To record using the synchronized recording function.31 To record without using the synchronized recording function.33.
Step 2: Setting the Clock..15
Continued directly from Step 1: Preparing a Power Source..16 Setting the clock using the menu.16
Playing Back Messages..36
Selecting the playback mode.40 Adjusting the playback speed the DPC function.42 Selecting the sound effect..43 Recording with other equipment.44
Turning the IC Recorder On or Off.18
Turning the power off..18 Turning the power on..18
Recording/Playing Back Messages

Recording Messages..19

Selecting the recording mode.22 Setting the microphone sensitivity..24 Cutting out low frequency the LCF function.25
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm..46

Editing Messages

Erasing Messages..49
Erasing messages one by one.49 Erasing all messages in a folder.50
Transferring Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder..71
Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop)..71 Construction of folders and files.72
Moving a Message to a Different Folder...51 Dividing a Message into Two.53 Preventing Accidental Operation the HOLD function..55
Transferring Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer..74 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device..75 Using Voice Recognition Software.76
Introducing the voice recognition software..76 Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training).77
Utilizing the Menu Function
Making Settings for the Menu.56.

Utilizing Your Computer

Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer...68
System requirements.68 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer..69 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer..70.
Playing Back Music Files..78
Enjoying the music files more.80
Listening to the FM Radio
Tuning in an FM radio Station..81
Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones...83 Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio...84 Recording FM broadcasts..85
Presetting FM Radio Stations Automatically...86
Switching the scanning sensitivity..87
Presetting FM Radio Stations Manually...88 Listening to a Preset Radio Station.89 Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations.91

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting..93
Error messages..98 System limitations..100

Additional Information

Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)..101
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet...101.
Precautions..102 Specifications..104 Index...106
Checking the Contents of the Package

IC Recorder (1)

USB connection support cable (1)

Operating Instructions

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder.
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (1)

Stereo headphones (1)

Index to Parts and Controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.
Operation indicator (15, 19, 20, 28, 36, 67, 70, 101) Built-in microphones (stereo) (19) Display window (9) Control button*1 (, /VOL (volume) +, ) /ENT (enter) button DIVIDE button (27, 28, 53) (folder)/MENU button (19, 36, 56, 57, 78) (headphone) jack*2 (19, 21, 36, 37, 44, 45) (microphone) jack (29, 31) (record/pause) button (19, 21, 26, 29, 32, 34, 61, 85) (stop) button (16, 17, 19, 20, 36, 41, 44, 45, 47, 52, 56, 57, 78, 85, 101) (cue/fast forward) button (36, 37, 38, 39, 53, 54, 78) (play/stop) button (21, 36, 39, 41, 44, 45, 47, 78) (review/fast backward) button (21, 36, 37, 38, 39, 53, 54, 78) (repeat) A-B button (36, 41)
*1 How to use the control button Press VOL or + on the button to adjust the volume. In the menu setting window or folder selection window, press or on the button to change the menu settings or to select the folder you want, and then press the center button (ENT) to confirm the setting. In the FM reception window, press or to tune in a station, or to select a preset number.
HOLD switch (18, 19, 20, 36, 37, 55) DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch (42, 61)
*2 Connect the supplied or commercially available stereo headphones to the (headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean.
Opening for a handstrap (A handstrap is not supplied.) USB cap Speaker Battery compartment (12)

To the (headphone) jack

Display window
Operation mode indicator Displays the following, depending on the current operation mode : stop : playback : recording : recording standby/recording pause : recording with the VOR function : recording pause with the VOR function (flashing) If you press (record/pause) to pause recording when VOR is set to ON in the menu, only flashes. : Synchronized recording : Flashes while synchronized recording is set to pause. : review/fast backward, cue/fast forward : going backward/forward continuously
Folder name/ Message title name/ Artist name/ File name indication Press or of the control button to display a folder name, message title, artist name, and file name in sequence. Elasped time/Remaining time/ Recording date and time indication Repeat playback : Appears when one message is played back repeatedly. : Appears when messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. : Appears when all the messages are played back repeatedly. Selected message number/Total number of messages in the folder (Low Cut Filter) indicator LCF Appears when a folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder is selected and the LCF function is set to ON in the menu.

Music file (128kbps/ 44.1kHz)
Approx. 15 hr. Approx. 13 hr. 30 min. Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 16 hr. 30 min. 30 min.
Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 16 hr.
Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 17 hr. Approx. 16 hr.
Approx. 40 hr. Approx. 40 hr.
Approx. 43 hr. Approx. 40 hr. 30 min. Approx. 5 hr.

Approx. 4 hr. 30 min.

(hr. : hours/min. : minutes)
FM reception : Approx. 5 hr. 30 min.
When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery
Recording mode Recording ST*3 STSP*4
Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using the headphones FM recording
Playback*2 through speaker Playback Approx. 44 hr. Approx. 44 hr. using the 30 min. 30 min. headphones FM Approx. 5 hr. Approx. 5 hr. recording Recording mode Recording STLP
Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 14 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Approx. 18 hr. Approx. 18 hr.
Approx. 17 hr. 30 min. Approx. 19 hr. Approx. 18 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Approx. 48 hr. Approx. 44 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Approx. 5 hr. 30 min.
FM reception : Approx. 6 hr.
Playback*2 through speaker Playback Approx. 47 hr. Approx. 46 hr. using the headphones FM Approx. 5 hr. Approx. 5 hr. recording 30 min. 30 min.
Approx. 16 hr. Approx. 15 hr. 30 min. Approx. 18 hr. Approx. 18 hr. 30 min. 30 min.
The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder. *2 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 24 *3 ST : Stereo high quality recording mode *4 STSP : Stereo standard recording mode *5 STLP : Stereo long play recording mode *6 SP : Monaural standard play recording mode *7 LP : Monaural long play recording mode

Note while accessing

The IC recorder is accessing data when an updating animation appears in the display window or the operation indicator flashes in orange or is lit in red. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the battery or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage the data. Note
If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, an updating animation may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the animation disappears before starting operation.
Step 2: Setting the Clock
You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert a battery after the IC recorder has been without battery for more than 3 minutes, SET DATE & TIME appears, and then the year section flashes in the display window.

Continued directly from Step 1: Preparing a Power Source
Setting the clock using the menu
While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu.
1 Press or on the control button
to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press ENT.
1 Select DATE & TIME in the menu.

Press and hold

/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window.
2 Press (stop) to return to the
display of the stop mode.
Press or on the control button to
select DETAIL MENU, and then press ENT. Press or on the control button to select DATE & TIME, and then press ENT.
2 Press the or on the control
button to select 08y1m1d, and then press ENT.
3 Press or on the control button
Tips Press /MENU to return to the previous operation. You can set the time display for the clock to 12-HOUR or 24-HOUR in the menu. When 12-HOUR is set, AM or PM appears in the display window. When setting the clock, you can use VOL + or on the control button to move the cursor toward the left or right. You cannot use VOL + or to adjust the volume at this time.
If you do not press ENT within one minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode.
To display the current date and time
4 Press (stop) to return to the
Press (stop) to display the current date and time.
Turning the IC Recorder On or Off

Turning the power off

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode. HOLD lights up and the key mark flashes and 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 is turned 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 10 minutes have passed after you have turned on the IC recorder and leave it without doing anything, the display goes off automatically. (Press any button to show the display.)

During synchronized recording, you cannot divide a message (page 27) and you cannot pause recording (page 21). 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 select OFF, and then press ENT.
7 Press or on the control button 8 Press (stop) to exit the menu
9 Press (record/pause) to start 5 Press (stop) to exit the menu
mode. recording. The built-in microphones are automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded.
10 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 (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor)
To the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor)
When recording from other equipment, the microphone sensitivity cannot be adjusted. 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 and adjust the volume level on the equipment connected to the IC recorder. If SELECT INPUT is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 65). Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.

Playing Back Messages

(headphone)

Operation indicator

VOL +,
Press /MENU. Press or on the control button to
3 Press to start playback.
The operation indicator lights in green. (When LED is set to OFF in the menu (page67), the operation indicator does not light.)
select the folder, and then press ENT.

2 Press or to select the

message you want to play.
4 Press VOL + or on the control
button to adjust the volume.
5 Press (stop) to stop playback.
Tip During playback 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.
Listening with better sound quality
Display when playing back the messages
Press or on the control button to check the file information during playback. A message recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows.
To listen with the headphones : Connect the supplied headphones to the (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the (headphone) jack.

You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. For more information, see System Limitations on page 100. When you divide a message with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title, artist name, and file name. You cannot divide a message other than the one recorded using the IC recorder (MP3/ WMA file transferred from a computer). Once a message is divided, you cannot combine divided messages using the IC recorder. If you divide a message frequently, the unit may become unable to divide the message further. If you divide a message with an alarm setting, the same alarm setting remains only with the former message divided. You cannot divide a message at the very beginning (0.5 seconds from the beginning) or at the very end (0.5 seconds prior to the end) of the message.
To play the divided message
Press or to display the message number, as the divided messages now each have message numbers.
Preventing Accidental Operation the HOLD function
To prevent accidental operation, slide the HOLD switch in the direction of arrow in the recording or playback mode. HOLD will appear indicating that all the functions of the buttons are locked.
To cancel the HOLD function
Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. Note
When the HOLD function is activated during recording, cancel the HOLD function first to stop recording. Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback. To stop the alarm or playback, press (stop).
Making Settings for the Menu
to select the menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press ENT.
to select the setting that you want to set, and then press ENT.

mode. Note

If you do not press any button for one minute, the menu mode is automatically cancelled and the window will return to the normal display.
To return to the previous window
Press /MENU during menu mode.

To exit the menu mode

Menu settings
Menu items Settings Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode REC MODE ST, STSP, STLP, SP, LP

Playback mode

Recording FM radio mode mode

FM radio recording mode
MIC SENSITIVITY HIGH (H), LOW (L) LCF (LOW CUT) ON, OFF VOR DISPLAY DPC EFFECT EASY SEARCH PLAY MODE MOVE ALARM ERASE ALL ERASE A FILE FM RADIO* AUTO PRESET* DX/LOCAL* SCAN SENSITIVITY* 58

You can only adjust the playback speed between 0 and -50% when messages are recorded as WMA files.

Menu items EFFECT

Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the effect you want for the playback in the menu. NOISE CUT Reduces distortion to make the human voice clearer. POP: Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals. ROCK: Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. JAZZ: Emphasizes high ranges for a lively sound. BASS1: The bass sound is emphasized. BASS2: The bass sound is emphasized even more. OFF*: The EFFECT function does not work.

See page 43

EASY SEARCH
When playing back messages using a built-in speaker, the EFFECT function does not work.
Sets the easy search function. ON: You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing. This function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recording. OFF*: The easy search function does not work. When you press or , a message will be moved forward or backward.

Menu items PLAY MODE

Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the playback mode. 1: A message is played back. *: Messages in one folder are played back continuously. ALL: All the messages are played back continuously. 1: One message is played back repeatedly. : Messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. ALL: All the messages are played back repeatedly. The selected message will be moved to the selected folder. Before attempting to move a message, select the message to be moved and then go to the menu window. Sets the alarm. ON: To set the alarm, select ON and set the date, time or day of the week or choose daily for playback. OFF*: The alarm is cancelled.

See page 40

Menu items ERASE ALL
Settings (*: Initial setting) 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 EXECUTE. The selected message will be erased. Before erasing the message, select a message to be erased, and then go to the menu window and select EXECUTE. The IC recorder enters FM radio mode. Scans automatically for available frequencies. The stations will be stored in memory. EXECUTE : The automatic presetting is activated. CANCEL* : The automatic presetting is cancelled. Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. DX* : When the receiving signal is strong enough to receive, select this setting. LOCAL : When the receiving signal is weak to receive, select this setting.

See page 50

ERASE A FILE

FM RADIO** AUTO PRESET**

DX/LOCAL**
** for ICD-UX71F/UX81F only
Settings (*: Initial setting)

See page 87

SCAN SENSITIVITY** Sets the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations. HIGH (SCAN H)*: The scanning sensitivity is set to high. LOW (SCAN L) : The scanning sensitivity is set to low. AUDIO OUTPUT** During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones. HEADPHONES* : The sound comes out from the headphones. SPEAKER : The sound comes out from the speaker (s). When set to ON, the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and the IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when any sound is detected. ON: The synchronized recording function is activated. OFF*: The synchronized recording function is cancelled.

DETAIL MENU SYNC REC 31

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.

29, 32

See page 16
DATE & TIME Sets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. TIME DISPLAY Sets the clock display. 12-HOUR*: 12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon 24-HOUR: 0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon FORMAT Sets the formatting of the drive. EXECUTE: FORMATTING appears and the drive will be formatted. CANCEL*: The drive will not be formatted.
Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory. When the memory is formatted, all the data stored in the IC recorder will be erased. Once the memory has been erased, you cannot retrieve the data that was erased.
Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted. OFF: No beep sound will be heard.
The alarm sounds even if you set BEEP to OFF in the menu.

Menu items LED

Settings (*: Initial setting) Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. ON*: During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes. OFF: The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during operation.

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BACKLIGHT
When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or flashes even if LED is set to OFF.
Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. ON*: The backlight in the display window lights up for 10 seconds. OFF: The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation.
Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer

System requirements

Operating systems:
Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Home Basic Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 2 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 2 or higher 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 Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.5) Pre-Installed

Transferring Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder
You can play back music or language files (MP3/WMA*) from your computer using the IC recorder. You can make an MP3/WMA file using either a player software application installed on your computer or a commercially available software application.
* For the file formats that can be played back using the IC recorder, refer to Specifications (page 104).
Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop)
1 Connect the IC recorder to your
computer (page 69). 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 in which the music
files are stored to the IC recorder. On the Windows screen using Explorer, and on the Macintosh screen using Finder, drag and drop the folder onto the IC recorder. 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.
When you transfer a music file from your computer, you can play it back, however, you cannot divide it, or move it. To copy a folder (Drag and drop)
Construction of folders and files
The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows: :Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder (They have been already made when you purchase the IC recorder.) :Folder transferred from a computer (They are displayed when music files have been transferred from a computer.) Note
You can record messages in up to 5 folders using the IC recorder.
Click and hold, drag, and then drop.

IC RECORDER

Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder

FOLDER01

FOLDER05
Folder transferred from your computer Conversation
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.

MUSIC POP OLDIES *1

Tips You can enter title, or artist name, etc., into music files as ID3 tag information. The ID3 tag information can be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the software you use to make the music files on your computer. You can display the ID3 tag information in sequence by pressing or on the control button (page 79).

You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except VOICE folders) or files to the root directory that is located immediately below IC RECORDER on the computer. This is due to Windows system limitations (ICD-UX71/ UX81/UX71F/UX81F only). If no title, or artist name has been entered into the ID3 tag information, Unknown will be displayed.
Transferring Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer
You can save files or folders by transferring them from the IC recorder to your computer.
2 Copy files or folders you want to
transfer to your computer. Drag and drop the folders contains files you want from IC RECORDER to the local disc on your computer.
Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device
When the IC recorder is connected to your computer directly or using a USB connection support 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. Your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment described below to use the IC recorder as a USB mass storage device.
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or higher Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.5) Pre-Installed

USB port Note

The following systems are not supported: Any 64 bit operating systems Any operating systems other than the ones indicated on the left Personally constructed PCs or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment

Operating Systems:

Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Home Basic Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 2 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 2 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2 or higher Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 or higher
Using Voice Recognition Software
When voice recognition software (not supplied) is installed on your computer, you can transcribe a message into a text file.
Introducing the voice recognition software
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a speechrecognition software application that allows you to recognize and transcribe your recorded voice in a message and convert it into a text file. For details on Dragon NaturallySpeaking, refer to the operating instructions supplied with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. For information on using Dragon NaturallySpeaking, refer to the documentation supplied with the software. For the latest version and information on the availability of Dragon NaturallySpeaking in each region, please refer to the following home page: http://www.nuance.com

preset and store on the preset number. When a station you tune in is not a preset station, P - - is displayed.
Listening to a Preset Radio Station
2 Press and hold ENT until a preset
number flashes on the display. The station will be stored in memory.
3 To tune in a station, press or
on the control button repeatedly until the preset number you want is displayed. When you press and hold or on the control button, the preset numbers change rapidly.
4 Press (stop) to turn the FM radio
Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations
to select FM RADIO, and then press ENT.
The IC recorder enters FM radio mode.
3 To tune in a station, press or on
the control button repeatedly until the preset number you want to erase is displayed.

4 Press and hold ENT.

The preset number and ERASE? will be displayed on the display.
5 Press or on the control button
The preset number will be changed to P- -.
repeatedly to select EXECUTE, and then press ENT.
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. The IC recorder cannot be turned on. Display does not disappear. Display appears blurred. The IC recorder does not operate. No sound comes from the speaker. Remedy
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow when the IC recorder is stopped (page 18). The HOLD switch is set. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that of the arrow (page 18). Remove the protective film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. The battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity (page12). The battery is weak (page13). The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch (page55). The volume is turned down completely (page36). Headphones are plugged in (page37). When you are listening to the FM radio, AUDIO OUTPUT is set to HEADPHONES. Set it to SPEAKER (page 65). 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. When you are listening to the FM radio, AUDIO OUTPUT is set to SPEAKER. Set it to HEADPHONES (page 65).

LOW BATTERY MEMORY FULL FILE FULL
FILE DAMAGED FORMAT ERROR

PROCESS ERROR

SET DATE&TIME NO FILE
Error message PAST DATE/TIME FILE PROTECTED

Cause/Remedy

You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time. The selected message is protected and is now a Reading only file. You cannot erase it. Cancel Reading only on your computer to edit the message using the IC recorder. The data does not have a file format which the IC recorder supports. You cannot move a message or divide a message, because there is more than one folder that has files with same name. Change the file names. A message in the folder cannot be moved or divided. You cannot divide messages not recorded using the IC recorder. The maximum recording message/music file size is 1 GB. When the recording message/music file size exceeds the maximum size limit, exceeded recording is recorded as a new message. If there are no MP3 files in the folder, no folders are displayed in the display window, therefore, the folder setting will be changed. When 30 FM stations have already been stored in the IC recorders memory, you cannot preset a new FM station. A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the battery and re-insert it.
UNKNOWN DATA CANNOT OPERATE

NEW MESSAGE

CHANGE FOLDER
FULL SETTING SYSTEM ERROR

System limitations

There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder.
Symptom You cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time. Cause/Remedy
If you record messages in a mixture of ST, STSP, STLP, SP and LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum ST mode recording time to the maximum LP mode recording time. The sum of the number on the counter (elapsed recording time) and the remaining recording time may be less than the IC recorders maximum recording time. If you have transferred music files using your computer, those files may not be copied in order of transfer because of the System limitation. The message/music file has reached the maximum size limit (1 GB), therefore it is automatically divided. Depending on the combination of the characters used for the folder name that was made on your computer, those characters may change to all capitals. A character which cannot be displayed on the IC recorder has been used. Using your computer, replace it with one which can be displayed on the IC recorder. You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point A that has been set. Depending on the files transferred to the IC recorder from your computer, the set positions may move.

This Quick Start Guide describes only basic operations, such as how to record, play back, or erase messages. The operating instructions explaining all the features and functions are supplied with the IC recorder as PDF files in 19 languages stored on the supplied CD-ROM. You can copy the PDF files of the operating instructions to your computer. Insert the supplied CDROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer, and just follow the instructions shown on the screen. If the instructions are not shown on the screen, rightclick the CD-ROM on Windows Explorer to open, and double-click [SetupLauncher.exe]. The English edition of the operating instructions is supplied as a booklet as well.
Applicable accessories: Headphones, USB connection support cable
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
For customers in Europe 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.
Notice for the customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries applying EU directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders. Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer. Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the IC recorder may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to: The capacity of the connected IC recorder. The IC recorder is not functioning normally. Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the IC recorder.

Table of Contents

Checking the Contents of the Package...5

Utilizing Your Computer

Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer..18 Transferring Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder..21 Playing Back Music Files..22

Getting Started

Step 1: Preparing a Power Source.6 Step 2: Setting the Clock..7 Step 3: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window.10 Turning the IC Recorder On or Off.11
Listening to the FM Radio
Tuning in an FM radio Station.23 Presetting FM Radio Stations Automatically..25 Listening to a Preset Radio Station.26 Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations..28 Precautions..29
Recording/Playing Back Messages
Recording Messages.12 Playing Back Messages..14

Editing Messages

Erasing Messages..15
Checking the Contents of the Package

IC Recorder (1)

Carrying case (1) Battery case (1) CD-ROM (1)
(The operating instructions are stored as PDF files.)

Operating Instructions

Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder.
NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable battery (1) Stereo headphones (1)
USB connection support cable (1)
2 Insert one NH-AAA rechargeable
Step 1: Preparing a Power Source
battery with correct polarity, and close the lid.

Inserting the battery

1 Slide and lift the battery

compartment lid.

3 Charge the battery by connecting
the USB connector of the IC recorder to your computer.

Computer IC recorder

To USB connector
Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer
Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged.
Step 2: Setting the Clock
1 Make sure that the operation
indicator is not flashing.
2 Disconnect 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.
You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert a battery after the IC recorder has been without battery for more than 3 minutes, SET DATE & TIME appears, and then the year section flashes in the display window.
Continued directly from Step 1: Preparing a Power Source
Setting the clock using the menu
While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu.
1 Press or on the control button
to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press ENT.
1 Select DATE & TIME in the menu.

Press and hold

/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window.
2 Press (stop) to return to the
display of the stop mode.

Press or on the control button to
select DETAIL MENU, and then press ENT. Press or on the control button to select DATE & TIME, and then press ENT.
2 Press the or on the control
button to select 08y1m1d, and then press ENT.
To display the current date and time
Press (stop) to display the current date and time.
3 Press or on the control button
4 Press (stop) to return to the
display of the stop mode. Note
If you do not press ENT within one minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the display of the stopmode.
Step 3: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window
2 Press or on the control button
to select DETAIL MENU, and then press ENT.
to select LANGUAGE, and then press ENT.

ENT /MENU

4 Press or on the control button
to select the language that you want to use, and then press ENT. You can select the following languages. European model : ENGLISH, Pycc(Russian) Other models : ENGLISH, Pycc(Russian), (Japanese), (Korean), (Chinese), (Chinese), (Thai)
You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 2 languages (European model)/7 languages (other models).

1 Press and hold

the menu mode.

/MENU to enter

The menu mode window will be displayed.
Turning the IC Recorder On or Off

Turning the power off

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode. HOLD lights up and the key mark flashes and 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 is turned 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 10 minutes have passed after you have turned on the IC recorder and leave it without doing anything, the display goes off automatically. (Press any button to show the display.)
When you are not using the IC recorder, you can prevent the battery from getting weak quickly by turning the power off.

Recording Messages

Built-in microphones (headphone) jack Operation indicator

1 Select a folder.

Press

2 Start recording.

Press (record/pause) in the stop
/MENU to display the folder selection window. Press or on the control button to select the folder in which you want to record messages ( FOLDER01-05), and then press ENT.
mode. The operation indicator lights in red. (When LED is set to OFF in the menu, 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.

Playing Back Messages

Operation indicator VOL +,
Press /MENU. Press or on the control button to
3 Press to start playback.
The operation indicator lights in green. (When LED is set to OFF in the menu, the operation indicator does not light.)
select the folder, and then press ENT.

2 Press or to select the

message you want to play.
4 Press VOL + or on the control
button to adjust the volume.
5 Press (stop) to stop playback.

Erasing Messages

You can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Note
Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
You can erase unwanted messages, retaining all other messages when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages.
1 Select the message you want to

erase.

2 Press and hold
Erasing messages one by one
to select ERASE A FILE, and then press ENT. The message to be erased will be played back.
to select EXECUTE, and then press ENT. ERASING appears in the display window and the selected message will be erased.

Erasing all messages in a folder

To cancel erasing

Select CANCEL in step 4, and then press ENT.

To erase another message

Proceed with the same steps again from the beginning.
1 Select the folder containing the 2 Press and hold
To erase a part of one message
Divide the message into two messages first, and then proceed with the same steps from the beginning.
messages you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. the menu mode. /MENU to enter
to select ERASE ALL, and then press ENT.
ERASING appears in the display window and all messages in the selected folder will be erased.
to select EXECUTE, and then press ENT.

Notes

Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer

System requirements

Operating systems:
Windows Vista Ultimate Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Home Basic Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 2 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 2 or higher 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 Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.5) Pre-Installed
Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those described above (Windows 98 or Linux, etc.) is used. Any 64 bit operating system is not supported. For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder: European model: http://support.sony-europe.com/DNA Other models: http://www.sony-asia.com/support

Hardware environment:

Port: USB port Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems Note
The following systems are not supported: Operating systems other than the ones indicated on the left Personally constructed computers or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment
When you are using Windows 2000 Professional
Install the driver using SonyRecorder_ Driver.exe in the IC recorder.
Connecting the IC recorder to your computer
You can transfer the IC recorder data onto your computer by connecting the IC recorder to the computer. Remove the USB cap from the IC recorder and then connect the IC recorder to the USB connector of your computer. The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the connection is made. While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, CONNECTING is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder.

IC recorder

Computer
Tip If the IC recorder cannot be connected to the USB connector of your computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable.

USB connection support cable (supplied) 19
If you connect more than two USB devices to your computer, normal operation will not be guaranteed. Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or a USB connection support cable other than the supplied cable is not guaranteed. A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at the same time. Before connecting the IC recorder to the computer, make sure that the battery is inserted in the IC recorder. It is recommended that you disconnect the IC recorder from the computer when you are not using the IC recorder connected to the computer.
Transferring Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder
You can play back music or language files (MP3/WMA*) from your computer using the IC recorder. You can make an MP3/WMA file using either a player software application installed on your computer or a commercially available software application.
* For the file formats that can be played back using the IC recorder, refer to Specifications (page 110 in Operating Instructions).
Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop)
1 Connect the IC recorder to your
computer (page 19). 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 in which the music
files are stored to the IC recorder. On the Windows screen using Explorer, and on the Macintosh screen using Finder, drag and drop the folder onto the IC recorder. 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.

Playing Back Music Files

1 Remove the IC recorder from your
computer, press /MENU, press or on the control button to select the folder ( ) in which music files are stored, and then press ENT.
music file you want to play.
3 Press to start playback. 4 Press (stop) to stop playback.
(for ICD-UX71F/UX81F/UX91F only) The headphone cord is an FM antenna, therefore, connect the headphone when listening to the radio. During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones using the menu. For details, see page 87 in Operating Instructions. Note
During FM reception you cannot charge the battery.
Tuning in an FM radio Station
The display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some regions.

3 Tune in a station. 4 Press or on the control button
to select FM RADIO, and then press ENT. The IC recorder enters FM radio mode.
repeatedly to tune in a station or press and hold or on the control button until the frequency digits begin to change on the display. The IC recorder automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. If you cannot tune in a station, press or on the control button repeatedly to change the frequency step by step. When a station you tune in is a preset station, the preset number is displayed, otherwise, P - - appears instead.
You can switch the display between preset number and frequency by pressing ENT.
Presetting FM Radio Stations Automatically
/MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio. The menu mode window will be displayed.
to select AUTO PRESET, and then press ENT.
3 Press or on the control button to
select EXECUTE, and then press ENT. The IC recorder automatically scans for available radio frequencies and the stations will be stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones. While presetting FM radio stations automatically, the preset number ready to be assigned flashes.
The display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some regions. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations automatically using the preset menu.
To stop the automatic presetting
Press (stop). The preset numbers stored until you press the (stop) button remain in memory.
Listening to a Preset Radio Station
3 To tune in a station, press or
on the control button repeatedly until the preset number you want is displayed. When you press and hold or on the control button, the preset numbers change rapidly.
4 Press (stop) to turn the FM radio
Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations
to select FM RADIO, and then press ENT.
The IC recorder enters FM radio mode.
3 To tune in a station, press or on
the control button repeatedly until the preset number you want to erase is displayed.

4 Press and hold ENT.

The preset number and ERASE? will be displayed on the display.

Precautions

On power
5 Press or on the control button
The preset number will be changed to P- -.
repeatedly to select EXECUTE, and then press ENT.
Operate the unit only on 1.5V or 1.2V DC. Use one NH-AAA rechargeable battery or one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery. 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 battery 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.

Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other countries. 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 Nuance Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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.
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