Sony ICD-B500 Marketing Specification Sheet

ICD-

B500

Digital Voice Recorder

Step-up

New

256MB

Built

-in Flash Memory

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Up to 150 Hours and 15 Minutes

of Recording Time in LP Mode

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3 Recording Modes : Long Play(LP) 150h 15m, Standard Play(SP)
81h 15m and High Quality(HQ) 30h 25m

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4 Message Folders (Up to 396 Messages)

Large LCD Display

Single Function Buttons

Voice Operated Recording (VOR)

Add Recording

Selectable Microphone Sensitivity (Hi/Lo)

Date and Time Stamp

Includes 2 "AAA" Batteries

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Last Updated: 06/03/2010

ICD-

B500

Digital Voice Recorder

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Features

Flash memory 256MB Built-in Flash Memory available on the

integrated circuit chip which may be recorded over and used
again.

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Recording Time Over 150 Hours of Recording Time in LP mode
which gives you plenty of time to record everything you need
and the integrated circuit chip lets you continually record over
and use again.

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Recording Modes Choose the quality of recording depending

on how much time you need. LP Mode 150h 15m, SP Mode 81h
15m and HQ Mode 30h 25m.

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Message Folders Separate your lists all in one place. The 4
message folders can be used for different applications, such
as business memos, correspondence, personal reminders,
and more.

Large LCD Display Easily shows the number of messages
recorded, recording length, date, time, and battery power
remaining.

Voice Operated Recording Save valuable recording time.
VOR stops the recording during silent pauses then begins
recording again without missing a single syllable thanks to the
digital buffer.

Add-Recording Insert and add additional information to any
message without affecting the original file.

Single Function Buttons Easily Access any of the functions on
the digital voice recorder using the ergonomic buttons that
make controlling the unit easier then ever.

250mW Speaker Output Provides increased speaker output
for clear listening of your recorded files.

Selectable Microphone Sensitivity Record different situations
from group meetings to individual lists easily and more
effectively.

Date and Time Stamp Lets you see what day and time you
recorded a message on.

Specifications

General

Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder
Recording Media: Built-in Flash Memory 256MB
Recording and Playback Times: HQ: 30 Hr 25 Min.; SP: 81 Hrs 15

Min.; LP: 150 Hrs 15 Min

Audio

Recording System: Digital, Monaural Recording
Microphone: Built-in
Frequency Range: HQ:165.625Hz; SP:7.8kHz LP: 6.9444kHz

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Audio Features

Microphone Sensitivity Feature: Yes
Recording Features: Digital Voice Operated Recording (VOR),

Move, Divide

Convenience Features

Message Folder(s): Yes (4 Folders)
On-Screen Clock:

Yes (Date and Time)

Hardware

Display: Full Function Display

Power

Output Power: 250mW
Battery Type: "AAA" x 2
Battery Life (Approx): REC Mode Up to 22 hours in LP

Speaker

Type: Built-in

Inputs and Outputs

Microphone Input: 1
DC-In:

3V

Headphone Output(s): 1 (Mini)

Dimensions

Measurements: 6 x 2 1/8 x 10 1/4" (153 x 53 x 260mm)

Supplied Accessories

"AAA" Battery x 2

Color:

Silver

UPC Code:

027242710979

1. Approximate recording times. Battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, environment
and battery conditions.

2. User available memory=250,904,576 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.

3. Up to 22 hours of recording time in LP mode.

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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
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