FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX TATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUBEC. For the customers in the United States
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name Model Responsible Party Address :SONY :ICD-SX700 :Sony Electronics Inc. : 6530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, 1 CA 92127 USA Telephone Number:858-942-2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Notice for the customers in Candada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avertissement pour les utilisateurs au Canada
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For the customers in the USA and Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Notice for users

Program 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Sony Corporation Documentation 2009 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any 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-SX700. You cannot connect other IC recorders.

1 Slide and lift the battery

compartment lid.

Inserting the rechargeable batteries
You can install NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable batteries instead of LR03 (size AAA) batteries.
2 Insert two NH-AAA (size AAA) 2 Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline
batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid.
rechargeable batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. the (USB) connector of the IC recorder to your computer.
3 Charge the batteries by connecting
Computer To USB connector of your computer
If the battery indicator is not displayed, charging has not been done properly. Proceed from step 1 again.
* 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 are low, or if the batteries are charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder.

To (USB) connector

USB connecting cable IC recorder
While the batteries are charging, CONNECTING and the battery indicator are displayed in an animation. When the battery indicator indicates , charging is completed. (Charging time: approx. 4hours*) When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain period of time, it is recommended that you charge the batteries continuously until is displayed.
Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer
Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged.
1 Make sure that the operation
indicator is not flashing.
2 Disconnect the USB connecting
Tips You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) (page124). When replacing the batteries, messages recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the batteries. When replacing the batteries, the clock continues moving for a certain period of time after you remove the batteries.
cable connected to the IC recorder from the USB connector of the computer. 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 supplied with your computer.

Notes

While or is flashing instead of the battery indicator, you cannot charge the batteries. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5C - 35C (41F - 95F). If USB CHARGE in the DETAIL MENU menu is set to OFF, you cannot charge the batteries using your computer. Set USB CHARGE to ON (page91). During playback using the internal speaker, you cannot charge the batteries. When you use the IC recorder with rechargeable batteries, the battery indicator may not light fully.

Set REC LEVEL to MUSIC (page32) in the menu to record more natural acoustic sound, with preventing sound distortion. For more realistic sound recording, you can adjust the recording level manually by setting REC LEVEL to MANUAL (page33). Set LIMITER to ON in the menu (page35), to prevent distortion when a loud sound is suddenly input. By attaching a tripod (not supplied) using the stand, you can adjust the angles of the IC recorder and the builtin microphones more precisely.

Sound source

Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software)

Approx. 2 to 3 m

Place the IC recorder with its display window facing upward and the built-in microphones pointing at the sound source. Tripod (not supplied)
Set REC LEVEL to LOW in the menu (page32). Slide the DIRECTNL switch to ON to record a voice coming from a specific direction (page28). To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder using voice recognition software (not supplied), set REC MODE to the LPCM, MP3 or LPEC (except LP) mode (page29).

Microphone

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.
To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is about 1 inch (2 - 3cm) from the corner of your mouth. To minimize the sound of your breath 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.
Turning the IC Recorder On or Off
When you are not using the IC recorder, you can prevent the batteries from getting weak quickly by turning the power off.

Turning the power off

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode. HOLD with the key mark and the current time is displayed, then POWER OFF is displayed. 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 IC recorder turnes on, and an accessing animation is displayed.
Tips When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder. When about 10 minutes have passed after you have turned on the IC recorder and left it without doing anything, the display goes off automatically. (Press any button to show the display.)

Recording Messages

Built-in directional microphone Built-in stereo microphones Operation indicator

(headphone)

DIRECTNL HOLD

/MENU

1 Select a folder.

2 Start recording.

Press (record/pause) in the stop
/MENU to display the folder selection window. Press or to select the folder in which you want to record messages, then press.
mode. The operation indicator lights in red. (When LED is set to OFF in the menu (page90), the operation indicator does not light.) You do not need to press and hold (record/pause) while recording.
The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message. Speak into the built-in microphones.
3 Press (stop) to stop recording.
The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording.
Tips Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to 999 messages in each folder. You can make new folders or delete unwanted folders using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software (page100). While recording, you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations, by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow.
You cannot record a message in a folder transferred from a computer. If you press (record/pause) when you have selected a folder, the folder will be automatically switched to a folder in which a message can be recorded, and the message will be recorded as the last one in the folder. While the operation indicator is flashing or is lit in red or orange, do not remove the batteries or connect or 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 remaining power of the batteries (page17). When REC LEVEL is set to LOW , HIGH , S-HIGH , or MUSIC , the limiter function does not work. To avoid replacing batteries during a long recording session, use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) (page124). The maximum recording time varies if you record messages in different recording modes.

To pause recording*

Do this Press (record/pause). During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red and flashes in the display window.

Monitoring the recording

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

Press (record/pause). Recording starts.
The pre-recording function allows you to record sound sources for a maximum of 5 seconds prior to the point when the recording is started. Sounds for 5 seconds are buffered in the memory.

3 Press or to select PRE

REC, then press.
7 Press and hold (record/pause) to
Sounds for the last 0 to 5 seconds are buffered in the memory.
enter the recording standby mode.
Displays that the sound for 0 to 5 seconds are buffered in the memory.

6 Select a folder.

8 Press (record/pause) to start
recording. The standby for recording mode is released, and recording starts. Sounds are saved for the 0 to 5 seconds prior to the point the button is pressed.
9 Press (stop) to stop recording.
If you start recording with pre-recording function using the built-in microphones, a click noise may be recorded when you press (record/pause). To record with prerecording function, we recommend using an external microphone. When the remaining recordable time is less than 10 seconds, the pre-recording function is disabled. When 60 minutes have passed after the IC recorder entered the standby mode, the standby mode will be cancelled and recording stops. If you stop recording before step 8, sounds buffered in the memory will not be saved.
Cutting out Low Frequency the LCF Function
To cancel the pre-recording function
Set PRE REC to OFF in step 4.
When you set the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to ON in the stop or recording mode, you cut out a frequency of lower than 200 Hz to reduce the roaring noise from wind, etc., this helps to record a sound source more clearly. The LCF function is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder.

2 Press or to select LCF

(LOW CUT), then press.
Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound the VOR Function

3 Press or to select ON,

To cancel the LCF function
Set LCF (LOW CUT) to OFF in step 3. 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 is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods.
The VOR function is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder.
The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and and flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again.

To cancel the VOR function
Set VOR to OFF in step 3. Notes
2 Press or to select VOR,
The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set REC LEVEL in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for an important recording, set VOR to OFF in the menu. If you press (record/pause) to pause recording during VOR recording, only flashes. During synchronized recording (page49), manual recording (page33), and prerecording (page37), the VOR function does not work.

5 Press (record/pause).

and window. appear in the display
Dividing a Message into Two During Recording
Press DIVIDE/ during recording. An animation appears on the display and the new message number is added at the point you pressed the button. The message will be recorded as two messages, however recording continues without stopping.
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message is divided. Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping.

DIVIDE/

Tip You can divide the currently recorded message during recording pause.
You can divide a message during recording so that the message is divided into two parts, and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message.
You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. For more information, see System Limitations on page122. If 999 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot divide a message in that folder. Once a message is divided, you cannot re-combine the divided messages using the IC recorder. You cannot divide a message at the very beginning (0.5 seconds from the beginning) of the message. When you divide a message into two, at the point of division, the end of the first message and the beginning of the second message may be interrupted. During synchronized recording (page49), you cannot divide a message. If you divide messages too frequently while the unit is recording them, the following phenomenon may occur: The operation indicator keeps flashing, and you cannot operate the unit for a certain period. This is not a malfunction. Wait until the operation indicator goes off.
Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message

Operation indicator

/MENU
When ADD/OVERWRITE in the menu is set to ADD, you can add a recording to the message being played back. The added recording will be placed after the current message, and will be counted as a part of the message.
During playback of Message 3 Message 3 After adding a recording Message 3 Added recording Message 4
5 When the message to be added

Message 4

is played back, press (record/ pause).
ADD REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE appears. For details on playback, see page53.

Select the message to which you want to add a recording first.
6 While ADD REC? [REC] TO
2 Press or to select ADD/

OVERWRITE, then press.

EXECUTE is displayed, press (record/pause). The operation indicator will turn red. The new recording will be added at the end of the current message.
7 Press (stop) to stop recording. 3 Press or to select ADD,
You cannot add a recording when the message file has reached the maximum size limit (1 GB with LPEC files or MP3 files and 2 GB with LPCM files). You cannot add a recording to an LPCM file or an MP3 file that was not recorded using the IC recorder. If 10 minutes have passed after step 5, you must start the procedure again from step 5. You cannot add a recording if the remaining memory is insufficient. The added portion of a message will be recorded in the same recording mode.
Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback
When ADD/OVERWRITE in the menu is set to OVERWRITE, you can add an overwrite recording after a 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 2 Message 3 Message 4 The deleted part of Message 2

Message 2

Message 3
Added overwrite recording in Message 2

5 When the message to be

Select the message to which you want to add an overwrite recording first.
overwritten is played back, press (record/pause). OVERWRITE REC? [REC] TO EXECUTE appears. For details on playback, see page53.
6 While OVERWRITE REC? [REC]
TO EXECUTE is displayed, press (record/pause). The operation indicator will turn red. Then recording starts.
You cannot add an overwrite recording to a file other than an LPCM file when the message/music file has reached the maximum size limit (1 GB). You can add an overwrite recording to an LPCM file, even if the message/music file has reached the maximum size limit (2 GB), when the beginning of the point to be overwritten has not reached the maximum size limit. You cannot add an overwrite recording to an LPCM file or MP3 file which was not recorded using the IC recorder. If 10 minutes have passed after step 5, you must start the procedure again from step 5.

3 Press or to select SYNC
recording. flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode.
9 Start playback on the component 5 Press (stop) to exit the menu
mode. connected to the IC recorder. appears on the display and synchronized recording starts. The synchronized recording pauses when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and flashes. The IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when sound is detected. Notes
6 Connect other equipment to the IC
recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable*. SELECT INPUT appears in the display window.
7 Press or to select AUDIO

IN, then press.

During synchronized recording, you cannot divide a recording message (page42), you cannot pause recording (page28), you cannot record with the VOR function or you cannot record with the pre-recording function. Depending on the equipment connected to the IC recorder, the synchronized recording function may not operate properly due to a difference in the audio input level.
To record without using the synchronized recording function

recording.

4 Press or to select OFF,
The built-in microphones are automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded.
9 Start playback on the component
connected to the IC recorder.
* Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied)

RK-G139 RK-G136

To the IC recorder Stereo mini-plug Stereo mini-plug
To the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) Stereo mini-plug
If the input level is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder in step 6 and adjust the volume level on the equipment connected to the IC recorder. If SELECT INPUT is not displayed, set it in the menu (page88). Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.

Playing Back Messages

jack Operation indicator

FOLDER01

FOLDER05
Folder copied from your computer

Conversation

MUSIC POP OLDIES *1
The name of a folder in which music files are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as it is, so it is convenient if you put an easy-toremember name on the folder in advance. Folders shown in the illustration are examples of folder names. *2 The IC recorder can recognize up to three levels of folders copied to the IC recorder, that is, up to OLDIES shown in the figure. *3 If you copy music files separately, they are classified as being in NO FOLDER. *4 Even if you transfer a file directly under the VOICE folder, the file cannot be played back. When you are going to transfer a file, transfer it into a folder in the VOICE folder.
Tip You can enter title, or artist name, etc., into music files. The titles and artist names can be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input them using the software you use to make the music files on your computer.
You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except for VOICE folders) or files to the root directory that is located immediately below IC RECORDER on the computer. This is due to FAT file system limitations. You cannot always transfer all files or folders, depending on either the number of characters you use in file or folder names, or the operating system. If no title, or artist name has been entered, Unknown will be displayed. If no title has been entered, a file name will be displayed. A title or artist name associated with an LPCM file cannot be displayed using the IC recorder. In this case, a file name will be displayed. To disconnect the IC recorder from your computer, refer to page95.
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 them back, and edit them. You can also transfer music files saved on your computer to the IC recorder.
Playing back messages on the computer
You can play back messages on the computer using the following functions, one-message repeat playback, A-B repeat playback, easy search, playback with a bookmark as well as normal playback. You can also adjust the playback speed.
Transferring messages saved on your computer to the IC recorder to play
You can transfer messages saved on your computer, as well as other files, such as voice files sent by e-mail, MSV (LPEC/ADPCM) files, WAV files, MP3 files, by file or by folder, to the IC recorder. You can also play them back using the IC recorder.
Transferring messages recorded on the IC recorder to your computer
You can save messages that you have recorded using the IC recorder on your computers hard disk, by message, by folder, or all messages at one time. You can select a format to be used to save those messages as follows; MSV (LPEC) files, MSV (ADPCM) files, MP3 files, Windows standard WAV files.

[Uninstall a Program] from the category. list and click [Uninstall]. control] window.
Complete] window appears, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. The computer will be restarted. When the computer has been restarted, installation is completed.
2 Select [Digital Voice Editor 3] from the 3 Click [Continue] in the [User Account 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Note
If you wish to move the software to another drive or directory after it is installed, you must uninstall the software first, then re-install it. The software does not work properly if you just move the software files. Tip Uninstallation does not remove the message files.
Uninstalling the software
When you wish to uninstall the software, follow the steps below. For Windows 2000 or Windows XP 1 Click [Start] and select [Settings],
[Control Panel], then [Add or Remove Programs] or [Add/Remove Applications]. list and click [Remove] or [Change/ Remove].
2 Select [Digital Voice Editor 3] from the
3 Follow the instructions on the screen.
Referring to the help files
For details on each operation, refer to the help files.
The IC recorder can recognize up to 511 folders. When there is one file in each folder, you can create up to 340 folders, and when there are 5 folders, you can copy up to 1,012 files in total, with up to 999 files in one folder.
For details on using the Digital Voice Editor software, refer to the help files.
Transferring the files using the Digital Voice Editor software
1 Connect the IC recorder to your 2 Start the Digital Voice Editor
computer using the supplied USB connecting cable (page94). software and transfer music or language files from your computer to the IC recorder.
Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device
When the IC recorder is connected to your computer 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. For details on the system requirements, see page93.
The IC recorder can recognize up to 500 folders. You can copy up to 999 files to one folder and up to 5,000 files in total. Note
To disconnect the IC recorder from your computer, refer to page95.
computer using the supplied USB connecting cable (page94).
On the Windows screen; open My Computer and make sure that IC RECORDER has been recognized. On the Macintosh screen; make sure that an IC RECORDER drive is displayed on the desk top.
2 Copy the folder of the data files
to be stored to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping. On the Windows screen using Explorer, and on the Macintosh screen using Finder, drag and drop the folder onto the IC recorder.
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.

Your dealer may not handle some of the optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.
1 Connect the USB connecting cable
To the (USB) connector USB connecting cable
supplied to the (USB) connector of the IC recorder. supplied) to the USB connecting cable. AC outlet.
2 Connect a USB AC adaptor (not
3 Connect the USB AC adaptor to an
Now you can use the IC recorder while changing the batteries. While the batteries are charging, the battery indicator are displayed in an animation.
You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor ACU50AD/ACU50A (not supplied).
When the battery indicator indicates , charging is completed. (Charging time: approx. 4hours*) When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it is recommended that you charge the batteries repeatedly until is displayed. If the battery indicator is not displayed, charging has not been done properly. Proceed from step 1 again.
* 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 charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder.
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet
1 If you are recording or playing back 2 Make sure that the operation
a message, press (stop) to put the IC recorder into the stop mode.
3 Disconnect the USB AC adaptor
from the AC outlet, then disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor.
While or is being displayed instead of the battery indicator, you cannot charge the batteries. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5C - 35C (41F - 95F). While playing back messages using the builtin speaker, you cannot charge the batteries.
During recording (the operation indicator lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the operation indicator flashes in orange), the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to 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 is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display disappears from the display window. While a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) is being used, the battery indicator does not appear in the display window.

Precautions

On power
Operate the unit only on 1.5V or 1.2V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two NHAAA 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.

On safety

On handling

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. To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

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 maintenance

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

IC recorder section
Capacity (User available capacity)
1GB (approx. 970MB =1,017,610,240Byte) A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area.
Bit rates and sampling frequencies for MP3 files*2
Bit rate: 32 - 320kbps, VBR Sampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/ 48kHz *2The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported. Not all encoders are supported.

Recording time*1

See page31. *1When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the batteries with new ones in the midst of recording. For details on the battery life, refer to page17.
Bit rate and sampling frequencies*3 for WMA files
Bit rate: 32 - 192kbps, VBR Sampling frequencies: 44.1kHz *3WMA Ver. 9 is compatible, however, MBR (Multi Bit Rate), Lossless, Professional, and Voice are not supported. A file of which copyright is protected cannot be played back. Not all encoders are supported.

USB AC adaptor...124 USB charging...91 USB mass storage device.108
Voice up...62, 84 VOR function..40, 79, 83

WMA file... 100, 128

Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Media, Outlook, DirectX and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., and/or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. 2007 - 2008 Nuance Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. are trademarks of Sony Memory Stick and Corporation. are registered trademarks of Sony LPEC and Corporation. US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.
The Digital Voice Editor uses software modules as shown below: Microsoft DirectX Runtime 9.0c 2004 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
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.

ICD-SX700

Large capacity with up to 372 Hours2 (LP Mode) and 8 Hours (MP3) with a built-in 1 GB flash memory3 Podcast Ready: WAV recording and LPEC to WAV/MP3 conversion1 Large built-in stereo microphones Multiple recording modes: STHQ / ST / STLP / SP / LP (LPEC) / Linear PCM / MP31 Music player: MP3, WMA, ID3 tag supported Overwrite and Add functions: correct dictation in playback and add recording after original recording Computer compatibility using the supplied USB cable and Digital Voice Editor software Voice operated recording to start and stop the recording automatically when sound is present Selectable recording level settings: manual or automatic Noise cut for clearer speech playback USB battery charge with optional rechargeable batteries for ICDSX700 Built-in playback speaker on back PC Compatible4: PC data storage and compatible with Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice to print software Includes Sound Forge SFAS9 L.E. voice and music editing softwar A-B repeat function Metal case protects your recorder from damage Ideal for: Music, language classes and podcasting

Features

Larger capacity Up to 372 Hours2 (LP Mode) and 8 Hours (MP3) with a built-in 1GB flash memory3 Podcast ready WAV recording and LPEC to WAV/MP3 conversion1 Multiple recording modes STHQ / ST / STLP / SP / LP (LPEC) / Linear PCM / MP31 Choice of manual or automatic recording level settings Music player MP3, WMA, ID3 tag supported Overwrite and Add functions Correct dictation in playback and add recording after original recording Includes Sound Forge SFAS9 L.E. Voice and Music Editing software Computer compatibility: Windows For Digital Voice Editor For SFAS 9 Voice and Editing Software For Dragon NaturallySpeaking Software (Included in ICDSX700D package) Macintosh For drag and drop functions PC Compatible4 PC data storage and compatible with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Voice to Print Recognition Software v10 R.E. (included with the ICD-SX700D) Additional features: Large built-in stereo microphones, digital pitch control, noise cut for clearer speech playback, built-in playback speaker on back Metal case Protect your investment Ideal for: Music, language classes and podcasting

Convenience Features

Safety Lock: Yes (Hold Function) Search Features: Cue and Review, Easy Search Message Folder(s): Yes (5 Folders) Voice E-Mail Function: Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor) On-Screen Clock: Yes

Hardware

Display: Full Function Display
Output Power: 150mW Power Requirements: 120V AC Adaptor (Optional) Battery Type: "AAA" x 2 Battery Life (Approx): Up to 19 Hours Recording, Up to 28.5 Playback

Speaker

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

Software

Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft Windows, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Vista Business Ultimate

Inputs and Outputs

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)

Supplied Accessories

USB Cable Digital Voice Editor Software Stereo headphones AAA Batteries x 2 Carrying pouch UPC Code: 027242754980
1. Not all WMA, WAV and MP3 files may play back due to file variations. Playback depends on recording conditions. 2. Actual battery life will vary based on network, product settings, usage patterns, battery, and environmental conditions. Actual storage capacity may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, operating environment and battery condition. 3. 1 GB equals 1073741824 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions. 4. 64 Bit Windows Vista compatible with optional DVE 3.2.Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is a trademark of Sony. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Dragon Naturally Speaking is a registered trademark of Nuance Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

Specifications

General
Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder Recording Media: Built-In Flash Memory 1GB
Recording System: Digital Stereo, Monaural Recording Microphone: Built-in with DIRECTNL Switch Frequency Range: Mono/Stereo 80-20,000Hz

Audio Features

Microphone Sensitivity Feature: Yes (SENS Settings) Recording Features: 7 Recording Modes: STHQ / ST / STLP / SP / LP (LPEC) / Linear PCM / MP3

Convenience

Erase/Protect: 2 Erase Options; Message Protection Feature
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