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Model No. Refer to these numbers in the spaces provided below. Record these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial 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. 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
Model No. Refer to these numbers in the spaces provided below. Record these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Serial 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. 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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...Digital Pitch Control function 26 Playing back a specified section repeatedly - Table of Contents Checking the contents of the package 5 Index to Parts and Controls 6 Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source........11 Inserting the battery 11 When replacing/charging 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... speed - the VOR Function 19 Recording with an Alarm 27 Erasing Messages ...
...Digital Pitch Control function 26 Playing back a specified section repeatedly - Table of Contents Checking the contents of the package 5 Index to Parts and Controls 6 Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source........11 Inserting the battery 11 When replacing/charging 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... speed - the VOR Function 19 Recording with an Alarm 27 Erasing Messages ...
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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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(record/pause) button (16, 17, 19, 35) (stop) button (17, 24, 25, 28, 31, 32) (cue/fast forward) button (23, 24, 25 ...; (repeat) A-B 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...
(record/pause) button (16, 17, 19, 35) (stop) button (17, 24, 25, 28, 31, 32) (cue/fast forward) button (23, 24, 25 ...; (repeat) A-B 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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... "VOR" is set to lock all the functions of all the buttons so that of the arrow in the menu, only " " flashes. GB During recording and playback slide the switch in the opposite direction from that you slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. *3 When you can ... mode indicator Displays the following, depending on , slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to "ON" in the stop mode, the IC recorder turns off within a few seconds.
... "VOR" is set to lock all the functions of all the buttons so that of the arrow in the menu, only " " flashes. GB During recording and playback slide the switch in the opposite direction from that you slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. *3 When you can ... mode indicator Displays the following, depending on , slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to "ON" in the stop mode, the IC recorder turns off within a few seconds.
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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 minutes and less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and seconds. 10GB 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 hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours and minutes.
If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and seconds. 10GB 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 hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed 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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... 14 hr. Playback Approx. 30 hr. Playback Approx. 32 hr. Approx. 30 hr. Approx. 14 hr. using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording Approx. 9 hr. Battery remain indication : Replace the old battery with a new one or charge the rechargeable battery. ...57725; : "LOW BATTERY" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. 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. : hours/min. : minutes) 12GB...
... 14 hr. Playback Approx. 30 hr. Playback Approx. 32 hr. Approx. 30 hr. Approx. 14 hr. using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording Approx. 9 hr. Battery remain indication : Replace the old battery with a new one or charge the rechargeable battery. ...57725; : "LOW BATTERY" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. 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. : hours/min. : minutes) 12GB...
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... Approx. 31 hr. Approx. 28 hr. using the headphones Recording STLP*5 SP*6 mode Recording Approx. 10 hr. Approx. 9 hr. 30 min. Approx. 13 hr. 30 min. 30 min. using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording Approx. 9 hr. Getting Started When using the headphones Recording LP*7 mode Music file (128 kbps/ 44.1 kHz...
... Approx. 31 hr. Approx. 28 hr. using the headphones Recording STLP*5 SP*6 mode Recording Approx. 10 hr. Approx. 9 hr. 30 min. Approx. 13 hr. 30 min. 30 min. using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording Approx. 9 hr. Getting Started When using the headphones Recording LP*7 mode Music file (128 kbps/ 44.1 kHz...
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... You need to set the clock to process a large amount of data, an updating animation may damage the data. Note If the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the battery or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). In this case, proceed from step 3. 14GB... This is lit in red. Wait until the animation disappears before starting operation. Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data when an updating animation appears in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in orange or is not a malfunction of the...
... You need to set the clock to process a large amount of data, an updating animation may damage the data. Note If the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the battery or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). In this case, proceed from step 3. 14GB... This is lit in red. Wait until the animation disappears before starting operation. Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data when an updating animation appears in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in orange or is not a malfunction of the...
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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 ... 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. 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 ... 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. The operation indicator lights in microphone. 16GB
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...by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the message just recorded. Press (record/pause) again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after you record messages in mixed recording mode. During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red and " " flashes ...your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Before making a recording, be recorded as MP3 files. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to 99 messages in each folder. ...
...by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the message just recorded. Press (record/pause) again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after you record messages in mixed recording mode. During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red and " " flashes ...your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Before making a recording, be recorded as MP3 files. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to 99 messages in each folder. ...
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... the supplied headphones to the (headphone) jack and monitor the recording. You can record with standard quality sound. ICD-UX70 ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 12 hr. 5 min. 18 hr. 5 min. 48 hr. 20 min. ICD-UX80 ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 24 hr. 10 min. 36 hr. 20 min. 96 hr.... 50 min. Selecting the recording mode Select the recording mode in the "REC MODE" menu. SP : Standard play monaural recording mode (11.025 kHz/8 kbps) You can record with stereo highquality sound. LP...
... the supplied headphones to the (headphone) jack and monitor the recording. You can record with standard quality sound. ICD-UX70 ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 12 hr. 5 min. 18 hr. 5 min. 48 hr. 20 min. ICD-UX80 ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 24 hr. 10 min. 36 hr. 20 min. 96 hr.... 50 min. Selecting the recording mode Select the recording mode in the "REC MODE" menu. SP : Standard play monaural recording mode (11.025 kHz/8 kbps) You can record with stereo highquality sound. LP...
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...press ENT. 2 Press (record/pause). When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for an important recording, set "VOR" to the recording conditions. To cancel the VOR function ... The VOR function is affected by the sound around you press (record/pause) to pause recording when "VOR" is detected and " " and " " flash. Various Recording Modes Various Recording Modes Starting to Record Automatically in Response to "ON" in the display window. 19GB
...press ENT. 2 Press (record/pause). When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for an important recording, set "VOR" to the recording conditions. To cancel the VOR function ... The VOR function is affected by the sound around you press (record/pause) to pause recording when "VOR" is detected and " " and " " flash. Various Recording Modes Various Recording Modes Starting to Record Automatically in Response to "ON" in the display window. 19GB
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...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-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). 20GB If the input level is automatically supplied to select... "MIC IN," and then press ENT. 3 Speak into the external microphone and start recording. "SELECT INPUT" appears in power...
...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-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). 20GB If the input level is automatically supplied to select... "MIC IN," and then press ENT. 3 Speak into the external microphone and start recording. "SELECT INPUT" appears in power...
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...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 the IC recorder when the IC recorder is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo)...(microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable*. The built-in the display window. 2 Press the control key toward or to select "AUDIO IN," and then press ENT. 3 Start recording. Various Recording Modes Recording from other equipment, the microphone ...
...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 the IC recorder when the IC recorder is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo)...(microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable*. The built-in the display window. 2 Press the control key toward or to select "AUDIO IN," and then press ENT. 3 Start recording. Various Recording Modes Recording from other equipment, the microphone ...
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... a cell phone. For details on the kind of the conversation and the recording level before you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder. 22GB * Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) To the IC To the other recorder equipment RK-G139 HG Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Mini-plug (monaural)... some of sound. Please ask the dealer for any inconvenience, even if you start recording after the conversation has started. The VOR function may not work, depending on how to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphonetype ...
... a cell phone. For details on the kind of the conversation and the recording level before you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder. 22GB * Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) To the IC To the other recorder equipment RK-G139 HG Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Mini-plug (monaural)... some of sound. Please ask the dealer for any inconvenience, even if you start recording after the conversation has started. The VOR function may not work, depending on how to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM-TL1 headphonetype ...
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...you wish to start playback by pressing once. You can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the selected folder, the IC recorder stops at which you can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing once, or advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing or ...wish to the (headphone) jack. This function is useful to resume playback. Then, if you press and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to search at the point you wish to resume playback. To search backward (Review): Press and hold during playback and ...
...you wish to start playback by pressing once. You can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the selected folder, the IC recorder stops at which you can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing once, or advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing or ...wish to the (headphone) jack. This function is useful to resume playback. Then, if you press and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to search at the point you wish to resume playback. To search backward (Review): Press and hold during playback and ...