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Table of Contents

Getting Started
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package...7 Index to parts and controls.8 Step 2: Recharging the Battery..9 When to charge/replace the battery.11 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On.12 Turning the power on..12 Turning the power off..12 Step 4: Setting the Clock.13 Setting the clock after recharging the battery..13 Setting the clock using the menu.13 Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window..15 Preventing Accidental Operation (HOLD)...17 Locking the buttons..17 Unlocking the buttons..17
Other Recording Operations
Changing the Recording Settings.28 Selecting the recording mode.28 Setting the microphone sensitivity.29 Cutting out low frequency the LCF function..31 Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function..32 Operating during Recording..34 Monitoring the recording..34 Dividing a message during recording..34 Recording via Other Devices.36 Recording with an external microphone...36 Recording from other equipment.37
Other Playback Operations
Changing the Playback Method.42 Convenient playback methods.42 Adjusting the playback speed the DPC function..43 Changing the Playback Settings.45 Selecting the playback mode.45 Making the human voice clearer the noise cut function..47 Selecting the sound effect.48

Basic Operations

Recording..18 Listening...22 Erasing..26
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm..50 Playback via Other Devices..53 Recording with other equipment.53

Utilizing Your Computer

Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer..83 System requirements for your computer..83 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer..84 Construction of folders and files.85 Copying Messages from the IC Recorder to Your Computer to Save Them..87 Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back..88 Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop)..88 Enjoying the music files more.90 Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory Data Storage Function.91 Using Voice Recognition Software.92 Introducing the voice recognition software..92 Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training)..92 Disconnecting the IC Recorder from Your Computer..94

Editing Messages

Erasing All Messages in a Folder.55 Moving a Message to a Different Folder..56 Dividing a Message into Two..58
Listening to the FM Radio
Tuning in an FM Radio Station.60 Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones.61 Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio..62 Recording FM broadcasts.63 Presetting FM Radio Stations Automatically...64 Switching the scanning sensitivity..65 Presetting FM Radio Stations Manually..67 Listening to a Preset Radio Station.68 Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations..69

About the Menu Function

Making Settings for the Menu.71 Menu Settings...72

Additional Information

Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)..95
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet..96 Precautions...97 Specifications..99 System requirements.99 Design and specifications.. 100 Battery life.. 103

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.105 Error Messages.. 112 System Limitations. 115 Display Window Guide.116 Index...119 Trademarks.. 122
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package
IC Recorder (1) Battery case (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.
NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable battery (1)

Stereo headphones (1)

USB connection support cable (1)
If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable.
Index to parts and controls
L ERASE button M VOL (volume) +*/ button N (repeat) A-B button O DIVIDE button

A B C D E F G H I J K 8

Operation indicator Built-in microphones (stereo) Display window x STOP button z REC (record)/PAUSE button Control button (v, V /. (review/fast backward), > (cue/fast forward)) N (play)/ENT (enter) button* (folder) button MENU button m (microphone) jack* i (headphone) jack

P Q R S T U

Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.) Speaker USB slide lever HOLD/POWER switch DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch Battery compartment

Before playback starts, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power.

To start playback

2 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder.
3 Press > on the control button.
4 Press v or V on the control button to select the message

you want to play.

5 Press N/ENT.
Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When LED is set to OFF in the menu (page 80), the operation indicator does not light.)

Operation indicator

6 Press VOL +/ to adjust the volume.

VOL +/

To stop playback
stop at the current position Press N/ENT. To resume playback from that point, press N/ENT (Playback Pause function) again. go back to the beginning of Press. on the control button once.* the current message go back to previous messages skip to the next message skip to the succeeding messages Press. on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the messages continuously.) Press > on the control button once.* Press > on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to skip the messages continuously.)
* These operations are for when Easy Search is set to OFF (page 76).
Display when playing back the messages
A File information Press v or V on the control button to check the file information during playback. A message recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows. : : : : Folder name: FOLDER01-FOLDER10 Title: Date_file number (e.g. 090101_001 or FM_090101_001) Artist name: My Recording File name: Date_file number (e.g. 090101_001 or FM_090101_001)
You can change the folder name, title, artist name, and/or file name using a computer.
B Counter information You can select the display mode in the menu (page 77). Elapsed time: Elapsed playback time of one message Remaining time: The remaining time of the message Recording date: Date recorded Recording time: Time recorded C Remaining recording time Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours. If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours and minutes. If there is less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and seconds.

Erasing

Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Before erasing a message, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power.
Selecting a message and erasing it
1 Select the message you want to erase when the IC
recorder is in the stop or playback mode.

2 Press ERASE.

Erase? appears with the message title.
3 Press v or V on the control button to select Execute.

4 Press N/ENT.

Erasing. appears in the display window and the selected message will be erased. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages.

To cancel erasing

1 Select Cancel in step 3 of Selecting a message and
erasing it, and then press N/ENT.

Erasing another message

Proceed with the same steps again from the beginning.
Erasing a part of one message
Divide the message into two messages first (page 58), and then proceed with the same steps from the beginning.
Changing the Recording Settings
Selecting the recording mode
select REC Mode, and then press N/ ENT.
select ST, STSP, STLP, SP, or LP, and then press N/ENT.
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
You can select the recording mode in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode or the FM radio mode.
High-quality stereo recording mode (44.1 kHz/192 kbps) You can record with stereo high-quality sound. Standard play stereo recording mode (44.1 kHz/128 kbps) You can record with stereo sound. Long play stereo recording mode (22.05 kHz/48 kbps) You can record for a longer time with stereo sound. Standard play monaural recording mode (44.1 kHz/32 kbps) You can record with standard quality sound. Long play monaural recording mode (11.025 kHz/8 kbps) You can record for a longer time with monaural sound.
Setting the microphone sensitivity
To record with better sound quality, select the ST or STSP mode. The recording mode is set to ST when you purchase the IC recorder. P Note
You cannot set the recording mode while recording.
You can set the microphone sensitivity in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording.
select Mic Sensitivity, and then press N/ENT.

S-High

To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as a recording made in a spacious room. To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting, such as a recording made in a conference room or during interviews. To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound.

Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Other Recording Operations

v Message is divided.

Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping.
z Tip You can divide the currently recorded message during recording pause.
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.
Recording via Other Devices
Recording with an external microphone

Stereo microphone

m (microphone) jack
select MIC IN, and then press N/ ENT.
x STOP z REC/PAUSE N/ENT v, V
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 4 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.
The built-in microphones are automatically cut off. If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity on the IC recorder. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder.
z Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P electret condenser microphone (not supplied).
1 Connect an external microphone to the
m (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Select Input appears in the display window. If Select Input is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 82). 36
Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone
You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. For details on how to make the connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the ECM-TL1 microphone. P Notes
After you have made the connection, check the sound quality of the conversation and the recording level before you start recording. If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is recorded, the conversation may be recorded with lower level of sound. In this case, start recording after the conversation has started. The VOR function may not work, depending on the kind of telephone or the line condition. We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any inconvenience, even if you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder.
Recording from other equipment

External equipment

You can make music files without using the computer by recording the sound from other equipment connected to the IC recorder.
z Tips Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. If the input level is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the
m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder.

To record using the synchronized recording function
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 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 m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable (page 41)*. Select Input appears in the display window. If Select Input is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 82).
select SYNC REC, and then press N/ ENT.
7 Press v or V on the control button to
select Audio IN, and then press N/ ENT.
select ON, and then press N/ENT. 38
8 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 9 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.
flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode.
To record without using the synchronized recording function
10 Start playback on the piece of
equipment 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. P Notes
During synchronized recording, you cannot divide a message (page 34) and you cannot pause recording (page 20). Depending on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder, the synchronized recording function may not operate properly due to a difference in the audio input level.
select OFF, and then press N/ENT.
The built-in microphones are automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded.
equipment connected to the IC recorder.
* Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied)
To the IC recorder RK-G139 Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) To the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor)

RK-G136

When recording from other equipment, the microphone sensitivity cannot be adjusted.
Changing the Playback Method
Convenient playback methods
Listening with better sound quality
To listen with the headphones: Connect the supplied headphones to the i (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 i (headphone) jack.
Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)
To search forward (Cue): Press and hold > on the control button during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. To search backward (Review): Press and hold. on the control button during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound. This is useful to check one word forward or back. Then, if you press and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to search at higher speed.

See page 50

Protect

Erase All

Menu items FM Radio** Auto Preset**
Settings (*: Initial setting) The IC recorder enters the 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*: Normally, select this setting. LOCAL: When there is interference or collapsing caused by a intense electric field around the transmitting antenna of the broadcasting station, etc., select this setting.

See page 60 64

DX/LOCAL**
Select DX when the IC recorder reception status is not good due to a weak signal. 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. 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). 65

Audio Output**

** for ICD-UX200F/UX300F only
Menu items Detail Menu Date&Time Time Display
Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. Sets the clock display. 12-Hour*: 12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon 24-Hour: 0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted or an error has occurred. OFF: No beep sound will be heard.

See page 13

The alarm sounds even if you set Beep to OFF in the menu. LED 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.
When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or flashes even if LED is set to OFF.

Menu items Backlight

Settings (*: Initial setting) Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. ON*: The backlight in the display window lights up for approx. 10 seconds. OFF: The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation. Sets the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc.

z Tips You can change the folder name, title, artist name, and/or file name using a computer. The title or artist name, etc., registered in the music files, 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 information in sequence by pressing v or V on the control button (page 89).
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 system limitations (for ICD-UX200/ UX200F only). If no title, or artist name has been registered Unknown will be displayed.
You can record messages in up to 10 folders (FOLDER01-10) using the IC recorder. *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-to-remember name on the folder in advance. Folders shown in the illustration are examples of folder names. *2 The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders copied to the IC recorder. *3 If you copy music files separately, they are classified as being in No Folder.
Copying Messages from the IC Recorder to Your Computer to Save Them
z To copy a message or a folder

(Drag and drop)

You can save messages or folders by copying them from the IC recorder to your computer.
1 Connect the IC recorder to your

computer (page 84).

1 Click and hold, 2 drag, 3 and then drop.
2 Copy messages or folders you want to
save to your computer. Drag and drop the messages or folders you want from IC RECORDER to the local disc on your computer.
computer (page 94). If you wish to create a CD, use a commercially available CD burner software application, a CD burner software application installed on your computer, or Windows Media Player. For details about operations for the CD burner software application or Windows Media Player, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the software application, or contact the respective manufacturers. 87
Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back
Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop)
computer (page 84). You can copy music or other audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC-LC*) from your computer to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping them, and you can then play them back on the IC recorder. You can make an MP3/WMA/AAC-LC file using a software application, etc., installed on your computer.

Input/Output

Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) input for plug in power, minimum input level 0.9 mV, 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) output for 8 ohms - 300 ohms headphones USB connector High-Speed USB compatible

Supplied accessories

See page 7.

Optional accessories

Active speaker SRS-M50 Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P, ECM-TL1 Audio connecting cable RK-G136, RK-G139 Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2K USB AC adaptor AC-U50AD (U.S.A. and Canada only), AC-U50A (Latin America only) Battery charger BCG-34HS2KA (U.S.A. and Canada only), BCG-34HLD22K (Latin America only) Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Playback speed control (DPC)
+100% to 50% (MP3) 0% to 50% (WMA/AAC-LC)

Power output

Power requirements
One NH-AAA rechargeable battery (supplied): 1.2 V DC One LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (not supplied): 1.5 V DC

Operating temperature

5C - 35C (41F - 95F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls) (JEITA)*5
36.6 mm 98.5 mm 14.6 mm (1 1/2 in. 4 in. 19/32 in.)
Maximum recording time*6*7
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. ST mode ICD-UX200/ UX200F ICD-UX300/ UX300F 22 hr. 15 min. 44 hr. 40 min. STSP mode 33 hr. 25 min. 67 hr. STLP mode 89 hr. 15 min. 178 hr. 40 min. SP mode 133 hr. 55 min. 268 hr. 5 min. LP mode 535 hr. 45 min. 1,072 hr. 25 min.
(hr.: hours/min.: minutes) *6 When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the battery with a new one in the midst of recording. For details on the battery life, see page 103. *7 The maximum recording time varies if you record messages in mixed recording mode.

Battery life*1

When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery

Display does not disappear. Display appears blurred. The IC recorder does not operate.
Remove the protective film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. The battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 9). The battery is weak (page 11). The power to the IC recorder is off. Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of POWER for more than 1 second (page 12). The HOLD function is activated. Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center (page 17). The volume is turned down completely (page 22). Headphones are plugged in (page 42). When you are listening to the FM radio, Audio Output is set to Headphones. Set it to Speaker (page 61).
No sound comes from the speaker.
Symptom Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in.
Remedy 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 61).
The operation indicator does LED is set to OFF. Display the menu and set LED to ON not light. (page 80). Memory Full is displayed The memory is full. Erase some of the messages (page 26) or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer. and you cannot start recording. File Full is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. 99 messages have been recorded in the selected folder or 990 messages (when there are 10 folders) in total have been recorded. Therefore you cannot record another message, or move a message. Erase some of the messages (page 26) or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer. The VOR function is activated. Set VOR to OFF in the menu (page 32). An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was recorded. The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording. Clean the plug. The i (headphones) plug is dirty. Clean the plug. Mic Sensitivity (microphone sensitivity) is set to Low Display the menu and set Mic Sensitivity to High S-High (page 29). or.
Recording is interrupted. Noise is heard.

Recording level is low.

Symptom The VOR function does not work. You cannot divide a message.
Remedy The synchronized recording function is activated (page 37). Set SYNC REC to OFF in the menu (page 82). During FM recording, the VOR function does not work. You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot divide a message in that folder. 99 messages have been recorded in the selected folder. Erase some of the messages (page 26) or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer. The synchronized recording function is activated (page 37). Set SYNC REC to OFF in the menu (page 82). You may not be able to divide a message at the beginning or at the end of the message because of system limitations. You cannot divide or move a message other than the one recorded using the IC recorder (MP3/WMA/AAC-LC file transferred from a computer). If you divide a message frequently, the unit may become unable to divide the message further.

When recording from other Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the equipment, the input level is m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume too strong or not strong level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. enough. Playback speed is too fast or The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Slide the DPC (SPEED too slow. CTRL) switch to OFF or press v or V on the control button to adjust the speed in DPC again (page 43). --:-- is displayed. --y--m--d or --:-- is displayed on the REC Date display. You have not set the clock (page 13). The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the message when the clock was not set.

Symptom

Remedy
There are fewer menu items The menu items displayed are different depending on the displayed in the menu mode. operation modes (stop mode, playback mode, recording mode, and FM radio reception mode) (page 72). The battery life is short. The battery life on page 103 is based on playback with the volume level set to 15. The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder.
Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the battery is consumed There is no battery power remaining after you have left slightly. The battery life in this case varies depending on humidity or other environmental conditions. If you do not intend to use the the battery inserted for long IC recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended that time without using the IC you turn the power off (page 12) or remove the battery. Moreover, recorder. if you set Auto Power Off to a short span in the menu (page 81), you can prevent the battery from being consumed due to forgetting to turn the IC recorder off. There is no battery power remaining when you disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor after you have left the IC recorder connected for long time, fully charged. Once the battery is full charged, it is not recharged automatically, even if you leave the IC recorder connected to the USB AC adaptor. You can use the IC recorder while it is connected to the USB AC adaptor, but charge it again after disconnecting it.
The charging indicator is not You are not using a rechargeable battery or are using a battery displayed. other than a rechargeable battery (alkaline battery, manganese battery, etc.) Rechargeable battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity. USB Charge of Detail Menu is set to OFF in the menu. To charge the battery using your computer, set it to ON. When playing back messages using the built-in speaker, or when listening to the FM radio, you cannot charge the battery.

Low Battery

Memory Full File Full
File Damaged Format Error

Process Error

Set Date&Time No File
Error message Already Set
Cause/Remedy The selected message has already been set for alarm playback. Select the other message. You set the alarm to play back a message at a date and time previously set on another message. Change the alarm setting. You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time. If you have not set the alarm, the alarm list will not be displayed. Make the alarm setting for New. You can set up to 30 alarms. Cancel unwanted alarms. When 30 FM stations have already been stored in the IC recorders memory, you cannot preset a new FM station. The selected message is protected and is now a Reading only file. You cannot erase it. Cancel the protection on the IC recorder or cancel Read only on your computer to edit the message using the IC recorder. This data is not in a file format that is supported by the IC recorder. The IC recorder supports MP3 files (.mp3), WMA files (.wma), and AAC-LC files (.m4a). See Design and specifications on page 100. You cannot play back copyright protected files. 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.
Past Date/Time No Setting Settings are Full

File Protected

Unknown Data

Invalid Operation

New Message
Error message Change Folder
Cause/Remedy If there are no MP3 files in the folder, no folders are displayed in the display window, therefore, the folder setting will be changed. A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the battery and re-insert it. When the Noise Cut is set to ON in the menu, the setting of the Effect menu does not work. Cancel the noise cut setting.
System Error Invalid when Noise Cut is ON

System Limitations

There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder.

Symptom Cause/Remedy

You cannot record messages If you record messages in a mixture of ST, STSP, STLP, SP and LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum ST up to the maximum mode recording time to the maximum LP mode recording time. 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. You cannot display or play back music files in order. If you have transferred music files using your computer, those files may not be copied in order of transfer because of system limitations. If you copy music files from your computer to the IC recorder one by one, you can display and play back the music files in copied order. The message/music file has reached the maximum size limit (1 GB), therefore it is automatically divided.

Mic Sensitivity..72, 74 Move..72, 78 Noise Cut..72, 75 Play Mode..72, 77 Protect..72, 78 REC Mode.72, 74 Scan Sensitivity..73, 79 Select Input..73, 82 SYNC REC..73, 82 Time Display..73, 80 USB Charge..73, 81 VOR...72, 75 Microphone sensitivity.29, 72, 74 Monitoring the recording.34 Moving a message..56, 72, 78 MP3 files..100
Noise..97 Noise Cut..47, 72, 75
Pause recording..20 Playback..22, 42 Playback modes..45, 72, 77 Precautions...97
Rechargeable battery.9, 103 Recharging the battery..9 Recording..18, 28 Recording from a telephone..37 Recording from other equipment.37 Recording mode.28, 72, 74 Recording time.. 102 Recording with an external microphone..36 Recording with other equipment.53 Remaining battery indicator.11 Review..20

Troubleshooting.105

USB AC adaptor..95 USB Memory..91
Voice recognition software.92 VOR (Voice Operated Recording)..32, 72, 75

WMA files..100

Selecting the sound effect.48, 72, 76 Setting the clock..13 Setting the language..15, 73, 81 SP.. 29, 72, 74, 102, 103 Specifications..99 ST.. 29, 72, 74, 102, 103 STLP..29, 72, 74, 102, 103 STSP..29, 72, 74, 102, 103 Synchronized recording.38, 73, 82 System Limitations. 115

Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of 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, 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. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. 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-UX200

Record files using the MP3 file format for playback on a compatible PC and other audio devices.GB built-in flash memory3 stores up to 535 hours2 of voice-quality audio in LP mode. Direct USB connection allows you to plug the voice recorder into a USB port on your compatible PC, eliminating the need for cables. Drag-and-drop file transfer makes it easy to transfer files between devices - without the need for additional software. PC data storage lets you store up to 250 songs , or use the voice recorder as a USB drive to transfer personal files between computers. Selectable microphone sensitivity (Hi/Lo) helps you effectively record different situations, such as individuals or group meetings. Digital Pitch Control allows playback of recorded audio slower or faster without changing the pitch. Voice Operated Recording (VOR) stops the recording during silent pauses and begins recording again when the conversation resumes. Ideal for: Classes, lectures, recording music or podcasting Includes rechargeable battery which can be recharged using the USB port on a PC

Features

ADDITIONAL FEATURES Large capacity Long recording time Music player Compatible with: Voice operated recording (VOR) Additional features: Ideal for: Power Requirements: One NH-AAA rechargeable battery (supplied): 1.2 V DC One LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (not supplied): 1.5 V DC Battery Type: "AAA" x 1

Speaker

Speaker Dimensions: Approx. 21/32 in. diameter

Software

Supplied Software: SonyRecorder_Driver.exe as installed in the IC recorder. Operating System Compatibility: Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1 or higher, Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1 or higher, Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 or higher, Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1 or higher, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows 2000 Professional Servie Pack 4 or higher, Mac OS X (v10.2.8v10.5), pre-installed

Specifications

General
Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder Recording Media: Built-In Flash Memory 2GB Recording and Playback Times: ST-44.1kHz/192k: 22H 15M STSP-44.1kHz/128k: 33H 25M STLP-22.025kHz/48k: 89H 15M SP-44.1kHz/32k: 133H 55M LP-11.025kHz/8k: 535H 45M2 Function: Switch: Rec/Pause, Cue, Review, Stop, Play/Stop

Inputs and Outputs

Microphone Input: 1 Headphone Output(s): 1 USB Port(s): 1 Headphone Jack: Earphone Jack, Mic Jack, USB
Recording System: Digital Stereo, Monaural Recording Microphone: Built-in with adjustable Microphone Sensitivity and Low Cut Filter function Frequency Range: ST: 40 - 20,000 Hz STSP: 40 - 15,000 Hz STLP: 60 - 7,500 Hz SP: 60 - 10,000 Hz LP: 60 - 3,400 Hz

Memory

Memory Size: 2 GB (approx. 1.79 GB=1,928,822,784 Byte)

Dimensions

Weight: Approx. 58 g (2 oz) including NH-AAA rechargeable battery Measurements: 1 1/19/32 in.

Supplied Accessories

IC Recorder (1) NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable batteries (1) Stereo headphones (1) USB connecting cable (1) Battery case* (1) Operating Instructions

Audio Features

Microphone Sensitivity Feature: Yes (SENS Settings) Recording Features: 5 Modes: ST / STSP / STLP / SP / LP

Convenience

Operation Controls: Record/Pause, Stop, Forward, Play/Pause, Rewind, A-B Repeat

Optional Accessories

Active speaker SRS?M50 Electret condenser microphone ECM?CS10, ECM?CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P, ECM?TL1 Audio connecting cable RK?G136 and RK?G139 USB AC adaptor AC?U50AD (U.S.A. and Canada only) Rechargeable battery NH?AAA?B2K Battery charger BCG-34HS2KA (U.S.A. and Canada only) UPC Code: 027242768338
1. Not all WMA, MP3, and AAC 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. Calculated based on 4 minutes per song for WMA and MP3 files. Not all WMA and MP3 files may play back due to file variations. 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 3.2.01 5. Based on 1 song being equal to 4 minutes. 2010 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.

Convenience Features

Safety Lock: Yes (Hold Function) Message Folder(s): Yes (10 Folders) Erase/Protect: 2 Options; Message Protection Feature

Hardware

Display: Full Function Display LCD: Display: Alarm, Connecting, Hold Mark, ST/STSP/STLP/SP/LP/Mode, Voice Operated Recording, Title and Artist name/ID3 tag, Back Light, Files Number, Folder, Full Dotmatrix Display, Mic Sensitivity(H/L), Memory Remain, Repeat, Play/Remain Time, Erase, Battery Remain, Date & Time, Rec Date/Time, Title/ID3-tag Speakers: Inner Speaker: 10mm

Output Power: 90 mW

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