Sony ICD-UX300 Operating Instructions
Sony ICD-UX300 - Digital Flash Voice Recorder Manual
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4-181-875-11(1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Messages About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting ICD-UX200/UX300 © 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
is located inside the battery compartment. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. POUR - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-UX200/UX300 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. Address : 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone Number : 858-942-2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
to parts and controls 8 Step 2: Recharging the Battery 9 When to charge/replace the battery ....11 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Recording 18 Listening 22 Erasing 26 4 GB Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings 28 Selecting the recording mode 28 Setting the microphone - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
more 77 Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory - Data Storage Function 78 Using Voice Recognition Software .........79 Introducing the voice recognition software 79 Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training 79 Disconnecting the IC Recorder from Your Computer 81 Additional - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
Index 105 Trademarks 108 6 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
(1) You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Stereo headphones (1) USB connection support cable (1) If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
(stereo) C Display window D x STOP button E z REC (record)/PAUSE button F Control button (v, V / . (review/fast backward), > (cue/fast forward)) G N (play)/ENT (enter) button* H (folder) button I MENU button J m (microphone) jack* K i (headphone) jack 8 GB P Strap hole (A strap is not supplied - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
NH-AAA rechargeable battery with correct polarity, and close the lid. 2 Insert the USB connector of the IC recorder into the USB port of a computer. Slide the USB lever on the back of the IC recorder in the direction of the arrow, and insert the USB connector into the USB port of a running computer - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
also takes more time if the temperature of the battery is low, or if the battery is charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder. *2 If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable. 10 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
has not been done properly. See "Troubleshooting" on page 95. When using a fully charged battery or an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery Follow the step 1. z Tips • Do not use manganese battery for this IC recorder. • When replacing the battery, messages recorded or alarm settings are not erased even - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
effect. (The length of time before auto power off is set to "10min" when you purchase the IC recorder.) You can select the length of time before auto power off in the menu (page 68 z Tips • When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder. 12 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
appears when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert a battery after the IC recorder has been without battery for more than 3 minutes, "Set Date&Time" appears, and then the year section flashes in the display window. 2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display. Setting the - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
return to the display of the stop mode. To display the current date and time Press x STOP to display the current date and time. 14 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
Getting Started Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window 2 Press v or V on the control button to select "Detail Menu," and then press N/ ENT. v, V N/ENT MENU 3 Press v or V on the control button to select "Language," and then press N/ ENT. You can select the language to be - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
You can select the following languages. English, Español (Spanish), Français (French) 16 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
the center so that all buttons will be unlocked. P Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the functions of the buttons are locked to prevent accidental operation. To stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first. z Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
power. Selecting a folder 1 Press to display the folder selection window. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder in v which you want to record messages ( FOLDER01-10). V There are 10 folders already available when you purchase the IC recorder. 3 Press N/ENT. N/ENT 18 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
z REC/ PAUSE Built-in microphones To stop recording 1 Press x STOP. "Accessing..." appears on the display and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording. x STOP Note while accessing The IC recorder is recording data and saving it in memory when "Accessing..." appears on the - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
in red and " " flashes in the display window. release pause and resume Press z REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To recording stop recording after pausing recording, press x STOP.) review the current recording instantly Press N/ENT. Recording stops and playback starts from - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
21GB Basic Operations - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
button to select the folder. v V 3 Press > on the control button. > 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the message v you want to play. V 22 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
Basic Operations 5 Press N/ENT. Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When "LED" is set to "OFF" in the menu (page 67), the operation indicator does not light.) 6 Press VOL +/- to adjust the volume. To stop playback 1 Press x STOP. Operation indicator N/ENT - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
the file information during playback. A message recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows. : Folder name: FOLDER01-FOLDER10 : Title: Date_file number (e.g. 090101_001 or FM_090101_001) : Artist name: My Recording : File name: Date_file number (e.g. 090101_001 or FM_090101_001) You can - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
time: Elapsed playback time of one message Remaining time: The remaining time of the message Recording date: Date recorded Recording time: Time recorded C Remaining recording time Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is more than 10 hours time remaining - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
erasing a message, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power. Selecting a message and erasing it 1 Select the message you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. 2 Press ERASE. "Erase?" appears with the message title. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select "Execute - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
"Selecting a message and erasing it," and then press N/ENT. N/ENT N/ENT Erasing another message Proceed with the same steps again from the beginning. Erasing a part of one message Divide the message into two messages first (page 57), and then proceed with the same steps from the beginning. 27GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select "ST," "STSP," "STLP," "SP," or "LP," and then press N/ENT. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 28 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
is set to "ST" when you purchase the IC recorder. P Note You cannot set the recording mode while recording. Setting the microphone sensitivity x STOP N/ENT MENU v, V You can set the microphone sensitivity in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
conversation or meeting, such as a recording made in a conference room or during interviews. Low To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound. The microphone sensitivity is set to "High " when you purchase the IC recorder. 30 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select "ON," and then press N/ENT. The LCF function is set to "OFF" when you purchase the IC recorder. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel the LCF function Set "LCF(Low Cut)" to "OFF" in step 3. 31GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
be displayed. 32 GB The VOR function is set to "OFF" when you purchase the IC recorder. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 5 Press z REC/PAUSE. " " and " " appear in the display window. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and " " and " " flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
" in step 3. P Note The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set "Mic Sensitivity" in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for an important recording, set "VOR" to "OFF" in the menu. 33GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL +/-, but the recording level is fixed. You can divide a message during recording so that the message is divided into two parts, and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message. Once a message is divided, you cannot re - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
the display and the new message number is added at the point you pressed the button. The message will be recorded as two messages, however recording continues without stopping. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 v Message is divided. Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping. z Tip You can - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
input level is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity on the IC recorder. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. z Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
microphone (not supplied) to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. For details on how to make the connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the ECM-TL1 microphone record a conversation using the IC recorder. Recording from other equipment External equipment m (microphone - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
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 m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting v or V on the control button to select "ON," and then press N/ENT. 38 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. " " flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode. 10 Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. " " appears on the display and synchronized recording starts. The synchronized recording pauses when no sound is - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
, set it in the menu (page 69). 8 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 9 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. The built-in microphones are automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded. 10 Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. 40 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
) To the IC recorder RK-G139 Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) RK-G136 Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) To the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) P Note When recording from other equipment, the microphone sensitivity cannot be - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
recording. Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review Review): Press and hold . on the control button during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. The IC recorder button, the IC recorder starts to indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at the beginning - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
If the last message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the message, press and hold > on the control button to go to playback speed - the DPC function Rear Front v, V When you set the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function to "ON," you can adjust the playback speed between +100% - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
If you wish to decrease the playback speed, press V on the control button when the IC recorder is in the playback mode. Every time the button is pressed, you can decrease the are recorded as WMA/AAC-LC files. • When any one message is played back repeatedly by pressing and holding N/ENT 44 GB during - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
N/ ENT. Other Playback Operations x STOP N/ENT MENU v, V You can select the playback mode in the menu. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select "1," " ," "ALL - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
point A. Then specify a new finishing point B, as in step 2. P Note You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point A that has been set. 46 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
the menu, the distortion of very low and high frequencies which are outside the human voice range is reduced, therefore you can hear the human voice more clearly. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. P Notes - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
You can set the effect you want for the playback in the menu. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control the custom setting window. 6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 48 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
Other Playback Operations Pop Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals. Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for lively sound. Bass1 Emphasizes the bass sound. Bass2 Emphasizes the bass sound even more. Custom You can design your own custom sound - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
with an Alarm x STOP N/ENT 2 Enter the alarm setting mode. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select or V on the control button to select "New," and then press N/ ENT. 50 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
Other Playback Operations 3 Set the alarm date and time. 1 Press v or V on the control button to select "Date," a day of the week, or "Daily," and then press N/ENT. 2 When you select "Date": Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in "Step 4: Setting the Clock" on page - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
IC recorder will stop automatically. (When the alarm pattern is set to "Beep&Play" or "Play," the IC recorder GB • When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded during recording, the alarm will sound after the recording is finished. "," will flash when first part of the divided message. - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
connecting cable*. 2 Press N/ENT to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode. A message from the IC recorder will be recorded on the piece of equipment connected. 3 Press x STOP on the IC recorder and the connected equipment at the same time to stop - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
message, you cannot erase the message. 1 Select the folder containing the messages you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed To cancel erasing Select "Cancel" in step 4, and then press N/ENT. 54 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
a message (page 72). • You cannot move a message to a folder. 1 Select the message you want to move. 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder that you want to move the message into - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
When you move a message to another folder, the original message in the previous folder will be deleted. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel moving the message Press x STOP before step 4. 56 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
and a new message number is added to the newer 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 - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
memory to divide a message. • When you divide a message with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title, artist name, and file name. • You cannot divide a message other than the one recorded using the IC recorder the message number, as the divided messages now each have message - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu About the Menu Function x STOP v, V N/ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select the setting that you want to set, and then press N/ENT. MENU ., > 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press v - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
Date, REC Time New, List, Pattern Execute, Cancel (Folder to be moved) Execute, Cancel _ _ y _ _ m _ _ d _ _ : _ _ 12-Hour, 24-Hour ON, OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF 60 GB Operation mode (a : the setting can be made/ - : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
, Audio IN SYNC REC ON, OFF Format Execute, Cancel Operation mode (a : the setting can be made/ - : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode a - Recording mode - a - - a - - a - - a - - a - - About the Menu Function 61GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
mode SP: Monaural standard play recording mode LP: Monaural long play recording mode Sets the microphone sensitivity. 29 S-High : To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as a recording made in a spacious room. High *: To record the sound of a normal conversation - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
VOR Noise Cut Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. 32 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 z REC/PAUSE - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing . on the control button. This function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recording. OFF*: The easy search function does not work. When you press . or > on the control button, a message will be moved forward or backward. 64 - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
. Changes the display mode. Elapsed Time*: Elapsed playback time of one message Remain Time: During stop or playback, the remaining time of the message During recording, the available recording time REC Date: Date recorded REC Time: Time recorded See page 45 - 65GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
erasing the messages and select a folder from which all messages are to be erased, and then go to the menu window and select "Execute." 66 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
indicator on 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. P Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
off automatically. 5min: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 5 minutes. 10min*: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 10 minutes. 30min: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 30 minutes. 60min: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 60 minutes. 68 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
formatted. Cancel*: The drive will not be formatted. P Notes • Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory. • When the memory is formatted, all the data stored in the IC recorder will be erased. Once the memory has been erased, you cannot retrieve the data that was erased. 69GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
IC recorder to your computer to save them (page 74) You can copy the messages recorded on the IC recorder to save them. Copying music files from your computer to the IC recorder connect the IC recorder to your computer. You can also play back the copied files. Using the IC recorder as USB memory - - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
• If you connect more than two USB devices to your computer, normal operation will not be guaranteed. • Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or a USB connection support cable other than the supplied cable is not guaranteed. • A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at the - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
of folders and files If you connect the IC recorder to your computer, you can see the structure of folders and files on the computer screen. "IC RECORDER" VOICE Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder FOLDER01 FOLDER10 Conversation*1 Folder transferred from your computer - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
(page 76). P Notes • You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except VOICE folders) or files to the root directory that is located immediately below "IC RECORDER" on the computer. This is due to system limitations (for ICD-UX200 only). • If no title, or artist name has been registered "Unknown" will - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
local disc on your computer. 74 GB 1 Click and hold, 2 drag, 3 and then drop. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer (page 81). If you wish to create a CD, use a commercially available CD burner software application, a CD burner software application installed on your computer, or Windows - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
, and you can then play them back on the IC recorder. You can make an MP3/WMA/AAC-LC file using a software application, etc., installed on your computer. * For the file formats that can be played back using the IC recorder, see "Specifications" (page 86). Copying a music file from your computer to - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
Press x STOP to stop playback. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing music files using the IC recorder, is as follows. ICDUX200 ICDUX300 48 kbps 89 hr. 15 min. (1,338 tracks) 178 hr. 40 min. (2,680 tracks) 128 folder name, title, artist name, and/or file name using a computer. 76 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
50. Utilizing Your Computer Adjusting the playback speed - the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function You can adjust a playback speed between +100% You can only adjust the playback speed between 0% and -50% when messages are recorded as WMA/AAC-LC files. For details, see page 43. Selecting a sound - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
the IC Recorder as USB Memory - Data Storage Function When the IC recorder is connected to your computer directly or using a USB connection support cable, image data or text data on the computer, as well as messages or files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored in the IC recorder - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
You cannot transcribe a message recording the voices of more than one person. Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training) What is "Training"? Before you can transcribe recorded messages using Dragon NaturallySpeaking, you must create a user file specifically adapted to the sound - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
" in the menu. When creating a user speech file (training), set "REC Mode" to the mode you normally use for voice recognition software. • Set "Mic Sensitivity" to "Low " in the menu. • Hold the IC recorder firmly and start recording. Hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is about an inch (2 cm - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
Device." The icon can be different on different operating systems. On the Macintosh screen, drag the "IC RECORDER" on the desktop to "Trash" and drop it there. For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. 81GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to an AC outlet. 2 Slide the USB lever of the IC recorder and connect the IC recorder to a USB AC adaptor. While the battery is charging, the remaining battery indicator are displayed in the battery is charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder. 82 GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
, and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet. P Notes • 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 - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
the emergence of static electricity. On noise • Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. • Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
, 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-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
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/ Hardware environment: - Port: USB port - Sound board - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
Install the driver using "SonyRecorder_Driver.exe" in the IC recorder. Design and specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) ICD-UX200: 2 GB (approx. 1.79 GB = 1,928,822,784 Byte) ICD-UX300: 4 GB (approx. 3.59 GB = 3,860,922,368 Byte) A part of the memory capacity is - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
level 0.9 mV, 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone • Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) - output 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F) Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA)*5 36.6 mm × condenser microphone ECM-CS10 AC-U50AD Battery charger BCG-34HS2KA Your dealer may - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
Maximum recording time*6*7 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. ST mode STSP mode STLP mode SP mode LP mode ICD-UX200 22 hr. 15 min. 33 hr. 25 min. 89 hr. 15 min. 133 hr. 55 min. 535 hr. 45 min. ICD-UX300 44 hr. 40 min. 67 hr. 178 hr. 40 - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
. 30 min. 30 min. 30 min. 30 min. (hr.: hours/min.: minutes) When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording ST*2 mode STSP*3 STLP*4 SP*5 LP*6 Music file (128 kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Recording Playback*7 through speaker Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 12 hr. Approx. 15 hr. Approx. 12 hr - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
using methods proprietary to Sony. The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. *2 ST: Stereo high quality recording mode *3 STSP: Stereo standard recording mode *4 STLP: Stereo long play recording mode *5 SP: Monaural standard play recording mode *6 LP: Monaural long - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
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. Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. Symptom Remedy The IC recorder - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
page 67). "Memory Full" is displayed • The memory is full. 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 during recording or playback. • Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
memory to divide a message. • If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot divide a message in that folder. 99 messages have been recorded in microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume too strong or not strong level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
charged, it is not recharged automatically, even if you leave the IC recorder connected to the USB AC adaptor. You can use the IC recorder while it is connected to the USB AC adaptor, but charge it back messages using the built-in speaker, you cannot charge the battery. Troubleshooting 95GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
for charging. flashing instead of the to "ON." • Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it IC • If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, it recorder to start. may take longer for the IC recorder to start. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory (page 69). • Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it. • Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the supplied USB connection support cable. Connect the IC recorder - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
98 GB Cause/Remedy • You cannot format the memory or memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient. Erase some messages before recording. • When there are already 99 messages in the selected folder or the total number of the file stored in the IC recorder becomes maximum, you cannot record - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
" on your computer to edit the message using the IC recorder. • This data is not in a file format that is supported by the IC recorder. The IC recorder supports MP3 files (.mp3), WMA files (.wma), and AAC-LC files (.m4a). See "Design and specifications" on page 87. • You cannot play back copyright - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
Error message System Error Invalid when Noise Cut is ON Cause/Remedy • A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the battery and re-insert it. • When the "Noise Cut" is set to "ON" in the menu, the setting of the "Effect" menu does not work. Cancel the noise cut setting. 100GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
Troubleshooting There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record messages • If you record messages in a mixture of ST, STSP, STLP, SP and up to the maximum LP modes, the recordable - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
Display Window Guide Display when stopped or recording A Elapsed time/Remaining time/ Recording date and time indication B ( recording : recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function (flashing) If you press z REC/PAUSE to pause recording - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
the IC recorder cannot get the recording mode information. : Unknown F Selected message number/Total number of messages in the folder G Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays the microphone sensitivity. : Recorded with the further high recording level. : Recorded with the high recording level - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
Display during playback L Noise cut/Effect Displays the "Noise Cut" or "Effect" setting in the menu. : Noise Cut : Pop : Rock : Jazz : Bass1 : Bass2 : Custom M Repeat playback : Appears when one message is played back repeatedly. : Appears when messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. : - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
Alarm 50, 60, 66 Alkaline battery 90 B Battery life 90 Built-in microphones 19 C Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 71 Copying messages 74 Copying music files 75 Cue/Review 42 D Dividing a message 34, 57 DPC (Digital Pitch Control 43 E Easy Search 42, 60, 64 Editing messages 54 - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
battery 9, 90 Recharging the battery 9 Recording 18, 28 Recording from a telephone 37 Recording from other equipment 37 Recording mode 28, 60, 62 Recording time 89 Recording with an external microphone .36 Recording with other equipment 53 Remaining battery indicator 11 Review 20 106GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
60, 62, 89, 90 Specifications 86 ST 29, 60, 62, 89, 90 STLP 29, 60, 62, 89, 90 STSP 29, 60, 62, 89, 90 Synchronized recording 38, 61, 69 System Limitations 101 T Troubleshooting 92 U USB AC adaptor 82 USB Memory 78 V Voice recognition software 79 VOR (Voice Operated Recording) ..32, 60, 63 - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries. • Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Nuance holders. Furthermore, " ™ " and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual. 108GB - Sony ICD-UX300 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
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IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
Printed in China
ICD-UX200/UX300
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Messages
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting