Sony ICD-MX20VTP Operating Instructions - Page 2

BVarious Ways of Recording Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message You can add a recording to the message being played back. Notes • At a factory setting, you cannot add a recording not to erase the message by accidental operation. To add or overwrite a recording, set the "Add/Over" in the menu to "Add REC" or "Overwrite". • The added or overwritten portion of a message will be recorded in the same recording mode (ST, STLP, SP or LP) as the original message, regardless of the current recording mode setting. • You cannot add or overwrite a recording if the remaining memory is not long enough. For more information, see "Troubleshooting" . When "Add REC" is selected in the menu The added recording will be placed after the current message and counted as a part of the message. During playback of Message 3 Message 3 Message 4 After adding a recording Message 3 Message 4 Added recording When "Overwrite" is selected in the menu You can add an overwrite recording after the selected point in a recorded message. The part of the message after the selected point is deleted. The starting point of an overwrite recording Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of Message 3 Message 3 Message 4 Added overwrite recording in Message 3 1 During playback, press zXREC/PAUSE briefly. The "Add REC?" or "Overwrite?" will appear and the unit stops in the recording stand-by mode. 2 While the "Add REC?" or "Overwrite?" appears, press zXREC/PAUSE again. The OPR indicator will turn in red. An add or overwrite recording starts. 3 Press xSTOP to stop the recording. Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment Recording with an external microphone Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) jack. When you connect an external microphone, the built-in microphone is automatically cut off. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder. External Stereo microphone (not supplied) mini-plug (stereo) To the m (microphone) jack 1 Recommended types of microphones You can use the ECM-CS10 Sony electret condenser microphone (not supplied). Recording from other equipment To record sound of other equipment with the IC recorder, connect the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder to the earphone jack of other equipment (tape recorder etc.) by using a resistance audio connecting cable. Before you start recording, set the microphone sensitivity by setting the "Mic Sense" in the menu to "High". Note If you use an audio connecting cable without a resistor, sound may be recorded interrupted. Make sure to use a resistance audio connecting cable. Recording with other equipment To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the i (headphones) jack of the IC recorder to the audio or line input connector (stereo miniplug) of other equipment. To the audio or line input connector (stereo minijack) Audio connecting cable with attenuator (not supplied) Tape recorder, etc. To the i (headphones) jack Notes • Make sure that the plugs are connected securely. • We recommend you make a trial recording to check the connections and volume control. • When connecting equipment other than Sony's, refer to the instruction manual of the equipment. BVarious Ways of Playback Locating quickly the point you wish to start playback (Easy Search) You can quickly locate the point you wish to start playback by pressing v (.)/V (>) repeatedly during playback. This function is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording. Set "Easy Search" in the menu as follows: ON: You can go back for approx. 3 seconds by pressing v (.), or advance for approx. 10 seconds by pressing V (>). OFF*:You can go back or forward the messages by pressing v/V (./>). Playing back a message repeatedly - Repeat Play Repeating a message Set "Play Mode" in the menu to "Repeat" and press Nx. The " " and "Repeat MSG" will be displayed and the selected message will be played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback Set "Play Mode" in the menu to "One MSG" or "Cont Play". Playing back the specified section repeatedly - A-B Repeat While playing back a message, you can set the start (A) and end (B) points for a section you wish to play repeatedly. 1 During playback, press A-B (repeat) briefly. The starting point (A) of the section you wish to play repeatedly is set. "A-B B?" appears. 2 During playback, press A-B (repeat) briefly again. The finishing point (B) of the section is set. "A-B Repeat" is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback Press Nx. To stop A-B Repeat playback Press xSTOP. Notes • You cannot set A-B Repeat for a section that overlaps two or more messages. • If you do not set the finishing point (B), the finishing point is automatically set at the end (or the beginning) of the message. Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time. You can have the message played back at a specified date, once every week, or the same time everyday. You can also sound the alarm without playing back a message. Note When the clock is not set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set the alarm. 1 Display the message you want to set the alarm. 2 Enter the alarm setting mode. 1 Press b (MENU), and select (Edit) by pressing v/V, and then press Nx. 2 Press v/V to select "Alarm" and press Nx. The alarm setting mode will be displayed. 3 Press v/V to select "ON". If "ON" has already been selected, follow the next step. 4 Press Nx. The window to set the alarm date will be displayed. 3 Set the alarm date. To play back on a desired date 1 Press Nx while "DATE" is selected. The year digits will be selected. 2 Press v or V to select the year digits and press Nx. The month digits will be selected. 3 Set the month and day in sequences. To play back once a week Press v or V to select the day of the week, and press Nx. To play back at the same time every day Press v or V to select "DAILY", and press Nx. 4 Set the alarm time. 1 Press v or V to select the hour digits and press Nx. The minute digits will flash. 2 Press v or V to select the minute digits and press Nx. Note You cannot set the alarm at a previously set date and time on another message in the built-in memory or "Memory Stick". 5 Select the alarm playback. Press v or V to select the alarm sound either from "Beep&Play" (for starting playback after the alarm) or "Beep" (for only the alarm). 6 Press Nx. The alarm setting is completed. 7 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode. "," is displayed when the message having an alarm setting is displayed in one message view. When the alarm time comes The alarm will sound for about 10 seconds and the selected message will be played back. (If you have selected "Beep", only the alarm will sound.) When the playback ends, the unit will stop automatically at the beginning of that message. To listen to the same message again, press Nx. To stop alarm Press xSTOP while the alarm sound is heard. You can stop even when the HOLD function is activated. To cancel the alarm setting or change the alarm time Select "OFF" in the steps 3-2, and then press Nx. Notes • If the alarm time comes while another message is being played back with an alarm, the playback stops and the new message will be played back. • If the alarm time comes during recording, alarm will sound for 10 seconds after the recording is finished and playback begins. "," will flash when the alarm time comes. • If more than one alarm time comes during recording, only the first message will be played back. • When the alarm time comes when the unit is in the menu mode, alarm will sound and the menu mode will be cancelled. • If you erase the message you set the alarm to play back, the alarm setting will be cancelled. • If you divide a message with the playback alarm, playback will stop at the point you divided a message. • You can adjust the playback volume with VOLUME +/-. • If the alarm time comes during erasing, alarm will sound for 10 seconds after the erasing is finished and playback begins. • Alarm setting will not be cancelled after the alarm playback finishes. To cancel alarm setting, set "Alarm" to "OFF". BEditing Messages Erasing Messages Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Erasing messages one by one You can erase unnecessary messages one by one. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. Before erasing Erase Message 3 Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Message 5 Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 After erasing Remaining messages are renumbered. 1 Display the message you want to erase. 2 Press b (MENU), and select (Erase) by pressing v/V, and then press Nx. The cursor moves to the Erase menu. 3 Press v/V to select "Erase a MSG" and press Nx. The window for erasing a message is displayed. 4 Press v/V to select "Execute" and press Nx. The confirmation window is displayed. 5 Press v/V to select "Yes" and press Nx. The message is erased. 6 Press xSTOP to return to the normal display. The remaining messages will be renumbered. (For example, if you erase Message 3, Message 4 will be renumbered as Message 3. When erasing is completed, the unit will stop at the beginning of the following message.) To cancel erasing Press xSTOP before step 5. To erase a message partially First divide the message and then follow the steps on this section to erase the message. Erasing all messages in a folder You can erase all recorded messages in a folder. 1 Display the folder or a message in the folder that you want to erase. 2 Press b (MENU), and select (Erase) by pressing v/V, and then press Nx. The cursor moves to the Erase menu. 3 Press v/V to select "Erase AllMSG" and press Nx. The window for erasing all the messages in a folder is displayed. 4 Press v/V to select "Execute" and press Nx. The confirmation window is displayed. 5 Press v/V to select "Yes" and press Nx. All the recorded messages contained in the folder are erased. The folder itself will not be erased. 6 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel erasing Press xSTOP before step 4. Note If a folder contains a lot of messages, it may take long to erase all the messages. Dividing a Message You can divide a message during recording or playback, so that the message is divided into two and the new message number is added to the divided message. By dividing a message, you can easily find the point you want to play back when you make a long recording such as a meeting. You can divide messages until the total number of messages in the folder becomes 999. Notes • Due to the recording system of an IC recorder, you may not be able to divide a message in some cases. For the details, see "Troubleshooting". • If you divide a message with priority mark(s), priority mark(s) will be added to both parts of the divided message. • The recorded date and time (the starting date and time of recording) of the divided messages are identical to the original message. • If you divide a named message, the both parts of the divided messages will have the same message name. • If you divide a message with an alarm setting, the alarm setting remains only with the former message divided. • If you divide a message to which the bookmark is set with the supplied Digital Voice Editor, the bookmark is erased from the divided messages. While recording or playing back a message, press DIVIDE at the point you want to divide. • When you press DIVIDE during recording: The new message number is added at the point you pressed the button, and "New MSG REC" appears for 3 seconds. The message will be divided into two; however, the messages will be recorded without a break. Recording continues Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 1 Tip A message is divided. You can divide a message during recording pause. • When you press DIVIDE during playback: The message is divided into two at the point you pressed the button, and "Dividing" appears for 3 seconds. The message numbers of the following messages will increase by one. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 A message is divided. Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 The message numbers increase. To play the divided message Press v or V to display the message number as the divided messages each have message numbers. Moving Messages to a Different Folder - Move Function You can move the recorded messages to another folder. When you move a message to another folder, the one in the previous folder will be erased. Example: Moving Message 3 in FOLDER01 to FOLDER03 1 Display the message you want to move. 2 Press b (MENU), and select (Edit) by pressing v/V, and then press Nx. The cursor moves to the Edit menu. 3 Press v/V to select "Move MSG" and press Nx. The window for selecting the destination folder is displayed. 4 Press v/V to select the folder to which you want to move the message to and press Nx. The window for moving the message is displayed. The message is played back from the beginning. 5 Press v/V to select "Yes" and press Nx. The message is moved to the destination folder. Messages are sorted in order of the recorded date and time. 6 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode. Note You cannot move a message to the other drive. Adding Priority Mark(s) - Priority Mark Function Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order of recording. By adding priority mark(s) (v) to important messages, you can renumber the messages in the order of their priority. There are four levels, "vvv" (the most important), "vv", "v", and "None" (no priority mark). You can add priority marks both in the stop mode and in the playback mode. 1 Display the message you want to mark. 2 Press b (MENU), and select (Edit) by pressing v/V, and then press Nx. The cursor moves to the Edit menu. 3 Press v/V to select "Priority" and press Nx. The window for setting priority marks is displayed. 4 Press v/V to select the number of the priority marks with which you want to mark. 5 Press Nx. The setting is finished. 6 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode. The messages will be renumbered. Messages with priority mark(s) Messages are sorted in order of the number of priority mark(s) (v) in a folder. Messages without a priority mark are moved behind the messages with priority mark(s). e.g. When there are 3 messages in a folder 1 Tip Message 1 If there are over 2 messages with the same number of priority marks in a folder, these messages are sorted by the recorded date and time. (The oldest one comes first.) Note You can also add priority mark(s) using the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. But messages are not sorted in order of the number of the priority marks unless you sorted by the number of priority marks using the software. Message 2 Message 3 BHandling Folders Adding / Deleting Folders By default setting, there are 5 folders: "FOLDER01" through "FOLDER05". You can add folders as you like. You can also delete unnecessary folders. Note The maximum number of folders you can add varies depending on the using conditions. "Folder Full" is displayed in the display window when you cannot add any folder because of the system limitations of the IC recorder. Adding a folder 1 Press b (MENU), and select (Edit) by pressing v/V, and then press Nx. The cursor moves to the Edit menu. 2 Press v/V to select "Add Folder" and press Nx. The window for creating a new folder is displayed. 3 Press v/V to select "Execute" and press Nx. A new folder is added to the end of the current drive. 4 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode. About added folder names The new folder is labeled automatically with the icon " " and double figures or letter like "FOLDER04" or "FOLDERAB". If there is a missing number or letter among the folder names, the new one is labeled using the missing number or letters automatically. You can change the folder icon and name as you like. Erasing a folder 1 Display the folder you want to delete. Note Once a folder has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. When erasing a folder that contains recorded messages, please check the contents. 2 Press b (MENU), and select (Erase) by pressing v/V, and then press Nx. The cursor moves to the Erase menu. 3 Press v/V to select "Erase Folder" and press Nx. The window for erasing the folder is displayed. 4 Press v/V to select "Execute" and press Nx. The confirmation window is displayed. 5 Press v/V to select "Yes" and press Nx. The folder is erased. 6 Press xSTOP to return to the normal display. To cancel erasing Press xSTOP before step 4. Notes • You cannot delete the last folder left in a drive. • After deleting a folder, the name of the remaining folders are not changed. If "FOLDER03" is erased, for example, the name of "FOLDER04" will remain the same. • If the folder contains recorded message, "Messages in folder will be erased" will be displayed. If you do, the folder and the contained messages are erased. Editing an Icon and Name of a Folder You can label an icon or name of a folder yourself. 1 Registered templates of folder icons and names Folder icons and names registered as templates are associated with each other. When you select a folder icon or name, the folder name associated with the folder icon, or the folder icon associated with the folder name is automatically selected. When you re-select or edit the identical folder icon and name, they will no longer be associated. Some icons have no associated names. Schedule, Meeting, Memo, Bz Trip, Lecture, Training, Speech, Action, Personal, Idea, Shopping, Music, Travel, Lesson, Message, Expense, Research, Exhibition, Report, Sports, Date, Party, Lang.Lesson, Interview Changing a folder icon Folders have been automatically attached with the folder icon " ". You can select the desired folder icon from the templates. 1 Display the folder you want to change the folder icon. 2 Press b (MENU), and select (Edit) by pressing v/V, and then press Nx. The cursor moves to the Edit menu. 3 Press v/V to select "Edit Folder" and press Nx. The window for editing a folder is displayed. 4 Press v/V to select "Icon" and press Nx. The window for selecting a folder icon is displayed. 5 Press v/V/b/B to select a folder icon. The cursor moves to the direction you press the key (v/V/b/B). When you keep pressing v/ V, you can scroll the pages. 6 Press Nx. The setting is finished. 7 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode. The folder is labeled with the selected icon and its associated name. Note Depending on the folder icon you choose, there is no associated name. If you edit folder icons and names, folder icons and names will not be associated. Changing a folder name Folders have been labeled automatically with double figures or letter like "FOLDER04" or "FOLDERAB", but you can label folders as you like by using template names. 1 Display the folder you want to change the name. 2 Press b (MENU), and select (Edit) by pressing v/V, and then press Nx. The cursor moves to the Edit menu. 3 Press v/V to select "Edit Folder" and press Nx. The window for editing a folder is displayed. 4 Press v/V to select "Name" and press Nx. The window for selecting a folder name is displayed. 5 Press v/V to select a folder name and press Nx. 6 Press xSTOP to exit the menu mode. The folder is labeled with the selected name and its associated icon. In the list view Note You can also label a folder using the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. For the details, see the help of the Digital Voice Editor. Some characters that the unit does not support will not be displayed properly. B Expanding the Memory with the "Memory Stick" Inserting the "Memory Stick" You can expand the memory by inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the MEMORY STICK slot. Notes • Do not insert or remove the "Memory Stick" while a message of the built-in memory is recorded or played back. Doing so may cause malfunction of the unit. • Make sure to insert the "Memory Stick" firmly. • Do not insert a "Memory Stick" in a different direction. It may cause malfunction of the unit. When you insert the "Memory Stick" for the first time (initializing the memory) "ACCESS" appears in the display window. If you insert a "Memory Stick" for the first time after purchasing or one with no data, 5 folders (FOLDER01 to FOLDER05) will be made in the "Memory Stick" automatically. Notes while "ACCESS" appears • The unit is accessing data while "ACCESS" appears in the display window or the OPR indicator lights or flashes in red or orange. While accessing, do not remove the "Memory Stick", the batteries or AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage the data. • If the unit is required to process excessive amount of data, "ACCESS" may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the unit. Wait until the message disappears. Removing the "Memory Stick" Make sure that "ACCESS" disappears, and the unit is in the stop mode. Then push the "Memory Stick" into the unit. When it pops out, remove it from the slot as shown below. Maximum recording time and number of messages* (in a "Memory Stick") ST** STLP** SP** LP** 32MB 1 h. 25 m. 2 h. 45 m. 4 h. 20 m. 11 h. 45 m. 64MB 2 h. 50 m. 5 h. 35 m. 8 h. 50 m. 23 h. 35 m. 128MB 5 h. 50 m. 11 h. 10 m. 17 h. 45 m. 47 h. 25 m. 256MB 11 h. 10 m. 21 h. 35 m. 34 h. 10 m. 91 h. 10 m. 512MB 22 h. 5 m. 42 h. 35 m. 67 h. 25 m. 179 h. 45 m. 1GB 44 h. 55 m. 86 h. 25 m. 136 h. 50 m. 364 h. 55 m. 2GB 92 h. 10 m. 177 h. 25 m. 280 h. 50 m. 749 h. 5 m. (h.: hours/m.: minutes) * In continuous recording/playback * In approximate hours and minutes * The maximum number of messages in a folder is 999. When there are 5 folders in the "Memory Stick", you can record up to 1,012 messages . **Recording modes: ST: Standard play stereo recording mode/STLP: Long play stereo recording mode/SP: Standard play monaural recording mode/LP: Long play monaural recording mode Note When you use the "Memory Stick", the battery life may be shortened. The above table shows the recording time when you use the "Memory Stick" for use with ICD-MX20 only and by the initial setting with 5 folders. The maximum recording time and number of messages may differ depending on the using conditions. The maximum recording time of a "Memory Stick Duo" varies depending of the media type. Using the "Memory Stick" (not supplied) with the unit When you purchase "Memory Stick", make sure that you select "Memory Stick" with a logo or a logo . Even with either of the logos, however, some "Memory Stick" cannot be used with the unit. For details, see the Sony product information "Memory Stick" web site. About the "Memory Stick" What is "Memory Stick"? "Memory Stick" is small, light-weighted, and nextgeneration IC storage media with a larger capacity than a floppy disc. You can use the "Memory Stick" to exchange data among "Memory Stick" compatible devices. In addition, you can use the "Memory Stick" as a removable external storage device to save your data. In a "Memory Stick", you can save image data from other device in addition to the sound files of the IC recorder. Sizes of "Memory Stick" There are two sizes of "Memory Stick": regular size "Memory Stick" and compact size "Memory Stick Duo". With a Duo adaptor, you can use "Memory Stick Duo" on a device supporting regular size "Memory Stick". For ICD-MX20, use a "Memory Stick Duo" or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (compact size "Memory Stick Duo"). Types of "Memory Stick" Following types of "Memory Stick" are available for versatile purposes. "Memory Stick Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are the only media supported by ICD-MX20. • "Memory Stick PRO" : "Memory Stick PRO" employs the "MagicGate" copyright protection technology and can be used only with "Memory Stick PRO" compliant devices. • "Memory Stick-R": Data stored in "Memory Stick-R" cannot be overwritten. It can be used on "Memory Stick-R" compatible devices. You cannot store data with "MagicGate" copyright protection technology. • "Memory Stick": "Memory Stick" can store all types of data except for the one that requires the "MagicGate" copyright protection technology. • "Memory Stick" (MagicGate/High-Speed Transfer Compatible): "Memory Stick" (MagicGate/HighSpeed Transfer Compatible) employs "MagicGate" copyright protection technology and supports highspeed data transfer. It can be used with all the "Memory Stick"-compatible devices. (Data transfer speed depends on the "Memory Stick"-compatible device.) • "MagicGate Memory Stick" : "MagicGate Memory Stick " employs the "MagicGate" copyright protection technology. • "Memory Stick-ROM": "Memory Stick-ROM" is the read-only "Memory Stick" storing the data. You cannot save or delete its data. What is "MagicGate"? "MagicGate" is a copyright protection technology for "MagicGate Memory Stick" and compliant products. The unit does not support the "MagicGate" standards and cannot read or write the data subject to the "MagicGate" copyright protection. Notes on use • When you slide the write-protect switch to the write protect position, you cannot record, edit, or delete the data. (Some types of "Memory Stick Duo" are not equipped with write-protect switch.) Connector Write-protect switch Place the label here. • Avoid removing the "Memory Stick" from the unit while the unit is reading or writing data. • Data may be damaged in such occasions: - While the unit is reading or writing data, the "Memory Stick" is removed or the batteries are removed. Or the AC power adaptor (not supplied) is removed. - The "Memory Stick" is used in a location subject to electrostatic or electronic noises. • We recommend that you save backup of the important data. Notes on formatting (initializing) "Memory Stick" is shipped with a FAT format as the standard format. To format "Memory Stick", use devices conformable with the "Memory Stick". When you format "Memory Stick", always perform the procedures in "Formatting the Memory". Note We cannot guarantee operations if the "Memory Stick" is formatted on your PC About the minimum recording unit When recording a message in the "Memory Stick", the relevant information of the message, the number of folders, or others is recorded in addition to the message itself. As the number of messages or folders increase, the remaining memory reduces accordingly. To record a message or add a folder, you need the time of the minimum recording unit. Although the actual recording time of a message may be less than that of the minimum recording unit, the time of the message is counted as a minimum recording unit. If the remaining recording time of the inserted "Memory Stick" is less than that of the minimum recording unit, you cannot add a message or a folder in the "Memory Stick". The minimum recording unit in each recording mode ST STLP SP LP 8 seconds 8 seconds 8 seconds 22 seconds B Other Operations Formatting the Memory You can format the built-in memory and a "Memory Stick Duo" or "Memory Stick PRO Duo" inserted in the MEMORY STICK slot. Formatting will delete all the data recorded in the memory including images and other data. Before formatting, check the data in the memory. Tip Because a commercially available "Memory Stick" has already been formatted at the factory, you do not need to format a "Memory Stick" before the first use. 1 Press b (MENU), and select (Erase) by pressing v/V, and then press Nx. The cursor moves to the Erase menu. 2 Press v/V to select "Format" and press Nx. The window for selecting the memory to be formatted is displayed. Note When the "Memory Stick" is not inserted, this window does not appear. Skip to step 4. 3 Press v/V to select the media ("Built-In" or "Memory Stick") that you want to format and press Nx. The window for executing format is displayed. 4 Press v/V to select "Execute" and press Nx. The confirmation window is displayed. 5 Press v/V to select "Yes" and press Nx. Formatting of the selected media starts. 6 Press xSTOP to return to the normal display. After formatting, 5 folders (FOLDER01 to FOLDER05) are automatically made in the memory in the same way when you insert batteries for the first time after purchasing. To cancel formatting Select "Cancel" in step 4 or "NO" in step 5. Note You cannot format when the write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" is set to "LOCK". Using the "Digital Voice Editor" Software By connecting the IC recorder to your computer, you can use the "Digital Voice Editor" software to do the following: • Saving the IC recorder messages on your computer's hard disk. • Transferring the PC messages back to the IC recorder. • Playing or editing the messages on your computer. • Sending a voice e-mail message using MAPI e-mail software. • Transcribing your IC recorder message using Dragon NaturallySpeaking® speech-recognition software (not supplied). For the details, see the supplied "Digital Voice Editor 2" software operating instructions. Connection Use the USB connecting cable supplied to connect the USB connectors of the IC recorder and your computer. To USB connector To USB connector USB connecting cable IC Recorder (supplied) PC When the unit is connected to the PC, "PC Connect" appears on the display window and you can recognize the IC recorder with your PC. Tip When you connect the unit to your PC, the built-in memory is recognized as an IC recorder and the "Memory Stick" is recognized as a removable disk. You can use Windows Explorer to display the data stored in the built-in memory or "Memory Stick". When playing, editing, or saving a message, however, please make sure to use the supplied Digital Voice Editor. To set the clock of the unit automatically Set "Date&Time" in the menu to "Automatic" and connect the unit to the PC after the Digital Voice Editor is started. The clock of the unit is automatically set according to the internal clock of your PC. System requirements Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum requirements. • IBM PC/AT or compatible - CPU: 266MHz Pentium® II processor or higher - RAM: 64MB or more - Hard disk space: 70MB or more depending on the size and number of sound files you store - CD-ROM drive - USB port - Sound board: Sound Blaster 16 compatible - Display: High color (16 bits) or more and 800 x 480 dots or more • OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005/Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004/ Windows® XP Media Center Edition/Windows® XP Professional/Windows® XP Home Edition/ Windows® 2000 Professional/Windows® Millennium Edition/Windows® 98 Second Edition standard installation (You cannot use this software with Windows® 98, Windows® 95 or Windows® NT.) Notes • You cannot use the software with a Macintosh machine. • A handmade computer, a computer whose operating system is installed or upgraded by the user, or a computer with multi-boot operating environment are not supported. B Other Information Precautions On power • Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries. On safety • Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. On handling • Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. On noise • Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. • Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording. On maintenance • To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. If you place a magnetic card near the speaker of the unit, the card may be affected by the magnet of the speaker and may become unusable. Please keep a magnetic card away from the unit. 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 recorded messages on a tape recorder or to a computer, etc. On system limitations of the IC recorder There are some system limitations of the unit. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the unit. You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time. • If you record messages in a mixture of ST, STLP, SP and LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum ST mode recording time to the maximum LP mode recording time. • There may be other formatted data (for example, images) in the memory. • Since you need the minimum recording unit to record a message even shorter than the minimum recording unit, the actual total recording time may become shorter than the maximum recording time of the IC recorder. • The maximum recording time varies depending on the number of folders or messages. • No more recording can be made when 999 messages each have been recorded in a folder. • Due to the limitation of the IC recording system mentioned above, the sum of the total recorded time in the counter (elapsed time) and the remaining time becomes shorter than the maximum recording time of the IC recorder. You cannot divide a message. • You cannot divide a message in a folder which has 999 messages. • If you divide messages frequently, the unit may become unable to divide a message. If an Error Message is displayed If the following error messages are displayed, do the remedies described here. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Alarm already set for the same time. • You set the alarm to play back a message at the date and time previously set on another message. Change the alarm setting. Battery Low • Batteries are weak. Replace batteries with new ones. When the remaining batteries are short, you cannot erase a message or format the memory. Data not supported • The file is not supported by the unit, or the file itself is corrupted. File not supported • The unit does not support the file type of the selected message. You cannot play back or edit the file. Folder/File is protected. • Messages have been set to "Read-only" in the computer. You cannot edit or erase "Read-only" messages and folders. Remove the check for "Readonly" under "Properties" of files. Maximum Folders • Because there are already the maximum number of folders in the selected drive, you cannot add a folder. Delete some unnecessary folders. Or switch to the drive with sufficient memory space. Maximum Messages: Folder Full • Because there are already 999 messages in the selected folder, you cannot add a message. Erase some messages before adding or dividing a message. Memory Full • The remaining memory of the built-in memory or the "Memory Stick" is too small. Erase some messages before recording. Memory Stick Error • Insert the "Memory Stick" again. After inserting, if this message is displayed again, the inserted "Memory Stick" may be out of order. Memory Stick is locked. • The write-protect switch on the inserted "Memory Stick" is set to "LOCK". You cannot record, edit or format in this condition. Slide the switch to the writable position. No Folder/Message • The selected folder does not have any messages. Or, the selected drive does not have any folders. Without messages or folders, you cannot set the alarm or do other operations. Only one folder remains. • You cannot erase the last folder remained in the drive. Past date and time. • You set the alarm at the past date and time. Set the alarm at an appropriate date and time. Please format with the unit. • You cannot use the "Memory Stick" formatted with other devices . Use the "Format" in the menu to format the "Memory Stick". Power Supply Problem • An AC power adaptor that is not compatible with the IC recorder is connected. Make sure to use the AC power adaptor for the unit (not supplied). Or insert the batteries. Replace Batteries • Batteries are weak. Replace batteries with new ones. Read-only Memory Stick • The "Memory Stick" has been set to "Read-only". You cannot edit or erase messages of a "Read-only" "Memory Stick". Release the "Read-only" setting. System Error • The IC recorder failed in memory access because the memory is corrupted or a system error occurred. Specifications Recording media Built-in flash memory 32MB/"Memory Stick Duo", Stereo/Monaural recording Recording time • ST: 1 hours 25 minutes • STLP: Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes • SP: Approx. 4 hours 20 minutes • LP: Approx. 11 hours 45 minutes Frequency range • ST: 60 Hz - 13,500 Hz • STLP: 60 Hz - 7,000 Hz • SP: 60 Hz - 7,000 Hz • LP: 60 Hz - 3,500 Hz Speaker approx. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.) dia. Power output 350 mW Input/Output • Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) - input for plug in power, minimum input level 0.6 mV, 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone • Headphones jack (minijack, stereo) - output for 8 - 300 ohms headphones • USB connector • "Memory Stick Duo" slot • DC IN 3V jack Playback speed control (DPC) +100% to -50% Power requirements Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3 V DC Dimensions (w/h/d) (not including projecting parts and controls) 36.6 × 107.5 × 16.9 mm (1 1/2 × 4 1/4 × 11/16 in.) Mass (including batteries) 96 g (3.4 oz) Supplied accessories Operating instructions (For the IC recorder (1)/For the application software (1)) Stereo headphones (1) (excluding Europe) USB connecting cable (1) Application Software (CD-ROM) (1) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) Carrying pouch (1) Dragon NaturallySpeaking® Preferred (Version 8.0) CD-ROM(1) supplied only with ICD-MX20VTP sold in the USA Optional accessories Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80/Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10, ECM-TL1/ Audio connecting cable RK-G134HG, RKG135HG, RK-G136HG, RK-G139HG (excluding Europe)/AC power adaptor ACE30HG (excluding the models for Korea, the People's Republic of China, Australia, and New Zealand),/"Memory Stick Duo" MSHM32N (32 MB), MSH-M64N (64 MB), MSHM128N (128 MB)/"Memory Stick PRO Duo" MSX-M256S (256 MB), MSX-M1GST (1 GB)/ High Speed "Memory Stick PRO Duo" MSXM256N (256 MB), MSX-M512N (512 MB), MSXM1GN (1 GB), MSX-M2GN (2 GB) /PC Card Adaptor for Memory Stick MSAC-PC3 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. Trademarks • "Memory Stick" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate Memory Stick" is the trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and Outlook are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the USA and other countries. Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Portion Copyright ©1995 Microsoft Corporation • Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the USA and other countries. • Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. • NaturallySpeaking, Dragon Systems are trademarks owned by ScanSoft, Inc. and are registered in the United States and/or other countries. • All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, "™" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft® DirectX® ©2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.