ICD-SX750

Key Features 750 Hours of Maximum Recording TimeHours of Maximum MP3 Recording2 Time Noise Reduction Finish New Stereo Microphone Multiple Recording Modes:STHQ / ST / STLP / SP / LP(LPEC) / Linear PCM / MP31 Voice Operated Recording Correct Dictation in Playback Includes Sound Forge Audio Sudio 9.0 L.E. Compatible with Dragon NaturallySpeaking? Voice to Print Recognition Software PC Compatible4
Key Technologies Larger capacity Up to 750 Hours2 (LP Mode) and 35 Hours (MP3) with a built-in 2 GB flash memory3 Podcast ready WAV recording and LPEC to WAV/MP3 conversion1 Multiple recording modes STHQ / ST / STLP / SP / LP (LPEC) / Linear PCM / MP31 Choice of recording level Choice of manual or automatic recording level settings Music player MP3, WMA, ID3 tag supported Overwrite and Add functions Correct dictation in playback and add recording after original

recording

Software included Edit your voice and music recordings using the supplied Sound Forge Audio

Sudio 9.0 L.E. software.

Computer compatibility: Windows compatibility for Digital Editor software, Sound Forge Audio
Studio 9.0 editing software, Dragon Naturally Speaking software (included with ICD-SX750D package). Macintosh compatible for drag and drop functions.
PC Compatible4 PC data storage and compatible with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Voice to Print
Recognition Software v10 R.E. (included with the ICD-SX750D)
Additional features: Large built-in stereo microphones, digital pitch control, noise cut for clearer
speech playback, built-in playback speaker on back
New feature: Noise Reduction Finish- reduces hand noise when holding the recorder Metal case Protect your investment Ideal for: Music, language classes and podcasting

Specifications

General
Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder Recording Media: Built-In Flash Memory 2GB Recording and Playback Times: MP3-44.1kHz/192k: 23H 35M MP3-44.1kHz/128k: 35H 25M MP3-44.1kHz/48k: 94H 40M STHQ-44.1kHz/128k: 34H 55M LPCM-44.1kHz/16 bit/WAV: 3H 10M LPCM-22/16 bit/WAV: 6H 25M ST-44.1kHz/48k: 92H 15M STLP-16kHz/24k: 177H 40M SP-16kHz/16k: 281H 20M LP-8kHz/6k: 750H 15M2 Battery Type: "AAA" x 2

Speaker

Type: Built-in Speaker Dimensions: Approx. 13/32 in. diameter
Audio connecting cable RK?G136 and RKG139 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) Color: Black, UPC Code: 027242777729
1. Not all WMA, WAV and MP3 files may play back due to file variations. Playback depends on recording conditions. 2. Actual battery life will vary based on network, product settings, usage patterns, battery, and environmental conditions. Actual storage capacity may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, operating environment and battery condition. 3. 1 GB equals 1073741824 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions. 4. 64 Bit Windows Vista compatible with optional DVE 3.2.Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is a trademark of Sony. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Dragon Naturally Speaking is a registered trademark of Nuance Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

Software

Supplied Software: Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM); Application Software, Sound Forge Audio Studio LE (CD-ROM)* 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 (v10.2.8-v10.5), pre-installed

Recording System: Digital Stereo, Monaural Recording Microphone: Built-in with DIRECTNL Switch Frequency Range: LPCM 44/16: 50 - 20,000 Hz LPCM 22/16: 50 - 10,000 Hz MP3 192k: 50 - 16,000 Hz MPk: 50 - 16,000 Hz MPk: 50 - 14,000 Hz LPEC STHQ: 50 - 20,000 Hz LPEC ST: 50 - 16,500 Hz LPEC STLP: 50 - 7,000 Hz LPEC SP: 50 - 6,000 Hz LPEC LP: 50 - 3,500 Hz

Inputs and Outputs

Microphone Input: 1 Headphone Output(s): Yes USB Port(s): 1

Memory

Memory Size: 2 GB (approx. 1.9 GB = 2,047,737,856 Byte)

Features

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

Dimensions

Weight: 1 7/8 oz. excluding batteries Measurements: 1 1/1/8 5/8 in.

Supplied Accessories

IC Recorder (1) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) or NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable batteries (2) Stereo headphones (1) Wind Screen (1) USB connecting cable (1) Application Software, Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM) Application Software, Sound Forge Audio Studio LE (CD-ROM)* Cradle* (1) Carrying pouch (1) Battery case* (1) Stand (1) Operating Instructions

Convenience

Erase/Protect: 2 Erase Options; Message Protection Feature
Safety Lock: Yes (Hold Function) Search Features: Cue and Review, Easy Search Message Folder(s): Yes (5 Folders) Voice E-Mail Function: Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor)

Hardware

Display: Full Function Display
Output Power: 150 mW Power Requirements: Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3.0 V DC Two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries: 2.4 V DC

Optional Accessories

Active speaker SRS?M50 Electret condenser microphone ECM?CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-TL1
Please visit the Dealer Source for current information at www.sony.com/dealersource Last Updated: 03/03/2010
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FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX TATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUBEC. For the customers in the United States
The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name Model Responsible Party Address :SONY :ICD-SX750 :Sony Electronics Inc. : 6530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, 1 CA 92127 USA Telephone Number:858-942-2230 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

INFORMATION

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

Program 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Sony Corporation Documentation 2009 Sony Corporation All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD-SX750. You cannot connect other IC recorders.

2 Press (stop) to return to the
display of the stop mode.
You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time, SET DATE & TIME appears, and then the year section flashes in the display window.
Setting the clock using the menu
While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu.
2 Press or to select AUTO

or MANUAL and press.

1 Select DATE & TIME in the menu.

Press and hold

/MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
When you selected AUTO, the clock is automatically adjusted using the clock in the computer connected to the IC recorder and on which the supplied Digital Voice Editor software is started. When you select MANUAL, proceed to the next steps.
Press or to select DETAIL MENU, then press. Press or to select DATE & TIME, then press.

3 Press the or to select

09y1m1d, then press.
4 Press or to set the year,
5 Press (stop) to return to the
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. If you do not press within one minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode.
Step 3: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window
To display the current time
Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow to display the current time.
You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 3 languages.

1 Press and hold

the menu mode.

/MENU to enter

The menu mode window will be displayed.

Turning the IC Recorder On or Off
When you are not using the IC recorder, you can prevent the batteries from getting weak quickly by turning the power off.

Turning the power off

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode. HOLD with the key mark and the current time is displayed, then POWER OFF is displayed. The IC recorder turns off within a few seconds.

Turning the power on

Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction from that of the arrow. The IC recorder turnes on, and an accessing animation is displayed.
Tips When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder. About 10 minutes after you have turned on the IC recorder and left it without doing anything, the display goes off automatically and the IC recorder turns off. (Press any button to show the display.)

Recording Messages

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

(headphone)

DIRECTNL HOLD

/MENU

1 Select a folder.

2 Start recording.

Press (record/pause) in the stop
/MENU to display the folder selection window. Press or to select the folder in which you want to record messages, then press.
mode. The operation indicator lights in red. (When LED is set to OFF in the menu (page91), the operation indicator does not light.) You do not need to press and hold (record/pause) while recording.
When you press and hold (record/ pause), the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode. The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message. Speak into the built-in microphones.
3 Press (stop) to stop recording.
The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording.
Tips Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available, and you can record up to 999 messages in each folder. You can make new folders or delete unwanted folders using the supplied Digital Voice Editor software (page101). While recording, you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations, by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow.
You cannot record a message in a folder transferred from a computer. If you press (record/pause) when you have selected a folder, the folder will be automatically switched to a folder in which a message can be recorded, and the message will be recorded as the last one in the folder. While the operation indicator is flashing or is lit in red or orange, do not remove the batteries or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor. Doing so may damage the data. Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. Before making a recording, be sure to check the remaining power of the batteries (page16). When REC LEVEL is set to LOW , HIGH , S-HIGH , or MUSIC , the limiter function does not work. To avoid replacing batteries during a long recording session, use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) (page125). The maximum recording time varies if you record messages in different recording modes.

When you set the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to ON in the stop or recording mode, you cut out a frequency of lower than 200 Hz to reduce the roaring noise from wind, etc., this helps to record a sound source more clearly. The LCF function is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder.

2 Press or to select LCF

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

3 Press or to select ON,

To cancel the LCF function
Set LCF (LOW CUT) to OFF in step 3. You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to ON, to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods.
The VOR function is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder.
The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and and flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again.
To cancel the VOR function
Set VOR to OFF in step 3. Notes
2 Press or to select VOR,
The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set REC LEVEL in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for an important recording, set VOR to OFF in the menu. If you press (record/pause) to pause recording during VOR recording, only flashes. During synchronized recording (page50), manual recording (page34), and prerecording (page38), the VOR function does not work.

5 Press (record/pause).

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

DIVIDE/

Tip You can divide the currently recorded message during recording pause.
You can divide a message during recording so that the message is divided into two parts, and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message.
You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. For more information, see System Limitations on page123. If 999 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot divide a message in that folder. Once a message is divided, you cannot re-combine the divided messages using the IC recorder. You cannot divide a message at the very beginning (0.5 seconds from the beginning) of the message. When you divide a message into two, at the point of division, the end of the first message and the beginning of the second message may be interrupted. During synchronized recording (page50), you cannot divide a message. If you divide messages too frequently while the unit is recording them, the following phenomenon may occur: The operation indicator keeps flashing, and you cannot operate the unit for a certain period. This is not a malfunction. Wait until the operation indicator goes off.

To search forward (Cue): Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback. To search backward (Review): Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback.
Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (Easy Search)
When EASY SEARCH is set to ON (page85) in the menu, you can quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback by pressing or repeatedly during playback. You can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing once, or advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing once. This function is useful for locating a desired point in a long recording.
The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound first. 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.
When messages are played back
to the end of the last message
To stop at the current position (Playback Pause function) go back to the beginning of the current message* go back to previous messages
Do this Press (stop) or. To resume playback from that point, press again. Press once.**
When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last message, MESSAGE END lights up for 5 seconds and the operation indicator lights up in green. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) When MESSAGE END and the operation indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last message. If you press and hold while MESSAGE END is lit, the messages are played back rapidly, and normal playback will start at the point you release the button. If the last message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the message, press, hold to go to the end of the message, then press while MESSAGE END is lit to go back to the desired point. For messages other than the last one, go to the beginning of the next message and play backward to the desired point.
Press repeatedly. (During stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the messages continuously.)
skip to the next Press once.** message* skip to the succeeding messages Press repeatedly. (During stop mode, keep the button pressed to skip the messages continuously.)
* If you have set a bookmark on the message, the IC recorder stops at the bookmark. **These operations are for when EASY SEARCH is set to OFF (page85).
Playing back a message repeatedly
During playback, press and hold until 1 appears. The selected message will be played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press again.
Selecting the Playback Mode

A-B/ /MENU

You can select the playback mode in the menu.
2 Press or to select PLAY
Playing back a specified section repeatedly A-B Repeat

3 Press or to select 1,

ALL, 1, press.

, , or ALL, then

Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to save them (page96)
You can copy the files and folders recorded on the IC recorder to save them.
Using the IC recorder as a USB mass storage device (page109)
You can store image data or text data saved on the computer temporarily in the IC recorder.
Copying files from your computer to the IC recorder and playing them back (page97)
You can copy WAV/MP3/WMA files saved on your computer by a simple drag & drop operation when you connect the IC recorder to your computer using the supplied USB connecting cable. You can also play back the copied files.
System requirements for your computer
To use your computer with the Digital Voice Editor software
To use your computer with the Digital Voice Editor software, see System requirements on page103.
To use your computer without the Digital Voice Editor software
To use your computer with the IC recorder without the Digital Voice Editor software, or to use the IC recorder as a USB mass storage device, your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment described below. Operating systems: Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Starter 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 Service Pack 4 or higher Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.6) Pre-installed. 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: 64 bit versions of Windows XP Any operating systems other than the ones indicated above Personally constructed computers or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi-boot environment

Tip You can enter title, or artist name, etc., into music files. The titles and artist names can be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input them using the software you use to make the music files on your computer.
You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except for VOICE folders) or files to the root directory that is located immediately below IC RECORDER on the computer. This is due to FAT file system limitations. You cannot always transfer all files or folders, depending on either the number of characters you use in file or folder names, or the operating system. If no title, or artist name has been entered, Unknown will be displayed. If no title has been entered, a file name will be displayed. A title or artist name associated with an LPCM file cannot be displayed using the IC recorder. In this case, a file name will be displayed. To disconnect the IC recorder from your computer, refer to page96.
Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software
What You Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor Software
The Digital Voice Editor software allows you to transfer messages that you have recorded using the IC recorder to your computer. You can save them on your computer, play them back, and edit them. You can also transfer music files saved on your computer to the IC recorder. For details on using the Digital Voice Editor software, refer to the help files.
Playing back messages on the computer
You can play back messages on the computer using the following functions, one-message repeat playback, A-B repeat playback, easy search, playback with a bookmark as well as normal playback. You can also adjust the playback speed.
Transferring messages saved on your computer to the IC recorder to play
You can transfer messages saved on your computer, as well as other files, such as voice files sent by e-mail, MSV (LPEC/ADPCM) files, WAV files, MP3 files, WMA files, by file or by folder, to the IC recorder. You can also play them back using the IC recorder.
Transferring messages recorded on the IC recorder to your computer
You can save messages that you have recorded using the IC recorder on your computers hard disk, by message, by folder, or all messages at one time. You can select a format to be used to save those messages as follows; MSV (LPEC) files, MSV (ADPCM) files, MP3 files, Windows standard WAV files.
Editing messages saved on your computer or IC recorder using your computer
You can change message titles or user names, sort messages, set/delete priority marks or bookmarks, divide/combine messages, etc., on your computer, depending on the format of the file. You can change the order of the messages in
the IC recorder using the computer. You can also save messages saved on your computer by converting the voice format to a more appropriate one.

1 Make sure that the IC recorder is
not connected, then turn on your computer and start up Windows. the CD-ROM drive.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into
The [IC Recorder Software Setup] menu starts up automatically and the [Welcome to IC Recorder Software Setup] window appears. If the [Welcome to IC Recorder Software Setup] menu does not start up, open the [DVE] folder in the [Setup] folder on the CD-ROM, then double click [setup.exe].
3 Make sure that you accept the
terms of the license agreement, select [I accept the terms of the license agreement], then click [Next]. The [Software Install] window appears.
4 Select [Digital Voice Editor], then
click [Install]. Follow the instructions on the screen to make the settings required for installation. If you have already installed a previous version of the Digital Voice Editor or any version of the Memory Stick Voice Editor The dialog box used to uninstall a previous version of the Digital Voice Editor or any version of the Memory Stick Voice Editor will be displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall the software. The message files are not removed. Note
If any illegal data modification is attempted, or a file is used for other than private purposes, the file may become unplayable or the Digital Voice Editor may become inoperable.
When the dialog box used to select how to save files is displayed When you save files recorded using the IC recorder onto the computer named above, you can select whether you wish to convert them into the MP3 format. Select the desired setting. When the dialog box used to select an ICD-P series is displayed Select [Yes] to edit messages recorded using ICD-P series. When the dialog box used to select the language to be used for the help is displayed Click the language you want to use for the help.
5 When the [Ready to Install the

The installation starts.

Program] window appears, click [Install].
6 When the [InstallShield Wizard
For Windows Vista 1 Click [Start] [Control Panel] [Programs], then select and click
[Uninstall a Program] from the category. list and click [Uninstall]. control] window.
Complete] window appears, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click [Finish]. The computer will be restarted. When the computer has been restarted, installation is completed.
2 Select [Digital Voice Editor 3] from the 3 Click [Continue] in the [User Account 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. Note
If you wish to move the software to another drive or directory after it is installed, you must uninstall the software first, then re-install it. The software does not work properly if you just move the software files. Tip Uninstallation does not remove the message files.
Uninstalling the software
When you wish to uninstall the software, follow the steps below. For Windows 2000 or Windows XP 1 Click [Start] and select [Settings],

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow when the IC recorder is stopped (page25). The HOLD switch is set. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that of the arrow (page25). Remove the protective film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity (page14). The batteries are weak (page16). The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch (page78). (If you press any button, HOLD will flash for 3 seconds.) The volume is turned down completely (page54). Headphones are plugged in (page55). 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.
No sound comes from the speaker. Sound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in.
Symptom The operation indicator does not light. MEMORY FULL is displayed and you cannot start recording. FILE FULL is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder.

Remedy

LED is set to OFF (page91). Display the menu and set LED to ON. The memory is full. Erase some of the messages (page71) or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer. 999 messages have been recorded in the selected folder or 1,012 messages (when there are 5 folders) in total have been recorded. Therefore you cannot record another message, divide a message or move a message. Erase some of the messages (page71) or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer. As a factory setting, ADD/OVERWRITE in the menu is set to OFF. Display the menu and change ADD/OVERWRITE to ADD or OVERWRITE (pages44, 46). The remaining memory capacity is insufficient. The overwritten part will be deleted after the overwriting part finishes recording. Therefore, you can only overwrite within the remaining recording time. You cannot add or overwrite a recording with an LPCM, WMA, or MP3 file that was not recorded using the IC recorder. When is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot edit messages in that folder. The VOR function (page41) or the synchronized recording function is activated. Set VOR to OFF (page84) or SYNC REC to OFF (page88) in the menu.
You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording.
Recording is interrupted.

Symptom Noise is heard.

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 (headphones) plug is dirty. Clean the plug. Noise may be heard during recording pause of an MP3 file, VOR recording, or synchronized recording. Noise may also be heard at the point where you add a recording or overwrite a recording. REC LEVEL is set to LOW. Display the menu and set REC LEVEL to HIGH or S-HIGH (page33). When REC LEVEL is set to MANUAL, adjust the recording level manually using or. If it is difficult to hear small sound of a recorded message, set V-UP to MAXIMUM or MEDIUM (page63). Playback sound may become more audible. Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the equipment connected to the IC recorder. The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Slide the DPC switch to OFF or display the menu and adjust the speed in DPC again (pages59, 84).

Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work.

Digital Voice Editor

Refer to the Help files of the Digital Voice Editor software, too.
Symptom The Digital Voice Editor software cannot be installed. Remedy
The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small. Check the hard disk and memory space. You are trying to install the software into the operating system that the Digital Voice Editor software does not support. In Windows7 Ultimate/Windows7 Professional/Windows7 Home Premium/Windows7 Home Basic/Windows7 Starter/ 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, you log on as a user name belonging to a user account with limitations. Make sure to log on as a user name with the Computer administrator user account. In Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or higher, make sure to log on as the user name of Administrator.
Symptom The IC recorder or Memory Stick cannot be properly connected.
Check that the installation of the software has been successful. Also check the connection as follows:
When using an external USB hub, connect the IC recorder directly to the computer. Disconnect and then connect the cable with the IC recorder. Connect the IC recorder to another USB port.
Your computer may be in the system standby/hibernate mode. Do not let your computer enter into the system standby/ hibernate mode while being connected to the IC recorder. No sound board is installed. No speaker is built-in or connected to the computer. The volume of the sound is turned down. Turn up the volume on the computer. (Refer to the instruction manual of the computer.) The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the Increase Volume feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder. You cannot play back a message whose file format the Digital Voice Editor software does not support. Depending on the file format, you cannot use part of editorial features of the software. This happens when you play back messages that you divided, combined, overwrote, or added a recording. Save a message on your computer first, and then add it to the IC recorder. Select the saving file format that suits the IC recorder you use. When the total number of messages increases, the operation becomes slower, regardless of the length of the recording time. It takes a longer time to copy or delete long messages. After completing operations, the display works normally.

You cannot display music files in order. A message/music file is automatically divided. You cannot enter lowercase characters. is displayed in place of a folder name, title, artist name, or file name. When you set A-B Repeat playback, the set positions move a little.
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 that cannot be displayed on the IC recorder has been used. Using your computer, replace it with one that can be displayed on the IC recorder. Messages with names that include disallowed characters may not be played back. Depending on the files transferred to the IC recorder from your computer, the set positions may move.
Symptom You cannot divide a message while you are recording. When you divide a message during recording, the recording is interrupted at the beginning of the divided message.
If there is insufficient memory available, you may not divide a message. Depending on the remaining memory, the recording may be interrupted at the beginning of the divided message.
Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)
You can charge the batteries while you are using the IC recorder, so that it is useful when you want to record for a long time. Note
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1 Connect the USB connecting cable
To the (USB) connector USB connecting cable
supplied to the (USB) connector of the IC recorder. supplied) to the USB connecting cable. AC outlet.
2 Connect a USB AC adaptor (not
3 Connect the USB AC adaptor to an
Now you can use the IC recorder while charging the batteries. While the batteries are charging, the battery indicator are displayed in an animation.
You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor ACU50AD/ACU50A (not supplied).
When the battery indicator indicates , charging is completed. (Charging time: approx. 4hours*) When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it is recommended that you charge the batteries repeatedly until is displayed. If the battery indicator is not displayed, charging has not been done properly. Proceed from step 1 again.
* This is an approximation for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the batteries. It also takes more time if the temperature of the batteries is low, or if the batteries are charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder.

Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet
1 If you are recording or playing back 2 Make sure that the operation
a message, press (stop) to put the IC recorder into the stop mode.
3 Disconnect the USB AC adaptor
from the AC outlet, then disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor.
While or is being displayed instead of the battery indicator, you cannot charge the batteries. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5C - 35C (41F - 95F). While playing back messages using the builtin speaker, you cannot charge the batteries.
During recording (the operation indicator lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the operation indicator flashes in orange), the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to the AC outlet. the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the AC outlet. Doing so may damage the data. If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, the start-up window may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display disappears from the display window. While a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) is being used, the battery indicator does not appear in the display window.

Precautions

On power
Operate the unit only on 3.0V or 2.4V DC. Use two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries or two NHAAA rechargeable batteries. Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the batteries and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Be careful not to allow water to splash on the unit. The unit is not water-proof. In particular, be careful in the following situations. When you have the unit in your pocket and go to the bathroom, etc.

On safety

On handling
When you bend down, the unit may drop into the water and may get wet. When you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed to rain, snow, or humidity. In circumstances where you get sweaty. If you touch the unit with wet hands or if you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty clothes, the unit may get wet. You may feel pain in your ears if you use the headphones when the ambient air is very dry. This is not because of a malfunction of the headphones, but because of static electricity accumulated in your body. You can reduce static electricity by wearing non-synthetic clothes that prevent the emergence of static electricity. 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.