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...following web site:: www. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and "Powered by the terms of Sony Corporation. US and foreign patents licensed from the Gracenote®. For use of the...digital music identification for the IC recorder ICD-SX68. Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Outlook, DirectX are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other IC recorders. You cannot connect other countries. Apple and Macintosh are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the Gracenote, Inc. The "Digital Voice...
...following web site:: www. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and "Powered by the terms of Sony Corporation. US and foreign patents licensed from the Gracenote®. For use of the...digital music identification for the IC recorder ICD-SX68. Trademarks Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Outlook, DirectX are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other IC recorders. You cannot connect other countries. Apple and Macintosh are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the Gracenote, Inc. The "Digital Voice...
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... into Two 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 - DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 37 Playing Back a Specified Section Repeatedly - the Digital Voice Up function....36 Adjusting...
... into Two 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 - DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 37 Playing Back a Specified Section Repeatedly - the Digital Voice Up function....36 Adjusting...
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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 Mark(s) -...Editing Messages Dividing a Message into Two 44 Moving 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...
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 Mark(s) -...Editing Messages Dividing a Message into Two 44 Moving 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...
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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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... button (42) Opning for details. 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...
... button (42) Opning for details. 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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... 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 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 playback only) Microphone sensitivity...
... 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 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 playback only) Microphone sensitivity...
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... (STHQ, ST, STLP, SP, and LP) set to "AUTOAGC,""---" is displayed. Remaining recording time indication Remaining battery/Charging indicator LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator Displays the LCF setting in the menu. When "REC LEVEL" is set ...in the menu. LIM (limiter) indicator Displays the LIMITER setting in the menu. 12GB Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays 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...
... (STHQ, ST, STLP, SP, and LP) set to "AUTOAGC,""---" is displayed. Remaining recording time indication Remaining battery/Charging indicator LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator Displays the LCF setting in the menu. When "REC LEVEL" is set ...in the menu. LIM (limiter) indicator Displays the LIMITER setting in the menu. 12GB Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays 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...
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...Step 2: Setting the Clock" on page 18 to your computer. If the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is not installed yet, it is recommended that you insert batteries after the IC recorder 13GB Using rechargeable batteries You can install rechargeable batteries (not supplied) instead of ... period of the supplied batteries. Follow steps 1 and 2, and then charge the batteries by connecting the USB connector of the IC recorder to your computer. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source Installing the batteries 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment ...
...Step 2: Setting the Clock" on page 18 to your computer. If the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is not installed yet, it is recommended that you insert batteries after the IC recorder 13GB Using rechargeable batteries You can install rechargeable batteries (not supplied) instead of ... period of the supplied batteries. Follow steps 1 and 2, and then charge the batteries by connecting the USB connector of the IC recorder to your computer. Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source Installing the batteries 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment ...
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... set to "OFF," you cannot charge the batteries. If the charging indicator is recommended that you insert batteries after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it takes to step 4 in an animation. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C ...you cannot charge the batteries using your computer. It also takes more time if the temperature of the batteries is an approximation for this IC recorder. Please refer to charge from step 1 again. * This is low, or if the batteries are changed while you are displayed in "...
... set to "OFF," you cannot charge the batteries. If the charging indicator is recommended that you insert batteries after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it takes to step 4 in an animation. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C ...you cannot charge the batteries using your computer. It also takes more time if the temperature of the batteries is an approximation for this IC recorder. Please refer to charge from step 1 again. * This is low, or if the batteries are changed while you are displayed in "...
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... hr. 30 min. 30 min. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 17 hr. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 16 hr. using a Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery or Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries Recording STHQ*3 ST*4 mode Recording Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 23 hr. Approx. 19 hr. 30 min. Battery remain indication : Replace the old batteries...
... hr. 30 min. 30 min. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 17 hr. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 16 hr. using a Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery or Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries Recording STHQ*3 ST*4 mode Recording Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 23 hr. Approx. 19 hr. 30 min. Battery remain indication : Replace the old batteries...
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... hr. appears in the display window or the OPR indicator flashes in orange. 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. 17 hr. ...). Wait until the message disappears before starting operation. 16GB using the 30 min. Doing so may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder *2 When playing back music through speaker LP*7 MP3 (128 Kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Approx. 19 hr. - This is accessing data while ...
... hr. appears in the display window or the OPR indicator flashes in orange. 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. 17 hr. ...). Wait until the message disappears before starting operation. 16GB using the 30 min. Doing so may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder *2 When playing back music through speaker LP*7 MP3 (128 Kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Approx. 19 hr. - This is accessing data while ...
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... select "MANUAL," proceed to select "AUTO" or "MANUAL" and press . Getting Started You need to set the clock to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is started. Step 2: Setting the Clock /MENU 1 Select "DATE & TIME" in the computer connected to use the alarm function or...
... select "MANUAL," proceed to select "AUTO" or "MANUAL" and press . Getting Started You need to set the clock to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is started. Step 2: Setting the Clock /MENU 1 Select "DATE & TIME" in the computer connected to use the alarm function or...
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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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...of your computer. Messages recorded in the menu (page 49). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to "ON" to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 23). To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using voice recognition software (not supplied), set ..."REC MODE" to "STHQ,""ST,""STLP," or "SP" (page 49). Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software) ...
...of your computer. Messages recorded in the menu (page 49). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to "ON" to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 23). To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using voice recognition software (not supplied), set ..."REC MODE" to "STHQ,""ST,""STLP," or "SP" (page 49). Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software) ...
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...in red and the window changes to the recording display (page 11). The OPR indicator lights in microphone. 21GB You do not need to record messages, and then press . 2 Start recording. Press (record). Basic Operations Recording Messages Built-in 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...
...in red and the window changes to the recording display (page 11). The OPR indicator lights in microphone. 21GB You do not need to record messages, and then press . 2 Start recording. Press (record). Basic Operations Recording Messages Built-in 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...
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... messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound. To pause recording* release pause and resume recording review the current recording instantly** review during recording** Do this Press (record). Recording resumes from that point. Recording stops and playback starts from that point. 22GB The...
... messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound. To pause recording* release pause and resume recording review the current recording instantly** review during recording** Do this Press (record). Recording resumes from that point. Recording stops and playback starts from that point. 22GB The...
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...select the stereo recording mode (STHQ, ST, or STLP mode), the sound is recorded in the monaural mode. Selecting the recording mode Select the recording mode in the manual recording mode. STHQ : High-quality stereo recording mode; STLP : Long play stereo recording mode; Monitoring the recording Connect the ... switch to the (headphone) jack and monitor the recording. When you want to record a particular sound at a conference/meeting, etc. you can record for a longer time with stereo sound. You can record with better sound quality, select the STHQ or ST mode. In...
...select the stereo recording mode (STHQ, ST, or STLP mode), the sound is recorded in the monaural mode. Selecting the recording mode Select the recording mode in the manual recording mode. STHQ : High-quality stereo recording mode; STLP : Long play stereo recording mode; Monitoring the recording Connect the ... switch to the (headphone) jack and monitor the recording. When you want to record a particular sound at a conference/meeting, etc. you can record for a longer time with stereo sound. You can record with better sound quality, select the STHQ or ST mode. In...
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... 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. Adjust the maximum level of the sound source to prevent sound distortion. OVER indicator Level meter Select ...;� 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 menu...
... 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. Adjust the maximum level of the sound source to prevent sound distortion. OVER indicator Level meter Select ...;� 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 menu...