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Memory Stick® Media Digital Voice Recorder

Step-up

Includes Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® Preferred Voice to Print
Software

Slide Control Switch Operation

High Value Design with Seamless Aluminum Body

Uses Removable Memory Stick® Media-Includes One 32MB Memory
Stick

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Up to 694 Minutes Recording Time with Supplied 32MB Memory Stick

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USB

Connectivity for High Speed Copying of Files to the PC

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Selective Automatic Folder Copy Function to the PC

High Quality Sound-"New LPEC

® CODEC Tecnology"-16khz Sampling

Rate

Multiple Recording Modes: Stereo

-82 Minutes, SP-260 Minutes, LP-694

Minutes

Overwrite (Correction) Function

Digital Pitch Control

Voice E-Mail Function

Up to 340 Personally Named Message Folders

Full Function LCD Display

Incremental Rewind (Easy Search)

Advanced Digital VOR (Voice Operated Recording)

Built-In Microphone

Built

-In Playback Speaker

Battery Strength LCD

Off/On Switch

Hi/Lo Mic Sensitivity

Earphone and External Microphone Jacks

LED Operation Indicators (Record/Play)

Includes Carrying Case

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Last Updated: 10/03/2006

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Memory Stick® Media Digital Voice Recorder

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Features

Includes Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® Preferred Voice to
Print Software to easily convert your recorded files into text

Slide Switch Control Operation allows for one-button

operation of all major functions of the recording device

High Value Design with Seamless Aluminum Body provides a
more comfortable fit in the hand and still being lightweight

Uses Removable Memory Stick® Media-Includes One 32MB

Memory Stick records all dictation on small, compact, high

capacity Memory Stick® Media, and allows recorded cards to
be readily distributed for processing; Memory Stick® media
ranging from 8MB to 128MB can be inserted into the unit for
different applications

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Up to 694 Minutes Recording Time with Supplied 32MB
Memory Stick® Media offers the option of up to 5 hours 47

minutes recording time on the supplied 32MB Memory Stick
which may be recorded over and used again.

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USB

Connectivity for High Speed Copying of Files to the PC

via

USB port on a PC

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Selective Automatic Folder Copy Function to the PC Specific
folders automatically send its contents to a desired location
on your PC

High Quality Sound-"

New LPEC® CODEC Technology"-16KHZ

Sampling Rate with improved frequency response ensures

excellent recorded sound clarity

Multiple Recording Modes: Stereo-82 Minutes, SP-260 Minutes,
LP-694 Minutes allows different levels of recording for different

situations

Overwrite (Correction) Function allows the user to rewind to a
location and re-dictate from the last correct word

Digital Pitch Control allows recordings to be heard at slower
than normal speeds without distortion to facilitate transcribing
or editing, or faster than normal to move quickly to a desired
portion

Voice E-Mail Function using the supplied digital voice editor
software can easily send audible e-mail with an attached file

Up to 340 Message Folders for Dictation provide separate
message areas for different applications such as business
memos or personal reminders, for better organization and
faster access

Full Function LCD Display shows number of messages
recorded, recording length, date, time, and battery power
remaining

Incremental Rewind (Easy Search) is the equivalent of tape
Fast Rewind but without returning all the way to the beginning
of each recording, to help locate specific passages

Advanced Digital VOR (Voice Operated Recording) stops
the recording during silent pauses, saving valuable recording
time, then begins recording again without missing a single
syllable thanks to the digital buffer

Built-In Microphone for extra convenience, eliminates the
need for an external microphone

Built-In Playback Speaker for monitoring playback of
recordings

Battery Strength LCD provides a visible signal when battery
strength is low

On/Off Switch

allows you to control the power by switching on

or off

Hi/Lo Mic Sensitivity enables the unit to record different
situations, from group meetings to individuals, more effectively

Stereo Earphone and Microphone Jacks allows listening
through earphones for privacy or transcription and the stereo
mic jack allows connection of an external microphone

LED Operation Indicators (Record/Play) indicates Red when
unit is recording, Green when in playback mode

Includes Carrying Case to protect the device and make it
more portable

Microsoft® Windows® 98/2000/Me/XP Compatible

Specifications

General

Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder
Recording Media: Removable Memory Stick® Media 32MB

Recording and Playback Times: ST: 82 Min.; SP: 4 Hrs 20 Min.; LP

11 Hrs 30 Min.

Audio

Recording System: Digital, Monaural Recording
Microphone: Built-in
Frequency Range: ST: 60-13500Hz; SP: 60-7000Hz; LP: 80-3500Hz

Audio Features

Microphone Sensitivity Feature: Yes
Recording Features: Advanced Digital Voice Operated Recording

(VOR), Move, Divide, Overwrite

Convenience

Erase/Protect: 3 Erase Options (Message/Partial

Message/Folder)

Convenience Features

Search Features:

Cue and Review, Easy Search

Message Folder(s): Yes (up to 340 Folders)
Voice E-Mail Function: Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor)
Clock:

Yes (Date and Time)

Hardware

Display: Full Function Display

Power

Power Requirements: 120V AC Adaptor (Optional)
Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 10 Hours

Battery Type: "AAA" x 2

Speaker

Type: Built-in
Speaker Dimensions: 1 1/4" (32mm) diameter

Software

Supplied Software: Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM), Dragon

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NaturallySpeaking® Preferred Voice to Print Software

Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE,

ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional

Inputs and Outputs

Microphone Input: 1
DC-In:

3V

Headphone Output(s): 1 (Mini)
USB Port(s): 1

Dimensions

Weight: 3.5 oz. (98 g) with battery
Measurements: 1 3/4" x 4 15/16" x 3/4" (44 x 124 x 19mm)

Supplied Accessories

Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® Preferred Voice to Print Software
PC Download Software
Carrying Case
Earphone MDR-ED228LP
USB Cable RK-G136
32MB Memory Stick® Media

Optional Accessories

AC Power Adaptor (AC-E30HG)

1. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick Duo™ and Memory
Stick PRO Duo™

media may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
Actual available memory is: 32MB=30MB, 64MB=61MB, 128MB=123MB, 256MB=220MB,
512MB=460MB, 1GB=940MB, 2GB=1.85GB, and 4GB=3.66GB

2. Not all products with USB 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

3. Approximate recording times. Battery life will vary based upon usage conditions.

©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Memory
Stick, LPEC, and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Dragon, NaturallySpeaking,
and the Dragon logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates
in the United States and/or other countries.

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