Sony UX80 Operating Instructions
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your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. ICD-UX70/UX80 © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-274-295-13(1) Getting Started Basic Operations Various Recording Modes Playback/Erasing Editing Messages Utilizing the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 2
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 Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-UX70/UX80 Responsible Party - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
6 Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source........11 Inserting the battery 11 When replacing/charging the battery 12 Step 2: Setting the Clock 14 Basic Operations Recording Messages 16 Various Recording Modes Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound - the VOR Function 19 - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
IC recorder to your computer 42 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 43 Using Voice Recognition Software......43 Introducing the voice recognition software 43 Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training 44 Playing Back Transferred MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
package IC Recorder (1) You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (1) Stereo headphones (1) USB connection support cable (1) Operating Instructions GB - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
Index to Parts and Rear Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details. Front Operation indicator (14, 16, 17, 23, 38, 57) Built-in microphones (stereo) (16) Display window (8) Control key (, /VOL (volume) +, VOL -)/ENT (enter) button*1 (folder)/MENU button (16, 23 - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
, 24, 25 play/stop) button (17, 23, 25) (review/fast backward) button (17, 23, 24, 25) (repeat) A-B button (23, 27) HOLD switch*3 DPC switch (23, 26, 36) Opening for a handstrap (A handstrap is not supplied.) USB cap Speaker Battery compartment (11) *1 How to use the control key - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode, the IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. To turn the IC recorder on, slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. During recording and playback slide the switch in the direction of the arrow to lock all - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
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 monaural recording mode : Long play monaural recording mode Remaining battery indicator - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
indication Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours. If there is more - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
compartment lid. Note Do not use manganese battery for this IC recorder. 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 - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
with a new one or charge the rechargeable battery. : "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. 9 hr. Approx. 9 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Playback*2 through speaker - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
13 hr. Playback Approx. 31 hr. Approx. 28 hr. using the 30 min. headphones (hr. : hours/min. : minutes) *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 22 *3 ST : Stereo high quality - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
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. Note If the - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
Getting Started 1 Select "DATE & TIME" in the menu. Press and hold /MENU for more than one second. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window. 3 Press the control key toward or to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press ENT. Press the control key - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
/MENU to display the folder selection window. � Press the control key toward or to select the folder in which you want to record messages, and then press ENT. 2 Start recording. Press (record/pause) in the stop mode. The operation indicator lights in red. You do not need to press and hold - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to 99 messages in each folder. Notes While the operation indicator is flashing or is lit in red or orange, do not remove the battery or connect - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
VOL -, but the recording level is fixed. Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. ICD-UX70 ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 12 hr. 5 min. 18 hr. 5 min. 48 hr. 20 min. SP mode LP mode 72 hr. 30 min. 290 hr. 10 min. ICD-UX80 ST mode STSP mode - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
Automatically in Response to Sound - the VOR Function 2 1 The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and " " and " " flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the VOR function Set "VOR" to - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
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. Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-CZ10 electret condenser microphone (not - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
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. 2 Press the control key toward or to select "AUDIO IN," and then press - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) To the IC To the other recorder equipment RK-G139 HG Stereo mini-plug (without (not 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 the ECM- - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages 4 1 1 (headphone) jack Operation indicator 5 3 DPC A-B 2 Playback/Erasing 1 Select a folder. Press /MENU. Press the control key toward or to select the folder, and then press ENT. 2 Press or to select the message you want to play. 3 Press - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
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 UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
and the operation indicator lights up in green. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) When "MESSAGE END" and the operation indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last message. If you press and hold while "MESSAGE END" is lit, the messages are played back rapidly - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
selected folder are played back continuously), "ALL" playback (all the recorded messages/files are played back continuously) in the "PLAY MODE" in the menu. The message is played back in natural tones thanks to the digital processing function. 1 Slide the DPC switch to "ON." 2 Adjust the playback - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
Playback/Erasing Playing back a specified section repeatedly - A-B Repeat 1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify the starting point A. "A-B B?" is displayed. 2 Press (repeat) A-B again to specify the finishing point B. " A-B" is displayed and the specified section is played back - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
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 UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
"BEEP" to "OFF" in the menu (page 38). If the alarm time comes during recording, the alarm will sound after the recording is finished. "" will flash when the alarm time comes. When the alarm time comes when the IC recorder is in the menu mode, the alarm will sound and the menu mode will - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
can erase unwanted messages, retaining all other messages when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. When a message messages in a folder 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 for more than one second - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
Editing Messages Editing Messages Moving Message to a Different Folder Note When " " is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page 47). 1 Select the message you want to move. 2 Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 4 2, 3 2, 3 1 3 Press t�h��e�c�o��n�t�r�o�l�k�e��y�t�o�w��a�r�d� or to select the setting that you want to set, and then press E��N�T�.� 4 Press (�s�t�o�p��)�t��o����e��x���i�t��th��e�m���e�n�u� mode. Note If you do not press any - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
mode t�h�e��s�e��t�t�in��g� c��a�n� b�e��m��a�d�e�/ : the setting cannot be made) Stop Playback Recording mode mode mode Utilizing the Menu Function 33GB - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
items Settings DETAIL MENU SELECT INPUT DATE&TIME FORMAT MIC IN, AUDIO IN _ _ y _ _ m _ _ d _ _ : _ _ EXECUTE, CANCEL Operation mode t�h�e��s�e��t�t�in��g� c��a�n� b�e��m��a�d�e�/ : the setting cannot be made) Stop Playback Recording mode mode mode 34GB - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
mode. Sets the microphone sensitivity. HIGH (H)*: To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or spacious place. LOW (L): To record dictation, or record in a noisy place. Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. ON: Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
time of one message REMAIN: During playback, the remaining time of the message When stopped and during recording, the available recording time REC DATE: Date recorded REC TIME: Time recorded Sets the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function. When you set the DPC switch to "ON," you can adjust the speed - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
10 seconds by pressing and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing . 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 , a message will be moved forward or backward. Utilizing the Menu Function - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
Menu items PLAY MODE BEEP LED Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the playback mode. 1 FILE: When a message is played back, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message. FOLDER*: Messages in one folder are played back continuously. ALL: All messages are played back continuously. Sets - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Menu items BACKLIGHT MOVE ALARM ERASE ALL ERASE A FILE Settings (*: Initial setting) 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 does not light, even during operation. The selected - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
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 formatted, all the data stored in the IC recorder will be erased. Once the memory has been erased, you cannot retrieve the data that - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
C�o�m�p��u�t�e�r Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer System requirements Operating systems: Windows Vista® Home Basic Windows Vista® Home Premium Windows Vista® Business Windows Vista® Ultimate Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 or - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
, "CONNECTING" is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder. Tip If the IC recorder cannot be connected to the USB connector of your computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable. USB connection support cable (supplied) IC recorder Computer To USB connector 42GB - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
may be damaged. 1 Make sure that the operation indicator is not flashing. 2 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB connector of the computer. Using Voice Recognition Software When voice recognition software (not supplied) is installed on your computer, you can transcribe a message into a text file - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
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-bit WAV files saved on your computer You cannot transcribe a message recording the voices of more than one person. Creating a user file adapted to your - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
maximum recognition accuracy. Playing Back Transferred MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder You can play back MP3 files on your computer using the IC recorder. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing MP3 files using the IC recorder, is as follows. ICD-UX70 ICD-UX80 48 kbps 128 kbps 48 hr - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
is displayed on the desk top. 2 Copy the folder in which the MP3 files are stored to the IC recorder. On the Windows screen using Explorer, and on the Macintosh screen using Finder, drag and drop the folder onto the IC recorder. The IC recorder can recognize up to 500 folders. You can copy up to 999 - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
made when you purchase the IC recorder.) : Playback only folders (They are displayed when MP3 files have been transferred to them using a computer.) Note You can record messages in up to 5 folders using the IC recorder. "IC RECORDER" Recordable folder VOICE FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Playback only folder - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
software you use to make the MP3 files on your computer. You can display the ID3 tag information in sequence by pressing the control key toward or . Notes You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except VOICE folders) or files to the root directory that is located immediately below "IC RECORDER - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
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 The HOLD switch is set. Slide the HOLD switch in the - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
strong or not strong enough. Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the equipment connected to the IC recorder. Playback speed is too fast The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Slide the DPC switch to or too - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
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 40). Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. Troubleshooting 51GB - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
be turned on using the computer because there is no copy of the control file required for operation. Format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu. The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then re‑insert the battery. Save a backup copy of your data and format the - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
data does not have a file format which the IC recorder supports. You cannot move a message, because there is more than one folder that has files with same name. Change the file names. A message in the folder cannot be moved. If there are no MP3 files in the folder, no folders are displayed in - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
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 UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. 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) of other equipment using an audio connecting - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
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 UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display disappears from the display window. While or 1.2 V DC. Use one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery or one NH-AAA rechargeable battery. On safety Do not operate the unit while driving, - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on a tape recorder or to a computer, etc. Specifications Capacity (User available capacity) ICD-UX70: 1 GB (approx. 996 MB =1,044,611,072 Byte) ICD-UX80: 2 GB (approx. 1.94 GB =2,093 - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
condenser microphone ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-TL1 Audio connecting cable RK-G136HG, RK-G139HG (excluding Europe) Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2E USB AC adaptor AC-U50A/AC-U50AD Battery charger BCG-34HE4 Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
Index A A-B Repeat 27 Adjusting the volume 18, 23 Alarm 27, 33, 39 B Battery 11 Battery life 12 Built-in microphones 6, 16 C Connecting the IC Recorder to your Computer 42 Cue/Review 24 D DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 26, 33, 36, 59 E Easy Search 24 Editing Messages 31 Erasing - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
, 33, 39 N Noise 58 P Pause recording 17, 19 Playback modes 26 Playing Back Message 23 Playing Back MP3 45 Precautions 57 Preparing a Power Source 11 R Rechargeable battery 11, 13 Recording Messages 16 Recording mode 18, 33, 35 Recording time 18 Recording with an External Microphone....20 - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
35, 54, 58 STSP 9, 13, 18, 33, 35, 54, 58 System Limitations 54 T Troubleshooting 49 U USB AC Adaptor 56 USB Mass Storage Device 48 V VOR Function 19, 33, 35 OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries. Nuance, the Nuance logo, case in this manual. 62GB - Sony UX80 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
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IC Recorder
Operating Instructions
© 2007
Sony Corporation
ICD-UX70/UX80
3-274-295-
13
(1)
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Various Recording Modes
Playback/Erasing
Editing Messages
Utilizing the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Index
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the rear panel and the
serial number is located inside the battery compartment.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.