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Serial No. Model No. IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Refer to these numbers in the spaces provided below. Record these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ICD-UX70/UX80 © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-274-295-13(1) Getting Started Basic Operations Various Recording Modes Playback/Erasing Editing Messages Utilizing the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Index
Serial No. Model No. IC Recorder Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Refer to these numbers in the spaces provided below. Record these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ICD-UX70/UX80 © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-274-295-13(1) Getting Started Basic Operations Various Recording Modes Playback/Erasing Editing Messages Utilizing the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Index
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...cell phone 22 Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages 23 Adjusting the playback speed - DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 26 Playing back a specified section repeatedly - the VOR Function 19 Recording with an Alarm 27 Erasing Messages 29 Erasing messages one by one......30 Erasing all messages... in Response to a Different Folder 31 Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 32 GB Table of Contents Checking the ...
...cell phone 22 Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages 23 Adjusting the playback speed - DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 26 Playing back a specified section repeatedly - the VOR Function 19 Recording with an Alarm 27 Erasing Messages 29 Erasing messages one by one......30 Erasing all messages... in Response to a Different Folder 31 Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 32 GB Table of Contents Checking the ...
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Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer 41 System requirements 41 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 42 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 43 Using Voice Recognition Software......43 Introducing the voice recognition software 43 Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training 44 Playing Back Transferred MP3 Files Using...
Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer 41 System requirements 41 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 42 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 43 Using Voice Recognition Software......43 Introducing the voice recognition software 43 Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training 44 Playing Back Transferred MP3 Files Using...
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Checking the contents of the package IC Recorder (1) You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (1) Stereo headphones (1) USB connection support cable (1) Operating Instructions GB
Checking the contents of the package IC Recorder (1) You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (1) Stereo headphones (1) USB connection support cable (1) Operating Instructions GB
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... cap Speaker Battery compartment (11) *1 How to use the key to change the menu settings or to the (headphone) jack. (record/pause) button (16, 17, 19, 35) (stop) button (17, 24, 25, 28, 31, 32) (cue/fast forward) button...(23, 27) HOLD switch*3 DPC switch (23, 26, 36) Opening for a handstrap (A handstrap is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. GB In the menu setting window or folder selection window, press the key upward or downward to select the item or the folder you want, and...
... cap Speaker Battery compartment (11) *1 How to use the key to change the menu settings or to the (headphone) jack. (record/pause) button (16, 17, 19, 35) (stop) button (17, 24, 25, 28, 31, 32) (cue/fast forward) button...(23, 27) HOLD switch*3 DPC switch (23, 26, 36) Opening for a handstrap (A handstrap is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. GB In the menu setting window or folder selection window, press the key upward or downward to select the item or the folder you want, and...
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... the buttons so that of the arrow in the stop : playback : recording : recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function (flashing) If you press (record/pause) to pause recording when "VOR" is set to "ON" in the direction of the ...stop mode, the IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. Display window Operation mode indicator Displays the following, depending on , slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that you slide the HOLD switch in the menu, only " " flashes. GB *3 When you can ...
... the buttons so that of the arrow in the stop : playback : recording : recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function (flashing) If you press (record/pause) to pause recording when "VOR" is set to "ON" in the direction of the ...stop mode, the IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. Display window Operation mode indicator Displays the following, depending on , slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that you slide the HOLD switch in the menu, only " " flashes. GB *3 When you can ...
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...Recording ...record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. (low) : To record...Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode 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 the playback or recording mode. : Standard play stereo recording... mode with high quality sound : Standard play stereo recording mode : Long play stereo recording mode : Standard play monaural recording mode : Long play monaural recording...
...Recording ...record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. (low) : To record...Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode 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 the playback or recording mode. : Standard play stereo recording... mode with high quality sound : Standard play stereo recording mode : Long play stereo recording mode : Standard play monaural recording mode : Long play monaural recording...
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If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and seconds. 10GB If there is less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in hours and minutes. Remaining recording time indication Displays the remaining recording time in hours.
If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and seconds. 10GB If there is less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in hours and minutes. Remaining recording time indication Displays the remaining recording time in hours.
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Please refer to step 3 in "Step 2: Setting the Clock" on page 15 to set the date and time. 2 Insert one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity, and close the lid. 11GB Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source Inserting the battery 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. Note Do not use manganese battery for a certain period of time. Clock setting display appears and the year section flashes when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert battery after the IC recorder has been without battery for this IC recorder.
Please refer to step 3 in "Step 2: Setting the Clock" on page 15 to set the date and time. 2 Insert one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity, and close the lid. 11GB Getting Started Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source Inserting the battery 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. Note Do not use manganese battery for a certain period of time. Clock setting display appears and the year section flashes when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert battery after the IC recorder has been without battery for this IC recorder.
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...Approx. 14 hr. Playback Approx. 32 hr. using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording Approx. 9 hr. Approx. 30 hr. Battery life*1 When using the headphones Recording LP*7 mode Music file (128 kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Recording Approx. 12 hr. - using the headphones (hr.... : Replace the old battery with a new one or charge the rechargeable battery. : "LOW BATTERY" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. Playback Approx. 30 hr. Approx. 32 hr. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 15 hr. Approx. 30 hr. Playback...
...Approx. 14 hr. Playback Approx. 32 hr. using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording Approx. 9 hr. Approx. 30 hr. Battery life*1 When using the headphones Recording LP*7 mode Music file (128 kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Recording Approx. 12 hr. - using the headphones (hr.... : Replace the old battery with a new one or charge the rechargeable battery. : "LOW BATTERY" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. Playback Approx. 30 hr. Approx. 32 hr. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 15 hr. Approx. 30 hr. Playback...
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...Recording Approx. 11 hr. - Approx. 13 hr. using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording Approx. 9 hr. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 13 hr. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 13 hr. using the headphones Recording STLP*5 SP*6 mode Recording...level set to 22 *3 ST : Stereo high quality recording mode *4 STSP : Stereo standard recording mode *5 STLP : Stereo long play recording mode *6 SP : Monaural standard play recording mode *7 LP : Monaural long play recording mode 13GB Playback Approx. 31 hr. headphones (hr...
...Recording Approx. 11 hr. - Approx. 13 hr. using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording Approx. 9 hr. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 13 hr. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 13 hr. using the headphones Recording STLP*5 SP*6 mode Recording...level set to 22 *3 ST : Stereo high quality recording mode *4 STSP : Stereo standard recording mode *5 STLP : Stereo long play recording mode *6 SP : Monaural standard play recording mode *7 LP : Monaural long play recording mode 13GB Playback Approx. 31 hr. headphones (hr...
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... date and time. In this case, proceed from step 3. 14GB Doing so may be displayed for a certain period of the IC recorder. Wait until the animation disappears before starting operation. Step 2: Setting the Clock Control key (/) ENT /MENU You need to set ... to process a large amount of data, an updating animation may damage the data. Note If the IC recorder is not a malfunction of time. Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data when an updating animation appears in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in red. While...
... date and time. In this case, proceed from step 3. 14GB Doing so may be displayed for a certain period of the IC recorder. Wait until the animation disappears before starting operation. Step 2: Setting the Clock Control key (/) ENT /MENU You need to set ... to process a large amount of data, an updating animation may damage the data. Note If the IC recorder is not a malfunction of time. Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data when an updating animation appears in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in red. While...
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...) in the stop mode. The operation indicator lights in microphone. 16GB The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message. Speak into the built-in red. Basic Operations Recording Messages Built-in microphones (headphone) jack Operation indicator 2 3 1 1 1 Select a folder. � Press /MENU to display the folder selection...
...) in the stop mode. The operation indicator lights in microphone. 16GB The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message. Speak into the built-in red. Basic Operations Recording Messages Built-in microphones (headphone) jack Operation indicator 2 3 1 1 1 Select a folder. � Press /MENU to display the folder selection...
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... operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the message just recorded. Recording stops and you pause recording, recording pause is lit in mixed recording mode. After you release , playback starts from that point. (To stop recording after you can record up to check the remaining battery indicator (page 13). To avoid replacing...
... operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the message just recorded. Recording stops and you pause recording, recording pause is lit in mixed recording mode. After you release , playback starts from that point. (To stop recording after you can record up to check the remaining battery indicator (page 13). To avoid replacing...
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....1 kHz/128 kbps) You can record with stereo sound. LP : Long play stereo recording mode (22.05 kHz/48 kbps) You can record with better sound quality, select the ST or STSP mode. Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is fixed. ICD-UX70 ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 12... hr. 5 min. 18 hr. 5 min. 48 hr. 20 min. SP mode LP mode 145 hr. 20 min. 581 hr. 20 min. (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) 18GB Monitoring the recording Connect the...
....1 kHz/128 kbps) You can record with stereo sound. LP : Long play stereo recording mode (22.05 kHz/48 kbps) You can record with better sound quality, select the ST or STSP mode. Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is fixed. ICD-UX70 ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 12... hr. 5 min. 18 hr. 5 min. 48 hr. 20 min. SP mode LP mode 145 hr. 20 min. 581 hr. 20 min. (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) 18GB Monitoring the recording Connect the...
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...after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for an important recording, set "VOR" to "OFF" in the display window. 19GB To cancel the VOR function Set "VOR" to Sound - Various Recording Modes Various Recording Modes Starting to Record Automatically in Response to "OFF" in the menu. ...; Notes The VOR function is affected by the sound around you press (record/pause) to pause recording when "VOR" is set to "ON...
...after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for an important recording, set "VOR" to "OFF" in the display window. 19GB To cancel the VOR function Set "VOR" to Sound - Various Recording Modes Various Recording Modes Starting to Record Automatically in Response to "OFF" in the menu. ...; Notes The VOR function is affected by the sound around you press (record/pause) to pause recording when "VOR" is set to "ON...
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... in microphone is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity on the IC recorder. Recording with an External Microphone Stereo microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is automatically supplied to select "MIC IN," and then press ENT. 3 Speak... external microphone and start recording. If the input level is automatically cut off. The built-in the display window. 2 Press the control key toward or to the microphone from the IC recorder. Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-...
... in microphone is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity on the IC recorder. Recording with an External Microphone Stereo microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is automatically supplied to select "MIC IN," and then press ENT. 3 Speak... external microphone and start recording. If the input level is automatically cut off. The built-in the display window. 2 Press the control key toward or to the microphone from the IC recorder. Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-...
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...(minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is recorded. Notes When recording from Other Equipment Tape recorder, etc. 1 Connect other equipment to select "AUDIO IN," and then press ENT. 3 Start recording. "SELECT INPUT" appears in microphone is automatically cut... connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the equipment connected to the IC recorder. 21GB The built-in the display window. 2 Press the control key toward or ...
...(minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is recorded. Notes When recording from Other Equipment Tape recorder, etc. 1 Connect other equipment to select "AUDIO IN," and then press ENT. 3 Start recording. "SELECT INPUT" appears in microphone is automatically cut... connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the equipment connected to the IC recorder. 21GB The built-in the display window. 2 Press the control key toward or ...
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...without resistor) RK-G136 HG Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Note Your dealer may be recorded with the ECM-TL1 microphone. Notes After you have made the connection, check the sound quality of the conversation and the... recording level before you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder. 22GB In this case, start recording. If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is recorded, the conversation may not handle some of the above listed...
...without resistor) RK-G136 HG Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Note Your dealer may be recorded with the ECM-TL1 microphone. Notes After you have made the connection, check the sound quality of the conversation and the... recording level before you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder. 22GB In this case, start recording. If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is recorded, the conversation may not handle some of the above listed...
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... back approx. 3 seconds by pressing once, or advance approx. 10 seconds by sliding the HOLD switch in the selected folder, the IC recorder stops at slow speed with the headphones : Connect the supplied headphones to the (headphone) jack. 5 Press (stop) to resume...from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the (headphone) jack. The built-in a long recording. The IC recorder searches at the beginning of that message. Tip During playback you wish to start playback (Easy Search) When "EASY SEARCH" is set...
... back approx. 3 seconds by pressing once, or advance approx. 10 seconds by sliding the HOLD switch in the selected folder, the IC recorder stops at slow speed with the headphones : Connect the supplied headphones to the (headphone) jack. 5 Press (stop) to resume...from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the (headphone) jack. The built-in a long recording. The IC recorder searches at the beginning of that message. Tip During playback you wish to start playback (Easy Search) When "EASY SEARCH" is set...