Sony VCR ICD UX70 UX80 User Manual

3-274-295-13(1)  
Getting Started  
Basic Operations  
Various Recording Modes  
Playback/Erasing  
IC Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
Owners Record  
Editing Messages  
Utilizing the Menu Function  
Utilizing Your Computer  
Troubleshooting  
Additional Information  
Index  
The model number is located at the rear panel and the  
serial number is located inside the battery compartment.  
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.  
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony  
dealer regarding this product.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
ICD-UX70/UX80  
© 2007 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
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You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in  
this manual could void your authority to  
operate this equipment.  
Checking the contents  
of the package  
IC Recorder (1)  
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (1)  
Stereo headphones (1)  
USB connection support cable (1)  
Operating Instructions  
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Rear  
Index to Parts and  
Controls  
Refer to the pages indicated in  
parentheses for details.  
Front  
Operation indicator (14, 16, 17, 23, 38,  
57)  
Built-in microphones (stereo) (16)  
Display window (8)  
Control key (, /VOL (volume) +,  
VOL –)/ENT (enter) button*1  
(folder)/MENU button (16, 23, 30,  
31, 32, 46)  
(headphone) jack*2 (16, 18, 23, 24,  
55)  
(microphone) jack (20, 21)  
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How to use the control key  
Press the key toward the left or right to  
adjust the volume.  
(record/pause) button (16, 17, 19,  
35)  
(stop) button (17, 24, 25, 28, 31, 32)  
Also use the key to change the menu  
settings or to select a folder. In the  
menu setting window or folder selection  
window, press the key upward or  
downward to select the item or the folder  
you want, and then press the center of the  
key (ENT) to confirm the setting.  
(cue/fast forward) button (23, 24,  
25)  
 (play/stop) button (17, 23, 25)  
(review/fast backward) button  
(17, 23, 24, 25)  
(repeat) A-B button (23, 27)  
HOLD switch*3  
DPC switch (23, 26, 36)  
Opening for a handstrap (A  
handstrap is not supplied.)  
USB cap  
Speaker  
Battery compartment (11)  
2
*
Connect the supplied or commercially  
available stereo headphones to the  
(headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is  
heard, wipe the headphones plug clean.  
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3
*
When you slide the HOLD switch in  
the direction of the arrow in the stop  
mode, the IC recorder turns off within a  
few seconds. To turn the IC recorder on,  
slide the HOLD switch in the opposite  
direction from that of the arrow. During  
recording and playback slide the switch  
in the direction of the arrow to lock all the  
functions of all the buttons so that you can  
prevent inadvertent operations.  
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 whenVORis set to  
“ONin the menu, only“  
ashes.  
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: review/fast backward,  
cue/fast forward  
: going backward/forward  
continuously  
Folder name/ Message title  
name/ Artist name indication  
Press the control key toward or   
to display a folder name, message  
title name, and artist name in  
sequence.  
Recording mode indicator  
Displays the recording mode set  
using the menu when the IC recorder  
is in the stop mode, and displays  
the current recording mode when  
the IC recorder is in the playback or  
recording mode.  
: Standard play stereo recording  
mode with high quality sound  
: Standard play stereo recording  
mode  
: Long play stereo recording  
mode  
: Standard play monaural  
recording mode  
: Long play monaural recording  
mode  
Elasped time/Remaining time/  
Recording date and time indication  
Selected message number/Total  
number of messages in the folder  
Microphone sensitivity indicator  
Displays the microphone sensitivity.  
(high) : To record at a meeting or  
in a quiet/spacious place.  
(low) : To record for dictation or in  
a noisy place.  
Remaining battery indicator  
When a dry battery is used, the  
indicator shows the remaining  
battery power.  
Alarm indicator  
Appears when the alarm is set for a  
message.  
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Remaining recording time indication  
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.  
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Note  
Getting Started  
Do not use manganese battery for this IC  
recorder.  
Step 1: Preparing a  
Power Source  
Clock setting display appears and the  
year section flashes when you insert  
battery for the first time, or when you  
insert battery after the IC recorder has  
been without battery for a certain period  
of time. Please refer to step 3 inStep 2:  
Setting the Clockon page 15 to set the  
date and time.  
Inserting the battery  
1 Slide and lift the battery  
compartment lid.  
2 Insert one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline  
battery with correct polarity, and  
close the lid.  
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Recording STLP*5  
mode  
SP  
*6  
When replacing/charging  
the battery  
The remaining battery indicator on the  
display shows the battery condition.  
Recording Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 10 hr.  
Playback*2  
through  
speaker  
Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 14 hr.  
30 min. 30 min.  
Battery remain indication  
Playback  
using the  
headphones  
Approx. 32 hr. Approx. 32 hr.  
: Replace the old battery with a new  
one or charge the rechargeable  
battery.  
*7  
Music file  
(128 kbps/  
44.1 kHz)  
Recording LP  
mode  
: “LOW BATTERY“ appears and the IC  
recorder will stop operation.  
Battery life*1  
When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA)  
alkaline battery  
Recording Approx. 12 hr. –  
Playback*2  
through  
speaker  
Approx. 15 hr. Approx. 14 hr.  
Recording ST*3  
mode  
Recording Approx. 9 hr. Approx. 9 hr.  
30 min. 30 min.  
STSP*4  
Playback  
Approx. 34 hr. Approx. 30 hr.  
using the  
headphones  
(hr. : hours/min. : minutes)  
Playback*2  
through  
speaker  
Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 14 hr.  
Playback  
Approx. 30 hr. Approx. 30 hr.  
using the  
headphones  
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When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable  
battery  
*7  
Music file  
(128 kbps/  
44.1 kHz)  
Recording LP  
mode  
Recording ST*3  
mode  
STSP*4  
Recording Approx. 11 hr. –  
Playback*2  
through  
speaker  
Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 13 hr.  
Recording Approx. 9 hr. Approx. 9 hr.  
Playback*2  
through  
speaker  
Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 13 hr.  
Playback  
using the  
headphones  
Approx. 31 hr. Approx. 28 hr.  
30 min.  
Playback  
Approx. 28 hr. Approx. 28 hr.  
using the  
headphones  
(hr. : hours/min. : minutes)  
*1 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 22  
*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  
Recording STLP*5  
mode  
SP  
*6  
Recording Approx. 10 hr. Approx. 9 hr.  
30 min.  
Playback*2  
through  
speaker  
Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 13 hr.  
30 min. 30 min.  
Playback  
Approx. 30 hr. Approx. 30 hr.  
using the  
headphones  
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13  
 
Note while accessing  
Step 2: Setting the  
Clock  
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.  
Control key  
(/)  
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.  
ENT  
/MENU  
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 a certain  
period of time. In this case, proceed from  
step 3.  
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1ꢁ  
 
1 Select “DATE & TIME” in the menu.  
3 Press the control key toward or  
to set the year, month, day, hour,  
and minute in sequence, and then  
press ENT.  
Press and hold /MENU for more  
than one second.  
The menu mode will be displayed in  
the display window.  
4 Press (stop) to return to the  
Press the control key toward or to  
selectDETAIL MENU,and then press  
ENT.  
Press the control key toward or   
to selectDATE & TIME,and then press  
ENT.  
normal display.  
Tip  
Press /MENU to return to the previous  
operation.  
Note  
2 Press the control key toward or   
to select “07y1m1d,and then press  
ENT.  
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 normal display.  
To display the current date and  
time  
Press (stop) to display the current date  
and time.  
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1ꢂ  
Basic Operations  
Recording Messages  
Built-in microphones  
(headphone) jack  
Operation indicator  
2
3
1
1
2 Start recording.  
1 Select a folder.  
Press (record/pause) in the stop  
mode.  
Press /MENU to display the folder  
selection window.  
The operation indicator lights in red.  
You do not need to press and hold  
(record/pause) while recording.  
The new message will be  
Press the control key toward or to  
select the folder in which you want to  
record messages, and then press ENT.  
automatically recorded after the last  
recorded message.  
Speak into the built-in microphone.  
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1ꢃ  
 
3 Press (stop) to stop recording.  
To  
pause  
recording*  
Do this  
Press (record/pause).  
During recording pause,  
the operation indicator  
flashes in red and“  
flashes in the display  
window.  
The IC recorder stops at the beginning  
of the current recording.  
Tips  
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.  
release pause  
and resume  
recording  
Press (record/pause)  
again.  
Recording resumes  
from that point. (To stop  
recording after pausing  
recording, press (stop).)  
Messages recorded using this IC recorder will  
be recorded as MP3 files.  
When you purchase the IC recorder, there  
are 5 folders already available, and you can  
record up to 99 messages in each folder.  
review the  
current  
recording  
instantly  
Press .  
Recording stops and  
playback starts from the  
beginning of the message  
just recorded.  
Notes  
While the operation indicator is flashing or  
is lit in red or orange, do not remove the  
battery or connect or disconnect the USB AC  
adaptor. Doing so may damage the data.  
review during  
recording  
Press and hold   
during recording  
or recording pause.  
Recording stops and you  
can search backwards  
while listening to fast  
playback sound. After you  
release , playback  
starts from that point.  
Noise may be recorded if an object, such  
as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or  
scratches the IC recorder during recording.  
Before making a recording, be sure to check  
the remaining battery indicator (page 13).  
To avoid replacing battery during a long  
recording session, use a USB AC adaptor (not  
supplied) (page 56).  
The maximum recording time varies if you  
record messages in mixed recording mode.  
*
One hour after you pause recording,  
recording pause is automatically released  
and the IC recorder enters the stop mode.  
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1ꢄ  
 
Selecting the recording mode  
Select the recording mode in theREC  
MODEmenu.  
Monitoring the recording  
Connect the supplied headphones to  
the (headphone) jack and monitor the  
recording. You can adjust the monitoring  
volume by pressing the control key  
toward VOL + or VOL –, but the recording  
level is fixed.  
ST :  
High-quality stereo recording  
mode (44.1 kHz/192 kbps)  
You can record with stereo high-  
quality sound.  
STSP : Standard play stereo recording  
mode (44.1 kHz/128 kbps)  
You can record with stereo sound.  
STLP : Long play stereo recording mode  
(22.05 kHz/48 kbps)  
Maximum recording time  
The maximum recording time of all the  
folders is as follows.  
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You can record for a longer time  
with stereo sound.  
Standard play monaural  
recording mode (44.1 kHz/  
32 kbps)  
ST mode  
STSP mode STLP mode  
12 hr. 5 min. 18 hr. 5 min. 48 hr. 20 min.  
SP :  
LP :  
SP mode LP mode  
72 hr. 30 min. 290 hr. 10 min.  
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.  
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ST mode  
STSP mode STLP mode  
24 hr. 10 min. 36 hr. 20 min. 96 hr. 50 min.  
SP mode  
145 hr. 20 min. 581 hr. 20 min.  
(hr. : hours/min. : minutes)  
LP mode  
To record with better sound quality,  
select the ST or STSP mode.  
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1ꢅ  
 
The recording starts when the IC  
recorder detects sound. The recording  
pauses when no sound is detected  
Various Recording Modes  
Starting to Record  
Automatically in  
Response to Sound  
– the VOR Function  
and“  
and“  
ash. When the  
IC recorder detects sound again, the  
recording starts again.  
To cancel the VOR function  
SetVORtoOFFin the menu.  
Notes  
The VOR function is affected by the sound  
around you. SetMIC SENSin the menu  
according to the recording conditions. If  
recording is not satisfactory after you have  
changed the microphone sensitivity, or for  
an important recording, setVORtoOFFin  
the menu.  
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1
If you press (record/pause) to pause  
recording whenVORis set toONin the  
menu, only“  
flashes.  
1 Press the control key toward or  
to set “VOR” to “ON” in the menu,  
and then press ENT.  
2 Press (record/pause).  
and“  
appear in the  
display window.  
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1ꢆ  
 
2 Press the control key toward or  
to select “MIC IN,and then press  
ENT.  
Recording with an  
External Microphone  
3 Speak into the external microphone  
and start recording.  
Stereo  
microphone  
The built-in microphone is  
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.  
Recommended microphones  
You can use the Sony ECM-CS10 or ECM-CZ10  
electret condenser microphone (not supplied).  
1 Connect an external microphone to  
the (microphone) jack when the  
IC recorder is in the stop mode.  
“SELECT INPUTappears in the display  
window.  
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2 Press the control key toward or   
to select “AUDIO IN,and then press  
ENT.  
Recording from Other  
Equipment  
3 Start recording.  
The built-in microphone is  
automatically cut off and the sound  
from the connected equipment is  
recorded.  
Tape  
recorder, etc.  
Notes  
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.  
1 Connect other equipment to the IC  
recorder when the IC recorder is in  
the stop mode.  
Connect the audio output connector  
(stereo mini-plug) of other equipment  
to the (microphone) jack of the IC  
recorder using an audio connecting  
cable*.  
“SELECT INPUTappears in the display  
window.  
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* Optional audio connecting cables (not  
supplied)  
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, see the operating  
instructions supplied with the ECM-TL1  
microphone.  
To the IC  
recorder  
To the other  
equipment  
RK-G139 HG Stereo  
Mini-plug  
(monaural)  
(without  
mini-plug  
(without  
resistor)  
resistor)  
RK-G136 HG Stereo  
Stereo  
mini-plug  
(without  
resistor)  
mini-plug  
(without  
resistor)  
Notes  
Note  
After you have made the connection, check  
the sound quality of the conversation  
and the recording level before you start  
recording.  
Your dealer may not handle some of the above  
listed optional accessories. Please ask the  
dealer for detailed information.  
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 used or the line  
condition.  
We assume no responsibility whatsoever  
for any inconvenience, even if you cannot  
record a conversation using the IC recorder.  
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Playback/Erasing  
Playing Back  
Messages  
(headphone) jack  
Operation indicator  
4
5
1
1
3
DPC  
A-B  
2
3 Press  to start playback.  
1 Select a folder.  
The operation indicator lights in green.  
(WhenLEDis set toOFFin the menu  
(page 38), the operation indicator does  
not light.)  
Press /MENU.  
Press the control key toward or to  
select the folder, and then press ENT.  
2 Press or to select the  
4 Press the control key toward VOL +  
message you want to play.  
or VOL – to adjust the volume.  
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2ꢀ  
 
Quickly locating the point you  
wish to start playback (Easy  
Search)  
WhenEASY SEARCHis set toON”  
(page 37) 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.  
5 Press (stop) to stop playback.  
After playing back the last message  
in the selected folder, the IC recorder  
stops at the beginning of that  
message.  
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  
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.  
Searching forward/backward  
during playback (Cue/Review)  
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.  
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.  
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2ꢁ  
 
When messages are played back  
To  
Do this  
to the end of the last message  
stop at the  
current position To resume playback from  
(Playback Pause that point, press   
function)  
Press (stop) or .  
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.)  
WhenMESSAGE ENDand the operation  
indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at  
the beginning of the last message.  
If you press and hold whileMESSAGE  
ENDis 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 and hold to go to the end of  
the message and then press while  
“MESSAGE ENDis lit to go back to the  
desired point.  
again.  
go back to the Press once.*  
beginning of  
the current  
message  
go back to  
previous  
messages  
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.)  
For messages other than the last one, go to  
the beginning of the next message and play  
backward to the desired point.  
* These operations are for whenEASY  
SEARCHis set toOFF(page 37).  
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2ꢂ  
Various playback modes  
Adjusting the playback  
speed – DPC (the Digital  
Pitch Control function)  
When you slide the DPC switch toON,”  
you can adjust the playback speed  
between +100% and –50% of normal  
speed in the menu.  
You can select1 FILEplayback (one  
message/file is played back once),  
“FOLDERplayback (all the messages/files  
in the selected folder are played back  
continuously), “ALLplayback (all the  
recorded messages/files are played back  
continuously) in thePLAY MODEmenu  
(page 38).  
The message is played back in natural  
tones thanks to the digital processing  
function.  
Playing back a message  
repeatedly  
During playback, press and hold   
until1appears. The selected message  
will be played back repeatedly.  
To resume normal playback, press   
again.  
1 Slide the DPC switch to “ON.”  
2 Adjust the playback speed in the  
“DPC” menu (page 36).  
To resume normal playback  
Slide the DPC switch toOFF.”  
Playback withEFFECT”  
SetEFFECTto the setting you want in  
the menu (page 37). However, when you  
play back using the built-in speaker, the  
setting is invalid.  
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2ꢃ  
 
Playing back a specified  
section repeatedly – A-B  
Repeat  
Playing Back a  
Message at a Desired  
Time with an Alarm  
1 During playback, press (repeat)  
You can sound an alarm and start  
playback of a selected message at a  
desired time.  
A-B to specify the starting point A.  
“A-B B?is displayed.  
You can have the message played back  
on a specified date, once every week, or  
at the same time every day.  
2 Press (repeat) A-B again to  
specify the finishing point B.  
A-Bis displayed and the specified  
1 Select the message you want to  
section is played back repeatedly.  
play back with an alarm.  
To resume normal playback  
Press .  
2 Enter the alarm setting mode.  
SelectALARMin the menu and press  
ENT.  
To stop A-B Repeat playback  
Press (stop).  
Press the control key toward or to  
selectON,and then press ENT.  
To change the segment specified  
for A-B Repeat playback  
During A-B Repeat playback, press A-B  
again to specify a new starting point A.  
Then specify a new finishing point B, as  
in step 2.  
Note  
You cannot specify the finishing point B before  
the starting point A that has been set.  
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2ꢄ  
 
To listen to the same message  
again  
Press , and the same message will  
3 Set the alarm date and time.  
Press the control key toward or   
to selectDATE,a day of the week, or  
“DAILY,and then press ENT.  
be played back from the beginning.  
When you select “DATE”:  
To stop the alarm before the  
playback starts  
Press (stop) while the alarm sound is  
heard. You can stop the alarm playback  
even when the HOLD function is  
activated.  
Set the year, month, day, hour, and  
minute in sequence, as described in  
“Step 2: Setting the Clockon page 14,  
then press ENT.  
When you select a day of the week  
or “DAILY”:  
Press the control key toward or to  
set the hour and then press ENT, press  
the control key toward or to set  
the minute and then press ENT.  
To change the alarm setting  
Start from step 2 on page 27.  
The setting process is finished and”  
(alarm indicator) appears in the display  
window.  
To cancel the alarm setting  
Follow steps 1 and 2- on page 27. In  
step 2- , press the control key toward  
or to selectOFF,and press ENT. The  
alarm will be cancelled and the alarm  
indicator will disappear from the display  
window.  
When the set date and time  
comes  
At the set time, the alarm will sound  
for about 10 seconds whileALARMis  
displayed in the display window and the  
selected message will be played back.  
When the playback ends, the IC recorder  
will stop automatically at the beginning  
of that message.  
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Notes  
Erasing Messages  
You can set only one alarm.  
When the clock has not been set or no  
messages are recorded, you cannot set the  
alarm.  
The alarm sounds even if you setBEEPto  
“OFFin the menu (page 38).  
If the alarm time comes during recording,  
the alarm will sound after the recording is  
finished. “will flash when the alarm time  
comes.  
When the alarm time comes when the IC  
recorder is in the menu mode, the alarm  
will sound and the menu mode will be  
cancelled.  
3, 4  
2
The alarm set forDATEwill be cancelled  
when the alarm playback finishes.  
If you delete a message on which you  
have set an alarm, that alarm will be also  
cancelled.  
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.  
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Erasing messages one by  
one  
Erasing all messages in a  
folder  
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  
1 Select the folder containing the  
messages you want to erase when  
the IC recorder is in the stop mode.  
remaining messages will advance and  
be renumbered so that there will be no  
space between messages.  
2 Press and hold /MENU for more  
than one second to enter the menu  
mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
1 Select the message you want to  
erase.  
3 Press the control key toward or  
to select “ERASE ALL,and then  
press ENT.  
2 Press and hold /MENU for more  
than one second to enter the menu  
mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
4 Press the control key toward or   
to select “EXECUTE,and then press  
ENT.  
3 Press the control key toward or   
to select “ERASE A FILE,and then  
press ENT.  
“ERASING appears in the display  
window and all messages in the  
selected folder will be erased.  
The message to be erased will be  
played back.  
4 Press the control key toward or   
to select “EXECUTE,and then press  
ENT.  
“ERASING appears in the display  
window and the selected message will  
be erased.  
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“EXECUTINGis displayed and the  
message is moved to the last position  
in the destination folder.  
When you move a message to another  
folder, the original message in the  
previous folder will be deleted.  
Editing Messages  
Moving Message to a  
Different Folder  
Note  
When“ ”is displayed for the folder indicator,  
you cannot move a message (page 47).  
To cancel moving the message  
Press (stop) before step 4.  
1 Select the message you want to  
move.  
2 Press and hold /MENU for more  
than one second to enter the menu  
mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
3 Press the control key toward or  
to select “MOVE,and then press  
ENT.  
The message to be moved will be  
played back.  
4 Press the control key toward or   
to select the folder that you want to  
move the message into, and then  
press ENT.  
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Utilizing the Menu Function  
3 Press the control key toward or   
to select the setting that you want  
to set, and then press ENT.  
Making Settings for  
the Menu  
4 Press (stop) to exit the menu  
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.  
4
To return to the previous window  
2, 3  
2, 3  
1
Press /MENU during menu mode.  
1 Press and hold /MENU for more  
than one second to enter the menu  
mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
2 Press the control key toward or   
to select the menu item for which  
you want to make setting, and then  
press ENT.  
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Menu settings  
Menu items  
Settings  
Operation mode  
(: the setting �an e made/  
: the setting �annot e made)  
Stop  
mode  
Playa�k  
mode  
Re�ording  
mode  
REC MODE  
MIC SENS  
VOR  
ST, STSP, STLP, SP, LP  
HIGH (H), LOW (L)  
ON, OFF  
DISPLAY  
DPC  
ELAPSE, REMAIN, REC DATE, REC TIME  
n% (n=–50 - +100)  
POP, ROCK, JAZZ, BASS1, BASS2, OFF  
ON, OFF  
EFFECT  
EASY SEARCH  
PLAY MODE  
BEEP  
1 FILE, FOLDER, ALL  
ON, OFF  
LED  
ON, OFF  
BACKLIGHT  
MOVE  
ON, OFF  
(Folder to be moved)  
ON, OFF  
ALARM  
ERASE ALL  
ERASE A FILE  
EXECUTE, CANCEL  
EXECUTE, CANCEL  
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Menu items  
Settings  
Operation mode  
(: the setting �an e made/  
: the setting �annot e made)  
Stop  
mode  
Playa�k  
mode  
Re�ording  
mode  
DETAIL MENU  
SELECT INPUT MIC IN, AUDIO IN  
DATE&TIME  
FORMAT  
_ _ y _ _ m _ _ d _ _ : _ _  
EXECUTE, CANCEL  
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Menu items  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
REC MODE  
Sets the recording mode.  
ST:  
Stereo high-quality recording mode.  
STSP*:  
Stereo standard recording mode.  
STLP:  
Stereo long play recording mode.  
SP:  
Monaural standard play recording mode.  
LP:  
Monaural long play recording mode.  
MIC SENS  
VOR  
Sets the microphone sensitivity.  
HIGH (H)*:  
To record at meeting or in a quiet and/or spacious place.  
LOW (L):  
To record dictation, or record in a noisy place.  
Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function.  
ON:  
Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses  
when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless  
periods.The VOR function is activated when (record/pause) is  
pressed.  
OFF*:  
The VOR function does not work.  
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Menu items  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
DISPLAY  
Changes the display mode.  
ELAPSE*:  
Elapsed playback time of one message  
REMAIN:  
During playback, the remaining time of the message  
When stopped and during recording, the available recording time  
REC DATE:  
Date recorded  
REC TIME:  
Time recorded  
DPC  
Sets the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function.  
When you set the DPC switch toON,you can adjust the speed of the  
playback in a range from +100% to –50%. Set the speed by 10% for +  
setting and by 5% for – setting.  
–30%*  
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Menu items  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
EFFECT  
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.  
Note  
When playing back messages using a built-in speaker, the EFFECT function  
does not work.  
EASY SEARCH  
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.  
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Menu items  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
PLAY MODE  
Sets the playback mode.  
1 FILE:  
When a message is played back, the IC recorder stops at the  
beginning of the next message.  
FOLDER*:  
Messages in one folder are played back continuously.  
ALL:  
All messages are played back continuously.  
BEEP  
LED  
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.  
Note  
The alarm sounds even if you setBEEPtoOFFin the menu.  
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.  
Note  
When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator  
lights or flashes even ifLEDis set toOFF.”  
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Menu items  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
BACKLIGHT  
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.  
MOVE  
The selected message will be moved to the selected folder (page 31).  
Before attempting to move a message, select the message to be moved  
and then go to the menu window.  
ALARM  
Sets the alarm (page 27).  
ON:  
To set the alarm, selectONand set the date, time or day of the week  
or choose daily for playback.  
OFF*:  
The alarm is cancelled.  
ERASE ALL  
All messages in the selected folder will be erased (page 30).  
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 selectEXECUTE.”  
ERASE A FILE  
The selected message will be erased (page 30).  
Before erasing the message, select a message to be erased, and then go  
to the menu window and selectEXECUTE.”  
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Menu items  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
DETAIL MENU  
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.  
DATE & TIME Sets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in  
sequence (page 14).  
FORMAT  
Sets the formatting of the drive.  
EXECUTE:  
“FORMATTING appears and the drive will be formatted.  
CANCEL*:  
The drive will not be formatted.  
Notes  
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.  
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Hardware environment:  
– Port: USB port  
Utilizing �our oputer  
Using the IC Recorder  
with Your Computer  
– Sound board: Sound cards  
compatible with any of the supported  
operating systems  
System requirements  
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  
Operating systems:  
Windows Vista® Home Basic  
Windows Vista® Home Premium  
Windows Vista® Business  
Windows Vista® Ultimate  
Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack  
2 or higher  
Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2  
or higher  
Windows® XP Media Center Edition  
Service Pack 2 or higher  
When you are using Windows®  
2000 Professional  
Install the driver usingSonyRecorder_  
Driver.exein the IC recorder.  
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004  
Service Pack 2 or higher  
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005  
Service Pack 2 or higher  
Windows® 2000 Professional Service Pack  
4 or higher  
Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.5)  
Pre-Installed  
Note  
64 bit OS is not supported.  
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Tip  
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.  
If the IC recorder cannot be connected to the  
USB connector of your computer directly, use  
the supplied USB connection support cable.  
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, “CONNECTINGis  
displayed in the display window of the  
IC recorder.  
USB connection  
support cable  
(supplied)  
Computer  
IC recorder  
To USB connector  
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Notes  
Using Voice  
If you connect more than two USB devices  
to your computer, normal operation will not  
be guaranteed.  
Recognition Software  
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.  
When voice recognition software (not  
supplied) is installed on your computer,  
you can transcribe a message into a text  
file.  
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.  
Introducing the voice  
recognition software  
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a speech-  
recognition 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  
Disconnecting the IC  
recorder from your  
computer  
Follow the procedures below; otherwise,  
data may be damaged.  
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:  
1 Make sure that the operation  
indicator is not flashing.  
2 Disconnect the IC recorder from the  
USB connector of the computer.  
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Notes  
Creating a user file adapted  
to your recorded speech  
(Training)  
You can use the transcribing feature  
only when you have installed Dragon  
NaturallySpeaking Select or Professional  
Edition (not supplied) on your computer.  
To install Dragon NaturallySpeaking, your  
computer should meet the specified system  
requirements.  
What isTraining”?  
Before you can transcribe  
You can transcribe the following messages  
saved in your IC recorder or on your  
computer;  
ST, STSP, STLP or SP recording mode  
messages (MP3 files)  
44.1/16/11 kHz 16-bit WAV files saved on  
your computer  
You cannot transcribe a message recording  
the voices of more than one person.  
recorded messages using Dragon  
NaturallySpeaking, you must create a  
user file specifically adapted to the sound  
of your recorded speech. This procedure  
is calledtraining.”  
When training is complete, Dragon  
NaturallySpeaking creates a user speech  
file containing information about your  
recorded speech.  
Refer to the operating instructions  
or the help supplied with Dragon  
NaturallySpeaking, as some parts of  
training are the same as those required  
for dictating directly to the computer  
using a headset microphone.  
Even if you have already created a user  
speech file with a headset microphone,  
you should create a separate speech  
file for the IC recorder to get better  
recognition accuracy.  
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Tips on using the IC recorder  
Playing Back  
When transcribing messages recorded  
using the IC recorder, the following  
tips will help you obtain maximum  
recognition accuracy.  
Transferred MP3 Files  
Using the IC Recorder  
You can play back MP3 files on your  
computer using the IC recorder.  
The maximum playback time (tracks*),  
when playing MP3 files using the IC  
recorder, is as follows.  
Set “REC MODE” to “ST,“STSP,”  
“STLP” or “SP” in the menu.  
When creating a user speech file  
(training), setREC MODEto the mode  
you normally use for voice recognition  
software.  
48 kbps  
48 hr. 20 min. 18 hr. 5 min.  
(725 tracks) (271 tracks)  
128 kbps  
Set “MIC SENS” to “LOW (L)” in the  
menu.  
Hold the IC recorder firmly and  
start recording.  
ICD-UX70  
ICD-UX80  
96 hr. 50 min. 36 hr. 20 min.  
(1452 tracks) (545 tracks)  
Hold the IC recorder so that the  
microphone is about an inch (2 - 3 cm)  
from the corner of your mouth, not  
directly in front of it. This minimizes the  
sound of your breath in the recordings,  
enabling maximum recognition  
accuracy.  
(hr. : hours/min. : minutes)  
* In the case where tracks of 4 minutes each  
are transferred to the IC recorder.  
Note  
Avoid recording in a noisy place, such as on a  
subway platform, in order to obtain maximum  
recognition accuracy.  
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1 Connect the IC recorder to your  
6 Press (stop) to stop playback.  
To copy MPꢀ files (Drag and drop)  
computer (page 42).  
On the Windows screen; openMy  
Computerand make sure that  
“IC RECORDERhas been newly  
recognized.  
On the Macintosh screen; make sure  
that aIC RECORDERdrive is displayed  
on the desk top.  
2 Copy the folder in which the MP3  
Click and hold,  
drag,  
and then drop.  
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 5000 files  
in total.  
3 Remove the IC recorder from your  
computer, press /MENU, press the  
control key toward or to select  
the folder you want, and then press  
ENT.  
4 Press or to select the file  
you want to play.  
5 Press  to start playback.  
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Construction of folders and  
files  
The folders and files are displayed on the  
computer screen as shown.  
“IC RECORDER”  
Recordable folder  
VOICE  
The folder indicators in the display  
window of the IC recorder are as follows:  
:Folder in which you can record using  
the IC recorder (They have been  
already made when you purchase the  
IC recorder.)  
FOLDER01  
FOLDER05  
:Playback only folders (They are  
displayed when MP3 files have  
been transferred to them using a  
computer.)  
Playback only folder  
Folder 1  
*1  
Note  
You can record messages in up to 5 folders  
using the IC recorder.  
Folder 2  
Folder 3  
Folder 4  
*2  
*3  
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*1 The name of a folder in which MP3 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.  
Using the IC Recorder  
as a USB Mass Storage  
Device  
*2 The IC recorder can recognize up to three  
levels of folders copied to the IC recorder,  
that is, up to Folder 4 shown in the figure.  
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.  
*3 If you copy MP3 files separately, they are  
classified as being inNO FOLDER.”  
Tips  
You can enter title name or artist name, etc.,  
into MP3 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 MP3 files on your computer.  
Your computer must meet the  
operating system requirements and port  
environment described on page 41 to  
use the IC recorder as a USB mass storage  
device.  
You can display the ID3 tag information in  
sequence by pressing the control key toward  
or .  
Notes  
You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except  
VOICE folders) or files to the root directory  
that is located immediately belowIC  
RECORDERon the computer. This is due to  
Windows system limitations.  
If no title name or artist name has been  
entered into the ID3 tag information,  
“Unknownwill be displayed.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
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  
Remedy  
The IC recorder cannot be The HOLD switch is set. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction  
turned on.  
opposite that of the arrow.  
The IC recorder does not  
operate.  
The battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 11).  
The battery is weak (page 12).  
The buttons are locked with the HOLD switch (page 8).  
No sound comes from the The volume is turned down completely (page 23).  
speaker.  
Headphones are plugged in (page 24).  
Sound comes from the  
speaker even when the  
headphones are plugged  
in.  
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.  
The operation indicator  
does not light.  
“LEDis set toOFF(page 38). Display the menu and setLED”  
toON.  
“MEMORY FULLis  
displayed and you cannot  
start recording.  
The memory is full. Erase some of the messages (page 29) or  
erase all the messages after you store them on your computer.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
“FILE FULLis displayed  
and you cannot operate  
the IC recorder.  
99 messages have been recorded in the selected  
folder or  
495 messages (when there are 5 folders) in total have been  
recorded. Therefore you cannot record another message, or  
move a message. Erase some of the messages (page 29) or  
erase all the messages after you store them on your computer.  
Recording is interrupted.  
Noise is heard.  
The VOR function (page 19) is activated. SetVORtoOFFin  
the menu (page 35).  
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.  
Recording level is low.  
“MIC SENS(microphone sensitivity) is set toLOW (L).  
Display the menu and setMIC SENStoHIGH (H)(page 35).  
When recording from  
other equipment, the  
input level is too strong or  
not strong enough.  
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.  
Playback speed is too fast The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Slide the DPC switch to  
or too slow.  
“OFFor display the menu and adjust the speed in DPC again  
(pages 26, 36).  
“--:--is displayed.  
You have not set the clock (page 14).  
“--y--m--dor --:--is  
displayed on the REC  
DATE display.  
The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the  
message when the clock was not set.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
There are fewer menu  
items displayed in the  
menu mode.  
The menu items displayed are different depending on the  
operation modes (stop mode, playback mode, and recording  
mode) (pages 33, 34).  
The battery life is short.  
The battery life on pages 12 and 13 is based on playback with  
the volume level set to 22 (using Sony alkaline battery LR03  
(SG)). The battery life may shorten depending on the operation  
of the IC recorder.  
There is no battery power Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the battery is consumed  
remaining after you have  
left the battery inserted  
for long time without  
using the IC recorder.  
slightly. The battery life in this case varies depending on  
humidity or other environmental conditions. Usually, the  
battery lasts about four months. If you do not intend to use the  
IC recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended  
that you remove the battery.  
The changed menu  
setting does not function.  
If the battery is removed just after the menu setting is  
changed, the menu setting may not function.  
It takes a long time for the If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of  
IC recorder to start.  
data, it may take longer for the IC recorder to start. This is not  
a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display  
disappears.  
The IC recorder does not  
operate correctly.  
Take out the battery and insert it again (page 11).  
The IC recorder does not  
operate.  
You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using  
the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to  
format the memory (page 40).  
Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work.  
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Error messages  
Error message  
Cause/Remedy  
BATTERY LOW  
You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder  
because of insufficient battery power. Prepare a new battery to  
replace the current one.  
LOW BATTERY  
Battery is exhausted. Replace the old battery with a new  
one. Or charge the rechargeable battery or replace the old  
rechargeable battery with a new one.  
MEMORY FULL  
FILE FULL  
The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is  
insufficient. Erase some messages before recording.  
When there are already 99 messages in the selected folder or  
the total number of the file stored in the IC recorder becomes  
maximum, you cannot record a new message. Erase some  
messages before recording a message.  
FILE DAMAGED  
FORMAT ERROR  
You cannot play or edit messages, because the data of the  
selected file is damaged.  
The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer  
because there is no copy of the control file required for  
operation. Format the IC recorder using the formatting  
function in the menu.  
PROCESS ERROR  
The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then  
re-insert the battery.  
Save a backup copy of your data and format the IC recorder  
using the menu.  
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Error message  
SET DATE&TIME  
NO FILE  
Cause/Remedy  
Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm.  
The selected folder does not have any messages. You cannot  
move a message or set the alarm, etc., because of this.  
PAST DATE/TIME  
FILE PROTECTED  
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 aReading  
onlyle. You cannot erase it. CancelReading onlyon your  
computer to edit the message using the IC recorder.  
UNKNOWN DATA  
CANNOT OPERATE  
The data does not have a file format which the IC recorder  
supports.  
You cannot move 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.  
CHANGE FOLDER  
SYSTEM ERROR  
If there are no MP3 files in the  
displayed in the display window, therefore, the folder setting  
will be changed.  
folder, no folders are  
A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the  
battery and re-insert it.  
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ꢂꢀ  
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 up to the  
maximum recording time.  
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 recorder’s maximum recording time.  
You cannot display MP3  
files in order.  
If you have transferred MP3 files using your computer, those  
files may not be copied in order of transfer because of the  
System limitation.  
You cannot enter lower-  
case characters.  
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.  
You cannot specify the  
finishing point B.  
You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting  
point A that has been set.  
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ꢂꢁ  
 
* Optional audio connecting cables (not  
supplied)  
Additional Inforation  
To the IC  
recorder  
To the other  
equipment  
Recording with Other  
Equipment  
RK-G139 HG Stereo  
Mini-plug  
(monaural)  
(without  
mini-plug  
(without  
resistor)  
To audio input  
Tape  
connector  
resistor)  
recorder, etc.  
RK-G136 HG Stereo  
Stereo  
mini-plug  
(without  
resistor)  
mini-plug  
(without  
resistor)  
To  
(headphone)  
jack  
Note  
Your dealer may not handle some of the above  
listed optional accessories. Please ask the  
dealer for detailed information.  
To record the sound of the IC recorder  
with other equipment, connect the   
(headphone) jack of the IC recorder to  
the audio input connector (minijack,  
stereo) of other equipment using an  
audio connecting cable*.  
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1 Remove the USB cap from the  
IC recorder and connect the IC  
recorder to a USB AC adaptor (not  
supplied) .  
Using a USB AC  
Adaptor (not  
supplied)  
2 Connect the USB AC adaptor to an  
AC outlet.  
USB connector of the  
IC recorder  
Disconnecting the IC  
recorder from the AC outlet  
Follow the procedures below; otherwise,  
data may be damaged.  
USB AC adaptor  
(not supplied)  
1 If you are recording or playing back  
a message, press (stop) to put the  
IC recorder into the stop mode.  
2 Make sure that the operation  
indicator is not flashing.  
You can connect the IC recorder to an AC  
outlet using a USB AC adaptor AC-U50A/  
AC-U50AD (not supplied).  
3 Disconnect the USB AC adaptor  
from the AC outlet, and then  
disconnect the IC recorder from the  
USB AC adaptor.  
Note  
Your dealer may not handle some of the above  
listed optional accessories. Please ask the  
dealer for detailed information.  
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ꢂꢃ  
 
Notes  
Precautions  
On power  
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.  
Operate the unit only on 1.5 V or 1.2 V  
DC. Use one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline  
battery or one NH-AAA rechargeable  
battery.  
On safety  
Do not operate the unit while driving,  
cycling or operating any motorized  
vehicle.  
On handling  
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.  
While a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) is  
being used, the remaining battery indicator  
does not appear in the display window.  
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ꢂꢄ  
 
On noise  
Specifications  
Capacity (User available capacity)  
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.  
ICD-UX70:  
1 GB (approx. 996 MB =1,044,611,072 Byte)  
ICD-UX80:  
2 GB (approx. 1.94 GB =2,093,056,000 Byte)  
A part of the memory capacity is used as a  
management area.  
Noise may be recorded when an  
object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or  
scratches the unit during recording.  
Recording time*1  
See page 18.  
On maintenance  
To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth  
slightly moistened in water. Do not use  
alcohol, benzine or thinner.  
Frequency range  
ST : 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz  
STSP : 40 Hz - 15,000 Hz  
STLP : 60 Hz - 7,500 Hz  
SP : 60 Hz - 10,000 Hz  
LP : 60 Hz - 3,400 Hz  
If you have any questions or problems  
concerning your unit, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Bit rates and sampling frequencies for  
MP3 files  
Backup recommendations  
Bit rate: 32 - 320 kbps*2, VBR  
Sampling frequencies*3: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1  
/48 kHz  
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.  
*1 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, refer  
to page 12.  
*2 The playback of MP3 files recorded using the  
IC recorder is also supported.  
*3 Not all encoders are supported.  
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ꢂꢅ  
 
Speaker  
Approx. 10 mm (13/32 in.) dia.  
Supplied accessories  
See page 5.  
Power output  
90 mW  
Optional accessories  
Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80  
Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10,  
ECM-CZ10, ECM-TL1  
Audio connecting cable RK-G136HG,  
RK-G139HG (excluding Europe)  
Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2E  
USB AC adaptor AC-U50A/AC-U50AD  
Battery charger BCG-34HE4  
Input/Output  
Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)  
input for plug in power, minimum input  
level 0.6 mV, 3 kilohms or lower impedance  
microphone  
Headphone jack (minijack, stereo)  
output for 8 - 300 ohms headphones  
USB connector  
Your dealer may not handle some of the  
above listed optional accessories. Please  
ask the dealer for detailed information.  
High-Speed USB compatible  
Playback speed control  
+100% to –50% (DPC)  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
Power requirements  
One LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (supplied):  
1.5 V DC  
Operating temperature  
5˚C - 35˚C (41˚F - 95˚F)  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl.  
projecting parts and controls) (JEITA)*4  
34.4 × 99.0 × 13.4 mm (1 3/8 × 4 × 17/32 in.)  
Mass (incl. battery) (JEITA)*4  
48 g (1 3/4 oz)  
*4 Measured value by the standard of JEITA  
(Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association)  
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E
Index  
Easy Search....................................................................24  
Editing Messages.......................................................31  
Erasing Messages.......................................................29  
Error Messages............................................................52  
External Microphone...............................................20  
A
A-B Repeat.....................................................................27  
Adjusting the volume.....................................18, 23  
Alarm.................................................................27, 33, 39  
F
B
Folder................................................................23, 30, 31  
Battery ..............................................................................11  
Battery life ......................................................................12  
Built-in microphones..........................................6, 16  
H
HOLD....................................................................................8  
C
I
Connecting the IC Recorder to your  
Index to Parts and Controls  
Computer.......................................................................42  
Cue/Review...................................................................24  
Display window.......................................................8  
Front ...............................................................................6  
Rear .................................................................................6  
D
DPC (the Digital Pitch Control  
L
function)..................................................26, 33, 36, 59  
LP............................................ 9, 13, 18, 33, 35, 54, 58  
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Message number.....................................................8, 9  
Microphone sensitivity..............................9, 33, 35  
Monitoring the recording ....................................18  
Moving Message........................................31, 33, 39  
M
Maintenance.................................................................58  
Menu  
ALARM................................................................33, 39  
BACKLIGHT ......................................................33, 39  
BEEP.....................................................................33, 38  
DATE & TIME....................................................34, 40  
DETAIL MENU.................................................34, 40  
DISPLAY..............................................................33, 36  
DPC.......................................................................33, 36  
EASY SEARCH.................................................33, 37  
EFFECT................................................................33, 37  
ERASE A FILE...................................................33, 39  
ERASE ALL ........................................................33, 39  
FORMAT.............................................................34, 40  
LED .......................................................................33, 38  
MIC SENS...........................................................33, 35  
MOVE ..................................................................33, 39  
PLAY MODE.....................................................33, 38  
REC MODE........................................................33, 35  
SELECT INPUT ................................................34, 40  
VOR.......................................................................33, 35  
N
Noise..................................................................................58  
P
Pause recording..................................................17, 19  
Playback modes..........................................................26  
Playing Back Message.............................................23  
Playing Back MP3.......................................................45  
Precautions....................................................................57  
Preparing a Power Source....................................11  
R
Rechargeable battery......................................11, 13  
Recording Messages................................................16  
Recording mode........................................18, 33, 35  
Recording time ...........................................................18  
Recording with an External Microphone....20  
Recording with Other Equipment..................55  
Remaining battery indicator.............................8, 9  
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ꢃ1  
Trademarks  
S
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are  
registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft  
Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
Setting the Clock .......................................................14  
SP............................................ 9, 13, 18, 33, 35, 54, 58  
Specifications...............................................................58  
ST............................................ 9, 13, 18, 33, 35, 54, 58  
STLP....................................... 9, 13, 18, 33, 35, 54, 58  
STSP....................................... 9, 13, 18, 33, 35, 54, 58  
System Limitations ...................................................54  
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.  
T
Troubleshooting.........................................................49  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and  
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
U
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.  
USB AC Adaptor..........................................................56  
USB Mass Storage Device.....................................48  
V
VOR Function...............................................19, 33, 35  
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ꢃꢀ  
Printed in China  
 

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