Sony ICD-SX750D Operating Instructions
Sony ICD-SX750D - Digital Voice Recorder Manual
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digital device instructions GB 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-SX750 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 3
the language or the character that is not supported by the IC recorder. Notice for users Program © 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Sony Corporation Documentation ©2009 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 4
batteries 14 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 15 When Recording 23 Turning the IC Recorder On or Off.......25 Turning the power off 26 Turning the power on 26 Recording Recording Messages 27 Selecting the Recording Mode 30 Setting the Recording Level 33 Manual Recording - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 5
record using the synchronized recording function 50 To record without using the synchronized recording Digital Voice Up Function 63 Adding a Bookmark 64 Recording 77 Preventing Accidental Operation - the HOLD recorder to your computer 95 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 96 Copying Files - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 6
the Digital Voice Editor software 108 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device 109 Precautions 127 Specifications 129 Index 131 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 110 IC recorder 110 Error messages 120 System limitations 123 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor (not - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 7
Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) Application Software, Sound Forge Audio Studio LE (CD-ROM)* Application Software, Dragon NaturallySpeaking (DVD-ROM)* Cradle* (1) Carrying pouch (1) Battery case* (1) Stand (1) Operating Instructions * The cradle, the battery case, and some of the software - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 8
54, 79) (headphone) jack*2 (29, 55, 66) (record/pause) button (27, 29, 39) (stop) button (28, 54, 55, 65, 79 play/stop/enter) button*3 (29, 54, 56, 79) (review/fast backward) button (27, 54, 55, 65, 79) VOL (volume) +*3/- button ( Operation indicator (15, 18, 27, 54, 91) Display - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 9
, attach the supplied wind screen to the IC recorder so that the wind screen covers the built-in (headphone) jack *3 These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot. Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal. Speaker HOLD switch (21, 26, 78) NOISE CUT switch ( - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 10
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. : Folder for messages/music copyed from a computer, which - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 11
Displays the currently selected microphone sensitivity for recording. : 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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 12
in 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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 13
flashes. : Synchronized recording : Flashes while synchronized recording is set to pause. Recording level meter Recording level indicator Displays the current microphone sensitivity when recording. : To record are recording in other than the manual recording mode. Remaining recording time - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 14
batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. Clock setting display appears and the year section flashes when you insert 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 "Setting the clock - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 15
from your computer Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged. 1 Make sure that the operation indicator is not flashing. 2 Disconnect the USB connecting cable connected to the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer. On the Windows screen, left-click "Safely Remove Hardware - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 16
For details on disconnecting the IC recorder, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. Tips You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) (page 125). When replacing the batteries, messages - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 17
hr. Approx. 24 hr. Approx. 25 hr. Approx. 27 hr. Approx. 28 hr. Approx. 30 hr. Approx. 25 hr. (hr. : hours) When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries Recording LPCM 44/16*3 Approx. 19 hr. LPCM 22/16*4 Approx. 17 hr. MP3 192k*5 Approx. 17 hr. MP3 128k*6 Approx. 17 hr. MP3 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 18
an 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 connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage the data. Note If the IC - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 19
. 2 Press (stop) to return to the display of the stop mode. Getting Started You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 20
"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. 3 Press the or to select "09y1m1d," then press . 4 Press or to - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 21
Getting Started 5 Press (stop) to return to the display of the stop mode. Tips Press /MENU to return to the previous 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 " - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 22
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 . You can select the following languages. English, Español (Spanish), Français (French) 5 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. 3 Press or to select " - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 23
Slide the DIRECTNL switch to "ON" to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 29). Set "LCF (LOW record more natural acoustic sound, with preventing sound distortion. For more realistic sound recording, you can adjust the recording level manually by setting "REC LEVEL" to "MANUAL - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 24
" to "LOW " in the menu (page 33). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to "ON" to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 29). To 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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 25
, do not hold the microphone directly in front of 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 Getting Started When you are not using the IC - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 26
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 IC - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 27
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" in the menu (page 91), the - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 28
. You can make new folders or delete unwanted folders using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software (page 101). While recording, you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations, by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. Notes - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 29
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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 30
When the DIRECTNL switch is set to "OFF" Selecting the Recording Mode 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 WAV file - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 31
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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 32
monaural sound. 4 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. 32GB 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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 33
displayed. 2 Press or to select "REC LEVEL," then press . /MENU 3 Press or to select recording level you want, then press . Recording You can set the recording level in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording. "REC LEVEL" is set to "HIGH " when you purchase the IC - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 34
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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 35
. The sound level is also displayed as a number below the level meter. 5 Make other settings for recording such as "LIMITER,""LCF (LOW CUT)," etc., in the menu. 6 Start recording. Press (record/pause). The operation indicator lights in red and " " is displayed. You do not need to press and hold - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 36
recoding with the same settings the next time. Notes In the manual recording mode, you cannot record with the VOR function (page 41). 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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 37
is adjusted 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 ( - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 38
so that you will not miss the chance to start recording. 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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 39
messages, then press . Displays that the sound for 0 to 5 seconds are buffered in the memory. 8 Press (record/pause) to start recording. The standby for recording mode is released, and recording starts. Sounds are saved for the 0 to 5 seconds prior to the point the button is pressed. 9 Press - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 40
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 4. Cutting out Low Frequency - the LCF Function /MENU - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 41
(stop) to exit the menu mode. To cancel the LCF function Set "LCF (LOW CUT)" to "OFF" in step 3. /MENU You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to "ON," to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 42
changed the microphone sensitivity, or for an important recording, set "VOR" to "OFF" in the menu. If you press (record/pause) to pause recording during VOR recording, only " " flashes. During synchronized recording (page 50), manual recording (page 34), and prerecording (page 38), the VOR - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 43
. 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. Recording You can divide a message during recording so that the message is divided into two parts, and a new - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 44
phenomenon may occur: The operation indicator keeps flashing, and you cannot operate the unit for a certain period. This is not a malfunction. Wait until the operation indicator goes off. Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message Operation indicator , /MENU When "ADD - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 45
on playback, see page 54. 6 While "ADD REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE" is displayed, press (record/pause). The operation indicator will turn red. The new recording will be added at the end of the current message. 7 Press (stop) to stop recording. 3 Press or to select "ADD," then press . 45GB - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 46
the procedure again from step 5. You cannot add a 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 indicator , /MENU When "ADD/OVERWRITE" in the - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 47
Message 4 Added overwrite recording in Message 2 Select the message to which you want to add an overwrite recording first. 1 Press and the menu mode. 5 When the message to be overwritten is played back, press (record/pause). "OVERWRITE REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE" appears. For details on playback, see - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 48
an LPCM file when the message/music file has reached the maximum size limit (1 GB). You can add an overwrite recording to an LPCM file, even if the message/music file has reached the maximum size limit (2 GB), when the beginning of the point to be overwritten has not reached the maximum size - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 49
Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not supplied). Recording sound from a telephone or a cell you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder. Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 50
from Other Equipment CD player, etc. To 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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 51
message (page 43), you cannot pause recording (page 29), you cannot record with the VOR function or you cannot record with the pre-recording function. Depending on the equipment connected to the IC recorder, the synchronized recording function may not operate properly due to a difference in the - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 52
press . 3 Press or to select "SYNC REC," then press . 5 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. 6 Connect 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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 53
(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 89). Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 54
2 Press or to select the message you want to play. 54GB 3 Press to start playback. The operation indicator lights in green. (When "LED" is set to "OFF" in the menu (page 91), the operation indicator does not light.) 4 Press VOL + or - to adjust the volume. 5 Press (stop) to stop playback - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 55
of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow function is useful for locating a desired point in a long recording. Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) To search forward (Cue): Press and hold - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 56
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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 57
Playing back a message repeatedly During playback, press and hold until " 1" appears. The selected message will be played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press again. Selecting the Playback Mode A-B/ /MENU You can select the playback mode in the menu. 1 Press and hold /MENU - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 58
2 Press or to select "PLAY MODE," then press . Playing back a specified section repeatedly - A-B Repeat 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 the - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 59
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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 60
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 the speed of the playback, then press . You can set the speed by 10% for + setting and by 5% for - setting. - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 61
"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 Playback BASS 1 BASS 2 OFF The bass sound is reinforced. The bass sound is further reinforced. The bass sound - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 62
if the NOISE CUT switch is set to "ON." The effect of the Noise Cut function may be different depending on the condition of the recorded voice. To cancel the Noise Cut function Set the NOISE CUT switch to "OFF." Frequency You can hear the human - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 63
UP" to "MEDIUM" or "MAXIMUM," the low-level part of a recorded message is amplified, allowing you to hear even low/small voices more easily. 3 Press or to select "MEDIUM" or "MAXIMUM," then press . MEDIUM: You can adjust the Digital Voice Up function less finely. MAXIMUM: You can adjust the - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 64
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. 64GB - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 65
deleted and a new bookmark is added at the newly specified 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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 66
set the 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. To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 67
) 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. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. Playing Back a Message at a Desired - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 68
1 Select the message 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": - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 69
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 the same message will be played back - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 70
, the alarm will sound after the recording is finished. "" will flash when the alarm time comes. If the alarm time comes while you are erasing a message, the alarm will sound after the operation is finished. If the alarm time comes while you are updating data, the alarm will be cancelled - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 71
has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Erasing messages one by one ERASE You can erase unwanted messages, retaining all other messages when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 72
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. 72GB - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 73
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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 74
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 mode. To cancel moving the message Press ( - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 75
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 total number of - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 76
You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. For more information, see "System Limitations 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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 77
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 change as - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 78
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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 79
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). 79GB - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 80
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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 81
ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF MIC IN, AUDIO IN AUTO, MANUAL 12-HOUR, 24-HOUR ERASE ALL DATA? YES, NO ON, OFF , Español (Spanish), Français (French) ON, OFF Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) Stop Playback Recording mode mode mode - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 82
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 30 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 83
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 Filter - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 84
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 (record/pause) is pressed. OFF*: The VOR - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 85
Function Menu items V-UP EFFECT EASY SEARCH Settings (*: Initial setting) See page A low-level portion of a recorded message can be 63 amplified, allowing you to hear even low/small voices more easily. MEDIUM: Adjusts the V-UP function less finely. MAXIMUM: Adjusts the V-UP function more - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 86
are played back repeatedly. You can add a recording to a previously recorded message or an overwrite recording during playback. ADD: You can add a recording. OVERWRITE: You can overwrite a recording. OFF*: You cannot add or overwrite a recording. 44, 46 All messages in the selected folder - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 87
Utilizing the Menu Function Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page ERASE BOOKMARK The bookmark of the selected message will be cancelled. 65 Press /MENU to return to the folder window before erasing the bookmark and select a folder from which the bookmark is to be erased, then go - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 88
Note When "REC LEVEL" is set to "MANUAL," this setting is effective. Allows you to record sound sources for a maximum of 5 38 seconds prior to the point when the recording is started. Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the memory. ON: The pre-recording function is activated. OFF*: The pre - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 89
equipment. 48, 50 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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 90
be shortened. When you format 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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 91
or off during operation. - ON*: During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes. OFF: The operation 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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 92
using a USB connection or not. ON*: The 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. 92GB - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 93
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 101) The Digital Voice Editor software allows you to transfer - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 94
. To use your computer without 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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 95
For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/recordersupport Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ Latin American areas: http - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 96
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 supplied with your computer. Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer You can save files or folders by - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 97
Back You can copy music or the other audio files (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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 98
recognize up to 500 folders. You can copy up to 999 files to one folder and up to 5,000 files in total. 3 Remove the IC recorder from your computer, then press /MENU to select the folder you want. 4 Press or to select the file you want to play, then press . 5 Press - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 99
from a computer.) Note A file cannot be played back, even if you transfer it to a VOICE folder. "IC RECORDER" VOICE Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder*4 FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder copied from your computer Conversation MUSIC POP OLDIES *1 *2 *3 99GB Utilizing Your Computer - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 100
. 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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 101
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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 102
Editor supports. Saved files can then be transferred to an IC recorder using the Digital Voice Editor. Use of the CD Recording Tool for DVE is limited to the personal purposes. Note For information on using Dragon NaturallySpeaking, please refer to the documentation supplied with the software - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 103
higher (for Windows® XP or Windows® 2000) RAM: 1 GB or more (for Windows® 7 (32 bit version)), 2 GB or more (for Windows® 7 (64 bit version)), 512 MB or Voice Mail function and CD database service Note The following systems are not supported: 64 bit versions of Windows® XP Any operating - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 104
For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/recordersupport Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ Latin American areas: http - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 105
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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 106
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 dialog box used to select an ICD-P series is displayed Select [Yes] to edit messages recorded using ICD-P series. When the dialog box used - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 107
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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 108
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 95). 2 Start the Digital Voice Editor software and transfer music or language - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 109
copy up to 999 files to one folder and up to 5,000 files in total. Note To disconnect the IC recorder from your computer, refer to page 96. You cannot specify the order of playback of the messages on the IC recorder. To specify a particular order, use the Digital Voice Editor software. 109GB - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 110
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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 111
. "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 91). Display the menu and set "LED" to "ON." The memory is full. Erase some of the messages (page 71) or erase - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 112
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 during recording is set to "MANUAL," adjust the recording level manually using or . If it is difficult to hear small sound of a recorded message, set - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 113
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 the clock (page 19). The - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 114
in the middle of charging. " " or " " is flashing instead of the battery indicator. The battery life of the rechargeable batteries an environment with a temperature of under 5 °C (41 °F). The IC recorder has not been used for a certain time. Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries using - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 115
using "IC Recorder Setting" of the Digital Voice Editor software with the operate correctly. The IC recorder does not operate. You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory (page 90). The IC recorder - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 116
from those that can be played back your computer cannot be using the IC recorder (.mp3/.wma /.msv/.wav) (page 101). played back. Check the artist name of an LPCM file cannot be displayed as title/artist name is not supported. In this case a file name is displayed. Playback sound becomes "V-UP" - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 117
disk and memory space. You are trying to install the software into the operating system that the Digital Voice Editor software does not support. In Windows® 7 Ultimate/Windows® 7 Professional/Windows® 7 Home Premium/Windows® 7 Home Basic/Windows® 7 Starter/ Windows Vista® Ultimate Service Pack - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 118
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. Saved message files cannot be played back or edited. You cannot play back a message whose file format the Digital Voice Editor software - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 119
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 Editor software. The Digital Voice Editor software may not operate properly. Troubleshooting 119GB - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 120
be turned on using the computer because there is no 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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 121
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. Troubleshooting 121GB - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 122
set to "MANUAL."The LIMITER function does not work. FULL SETTING You can set up to 30 alarms. Cancel unwanted alarms. NEW TRACK When the recording message/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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 123
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 GB for an MP3 or LPEC file, 2 GB IC recorder has recorder - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 124
while you are recording. When you divide a message during 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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 125
the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor AC‑U50AD/AC‑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 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 126
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 disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor. Notes While " " or " " is being displayed instead of - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 127
During recording (the operation indicator lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the operation indicator flashes in orange), the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to the AC outlet. the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 128
, 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-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 129
Specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) 2 GB (approx. 1.9 GB = 2,047,737,856 Byte) A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area. Recording time*1 See page 32. *1 When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 130
compatible : 2.4 V DC Operating temperature 5 ˚C - AC adaptor AC‑U50AD (U.S.A. and Canada only), AC‑U50A Rechargeable battery NH‑AAA‑B2K Battery charger BCG-34HS2KA (U.S.A. and Canada only), BCG‑34HLD22K (Latin America only) Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 131
Computer 96 Cue 55 Cutting out low frequency 40, 83 D Digital Voice Editor 7, 101 Installing 104 DIRECTNL switch 29 Display window During playback and stop 10 During recording 12 Dividing a message 43, 75, 86 DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 59, 84 E Easy Search 55, 85 Editing - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 132
SP 17, 30, 32, 82 LPEC ST 17, 30, 32, 82 LPEC STHQ 17, 30, 32, 82 LPEC STLP 17, 30, 32, 82 M Maintenance 128 Manual Recording Mode 34 Menu ADD/OVER WRITE 80, 86 ALARM 81, 87 BACKLIGHT 81, 91 BEEP 81, 90 DATE & TIME 81, 89 DETAIL MENU 81, 88 - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 133
57, 58, 86 Review 55 S Setting the clock 19 Setting the language 21, 91 Software 101 Specifications 129 Stand 23 Synchronized recording 50, 88 System Limitations 123 T Transferring Files 108 Troubleshooting 110 Digital Voice Editor 117 IC recorder 110 Turning the IC Recorder On or Off - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 134
U USB AC adaptor 125 USB charging 92 USB mass storage device 109 V Voice up 63, 85 VOR function 41, 80, 84 W WMA file 97, 129 134GB - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 135
logo, Dragon, Dragon NaturallySpeaking Sony Creative Software, Inc. in the United States and other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony manual. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software - Sony ICD-SX750D | Operating Instructions - Page 136
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