4-156-546-71(2) IC Recorder Operating Instructions Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Messages Listening to the FM Radio About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting ICD-UX200/UX300/UX200F/UX300F © 2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Owner's Record The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. __________________________________ Serial No. __________________________________ FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS.
Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Model Responsible Party Address : SONY : ICD-UX200/UX300 : Sony Electronics Inc. : 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, 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.
Table of Contents Getting Started Other Recording Operations Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package .....................................................7 Index to parts and controls ...................8 Step 2: Recharging the Battery .................9 When to charge/replace the battery ....11 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......12 Turning the power on .........................12 Turning the power off .........................12 Step 4: Setting the Clock ........................
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ................................50 Playback via Other Devices ....................53 Recording with other equipment ........53 Editing Messages Erasing All Messages in a Folder ...........55 Moving a Message to a Different Folder ......................................................56 Dividing a Message into Two .................58 Listening to the FM Radio Tuning in an FM Radio Station ..............
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet .......................................96 Precautions ..............................................97 Specifications ..........................................99 System requirements ..........................99 Design and specifications ................. 100 Battery life ........................................ 103 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ....................................105 Error Messages .....................................
Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package Battery case (1) Getting Started IC Recorder (1) Operating Instructions Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Index to parts and controls Front L ERASE button M VOL (volume) +*/– button N (repeat) A-B button O DIVIDE button Rear A B C D E F G H I J K 8 GB Operation indicator Built-in microphones (stereo) Display window x STOP button z REC (record)/PAUSE button Control button (v, V / . (review/fast backward), > (cue/fast forward)) N (play)/ENT (enter) button* (folder) button MENU button m (microphone) jack* i (headphone) jack P Q R S T U Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.
Step 2: Recharging the Battery 1 Insert a rechargeable battery. Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert one NH-AAA rechargeable battery with correct polarity, and close the lid. 2 Insert the USB connector of the IC recorder into the USB port of a computer. Slide the USB lever on the back of the IC recorder in the direction of the arrow, and insert the USB connector into the USB port of a running computer.*2 Getting Started Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder.
While the battery is charging, “Connecting” and the battery indicator are displayed in an animation. Battery indicator 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer. 2 Make sure that the display of the IC recorder turns off. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer, and slide the USB lever in the direction of the arrow to retract the USB connector. computer.
P Note Battery remain indication If the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 108. Follow the step 1. Getting Started When using a fully charged battery or an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery : Charge the rechargeable battery or replace the old battery with a new one. m : “Low Battery” appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. z Tips • Do not use manganese battery for this IC recorder.
Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 1 second. The IC recorder is turned on, and “Accessing...” is displayed. Turning the power off Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 2 seconds, and “Power Off” is displayed. z Tips • When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder.
Step 4: Setting the Clock Getting Started Setting the clock after recharging the battery 1 Press v or V on the control button to set x STOP the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press N/ENT. N/ENT MENU 2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode v, V You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time.
The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press N/ENT. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Date&Time,” and then press N/ENT. 4 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode display.
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window Getting Started 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N/ ENT. v, V N/ENT MENU You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 3 languages. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Language,” and then press N/ ENT.
You can select the following languages.
Preventing Accidental Operation (HOLD) Locking the buttons Unlocking the buttons Getting Started Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center so that all buttons will be unlocked. P Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the functions of the buttons are locked to prevent accidental operation. To stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first. Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “HOLD.” “HOLD” will appear indicating for approx.
Basic Operations Recording P Note • Before making a recording, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power. Selecting a folder 1 Press to display the folder selection window. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder in which you want to record messages ( FOLDER01-10). There are 10 folders already available when you purchase the IC recorder. v V 3 Press N/ENT.
Starting to record 1 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. 2 Turn the built-in microphones in the direction of the source to be recorded. Operation indicator Basic Operations The operation indicator lights in red. You do not need to press and hold z REC/PAUSE while recording. The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message. z REC/ PAUSE Built-in microphones To stop recording 1 Press x STOP. “Accessing...
Other operations pause recording* Press z REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the operation indicator flashes in red and “ ” flashes in the display window. release pause and resume recording Press z REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press x STOP.) review the current recording instantly Press N/ENT. Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the message just recorded. review during recording Press and hold .
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Listening P Note • Before playback starts, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power. To start playback 1 Press . 2 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder. v V 3 Press > on the control button. > 4 Press v or V on the control button to select the message v you want to play.
5 Press N/ENT. Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 80), the operation indicator does not light.) Operation indicator Basic Operations N/ENT 6 Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume. VOL +/– To stop playback 1 Press x STOP.
Other operations stop at the current position Press N/ENT. To resume playback from that point, press N/ENT (Playback Pause function) again. go back to the beginning of Press . on the control button once.* the current message go back to previous messages Press . on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the messages continuously.) skip to the next message Press > on the control button once.
Basic Operations B Counter information You can select the display mode in the menu (page 77). Elapsed time: Elapsed playback time of one message Remaining time: The remaining time of the message Recording date: Date recorded Recording time: Time recorded C Remaining recording time Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours.
Erasing P Notes • Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. • Before erasing a message, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power. Selecting a message and erasing it 1 Select the message you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. 2 Press ERASE. “Erase?” appears with the message title. ERASE 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Execute.
4 Press N/ENT. N/ENT Basic Operations “Erasing...” appears in the display window and the selected message will be erased. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. To cancel erasing 1 Select “Cancel” in step 3 of “Selecting a message and erasing it,” and then press N/ENT. N/ENT Erasing another message Proceed with the same steps again from the beginning.
Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting the recording mode x STOP N/ENT 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “REC Mode,” and then press N/ ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “ST,” “STSP,” “STLP,” “SP,” or “LP,” and then press N/ENT. MENU v, V 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. You can select the recording mode in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode or the FM radio mode. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
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) You can record for a longer time with stereo sound. SP LP Standard play monaural recording mode (44.1 kHz/32 kbps) You can record with standard quality sound. Long play monaural recording mode (11.
2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Mic Sensitivity,” and then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “S-High ,” “High ,” “Low ,” and then press N/ENT. S-High To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as a recording made in a spacious room. High To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting, such as a recording made in a conference room or during interviews.
Cutting out low frequency – the LCF function select “LCF(Low Cut),” and then press N/ENT. Other Recording Operations x STOP 2 Press v or V on the control button to 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “ON,” and then press N/ENT. N/ENT MENU v, V When you set the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to “ON” in the stop or recording mode, you cut out a low frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind, etc.; therefore you can record a message more clearly.
Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function x STOP 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “VOR,” and then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “ON,” and then press N/ENT. z REC/PAUSE N/ENT MENU v, V The VOR function is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
To cancel the VOR function Set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 3. Other Recording Operations P Note The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set “Mic Sensitivity” 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.
Operating during Recording Monitoring the recording Dividing a message during recording i (headphone) jack VOL +/– DIVIDE If you connect the supplied stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack before you start, you can monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL +/–, but the recording level is fixed.
1 Press DIVIDE during recording. Message 1 Message 2 Other Recording Operations “Dividing...” 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 3 v Message is divided. Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping. z Tip You can divide the currently recorded message during recording pause.
Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “MIC IN,” and then press N/ ENT. Stereo microphone m (microphone) jack x STOP 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. z REC/PAUSE 4 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. N/ENT v, V 1 Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. “Select Input” appears in the display window.
Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone P Notes • After you have made the connection, check the sound quality of the conversation and the recording level before you start recording. • If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is recorded, the conversation may be recorded with lower level of sound. In this case, start recording after the conversation has started. • The VOR function may not work, depending on the kind of telephone or the line condition.
m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. To record using the synchronized recording function 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N/ ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “SYNC REC,” and then press N/ ENT. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
8 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 9 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. 10 Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. “ ” appears on the display and synchronized recording starts. The synchronized recording pauses when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and “ ” flashes. The IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when sound is detected. P Notes 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
4 Press v or V on the control button to select “OFF,” and then press N/ENT. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 6 Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable (page 41)*. “Select Input” appears in the display window. If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 82).
* Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) To the other equipment RK-G139 Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) RK-G136 Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Other Recording Operations To the IC recorder P Note When recording from other equipment, the microphone sensitivity cannot be adjusted.
Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Method Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with the headphones: Connect the supplied headphones to the i (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. • To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the i (headphone) jack.
Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC function Rear Other Playback Operations 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 > on the control button to go to the end of the message, and then press . on the control button while “MESSAGE END” is lit to go back to the desired point.
1 Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to “ON.” 2 If you wish to increase the playback speed, press v on the control button when the IC recorder is in the playback mode. Every time the button is pressed, you can increase the speed by 5% for + from –50% to 0%, and 10% for + between 0% and 100%. 3 If you wish to decrease the playback speed, press V on the control button when the IC recorder is in the playback mode.
Changing the Playback Settings Selecting the playback mode N/ENT select “Play Mode,” and then press N/ ENT. Other Playback Operations x STOP 2 Press v or V on the control button to 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “1,” “ ,” “ALL,” “ 1,” “ ,” or “ ALL,” and then press N/ENT. MENU v, V You can select the playback mode in the menu. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode.
1 A message is played back. Messages in one folder are played back continuously. ALL 1 All the messages are played back continuously. One message is played back repeatedly. Messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. ALL All the messages are played back repeatedly. Playing back a specified section repeatedly – A-B Repeat 1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify the starting point A. “A-B B?” is displayed. 2 Press (repeat) A-B again to specify the finishing point B.
Making the human voice clearer – the noise cut function The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press v or V on the control button to Other Playback Operations select “Noise Cut,” and then press N/ ENT. x STOP N/ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “ON,” and then press N/ENT.
Selecting the sound effect 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Effect,” and then press N/ENT. x STOP v, V N/ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to select effect you want for the playback, and then press N/ENT. MENU ., > 4 If you select “Custom,” you can press v You can set the effect you want for the playback in the menu. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals. Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound. Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for lively sound. Bass1 Emphasizes the bass sound. Bass2 Emphasizes the bass sound even more. Other Playback Operations Pop Custom You can design your own custom sound level for 5 bands of EQ. OFF The Effect function does not work. P Notes • When you are using the built-in speaker or listening to the FM radio, this setting is invalid.
Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm 2 Enter the alarm setting mode. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode x STOP N/ENT when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Alarm,” and then press N/ ENT. MENU v, V 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “New,” and then press N/ You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time.
3 Set the alarm date and time. 1 Press v or V on the control button to 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. The setting process is finished and “,” (alarm indicator) appears in the display window. To change the alarm setting 1 Select “Alarm” - “List” in the menu, then press N/ENT. The alarm list is displayed. select the item you want to change, then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Edit,” then press N/ENT.
2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Beep&Play,” “Beep” or “Play,” then press N/ENT. 3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. When the set date and time comes At the set time, “Alarm” is displayed in the display window and the alarm and the selected message will be played back using the selected alarm pattern. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically. (When the alarm pattern is set to “Beep&Play” or “Play,” the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the selected message.
Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment i (headphone) jack x STOP Other Playback Operations Tape recorder, etc. (stereo minijack) of other equipment using an audio connecting cable*. 2 Press N/ENT to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode. A message from the IC recorder will be recorded on the piece of equipment connected. 3 Press x STOP on the IC recorder and the connected equipment at the same time to stop recording.
P Note Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.
Editing Messages Erasing All Messages in a Folder 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Erase All,” and then press N/ ENT. v, V MENU Editing Messages N/ENT 4 Press v or V on the control button to select “Execute,” and then press N/ ENT. “Erasing...” appears in the display window and all messages in the selected folder will be erased. P Note If the selected folder contains a protected message, you cannot erase the message.
Moving a Message to a Different Folder The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press v or V on the control button to x STOP select “Move,” and then press N/ENT. The message to be moved will be played back. N/ENT MENU v, V P Notes • When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page 85). • You cannot move a message to a folder. 1 Select the message you want to move. 2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode.
When you move a message to another folder, the original message in the previous folder will be deleted. Editing Messages 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To cancel moving the message Press x STOP before step 4.
Dividing a Message into Two 1 Press DIVIDE while you are playing back the message you want to divide. “Divide?” appears with the message title. 2 Press v or V on the control button to v, V N/ENT DIVIDE select “Execute,” and then press N/ ENT. “Dividing...” appears, a new number is added to the newer part of the divided message, and the message numbers of the following messages will be incremented by one. .
P Notes Editing Messages • You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. • When you divide a message with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title, artist name, and file name. • You cannot divide a message other than the one recorded using the IC recorder (MP3/ WMA/AAC-LC file transferred from a computer). • Once a message is divided, you cannot combine divided messages using the IC recorder.
Listening to the FM Radio Tuning in an FM Radio Station (for ICD-UX200F/UX300F only) 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press v or V on the control button to v, V select “FM Radio,” and then press N/ ENT. The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. N/ENT MENU ., > The headphone cord is an FM antenna, therefore, connect the headphone when listening to the radio. P Note During FM reception you cannot charge the battery.
4 Press . or > on the control button Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones Listening to the FM Radio repeatedly to tune in a station or press and hold . or > on the control button until the frequency digits begin to change on the display. The IC recorder automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. If you cannot tune in a station, press . or > on the control button repeatedly to change the frequency step by step.
2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Audio Output,” and then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Headphones” or “Speaker,” and then press N/ENT. Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio x STOP N/ENT MENU v, V The FM radio output is set to “Headphones” when you purchase the IC recorder. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. You can set the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio.
2 Press v or V on the control button to Recording FM broadcasts select “DX/LOCAL,” and then press N/ ENT. x STOP z REC/PAUSE Listening to the FM Radio 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “DX” or “LOCAL,” and then press N/ENT. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. 1 Tune in the station you want to record. 2 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. DX Normally, select this setting. 3 Press x STOP to stop recording.
Presetting FM Radio Stations Automatically 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Auto Preset,” and then press N/ ENT. x STOP N/ENT MENU v, V You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations automatically using the preset menu. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio. The menu mode window will be displayed. 64 GB 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Execute,” and then press N/ ENT.
To stop the automatic presetting Press x STOP. The preset numbers stored until you press the x STOP button remain in memory. Switching the scanning sensitivity Listening to the FM Radio x STOP N/ENT MENU v, V You can set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio. The menu mode window will be displayed.
2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Scan Sensitivity,” and then press N/ENT. 3 Press v or V on the control button to select “High(SCAN H)” or “Low(SCAN L),” and then press N/ ENT. The scanning sensitivity is set to “High(SCAN H)” when you purchase the IC recorder. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
Presetting FM Radio Stations Manually 2 Press N/ENT. The preset number, frequency and “Set?” will be displayed on the display. 3 Press v or V on the control button to Listening to the FM Radio select “Execute,” and then press N/ ENT. The station will be stored in memory. N/ENT v, V You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations in the IC recorder’s memory. 1 Tune in the station you want to preset and store on the preset number.
Listening to a Preset Radio Station The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. x STOP v, V N/ENT MENU ., > 3 Press v or V on the control button to 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is stopped. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “FM Radio,” and then press N/ ENT. 68 GB select preset number. 4 Press . or > on the control button repeatedly until the preset number you want is displayed. When you press and hold .
Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. Listening to the FM Radio v, V N/ENT MENU ., > The display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some regions. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press v or V on the control button to select “FM Radio,” and then press N/ ENT. 3 To tune in a station, press . or > on the control button repeatedly until the preset number you want to erase is displayed.
The preset number will be changed to “P - -.
About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu x STOP v, V select the setting that you want to set, and then press N/ENT. About the Menu Function N/ENT 3 Press v or V on the control button to MENU ., > 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. P Note If you do not press any button for 1 minute, the menu mode is automatically cancelled and the window will return to the normal display.
Menu Settings Menu items Settings Operation mode (a : the setting can be made/ — : the setting cannot be made) Playback Recording FM radio FM radio mode mode mode recording mode a — — a — a — a — — — REC Mode ST, STSP, STLP, SP, LP Mic Sensitivity S-High LCF(Low Cut) ON, OFF a — a — VOR ON, OFF a — a — — Noise Cut ON, OFF a a — — — Effect Pop, Rock, Jazz, Bass1, Bass2, Custom, OFF a a — — — Easy Search ON, OFF a a — — — Play Mode 1, , a a — — — Disp
Menu items Settings Operation mode (a : the setting can be made/ — : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback Recording FM radio FM radio mode mode mode recording mode Scan Sensitivity* High(SCAN H), Low(SCAN L) — — — a — Audio Output* — — — a a a — — — — Headphones, Speaker Detail Menu __y__m__d__:__ a — — — — Time Display 12-Hour, 24-Hour a — — — — Beep ON, OFF a — — — — LED ON, OFF a — — — — Backlight ON, OFF a — — — — Language English, Españ
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 See page 28 Mic Sensitivity Sets the microphone sensitivity. 29 S-High : To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as a recording made in a spacious room.
Settings (*: Initial setting) 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 z REC/PAUSE is pressed. OFF*: The VOR function does not work. See page 32 Noise Cut Sets the noise cut function.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Effect Sets the effect you want for the playback in the menu. 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. Custom: You can design your own custom sound level for 5 bands of EQ. OFF*: The Effect function does not work.
Settings (*: Initial setting) Play Mode Sets the playback mode. 1: A message is played back. *: Messages in one folder are played back continuously. ALL: All the messages are played back continuously. 1: One message is played back repeatedly. : Messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. ALL: All the messages are played back repeatedly. See page 45 Display Changes the display mode.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Alarm Sets the alarm. New*: To set the alarm, select “New” and set the date, time or day of the week or choose daily for playback. List: A list of dates or the days of the week, and times at which the alarm has already been set will be displayed. Edit: You can change the selected date or day of the week and time. Cancel: You can cancel the alarm setting on the selected date or on a day of the week. Pattern: Sets the alarm sound pattern for all alarm settings.
Settings (*: Initial setting) The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. See page 60 Auto Preset** Scans automatically for available frequencies. The stations will be stored in memory. Execute: The automatic presetting is activated. Cancel*: The automatic presetting is cancelled. 64 DX/LOCAL** Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. DX*: Normally, select this setting.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Detail Menu Date&Time Sets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence. 13 Time Display Sets the clock display. 12-Hour*: 12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon 24-Hour: 0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon – Beep Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. ON*: A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted or an error has occurred. OFF: No beep sound will be heard.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page Backlight Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. ON*: The backlight in the display window lights up for approx. 10 seconds. OFF: The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation. – Language Sets the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. 15 English, Español (Spanish), Français (French) Sets whether battery will be charged using a USB connection or not.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the m (microphone) jack. MIC IN*: Select when you record messages using an external microphone. Audio IN: Select when you record using other equipment. 36, 37 SYNC REC When set to “ON,” the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and the IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when any sound is detected.
Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, the IC recorder is recognized by the computer, and you can transfer data between them. System requirements for your computer See “System requirements” on page 99. Copying messages from the IC recorder to your computer to save them (page 87) Utilizing Your Computer You can copy the messages recorded on the IC recorder to save them.
Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Computer The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the connection is made. While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, “Connecting” is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder. If you cannot insert the USB connector of the IC recorder into the USB port of a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable.
• 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. Construction of folders and files If you connect the IC recorder to your computer, you can see the structure of folders and files on the computer screen.
The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows: : Folder for messages recorded using the IC recorder (They have been already made when you purchase the IC recorder.) : Folder transferred from a computer (They are displayed when music files have been transferred from a computer.) P Note You can record messages in up to 10 folders (FOLDER01-10) using the IC recorder.
Copying Messages from the IC Recorder to Your Computer to Save Them z To copy a message or a folder (Drag and drop) 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 84). 2 Copy messages or folders you want to save to your computer. Drag and drop the messages or folders you want from “IC RECORDER” to the local disc on your computer. Utilizing Your Computer You can save messages or folders by copying them from the IC recorder to your computer. 1 Click and hold, 2 drag, 3 and then drop.
Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop) 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 84). You can copy music or other audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC-LC*) from your computer to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping them, and you can then play them back on the IC recorder. You can make an MP3/WMA/AAC-LC file using a software application, etc., installed on your computer.
6 Press v or V on the control button to select the music file you want to play. 7 Press N/ENT to start playback. Display when playing back a music file Press v or V on the control button to check the music file information during playback. 8 Press x STOP to stop playback. The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing music files using the IC recorder, is as follows. : Folder name 48 kbps 256 kbps : Title ICD89 hr. UX200/ 15 min. UX200F (1,338 tracks) 33 hr. 25 min. (501 tracks) 16 hr. 40 min.
Enjoying the music files more Playing back a message at a desired time with an alarm Selecting the playback mode You can start playback of a selected message at a desired time. For details, see page 50. You can select the playback mode, such as playback of one music file, continuous playback of music files in one folder, continuous playback of all music files, repeat playback of one music file, repeat playback of music files in one folder and repeat playback of all music files, in the menu.
Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory – Data Storage Function Utilizing Your Computer When the IC recorder is connected to your computer directly or using a USB connection support cable, image data or text data on the computer, as well as messages or files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored in the IC recorder. Your computer must meet the specified system requirements to use the IC recorder as USB memory. For details on the system requirements, see page 99.
Using Voice Recognition Software When voice recognition software (not supplied) is installed on your computer, you can transcribe a message into a text file. Introducing the voice recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a speechrecognition software application that allows you to recognize and transcribe your recorded voice in a message and convert it into a text file. For details on Dragon NaturallySpeaking, refer to the operating instructions supplied with Dragon NaturallySpeaking.
• 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. sound of your breath in the recordings, enabling maximum recognition accuracy.
Disconnecting the IC Recorder from Your Computer Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged. 3 Make sure that the display of the IC 1 Make sure that the operation indicator 4 Disconnect the IC recorder from the does not light. 2 Perform the following operation on your computer. On the Windows screen, left-click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer. t Left-click “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.” The icon can be different on different operating systems.
Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) USB connector of the IC recorder 1 Connect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to an AC outlet. USB AC adaptor (not supplied) and connect the IC recorder to a USB AC adaptor. While the battery is charging, the remaining battery indicator are displayed in an animation. Now you can use the IC recorder while changing the battery.
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable. 1 If you are recording or playing back a message, press x STOP to put the IC recorder into the stop mode. 2 Make sure that the operation indicator does not light. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor, and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet.
Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 1.5 V or 1.2 V DC. Use one NH-AAA rechargeable battery or one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery. On safety Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. On handling Additional Information • Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
On maintenance To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on a tape recorder or to a computer, etc.
Specifications System requirements Operating systems: P Notes • Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated on the left (Windows® 98 or Linux, etc.) is used.
When you are using Windows® 2000 Professional Bit rate and sampling frequencies*2 for WMA files Install the driver using “SonyRecorder_Driver.exe” in the IC recorder. Bit rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps*3, VBR Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz Design and specifications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) ICD-UX200/UX200F: 2 GB (approx. 1.79 GB = 1,928,822,784 Byte) ICD-UX300/UX300F: 4 GB (approx. 3.59 GB = 3,860,922,368 Byte) A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area.
General Mass (JEITA)*5 Speaker Approx. 58 g (2 oz) including NH-AAA rechargeable battery Approx. 16 mm (21/32 in.) dia. Input/Output • Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) – input for plug in power, minimum input level 0.9 mV, 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone • Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) – output for 8 ohms - 300 ohms headphones • USB connector – High-Speed USB compatible Playback speed control (DPC) Power output 90 mW Power requirements One NH-AAA rechargeable battery (supplied): 1.
Maximum recording time*6*7 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. ST mode STSP mode STLP mode SP mode LP mode ICD-UX200/ UX200F 22 hr. 15 min. 33 hr. 25 min. 89 hr. 15 min. 133 hr. 55 min. 535 hr. 45 min. ICD-UX300/ UX300F 44 hr. 40 min. 67 hr. 178 hr. 40 min. 268 hr. 5 min. 1,072 hr. 25 min. (hr.: hours/min.: minutes) *6 When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the battery with a new one in the midst of recording.
Battery life*1 When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery Recording mode ST*2 STSP*3 Recording Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 12 hr. Approx. 14 hr. – 30 min. 30 min. Playback*7 through speaker Approx. 20 hr. Approx. 20 hr. Approx. 22 hr. Approx. 21 hr. Approx. 21 hr. Approx. 20 hr. 30 min. 30 min. 30 min. Playback using the headphones Approx. 42 hr. Approx. 43 hr. Approx. 49 hr. Approx. 50 hr. Approx. 53 hr. Approx. 43 hr. 30 min. 30 min. 30 min. 30 min. Approx. 4 hr.
Recording mode ST*2 STSP*3 Playback using the headphones Approx. 63 hr. Approx. 67 hr. Approx. 75 hr. Approx. 75 hr. Approx. 83 hr. Approx. 67 hr. 30 min. FM recording Approx. 3 hr. Approx. 4 hr. 30 min. 30 min. STLP*4 Approx. 4 hr. SP*5 LP*6 Approx. 4 hr. Approx. 5 hr. Music file (128 kbps/ 44.1 kHz) – FM reception: Approx. 7 hr. 30 min. (hr.: hours/min.: minutes) *1 The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony.
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. Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work. Remedy The IC recorder cannot be turned off. • Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 2 seconds when the IC recorder is stopped (page 12). The IC recorder cannot be turned on.
Symptom Remedy 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. • When you are listening to the FM radio, “Audio Output” is set to “Speaker.” Set it to “Headphones” (page 61). The operation indicator does • “LED” is set to “OFF.” Display the menu and set “LED” to “ON” not light. (page 80).
Symptom Remedy The VOR function does not work. • The synchronized recording function is activated (page 37). Set “SYNC REC” to “OFF” in the menu (page 82). • During FM recording, the VOR function does not work. You cannot divide a message. • You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. • If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot divide a message in that folder. 99 messages have been recorded in the selected folder.
Symptom Remedy There are fewer menu items • The menu items displayed are different depending on the displayed in the menu mode. operation modes (stop mode, playback mode, recording mode, and FM radio reception mode) (page 72). The battery life is short. • The battery life on page 103 is based on playback with the volume level set to 15. The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder.
Symptom Remedy The charging indicator disappears in the middle of charging. • A rechargeable battery other than an NH-AAA model or a battery other than a rechargeable battery (alkaline battery, manganese battery, etc.) has been inserted. • The rechargeable battery has deteriorated. • When playing back messages using the built-in speaker, or when listening to the FM radio, you cannot charge the battery. • The environmental temperature is out of the range for charging.
Symptom Remedy • When you connect the IC recorder to a computer which is not You cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC running, the battery will not be charged. recorder to your computer. • Even if the computer is on, and the computer is in a mode of reduced operation (standby or sleep), you cannot charge the battery. • “USB Charge” of “Detail Menu” is set to “OFF” in the menu. To charge the battery using your computer, set it to “ON.
Remedy The IC recorder does not operate correctly. • Take out the battery and insert it again (page 9). 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 82). The IC recorder is not recognized by your computer. A folder/file cannot be transferred from your computer. • Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it.
Error Messages 112 Error message Cause/Remedy Low Battery Level • 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 • The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient. Erase some messages before recording.
Cause/Remedy Already Set • The selected message has already been set for alarm playback. Select the other message. • You set the alarm to play back a message at a date and time previously set on another message. Change the alarm setting. Past Date/Time • You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time. No Setting • If you have not set the alarm, the alarm list will not be displayed. Make the alarm setting for “New.
Error message Cause/Remedy Change Folder • If there are no MP3 files in the folder, no folders are displayed in the display window, therefore, the folder setting will be changed. System Error • A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the battery and re-insert it. Invalid when Noise Cut is ON • When the “Noise Cut” is set to “ON” in the menu, the setting of the “Effect” menu does not work. Cancel the noise cut setting.
System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record messages • If you record messages in a mixture of ST, STSP, STLP, SP and LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum ST up to the maximum mode recording time to the maximum LP mode recording time. recording time.
Display Window Guide Display when stopped or recording A Elapsed time/Remaining time/ Recording date and time indication B ( ) Folder name/ Message title name/ Artist name/ File name indication Press v or V of the control button to display a folder name, message title, artist name, and file name in sequence. 116 GB C 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.
: Unknown F Selected message number/Total number of messages in the folder G Microphone sensitivity indicator Displays the microphone sensitivity. : Recorded with the further high recording level. : Recorded with the high recording level. : Recorded with the low recording level. H Protect indicator Appears when protection is set for a message. I Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set for a message. J LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator Appears when “LCF(Low Cut)” is set to “ON” in the menu.
Display during playback Display when listening to the FM radio (for ICD-UX200F/UX300F only) L Noise cut/Effect Displays the “Noise Cut” or “Effect” setting in the menu. : Noise Cut : Pop : Rock : Jazz : Bass1 : Bass2 : Custom M Repeat playback : Appears when one message is played back repeatedly. : Appears when messages in one folder are played back repeatedly. : Appears when all the messages are played back repeatedly.
Index A AAC-LC files ........................................ 100 A-B Repeat .............................................46 Adjusting the volume ........................23, 34 Alarm ..........................................50, 72, 78 Alkaline battery ....................................103 B Battery life ............................................ 103 Built-in microphones ..............................19 C Connecting the IC recorder to your computer .................................................
L LCF (Low Cut Filter) ..................31, 72, 74 LP ................................ 29, 72, 74, 102, 103 M Maintenance ............................................98 Menu Alarm ............................................72, 78 Audio Output ................................73, 79 Auto Power Off ............................73, 81 Auto Preset ...................................72, 79 Backlight .......................................73, 81 Beep ..............................................
R T Rechargeable battery ........................9, 103 Recharging the battery ..............................9 Recording ..........................................18, 28 Recording from a telephone ....................37 Recording from other equipment ............37 Recording mode ..........................28, 72, 74 Recording time ...................................... 102 Recording with an external microphone .............................................36 Recording with other equipment ............
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