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Sony ICD-SX68 - 512 MB Digital Voice Recorder Manual
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... versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Model Responsible Party Address SONY ICD-SX68 Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone Number : 858-942-2230 ... -
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... user license agreement. This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD-SX68. You cannot connect other IC recorders. Music Identification Technology and associated data will be supplied ... -
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... Recorded Message ...26 Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback ...28 Dividing a Message into ...Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - the Digital Voice Up function...36 Adjusting ...38 Basic Operations Recording Messages...21 Various Recording Modes Manual Recording Mode ... -
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... All Messages in a Folder ...43 Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software...57 What You Can Do Using the ...to the Help Files...63 Playing Back MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder ...64 Using the Digital Voice Editor Software ...64 Using ... -
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...69 Error Messages (IC recorder) ...76 System Limitations ...79 Addtional Information Recording with Other Equipment ...80 Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) ...81 Precautions ...82 Specifications ...83 Index ...85 GB -
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Checking the contents of the package IC Recorder (1) USB connecting cable (1) Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions Stereo headphones (1) GB -
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... DIVIDE/ 38) (bookmark) button (30, 33, (folder)/MENU button Front (record/pause) button (21, 24, 25, 26, 29) (stop) button ... 46) (cue/fast forward) button (34 play/stop/enter) button (review/fast backward) button (34) VOL (volume) +/- button (23, 33) ... -
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... to the (headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. Speaker HOLD switch** V-UP (Digital Voice Up) switch (36, 56) DPC switch (37, 50) DIRECTNL (directional) switch (23) (microphone) jack (30... -
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... Displays the following, depending on the current operation mode : playback : stop : review/fast backward, cue/fast forward : going backward/forward continuously Folder indicator Elasped time/Remaining time indication/Recording date and time indication Folder name/Message name/Artist ... -
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... mode set using the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and displays the current ... mode when the IC recorder is in the playback mode. STHQ : Standard play stereo recording mode ... place. (low) : To record for dictation or in a noisy place. MAN (manual) : To record with microphone sensitivity... -
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... or in a noisy place. Displays the recording level during manual recording. Elapsed recording time indication Alarm indicator ... menu. When "REC LEVEL" is set to "AUTOAGC is displayed. Remaining recording time indication Remaining battery/Charging indicator (Low ... -
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... is not installed yet, it is recommended that you install the software before connecting the IC recorder to your computer. Follow steps 1 and 2, and then charge the batteries by connecting the USB connector of the IC recorder to your computer. 1 Slide and lift the battery ... -
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... (Charging time: approx. 4 hours*) When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have ...the batteries are changed while you are transferring data to the IC recorder. Tip You can charge the... 56). Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder. Clock setting display appears when... -
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...ST*4 Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder. When you replace the batteries, insert ...dry batteries. When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, remove the batteries .../min. : minutes) : "LOW BATTERY" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. 1 GB... -
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....1 kHz) Note on the "UPDATING DATABASE..." message The IC recorder is accessing data while "UPDATING... for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the message disappears... : Stereo standard recording mode *5 STLP : Stereo long play recording mode *6 SP... -
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... you selected "AUTO," the clock is automatically adjusted using the clock in the computer connected to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is started. When you select "MANUAL," proceed to the next steps.... -
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3 Press or to select "08y1m1d" and press . 4 Press or to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press . "EXECUTING...." appears and the clock is set. 5 Press to return to the normal display. Note If you do not press ... -
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Step 3: Preparations Required before Recording Recording at a meeting Recording a musical performance Set "MIC SENS" to "HIGH " in the menu (page 49). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to "ON" to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 23). Set "LCF (LOW ... -
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... coming from a specific direction (page 23). To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using voice recognition software (not supplied), set "REC ... one person. You can transcribe the following messages recorded using your IC recorder or files saved on your computer. ... -
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... record using the AUTO_AGC* setting, to which the IC recorder is preset at the factory. * Auto Gain Control 2 ...Press or to select the folder in which you want to record messages, and then press . The OPR ... lights in red and the window changes to the recording display (page 11). You do ... -
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... recording. Tips When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to 999 messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice ... your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Before making a... -
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...hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automaticaly released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. ** You cannot select this function in the manual recording mode. Monitoring the recording Connect the stereo ear receiver supplied to the ... -
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Various Recording Modes � Press or to select the Manual Recording Mode 2, 6 3, 6 7 1, 2 1, 2, 4 Operation indicator folder in which you want to record..., to prevent sound distortion. OVER indicator 1, 2 1 Select the manual recording mode in the menu. Select "MANUAL" by pressing ... -
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...to press and hold while recording. � Speak into the built-in microphone. 2 1 1 7 Press (stop) to stop recording. When recording with AUTO AGC, set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to "ON" in the menu (page... -
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... then press . "VOR" appears in the display window. 2 Press (record). The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and "VOR" and flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts ... -
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... in the menu, and then press . 2 During playback, press (record). "ADD REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE..." appears. For details on playback,...displayed, press (record). The OPR indicator will turn red. The new recording will be added at the end of the current message. Message 4 4 Press ... -
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...3 4 1 1 When "ADD/OVER" in the menu is set to "OVER," you can add an overwrite recording after a selected point in a recorded message. The ... of the message after the selected point is deleted. You cannot add a recording to an MP3 file. Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of ... -
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... and then press . 2 During playback, press (record). "OVERWRITE REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE" appears....33. Dividing a Message into Two during Recording 3 While "OVERWRITE REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE"...recording. You can divide a message during recording so that the message is divided into two ... -
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... button. The message will be divided into two, while recording continues. Recording with an External Microphone Stereo microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the... -
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...in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. Recording from Other Equipment Various Recording Modes ... (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable*. "SELECT ... -
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... "AUDIO IN" and then press . When the IC recorder is not in the stop mode Select ..., adjust the microphone sensitivity and/ or recording level on the IC recorder. * Optional audio connecting ... supplied with the ECM-TL1 microphone. To the IC recorder To the other equipment RK-G139 Stereo ... -
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...press . 3 Press to start playback. 4 Adjust the volume with VOL +/-. 5 Press to stop playback. After playing back one message, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message. 2 Press or to select the message... -
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... during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound. This is useful...or back. Then, if you press and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to search at higher speed. During cue/review, the counter will be displayed, ... -
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...When "MESSAGE END" and the operation indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last message. If you press and hold while "MESSAGE END"....) * If you have set a bookmark on the message, the IC recorder stops at the bookmark. ** These operations are for ... -
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...menu (page 51). Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - the Digital Voice Up function When you slide the V-UP switch to "ON," the low-level part of a recorded message is amplified, allowing you to hear even small voices more easily. You can ... -
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Adjusting the playback speed - DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function) When you slide the DPC switch to "ON," you can ... speed in the menu. The message is played back in natural tones thanks to the digital processing function. Playing Back a Specified Section Repeatedly - A-B Repeat 1 ... -
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... You can add only one bookmark in each message. To start playback at the bookmark Press or when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. When “ ” (bookmark) flashes once, press . 1 During playback or stop, press To delete the bookmark Set “ERASE BKMRKମ. -
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... the alarm date and time. Press or to select "DATE," a When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set the alarm. When " " is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot set the alarm (page 66). The alarm sounds even if you set "BEEP"... -
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...sound for about 10 seconds and the selected message will be played back. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically at the beginning of that message. To change the alarm setting 1 Select "ALARM" - "LIST" in the menu and then press ... -
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...the new message will be played back. If the alarm time comes during recording, the alarm will sound after the ... more than one alarm time comes during recording only the first message will be played back. When the alarm time comes when the IC recorder is in the menu mode, the alarm will sound and the ... -
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...or press ERASE for more than one second while the IC recorder is in the stop mode. The message title, message ... the message will be played back. You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. 2... -
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Erasing All Messages in a Folder Select "ERASE ALL" in the menu (page 53). Playback/Erasing GB -
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... to the newer part of the divided message. By dividing a message, you can easily find the point you want to play back when you make a long recording such as at a meeting. You can divide a message until the total number of messages in the folder reaches 999 or until the total number of messages in ... -
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Moving Message to a Different Folder Note When " " is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page 66). Adding Priority Mark(s) - the Priority Mark Function You can add priority marks ( ) to important messages. There are four levels, " " (the most important ... -
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Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or to select the menu item for which you want to make setting and then press . setting that you want to ... -
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... ALL ERASE BKMRK MOVE ALARM LP, SP, STLP, ST, STHQ LOW, HIGH ON, OFF AUTO_AGC, MANUAL ON, OFF ELAPSE, REMAIN, REC DATE n% (n=-75 - +200) BASS1, BASS2, OFF ... YES, NO (Folder to be moved) NEW, LIST EDIT, CANCEL Stop mode Playback Recording mode mode Utilizing the Menu Function GB -
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... can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) Settings Stop mode Playback Recording mode mode DETAIL MENU LIMITER SELECT INPUT DATE&TIME FORMAT USB CHARGE V-UP LEVEL ON, OFF MIC IN, AUDIO IN MANUAL, AUTO ERASE ALL DATA? YES, NO ON, OFF MID, MAX GB... -
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... the recording mode. STHQ*: You can record with high-quality stereo sound. ST: You can ... a longer time in stereo. SP: You can record with better sound (monaural sound) LP: You ... is set to "AUTO_ AGC," this setting is effective. HIGH *: To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or spacious place. LOW ... -
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... setting) Sets to record using AGC or to record manually. AUTO_AGC*": The recording level is automatically ...work. ON: The VOR function is activated when (record) is pressed. Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound ... REC DATE: Recorded date and time Sets the DPC (Digital Pitch Control... -
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... This function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recording. Sets the playback mode. FOLDER*: Messages in one folder ... messages are played back continuously. 1 FILE: When a message is played back, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message. Utilizing the Menu... -
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...during playback. OFF*: You cannot add or overwrite a recording. ADD: You can add ... indicator on or off during operation. ON*: During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes.... during operation. BEEP LED Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer using the USB ... -
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Menu items BACKLIGHT Settings (*: Initial setting) Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. 10 SEC*: The backlight in the display window lights up for 10 seconds. 60 SEC: The backlight in the display window lights up for 60 seconds. OFF: The backlight in the display window does not ... -
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... MENU LIMITER Note When "REC LEVEL" is set to "MANUAL," this setting is effective. SELECT INPUT Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the (microphone) jack. MIC IN*: Select when you record messages using an external ... -
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... items Settings (*: Initial setting) DATE & TIME Sets the clock. AUTO*: When the IC recorder is connected to a computer that is running the Digital Voice Editor, the clock will be automatically adjusted according to that computer. MANUAL: You can set the ... -
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... The batteries will not be charged. Note V-UP LEVEL If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet, you can charge batteries regardless this setting. When the V-UP switch is set to "ON," set the sound level to... -
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Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software What You Can Do Using ... disk as a file format that the Digital Voice Editor supports. Saved files can then be added to an IC recorder using the Digital Voice Editor. Use of the CD Recording Tool for DVE is... -
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... Display: High color (16bit) or more and 800x480 dots or more Internet access for Voice Mail function and CD database service Note The following systems are not supported: OS other than the ones indicated above Personally constructed PCs ... -
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...file formats. Do not connect the IC recorder to the computer before installing the Software. Or do not remove or connect the IC recorder during installing the Software; The IC recorder may not be ... Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 2 or higher/ Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer ... -
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...the IC recorder is not connected and then turn on your computer and start up Windows....2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into The [IC Recorder Software Setup] menu starts up automatically... Setup] window appears. If the [Welcome to IC Recorder Software Setup] menu does not start up, open the [DVE] folder in... -
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... setting. When the dialog box used to select an ICD-P series IC recorder is displayed Select [Yes] to edit messages recorded using an ICD-P series IC recorder. When the dialog box used to ... language you want to use for the help. Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer You cannot change ... -
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...software files. Tip Uninstallation does not remove the message files 2 Select [Digital Voice Editor 3] from the Connecting the IC Recorder to your Computer You can transfer the IC recorder data onto your computer by connecting the IC recorder to the ... -
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... operation, refer to the help files. Help Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer Notes Be sure to install the Digital Voice Editor software before connecting the IC recorder to your computer. Otherwise, a message like [Found... -
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... the MP3 files to the IC recorder; using the Digital Voice Editor software and dragging ...) * In the case where tracks of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder. Using the Digital Voice Editor ... 1 Connect the IC recorder to your 2 Start the Digital Voice Editor computer using the supplied... -
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...MP fi les (Drag and drop) 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB cable...and hold, drag, and then drop. Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer 2 Drag and drop ...in which MP3 files are stored to the removable disk. The IC recorder can recognize up to 500 folders.... -
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... shown on the right. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows: : Folders copied using the Digital Voice Editor software : Folders copied without the Digital Voice Editor software "IC RECORDER" Using Digital Voice Editor VOICE ... -
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...folder in which MP3 files are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as it is, so it is convenient if you... an easy-tocontrol name to the folder in advance. *2 The IC recorder can recognize up to three..., they are classified in "NO FOLDER." *1 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device... -
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Port: USB port Note The following systems are not supported: 64bit OS OS other than the ones indicated above Personally constructed PCs or operating systems Upgraded OS Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment GB -
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should ...consult your nearest Sony dealer. IC Recorder Symptom The IC recorder cannot be turned ... on your computer. GB The IC recorder does not operate. Troubleshooting No sound... -
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... FULL" is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. Remedy 999 messages have been ... your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was recorded. The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone... -
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... mode, and recording mode) (pages 47, 48). The IC recorder requires a certain amount of memory for system operation. That amount ... three months. If you do not intend to use the IC recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended that you remove the batteries. Troubleshooting There is no ... -
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... after the menu setting is changed, or the menu setting is changed using "IC Recorder Setting" of the Digital Voice Editor software with the exhausted batteries inserted, the menu setting may not function. If the IC recorder is required to ... -
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...Refer to the help files of the Digital Voice Editor3 software. You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the... 55). Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. Digital Voice Editor Refer to the ... -
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... The IC recorder or "Memory Stick" cannot be properly connected. Remedy Check that the installation of the software has... standby/ hibernate mode while being connected to the IC recorder. You may format the memory ... Recorder. You cannot play back a message whose file format the Digital Voice ... -
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... the computer operations become unstable or the data inside the IC recorder may be damaged. There may be conflict between the software and other driver ... Digital Voice Editor software. The Digital Voice Editor software may not operate properly. Troubleshooting GB -
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...messages, because the data of the selected file is damaged. The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer ... of the control file required for operation. Format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu.... copy of your data and format the IC recorder using the menu. LOW BATTERY ... -
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...recording. Cancel "Reading only" on your computer to edit the message using the IC recorder. The data does not have a file format which the IC recorder supports. ALREADY SET PAST DATE/TIME NO SETTING FILE PROTECTED Troubleshooting UNKNOWN DATA... -
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... marks or bookmarks, divide a message, add a recording, or an overwrite recording. You cannot move a message, ... file names. "REC LEVEL" in the menu is set to "MANUAL." The VOR function does not work ...re-insert them. AUTO_AGC SETTING ONLY MANUAL SETTING ONLY CHANGE FOLDER FULL ... -
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... Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time. ...been added using other IC recorders are copied to this IC recorder, the A-B repeat setting may ... -
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...Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) To the IC recorder To the other equipment RK-G139 ...Stereo mini-plug mini-plug (without resistor) (without resistor) Tape recorder, etc.... with other equipment, connect the (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (minijack,... -
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...Connect the USB cable supplied to the USB connector of the IC recorder. supplied) to the USB cable. AC ... the rechargeable batteries (not supplied) by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB ...can charge the batteries while you are using the IC recorder, so that it is useful when you want... -
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... are changed while you are transferring data to the IC recorder. Precautions On power Notes Operate ...USB AC adaptor from an AC outlet. Doing so may damage the data. If the IC... for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the message disappears... -
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... If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. STHQ : 80 Hz - 20,000 Hz ST :... potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy ... -
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Input/Output Optional accessories Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-2BE Battery charger BCG-34HE Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80 Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-TL1 Audio connecting cable RK-G136HG, RK-G139HG USB AC adaptor AC-U50A/AC-U50AD Microphone jack (minijack, ... -
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... Recording ...26 ADD/OVER ...52 ALARM ...54 Alarm ...10, 12, 39 Digital Voice Up ...36 DIRECTNL...9, 20 DIRECTNL... Display window ...10 Front ...8 Rear ...9 C Connecting the IC Recorder to your Computer ...62 D DATE &...55 DCP...37 DETAIL MENU ...54 Digital Voice Editor...7, 57 Installing...59 ... -
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......53 Moving Message...45 MP3 ...11 T Troubleshooting...69 Digital Voice Editor ...73 IC Recorder ...69 P Playing Back Message ...33 Playing Back MP3 ...64 ... USB Mass Storage Device ...67 R REC LEVEL ...19, 50 REC MODE...49 Recording Messages...21 Recording mode ...23 ... -
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