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...described herein may also be used for Macintosh. The supplied connecting cable is the industry standard for digital music identification for the IC recorder ICD-SX68. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and "Powered by the terms of their respective holders. All rights reserved. ...for Windows and cannot be governed by Gracenote" logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® ©2001 ...
...described herein may also be used for Macintosh. The supplied connecting cable is the industry standard for digital music identification for the IC recorder ICD-SX68. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and "Powered by the terms of their respective holders. All rights reserved. ...for Windows and cannot be governed by Gracenote" logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® ©2001 ...
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... during Recording 29 Recording with an External Microphone 30 Recording from Other Equipment......31 Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone 32 Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages 33 Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - A-B Repeat 37 Adding a Bookmark 38 GB DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 37 Playing Back a Specified Section Repeatedly - the Digital Voice...
... during Recording 29 Recording with an External Microphone 30 Recording from Other Equipment......31 Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone 32 Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages 33 Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - A-B Repeat 37 Adding a Bookmark 38 GB DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 37 Playing Back a Specified Section Repeatedly - the Digital Voice...
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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 ...
...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 ...
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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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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 ...
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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... 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 Displays the recording level during manual recording. Elapsed recording time indication Alarm indicator Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode (STHQ, ST, STLP, SP...
... 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 Displays the recording level during manual recording. Elapsed recording time indication Alarm indicator Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode (STHQ, ST, STLP, SP...
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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 software before connecting the IC recorder to your computer. Using rechargeable batteries You ...Clock" on page 18 to your computer. 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. USB cable (supplied) Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for a certain period of the supplied...
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 software before connecting the IC recorder to your computer. Using rechargeable batteries You ...Clock" on page 18 to your computer. 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. USB cable (supplied) Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for a certain period of the supplied...
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... time. When the charging indicator indicates " ," charging is completed. (Charging time: approx. 4 hours*) When you use manganese batteries for this IC recorder. Proceed from no remaining battery power to charge from step 1 again. * This is displayed. Set "USB CHARGE" to an AC outlet using your...While " " or " " is being displayed instead of the remaining battery/charging indicator, you insert batteries after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it takes to full battery power at room temperature. If the charging indicator is set the date and time. 14GB Clock ...
... time. When the charging indicator indicates " ," charging is completed. (Charging time: approx. 4 hours*) When you use manganese batteries for this IC recorder. Proceed from no remaining battery power to charge from step 1 again. * This is displayed. Set "USB CHARGE" to an AC outlet using your...While " " or " " is being displayed instead of the remaining battery/charging indicator, you insert batteries after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it takes to full battery power at room temperature. If the charging indicator is set the date and time. 14GB Clock ...
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... replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you re-insert the batteries. 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. 19 hr. 30 min. Approx. 22...
... replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you re-insert the batteries. 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. 19 hr. 30 min. Approx. 22...
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... back through speaker LP*7 MP3 (128 Kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Approx. 19 hr. - Approx. 19 hr. Playback using ear receiver Approx. 28 hr. message The IC recorder is not a malfunction of data, "UPDATING DATABASE..." Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through the internal speaker with the volume level set to process excessive amount of the IC...
... back through speaker LP*7 MP3 (128 Kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Approx. 19 hr. - Approx. 19 hr. Playback using ear receiver Approx. 28 hr. message The IC recorder is not a malfunction of data, "UPDATING DATABASE..." Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through the internal speaker with the volume level set to process excessive amount of the IC...
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When you selected "AUTO," the clock is started. When you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time. Getting Started You need to set the clock to select "AUTO" or "MANUAL" and press ...;. 2 Press or to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you select "MANUAL," proceed to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is automatically adjusted using the clock in the...
When you selected "AUTO," the clock is started. When you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time. Getting Started You need to set the clock to select "AUTO" or "MANUAL" and press ...;. 2 Press or to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you select "MANUAL," proceed to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is automatically adjusted using the clock in the...
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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 the menu... (page 54), to prevent noise caused by a projector, etc. (page 49). Recording a musical performance Set "REC LEVEL" to "...
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 the menu... (page 54), to prevent noise caused by a projector, etc. (page 49). Recording a musical performance Set "REC LEVEL" to "...
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...), set "REC MODE" to the sound of your computer. Messages recorded in a noisy place. You cannot transcribe a message recording the voices of your mouth. To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, avoid recording in the STHQ, ST, STLP or SP mode (DVF) 44.1/... - 3cm) from a specific direction (page 23). To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using your IC recorder or files saved on "training," refer to the help files supplied with the voice recognition software you have to create a user file specifically adapted to "STHQ,""ST,""STLP...
...), set "REC MODE" to the sound of your computer. Messages recorded in a noisy place. You cannot transcribe a message recording the voices of your mouth. To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, avoid recording in the STHQ, ST, STLP or SP mode (DVF) 44.1/... - 3cm) from a specific direction (page 23). To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using your IC recorder or files saved on "training," refer to the help files supplied with the voice recognition software you have to create a user file specifically adapted to "STHQ,""ST,""STLP...
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...to the recording display (page 11). The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message. Speak into the built-in which you want to record messages, and then press . 2 Start recording. Press (record). Basic Operations Recording Messages Built... 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...
...to the recording display (page 11). The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message. Speak into the built-in which you want to record messages, and then press . 2 Start recording. Press (record). Basic Operations Recording Messages Built... 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...
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... 999 messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, you release , playback starts from that point. Recording stops and 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 search...
... 999 messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, you release , playback starts from that point. Recording stops and 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 search...
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...STHQ mode ST mode STLP mode 8 hr. 35 min. 22 hr. 50 min. 44 hr. 00 min. LP : Long play monaural recording mode; Monitoring the recording Connect the stereo ear receiver supplied to the "ON" position. SP mode LP mode 69 hr. 40 min. 185 hr. 55 min. (... hour after you pause recording, recording pause is convenient when you want to record a particular sound at a conference/meeting, etc. STHQ : High-quality stereo recording mode; you can record with better sound quality, select the STHQ or ST mode. SP : Standard play monaural recording mode; you can record for a longer time with...
...STHQ mode ST mode STLP mode 8 hr. 35 min. 22 hr. 50 min. 44 hr. 00 min. LP : Long play monaural recording mode; Monitoring the recording Connect the stereo ear receiver supplied to the "ON" position. SP mode LP mode 69 hr. 40 min. 185 hr. 55 min. (... hour after you pause recording, recording pause is convenient when you want to record a particular sound at a conference/meeting, etc. STHQ : High-quality stereo recording mode; you can record with better sound quality, select the STHQ or ST mode. SP : Standard play monaural recording mode; you can record for a longer time with...
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...; Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. 24GB � Press or to record messages and then press . 3 Press and hold (record). When you want to select the folder in which you speak into the microphone, the level meter in the display... window moves. 4 Adjust the recording level. OVER indicator Level meter Select "MANUAL" by pressing or in the menu. The IC recorder enters the record standby mode. If "OVER" is displayed, press or ...
...; Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. 24GB � Press or to record messages and then press . 3 Press and hold (record). When you want to select the folder in which you speak into the microphone, the level meter in the display... window moves. 4 Adjust the recording level. OVER indicator Level meter Select "MANUAL" by pressing or in the menu. The IC recorder enters the record standby mode. If "OVER" is displayed, press or ...