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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. Record these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. Refer to these numbers in the spaces provided below. 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
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. Record these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. Refer to these numbers in the spaces provided below. 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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... the battery 12 Step 2: Setting the Clock 14 Basic Operations Recording Messages 16 Various Recording Modes Starting to Record Automatically in a folder...30 Editing Messages Moving Message to Sound - 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 DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 26 Playing...
... the battery 12 Step 2: Setting the Clock 14 Basic Operations Recording Messages 16 Various Recording Modes Starting to Record Automatically in a folder...30 Editing Messages Moving Message to Sound - 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 DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 26 Playing...
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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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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 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.
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... press the center of the key (ENT) to confirm the setting. *2 Connect the supplied or commercially available stereo headphones to adjust the volume. (record/pause) button (16, 17, 19, 35) (stop) button (17, 24, 25, 28, 31, 32) (cue/fast...) HOLD switch*3 DPC switch (23, 26, 36) Opening for a handstrap (A handstrap is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. GB If unwanted noise is not supplied.) USB cap Speaker Battery compartment (11) *1 How to use the key to change the menu settings...
... press the center of the key (ENT) to confirm the setting. *2 Connect the supplied or commercially available stereo headphones to adjust the volume. (record/pause) button (16, 17, 19, 35) (stop) button (17, 24, 25, 28, 31, 32) (cue/fast...) HOLD switch*3 DPC switch (23, 26, 36) Opening for a handstrap (A handstrap is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. GB If unwanted noise is not supplied.) USB cap Speaker Battery compartment (11) *1 How to use the key to change the menu settings...
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...prevent inadvertent operations. To turn the IC recorder on the current operation mode : stop mode, the IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. During recording and playback slide the switch in the menu, only " " flashes. GB Display window Operation mode indicator ...Displays the following, depending on , slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow in the stop : playback : recording : recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the ...
...prevent inadvertent operations. To turn the IC recorder on the current operation mode : stop mode, the IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. During recording and playback slide the switch in the menu, only " " flashes. GB Display window Operation mode indicator ...Displays the following, depending on , slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow in the stop : playback : recording : recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the ...
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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. If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in hours, minutes, and seconds. Remaining recording time indication Displays the remaining recording time in hours and minutes.
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. If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in hours, minutes, and seconds. Remaining recording time indication Displays the remaining recording time in hours and minutes.
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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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...condition. Approx. 14 hr. Playback Approx. 32 hr. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 15 hr. using the headphones Recording LP*7 mode Music file (128 kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Recording Approx. 12 hr. - Approx. 14 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 14 hr.... Playback Approx. 34 hr. using the headphones Recording STLP*5 SP*6 mode Recording Approx. 11 hr. using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording Approx. 9 hr. Approx. 30 hr. Approx. 9 hr. 30 min. 30 min. ...
...condition. Approx. 14 hr. Playback Approx. 32 hr. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 15 hr. using the headphones Recording LP*7 mode Music file (128 kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Recording Approx. 12 hr. - Approx. 14 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 14 hr.... Playback Approx. 34 hr. using the headphones Recording STLP*5 SP*6 mode Recording Approx. 11 hr. using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording Approx. 9 hr. Approx. 30 hr. Approx. 9 hr. 30 min. 30 min. ...
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... (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) *1 The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. *2 When playing back music through speaker Approx. 14 hr. using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording Approx. 9 hr. Playback*2 through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 22 *3 ST : Stereo high...
... (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) *1 The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. *2 When playing back music through speaker Approx. 14 hr. using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording Approx. 9 hr. Playback*2 through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 22 *3 ST : Stereo high...
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... lit in orange or is required to use the alarm function or record the date and time. In this case, proceed from step 3. 14GB While the IC recorder is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. This is accessing data, do not remove the battery or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not... supplied). 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. Doing so may be displayed for a ...
... lit in orange or is required to use the alarm function or record the date and time. In this case, proceed from step 3. 14GB While the IC recorder is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. This is accessing data, do not remove the battery or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not... supplied). 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. Doing so may be displayed for a ...
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.... Speak into the built-in red. The operation indicator lights in microphone. 16GB 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 window. ...65533; Press the control key toward or to select the folder in which you want to press and hold (record/pause) while recording. You do not need to record messages, and then press ENT. 2 Start recording. Press (record/pause) in the stop mode.
.... Speak into the built-in red. The operation indicator lights in microphone. 16GB 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 window. ...65533; Press the control key toward or to select the folder in which you want to press and hold (record/pause) while recording. You do not need to record messages, and then press ENT. 2 Start recording. Press (record/pause) in the stop mode.
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... at the beginning of the current recording. Tips While recording you pause recording, recording pause is lit in the display window. Recording resumes from that you record messages in the direction of the message just recorded. To pause recording* release pause and resume recording review the current recording instantly review during recording or recording pause. Recording stops and playback starts from...
... at the beginning of the current recording. Tips While recording you pause recording, recording pause is lit in the display window. Recording resumes from that you record messages in the direction of the message just recorded. To pause recording* release pause and resume recording review the current recording instantly review during recording or recording pause. Recording stops and playback starts from...
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... a longer time with standard quality sound. LP : Long play monaural recording mode (44.1 kHz/ 32 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 72 hr. 30 min. 290 hr. 10 min. SP mode LP mode 145 hr. 20 min. 581 hr. 20 min. (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) 18GB You can record for a longer...
... a longer time with standard quality sound. LP : Long play monaural recording mode (44.1 kHz/ 32 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 72 hr. 30 min. 290 hr. 10 min. SP mode LP mode 145 hr. 20 min. 581 hr. 20 min. (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) 18GB You can record for a longer...
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..." 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" in the menu, only " " flashes. 1 Press the control key toward or ...you . When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. " " and " " appear in the menu according to Sound - Various Recording Modes Various Recording Modes Starting to Record Automatically in Response to the recording conditions. the VOR Function 2 1 The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. Set "...
..." 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" in the menu, only " " flashes. 1 Press the control key toward or ...you . When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. " " and " " appear in the menu according to Sound - Various Recording Modes Various Recording Modes Starting to Record Automatically in Response to the recording conditions. the VOR Function 2 1 The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. Set "...
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If the input level is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). 20GB When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is... not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity on the IC recorder. Recording with an External Microphone Stereo microphone 1 Connect an ...
If the input level is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). 20GB When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is... not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity on the IC recorder. Recording with an External Microphone Stereo microphone 1 Connect an ...
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...; If the input level is in the display window. 2 Press the control key toward or to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC... is automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment 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. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment...
...; If the input level is in the display window. 2 Press the control key toward or to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC... is automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment 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. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment...
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...-plug (without resistor) Note Your dealer may not handle some of the conversation and the recording level before you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder. 22GB Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphonetype electret condenser microphone ...We assume no responsibility whatsoever for detailed information. In this case, start recording. If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is recorded, the conversation may not work, depending on how to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. Please ask the dealer...
...-plug (without resistor) Note Your dealer may not handle some of the conversation and the recording level before you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder. 22GB Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphonetype electret condenser microphone ...We assume no responsibility whatsoever for detailed information. In this case, start recording. If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is recorded, the conversation may not work, depending on how to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. Please ask the dealer...
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...stop playback. You can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the menu, you wish to the (headphone) jack. The IC recorder searches at which you can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing once, or advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing or ... with better sound quality To listen with playback sound. This is useful for locating a desired point in the selected folder, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of that message. Tip During playback you wish to resume playback. To search backward (Review): Press ...
...stop playback. You can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the menu, you wish to the (headphone) jack. The IC recorder searches at which you can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing once, or advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing or ... with better sound quality To listen with playback sound. This is useful for locating a desired point in the selected folder, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of that message. Tip During playback you wish to resume playback. To search backward (Review): Press ...