Display window (10, 11) DIVIDE/ 38) (bookmark) button (30, 33,

(folder)/MENU button

(record/pause) button (21, 24, 25, 26, 28) (stop) button (17, 21, 24, 26, 28, 33, 40, 42, 45, 46) (cue/fast forward) button (34) (play/stop/enter) button (review/fast backward) button (34) VOL (volume) +/ button (23, 33) (repeat) A-B/ (priority) button (33, 37, 45) ERASE button (42) Opning for a handstrap (A handstrap is not supplied.)
(headphone) jack* (23, 34, 77) Built-in microphones (stereo/ directional) (21, 24) Operation indicator (21, 24, 26, 28)
* Connect stereo ear receiver or stereo headphones supplied or not supplied to the (headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean.
Speaker HOLD switch** VUP (Digital Voice Up) switch (36) DPC switch (37) DIRECTNL (directional) switch (23) (microphone) jack (30, 31) (USB) connector (13, 61) Battery compartment (13)
** Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to lock all the functions of all the buttons. During stop, POWER SAVING will be displayed and the display will be turned off to prevent battery power from exhausting.

Display window

Display during playback and stop
Remaining battery/Charging indicator When dry batteries are used, the indicator shows the remaining battery power. While charging the rechargeable batteries an animation appears. Selected message number/Total number of messages in the folder Priority marks Appear(s) when a message is set with priority mark(s). Bookmark indicator Appears when a bookmark is set for a message. Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set for a message. Sound effect indicator Displays the EFFECT setting in the menu. BA1 : The bass sound is reinforced. BA2 : The bass sound is further reinforced.
Operation mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation mode : playback : stop : review/fast backward, cue/fast forward : going backward/forward continuously Folder indicator Elasped time/Remaining time indication/Recording date and time indication Folder name/Message name/Artist name indication
Recording mode indicator Displays the recording mode set using the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode, and displays the current recording mode when the IC recorder is in the playback mode. STHQ : Standard play stereo recording mode with high quality sound ST : Standard play stereo recording mode STLP : Long play stereo recording mode SP : Standard play monaural recording mode LP : Long play monaural recording mode MP3 : MP3 mode (during playback only) Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays the current microphone sensitivity. (high) : To record at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. (low) : To record for dictation or in a noisy place. MAN (manual) : To record with microphone sensitivity set manually. Remaining recording time indication

Approx. 19 hr. Approx. 19 hr. Approx. 17 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Approx. 28 hr. Approx. 24 hr. 30 min.
(hr : hours/min. : minutes) The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder *2 When playing back through the internal speaker with the volume level set to VOL12 *3 STHQ : Stereo high quality recording mode *4 ST : Stereo standard recording mode *5 STLP : Stereo long play recording mode *6 SP : Standard play recording mode *7 LP : Long play recording mode
Step 2: Setting the Clock
1 Select DATE & TIME in the menu.

Press and hold

/MENU. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window.
Press or to select DETAIL MENU and press. Press or to select DATE & TIME and press.
2 Press or to select AUTO

or MANUAL and press.

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 for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 4.
When you selected AUTO, the clock is automatically adjusted using the clock in the computer connected to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is started. When you select MANUAL, proceed to the next steps.

3 Press or to select

07y1m1d and press.

4 Press or

to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press.
EXECUTING. appears and the clock is set.
5 Press to return to the normal

display. Note

If you do not press within one minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the normal display.
Step 3: Preparations Required before Recording

Recording at a meeting

Recording a musical performance
Set MIC SENS to HIGH in the menu (page 49). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to ON to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 23). Set LCF (LOW CUT) to ON in the menu to prevent noise caused by a projector, etc. (page 49).

Set REC LEVEL to MANUAL in the menu (page 50) to record more realistic sound, distinguishing dynamic sound and soft sound. Set LIMITER to ON in the menu (page 54), to prevent distortion when a loud sound is suddenly input.
Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software)
Set MIC SENS to LOW in the menu (page 49). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to ON to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page 23). To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using voice recognition software (not supplied), set REC MODE to STHQ, ST, STLP, or SP (page 49).

Microphone

To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is about an inch (2 - 3cm) from the corner of your mouth. To minimize the sound of your breach in the recordings, do not hold the microphone directly in front of your mouth. To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, avoid recording in a noisy place. You cannot transcribe a message recording the voices of more than one person. You can transcribe the following messages recorded using your IC recorder or files saved on your computer. Messages recorded in the STHQ, ST, STLP or SP mode (DVF) 44.1/16/11kHz 16-bit WAV files saved on the computer
Before you can transcribe recorded messages, you have to create a user file specifically adapted to the sound of your recorded speech. This procedure is called training. For details on training, refer to the help files supplied with the voice recognition software you are using.

Recording Messages

Built-in microphones DIRECTNL OPR indicator

(headphone) jack

Basic Operations
This section explains how to record using the AUTO_AGC* setting, to which the IC recorder is preset at the factory.

* Auto Gain Control

2 Start recording.

Press (record).

1 Select a folder.

Press

/MENU to display the folder selection window. Press or to select the folder in which you want to record messages, and then press.

The OPR indicator lights in red and the window changes to the recording display (page 11). You do not need to press and hold (record) while recording. The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message. Speak into the built-in microphone. 21
3 Press (stop) to stop recording.
The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording.
Tips When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to 999 messages in each folder. By using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software, you can make new folders or delete unnecessary folders (page 57).

To pause recording*

Do this Press (record). During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in red and flashes in the display window. Press (record). Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press (stop.) Press. Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the message just recorded. Press and hold during recording or recording pause. Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound. After you release , playback starts from that point. You can add an overwrite recording from that point.
release pause and resume recording
While the OPR indicator is flashing or is lit in orange, do not remove the batteries or 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 15). To avoid replacing batteries during a long recording session, use the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). The maximum recording time and the number of messages you can make varies, depending on the conditions of use.
review the current recording instantly** review during recording**
* One hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automaticaly released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode. ** You cannot select this function in the manual recording mode.

Monitoring the recording

Connect the stereo ear receiver supplied to the (headphone) jack and monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL + or VOL , but the recording level is fixed.

Selecting the recording mode
Select the recording mode in the REC MODE menu. STHQ : High-quality stereo recording mode; you can record with stereo high-quality sound. ST : Standard play stereo recording mode; you can record with stereo sound. STLP : Long play stereo recording mode; you can record for a longer time with stereo sound. SP : Standard play monaural recording mode; you can record with standard quality sound. LP : Long play monaural recording mode; you can record for a longer time with monaural sound. To record with better sound quality, select the STHQ or ST mode.

Maximum recording time

The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.
STHQ mode ST mode STLP mode 4 hr. 10 min. 11 hr. 10 min. 21 hr. 35 min. SP mode LP mode 34 hr. 15 min. 91 hr. 20 min.
Recording a sound centering on a specific direction
To record a sound centering on a specific direction, slide the DIRECTNL switch to the ON position. This is convenient when you want to record a particular sound at a conference/meeting, etc. In this case, even when you select the stereo recording mode (STHQ, ST, or STLP mode), the sound is recorded in the monaural mode. When you are using an external microphone, the DIRECTNL switch does not function.

Press or to select the

Manual Recording Mode

2, 6 3, 1, 2 1, 2, 4

Operation indicator
folder in which you want to record messages and then press.
3 Press and hold (record).
The IC recorder enters the record standby mode. When you speak into the microphone, the level meter in the display window moves.
4 Adjust the recording level.
Adjust the maximum level of the sound source to about 12 dB on the recording level meter. If OVER is displayed, press or and adjust the recording level down so that OVER is not displayed, to prevent sound distortion.

OVER indicator

1 Select the manual recording mode
in the menu. Select MANUAL by pressing or in the REC LEVEL menu, and then press.

Level meter

2 Select a folder.
/MENU to display the folder selection window.
Press and hold or to change the sound level continuously. The sound level is also displayed as a number below the level meter.
5 Make other settings for recording 6 Start recording.

1 During playback, press

A-B B? is displayed.
(repeat) A-B/ (priority) briefly to specify the starting point A. (repeat) A-B/ (priority) briefly again to specify the finishing point B. A-B is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly.

2 Press

1 Slide the DPC switch to ON. 2 Adjust the playback speed in the

DPC menu (page 50).

Slide the DPC switch to OFF.

Press.

To change the segment specified for A-B repeat playback
During the A-B Repeat playback, press A-B/ (priority) again, and start from step 1, above.

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.
To start playback at the bookmark
Press or when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. When (bookmark) flashes once, press.
1 During playback or stop, press

To delete the bookmark

Set ERASE BKMRK to YES in the menu (page 53). Notes
DIVIDE/ (bookmark) for more than one second. A bookmark is added and (bookmark) flashes three times. If you add a bookmark to a message that already has a bookmark, the previously added bookmark is deleted and a new bookmark is added at the newly specified point.
You cannot add a bookmark on MP3 files. You cannot add a bookmark at the very beginning or at the very end 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 on a specified date, once every week, or at the same time every day. You can set up to 30 alarms. Notes
1 Select the message you want to

play back with an alarm.

2 Enter the alarm setting mode.
Select ALARM in the menu and press. Press or to select NEW and then press.
3 Set the alarm date and time.
Press or to select DATE, a
When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set the alarm. When is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot set the alarm (page 64). The alarm sounds even if you set BEEP to OFF in the menu (page 52).
day of the week, or DAILY, and then press. When you select DATE: Set the month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in Step 2: Setting the Clock on page 17, then press. EXECUTING and then your settings are displayed. When you select a day of the week or DAILY: Press or to set the hour and then press , press or to set the minute and then press. EXECUTING and then your settings are displayed. The setting process is finished and

When the IC recorder is connected to a computer using the USB cable, the OPR indicator lights or flashes even if LED is set to OFF.

Menu items BACKLIGHT

Settings (*: Initial setting) Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. 10 SEC*: The backlight in the display window lights up for 10 seconds. 60 SEC: The backlight in the display window lights up for 60 seconds. OFF: The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation. All messages in the selected folder will be erased. Press /MENU to return to the folder window before erasing the messages and select a folder from which all messages are to be erased, and then go to the menu window and select YES. The bookmark of the selected message will be cancelled. Press /MENU to return to the folder window before erasing the bookmark and select a folder from which the bookmark is to be erased, and then go to the menu window and select YES. The selected message will be moved to the selected folder. Press /MENU to return to the folder window before moving the message and select a folder from which the message is to be moved.

ERASE ALL

ERASE BKMRK

Menu items ALARM

Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the alarm. NEW*: Set DATE for playback, SUN (Sunday), MON (Monday), TUE (Tuesday), WED (Wednesday), THU (Thursday), FRI (Friday), SAT (Saturday), or DAILY. LIST : A list of the message numbers, date, or the days of the week on which the alarm has already been set will be displayed. EDIT : You can change the selected date or day of the week. CANCEL: You can cancel the alarm on the selected date or on a day of the week. Sets the input level automatically to prevent the sound distortion that occurs when a sound that is too loud is input. ON*: The LIMITER function is activated. OFF: The LIMITER function is cancelled.

DETAIL MENU LIMITER

When REC LEVEL is set to MANUAL, this setting is effective.
SELECT INPUT Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the (microphone) jack. MIC IN*: Select when you record messages using an external microphone. AUDIO IN: Select when you record using other equipment.
Settings (*: Initial setting)
DATE & TIME Sets the clock. 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 by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. FORMAT Sets the formatting of the drive after ERASE ALL DATA? has been displayed. NO*: The drive will not be formatted. YES: The drive will be formatted.

Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory. If you format the IC recorder using your computer, the sound may be interrupted unexpectedly and the recording time may be shortened.
USB CHARGE Sets whether batteries will be charged using a USB connection or not. ON*: The batteries will be charged. OFF: The batteries will not be charged.

V-UP LEVEL

If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet, you can charge batteries regardless this setting.
When the VOICE UP switch is set to ON, set the sound level to be amplified so that the inaudible low-level part will become more audible. MAX*: You can adjust the VOICE UP level more effectively. MID: You can adjust the VOICE UP level less finely.
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 the messages to your display monitor, to save them on your computers hard disk, and to play back and edit them. Transferring the messages recorded on the IC recorder to your computer Saving the messages on your computers hard disk. Viewing, playing, or editing the messages on your computer. Transferring messages back to the IC recorder. You can add an MP3 file as it is. Sending a voice e-mail message using MAPI e-mail software.
Using the transcribing keys to play back a message and transcribe it using a word-processor or an editors window. Transcribing your IC recorder message using Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech-recognition software (Only when Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 5.0 (or higher) Preferred or Professional Edition is installed on your computer). Using the CD Recording Tool for DVE, you can play tracks of a CD inserted into the computers CD drive and save CD tracks onto the PC hard disk as a file format that the Digital Voice Editor supports. Saved files can then be added to an IC recorder using the Digital Voice Editor. Use of the CD Recording Tool for DVE is limited to the personal purposes.
Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer

System Requirements

Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum requirements. IBM PC/AT or compatible CPU: 266 MHz Pentium II processor or higher RAM: 128 MB or more Hard disk space: 70 MB or more depending on the size and number of sound files you store. CD-ROM drive Port: USB port (Hi-Speed USB is supported) Sound board: 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 compatible Display: High color (16 bit) or more and dots or more
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 2 or higher/ Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher/Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or higher installation (You cannot use this software with Windows 95/ Windows 98/Windows 98 Second Edition/ Windows Millennium Edition/ Windows NT.)
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.
Note on transcribing a message
When you use Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech-recognition software to transcribe a message, your computer must also meet the system requirements that the Dragon NaturallySpeaking requires.
Note on sending a voice e-mail
When you use Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0/5.5/6.0 to send a voice e-mail of a message, your computer must also meet the system requirements that the Outlook Express requires.

Installing the Software

Install the Digital Voice Editor software in your computers hard disk. Notes
When you install the Digital Voice Editor, you can create all the compatible file types except for the DVF (TRC) files. (You can play back the DVF (TRC) files.) When installing both types of the Digital Voice Editor, make sure to select overwrite installation to handle all the compatible file formats. Do not connect the IC recorder to the computer before installing the Software. Or do not remove or connect the IC recorder during installing the Software; The IC recorder may not be recognized or the Software may not be installed successfully. Be sure to close all running programs before installing 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 XP Media Center Edition 2005/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/ Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition, log on as a user name with the Computer administrator user account. (To find if the user name has a Computer administrator user account, open the User Accounts from the Control Panel and refer to the section beneath the user name being displayed.) When the Memory Stick Voice Editor 1.0/1.1/1.2/2.0 software has already been installed, installing the supplied software will automatically remove the Memory Stick Voice Editor software. (Messages are not removed.) After installing, the Microsoft DirectX module is also installed depending on the operation system of your computer. This module is not deleted after uninstalling the software. After installing the Digital Voice Editor software, do not install the 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 and then turn on your computer and start up Windows. the CD-ROM drive.
When the dialog box to select the help language is displayed Click the desired language you want to use for the help. When the dialog box used to input the owner name is displayed Input the owner name for privilages and limitations in the Digital Voice Editor usage. Notes
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into
The installer starts up automatically and the welcome window appears. If the installer does not start up, double click [DVE Setup.exe] in the [English] folder. If you have already installed a previous version of the Digital Voice Editor or any version of the Memory Stick Voice Editor The dialog box to uninstall the previous version may be displayed. (Messages are not removed.) Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall the software and then the installation of the current version starts.
You cannot change the owner name once it is entered. Please write down and keep it for future reference. A file recorded from a CD cannot be handled except for the PC where the file is recorded. Handling of a file is limited among the PCs bearing the same owner name input during the Digital Voice Editor installation. If any illegal data modification is attempted, or a file is used beyond the private purposes, the file may become unplayable or the Digital Voice Editor may become inoperable.
Uninstalling the software
When you wish to uninstall the software, follow the steps below. 1 Click [Start] and select [Programs], The uninstaller starts up. 2 Follow the displayed instructions.
[Sony Digital Voice Editor 3] and then [Uninstall].
3 Follow the displayed instructions.
When the [Restart] dialog box appears, click [OK] to restart the computer. Now the installation is completed.
Note If you wish to move the software to another drive or directory after it is installed, you need to uninstall the software and then reinstall it. The software does not work properly if you just move the files.
Tips You can also start up the uninstaller by clicking [Start] and then selecting [Settings], [Control Panel], and [Add/Remove Programs]. Uninstallation does not remove the message files.
To USB connector of your computer

To USB jack

USB connecting cable (supplied)

3 Remove the IC recorder from your
2 Drag and drop the folder in
computer, and then press /MENU to select the folder you want. want to play, and then press.
which MP3 files are stored to the removable disk. The IC recorder can recognize up to 500 folders. You can copy up to 999 files in one folder and up 5000 files in total.
4 Press or to select a file you 5 Press to stop playback.
Removable disk Using Digital Voice Editor VOICE FOLDER01
Construction of folders and files
The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown on the right. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows: :Folders copied using the Digital Voice Editor software :Folders copied without the Digital Voice Editor software
FOLDER05 Using Windows Explorer Folder 1
Folder 2 Folder 3 Folder 4
The name of the folder in which MP3 files are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as it is, so it is convenient if you put an easy-tocontrol name to the folder in advance. *2 The IC recorder can recognize up to third level on the removable disk, that is, Folder 4 shown in the figure. *3 If you copy MP3 files separately, they are classified in NO FOLDER.
Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device
When the IC recorder is connected to your computer using a USB cable, image data or text data on the computer, as well as messages or files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored in the IC recorder.
You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except VOICE folders) or files to a removable disk depending on system limitations.
Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom The IC recorder cannot be turned off with a display in the window. Remedy
The IC recorder is not equipped with a power on/off switch. The display always appears in the window. The power consumption for the display is very small and will not have any appreciable influence on the battery life. You can turn off the display by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. The display will also be turned off after 10 minutes if you do not press any button. The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 13). The batteries are weak (page 14). The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch (page 9). (If you press any button, HOLD will flash for 3 seconds.) The volume is turned down completely (page 33). Headphones are plugged in (page 34). If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the sound may come from the speaker. Unplug the headphones and then insert them securely. LED is set to OFF (page 52). Display the menu and set LED to ON. The memory is full. Erase some of the messages (page 42) or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer.

You cannot divide a message.
You cannot display MP3 files in order.
You cannot make the A-B repeat setting.
You cannot enter lowercase characters. 76
Recording with Other Equipment

To (headphone) jack

Tape recorder, etc.
To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (minijack, stereo) of other equipment using an audio connecting cable*.

Addtional Information

Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)
1 Connect the USB cable supplied
to the USB connector of the IC recorder. supplied) to the USB cable. AC outlet.
2 Connect a USB AC adaptor (not 3 Connect the USB AC adaptor to an
To USB connector USB cable (supplied)
You can charge the rechargeable batteries (not supplied) by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). You can charge the batteries while you are using the IC recorder, so that it is useful when you want to record for a long time.
* This is an approximation for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the batteries. It also takes more time if the temperature of the batteries is low, or if the batteries are changed while you are transferring data to the IC recorder.

Precautions

On power
Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC. Use two LR 03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries. Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. 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.
While or is being displayed instead of the remaining battery/charging indicator, you cannot charge the batteries. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 C 35 C. You cannot charge the batteries during playback through an internal speaker even when you connect the IC recorder to a wall outlet using a USB AC adaptor. While recording (the operation indicator lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the operation indicator flashes in orange and UPDATING DATABASE is displayed), do not disconnect the USB AC adaptor from an AC outlet. Doing so may damage the data. If the IC recorder is required to process excessive amount of data, UPDATING DATABASE may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the message disappears from the display window.

30.8 119.3 14.9 mm (1 1/3/4 19/32 in.)
Mass (incl. batteries)(JEITA)*
70 g (2.47 oz) Addtional Information * Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology and Industries Association)

Supplied accessories

See page 7.

Symbols

(repeat) A-B/ (priority)..8
A-B Repeat...37 Adding an Overwrite Recording..28 Adding a Recording..26 ADD/OVER...52 ALARM...54 Alarm...10, 12, 39
Digital Voice Up...36 DIRECTNL..9, 20. DIRECTNL switch..19, 23 DISPLAY...50. Dividing a Message..29, 44 DPC...9, 50
EASY SEARCH...51 EFFECT...51 ERASE ALL...53 ERASE BKMRK...53 Erasing Messages..42 Error Messages...73
BACKLIGHT...53 Batteries...7, 13 Battery life...15 BEEP...52 Bookmark...10, 38 Built-in microphones...8

FORMAT...55

HOLD...9
Index to Parts and Controls..8 Display during playback and stop.10 Display during recording..11 Display window...10 Front...8 Rear....9
Connecting the IC Recorder to your Computer..61
DATE & TIME..55 DCP...37 DETAIL MENU...54 Digital Voice Editor..7, 57. Installing...59 82
LCF (LOW CUT)...19, 49 LCF (Low Cut Filter)...12.
LED...52. LIM (limiter)...12 LIMITER...19, 54 LP....11, 23
Recording with Other Equipment.77 Record standby mode..24
SELECT INPUT...54 Setting the Clock...17 SP....11, 23 Specifications...80 ST....11, 23 STHQ...11, 23 STLP....11, 23 System Limitations..76
Manual Recording Mode..24 Menu....46 Microphone sensitivity..11, 12. MIC SENS..19, 20, 49. Monitoring the recording..23 MOVE...53. Moving Message...45. MP3...11
Troubleshooting...66 Digital Voice Editor...70 IC Recorder...66
Playing Back Message...33 Playing Back MP3...62 PLAY MODE...51 Precautions...79 Priority Mark(s)..45 Priority marks...10.
USB AC Adaptor...78. USB CHARGE...56. USB Mass Storage Device..65
REC LEVEL...19, 50 REC MODE...49 Recording Messages..21 Recording mode..23 Recording time..23 Recording with an External Microphone.30
V-UP....9 V-UP LEVEL...56 VOR...25, 50
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Printed in China

ICD-SX57

Digital Voice Recorder

PC Compatible via USB (Cable Included) 256MB3 Built-in Flash Memory STHQ Recording Mode High Performance Triple Microphone Design MP3 File Conversion Adjustable Recording Level Indicator Backlit Dot-matrix LCD Display MP3 Playback and ID3 Tag Display Data Storage Functionality Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (Optional) Compatible with Dragon NaturallySpeaking

Hardware

Display: Full Function Display
PC Compatible via USB (Cable Included) transfer audio files quickly and easily to a computer for processing archiving 256MB 3 Built-in Flash Memory uses a high capacity IC chip, which may be recorded over and used again and again, with distortion-free clarity. Up to 95 Hours Recording Time (LP Mode)4 on the integrated circuit chip which may be recorded over and used again. Stereo High Quality (STHQ) Recording Mode Offers a longer recording time while maintaining 2-channel recording. High Performance Triple Design Microphone MP3 File Conversion and Playback4 recorded sound can be converted to MP3 or WAV file formats with the included Digital Voice Editor 3.0. Provides easy playback of unsecured MP3 files by dragging and dropping files into the MP3 folder on the device. Adjustable Recording Level Indicator

Features

Output Power: 150mW Power Requirements: 120V AC Adaptor (Optional) Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 20 Hours Recording, Up to 13 Hours Playback Battery Type: "AAA" x 2

Speaker

Type: Built-in Speaker Dimensions: 17/27" (16mm); Built-in

Software

Supplied Software: Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Media Center Edition

Inputs and Outputs

Backlit Dot-matrix LCD Display shows the number of messages recorded, recording length, date, time and battery power remaining. High Speed USB 2.0 Compatible for fast and easy transfer of voice files to a PC Data Storage Functionality
Microphone Input: 1 DC-In: 3V Headphone Output(s): 1 (Mini) USB Port(s): 1

Dimensions

Weight: 2 oz (70g) with battery Measurements: 1 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 5/8" (30.8 x 119.3 x 14.9mm)

Specifications

General
Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder Recording Media: Built-In Flash Memory 256MB Recording and Playback Times: STLP: 11 Hrs 15 Min.; ST: 5 Hr 50 Min.; SP: 17 Hrs 50 Min.; LP: 47 Hrs 35 Min

Supplied Accessories

USB Cable Digital Voice Editor Software Stereo headphones AAA Batteries x 2 Carrying pouch Warranty Card
Recording System: Digital Stereo, Monaural Recording Microphone: Built-in with DIRECTNL Switch Frequency Range: ST: 60-13500Hz; STLP: 60-6900Hz; SP: 60-7000Hz; LP 803500Hz

Optional Accessories

AC Power Adaptor (AC-E30HG) Connecting Cable MIC Active Speaker Color: Silver UPC Code: 027242705258
1. Not all products with USB 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations. 2. Approximate recording times. Battery life will vary based upon usage conditions. 3. User available memory=128,494,080 bytes (preliminary), a portion of which is used for data management functions. 4. Actual user available memory is approximate. A portion is used for data management. 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Voice Up, and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Dragon, NaturallySpeaking, and the Dragon logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

Audio Features

Microphone Sensitivity Feature: Yes (SENS Settings) Recording Features: Digital Voice Operated Recording (VOR), Digital Voice-Up, Overwrite, Move, Divide

Convenience

Erase/Protect: 2 Erase Options; Message Protection Feature

Convenience Features

Safety Lock: Yes (Hold Function) Search Features: Cue and Review, Easy Search Message Folder(s): Yes (3 Folders) Voice E-Mail Function: Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor) Clock: Yes
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