Sony ICD PX720 Operating Instructions
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digital instructions the user 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-PX720 - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD-PX720. You cannot connect other IC recorders. GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 4
a Power Source 16 Setting the clock using the menu...16 Turning the IC Recorder On or Off.......18 Turning the power off 18 Turning the power on 18 Recording Recording Messages 19 Selecting the Recording Mode 22 Selecting a Folder 24 Setting the Microphone Sensitivity.....25 Starting to - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 5
Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor Software 66 System requirements 68 Installing the software 69 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 72 Referring to the help files 73 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 74 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 75 Error messages 82 System - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 6
Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied 85 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 86 Precautions 87 Specifications 88 Index 90 GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 7
Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) USB connecting cable (1) Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) Stereo headphones* (1) Carrying pouch* (1) Operating Instructions * The stereo headphones, carrying pouch are - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 8
in parentheses for details. Front Built-in microphones (19) Operation indicator (15, 19, 36, 64) Display window (9) DIVIDE button (29, 54) REC/PAUSE button (19, 21) - (review/fast backward) button (36, 37, 58) (stop) button (20, 37, 47, 59) Speaker (microphone) jack (30 - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 9
Rear Display window Battery compartment (12) HOLD switch (18, 56) (USB) connector (72, 85) Folder indicator Displays the folder ( , , , , or ) you have selected. Microphone sensitivity Displays the microphone sensitivity. (high): To record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. ( - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 10
date is displayed with the REC DATE indicator. REMAIN indicator When the IC recorder is in the recording mode, the remaining recording time is displayed with the REMAIN indicator, or when the IC recorder is in the playback/stop mode, the remaining time of the current message is displayed with - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 11
when the easy search function is set to "ON" in the menu. DPC indicator Appears when the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function is set to "ON" in the menu. Total number of messages in the folder/DPC setting Elapsed time/ Remaining time/ Recorded or Recording date and time indication/Message 11GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 12
Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. 2 Insert LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. Inserting the batteries 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. If the - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 13
the old batteries with new ones. : "LO BATT" appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. Battery life*1 When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries (with continuos use) Recording SHQ*3 mode HQ*4 Recording Approx. 30 hr. Approx. 30 hr. Playback*2 through speaker Approx. 13 - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 14
hr. : hours)� When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteries (with continuos use) Recording SHQ*3 mode HQ*4 Recording Approx. 20 hr. Approx. 20 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 - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 15
Getting Started Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data when "ACCESS" appears in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in orange. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the batteries or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 16
then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Setting the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu. 1 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. 2 Press - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 17
the computer connected to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is started. When you select "MANUAL," the year section flashes. (12-hour display)" is set, "AM" or "PM" appears in the display window. Note If you do not press PLAY/STOP•ENTER within one minute of - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 18
turning the power off. Turning the power off Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode. "HOLD" flashes. The IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. Turning the power on Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. The - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 19
-, + Built-in microphones Operation indicator PLAY/ STOP• ENTER Display window Recording mode Current message number Counter display* Remaining memory indicator * The display selected using the DISPLAY/MENU button appears. Recording 1 Select a folder. Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to enter - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 20
disconnect the USB AC adaptor. Doing so may damage the data. Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 13). To avoid replacing batteries - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 21
" flashes in the display window. release pause and resume recording Press REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press (stop).) review the current recording instantly Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Recording stops and playback starts from - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 22
to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. DISPLAY/ MENU -, + PLAY/ STOP• ENTER 2 Press - or + to select "MODE," then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. You can select the recording mode in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped. The recording mode is set to "SHQ" when you - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 23
super high-quality sound. 4 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. To record with better sound quality, select the HQ or SHQ mode. Note You cannot set the recording mode while recording. Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. SHQ mode HQ mode SP mode - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 24
enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. DISPLAY/ MENU -, + PLAY/ STOP• ENTER 2 Press - or + to select "FOLDER," then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Five folders ( , , , , or ) have been already made for you when you purchase the IC recorder. Select one of these folders in - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 25
Microphone Sensitivity 4 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. DISPLAY/ MENU -, + PLAY/ STOP• ENTER You can set the microphone sensitivity in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording. The microphone sensitivity is set to " " when you purchase the - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 26
1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press - or + to select "SENS," then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 3 Press - or + to select " ," or " ," then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. : To record at meetings or in a quiet and/or spacious place. : To - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 27
to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Recording DISPLAY/ MENU REC/ PAUSE -, + PLAY/ STOP• ENTER You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to "ON," to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 28
REC/PAUSE. " " and "VOR" appear in the display window. The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and "VOR" and "PAUSE" flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. To cancel the VOR function Set "VOR" to - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 29
a message in that folder. Once a message is divided, you cannot recombine the divided messages using the IC recorder. To combine the divided messages, use the supplied application software. You cannot divide a message at the very beginning (0.5 seconds from the beginning) of the message. When - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 30
or other equipment To the (microphone) jack REC/ PAUSE 1 Connect an external microphone or other equipment to the (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. The built-in microphones are automatically cut off. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 31
IC recorder. Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. When the recording mode is set to "HQ" or "SHQ," and a stereo microphone is used, you can record sound in stereo. Recommended microphones You can use the Sony - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 32
REC/ PAUSE -, + PLAY/ STOP• ENTER During playback of Message 3 Message 3 Message 4 After adding a recording Message 3 Message 4 Added recording 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. When "REC-OP" in the menu is set to "ADD," you - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 33
will be recorded in the same recording mode. If 10 minutes have passed after step 6, you must start the procedure again from the beginning. 5 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. 6 When the message to be added is played back, press REC/PAUSE. " " and "ADD" will flash and the IC recorder stops - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 34
Message 2 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu window will be displayed. When "REC-OP" in the menu is set to "OVER," you can add an overwrite recording after a selected point in a recorded message. The remainder of the message after the selected point is deleted. 2 Press - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 35
in the same recording mode. If 10 minutes have passed after step 6, you must start the procedure again from the beginning. 5 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. 6 When the message to be overwritten is played back, press REC/PAUSE. " " and "OVER" will flash and the IC recorder stops in the - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 36
Playback Playing Back Messages Operation indicator DISPLAY/ MENU -, + (headphone) jack Display window Selected message number VOL +, - Total messages in a folder PLAY/STOP• ENTER Counter display* * The display selected using the DISPLAY/MENU button appears. 1 Select a folder. Press - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 37
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 first. This is useful to check one word forward or - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 38
5 seconds and the operation indicator lights up in green. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) When "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 "END" is flashing, the messages are played back rapidly - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 39
Playing back a message repeatedly During playback, press and hold PLAY/STOP•ENTER until " " appears. The selected message will be played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press PLAY/STOP•ENTER again. Playing Back All Messages in a Folder Continuously - the Continuous Play DISPLAY/ - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 40
1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press - or + to select "ON," then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 2 Press - or + to select "CONT," then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 4 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. 40GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 41
Playing Back a Specified Section Repeatedly - A-B Repeat A-B PLAY/STOP• ENTER 1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify the starting point A. "A-B B" flashes. 2 Press (repeat) A-B again to specify the finishing point B. " " and "A-B" are displayed and the specified section is played back - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 42
Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. DISPLAY/ MENU -, + PLAY/ STOP• ENTER speed in the menu. The message is played back in natural tones thanks to the digital processing function. 2 Press - or + to select "DPC," then press PLAY/ - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 43
by 10% for + setting and by 5% for - setting. 5 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. To resume normal playback Set "DPC" to "OFF" in step 3. Recording with Other Equipment To audio input Tape recorder, connector etc. To (headphone) jack PLAY/ STOP• ENTER Playback 43GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 44
to the audio input connector (minijack, stereo) of other equipment using an audio connecting cable*. 1 Connect the (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (stereo minijack) of other equipment using an audio connecting cable*. 2 Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER to start playback - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 45
alarm. 2 Enter the alarm setting mode. Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press - or + to select "ALARM," then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. (If the has not been set or no message has been recorded in the selected folder. Playback 45GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 46
alarm. "ALARM ON" will be displayed. 5 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. The setting process is finished and "" (alarm indicator) appears in the display window. 46GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 47
be played back. (If you have selected "B-ONLY," only the alarm will sound.) During playback, "ALARM" will flash in the display window. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically at the beginning of that message. To listen to the same message again Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER, and - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 48
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 - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 49
in the menu, the message is not erased. Erasing messages one by one ERASE You can erase unwanted messages, retaining all other messages when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 50
1 Press ERASE while you are playing back the message you want to erase or press and hold ERASE during the stop mode. A beep will sound and the message number and "ERASE" will flash. To cancel erasing Press (stop) before step 2. To erase another message Proceed with the same steps again from the - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 51
menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Editing Messages DISPLAY/ MENU -, + PLAY/ STOP• ENTER 3 Press - or + to select "ALL ERASE," then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 1 Select the folder containing the messages you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. 4 Press - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 52
you want to move. 2 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. DISPLAY/ MENU -, + PLAY/ STOP• ENTER You can move the recorded messages to another folder. 3 Press - or + to select "MOVE," then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The destination - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 53
folder, the original message in the previous folder will be deleted. 5 Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. Note If 99 messages have been recorded in the folder to which you want to move a message, you cannot move it. To cancel moving the message Press (stop) before step 4. Dividing a Message - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 54
, artist name, and file name. Once a message is divided, you cannot re-combine divided messages using the IC recorder. To combine the divided messages, use the supplied application software. If you divide a message frequently, the unit may become unable to divide the message further. If you - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 55
To play the divided message Press - or + to display the message number, as the divided messages now each have message numbers. Preventing Accidental Operation - the HOLD Function Editing Messages 55GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 56
alarm playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press (stop). When the IC recorder is in the recording/ recording pause, stop, or playback modes, you can select elapsed time, remaining time (REMAIN), recorded date (REC DATE), or recorded time (REC DATE) to be displayed in the display window. 56GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 57
time: Displays the remaining recording time of the IC recorder. Recorded date: Displays the date when the IC recorder started recording the current message. Recorded time: Displays the time when the IC recorder started recording the current message. While the IC recorder is in the playback/stop - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 58
Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 Press and hold DISPLAY/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. DISPLAY/ MENU -, + PLAY/ STOP• ENTER 2 Press - or + to select the menu item for which you want to make setting, then press PLAY/ - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 59
(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 display of the stop mode. To return to the previous window Press DISPLAY/MENU during menu mode. 59GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 60
MOVE ALARM FOLDER Settings Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode LP, SP, HQ, SHQ , ON, OFF ON, OFF ON (-50% to +100%), OFF ON, OFF ON, OFF ON (ADD - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 61
mode. Sets the microphone sensitivity. 25 *: To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or spacious place. : To record dictation, or record in a noisy place. Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. 27 ON: Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 62
Menu items DPC EASY-S CONT Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function. 42 ON: You can adjust the speed of the playback in CONT function is activated. OFF*: A message is played back and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message. 62GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 63
. 32, 34 Sets the clock. 15 AUTO*: When the IC recorder is connected to a computer that is running the Digital Voice Editor, the clock will be automatically adjusted according to that computer. MANUAL: You can set the clock manually by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 64
or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes. OFF: The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during operation. Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or flashes even if "LED" is set to "OFF." All messages in the selected - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 65
Menu items ALARM FOLDER Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Sets the alarm. 45 ON: To set the alarm, select "ON" and set the date, time or day of the week, or choose "DAILY" for playback. B-ONLY: Only the alarm will sound when the alarm time comes. B-PLAY*: The selected message will - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 66
Utilizing Your Computer Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software What You Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor Software The Digital Voice Editor software allows you to transfer messages that you have recorded using the IC recorder to your computer. You can save them on your computer, play - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 67
the user name of the IC recorder, changing alarm settings, etc., on your computer. Using the CD Recording Tool for the Digital Voice Editor, you can play tracks of a CD in the computer's CD drive, and save CD tracks onto the PC hard disk in a file format that the Digital Voice Editor supports - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 68
Microsoft® Windows® operating systems Display: High color (16bit) or more and 800x480 dots or more Internet access for Voice Mail function and CD database service Note The following systems are not supported: Any operating system other than the ones indicated above Personally assembled PCs or - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 69
the Digital Voice Editor software. When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows® 2000 Professional, make sure to log on Windows as the user name of "Administrator." When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows Vista® Home Basic/Windows Vista® Home Premium/Windows Vista - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 70
"Memory Stick Voice Editor 1.0/1.1/1.2/2.0" software. The Digital Voice Editor will not work properly. With the supplied software, you can save or edit the messages in the "Memory Stick." 1 Make sure that the IC recorder is not connected, then turn on your computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 71
the software, follow the steps below. For Windows 2000 or Windows XP 1 Click [Start], select [Settings], [Control Panel], then [Add or Remove Programs] or [Add/Remove Applications]. 2 Select [Digital Voice Editor 3] from the list and click [Remove] or [Change/ Remove]. 3 Follow the instructions on - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 72
click [Uninstall a Program] from the category. 2 Select [Digital Voice Editor 3] from the list and click [Uninstall]. 3 Click [Continue] in the [User Account control] window. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Note If you wish to move the software to another drive or directory after it is - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 73
Notes Be sure to install the Digital Voice Editor software before connecting the IC recorder to your computer. Otherwise, a message like [Found New Hardware Wizard] may appear when you connect the IC recorder to your computer. In this case, click [Cancel]. Do not connect more than two USB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 74
On the Windows screen, left-click "Safely Remove Hardware" on the taskbar, and click "Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device." On the Macintosh screen, drag the "IC RECORDER" on the desktop to "Trash" and drop it there. For details on disconnecting the IC recorder, refer to the operating instructions - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 75
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. IC recorder Symptom Remedy The IC recorder cannot be Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 76
. Set "VOR" to "OFF" in the menu (page 61). Noise is heard. 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 PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 77
mode, and recording mode) (page 60). The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied Digital Voice Editor software. The IC recorder requires a certain battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder. Troubleshooting 77GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 78
is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described on page 68. Depending on the USB connector position, the IC recorder may not be recognized. If this happens, try another connector. Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. 78GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 79
system that the Digital Voice Editor software does not support. In Windows Vista® Ultimate/Windows Vista® Business/ Windows Vista® Home Premium/Windows Vista® Home Basic/Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 2 or higher - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 80
. (Refer to the instruction manual of the computer.) The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the "Increase Volume" feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder. You cannot play back a message whose file format the Digital Voice Editor software does not support. Depending on the file - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 81
inside the IC recorder may be damaged. There may be conflict between the software and other driver or application. Do not install the "Memory Stick Voice Editor" software and the Digital Voice Editor Ver. 2x software after you installed the Digital Voice Editor software. The Digital Voice Editor - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 82
with new ones. The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient. Erase some messages before recording. As there are already 99 messages in the current folder, you cannot record a new message. Erase some messages before recording. As there are already 99 messages in the folder - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 83
Error message OFF REC-OP ERR ACCESS ERR 01 - ERR 05 Cause/Remedy You cannot add a recording or overwrite a recording because "REC-OP" is set to "OFF." Set it to "ON." A system error other than the above has occurred. Take out the batteries and insert them again (page 12). Troubleshooting 83GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 84
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 SHQ, HQ, SP or LP modes, the - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 85
not supplied) To (USB) connector USB AC adaptor (not supplied) 1 Connect the supplied USB connecting cable to the (USB) connector of the IC recorder. 2 Connect a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to the USB connecting cable. 3 Connect the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet. Additional Information You - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 86
the AC outlet. the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the AC outlet. Doing so may damage the data. If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, the start-up window may be displayed for an extended period of time. This - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 87
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 have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Additional Information 87GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 88
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. 88GB Specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) 1 GB (approx. 989 MB =1,037,565,952 - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 89
Power output 300 mW Input/Output Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) input for plug in power, minimum input level 0.5 mV, 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) output for 8 - 300 ohms headphones USB connector High-Speed USB compatible Playback speed - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 90
indicator 13 Battery life 13 Beep 64 Built-in microphones 19 C Connecting the IC recorder to your computer 72 Continuous Play 39 Cue 37 D Digital Voice Editor 7, 66 Dividing a message 28, 53 DPC (the Digital Pitch Control function 42, 60, 62 E Easy Search 37, 62 Editing Messages 49 - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 91
12 R Rechargeable battery 7, 12, 14 Recording from a telephone 31 Recording Messages 19 Recording mode 22, 61 Recording time 23 Recording with an external microphone....30 Recording with other equipment 43 Review 37 S Setting the clock 15 SHQ 13, 22, 23, 61 Software 66 SP 13, 22, 23, 61 - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 92
T Troubleshooting 75 U USB AC Adaptor 85 V VOR function 27, 61 92GB - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 93
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Media, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. "LPEC" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. US are not mentioned in each case in this manual. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft DirectX Runtime - Sony ICD PX720 | Operating Instructions - Page 94
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