Sony ICD-SX700D Operating Instructions
Sony ICD-SX700D - Digital Voice Recorder Manual
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in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-SX700 Responsible Party - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 3
time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD-SX700. You cannot connect other IC recorders. GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 4
20 Step 3: Preparations Required before Recording 22 Turning the IC Recorder On or Off.......24 Turning the power off 25 Turning the power on 25 Recording Recording Messages 26 Selecting the Recording Mode 29 Setting the Recording Level 32 Manual Recording Mode 33 Setting the Input Level - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 5
- the Digital Voice Up Function 62 Adding a Bookmark 63 Recording with Other the Priority Mark Function 76 Preventing Accidental Operation - the HOLD function 77 Utilizing the IC recorder to your computer 94 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 95 Copying Files from the IC Recorder - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 6
help files 107 Transferring the files using the Digital Voice Editor software 107 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device 108 Precautions 126 Specifications 128 Index 130 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 IC recorder 109 Error messages 119 System limitations 122 Additional - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 7
the display window before you use the IC recorder. LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) or NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable batteries (2) Stereo headphones (1) Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) Cradle* (1) Carrying pouch (1) Battery case* (1) Operating Instructions - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 8
(headphone) jack* (28, 54, 65) (record/pause) button (26, 28, 38) (stop) button ( 54, 64, 78 play/stop/enter) button (28, 53, 55, 78) (review/fast backward) button (26, 53, 54, 64, 78) VOL (volume) +/- , 34) Operation indicator (16, 18, 26, 53, 90) Display window (10) DIVIDE/ - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 9
* Connect the supplied or commercially available stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. Rear To the (headphone) jack Speaker HOLD switch (21, 25, 77) NOISE CUT switch (60) DPC switch (58) DIRECTNL (directional) switch - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 10
window Display during playback and stop Operating mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation mode : stop : playback : review (fast backward)/ cue (fast forward) : backward/forward continuously Folder indicator : Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 11
sensitivity with which the IC recorder recorded the selected message. : Recorded with the low recording level. : Recorded with the high recording level. : Recorded with the further high recording level. : Recorded with proper balance for music. : Recorded with the manual recording mode. 11GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 12
minutes and seconds. Display during recording Operating mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation of the IC recorder. : recording : Flashes while recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function (flashing - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 13
mode set in the menu. Limiter indicator : When "LIMITER" is set to "ON" in the menu. : When you are recording in other than the manual recording mode. Remaining recording time indication Battery indicator LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator : When "LCF (LOW CUT)" is set to "ON" in the menu - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 14
a Power Source Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Inserting the alkaline batteries 1 Slide and lift the batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time. Please refer to - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 15
more time if the temperature of the batteries are low, or if the batteries are charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder. While the batteries are charging, "CONNECTING" and the battery indicator are displayed in an animation. When the battery indicator indicates" ," charging is - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 16
On the Windows screen, left-click "Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar, and click "Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device." On the Macintosh screen, drag the "IC RECORDER" on the desktop to "Trash" and drop it there. For details on disconnecting the IC recorder, refer to the operating instructions - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 17
with new ones or charge the rechargeable batteries. : "LOW BATTERY" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. You cannot use manganese batteries. Battery life*1 When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries Recording LPCM 44/16*3 Approx. 25 hr. LPCM 22/16*4 Approx. 23 hr. MP3 - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 18
When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries Recording LPCM 44/16*3 Approx. 19 hr. LPCM 22/16*4 Approx. updating animation and "UPDATING DATABASE..." appear in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in orange. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the batteries or - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 19
"UPDATING DATABASE..." may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the animation and message disappear before starting operation. Step 2: Setting the Clock /MENU Getting Started You need to set the clock to use the alarm function - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 20
, then press . Setting the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu. 1 Select "DATE & TIME" in the menu. Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. "EXECUTING...." appears and the clock is - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 21
connected to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is started. When you select "MANUAL," proceed to the operation. You can set the time display for the clock to "12-HOUR" or "24-HOUR" in the menu. When "12-HOUR" is set, "AM" or "PM" appears in the display window - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 22
Slide the DIRECTNL switch to "ON" to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 28). Set "LCF (LOW CUT)" to "ON" in the menu to prevent noise caused by a projector, etc. (page 39). By placing the IC recorder on the stand, you can record with clear and lownoise sound, without vibration - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 23
transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using voice recognition software (not supplied), set "REC MODE" to the LPCM, MP3 or LPEC (except LP) mode (page 29). Microphone Getting Started Before you can transcribe recorded messages, you have to create a user file specifically adapted to the - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 24
your mouth. To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, avoid recording in a noisy place. You cannot transcribe a message recording the voices of more than one person. Turning the IC Recorder On or Off When you are not using the IC recorder, you can prevent the batteries from getting weak quickly - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 25
direction of the arrow in the stop mode. "HOLD" with the key mark and the current time is displayed, then "POWER OFF" is displayed. The IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. Turning the power on Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. The - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 26
1 Select a folder. Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. Press or to select the folder in which you want to record messages, then press . 2 Start recording. Press (record/pause) in the stop mode. The operation indicator lights in red. (When "LED" is set to "OFF - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 27
Digital Voice Editor software (page 100). While recording, you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Before making a recording - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 28
Press (record/pause). During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red and " " flashes in the display window. release pause and resume recording Press (record/pause) again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press (stop).) review the - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 29
When the DIRECTNL switch is set to "OFF" Selecting the Recording Mode Recording When the DIRECTNL switch is set to "ON" /MENU The IC recorder is compatible with 3 kinds of codec, LPCM (Linear PCM), MP3, and LPEC. The features offered by each are as follows. LPCM (Linear PCM): This is a - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 30
solely by Sony. You can play back, edit, and convert files to an MP3 or WAV format using the supplied application software, "Digital Voice Editor" We recommend you use this software when you want to edit messages/music recorded using the IC recorder on a computer. When you record messages using - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 31
with monaural sound. 4 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. Note You cannot set the recording mode while recording. Maximum recording time When all messages are recorded with the same recording mode, the maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. LPCM 44/16 mode LPCM 22/16 mode - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 32
the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or to select "REC LEVEL," then press . /MENU 3 Press or to select recording level you want, then press . You can set the recording level in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording. "REC LEVEL" is set to - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 33
natural acoustic sound, as well as preventing sound distortion. MANUAL : During manual recording, you can adjust the recording level manually. 4 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. Manual Recording Mode Built-in microphones Operation indicator /MENU When you set "REC LEVEL" to - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 34
"MANUAL" in the menu. For details, see "Setting the Recording Level" (page 32). 2 Select a folder. Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. Press or to select the folder in which you want to record messages, then press . 3 Press and hold (record/pause). The IC recorder enters - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 35
recoding with the same settings the next time. Notes In the manual recording mode, you cannot record with the VOR function (page 40). In the manual recording mode, you cannot review the current recording, even if you press . Setting the Input Level Automatically to Prevent Sound Distortion - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 36
automatically to the proper level to prevent sound distortion. "LIMITER" is set to "ON" when you purchase the IC recorder. 1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or to select "DETAIL MENU," then press . 5 Press (stop) to exit the menu - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 37
. Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the memory Press and hold (record/ pause) to enter the recording the standby mode. Press (record/pause). Recording starts. 1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or to select "DETAIL MENU," then - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 38
," then press . 5 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. 6 Select a folder. Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. Press or to select the folder in which you want to record messages, then press . Displays that the sound for 0 to 5 seconds are buffered in the memory. 8 Press - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 39
disabled. When 60 minutes have passed after the IC recorder entered the standby mode, the standby mode will be cancelled and recording stops. If you stop recording before step 8, sounds buffered in the memory will not be saved. To cancel the pre-recording function Set "PRE REC" to "OFF" in step - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 40
mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or to select "LCF (LOW CUT)," then press . Starting to Record Automatically in Response to the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to "ON," to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 41
exit the menu mode. 5 Press (record/pause). " " and " " appear in the display window. The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and " " and " " flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 42
stopping. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message is divided. Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping. Tip You can divide the currently recorded message during recording pause. You can divide a message during recording so that the message is divided into two parts, and a new - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 43
you cannot re-combine the divided messages using the IC recorder. You cannot divide a message at the operation indicator goes off. Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message Operation indicator , /MENU When "ADD/OVERWRITE" in the menu is set to "ADD," you can add a recording - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 44
During playback of Message 3 Message 3 Message 4 After adding a recording Message 3 Message 4 Added recording Select the message to which you want to add a recording first. 1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or to select "ADD/ - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 45
You cannot add a recording to an LPCM file or an MP3 file that was not recorded using the IC recorder. If 10 recording if the remaining memory is insufficient. The added portion of a message will be recorded in the same recording mode. Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback Operation - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 46
in Message 2 Select the message to which you want to add an overwrite recording first. 1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or to select "ADD/ OVERWRITE," then press . 3 Press or to select "OVERWRITE," then press . 4 Press - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 47
microphone To the (microphone) jack , Recording Tip Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. 1 Connect an external microphone to the (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the display window. 47GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 48
in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. Note If "SELECT INPUT" is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 88). Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 49
the (microphone) jack , / MENU Tip Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. To record using the synchronized recording function 1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or to select "DETAIL MENU - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 50
using an audio connecting cable*. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the display window. 7 Press or to select "AUDIO IN," then press . 8 Press (record/pause) to start recording. " " flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode. 9 Start playback on the component connected to the - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 51
other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable*. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the display window. 7 Press or to select - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 52
to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder in step 6 and adjust the volume level on the equipment connected to the IC recorder. If "SELECT INPUT" is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 88). Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 53
. 2 Press or to select the message you want to play. 3 Press to start playback. The operation indicator lights in green. (When "LED" is set to "OFF" in the menu (page 90), the operation indicator does not light.) 4 Press VOL + or - to adjust the volume. 5 Press (stop) to stop playback - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 54
functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. To search backward (Review): Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. The IC recorder searches at slow speed with - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 55
to the end of the last message, "MESSAGE END" lights up for 5 seconds and the operation indicator lights up in green. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) 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 - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 56
the Playback Mode A-B/ /MENU You can select the playback mode in the menu. 1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 56GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 57
2 Press or to select "PLAY MODE," then press . Playing back a specified section repeatedly - A-B Repeat Playback 3 Press or to select "1,"" ," "ALL,"" 1,"" ," or " ALL," then press . 1 ALL 1 ALL A message is played back. Messages in one folder are played back continuously. All - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 58
a bookmark you have set (0.5 seconds before or after the bookmark). Adjusting the Playback Speed - the DPC Function DPC /MENU When you slide the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) switch to "ON," you can adjust the playback speed between +200% and -75% of normal speed in the menu. The message is played - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 59
1 Slide the DPC switch to "ON." 2 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press or to select "DPC," then press . 4 Press or to adjust work. 1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Playback 59GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 60
"EFFECT," then press . 3 Press or to select the bass sound you want for the playback, then press . Reducing Distortion to Make the Human Voice Clearer - the Noise Cut Function BASS 1 BASS 2 OFF The bass sound is reinforced. The bass sound is further reinforced. The bass sound cannot be - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 61
CUT switch is set to "ON." To cancel the Noise Cut function Set the NOISE CUT switch to "OFF." Frequency You can hear the human voice more clearly. Low frequency sound Low frequency noise such as roaring noise from wind Playback 61GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 62
Inaudible Sound - the Digital Voice Up Function 1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or to select "V-UP," then press . /MENU When you set "V-UP" to "MAXIMUM" or "MEDIUM," the low-level part of a recorded message is amplified - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 63
To cancel the Digital Voice Up function Set "V-UP" to "OFF" in step 3. Adding a Bookmark /MENU DIVIDE/ 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. Playback 63GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 64
point. To start playback at the bookmark Press or when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. When " " (bookmark) flashes once, press . To delete the bookmark 1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or to select "ERASE BOOKMARK," then - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 65
connected equipment to the recording mode. A message from the IC recorder will be recorded on the equipment connected. 3 Press (stop) on the IC recorder and the connected equipment at the same time to stop recording. Playback To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 66
IC recorder To the other equipment RK-G139 Stereo mini-plug Mini-plug (monaural) RK-G136 Stereo mini-plug Stereo mini-plug Tip Before you start recording, we recommend you to make trial recording first. Note Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 67
you want to play back with an alarm. 2 Enter the alarm setting mode. Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press or to select "ALARM," then press . Press or to select "NEW," then press . When you select "DATE": Set the year, month - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 68
the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds while "ALARM" is displayed in the display window 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 listen to the same message again Press , and - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 69
from the display window. Notes You can set only one alarm each one message. When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set comes when you are setting the menu, the alarm will sound and the menu operation will be cancelled. If you divide a message you have set an - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 70
there will be no space between messages. 1 Press ERASE while playing back the message you want to erase or press and hold ERASE while the IC recorder is in the stop mode. The message title, message number, and "ERASE? [ERASE] TO EXECUTE" will be displayed and the message will be played back - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 71
with the same steps from the beginning. Erasing all messages in a folder /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 enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 71GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 72
3 Press or to select "ERASE ALL," then press . "ERASE ALL?" appears. Moving a Message to a Different Folder 4 Press or to select "YES," then press . "ERASING ..." with animation appears and all messages in the selected folder will be erased. 5 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. To - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 73
1 Select the message you want to move. 2 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press or to select "MOVE," then press . The message to be moved will be played back. 5 Press (stop) to exit the menu - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 74
part of the divided message. By dividing a message, you can easily find the point from which 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 74GB total number - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 75
half of the divided message will be the same time as that of the divided position. If you divide an LPCM or MP3 file recorded using the IC recorder, the recording time of the latter file will be the same time as the original file. If you divide a message during A-B repeat playback or one - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 76
Adding Priority Mark(s) - the Priority Mark Function A-B/ 1 Select the message you want to mark. 2 Press and hold A-B/ (priority). The " " indicator will flash. 3 Press and hold A-B/ (priority) again to add the priority mark. Each time you press and hold A-B/ , the priority mark(s) will - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 77
time will appear for 3 seconds indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. To prevent accidental operation, slide the HOLD switch in the direction of arrow in the recording or playback mode. To cancel the HOLD function Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 78
(stop) to exit the menu mode. Note If you do not press any button for one minute, the menu is automatically cancelled and the window will return to the normal display. To return to the previous window Press /MENU during menu setting. To stop the menu operation in the middle Press (stop). 78GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 79
LPEC , LPEC REC LEVEL LOW , HIGH , S-HIGH , MUSIC , MANUAL LCF (LOW CUT) ON, OFF VOR ON, OFF DISPLAY ELAPSE, REMAIN, YES, NO MOVE (Folder to be moved) Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) Stop Playback Recording mode mode mode , , - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 80
, MANUAL 12-HOUR, 24-HOUR ERASE ALL DATA? YES, NO ON, OFF ON, OFF 10 SEC, 60 SEC, OFF ON, OFF Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) Stop Playback Recording mode mode mode - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 81
long play high-quality recording mode. LPCM : Stereo high-quality recording mode. LPEC : Monaural long play recording mode. LPEC : Monaural standard recording mode. LPEC : Stereo long play recording mode. LPEC : Stereo standard recording mode. LPEC : Stereo high-quality recording mode. See page 29 - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 82
a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as a recording made in a spacious room. MUSIC : To record more natural acoustic sound, as well as preventing sound distortion. MANUAL : During manual recording, you can adjust the recording level manually. Sets the LCF (Low Cut - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 83
the Menu Function Menu items VOR DISPLAY DPC Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. ON: Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. The VOR function is activated when - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 84
Menu items V-UP EFFECT EASY SEARCH Settings (*: Initial setting) See page A low-level portion of a recorded message can be 62 amplified, allowing you to hear even low/small voices more easily. MAXIMUM: Adjusts the V-UP function more effectively. MEDIUM: Adjusts the V-UP function less - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 85
during playback. ADD: You can add a recording. OVERWRITE: You can overwrite a recording. OFF*: You cannot add or overwrite a recording. 43, 45 All messages in the selected folder will be erased. 71 Press /MENU to return to the folder window before erasing the messages and select a folder - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 86
." NO*: The erase function is cancelled. MOVE The selected message will be moved to the selected folder. 72 Press /MENU to return to the folder window before moving the message and select a folder from which the message is to be moved. ALARM Sets the alarm. 66 NEW*: Set DATE for playback - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 87
is activated. OFF: The LIMITER function is cancelled. Note When "REC LEVEL" is set to "MANUAL," this setting is effective. Allows you to record sound sources for a maximum of 5 seconds prior to the point when the recording is started. Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the memory. ON: The pre - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 88
equipment. 47, 49 DATE & TIME Sets the clock. 19 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 clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 89
the memory, all the data which you have stored in the IC recorder will be deleted. Once the data is deleted, you cannot retrieve it. Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. - ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted. OFF: No beep sound will be heard. Note - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 90
indicator does not light or flash, even during operation. Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or flashes even if "LED" is set to "OFF." BACKLIGHT Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. - 10 SEC*: The backlight in the display - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 91
batteries will be charged. OFF: The batteries will not be charged. See page - Note 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. Utilizing the Menu Function 91GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 92
a simple drag & drop operation when you connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable. You can also play back the copied files. Managing and editing files using the Digital Voice Editor software (page 100) The Digital Voice Editor software allows you to transfer - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 93
the Digital Voice Editor software To use your computer with the IC recorder without the Digital Voice Editor software, or to use the IC recorder as a USB mass storage device, your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment described below. Operating systems: Windows - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 94
may occur depending on the USB devices connected at any one time. Before connecting the IC recorder to the computer, check that batteries are inserted in the IC recorder. It is recommended that you disconnect the cable from the computer when you do not use the Digital Voice Editor. 94GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 95
the IC recorder, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer You can save files or folders by transferring them from the IC recorder to your computer. 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 94 ). On the Windows - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 96
(WAV/MP3/WMA) from your computer to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping without using the Digital Voice Editor software, and you can play them back using the IC recorder. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing music files using the IC recorder, is as follows. 48 kbps 46 hr. 55 - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 97
the desk top. 2 Copy the folder in which the music files are stored to the IC recorder. On the Windows screen using Explorer, and on the Macintosh screen using Finder, drag and drop the folder onto the IC recorder. The IC recorder can recognize up to 500 folders. You can copy up to 999 files to one - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 98
window of the IC recorder are as follows: : Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder (They have been already made when you purchase the IC recorder transfer it to a VOICE folder. 98GB "IC RECORDER" VOICE Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder*4 FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 99
files. The titles and artist names can be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input them using the software you use to make the music files on your computer. Notes You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except for VOICE folders) or files to the root directory that is located - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 100
Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software What You Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor Software The Digital Voice Editor software allows you to transfer messages that you have recorded using the IC recorder to your computer. You can save them on your computer, play them back, and edit them. - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 101
software (Only when Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 5.0 (or higher) Preferred or Professional Edition is installed on your computer). You can set/cancel the user name of the IC recorder, changing alarm settings, etc., on your computer. Using the CD Recording Tool for the Digital Voice - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 102
the supplied software, your computer must meet the operating system requirements and hardware environment described below. Operating Systems: Windows Vista® Ultimate Windows Vista® Business Windows Vista® Home Premium Windows Vista® Home Basic Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 2 or - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 103
Digital Voice Editor software on your computer's hard disk. Notes 64bit operating system is not supported. While installing the software do not connect or disconnect the USB connecting cable. The software may not be installed properly. When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 104
all running programs before installing the Digital Voice Editor software. After installing the Digital Voice Editor software, do not install the "Memory Stick Voice Editor 1.0/1.1/1.2/2.0" software. The Digital Voice Editor will not work properly. (Using the IC recorder, you can save or edit the - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 105
Editor" The dialog box used to uninstall a previous version of the Digital Voice Editor or any version of the "Memory Stick Voice Editor" will be displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall the software. The message files are not removed. Note If any illegal data modification - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 106
click [Uninstall a Program] from the category. 2 Select [Digital Voice Editor 3] from the list and click [Uninstall]. 3 Click [Continue] in the [User Account control] window. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Note If you wish to move the software to another drive or directory after it is - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 107
files For details on each operation, refer to the help files. Help Transferring the files using the Digital Voice Editor software 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable (page 94). 2 Start the Digital Voice Editor software and transfer music or language - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 108
2 Copy the folder of the data files to be stored to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping. On the Windows screen using Explorer, and on the Macintosh screen using Finder, drag and drop the folder onto the IC recorder. The IC recorder can recognize up to 500 folders. You can copy up to 999 files - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 109
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder 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 IC recorder cannot be Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 110
indicator does not light. "MEMORY FULL" is displayed and you cannot start recording. "FILE FULL" is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording. Recording is interrupted. Remedy "LED" is set to "OFF" (page 90). Display the menu and - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 111
the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the equipment connected to the IC recorder. Playback speed is too fast The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Slide the DPC switch to or too slow. "OFF" or display the menu and adjust the speed in DPC again (pages 58, 83). Troubleshooting 111GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 112
time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied Digital Voice Editor software. The battery life is short. There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using the IC recorder. Remedy You have not set - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 113
fully charge exhausted batteries. If the batteries are removed just 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. Troubleshooting 113GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 114
. Wait until the message disappears. You cannot connect the IC Refer to the help files of the Digital Voice Editor 3 software. recorder to a computer. It takes time to start up the IC recorder. When there are many messages stored in the IC recorder, it may take time to start up. This is - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 115
as title/artist name is not supported. In this case a file name is displayed. Playback sound becomes "V-UP" is set to "MAXIMUM" or "MEDIUM." Set it to "OFF" loud unexpectedly. (page 84). Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. Troubleshooting 115GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 116
install the software into the operating system that the Digital Voice Editor software does not support. In Windows Vista® Ultimate/Windows Vista® Business/ Windows Vista® Home Premium/Windows Vista® Home Basic/Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows® XP Media Center - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 117
. (Refer to the instruction manual of the computer.) The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the "Increase Volume" feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder. You cannot play back a message whose file format the Digital Voice Editor software does not support. Depending on the file - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 118
operations become unstable or the data inside the IC recorder may be damaged. There may be conflict between the software and other driver or application. Do not install the "Memory Stick Voice Editor" software and the Digital Voice Editor Ver. 2x software after you installed the Digital Voice - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 119
copy of the control file required for operation. Format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu. The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then re‑insert the batteries. Save a backup copy of your data and format the IC recorder using the menu. Troubleshooting 119GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 120
message is protected and is now a "Reading only" file. You cannot erase it. 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. A file of which copyright is protected cannot be played back. 120GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 121
/music file size exceeds the maximum size limit (1GB for MP3 or LPEC files, 2 GB for LPCM files), exceeded recording is recorded as a new message. CHANGE FOLDER If there are no files in the folder, no folders are displayed in the display window, therefore, the folder setting will be changed - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 122
system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time. If you record messages in a mixture of the recording modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 123
recording, the recording is interrupted at the beginning of the divided message. Cause/Remedy If there is insufficient memory available, you may not divide a message. Depending on the remaining memory, the recording may be interrupted at the beginning of the divided message. Troubleshooting - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 124
U50A (not supplied). You can charge the batteries while you are using the IC recorder, so that it is useful when you want to record for a long time. Note Your dealer may not handle some of the optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. 1 Connect the USB connecting cable - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 125
the AC outlet Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged. 1 If you are recording or playing back a message, press (stop) to put the IC recorder into the stop mode. 2 Make sure that the operation indicator is not flashing. 3 Disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet, then - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 126
. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display disappears from the display window. While a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) is being used, the battery indicator does not appear in the display window. Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 1.5 V or 1.2 V DC - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 127
, 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-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 128
Specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) 1 GB (approx. 970 MB =1,017,610,240 Byte) A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area. Recording time*1 See page 31. *1 When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 129
1.5 V DC Two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries: 1.2 V DC Operating temperature 5 ˚C - 35 ˚C (41 ˚F - 95 ˚F) Canada only), BCG‑34HLD22K (Latin America only) Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. Design and specifications - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 130
-in microphones 27, 34 C Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 94 Copying Files from Your Computer 100 Copying Files to Your Computer 95 Cue 54 Cutting out low frequency 39, 82 D Digital Voice Editor 7, 100 Installing 103 DIRECTNL switch 28 Display window During playback and stop 10 - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 131
I Index to Parts and Controls Display window 10 Front 8 Rear 9 L LCF function 39, 82 LPCM 22/16 17, 29 29, 31, 81 LPEC STHQ 17, 29, 31, 81 LPEC STLP 17, 29, 31, 81 M Maintenance 127 Manual Recording Mode 33 Menu ADD/OVER WRITE 79, 85 ALARM 80, 86 BACKLIGHT 80, 90 BEEP 80, 89 DATE & TIME - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 132
play of a message 56, 57, 85 Review 54 S Setting the clock 19 Software 100 Specifications 128 Stand 22 Synchronized recording 49, 87 System Limitations 122 T Transferring Files 107 Troubleshooting 109 Digital Voice Editor 116 IC recorder 109 Turning the IC Recorder On or Off 24 132GB - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 133
U USB AC adaptor 124 USB charging 91 USB mass storage device 108 V Voice up 62, 84 VOR function 40, 79, 83 W WMA file 100, 128 133GB Index - Sony ICD-SX700D | Operating Instructions - Page 134
Windows, Windows Vista, Windows . Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak are trademarks and/ Sony Corporation. "LPEC" and are registered trademarks of Sony in each case in this manual. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft
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