Index to Parts and Controls

Battery life*1

When using a Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording mode HQ*3 SP*4 LP*5

Neck strap holder*3

Maximum recording time
Recording Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 16 hr. 30 min. Approx. 16 hr. 30 min. Playback*2 Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 19 hr. Approx. 19 hr. Approx. 8 hr. 30 min. HQ*1 SP*2 LP*3

IC Recorder

Operating Instructions
Owners Record The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No._ ______________ Serial No._ __________________________________
The maximum recording time* of all the folders is as follows. You can check the remaining recording time by selecting REMAIN in the DISPLAY> menu (see Menu Settings on the reverse side).

Main Unit

(headphone)
*When deleting Player Plug-in for Windows Media Player and Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98 Second Edition Driver.
ICD-Uhr. 40 min. 76 hr. 30 min. 125 hr. 15 min.
ICD-Uhr. 30 min. 153 hr. 25 min. 251 hr. 5 min.
ICD-Uhr. 10 min. 307 hr. 15 min. 502 hr. 45 min.
Rear Built-in microphone REC (record)/ PAUSE button STOP button

jack*1

(repeat) button

Control key*2

OPR (operation) indicator HOLD switch*4 Battery compartment DPC switch Speaker
(hr.: hours / min.: minutes) *1The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder. *2When playing back through the stereo headphone with the medium volume level *3HQ: High quality recording mode *4SP: Standard play recording mode *5LP: Long play recording mode
(hr.: hours / min.: minutes) *1HQ: High quality recording mode *2SP: Standard play recording mode *3LP: Long play recording mode

/MENU button

Display window
Do not use a manganese battery with this IC recorder.
Remaining memory indicator
During recording, the remaining memory amount indicated decreases. When nothing is recorded, is displayed. When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the remaining memory indicator flashes. When the memory is full, recording automatically stops, an alarm sounds, and MEMORY FULL will flash, and the remaining memory indicator will flash. To continue recording, first erase some of the messages.
Battery remaining indicator

ICD-U50/U60/U70

2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China

USB cap

Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
The battery indicator on the display shows the battery condition. When flashes, replace the battery with a new one. When flashes and CHANGE BATTERY flashes 3 times, the battery is exhausted and the IC recorder will stop operating.
This unit does not have a power on/off switch.
*1 Connect stereo headphone(s) or stereo ear receiver to the (headphone) jack. If noise is heard, wipe the headphone/ear receiver plug. *2 How to use the control key Use the key to change the menu settings as well as for playback. In the menu mode press the key right or left to select a menu item and press the key () to confirm the setting.

!Notes

Information
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

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.
you replace the battery with a new one, the clock returns to the setting display, or an incorrect date and time appear when you insert the new battery. In this case, set the date and time again. The recorded messages, however, will remain. The IC recorder is accessing data while ACCESS appears on the display or the OPR indicator flashes in orange. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the battery. Doing so may damage the data.
Starting Recording Automatically in Response to the

Sound (VOR Function)

Set the VOR (voice operated recording) function to ON in the VOR:OFF menu (see Menu Settings on the reverse side).

Setting the Clock

You must set the clock to record the date and time.
The unit does not operate.
For the customers in the U.S.A.

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. 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 Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity. The battery is weak. The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch. (If you press any button, HOLD will flash 3 times.)

Press and hold

1 second.

/MENU for more than

Playback/Erasing

Playing Back Messages

When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from Step.
No sound comes from the speaker.

The The

*3 How to attach the neck strap
ear receiver or headphones are plugged in. volume is turned down completely.
*4 Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow, and all the functions of all the buttons are locked. When the HOLD function is activated during stop, the display will be turned off, too.
The unit enters the menu mode. Press the control key toward to
display DATE & TIME> and press.
MEMORY FULL or MESSAGE FULL flashes and you cannot start recording.

The 99

memory is full. Erase some of the messages. messages have been recorded in the selected folder. Select another folder or erase some of the messages.

Noise is heard.

select the digits of the year and press. Set the month, day, hour and minute in sequence, then press.

The clock setting display appears. Press the control key toward to
/MENU to select the folder you
Press the control key toward or
to select the message number you want to play, and press to start
object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the unit during recording so that noise was recorded. The unit was placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Ear receiver/headphones plug is dirty. Clean the plug.

Display Window

Folder indicator (A, B, C, D, E, )/Message number/REC (recording) indicator/Recording time indication/ Remaining memory indicator/Total number of messages in a folder/Menu indication/Counter/Remaining time indication/Recording date indication/Current time indication
When the minute digits are selected, the clock will be set and the display will return to DATE & TIME>.

playback.

Adjust the volume by pressing the Press STOP to stop playback.
To pause playback Do this
control key toward VOL + or VOL.
Press STOP to exit from the menu

Recording level is low.

Press. To resume playback from that point, press again. Press toward once. Press toward repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the key pressed to go back through the messages continuously.) Press toward once. Press toward repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the key pressed to skip the messages continuously.) Keep pressing toward (forward/cue) or (backward/review) during playback and release the key at the point you wish to resume playback.
the microphone sensitivity to MIC SENS:H (high) using the menu. advanced VOR function is activated. Set VOR:OFF in the menu. have not set the clock.
Recording is interrupted.
Repeat play indicator Playback mode indicator Recording mode indicator
Remaining battery indicator Microphone sensitivity indicator VOR indicator

Recording

Recording Messages
You can record up to 99 messages in each of the five folders (A, B, C, D and E), a total of 495 messages.
Folders for messages Folder for MP3 files * * is a folder for MP3 files. If you select and record messages, the folder will be automatically switched to A, B, C, D or E, whichever has sufficient space for those messages.

go back to the beginning of the current message go back to previous messages skip to the next message skip to succeeding messages search forward/backward*

--:-- is displayed.

Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Model: Responsible Party: Address: SONY ICD-U50/U60/U70 Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. 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.
--Y--M--D or --:-- is displayed on the REC DATE or REC TIME display.
When recording or playback stops, the display changes from counter to current time, and then disappears in 30 seconds.
date and time of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the message when the clock was not set. batery life mentioned in Installing the Battery is based on playback through stereo headphone(s) with the medium volume level using Sony LR03(SG) alkaline battery. The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

Supplied Accessories

Stereo headphone (1) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (1) CD-ROM (1) Neck strap (1) Operating instructions (1)
The battery life is short.
* If you keep the control key toward or pressed, the IC recorder starts to search at higher speed. During cue/review, the counter will be displayed, regardless of the display mode setting. If you keep the control key toward to the end of the recorded messages, MESSAGE END flashes and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the last message in the folder.
You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time.

Getting Started

Installing the Battery
Slide and lift the battery compartment
/MENU to select a folder.
Press REC/PAUSE in the stop mode to
Adjusting the playback speed (DPC: Digital Pitch Control function)

Set the DPC switch to ON. Set the playback speed in the DPC: 0% menu (see Menu Settings on the reverse side).
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Applicable accessories: Headphone
you record messages in a mixture of HQ, SP and LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum HQ mode recording time to the maximum LP mode recording time. No more recording can be made when 99 messages each have been recorded in a folder. Due to the limitation of the IC recording system, this unit records in the minimum recording unit. If the length of each message cannot be divided by the minimum recording unit, the remaining recording time may decrease by more than the total length of the messages.

start recording.

The message will be automatically added after the end of the last recorded message. e.g.
Message 1 Message 2 New message Empty space
To resume normal playback
Set the DPC switch to OFF.
Speak into the built-in microphone. Press STOP to stop the recording.

When When

the DPC switch is set to ON, the playback sound changes. the DPC switch is set to ON, an MP3 file may be played back at a lower speed than the one you set in the DPC 0% menu.
The unit does not operate correctly.
out the battery and insert it again.
Insert one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline
Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work.

battery with the correct polarity, and close the lid.
the OPR indicator is flashing or is lit in orange, do not remove the battery. 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 battery indicator.
Selecting the playback mode
Change the playback mode in the VOICE PL MODE> menu (see Menu Settings on the reverse side).

To pause recording

Press REC/PAUSE. PAUSE flashes. To release pause and resume recording, press REC/PAUSE again. If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated.

Monitoring the recording

Connect the headphone supplied or an optional stereo ear receiver to the (headphone) jack and monitor the recording. You can adjust the volume with the control key by pressing it toward VOL + or VOL , but the recording level is fixed.
Selecting the recording mode
Select HQ, SP, or LP in the REC MODE:HQ menu (see Menu Settings on the reverse side). To record in better sound quality, select HQ.
Selecting the microphone sensitivity
Select the microphone sensitivity in the MIC SENS:H menu (see Menu Settings on the reverse side).
Playing back a specified section repeatedly (A-B Repeat)
1 During playback, press A-B (repeat) briefly to set the starting point (A). 2 While A-B B? is flashing, press A-B briefly again to set the finishing point (B). A-B REPEAT appears and the specified section is played back repeatedly.
Playing Back MP3 Files Using the IC Recorder
Drag and drop the MP3 files from the computer to the

Menu item DPC:0%

Settings (*: Initial setting) When you set the DPC switch to ON, you can adjust the speed of the playback between twice the normal speed (+100%) and half the normal speed (50%). Set the speed by 10% for + setting (FAST PLAY appears) and by 5% for setting (SLOW PLAY appears). Set the playback mode for the message folders. 1 FILE PLAY*: When the playback of one message is finished, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message. 1 FILE REPEAT: One message is played back repeatedly. CONTINUED PLAY: All messages in one folder are played back continuously.

Precautions

On power

Operate

recorder.

(MUSIC) folder of the IC

To stop A-B Repeat playback
Press STOP. The A-B Repeat setting will be cancelled. To pause A-B Repeat playback, press.
The number of directory levels allowed for the folder is 2 and the maximum number of folders is 300. The total number of files allowed in the (MUSIC) folder is 999.
the unit only on 1.5 V DC. Use one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery. not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle.

VOICE PL MODE>

On safety

/MENU to select .

cannot set A-B Repeat for a section that overlaps two or more messages. If you do not set the finishing point (B), the finishing point is automatically set at the end of the message.
Press the control key toward or to select a file to play and press. The selected file starts to play. Press STOP to stop playback.

On handling

Playback order of

Erasing

Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
Maximum recording time of MP3 files*
ICD-U50 Bit rate 256 kbps 128 kbps 48 kbps ICD-U60 Bit rate 256 kbps 128 kbps 48 kbps Maximum recording time of files Approx. 2 hr. 10 min. Approx. 4 hr. 20 min. Approx. 11 hr. 35 min.
When you select the MUSIC PL MODE>
folder, VOICE PL MODE> is not displayed.
MP3 files using the IC recorder
Erasing messages one by one
1 Select the message you want to erase. 2 Select ERASE A MSG> in the menu and press. ERASING. appears on the display and the message is erased.

To cancel erasing

Press STOP before step 2.
Maximum recording time of files Approx. 4 hr. 20 min. Approx. 8 hr. 40 min. Approx. 23 hr. 10 min.
The MP3 files in the folder copied from the computer to the IC recorder are played back in the order shown, from the highest directory to the lowest (from to ), when the MUSIC PL MODE> menu is set to ALL REPEAT.
folder displayed on the computer
Set the playback mode for MP3 files. 1 FILE PLAY: When the playback of one file is finished, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next file. 1 FILE REPEAT: One file is played back repeatedly. CONTINUED PLAY*: All files in one folder are played back continuously. ALL REPEAT: All files in the folder are played back repeatedly. SHUFFLE: All files in the folder are played back in random order repeatedly.

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 battery and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On 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.
When you select the A, B, C, D or E folder, MUSIC PL MODE> is not displayed. FORMAT> Initialize the flash memory.

On maintenance

clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.
DATE & TIME> BEEP:ON
Erasing all messages in a folder
1 Select the folder with the messages you want to erase. 2 Select ERASE ALL MSG> in the menu and press. ERASING. appears on the display and all the messages in the folder are erased.
It may take a few minutes to erase the messages, if there are many massages to be erased in a folder.
ICD-U70 Bit rate Maximum recording time of files 256 kbps Approx. 8 hr. 40 min. 128 kbps Approx. 17 hr. 25 min. 48 kbps Approx. 46 hr. 30 min. (hr.: hours/min.: minutes)
*When deleting Player Plug-in for Windows Media Player and Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98 Second Edition Driver. The maximum recording time varies if files other than the MP3 files are stored in the IC recorder.
To initialize the flash memory, use the IC recorder, not the computer. Set the clock. (06Y1M1D*) Set for a beep to be heard or not. ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted. OFF: No beep sound will be heard. Turn the OPR indicator on or off during operation. ON*: During recording or playback, the OPR indicator lights or flashes. OFF: The OPR indicator does not light, even during operation.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Backup recommendations

To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on a computer, etc.

LED:ON

Specifications
Recording media Built-in flash memory 256MB (ICD-U50) 512MB (ICD-U60), 1GB (ICD-U70), Monaural recording Actual usable capacity may be smaller. Recording time ICD-U50 HQ:28 hours 40 minutes SP: 76 hours 30 minutes LP: 125 hours 15 minutes ICD-U60 HQ:57 hours 30 minutes SP: 153 hours 25 minutes LP: 251 hours 5 minutes ICD-U70 HQ:115 hours 10 minutes SP: 307 hours 15 minutes LP: 502 hours 45 minutes Frequency range HQ: 160 - 6,800 Hz SP: 100 - 3,400 Hz LP: 100 - 3,400 Hz MP3: 20 - 20,000 Hz Bit rates for MP3 files (kbps) MPEG Ver. 1 Layer 3: 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 MPEG Ver. 2 Layer 3: 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160 Sampling frequencies for MP3 files (kHz) MPEG Ver. 1 Layer 3: 32.0, 44.1, 48.0 MPEG Ver. 2 Layer 3: 16.0, 22.05, 24.0 Speaker approx. 10 mm (13/32 in.) dia. Power output 35 mW (when using a built-in speaker) Output Headphone jack (stereo minijack) for 8 - 300 ohms headphone(s)/ear receiver Input/Output USB connector Power requirements One LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery: 1.5 VDC Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) 30.0 99.7 20.0 mm (1 3/13/16 in.) Mass (incl. battery) 64 g (2.3 oz) Optional accessories Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80 Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. While basic compatibility between ICD-U50/U60/U70 and the Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows Millennium Edition operating systems has been verified, compatibility with these operating systems is not guaranteed now or in the future. Because Microsoft Corporation has ended support for these operating systems, support will not be provided to resolve issues between ICD-U50/U60/U70 and these operating systems. No upgrades to ICD-U50/U60/ U70 will be produced to improve support for Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows Millennium Edition. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

When the IC recorder is connected to the USB connector of your computer, the OPR indicator always flashes regardless of the menu setting. BACK LIGHT:ON Turn the backlight in the display window on or off. ON*: The backlight in the display window lights up. OFF: The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation. All files in the folder will be erased. One message will be erased.
Using Your IC Recorder with a Personal Computer

System requirements

you copy MP3 files to the A, B, C, D, or E folder, the IC recorder cannot recognize the files and the files cannot be played back. If the DPC switch is set to ON, the playback sound changes and playback becomes monaural. When playing back MP3 files, the playback may not re-start from the point you stopped.
ERASE ALL MSG> ERASE A MSG>
Selecting a playback mode
Select the playback mode in the MUSIC PL MODE> menu (see Menu Settings).
PC/AT*1 or compatible CPU: 266MHz Pentium*2 II processor or higher RAM: 64 MB or more Hard disk space: 5 MB or more, depending on the size and number of sound files you intend to store USB port Sound board: Sound Blaster 16 compatible Display: High color (16 bits) or more, and dots or more OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition*3, Windows 98 Second Edition*3,*4 (standard installation) Windows Media Player: Ver. 6.4 or higher (your computer must meet the system requirements (operating environment) necessary for using the Windows Media Player)
*1IBM, PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. *2Pentium is is registerd trademark of Intel Corporation. *3Excluding the Peoples Republic of China model. *4Microsoft and Windows are registerd trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Playing Back Messages Using the Computer
Drag and drop the messages (files) you want to copy from the folder of the IC
Connecting Other Equipment to the IC Recorder
Recording Sound on the IC Recorder with Other
recorder to the computer.
Double-click the file on the computer to start playback.
Copying messages from the Computer to the IC recorder
1 Drag and drop messages (files) you want to copy from the computer to the A, B, C, D, or E folder of the IC recorder.

Equipment

Connect the (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the microphone or line input connector of the other equipment.
To (headphone) jack Audio connecting cable To microphone or line input connector
If you copy messages (files) to the (MUSIC) folder, the IC recorder cannot recognize the messages (files) and the messages (files) cannot be played back.
Connecting the IC Recorder to the Computer
Install the driver software into your

Tape recorder, etc.

Menu Settings
Optional audio connecting cable (not supplied)

Computer

computer from the supplied CD-ROM (for the use with the Windows 2000 Professional or Windows 98 Second Edition).
Remove the USB cap from the IC recorder and connect the recorder to the USB connector of your computer. Install the driver software from the supplied CD-ROM. For details, refer to On the supplied CD-ROM attached.

IC recorder

to USB connector
Making Settings for the Menu
When connecting to the microphone input connector, use a connecting cable with a resistor as follows. To the IC recorder Stereo mini-plug (with a resistor) Stereo mini-plug (with a resistor) To the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) (with a resistor) Stereo mini-plug (with a resistor)
/MENU for more than 1 second to enter the menu mode.
Press the control key right or left to select the item and then press. Press STOP to exit the menu mode.
Install the plug-in for playback using

Menu settings

Menu item REC MODE:HQ Settings (*: Initial setting) Set the recording mode. HQ*: You can record with high-quality sound. SP: You can record with standard quality sound. LP: You can record for a longer time. Set the microphone sensitivity. H* (high): To record at meetings or in a quiet and/or spacious place. L (low): To record dictation or in a noisy place. Change the display mode. (Items shown in the playback/stop/recording mode) COUNTER*:Elapsed playback time of one message/ Elapsed playback time of one message /Recording time REMAIN: Remaining time of one message/Remaining recording time/ Remaining recording time REC DATE: Recorded date/ Recorded date/Current date REC TIME: Recorded time/ Recorded time/Current time Set the VOR function. ON: The VOR function is activated. Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and stops when no sound is heard (VOR PAUSE flashes on the display), eliminating recording during soundless periods. OFF*: The VOR function does not work.
When connecting to the line input connector, use a cable without a resistor as follows. To the IC recorder Stereo mini-plug (without a resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without a resistor) To the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) (without a resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without a resistor)
a computer into your computer from the supplied CD-ROM.
For details, refer to On the supplied CDROM attached.

Tips The driver software for the use with the Windows 2000 Professional or Windows 98 Second Edition, and the plug-in software for playback using a computer are also installed in the IC recorder. You can also use this IC recorder as a USB mass storage device.
Optional audio connecting cables are not sold in Europe.

MIC SENS:H

The IC recorder is communicating with the computer whenever the OPR indicator flashes or is lit in orange. While the IC recorder is communicating with the computer, do not remove the IC recorder from the computer.

DISPLAY>

VOR:OFF
The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set the microphone sensitivity in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recordings, set the VOR function to OFF.

ICD-U50

Voice Plus All-In-One DVR Solution

Step-up New

256MB 3 Built In Flash Memory5 Up to 4 Hours of MP3 Playback4 Up to 125 Hours of Recording Time (LP Mode)2 Built-in USBMessage Folders HQ Recording Mode - 16kHz (19.2Kbps): Up to 28 Hours 40 Minutes 2 Recording Time Add-Recording Function Function Toggle Button Makes the Unit Easy to Use Digital VOR (Voice Operated Recording) Easy-to-Read LCD Display 250mW Speaker Output Includes; 1 "AAA" Battery, Neck Strap and Stereo Headphones Compatible with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred Voice to Print Software Digital Voice Up Recording Digital Pitch Control 3 Recording Modes (ST/LP/STLP)

Features

256MB3 Flash Memory5 uses ahigh capacity IC chip, which may be recorded over and used again and again, with distortion-free clarity. MP3 Playback4 provides easy playback of unsecured MP3 files by dragging and dropping files into the MP3 folder on the device LP Recording Mode Provides Up to 125 Hours Recording Time 2 Offering a longer recording time while maintaining 2-channel recording. Built-In USB1 allows the device to be plugged directly into a USB port on a computer or hub, eliminating the need for cables Compatible With Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred Voice to Print Software to easily convert your recorded files into text. Digital Voice Up and VOR (Voice Operated Recording) Functions increases the volume of the person speaking when recorded at a distance from the unit. Digital Pitch Control allows recordings to be heard at slower than normal speeds without distortion to facilitate transcribing or editing, or faster than normal to move quickly to a desired portion. Slim Style Design main controls are easy to use Add-Recording Function allows you to insert and add additional information to any message without affecting the original.
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

Microphone Input: 1 DC-In: 3V Headphone Output(s): 1 (Mini) USB Port(s): 1

Dimensions

Weight: 2.26 oz. (64 g) with battery Measurements: 1.10" x 4.72" x 0.54 (28.0 x 120.0 x 13.8mm)

Supplied Accessories

1 "AAA" Battery Neck Strap Stereo Headphones

Optional Accessories

AC Power Adaptor (AC-E30HG) Color: Light Blue UPC Code: 027242690899

Specifications

General
Type of Use: All-In-One Ultra Portable DVR Recording Media: Built-In Flash Memory5 256MB4 Recording and Playback Times: HQ: 28 Hr 40 Min.; SP: 76 Hrs 30 Min.; LP: 125 Hr 15 Min.
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= 250,904,576 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions, with default 5 folders setting. Total available space will be reduced as the number of folders increases. 4. Playback time is dependent on available memory. Calculated on 4 minutes per song. 5. Actual user available memory is approximate. A portion is used for data management. 2006 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.

Recording System: Digital Stereo, Monaural Recording Microphone: Built-in Format(s) Supported: MP3 Playback

Convenience

Erase/Protect: 2 Erase Options; Message Protection Feature

Hardware

Display: Full Function Display
Output Power: 250mW Power Requirements: Powers Though USB Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 20 Hours2 Recording, Up to 13 Hours 4 Playback Battery Type: "AAA" x 2

Speaker

Type: Built-in
Please visit the Dealer Network for current information at www.sony.com/dn
Sony Electronics Inc. 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 1-800-222-7669 www.sony.com

Last Updated: 03/02/2006