3-283-649-11(1) Getting Started IC Recorder Basic Operations Various Recording Modes Playback/Erasing Operating Instructions Editing Messages Utilizing the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Index ICD-UX60/UX70/UX80 © 2007 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents Checking the contents of the package................................................................5 Index to Parts and Controls......................6 Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source........11 Inserting the battery...........................11 When replacing/charging the battery..........................................................13 Step 2: Setting the Clock............................15 Basic Operations Recording Messages....................................
Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer............................................................44 System requirements..........................44 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer........................................45 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer............................46 Using Voice Recognition Software......46 Introducing the voice recognition software...........................
Checking the contents of the package IC Recorder (1) Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Index to Parts and Controls Rear Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.
(record/pause) button (17, 18, 21, 37) (stop) button (18, 26, 27, 30, 33, 34) (cue/fast forward) button (25, 26, 27) (play/stop) button (18, 25, 27) (review/fast backward) button (18, 25, 26, 27) *1 How to use the control key Press the key toward the left or right to adjust the volume. Also use the key to change the menu settings or to select a folder.
*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.
: 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. 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.
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.
Getting Started Inserting the battery 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. 1 Follow the steps 1 and 2 on Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery (not supplied) the left, and then insert a NHAAA rechargeable battery (not supplied). 2 Charge the battery by connecting the USB connector of the IC recorder to your computer. 2 Insert one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity, and close the lid.
When the remaining battery/charging indicator indicates “ ,” charging is completed. (Charging time: approx. 8 hours*) Tip You can charge the rechargeable battery by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) (page 60). When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it is recommended that you charge the battery repeatedly until “ ” is displayed.
When replacing/charging the battery Battery remain indication : Replace the old battery with a new one or charge the rechargeable battery. : “LOW BATTERY“ appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. Battery life*1 When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery Recording mode Recording ST*3 STSP*4 Approx. 9 hr. Approx. 9 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 14 hr. STLP*5 Recording mode LP*7 SP*6 Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 10 hr. Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 14 hr. 30 min. 30 min.
When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery Recording mode Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using the headphones ST*3 Recording mode Recording STLP*5 STSP*4 Approx. 9 hr. Approx. 9 hr. Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 28 hr. Approx. 28 hr. GB LP*7 Recording Playback*2 through speaker Playback using the headphones Approx. 11 hr. – Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 13 hr. SP*6 Approx. 10 hr. Approx. 9 hr. 30 min. Approx. 13 hr. Approx. 13 hr. 30 min. 30 min. Music file (128 kbps/ 44.
Note while accessing Note If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, an updating animation may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the animation disappears before starting operation. Step 2: Setting the Clock Getting Started 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.
1 Select “DATE & TIME” in the menu. Press and hold /MENU for more than one second. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window. Press the control key toward or to select “DETAIL MENU,” and then press ENT. Press the control key toward or to select “DATE & TIME,” and then press ENT. 2 Press the control key toward or to select “07y1m1d,” and then press ENT. 3 Press the control key toward or to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press ENT.
Basic Operations Recording Messages Built-in microphones Basic Operations (headphone) jack Operation indicator 1 1 Select a folder. Press /MENU to display the folder selection window. Press the control key toward or to select the folder in which you want to record messages, and then press ENT. 2 3 1 2 Start recording. Press (record/pause) in the stop mode. The operation indicator lights in red. You do not need to press and hold (record/pause) while recording.
3 Press (stop) to stop recording. 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. 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.
Monitoring the recording Select the recording mode in the “REC MODE” menu. 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 highquality sound. STSP : Standard play stereo recording mode (44.1 kHz/128 kbps) You can record with stereo sound.
ICD-UX80 ST mode STSP mode STLP mode 24 hr. 10 min. 36 hr. 20 min. 96 hr. 50 min. SP mode LP mode 145 hr. 20 min. 581 hr. 20 min. (hr. : hours/min.
Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound – the VOR Function The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and “ ” and “ ” flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again. Various Recording Modes To cancel the VOR function Various Recording Modes Set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu. Notes 2 1 The VOR function is affected by the sound around you.
Recording with an External Microphone 2 Press the control key toward or to select “MIC IN,” and then press ENT. 3 Speak into the external microphone Stereo microphone 1 Connect an external microphone to the (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. “SELECT INPUT” appears in the display window. 22 GB and start recording. The built-in microphone is automatically cut off. If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity on the IC recorder.
2 Press the control key toward or to select “AUDIO IN,” and then press ENT. Recording from Other Equipment 3 Start recording. Various Recording Modes 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.
* Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) RK-G139 HG RK-G136 HG Note To the IC recorder Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) To the other equipment Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.
Playback/Erasing Playing Back Messages (headphone) jack Operation indicator 1 5 Playback/Erasing 4 3 1 A-B DPC 2 1 Select a folder. Press /MENU. Press the control key toward or to select the folder, and then press ENT. 2 Press or to select the message you want to play. 3 Press to start playback. The operation indicator lights in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 40), the operation indicator does not light.
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 26 GB To listen with the headphones : Connect the supplied headphones to the (headphone) jack.
When messages are played back to the end of the last message Press (stop) or . To resume playback from that point, press again. go back to the beginning of the current message Press once.* go back to previous messages Press repeatedly. (During stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the messages continuously.
Various playback modes You can select “1 FILE” playback (one message/file is played back once), “FOLDER” playback (all the messages/files in the selected folder are played back continuously), “ALL” playback (all the recorded messages/files are played back continuously) in the “PLAY MODE” menu (page 40). Playing back a message repeatedly During playback, press and hold until “ 1” appears. The selected message will be played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press again.
1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify the starting point A. “A-B B?” is displayed. 2 Press “ A-B” is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback Press . To stop A-B Repeat playback Press (stop). To change the segment specified for A-B Repeat playback You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time. You can have the message played back on a specified date, once every week, or at the same time every day.
3 Set the alarm date and time. Press the control key toward or to select “DATE,” a day of the week, or “DAILY,” and then press ENT. When you select “DATE”: Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in “Step 2: Setting the Clock” on page 15, 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.
Notes Erasing Messages 3, 4 2 Playback/Erasing 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 set “BEEP” to “OFF” in the menu (page 40). If the alarm time comes during recording, the alarm will sound after the recording is finished. “” will flash when the alarm time comes.
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 remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages. 1 Select the folder containing the 1 Select the message you want to erase. 2 Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
Editing Messages Note When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page 50). 1 Select the message you want to Moving Message to a Different Folder “EXECUTING…” is 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. To cancel moving the message Press (stop) before step 4. move.
Utilizing the Menu Function 3 Press the control key toward or Making Settings for the Menu 4 Press (stop) to exit the menu to select the setting that you want to set, and then press ENT. mode. Note 4 2, 3 2, 3 1 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.
Menu settings Settings Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode ST, STSP, STLP, SP, LP MIC SENS HIGH (H), LOW (L) VOR ON, OFF DISPLAY ELAPSE, REMAIN, REC DATE, REC TIME DPC n% (n=–50 - +100) EFFECT POP, ROCK, JAZZ, BASS1, BASS2, OFF EASY SEARCH ON, OFF PLAY MODE 1 FILE, FOLDER, ALL BEEP ON, OFF LED ON, OFF BACKLIGHT ON, O
Menu items Settings GB Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode SELECT INPUT MIC IN, AUDIO IN DATE&TIME __y__m__d__:__ FORMAT EXECUTE, CANCEL USB CHARGE ON, OFF DETAIL MENU 36 Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/ : the setting cannot be made)
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 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. VOR Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function.
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 to “ON,” you can adjust the speed of the playback in a range from +100% to –50%.
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. Menu items Note EASY SEARCH Utilizing the Menu Function When playing back messages using a built-in speaker, the EFFECT function does not work. Sets the easy search function.
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 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 set “BEEP” to “OFF” in the menu.
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 33). Before attempting to move a message, select the message to be moved and then go to the menu window. ALARM Sets the alarm (page 29).
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 15). FORMAT Sets the formatting of the drive. EXECUTE: “FORMATTING …” appears and the drive will be formatted.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) USB CHARGE Sets whether battery will be charged using a USB connection or not. ON*: The battery will be charged. OFF: The battery will not be charged. Note If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet, you can charge battery regardless this setting.
Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer System requirements 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 Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 2 or higher Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 2 or higher Windows® 2000 Profess
You can transfer the IC recorder data onto your computer by connecting the IC recorder to the computer. Remove the USB cap from the IC recorder and then connect the IC recorder to the USB connector of your computer. The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the connection is made. While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, “CONNECTING” is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder.
Notes If you connect more than two USB devices to your computer, normal operation will not be guaranteed. Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or a USB connection support cable other than the supplied cable is not guaranteed. A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at the same time. Before connecting the IC recorder to the computer, make sure that the battery is inserted in the IC recorder.
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. 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.
Tips on using the IC recorder When transcribing messages recorded using the IC recorder, the following tips will help you obtain maximum recognition accuracy. Set “REC MODE” to “ST,” “STSP,” “STLP” or “SP” in the menu. When creating a user speech file (training), set “REC MODE” to the mode you normally use for voice recognition software. Set “MIC SENS” to “LOW (L)” in the menu. Hold the IC recorder firmly and start recording.
1 Connect the IC recorder to your On the Windows screen; open “My Computer” and make sure that “IC RECORDER” has been newly recognized. On the Macintosh screen; make sure that a “IC RECORDER” drive is displayed on the desk top. 2 Copy the folder in which the MP3 files are stored to the IC recorder. To copy MP3 files (Drag and drop) Click and hold, drag, and then drop.
Construction of folders and files The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows: : Folder in which you can record using the IC recorder (They have been already made when you purchase the IC recorder.) : Playback only folders (They are displayed when MP3 files have been transferred to them using a 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. Utilizing Your Computer 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.
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 turned on. The HOLD switch is set. Slide the HOLD switch in the direction 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 13).
Remedy “FILE FULL” is 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 31) or erase all the messages after you store them on your computer. Recording is interrupted. The VOR function (page 21) is activated. Set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu (page 37). Noise is heard.
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 35, 36). The battery life is short. The battery life on pages 13 and 14 is based on playback with the volume level set to 5 (using Sony alkaline battery LR03 (SG)). The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder.
Remedy “ ” or “ ” is flashing instead of the remaining battery/ charging indicator. The environmental temperature is out of the range for charging. Charge the battery in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C. The battery life of the rechargeable battery is short. You are using the rechargeable battery in an environment with a temperature of under 5 °C. Charge the battery in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C. The IC recorder has not been used for a certain time.
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 The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient. Erase some messages before recording.
Cause/Remedy SET DATE&TIME Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm. NO FILE The selected folder does not have any messages. You cannot move a message or set the alarm, etc., because of this. PAST DATE/TIME You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and set the appropriate date and time. FILE PROTECTED The selected message is protected and is now a “Reading only” file. You cannot erase it.
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. 58 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.
Additional Information Tape recorder, etc. To the IC recorder To the other equipment RK-G139 HG Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor) RK-G136 HG Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) Stereo mini-plug (without resistor) To audio input connector To (headphone) jack Recording with Other Equipment * Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied) Note Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories.
Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 Remove the USB cap from the IC recorder and connect the IC recorder to a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) . 2 Connect the USB AC adaptor to an AC outlet. USB connector of the IC recorder USB AC adaptor (not supplied) You can charge the rechargeable battery by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor AC-U50A/ AC-U50AD (not supplied).
Notes Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged. 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. from the AC outlet, and then disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor.
Precautions On noise On power 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 62 GB Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
Specifications Speaker Capacity (User available capacity) Power output Recording time* 1 See page 19. 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 Bit rates and sampling frequencies for MP3 files * 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 13.
Supplied accessories See page 5. 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-2BE USB AC adaptor AC-U50A/AC-U50AD Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Index A-B Repeat......................................................................29 Adjusting the volume......................................19, 25 Alarm..................................................................29, 35, 41 B Battery...............................................................................11 Battery life.......................................................................13 Built-in microphones...........................................6, 17 Easy Search.................
M Maintenance.................................................................62 Menu ALARM.................................................................35, 41 BACKLIGHT.......................................................35, 41 BEEP......................................................................35, 40 DATE & TIME.....................................................36, 42 DETAIL MENU..................................................36, 42 DISPLAY...................................................
S Trademarks Setting the Clock........................................................15 SP............................................. 9, 14, 19, 35, 37, 58, 63 Specifications................................................................63 ST............................................. 9, 14, 19, 35, 37, 58, 63 STLP........................................ 9, 14, 19, 35, 37, 58, 63 STSP........................................ 9, 14, 19, 35, 37, 58, 63 System Limitations................................
