Sony ICD UX71 Operating Instructions
Sony ICD UX71 - Digital Voice Recorder Manual
 |
UPC - 027242752788
View all Sony ICD UX71 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Sony ICD UX71 manual content summary:
- Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
- Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
approved 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-UX71/UX81 Responsible - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
16 Setting the clock using the menu...16 Turning the IC Recorder On or Off.......18 Turning the power off 18 Turning the power on 18 Recording/Playing Back Messages Recording Messages 19 Selecting the recording mode...........22 Setting the microphone sensitivity 24 Cutting out low frequency - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device 75 Using Voice Recognition Software.......76 Introducing the voice recognition software 76 Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training 77 Playing Back Music Files 78 Enjoying the music files more ...........80 Listening to the FM Radio - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
......89 Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations..........91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 Error messages 98 System limitations 100 Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied 101 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 101 Precautions 102 Specifications 104 Index 106 - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
the display window before you use the IC recorder. LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (1) Stereo headphones (1) USB connection support cable (1) Operating Instructions You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
) (headphone) jack*2 (19, 21, 36, 37, 44, 45) (microphone) jack (29, 31) (record/pause) button (19, 21, 26, 29, 32, 34, 61, 85) (stop) button (16, 17, 19, 20, 39, 41, 44, 45, 47, 78) (review/fast backward) button (21, 36, 37, 38, 39, 53, 54, 78) (repeat) A-B button (36, 41) - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
to change the menu settings or to select the folder you want, and then press the center button (ENT) to confirm the setting. In the FM reception window, press or to tune in a station, or to select a preset number. Rear *2 Connect the supplied or commercially available stereo headphones to the - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
with the VOR function (flashing) If you press (record/pause) to pause recording when "VOR" is set to "ON" in the menu, only " " flashes. : Synchronized recording : Flashes while synchronized recording is set to pause. : review/fast backward, cue/fast forward : going backward/forward continuously - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
Selected message number/Total number of messages in the folder LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator Appears when a folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder is selected and the LCF function is set to "ON" in the menu. 10GB Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays the microphone sensitivity - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
, the indicator shows the remaining battery power. Remaining recording time indication Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is listening to the FM radio (for ICD-UX71F/UX81F only) FM indicator Radio frequency Preset number Receiver sensitivity 11GB - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
Clock setting display appears and the year section flashes when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert battery after the IC recorder has been without battery for a certain period of time. Please refer to "Continued directly from Step 1: Preparing a Power Source" on page 15 to set - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
the IC recorder will stop operation. Battery life*1 When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording Approx . 30 min. headphones FM Approx. 5 hr. Approx. 5 hr. recording Recording LP*7 mode Music file (128 kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Recording Approx. 16 hr. - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery Recording ST*3 mode STSP*4 Recording Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 14 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 18 hr. Approx. 18 hr. Playback Approx. 44 hr. Approx. 44 hr. using the 30 min. 30 min. headphones FM Approx. 5 hr. Approx. 5 - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
is accessing data when an updating animation appears in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in orange or is lit in red. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the battery or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage the data - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
control button to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press ENT. 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 - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
Getting Started 2 Press the or on the control button to select "08y1m1d," and then press ENT. 3 Press or on the control button to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press ENT. 4 Press (stop) to return to the display of the stop mode. Tips Press /MENU to - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
in the stop mode. "HOLD" lights up and the key mark flashes and then "POWER OFF" is displayed. The IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. When you are not using the IC recorder, you can prevent the battery from getting weak quickly by turning the power off. Turning the power on Slide the - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
or on the control button to select the folder in which you want to record messages ( FOLDER01-05), and then press ENT. 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 67), the operation indicator - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
) to stop recording. The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording. Tips Messages recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
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 current recording instantly Press . Recording stops and - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
button to select "REC MODE" and then press ENT. ENT /MENU You can select the recording mode in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped. The recording mode is set to "ST" when you purchase the IC recorder. 3 Press or on the control button to select "ST,""STSP,""STLP,""SP," or "LP," and - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
with better sound quality, select the ST or STSP mode. Note You cannot set the recording mode while recording. Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. ICD-UX71/UX71F ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 11 hr. 55 min. 17 hr. 55 min. 47 hr. 50 min. SP mode - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
press ENT. ENT /MENU You can set the microphone sensitivity in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording. The microphone sensitivity is set to "HIGH (H)" when you purchase the IC recorder. 3 Press or on the control button to select "HIGH (H),""LOW (L)," and then press ENT. HIGH - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
(Low Cut Filter) function to "ON" in the stop or recording mode, you cut out a low frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind, etc.; therefore you can record a message more clearly. The LCF function is set to "OFF" when you purchase the IC recorder. To cancel the LCF function Set "LCF (LOW CUT - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
select "ON," and then press ENT. 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 recording during soundless periods. The VOR function is set to "OFF" when you - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
and " "and " " flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the VOR function Set " recording (page 31) and FM recording (page 85), the VOR function does not work. Dividing a message into two during recording DIVIDE You can divide a message during recording - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
into two, at the point of division, the end of the first message and the beginning of the second message may be interrupted. During synchronized recording (page 31) and FM recording (page 85), you cannot divide a message. If you divide messages too frequently while the unit is - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
with an external microphone Stereo microphone To the (microphone) jack 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. 2 Press or on the control button to select "MIC IN," and then press - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
of sound. In this case, start recording after the conversation has started. The VOR function may not work, depending on the kind of telephone or the line condition. We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any inconvenience, even if you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder. 30GB - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
MENU," and then press ENT. You can make music files without using the computer by recording the sound from other equipment connected to the IC recorder. When you use the synchronized recording function, the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode when no sound is detected for more than 31GB - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
and then press ENT. 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 recorder using an audio connecting cable*. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the display - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
(page 21). Depending on the equipment connected to the IC recorder, the synchronized recording function may not operate properly due to a difference in the audio input level. To record without using the synchronized recording function 1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
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 recorder using an audio connecting cable*. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the display window - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
* Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) To the IC recorder To the other equipment RK-G139 Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) RK-G136 Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Notes When recording from other - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
Playing Back Messages (headphone) jack VOL +, - , /MENU Operation indicator A-B� HOLD 1 Select a folder. Press /MENU. Press or on the control button to select the folder, and then press ENT. 2 Press or to select the message you want to play. 3 Press to start playback. The - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
the IC recorder is displayed as follows. : Folder name: FOLDER01-FOLDER05 : Title: Date_file number (e.g. 080101_001) : Artist name: Unknown : File name: Date_file number.mp3 (e.g. 080101_001.mp3) You can change the folder name, title, artist name, and/or file name using your computer. Listening - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. 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 playback sound. This is useful to check one word forward or - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Recording/Playback Messages To Do this stop at the Press (stop) or . current position To resume playback from (Playback Pause that point, press function) again. go - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
Selecting the playback mode , ENT /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. 2 Press or on the control button to select "PLAY MODE," and then press ENT. 3 Press or on the control button to - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
Recording/Playback Messages 1 ALL 1 ALL A message is played back. Messages in one folder are played back continuously. All the messages are played back continuously. One message - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
50%* of normal speed in the menu. The message is played back in natural tones thanks to the digital processing function. * You can only adjust the playback speed between 0 and -50% when messages are recorded as WMA files. 4 Press or on the control button to adjust the speed of the playback. You - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
Recording/Playback Messages Selecting the sound effect , ENT /MENU 1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
EFFECT function does not work. Recording with other equipment To audio input connector Tape recorder, etc. To (headphone) jack To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (minijack, stereo - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
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. * Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) To the IC recorder To the other - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm , ENT /MENU 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 on the control button to - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
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 the same message will be played back - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
indicator will disappear from the display window. Notes You can set only one alarm. When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set the alarm. The alarm sounds even if you set "BEEP" to "OFF" in the menu (page 66). If the alarm time comes - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Erasing messages one by one , ENT 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 UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
messages first, and then proceed with the same steps from the beginning. /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. 50GB - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
Editing Messages 3 Press or on the control button to select "ERASE ALL," and then press ENT. Moving a Message to a Different Folder , 4 Press or on the control button ENT to select "EXECUTE," and then press ENT. "ERASING ..." appears in the display /MENU window and all - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
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 on the control button to select "MOVE," and then press ENT. The message to be moved will be played back. 4 Press or on the control button to select the - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
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 99. 53GB - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
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 (MP3/ WMA file transferred from a computer). Once a message is divided, you cannot combine divided messages using the - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, cancel the HOLD function first to stop recording. Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. , ENT /MENU 2 Press or on the control button to select the menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press ENT. 56GB - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
Utilizing the Menu Function 3 Press or on the control button to select the setting that you want to set, and then press ENT. 4 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. Note If you do not press any button for one minute, the menu mode is automatically cancelled and the window will return to the - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
EXECUTE, CANCEL ERASE A FILE EXECUTE, CANCEL FM RADIO* AUTO PRESET* EXECUTE, CANCEL DX/LOCAL* DX, LOCAL SCAN HIGH (SCAN H), LOW (SCAN L) SENSITIVITY* Operation mode th��e�s�e��tt�i�n�g��c�a�n��b�e��m��a�d�e the setting cannot be made) Stop Playback Recording FM radio mode mode mode mode - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
AUDIO IN DATE&TIME _ _ y _ _ m _ _ d _ _ : _ _ TIME DISPLAY 12-HOUR, 24-HOUR FORMAT EXECUTE, CANCEL BEEP ON, OFF LED ON, OFF BACKLIGHT ON, OFF * for ICD-UX71F/UX81F only Operation mode th��e�s�e��tt�i�n�g��c�a�n��b�e��m��a�d�e the setting cannot be made) Stop Playback Recording FM radio - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
Initial setting) See page Sets the recording mode. 22 ST*: Stereo high-quality recording mode. STSP: Stereo standard recording mode. STLP: Stereo long play recording mode. SP: Monaural standard play recording mode. LP: Monaural long play recording mode. Sets the microphone sensitivity - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
Voice Operated Recording) function. 26 ON: Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is heard, eliminating recording message During recording, the available recording time REC DATE: Date recorded REC TIME: Time recorded Sets the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
in the menu. 43 NOISE CUT Reduces distortion to make the human voice clearer. POP: Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals. ROCK: Emphasizes function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recording. OFF*: The easy search function does not work. When you press - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
Utilizing the Menu Function Menu items PLAY MODE MOVE ALARM Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the playback mode. 40 1: A message is played back. *: Messages in one folder are played back continuously. ALL: All the messages are played back continuously. 1: One message is played - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
* : The automatic presetting is cancelled. Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. 84 DX* : When the receiving signal is strong enough to receive, select this setting. LOCAL : When the receiving signal is weak to receive, select this setting. ** for ICD-UX71F/UX81F only 64GB - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
SCAN SENSITIVITY** Sets the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio 87 stations. HIGH (SCAN H)*: The scanning sensitivity is set to high. LOW (SCAN L) : The scanning sensitivity is set to low. AUDIO OUTPUT** During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch 83 between the sound from - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
= noon 24-HOUR: 0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon FORMAT Sets the formatting of the drive. - EXECUTE: "FORMATTING ..." appears and the drive will be formatted. CANCEL*: The drive will not be formatted. Notes Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory. When the memory is - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
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" is set to "OFF." BACKLIGHT Turns the backlight in - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
, etc.) is used. Any 64 bit operating system is not supported. For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: http://www.sony.com/recordersupport Hardware environment: - Port: USB port - Sound board: Sound - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
computer, "CONNECTING" is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder. IC recorder Computer To USB connector Tip If the IC recorder cannot be connected to the USB connector of your computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable. Utilizing Your Computer USB connection - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
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. "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 UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
computer using the IC recorder. You can make an MP3/WMA file using either a player software application installed on your computer or a commercially available software application. * For the file formats that can be played back using the IC recorder, refer to "Specifications" (page 104). Copying - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
screen as shown. The folder indicators in the display 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.) : Folder transferred from a computer (They are displayed when music files have been - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
Utilizing Your Computer "IC RECORDER" VOICE Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer Conversation MUSIC POP OLDIES *1 *2 *1 The name of a folder in which music files are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as it is, so - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
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 Windows system limitations (ICD-UX71/ UX81/UX71F/UX81F only). If no title, or artist name has been entered into the - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
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. Your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
recorded voice in a message and convert it into a text file. For details on Dragon NaturallySpeaking, refer to the operating instructions can transcribe the following messages saved in your IC recorder or on your computer; ST, STSP, STLP or SP recording mode messages (MP3 files) 44.1/16/11 kHz 16 - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
must create a user file specifically adapted to the sound of your recorded speech. This procedure is called "training." When training is complete, Dragon NaturallySpeaking creates a user speech file containing information about your recorded speech. Refer to the operating instructions or the help - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
Playing Back Music Files , ENT /MENU 1 Remove the IC recorder from your computer, press /MENU, press or on the control button to select the folder ( ) in which music files are stored, and then press ENT. 2 - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
(tracks*), when playing music files using the IC recorder, is as follows. ICD-UX71/ UX71F ICD-UX81/ UX81F 48 kbps 47 hr. 50 min. (717 tracks) 95 hr. 55 min. (1438 tracks) 128 kbps 17 hr. 55 min. (268 tracks) 35 hr. 55 min. (538 tracks) * In the case where tracks of 4 minutes each are transferred - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
. For details, see page 43. Adjusting the playback speed - the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function You can adjust a playback speed between +100% and can only adjust the playback speed between 0 and -50% when messages are recorded as WMA files. For details, see page 42. 80GB Playing back a message - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
Listening to the FM Radio (for ICD-UX71F/UX81F only) The headphone cord is an FM antenna, therefore, connect the headphone when listening to the radio. During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones using the menu. For details - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
on the control button to select "FM RADIO," and then press ENT. The IC recorder enters FM radio mode. 3 Tune in a station. 4 Press or on the control button repeatedly to tune in a station or press and hold or on the control button until the frequency digits begin to change on the display - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
Display when listening to the FM radio FM indication Radio frequency Preset number Receiver sensitivity Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones , ENT /MENU During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control button to select "AUDIO OUTPUT," and then press ENT. Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio , ENT /MENU 3 Press or on the control button to select "HEADPHONES" or "SPEAKER," and then press ENT. You can set - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control button to select "DX/LOCAL," and then press ENT. Recording FM broadcasts 3 Press or on the control button to select "LOCAL" or "DX," and then - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
one in some regions. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations automatically using the preset menu. 3 Press or on the control button to select "EXECUTE," and then press ENT. The IC recorder automatically scans for available radio frequencies and the stations will be stored in memory from the - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
until you press the (stop) button remain in memory. Switching the scanning sensitivity , ENT /MENU You can set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations. The scanning sensitivity is set to "HIGH (SCAN H)" when you purchase the IC recorder. Listening to the FM Radio 87GB - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
FM Radio Stations Manually ENT 3 Press or on the control button to select "HIGH (SCAN H)" or "LOW (SCAN L)," and then press ENT. The display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some regions. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations in the IC recorder's memory - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
station, "P - -" is displayed. 2 Press and hold ENT until a preset number flashes on the display. The station will be stored in memory. Listening to a Preset Radio Station ENT , /MENU The display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some regions. Listening to the - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control button to select "FM RADIO," and then press ENT. The IC recorder enters FM radio mode. 3 To tune in a station, press or on the control button repeatedly until the preset number you want is displayed - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control button to select "FM RADIO," and then press ENT. The IC recorder enters FM radio mode. Listening to the FM Radio The display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some regions. 3 To tune - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
4 Press and hold ENT. The preset number and "ERASE?" will be displayed on the display. 5 Press or on the control button repeatedly to select "EXECUTE," and then press ENT. The preset number will be changed to "P- -." 92GB - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
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. Symptom Remedy The IC recorder you are listening to the FM radio, "AUDIO OUTPUT" is set to " - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
(page 26) is activated. Set "VOR" to "OFF" in the menu (page 61). An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was recorded. The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 95
in this case varies depending on humidity or other environmental conditions. Usually, the battery lasts about four months. If you do not intend to use the IC recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended that you turn the power off (page 18) or remove the battery. Troubleshooting 95GB - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 96
from the TV. The picture of your TV becomes unstable. If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor antenna, move the IC recorder away from the TV. You cannot receive FM radio stations, or a lot of static is heard. The headphones are not connected (the headphone cord is - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 97
The file transferred from The file format may differ from those that can be played back your computer cannot be using the IC recorder (.mp3/.wma) (page 37). Check the file played back. name. Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. Troubleshooting 97GB - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 98
FULL FILE FULL FILE DAMAGED FORMAT ERROR PROCESS ERROR SET DATE&TIME NO FILE Cause/Remedy You cannot format the memory or erase all 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 - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 99
the IC recorder. The data does not have a file format which the IC recorder supports. FM stations have already been stored in the IC recorder's memory, you cannot preset a new FM station. A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the battery and re-insert it. Troubleshooting - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 100
System limitations 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 up to the maximum recording time. If you record messages in a mixture of ST, STSP, STLP, SP and LP modes - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 101
to a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) . 2 Connect the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet. USB connector of the IC recorder USB AC adaptor (not supplied) You can connect the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor AC-U50A/ AC-U50AD (not supplied). Note Your dealer may not handle some of - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 102
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 not be connected to - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 103
, 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 UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 104
Specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) ICD-UX71/UX71F: 1 GB (approx. 986 MB =1,034,354,688 Byte) ICD-UX81/UX81F: 2 GB (approx. 1.92 GB =2,072,313,856 Byte) A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area. Recording time*1 See page 23. *1 When you are going - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 105
Playback speed control (DPC) +100% to -50% (MP3) 0% to -50% (WMA) Power requirements One LR03 Canada only), AC-U50A Battery charger BCG- 34HE4 Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. Design and specifications - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 106
46, 58, 63 B Battery 12 Battery life 13 Built-in microphones 19 C Connecting the IC Recorder to your Computer 69 Cue/Review 38 Cutting out low frequency 25, 58, 60 D Dividing a message 27, 53 DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 42, 58, 61 E Easy Search 37, 58, 62 Editing Messages 49 - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 107
58, 63 AUDIO OUTPUT 59, 65 AUTO PRESET 58, 64 BACKLIGHT 59, 67 BEEP 59, 66 DATE & TIME 59, 66 DETAIL MENU 59, 65 DISPLAY 58, 61 DPC 58, 61 DX/LOCAL 58, 64 EASY SEARCH 58, 62 EFFECT 58, 62 ERASE A FILE 58, 64 ERASE ALL 58, 64 FORMAT 59, 66 - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 108
Setting the clock 15 SP 13, 14, 23, 58, 60 Specifications 104 ST 13, 14, 23, 58, 60 STLP 13, 14, 23, 58, 60 STSP 13, 14, 23, 58, 60 Synchronized recording 31, 59, 65 System Limitations 100 T Transferring Files 71, 74 Troubleshooting 93 U USB AC Adaptor 101 USB Mass Storage Device 75 - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 109
and/or other countries. Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the . All rights reserved. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS ® " are not mentioned in each case in this manual. This product is protected by certain - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 110
110GB - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 111
Index 111GB - Sony ICD UX71 | Operating Instructions - Page 112
-
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
8
-
9
-
10
-
11
-
12
-
13
-
14
-
15
-
16
-
17
-
18
-
19
-
20
-
21
-
22
-
23
-
24
-
25
-
26
-
27
-
28
-
29
-
30
-
31
-
32
-
33
-
34
-
35
-
36
-
37
-
38
-
39
-
40
-
41
-
42
-
43
-
44
-
45
-
46
-
47
-
48
-
49
-
50
-
51
-
52
-
53
-
54
-
55
-
56
-
57
-
58
-
59
-
60
-
61
-
62
-
63
-
64
-
65
-
66
-
67
-
68
-
69
-
70
-
71
-
72
-
73
-
74
-
75
-
76
-
77
-
78
-
79
-
80
-
81
-
82
-
83
-
84
-
85
-
86
-
87
-
88
-
89
-
90
-
91
-
92
-
93
-
94
-
95
-
96
-
97
-
98
-
99
-
100
-
101
-
102
-
103
-
104
-
105
-
106
-
107
-
108
-
109
-
110
-
111
-
112
 |
 |
