Sony ICD-SX25VTP Operating Instructions
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IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-SX25/SX35/SX45/SX55 © 2004 Sony Corporation - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 2
. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ICD-SX25/SX35/SX45/SX55 Serial No. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 3
user license agreement. • This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. • The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD-SX25/SX35/SX45/ SX55. You cannot connect other IC recorders each case in this manual. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 4
Microphone 16 Recording from Other Equipment 16 Recording with Other Equipment 17 Playing Back Messages 18 Using the Display Window 23 Selecting the Display Mode 26 Turning off the Display 28 Various Ways of Playback Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - Digital Voice - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 5
Operation - HOLD Function 50 Using an Adding Recording 51 Changing the Settings - MENU 52 Using the "Digital Voice Editor" Software 55 Additional Information Precautions ...57 Troubleshooting 58 Error Messages of the IC Recorder 61 System Limitations 63 Specifications ...64 Index to - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 6
BGetting Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. 2 Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated. Clock setting display appears - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 7
will stop operation. Battery life* (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)) Recording mode: ST (Stereo) STLP SP LP In recording: Approx. 12 hr. Approx. 14 hr unit is accessing data while "ACCESS" appears in the display window or the OPR indicator flashes in orange. While accessing, do not - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 8
to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when in the display window. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select "SET DATE". 3 Press the jog lever (x•B). The date and time setting window is displayed. The year digits will flash. 4 - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 9
the jog lever (x•B). The minute digits will flash. 3 Set the minute. 4 Press the jog lever (x•B). The menu mode will be displayed again. Note If you do not press the jog lever (x•B) for more than one minute, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to normal display. 6 Turn - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 10
Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Recorded after the last Maximum recording time recorded message The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. You can record messages for the maximum recording time in a single folder. Recording modes*: ST STLP SP LP ICD-SX25 1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 11
1 Select the folder. Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, or C) in which you wish to record messages. Selected folder Basic Operations 2 Start recording. Built-in microphone 1 Press zREC/REC PAUSE button. You do not need to keep pressing zREC/REC PAUSE while - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 12
folder. Other operations To pause recording* release pause and resume recording review the current recording instantly review during recording Do this Press zREC/REC PAUSE. During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in red and "PAUSE" flashes in the display window. Press zREC/REC PAUSE - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 13
the DIRECTNL switch to "OFF" position. Selecting the sensitivity of the built-in microphone You can select the microphone sensitivity by setting the SENS (page 53) in the menu according to the recording conditions: • H (high): To record a small sound at a meeting or in a quiet and/or spacious place - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 14
automatically in response to the sound - Advanced VOR function You can set the VOR (voice operated recording) function in the menu. With VOR set to "on", recording starts when the recorder detects sound, and "VOR" appears in the display window. The recording pauses when no sound is detected, and - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 15
memory indication flashes. When the remaining time reaches 1 minute, the remaining memory indication will flash in the display window regardless of the display mode (page 26). When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and "FULL" will be displayed with an alarm sound. To continue - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 16
player, or etc.) with the IC recorder. Depending on the device you use, connect the IC recorder as follows. For available accessories, consult with your nearest Sony dealer. Recording with an External Microphone Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) jack. When you connect an - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 17
Recording with Other Equipment To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the i (headphones) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (minijack, stereo) of other equipment. mini-plug (stereo) mini-plug (stereo) Tape recorder, etc. Basic Operations 17GB - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 18
message, start from step 1. When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from step 3. 1 Select the folder. Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, or C) in which you wish to play messages. - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 19
To listen from headphones Connect the stereo headphones supplied or stereo headphones (not supplied) mentioned in the "Specifications" (page 64) as optional accessories to the i (headphones) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. •To listen from an external speaker Connect an - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 20
the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound-Digital Voice Up function When you slide the VOICE UP switch to "ON", low-level part of a recorded message is amplified, allowing you to hear even small voices more easily. By adjusting the overall recording to its optimum level, you can make - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 21
. 10 seconds by pressing the jog lever up (>) once. This function is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording. Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) • To search forward (Cue): Keep pressing the jog lever up (>) during playback and release it at the point you wish - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 22
Playing Back Messages (continued) Playing back all messages in a folder continuously - Continuous Play When the CONT (page 54) is set to "on" in the menu, you can play back all the messages in a folder continuously. You can change the setting during playback. Playing back a message repeatedly - - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 23
indication (26) The display selected with the DISP in the menu appears. qs SENS (microphone sensitivity) indication (53) Displays the current microphone sensitivity: •H (high): To record at a meeting or in a quiet/ spacious place. •L (low): To record for dictation or in a noisy place. Continued 23GB - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 24
and playback In an ordinary recording or playback mode, the message number, recording mode and microphone sensitivity of the message being recorded or played back, and playback counter are displayed in the window. Display examples A message is being recorded as the 21st message of all 21 messages - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Basic Operations xRemain indications When the battery or memory runs out, the remain indications flash in the display. Display examples When the remain time becomes shorter than 1 minute xError messages The error messages or error numbers will be displayed (page 62). When an access error occurs - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 26
select the display mode for stop, recording and playback modes. > 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU. MENU The menu mode will be displayed. x•B . 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select "DISP". 3 Press the jog lever (x•B). The display setting window will be displayed. 4 Press the jog - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 27
, the current date. (If the clock has not been set, "--Y--M-D" will be displayed.) x REC TIME (recorded time) In the playback and playback pause modes, the time the current message was recorded. In the recording mode, the current time. (If the clock has not been set, "--:--" will be displayed.) 27GB - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 28
Selecting the Display Mode (continued) Turning off the Display The unit is not equipped with the power button. The display always appears on the window, which almost will not influence the battery life. To turn off the display, slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 29
the inaudible low-level part of a recorded message and adjusting the overall recording to its optimum level (Digital Voice Up function). This function is useful to hear a meeting with each speaker's voice more audible. VOICE UP During playback or stop, slide the VOICE UP switch to "ON". The message - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 30
playback between twice the normal speed (+100%) and half the normal speed (-50%). The message is played back in natural tone thanks to the digital processing function. Jog lever DPC (>/./x•B/MENU) Playing back a message rapidly or slowly Slide the DPC switch to "ON". "FAST" or "SLOW" flashes for - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 31
Various Ways of Playback Setting the playback speed You can set the playback speed when the DPC switch is set to "ON". The setting for the playback speed holds effective until you change the setting. 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU to display the menu mode. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 32
Adding a Bookmark You can add a bookmark at a point in a message and use it during playback. You can add only one bookmark in each message. DIVIDE/ (bookmark) ERASE Jog lever (>/./x•B) During playback or stop, press DIVIDE/ than 1 second. A bookmark is added and the bookmark indicator ( ) - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 33
Playing Back the Specified Section Repeatedly - A-B Repeat While playing back a message, you can set the start (A) and end (B) points for a section you wish to play repeatedly. Various Ways of Playback A-B (repeat)/ PRIORITY x STOP Jog lever (x•B) 1 During playback, press A-B (repeat)/PRIORITY - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 34
is not long enough. For more information, see "Troubleshooting" (page 58). Built-in microphone OPR indicator zREC/REC PAUSE xSTOP Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message When REC-OP in the menu is set to "ADD", you can add a recording to the message being played back (page 51). The - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 35
Message 2 1 During playback, press zREC/REC PAUSE briefly. The "REC" is displayed. "OVER" flashes on the display window and the OPR indicator flashes in red. 2 Press zREC/REC PAUSE to start recording. The display returns to the display mode set in the menu and the OPR indicator turns red. 3 Press - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 36
messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. ERASE xSTOP Jog lever (FOLDER) Erasing Messages one by one You can erase unnecessary messages only. When a message - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 37
Editing Messages 1 Press ERASE while playing back the message you want to erase or press ERASE for more than 1 second during stop mode. The message number and "ERASE" will flash while the first and last 5 seconds of the message are played back 10 times. 2 Press ERASE while the message is being - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 38
(Continued) Erasing All Messages in a Folder You can erase all recorded messages in a folder. 1 Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER for 10 seconds. 3 While "ALL ERASE" is flashing, press ERASE. All the recorded messages contained in the folder are deleted. The folder itself will not be deleted. To cancel - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 39
back messages. • You can combine messages in stop mode (see page 41). xSTOP DIVIDE/ (bookmark) Jog lever (>/.) ERASE Note Due to the recording system of an IC recorder, you may not be able to divide or combine messages in some cases (pages 60 and 63). Dividing a Message You can divide a message - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 40
or playing back a message, press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) at the point you want to divide. • When you press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) during recording: The new message number is added at the point you pressed the button, and the new message number and "DIVIDE" flash for 3 seconds. The message - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 41
, the following procedures will erase the bookmark. To combine messages, redo the procedures. • You cannot combine messages of different recording modes. 1 Press xSTOP to stop the IC recorder. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display the number of the second of the two messages you want - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 42
Moving Messages to a Different Folder You can move the recorded messages to another folder. When you move a message to The message is moved to the destination folder. Messages are sorted in order of the recorded date and time or the number of the priority marks in the folder. To cancel moving the message - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 43
Mark(s) - Priority Mark Function Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order of recording. By adding priority marks (★) to than 1 second. "★" and the message number indication will flash on the display window. 3 Press A-B (repeat)/PRIORITY repeatedly to select the number of priority mark - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 44
to mark. "★" and the message number indication will flash on the display window while the first and last 5 seconds of the message is played back recorded date and time (The oldest one comes first). Message 2 Note You can also add priority mark(s) using the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 45
a message. Note When the clock is not set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set the alarm. Other Functions Jog lever (>/./x•B/MENU) 1 Select the jog lever toward MENU. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window. 2Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select "ALARM OFF". If the - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 46
the jog lever (x•B). The alarm setting mode will be displayed in the display window. 4Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select "on". If " The year digits will flash. 2Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the year digits and press the jog lever (x•B). The month digits will flash. - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 47
Select the alarm time. 1Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the hour digits, and press the jog lever (x•B). The minute digit will flash. 2Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the minute digits, and press the jog lever (x•B). 5 Select the alarm playback. Press the jog lever up or - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 48
alarm will sound). During alarm playback, "ALARM" will flash in the display window. When the playback ends, the unit will stop automatically at the beginning . • If the alarm time comes during recording, the alarm will sound after the recording is finished. "," will flash when the alarm time - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 49
Turning off the OPR Indicator (LED) During recording and playback, the OPR (operation) indicator lights or flashes. You can set the OPR indicator to turn off even in operation. OPR indicator Jog lever (>/./x•B/ - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 50
Preventing Accidental Operation - HOLD Function HOLD switch Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. "HOLD" will flash for 3 seconds, indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. When the HOLD function is activated during stop, all the display will be turned off after " - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 51
. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select "REC-OP", then press the jog lever (x•B). The adding recording window will be displayed. 3 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select "on", then press the jog lever (x•B). The setting is changed. 4 Press the jog - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 52
- MENU You can use the menu to change the IC recorder settings. During playback and recording, the menu items to be displayed are limited. Follow be changed. 5 Turn the jog lever toward MENU to exit the menu mode. The window will return to normal display. Note If you do not press any keys for one minute - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 53
microphone sensitivity. H* (high): To record at meetings or in a quiet and/or spacious place. OK/-/OK L (low): To record dictation or in a noisy place. Displays the window to change the display mode (COUNTER*). See page 26. OK/OK/OK Displays the window to set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 54
all messages in a folder continuously. OK/OK/- Playback stops at the end of each message. Displays the window to set the adding recording mode (on/OFF*). See page 51. OK/-/- Displays the window to set the clock (04Y1M1D*). See page 8. OK/-/- on*: OFF: A beep will sound to indicate that - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 55
e-mail message using MAPI e-mail software. • Transcribing your IC recorder message using Dragon NaturallySpeaking® speech-recognition software (not supplied). For the details, see the supplied "Digital Voice Editor 2" software operating instructions. Connection To USB connector of your computer - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 56
Using the "Digital Voice Editor" Software - MENU (continued) System requirements Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum requirements. • IBM PC/AT or compatible - CPU: 266MHz Pentium® II processor or higher - RAM: 64MB or more - Hard disk space: - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 57
, benzine or thinner. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 58
Troubleshooting Before taking the unit for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. IC Recorder Symptom Remedy The unit does not •The batteries have been inserted with incorrect operate. polarity (page - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 59
51) . Recording is interrupted. •The advanced VOR function (page 14) is activated. Set the VOR to "OFF". Recording level is low. •SENS (microphone sensitivity) is set to L. Display the menu and set SENS to "H" (page 53). •If it is difficult to hear small sound of a recorded message, slide VOICE - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 60
number of priority marks in the computer using the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. The remaining time •The unit requires a certain amount of memory displayed in the for system operation. That amount is display window is subtracted from the remaining time, which is shorter than that - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 61
past. Check it and set the appropriate date and time. "Err ACCESS" •The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then insert the batteries. "ERR DATA" •The file is not supported by the "Digital Voice Editor" software, or the file itself is corrupted. "FULL" •The remaining memory of the - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 62
Troubleshooting (continued) If an error message with a number is displayed If the following error display appears, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Error number Cause "ERR 01" "ERR 02" "ERR 03" "ERR 04" "ERR 05" The IC recorder cannot access the memory or cannot format the memory. The IC - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 63
some system limitations of the unit. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the unit. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record •If you record messages in a mixture of ST, messages up to the STLP, SP and LP modes, the recordable time maximum recording varies from the maximum ST mode - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 64
cable × 1 Application Software (CD-ROM) × 1 LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries x 2*/ Carrying pouch x 1* (*For the ICD-SX25 sold in the USA and Canada only) Optional accessories Stereo headphones MDR-EX71SL, MDR-E931LP/ Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80/Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10 - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 65
-in microphone (11, 13) 3 DIRECTNL (directional) switch (13) 4 VOICE UP (Digital Voice Up) switch (29) 5 DPC ON/OFF switch (30) 6 Display window (23) 7 ERASE button (36) 8 DIVIDE/ (bookmark) button (32, 39) 9 A-B (repeat)/PRIORITY button (33, 43) 0 OPR (operation) indicator (11, 19) qa zREC (record - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 66
Index to Parts and Controls (continued) Rear qg Base qh HOLD switch (28, 50) qj Speaker qk Battery compartment (6) ql Clip* w; m (microphone) jack (16) wa USB connector (55) ws DC IN 3V jack (6) (For Korean and the People's Republic of China models, this jack does not exist.) - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 67
Combine 41 Connecting, computer 55 Connecting, external microphone 16 Continuous playback .......... 22, 54 Counter display 27 Cue 21 D Digital Voice Editor 55 Digital Voice Up function 20, 29 Display mode 26 Display window 23 Divide 39 DPC (Digital Pitch Control 20, 30, 53 E Easy search - Sony ICD-SX25VTP | Operating Instructions - Page 68
Review 12, 21 S Search forward/backward ........ 21 SP mode 7, 10, 53 ST mode 7, 10, 53 STLP mode 7, 10, 53 System limitations 63 System requirements 56 T Turning off the display 28 Turning off the indicator 49 U USB cable 55 V VOICE UP (Digital Voice Up 20, 29 Volume control 19 VOR 14
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IC Recorder
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2004 Sony Corporation
ICD-SX25/SX35/SX45/SX55
Operating Instructions