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... recorder may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-UX71/UX81 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. This is due to private use only. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. However, there is connected. GB Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for incomplete recording/ downloading...
... recorder may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-UX71/UX81 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. This is due to private use only. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. However, there is connected. GB Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for incomplete recording/ downloading...
Operating Instructions
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... recording function 31 To record without using the menu...16 Turning the IC Recorder On or Off.......18 Turning the power off 18 Turning the power on 18 Recording/Playing Back Messages Recording Messages 19 Selecting the recording mode...........22 Setting the microphone sensitivity 24 Cutting out low frequency - the VOR function 26 Dividing a message into two during recording 27 Recording with an external microphone 29 Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone 30 Recording from "Step 1: Preparing a Power Source 16 Setting the clock using the synchronized recording function...
... recording function 31 To record without using the menu...16 Turning the IC Recorder On or Off.......18 Turning the power off 18 Turning the power on 18 Recording/Playing Back Messages Recording Messages 19 Selecting the recording mode...........22 Setting the microphone sensitivity 24 Cutting out low frequency - the VOR function 26 Dividing a message into two during recording 27 Recording with an external microphone 29 Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone 30 Recording from "Step 1: Preparing a Power Source 16 Setting the clock using the synchronized recording function...
Operating Instructions
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... folders and files.......72 Transferring Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer 74 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device 75 Using Voice Recognition Software.......76 Introducing the voice recognition software 76 Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training 77 Playing Back Music Files 78 Enjoying the music files more ...........80 Listening to the FM Radio Tuning in a folder.........50 Moving a Message to a Different Folder 51 Dividing a Message into Two 53 Preventing Accidental Operation...
... folders and files.......72 Transferring Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer 74 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device 75 Using Voice Recognition Software.......76 Introducing the voice recognition software 76 Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training 77 Playing Back Music Files 78 Enjoying the music files more ...........80 Listening to the FM Radio Tuning in a folder.........50 Moving a Message to a Different Folder 51 Dividing a Message into Two 53 Preventing Accidental Operation...
Operating Instructions
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...low) : To record for dictation or in a noisy place. Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set for a message. 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 mode Displays as follows when a file is transferred...
...low) : To record for dictation or in a noisy place. Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set for a message. 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 mode Displays as follows when a file is transferred...
Operating Instructions
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... battery with a new one. : "LOW BATTERY" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. Approx. 5 hr. Getting Started When replacing the battery The remaining battery indicator on the display shows the battery condition. recording 30 min. 30 min. (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) Recording STLP*5 SP*6 mode Recording Approx. 15 hr. Approx. 41 hr. Approx. 40 hr. Playback Approx. 40 hr. using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording...
... battery with a new one. : "LOW BATTERY" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. Approx. 5 hr. Getting Started When replacing the battery The remaining battery indicator on the display shows the battery condition. recording 30 min. 30 min. (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) Recording STLP*5 SP*6 mode Recording Approx. 15 hr. Approx. 41 hr. Approx. 40 hr. Playback Approx. 40 hr. using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording...
Operating Instructions
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... direction from getting weak quickly by turning the power off Slide the HOLD switch in the stop mode. The IC recorder is turned on the IC recorder and leave it without doing anything, the display goes off within a few seconds. The IC recorder turns off automatically. (Press any button to turn off the IC recorder. When 10 minutes have passed after you have turned on , and an accessing...
... direction from getting weak quickly by turning the power off Slide the HOLD switch in the stop mode. The IC recorder is turned on the IC recorder and leave it without doing anything, the display goes off within a few seconds. The IC recorder turns off automatically. (Press any button to turn off the IC recorder. When 10 minutes have passed after you have turned on , and an accessing...
Operating Instructions
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... not need to record messages ( FOLDER01-05), and then press ENT. 2 Start recording. Press (record/pause) in the stop mode. Recording/Playback Messages Recording/Playing Back Messages Recording Messages Built-in microphones (headphone) jack Operation indicator , /MENU HOLD ENT 1 Select a folder. Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. Press or on the control button to select the folder in which you want to press and hold (record/pause...
... not need to record messages ( FOLDER01-05), and then press ENT. 2 Start recording. Press (record/pause) in the stop mode. Recording/Playback Messages Recording/Playing Back Messages Recording Messages Built-in microphones (headphone) jack Operation indicator , /MENU HOLD ENT 1 Select a folder. Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. Press or on the control button to select the folder in which you want to press and hold (record/pause...
Operating Instructions
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... be recorded as two messages, however recording continues without stopping. Tip You can divide the currently recorded message during recording. Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping. Wait until the operation indicator goes off. 28GB Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message is not a malfunction. This is divided. Press DIVIDE during recording pause. Notes You need a certain amount of free space in that folder. Once a message is divided, you cannot recombine the divided messages. You cannot divide a message at...
... be recorded as two messages, however recording continues without stopping. Tip You can divide the currently recorded message during recording. Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping. Wait until the operation indicator goes off. 28GB Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message is not a malfunction. This is divided. Press DIVIDE during recording pause. Notes You need a certain amount of free space in that folder. Once a message is divided, you cannot recombine the divided messages. You cannot divide a message at...
Operating Instructions
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... VOR function may be recorded with the ECM-TL1 microphone. Notes After you have made the connection, check the sound quality of sound. Note If "SELECT INPUT" is recorded, the conversation may not work, depending on how to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphonetype electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to make the connection, see the operating instructions...
... VOR function may be recorded with the ECM-TL1 microphone. Notes After you have made the connection, check the sound quality of sound. Note If "SELECT INPUT" is recorded, the conversation may not work, depending on how to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphonetype electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to make the connection, see the operating instructions...
Operating Instructions
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... Before you start recording, we recommend you make music files without using the synchronized recording function 1 Press and hold /MENU to select "DETAIL MENU," and then press ENT. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control button to enter the menu mode. You can make a trial recording first. To the (microphone) jack , ENT /MENU 2 seconds and the IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when sound is detected for...
... Before you start recording, we recommend you make music files without using the synchronized recording function 1 Press and hold /MENU to select "DETAIL MENU," and then press ENT. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control button to enter the menu mode. You can make a trial recording first. To the (microphone) jack , ENT /MENU 2 seconds and the IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when sound is detected for...
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... menu mode. 6 Connect other equipment to the (microphone) jack of other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in microphones are automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded. 10 Start playback on the control button to select "AUDIO IN," and then press ENT. 8 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. 9 Press (record/pause) to start recording. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable...
... menu mode. 6 Connect other equipment to the (microphone) jack of other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in microphones are automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded. 10 Start playback on the control button to select "AUDIO IN," and then press ENT. 8 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. 9 Press (record/pause) to start recording. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable...
Operating Instructions
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... the display window and the selected message will be erased. To erase another message Proceed with the same steps from the beginning. "ERASING ..." To erase a part of one message Divide the message into two messages first, and then proceed with the same steps again from the beginning. /MENU 1 Select the folder containing the messages you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. 2 Press and hold /MENU to...
... the display window and the selected message will be erased. To erase another message Proceed with the same steps from the beginning. "ERASING ..." To erase a part of one message Divide the message into two messages first, and then proceed with the same steps again from the beginning. /MENU 1 Select the folder containing the messages you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. 2 Press and hold /MENU to...
Operating Instructions
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...speed of the message During recording, the available recording time REC DATE: Date recorded REC TIME: Time recorded Sets the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function. 42 When you can only adjust the playback speed between 0 and -50% when messages are recorded as WMA files. 61GB Utilizing the Menu Function Menu items VOR DISPLAY DPC Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. 26 ON: Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is pressed. Changes the display mode. - ELAPSE*: Elapsed playback time...
...speed of the message During recording, the available recording time REC DATE: Date recorded REC TIME: Time recorded Sets the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function. 42 When you can only adjust the playback speed between 0 and -50% when messages are recorded as WMA files. 61GB Utilizing the Menu Function Menu items VOR DISPLAY DPC Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. 26 ON: Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is pressed. Changes the display mode. - ELAPSE*: Elapsed playback time...
Operating Instructions
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... copy music files separately, they are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the IC recorder FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer. You can display the ID3 tag information in sequence by pressing or on the control button (page 79). *3 73GB Utilizing Your Computer "IC RECORDER" VOICE Folder for messages recorded using the software...
... copy music files separately, they are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the IC recorder FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer. You can display the ID3 tag information in sequence by pressing or on the control button (page 79). *3 73GB Utilizing Your Computer "IC RECORDER" VOICE Folder for messages recorded using the software...
Operating Instructions
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... can transcribe recorded messages using the IC recorder, the following tips will help supplied with a headset microphone, you should create a separate speech file for voice recognition software. Set "MIC SENSITIVITY" to "LOW (L)" in order to the sound of it. When creating a user speech file (training), set "REC MODE" to the mode you must create a user file specifically adapted to obtain maximum recognition accuracy. 77GB Tips on a subway platform, in the menu. Hold the IC recorder...
... can transcribe recorded messages using the IC recorder, the following tips will help supplied with a headset microphone, you should create a separate speech file for voice recognition software. Set "MIC SENSITIVITY" to "LOW (L)" in order to the sound of it. When creating a user speech file (training), set "REC MODE" to the mode you must create a user file specifically adapted to obtain maximum recognition accuracy. 77GB Tips on a subway platform, in the menu. Hold the IC recorder...
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...) 35 hr. 55 min. (538 tracks) * In the case where tracks of 4 minutes each are transferred to check the music file information during playback. : Folder name : Title* : Artist name* : File name * The ID3 tag information is as follows. Display when playing back a music file Press or on the control button to the IC recorder. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing music files using the IC recorder, is displayed.
...) 35 hr. 55 min. (538 tracks) * In the case where tracks of 4 minutes each are transferred to check the music file information during playback. : Folder name : Title* : Artist name* : File name * The ID3 tag information is as follows. Display when playing back a music file Press or on the control button to the IC recorder. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing music files using the IC recorder, is displayed.
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... volume level set to the IC recorder. If you recorded the message when the clock was not set the clock (page 15). Troubleshooting 95GB Playback speed is too fast The playback speed is adjusted in the menu mode. The menu items displayed are different depending on humidity or other equipment to the (microphone) jack of recording will not be displayed if you do not use the IC recorder for long time without using...
... volume level set to the IC recorder. If you recorded the message when the clock was not set the clock (page 15). Troubleshooting 95GB Playback speed is too fast The playback speed is adjusted in the menu mode. The menu items displayed are different depending on humidity or other equipment to the (microphone) jack of recording will not be displayed if you do not use the IC recorder for long time without using...
Operating Instructions
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... the battery. Save a backup copy of the selected file is damaged. The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer because there is exhausted. Format the IC recorder using the menu. Set the clock; Error messages Error message BATTERY LOWER-LEVEL LOW BATTERY MEMORY FULL FILE FULL FILE DAMAGED FORMAT ERROR PROCESS ERROR SET DATE&TIME NO FILE Cause/Remedy You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of the control file required for operation. Prepare a new battery to replace the...
... the battery. Save a backup copy of the selected file is damaged. The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer because there is exhausted. Format the IC recorder using the menu. Set the clock; Error messages Error message BATTERY LOWER-LEVEL LOW BATTERY MEMORY FULL FILE FULL FILE DAMAGED FORMAT ERROR PROCESS ERROR SET DATE&TIME NO FILE Cause/Remedy You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of the control file required for operation. Prepare a new battery to replace the...
Operating Instructions
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... stored in the display window, therefore, the folder setting will be moved or divided. You cannot divide messages not recorded using the IC recorder. The data does not have a file format which the IC recorder supports. You cannot move a message or divide a message, because there is more than the above has occurred. Check it . Troubleshooting 99GB Error message PAST DATE/TIME FILE PROTECTED UNKNOWN DATA CANNOT OPERATE NEW MESSAGE CHANGE FOLDER FULL SETTING SYSTEM ERROR Cause/Remedy...
... stored in the display window, therefore, the folder setting will be moved or divided. You cannot divide messages not recorded using the IC recorder. The data does not have a file format which the IC recorder supports. You cannot move a message or divide a message, because there is more than the above has occurred. Check it . Troubleshooting 99GB Error message PAST DATE/TIME FILE PROTECTED UNKNOWN DATA CANNOT OPERATE NEW MESSAGE CHANGE FOLDER FULL SETTING SYSTEM ERROR Cause/Remedy...
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.../32/44.1/ 48 kHz *2 The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported. Specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) ICD-UX71/UX71F: 1 GB (approx. 986 MB =1,034,354,688 Byte) ICD-UX81/UX81F: 2 GB (approx. 1.92 GB =2,072,313,856 Byte) A part of the memory capacity is not supported, therefore, playback becomes simple playback with a new one in the midst of recording. Frequency range ST...
.../32/44.1/ 48 kHz *2 The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported. Specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) ICD-UX71/UX71F: 1 GB (approx. 986 MB =1,034,354,688 Byte) ICD-UX81/UX81F: 2 GB (approx. 1.92 GB =2,072,313,856 Byte) A part of the memory capacity is not supported, therefore, playback becomes simple playback with a new one in the midst of recording. Frequency range ST...