Sony ICD-UX71F Operating Instructions
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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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 3
Step 1: Preparing a Power Source.........12 Inserting the battery 12 When replacing the battery 13 Step 2: Setting the Clock 15 Continued directly from "Step 1: Preparing a Power Source 16 Setting the clock using the menu...16 Turning the IC Recorder On or Off.......18 Turning the power off 18 - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 4
files.......72 Transferring Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer 74 Using the 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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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 GB - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 6
the film on 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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 7
(stereo) (19) Display window (9) record/pause) button (19, 21, 26, 29, 32, 34, 61, 85) (stop) button (16, 17, 19, 20, 36, 41, 44, 45, 47, 52, 56, 57, 78, 85, 101) (cue/fast forward) button (36, 37, 38, 39, 53, 54, 78) (play/stop) button (21, 36, 39, 41, 44, 45, 47, 78) (review - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 8
stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. To the (headphone) jack HOLD switch (18, 19, 20, 36, 37, 55) DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch (42, 61) Opening for a handstrap (A handstrap is not supplied.) USB cap Speaker Battery - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 10
the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and displays the current recording mode when the IC recorder is in the playback or recording mode. : Standard play stereo recording mode with high quality sound : Standard play stereo recording mode : Long play stereo recording mode : Standard play - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 11
is used, the indicator shows the remaining battery power. Remaining recording time indication Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. listening to the FM radio (for ICD-UX71F/UX81F only) FM indicator Radio frequency Preset number Receiver sensitivity 11GB - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 12
film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. 2 Insert one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity, and close the lid. Inserting the battery 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. 12GB Tips When replacing the battery, messages recorded or alarm settings are - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 13
the display shows the battery condition. Battery remain indication : Replace the old battery with a new one. : "LOW BATTERY" appears and 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. 13 hr - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 14
) *1 The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. *2 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 24 *3 ST : Stereo high quality recording mode *4 STSP : Stereo standard recording mode *5 STLP : Stereo long play recording mode *6 SP - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 16
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. hold /MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window. 2 Press (stop) to return to the display of the stop mode. - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 17
menu. When "12-HOUR" is set, "AM" or "PM" appears in the display window. When setting the clock, you can use VOL + or - on the control button entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode. To display the current date - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 18
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 HOLD switch - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 19
/MENU to display the folder selection window. Press 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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 20
as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Before making a recording, be sure to check the remaining battery/charging indicator (page 13). To avoid replacing battery during a long recording session, use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) (page 101). The - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 22
/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control 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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 24
the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control button to select "MIC SENSITIVITY," and then 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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 26
window will be displayed. 2 Press or on the control button to select "VOR," and then press ENT. 3 Press or on the control button to 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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 27
pauses when no sound is detected and " "and " " flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the VOR function Set "VOR" to "OFF" in step 3. Notes The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set " - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 28
amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. For more information, see "System Limitations" on page 100. If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot divide a message in that folder. Once a message is divided, you cannot recombine the divided messages. You cannot divide - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 30
You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P electret condenser microphone (not supplied). Recording sound from a telephone or supplied) to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. For details on how to make the connection, see the operating instructions supplied with - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 31
seconds and the IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when sound is detected. 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 32
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. 5 Press (stop) to - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 33
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 mode window will be displayed - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 34
other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable*. "SELECT INPUT" appears in the display window. 7 Press or on the - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 35
. If the input level is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder 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 65 - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | 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-UX71F | 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-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 40
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 select - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 42
menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press or on the control button to select "DPC," and then press ENT. When you slide the DPC (Digital Pitch 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. - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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 or on the control button to select "EFFECT," and then press ENT. You can set the effect you want for the - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 44
OFF Reduces distortion to make the human voice clearer. Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 45
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 equipment RK-G139 Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Mini-plug (monaural) (without - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 46
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 select "ALARM," and then press ENT. Press or on the control button to select "ON - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 47
the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds while "ALARM" is displayed in the display window and the selected message will be played back. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically at the beginning of that message. To listen to the same message again Press , and - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 48
press ENT. The alarm will be cancelled and the alarm 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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 49
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, to erase. 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 "ERASE - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 50
button to select "EXECUTE," and then press ENT. "ERASING ..." appears in the display window and the selected message will be erased. Erasing all messages in a folder , ENT 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. - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 51
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 messages in the selected folder will be erased. To cancel erasing Select "CANCEL" in step 4, and then press ENT. Notes - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | 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-UX71F | 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-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 57
(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 normal display. To return to the previous window Press /MENU during menu mode. To exit the menu mode Press (stop). 57GB - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 58
the setting cannot be made) Stop Playback Recording FM radio mode mode mode mode FM - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 59
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 mode mode mode mode FM - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | 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-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 63
will be moved to the selected folder. 51 Before attempting to move a message, select the message to be moved and then go to the menu window. Sets the alarm. 46 ON: To set the alarm, select "ON" and set the date, time or day of the week or choose daily for - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 64
message, select a message to be erased, and then go to the menu window and select "EXECUTE." The IC recorder enters FM radio mode. 81 Scans automatically for available frequencies. The stations 86 the receiving signal is weak to receive, select this setting. ** for ICD-UX71F/UX81F only 64GB - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 65
The sound comes out from the speaker (s). DETAIL MENU SYNC REC When set to "ON," the IC recorder enters the recording 31 pause mode when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and the IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when any sound is detected. ON: The synchronized - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 67
IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or flashes even if "LED" is set to "OFF." BACKLIGHT Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. - ON*: The backlight in the display window lights up for 10 seconds. OFF: The backlight in the display window - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 68
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 cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft® Windows® operating systems Note The following systems are - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 69
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 support cable (supplied) 69GB - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 70
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 same time. Before connecting the IC recorder to the computer, make sure that the battery is inserted in - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 71
available software application. * For the file formats that can be played back using the IC recorder, refer to "Specifications" (page 104). Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop) 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 69). On the Windows screen - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 72
the computer 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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 73
artist name, etc., into music files as ID3 tag information. The ID3 tag information can be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the software you use to make the music files on your computer. You can display the ID3 tag information in sequence - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 75
higher Windows® 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or higher Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.5) Pre-Installed Port: USB port Note The following systems are not supported: Any 64 bit operating systems Any operating systems other than the ones indicated on the left Personally constructed PCs or operating - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 76
the voice recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a speechrecognition software application that allows you to recognize and transcribe your recorded voice in a message and convert it into a text file. For details on Dragon NaturallySpeaking, refer to the operating instructions supplied - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 77
" or "SP" 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 (L)" in the menu. Hold the IC recorder firmly and start recording. Hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is about an - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 79
The maximum playback time (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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 82
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 on the control button until the frequency digits begin to change on the display. The IC recorder automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 83
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 headphones using the menu. The FM radio output is - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 84
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 "AUDIO OUTPUT," and then press ENT. Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio , - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 85
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 press - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 86
"AUTO PRESET," and then press ENT. /MENU The display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some regions. You can preset control button to select "EXECUTE," and then press ENT. The IC recorder automatically scans for available radio frequencies and the stations will be stored - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 87
, 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-UX71F | 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. 88GB - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 89
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 FM Radio 89GB - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 90
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 "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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 91
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 in a station, press or on the - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | 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 cannot be Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 95
depending on the operation of the IC recorder. There is no battery power remaining after you have left the battery inserted for long time without using the IC recorder. Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the battery is consumed slightly. The battery life in this case varies depending - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 96
-up display disappears. The IC recorder does not Take out the battery and insert it again (page 12). 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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 98
/Remedy You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power. Prepare a new battery to replace the current one. Battery is exhausted. Replace the old battery with a new one. The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient. Erase - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 99
, no folders are displayed in the display window, therefore, the folder setting will be changed. When 30 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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 101
AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 Remove the USB cap from the IC recorder and connect the IC recorder 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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 102
time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display disappears from the display window. While a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) is being used, the remaining battery/charging indicator does not appear in the display window. Precautions On power Operate the unit only - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 103
moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, 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 - Sony ICD-UX71F | 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-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 105
and Canada only), NH-AAA-B2F USB AC adaptor AC-U50AD (U.S.A. and 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 are subject to change without notice - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 106
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 Erasing Messages 49 Error - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 107
58, 62 EFFECT 58, 62 ERASE A FILE 58, 64 ERASE ALL 58, 64 FORMAT 59, 66 LCF (LOW CUT 58, 60 LED 59, 67 Making Settings 56 Menu Microphone sensitivity 24, 58, 60 Monitoring the recording 21 Moving a Message 51, 58, 63 N Noise 103 P Pause recording 21 Playback modes 40, 58, 63 Playing - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 108
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 V VOR function 26, 58 - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 109
Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, Macintosh and Mac ® " are not mentioned in each case in this manual. This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights - Sony ICD-UX71F | Operating Instructions - Page 110
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