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... these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model 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 with Your Computer Toubleshooting Additional Information Index Record the serial number in the space...
... these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model 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 with Your Computer Toubleshooting Additional Information Index Record the serial number in the space...
Operating Instructions
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...disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the IC recorder ICD-SX57/SX67/SX77. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any time without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. By ensuring this product is disposed of a separate user license agreement. ...purchased the product. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in the European Union and other IC recorders. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING...
...disposal service or the shop where you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the IC recorder ICD-SX57/SX67/SX77. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any time without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. By ensuring this product is disposed of a separate user license agreement. ...purchased the product. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in the European Union and other IC recorders. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING...
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...
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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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... operation of the IC recorder. : recording : recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function Recording level meter 11GB MAN (manual) : To record with microphone sensitivity set using the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and displays the current recording mode when the IC recorder is in a noisy place. Recording mode indicator Displays...
... operation of the IC recorder. : recording : recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function Recording level meter 11GB MAN (manual) : To record with microphone sensitivity set using the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and displays the current recording mode when the IC recorder is in a noisy place. Recording mode indicator Displays...
Operating Instructions
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... 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. When the battery indicator ..., it is recommended that you charge the batteries repeatedly until " " is recommended that you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it is displayed. 13GB While the batteries are charging, "CONNECTING" and the battery indicator are displayed in an animation...
... 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. When the battery indicator ..., it is recommended that you charge the batteries repeatedly until " " is recommended that you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it is displayed. 13GB While the batteries are charging, "CONNECTING" and the battery indicator are displayed in an animation...
Operating Instructions
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...battery/charging indicator, you cannot charge the batteries. Please refer to step 4 in "Step 2: Setting the Clock" on page 17 to the IC recorder. When using fully 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 ...
...battery/charging indicator, you cannot charge the batteries. Please refer to step 4 in "Step 2: Setting the Clock" on page 17 to the IC recorder. When using fully 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 ...
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...process excessive amount of the IC recorder. message The IC recorder 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 the "...19 hr. Doing so may damage the data. Note If the IC recorder is accessing data while "UPDATING DATABASE..." Wait until the message disappears before starting operation. 16GB Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using ear receiver LP*7 MP3 (128 Kbps/ ...
...process excessive amount of the IC recorder. message The IC recorder 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 the "...19 hr. Doing so may damage the data. Note If the IC recorder is accessing data while "UPDATING DATABASE..." Wait until the message disappears before starting operation. 16GB Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using ear receiver LP*7 MP3 (128 Kbps/ ...
Operating Instructions
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.... Press or to select "DATE & TIME" and press . 2 Press or to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is started. The menu mode will be displayed in the computer connected to select "AUTO" or...and time. You need to set the clock to the next steps. 17GB In this case, proceed from step 4. When you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time. Getting Started Step 2: Setting the Clock /MENU 1 Select "DATE & TIME" in the ...
.... Press or to select "DATE & TIME" and press . 2 Press or to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is started. The menu mode will be displayed in the computer connected to select "AUTO" or...and time. You need to set the clock to the next steps. 17GB In this case, proceed from step 4. When you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time. Getting Started Step 2: Setting the Clock /MENU 1 Select "DATE & TIME" in the ...
Operating Instructions
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...file specifically adapted to the sound of more than one person. You can transcribe the following messages recorded 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 16-bit WAV files... software (not supplied), set "REC MODE" to record a voice coming from the corner of your mouth. To minimize the sound of your breach in the recordings, do not hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is called "training." Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software) Set...
...file specifically adapted to the sound of more than one person. You can transcribe the following messages recorded 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 16-bit WAV files... software (not supplied), set "REC MODE" to record a voice coming from the corner of your mouth. To minimize the sound of your breach in the recordings, do not hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is called "training." Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software) Set...
Operating Instructions
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... the window changes to the recording display (page 11). You do not need to record messages, and then press . 2 Start recording. Press (record). The operation indicator lights in microphone. 21GB Basic Operations Basic Operations Recording Messages 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 ...
... the window changes to the recording display (page 11). You do not need to record messages, and then press . 2 Start recording. Press (record). The operation indicator lights in microphone. 21GB Basic Operations Basic Operations Recording Messages 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 ...
Operating Instructions
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... and hold during recording** Do this Press (record). The IC recorder stops at the beginning of use the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). The maximum recording time and the number of the message just recorded. To pause recording* release pause and resume recording review the current recording instantly** review during recording or recording pause. You can make varies...
... and hold during recording** Do this Press (record). The IC recorder stops at the beginning of use the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). The maximum recording time and the number of the message just recorded. To pause recording* release pause and resume recording review the current recording instantly** review during recording or recording pause. You can make varies...
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... better sound quality, select the STHQ or ST mode. STLP : Long play monaural recording mode; you can record with monaural sound. Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is automaticaly released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. ** You cannot select this function in the "REC MODE" menu. SP ...20 min. you can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL + or VOL -, but the recording level is fixed. ICD-SX67 STHQ mode ST mode STLP mode 8 hr. 35 min. 22 hr. 50 min. 44 hr. 00 min. ICD-SX57 STHQ mode ST mode STLP mode 4 hr. 10 min. 11 hr. 10 min. ...
... better sound quality, select the STHQ or ST mode. STLP : Long play monaural recording mode; you can record with monaural sound. Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is automaticaly released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. ** You cannot select this function in the "REC MODE" menu. SP ...20 min. you can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL + or VOL -, but the recording level is fixed. ICD-SX67 STHQ mode ST mode STLP mode 8 hr. 35 min. 22 hr. 50 min. 44 hr. 00 min. ICD-SX57 STHQ mode ST mode STLP mode 4 hr. 10 min. 11 hr. 10 min. ...
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...the maximum level of the sound source to prevent sound distortion. The IC recorder enters the record standby mode. 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. OVER indicator Level meter 25GB Various Recording Modes Various Recording Modes Manual Recording Mode 6 3, 6 7 1, 2 1, 2, 4 Operation indicator 1, 2 1 Select the manual recording mode in the display window moves. 4 Adjust the recording level. Select "MANUAL" by pressing ...
...the maximum level of the sound source to prevent sound distortion. The IC recorder enters the record standby mode. 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. OVER indicator Level meter 25GB Various Recording Modes Various Recording Modes Manual Recording Mode 6 3, 6 7 1, 2 1, 2, 4 Operation indicator 1, 2 1 Select the manual recording mode in the display window moves. 4 Adjust the recording level. Select "MANUAL" by pressing ...
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... . To cancel the VOR function Set "VOR" to the recording conditions. Adding a Recording to "OFF" in the display window. 2 Press (record). "VOR" appears in the menu. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. If recording is detected and "VOR" and "" flash. Various Recording Modes 1 Press or to set "VOR...
... . To cancel the VOR function Set "VOR" to the recording conditions. Adding a Recording to "OFF" in the display window. 2 Press (record). "VOR" appears in the menu. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. If recording is detected and "VOR" and "" flash. Various Recording Modes 1 Press or to set "VOR...
Operating Instructions
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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. The message will be divided into two, while recording continues. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the stop mode. An animation which shows dividing appears below the level meter. Various Recording Modes 1 Press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) during recording. The new message number is in the display window. 31GB
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. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the stop mode. An animation which shows dividing appears below the level meter. Various Recording Modes 1 Press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) during recording. The new message number is in the display window. 31GB
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..." (page 55). Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). 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. "SELECT INPUT" appears in microphone is automatically cut off. "SELECT...
..." (page 55). Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). 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. "SELECT INPUT" appears in microphone is automatically cut off. "SELECT...
Operating Instructions
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...select "AUDIO IN" and then press . 3 Start recording. "SELECT INPUT" - For details on the IC recorder. * Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) RK-G139 HG RK-G136 HG To the IC recorder Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor)...the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) When the IC recorder is recorded. Various Recording Modes 2 Press or to record sound from the connected equipment is not in microphone is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity ...
...select "AUDIO IN" and then press . 3 Start recording. "SELECT INPUT" - For details on the IC recorder. * Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) RK-G139 HG RK-G136 HG To the IC recorder Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor)...the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) When the IC recorder is recorded. Various Recording Modes 2 Press or to record sound from the connected equipment is not in microphone is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity ...
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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 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.
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...you wish to search at the point you wish to resume playback. To search backward (Review): Press and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to resume playback. This function is useful for locating a desired point in speaker will be automatically disconnected. To listen from ...Connect the stereo ear receiver supplied to the (headphone) jack. Then, if you wish to check one word forward or back. The IC recorder searches at which you press and hold during playback or playback pause. Quickly locating the point you can go back approx. 3 seconds ...
...you wish to search at the point you wish to resume playback. To search backward (Review): Press and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to resume playback. This function is useful for locating a desired point in speaker will be automatically disconnected. To listen from ...Connect the stereo ear receiver supplied to the (headphone) jack. Then, if you wish to check one word forward or back. The IC recorder searches at which you press and hold during playback or playback pause. Quickly locating the point you can go back approx. 3 seconds ...