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    IC Recorder Operating Instructions ICD-SX25/SX35/SX45/SX55 © 2004 Sony Corporation
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    installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Model Responsible Party Address Telephone Number : SONY : ICD-SX25 : Sony
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    software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. • The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD-SX25/SX35/SX45/ SX55. You cannot connect other IC recorders Laboratories. • NaturallySpeaking, Dragon Systems are trademarks owned by manual. The "Digital Voice Editor" uses software
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    from Other Equipment 16 Recording with Other Equipment 17 Playing Back Messages 18 Using the Display Window 23 Selecting the Display Mode 26 Turning off the Display 28 Various Ways of Playback Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - Digital Voice Up function 29 Adjusting
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    - HOLD Function 50 Using an Adding Recording 51 Changing the Settings - MENU 52 Using the "Digital Voice Editor" Software 55 Additional Information Precautions ...57 Troubleshooting 58 Error Messages of the IC Recorder 61 System Limitations 63 Specifications ...64 Index to Parts and Controls
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    BGetting Started Step 1: Installing the Batteries 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. 2 Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated. Clock setting display appears
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    : Replace both of the two batteries with new ones. m : The unit will stop operation. Battery life* (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG)) Recording mode: ST (Stereo) STLP SP LP In recording: Approx. 12 hr. Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 20 hr. In playback: Approx. 9 hr. Approx
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    Clock You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries lever (x•B). The date and time setting window is displayed. The year digits will flash. 4 Set the date. 1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the
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    will flash. 5 Set the time. 1 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the digits of the hour. 2 Press the jog lever (x•B). The minute digits will flash. 3 Set the minute. 4 Press the jog lever (x•B). The menu mode will be displayed again. Note If you do not press the jog lever (x•B)
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    1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4 Recorded after the last Maximum recording time recorded message The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. You can record messages for the maximum recording time in a single folder. Recording modes*: ST STLP SP LP ICD-SX25 1 hr. 25 min
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    1 Select the folder. Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, or C) in which you wish to record messages. Selected folder Basic Operations 2 Start recording. Built-in microphone 1 Press zREC/REC PAUSE button. You do not need to keep pressing zREC/REC PAUSE while
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    . If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record you will record in the same folder. Other operations To pause recording* release pause and resume recording review the current recording instantly review during recording Do this Press zREC/REC PAUSE. During
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    stereo mode without regard to the DIRECTNL switch "ON"/ "OFF" position. For details of recording modes, see page 53. DIRECTNL Recording a sound not centering on a specific direction (alldirectional recording) Slide the DIRECTNL switch to "OFF" position. Selecting the sensitivity of the built-in
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    to the sound - Advanced VOR function You can set the VOR (voice operated recording) function in the menu. With VOR set to "on", recording starts when the recorder detects sound, and "VOR" appears in the display window. The recording pauses when no sound is detected, and "VOR PAUSE" appears. You
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    will flash in the display window regardless of the display mode (page 26). When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and "FULL" will be displayed with an alarm sound. To continue recording, first erase some of the messages (page 36). Note When you set the BEEP (page 54) to "OFF
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    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
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    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 input connector (minijack, stereo) of other equipment. mini-plug (stereo) mini-plug (stereo) Tape recorder, etc. Basic Operations 17GB
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    message, start from step 1. When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from step 3. 1 Select the folder. Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, or C) in which you wish to play messages.
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    sound quality as follows: • To listen from headphones Connect the stereo headphones supplied or stereo headphones (not supplied) mentioned in the "Specifications" (page 64) as optional accessories to the i (headphones) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. •To listen from an
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    the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound-Digital Voice Up function When you slide the VOICE UP switch to "ON", low-level part of a recorded message is amplified, allowing you to hear even small voices more easily. By adjusting the overall recording to its optimum level, you can make
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    . 10 seconds by pressing the jog lever up (>) once. This function is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording. Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) • To search forward (Cue): Keep pressing the jog lever up (>) during playback and release it at the point you wish
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    Playing Back Messages (continued) Playing back all messages in a folder continuously - Continuous Play When the CONT (page 54) is set to "on" in the menu, you can play back all the messages in a folder continuously. You can change the setting during playback. Playing back a message repeatedly -
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    18) 9 Repeat play indicator (22, 33) Appears while a message or a specific portion (A-B) of the message is played back repeatedly. 0 Bookmark indicator (32) is set for a message. qa Counter /Remaining time indication /Recording date and time indication / Current time indication (26) The display
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    setting the menu In menu setting mode, the menu items and current setting are displayed. You can change the setting while it is flashing. LP recording mode is being selected. MODE menu In alarm or clock setting, the date and time setting display appears. "May 10, 2004" is being selected. 24GB
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    Basic Operations xRemain indications When the battery or memory runs out, the remain indications flash in the display. Display examples When the remain time becomes shorter than 1 minute xError messages The error messages or error numbers will be displayed (page 62). When an access error occurs
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    Selecting the Display Mode You can select the display mode for stop, recording and playback modes. > 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU. MENU The menu mode will be displayed. x•B . 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select "
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    , the current date. (If the clock has not been set, "--Y--M-D" will be displayed.) x REC TIME (recorded time) In the playback and playback pause modes, the time the current message was recorded. In the recording mode, the current time. (If the clock has not been set, "--:--" will be displayed.) 27GB
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    Selecting the Display Mode (continued) Turning off the Display The unit is not equipped with the power button. The display always appears on the window, which almost will not influence the battery life. To turn off the display, slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode.
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    the inaudible low-level part of a recorded message and adjusting the overall recording to its optimum level (Digital Voice Up function). This function is useful to hear a meeting with each speaker's voice more audible. VOICE UP During playback or stop, slide the VOICE UP switch to "ON". The message
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    playback between twice the normal speed (+100%) and half the normal speed (-50%). The message is played back in natural tone thanks to the digital processing function. Jog lever DPC (>/./x•B/MENU) Playing back a message rapidly or slowly Slide the DPC switch to "ON". "FAST" or "SLOW" flashes for
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    Various Ways of Playback Setting the playback speed You can set the playback speed when the DPC switch is set to "ON". The setting for the playback speed holds effective until you change the setting. 1 Turn the jog lever toward MENU to display the menu mode. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.)
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    Adding a Bookmark You can add a bookmark at a point in a message and use it during playback. You can add only one bookmark in each message. DIVIDE/ (bookmark) ERASE Jog lever (>/./x•B) During playback or stop, press DIVIDE/ than 1 second. A bookmark is added and the bookmark indicator ( )
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    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. Various Ways of Playback A-B (repeat)/ PRIORITY x STOP Jog lever (x•B) 1 During playback, press A-B (repeat)/PRIORITY
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    or LP; see page 53) 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" (page 58). Built-in microphone OPR indicator zREC/REC PAUSE xSTOP Adding
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    PAUSE briefly. The "REC" is displayed. "OVER" flashes on the display window and the OPR indicator flashes in red. 2 Press zREC/REC PAUSE to start recording. The display returns to the display mode set in the menu and the OPR indicator turns red. 3 Press xSTOP to stop the
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    messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. ERASE xSTOP Jog lever (FOLDER) Erasing Messages one by one You can erase unnecessary messages only. When a message
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    Editing Messages 1 Press ERASE while playing back the message you want to erase or press ERASE for more than 1 second during stop mode. The message number and "ERASE" will flash while the first and last 5 seconds of the message are played back 10 times. 2 Press ERASE while the message is being
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    (Continued) Erasing All Messages in a Folder You can erase all recorded messages in a folder. 1 Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER for 10 seconds. 3 While "ALL ERASE" is flashing, press ERASE. All the recorded messages contained in the folder are deleted. The folder itself will not be deleted. To cancel
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    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 a message until the total number of messages in the folder becomes 99. Notes • You need a certain amount of space
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    or playing back a message, press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) at the point you want to divide. • When you press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) during recording: The new message number is added at the point you pressed the button, and the new message number and "DIVIDE" flash for 3 seconds. The message
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    , the following procedures will erase the bookmark. To combine messages, redo the procedures. • You cannot combine messages of different recording modes. 1 Press xSTOP to stop the IC recorder. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display the number of the second of the two messages you want
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    Moving Messages to a Different Folder You can move the recorded messages to another folder. When you move a message to The message is moved to the destination folder. Messages are sorted in order of the recorded date and time or the number of the priority marks in the folder. To cancel moving the message
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    Editing Messages Adding Priority Mark(s) - Priority Mark Function Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order of recording. By adding priority marks (★) to important messages, you can renumber the messages in the order of their priority. There are four levels the most important
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    same number of priority marks in a folder, these messages are sorted by the recorded date and time (The oldest one comes first). Message 2 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
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    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. Other Functions Jog lever (>/./x•B/MENU) 1 Select the message you want to play back. For more information about selecting the
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    play back on a desired date 1Press the jog lever (x•B) while "DATE" is displayed. The year digits will flash. 2Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the year digits and press the jog lever (x•B). The month digits will flash. 3Set the month and the day in sequence, then press the jog lever
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    Select the alarm time. 1Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the hour digits, and press the jog lever (x•B). The minute digit will flash. 2Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select the minute digits, and press the jog lever (x•B). 5 Select the alarm playback. Press the jog lever up or
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    will be played back. • If the alarm time comes during recording, the alarm will sound after the recording is finished. "," 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
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    Turning off the OPR Indicator (LED) During recording and playback, the OPR (operation) indicator lights or flashes. You can set the OPR indicator to turn off even in operation. OPR indicator Jog lever (>/./x•B/
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    Preventing Accidental Operation - HOLD Function HOLD switch Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. "HOLD" will flash for 3 seconds, indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked. When the HOLD function is activated during stop, all the display will be turned off after "
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    will be displayed in the display window. 2 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select "REC-OP", then press the jog lever (x•B). The adding recording window will be displayed. 3 Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select "on", then press the jog lever (x•B). The setting is changed. 4 Press
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    Changing the Settings - MENU You can use the menu to change the IC recorder settings. During playback and recording, the menu items to be displayed are limited. Follow the procedures below to display the menu and change the settings: 1 Turn the jog lever toward
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    place. Displays the window to change the display mode (COUNTER*). See page 26. OK/OK/OK Displays the window to set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. on: The VOR function is activated. Recording starts when the unit detects sound and stops when no OK/-/OK sound is heard, eliminating
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    can play back all messages in a folder continuously. OK/OK/- Playback stops at the end of each message. Displays the window to set the adding recording mode (on/OFF*). See page 51. OK/-/- Displays the window to set the clock (04Y1M1D*). See page 8. OK/-/- on*: OFF: A beep will sound to
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    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 To USB connector of your computer
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    Using the "Digital Voice Editor" Software - MENU (continued) System requirements Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum requirements. • (You cannot use this software with Windows® 98, Windows® 95 or Windows® NT.) Notes • You cannot use the software with a Macintosh machine.
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    , benzine or thinner. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your
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    Troubleshooting Before taking the unit 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 unit does not •The batteries have been inserted with incorrect operate. polarity (page
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    is difficult to hear small sound of a recorded message, slide VOICE UP to "ON". Playback sound may become more audible. Recording level is •This unit is designed to automatically adjust unstable (when the recording level when recording meetings, recording music, etc.). etc., and is not suitable
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    Troubleshooting the supplied "Digital Voice Editor" software. The remaining Sony alkaline batteries LR03(SG)). The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit. •Take out the batteries and insert them again (page 6). Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service
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    past. Check it and set the appropriate date and time. "Err ACCESS" •The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then insert the batteries. "ERR DATA" •The file is not supported by the "Digital Voice Editor" software, or the file itself is corrupted. "FULL" •The remaining memory of the IC
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    Troubleshooting (continued) If an error message with a number is displayed If the following error display appears, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Error number Cause "ERR 01" "ERR 02" "ERR 03" "ERR 04" "ERR 05" The IC recorder cannot access the memory or cannot format the memory. The IC
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    some system limitations of the unit. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the unit. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record •If you record messages in a mixture of ST, messages up to the STLP, SP and LP modes, the recordable time maximum recording varies from the maximum ST mode
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    Specifications Recording media Built-in flash memory 32 MB (ICD-SX25) / 64 MB (ICD-SX35) /128 MB (ICD-SX45), 256 MB (ICD- SX55) Stereo/Monaural recording Recording time See page 10. Software (CD-ROM) × 1 LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries x 2*/ Carrying pouch x 1* (*For the ICD-SX25
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    3 DIRECTNL (directional) switch (13) 4 VOICE UP (Digital Voice Up) switch (29) 5 DPC ON/OFF switch (30) 6 Display window (23) 7 ERASE button (36) 8 DIVIDE/ (bookmark) button (32, 39) 9 A-B (repeat)/PRIORITY button (33, 43) 0 OPR (operation) indicator (11, 19) qa zREC (record) /REC PAUSE button (11
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    Index to Parts and Controls (continued) Rear qg Base qh HOLD switch (28, 50) qj Speaker qk Battery compartment (6) ql Clip* w; m (microphone) jack (16) wa USB connector (55) ws DC IN 3V jack (6) (For Korean and the People's Republic of China models, this jack does not exist.) wd Slit for a
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    21 D Digital Voice Editor 55 Digital Voice Up function 20, 29 Display mode 26 Display window 23 Divide 39 DPC (Digital Pitch Control Maximum recording time ......... 10 Menu 31, 45, 49, 52 Message, erasing 36 Message, move 42 Message, playing back ........ 18, 19 Message, recording 10
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    Repeat play 22, 33 Review 12, 21 S Search forward/backward ........ 21 SP mode 7, 10, 53 ST mode 7, 10, 53 STLP mode 7, 10, 53 System limitations 63 System requirements 56 T Turning off the display 28 Turning off the indicator 49 U USB cable 55 V VOICE UP (Digital Voice Up 20, 29 Volume
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IC Recorder
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2004 Sony Corporation
ICD-SX25/SX35/SX45/SX55
Operating Instructions