recording : recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with high quality sound ST : Standard play stereo recording mode STLP : Long play stereo recording mode SP : Standard play monaural recording mode LP : Long play stereo recording mode with the VOR function Recording level meter 11GB MAN (manual) : To record with microphone sensitivity set...
... current operation of the IC recorder. : recording : recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with high quality sound ST : Standard play stereo recording mode STLP : Long play stereo recording mode SP : Standard play monaural recording mode LP : Long play stereo recording mode with the VOR function Recording level meter 11GB MAN (manual) : To record with microphone sensitivity set...
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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 a certain period of the supplied batteries. Please refer to step 4 in "Step 2: Setting the Clock" on page 17...polarity, and close the lid. USB cable (supplied) 13GB Follow steps 1 and 2, and then charge the batteries by connecting the USB connector of the IC recorder to set the date and time. Using rechargeable batteries You can install rechargeable batteries (not supplied) instead of time. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: ...
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 a certain period of the supplied batteries. Please refer to step 4 in "Step 2: Setting the Clock" on page 17...polarity, and close the lid. USB cable (supplied) 13GB Follow steps 1 and 2, and then charge the batteries by connecting the USB connector of the IC recorder to set the date and time. Using rechargeable batteries You can install rechargeable batteries (not supplied) instead of time. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: ...
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...Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain period of the remaining battery/charging indicator, you are displayed in an animation. It varies depending on page 17 to..." and the battery indicator are transferring data to the IC recorder. Tip You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to "ON" (page 56). Do not use the IC recorder for the first time, or after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain time, it...
...Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain period of the remaining battery/charging indicator, you are displayed in an animation. It varies depending on page 17 to..." and the battery indicator are transferring data to the IC recorder. Tip You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to "ON" (page 56). Do not use the IC recorder for the first time, or after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain time, it...
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... batteries. : "LOW BATTERY" appears and the IC recorder will remain. Do not charge dry batteries. When you re-insert the batteries. Battery life*1 When using a Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using ear receiver STHQ*3 ST*4 ... replacing/charging the batteries The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition. Notes Do not use the IC recorder for this case, set the date and time again. Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 19 hr. 30 min. Approx. 14 hr. 30...
... batteries. : "LOW BATTERY" appears and the IC recorder will remain. Do not charge dry batteries. When you re-insert the batteries. Battery life*1 When using a Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using ear receiver STHQ*3 ST*4 ... replacing/charging the batteries The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition. Notes Do not use the IC recorder for this case, set the date and time again. Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 19 hr. 30 min. Approx. 14 hr. 30...
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... indicator flashes in orange. This is required to VOL12 *3 STHQ : Stereo high quality recording mode *4 ST : Stereo standard recording mode *5 STLP : Stereo long play recording mode *6 SP : Standard play recording mode *7 LP : Long play recording mode Note on how you operate the IC recorder *2 When playing back through speaker LP*7 MP3 (128 Kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Approx. 19...
... indicator flashes in orange. This is required to VOL12 *3 STHQ : Stereo high quality recording mode *4 ST : Stereo standard recording mode *5 STLP : Stereo long play recording mode *6 SP : Standard play recording mode *7 LP : Long play recording mode Note on how you operate the IC recorder *2 When playing back through speaker LP*7 MP3 (128 Kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Approx. 19...
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... the first time, or when you selected "AUTO," the clock is automatically adjusted using the clock in the computer connected to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is started. You need to set the clock to the next steps. 17GB Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries...
... the first time, or when you selected "AUTO," the clock is automatically adjusted using the clock in the computer connected to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is started. You need to set the clock to the next steps. 17GB Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries...
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Microphone To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is called "training." 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 the following messages recorded using voice recognition software (not supplied), set "REC MODE" to "STHQ,""ST,""STLP," or "SP" (page 49). For details on "training," refer to the ...
Microphone To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is called "training." 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 the following messages recorded using voice recognition software (not supplied), set "REC MODE" to "STHQ,""ST,""STLP," or "SP" (page 49). For details on "training," refer to the ...
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... into the built-in red and the window changes to the recording display (page 11). Basic Operations Basic Operations Recording Messages Built-in microphones DIRECTNL OPR 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...
... into the built-in red and the window changes to the recording display (page 11). Basic Operations Basic Operations Recording Messages Built-in microphones DIRECTNL OPR 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...
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... you can add an overwrite recording from the beginning of the current recording. Tips When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to stop recording. Press (record). 3 Press (stop) to 999 messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, you release ...
... you can add an overwrite recording from the beginning of the current recording. Tips When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to stop recording. Press (record). 3 Press (stop) to 999 messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, you release ...
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... direction, slide the DIRECTNL switch to the (headphone) jack and monitor the recording. When you want to record a particular sound at a conference/meeting, etc. Basic Operations * One hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automaticaly released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. ** You cannot select this case, even when you select the...
... direction, slide the DIRECTNL switch to the (headphone) jack and monitor the recording. When you want to record a particular sound at a conference/meeting, etc. Basic Operations * One hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automaticaly released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. ** You cannot select this case, even when you select the...
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..., press or and adjust the recording level down so that "OVER" is not displayed, to about -12 dB on the recording level meter. OVER indicator Level meter The IC recorder enters the record standby mode. Select "MANUAL" by pressing ...or in the menu. 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...
..., press or and adjust the recording level down so that "OVER" is not displayed, to about -12 dB on the recording level meter. OVER indicator Level meter The IC recorder enters the record standby mode. Select "MANUAL" by pressing ...or in the menu. 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...
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..., or for an important recording, set "VOR" to "ON" in the menu, and then press . If recording is not satisfactory after you . Adding a Recording to the recording conditions. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the..."" flash. Set "MIC SENS" in the menu according to a Previously Recorded Message Operation indicator 2, 3 4 1 1 26GB "VOR" appears in the display window. 2 Press (record). The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. 1 Press or to set "VOR" to "...
..., or for an important recording, set "VOR" to "ON" in the menu, and then press . If recording is not satisfactory after you . Adding a Recording to the recording conditions. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the..."" flash. Set "MIC SENS" in the menu according to a Previously Recorded Message Operation indicator 2, 3 4 1 1 26GB "VOR" appears in the display window. 2 Press (record). The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. 1 Press or to set "VOR" to "...
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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. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the stop mode. The new message number is in the display window. 30GB An animation which shows dividing appears below the level meter. 1 Press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) during recording. The message will be divided into two, while recording continues.
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. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the stop mode. The new message number is in the display window. 30GB An animation which shows dividing appears below the level meter. 1 Press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) during recording. The message will be divided into two, while recording continues.
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... IN" and then press . 3 Speak into the external microphone and start recording. "MIC IN" (page 54). 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. "SELECT INPUT" - The built-in power type microphone...
... IN" and then press . 3 Speak into the external microphone and start recording. "MIC IN" (page 54). 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. "SELECT INPUT" - The built-in power type microphone...
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... (monaural) (without resistor) (without resistor) RK-G136 Stereo Stereo mini-plug mini-plug (without resistor) (without resistor) When the IC recorder is not in microphone is automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity and.../ or recording level on how to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphonetype electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to...
... (monaural) (without resistor) (without resistor) RK-G136 Stereo Stereo mini-plug mini-plug (without resistor) (without resistor) When the IC recorder is not in microphone is automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity and.../ or recording level on how to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphonetype electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to...