Sony ICD-BX112 User Manual

ICD-BX112

Digital Flash Voice Recorder

Capture notes at a moment’s notice with the easy to use ICD-BX112 digital
voice recorder. The ICD-BX112 has made recording easier than ever with
Voice Operated Recording, which starts and stops automatically. Featuring
4 recording modes and up to 534 hours of recording time1, you’ll never miss
those random thoughts or ideas.

A-B REPEAT

Mark the beginning and ending of a particular recorded passage and the recording will be
played over and over again- great for language learning.

ADD RECORDING

Enables the user to press the RECORD button during playback and automatically add additional
recording at the end without aecting the original recording.

ALARM

Set a future date and time and the recording will automatically be played.

BACKLIT DISPLAY

Convenient when using the unit in a low light environment.

DICTATION CORRECTION

Enables the user to press the RECORD button during playback and overwrite the recording
correcting the original recording.

DPC

Digital Pitch Control enables the recording to be played at a faster or slower rate without
changing the pitch.

EARPHONE JACK

A listening device can be plugged into the recorder.

EASY SEARCH

Rewinds or Fast Forwards in short increments making it easier to locate a segment in a long
recording for review.

HI / LO MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY

Set the recorder for dictation and notes or for conferences and lectures.

MIC JACK

Provides the ability to use an external microphone.

NOISE CUT

Ability to electronically reduce external noise during playback.

RECORD/PAUSE

Provides the ability to pause the recording process, gather your thoughts and then continue
recording in one easy step.

STEREO RECORDING W/ EXTERNAL MIC

For certain applications it may be desirable to use an external stereo microphone. In the case
of the models which do not have a stereo microphone, the addition of an accessory stereo
microphone enables stereo recording.

VOR

Voice Operated Recording starts and stops the record function when sound of a sucient level
is picked up by the microphone. This feature saves valuable recording time by not recording
periods when there is little or no sound.

Specications

Audio

Format(s) Supported

Frequency Range

Microphone
Recording System

Audio Features

Microphone Sensitivity Feature

Recording Features

Convenience Features

Erase/Protect
Message Folder(s)
On-Screen Clock
Safety Lock
Search Features

General

Recording and Playback Times

Recording Media
Type of Use

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Output(s)
Microphone Input

Memory

Memory Size

Power

Battery Type
Output Power

Power Requirements

Soware

Operating System Compatibility

Speaker

Speaker Dimensions
Type

Dimensions (Approx.)

Dimensions (Approx.)

MP3 les:
Bit Rate: 8 kbps - 192 kbps
Sampling Frequencies: 11.025 & 44.1 kHz
File Extension: .mp3

MP3 192k (SHQ): 75 - 20,000 Hz
MP3 128k (HQ): 75 Hz - 17,000 Hz
MP3 48k (Mono) (SP): 75 Hz - 15,000 Hz
MP3 8k (Mono) (LP): 75 Hz - 3,500 Hz

Built-in, unidirectional microphone

Digital, Monaural Recording

Yes (Hi/Lo)

4 Modes:
SHQ (44.1kHz, 192kbps): Super High- Quality monaural mode
HQ (44.1kHz, 128kbps): High-Quality monaural mode
SP (44.1kHz, 48kbps): Standard Play monaural mode
LP (11.025kHz, 8kbps): Long Play monaural mode

Yes

5 folders

Yes

Hold Function

Cue, Review, and Easy Search

MP3 192k (SHQ): 22H 15M
MP3 128k (HQ): 33H 20M
MP3 48k (Mono) (SP): 89H
MP3 8k (Mono) (LP): 534H 25M

Built-In Flash Memory 2GB³

Ultra Portable Voice Recorder

1 (Minijack, Stereo)

1 (Minijack, Stereo)

2 GB (approx. 1.9 GB = 2,147,483,648 bytes)
Available capacity 1.79 GB (1,924,136,960 bytes)

"AAA" x 2

300 mW

Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3.0 V DC
Two NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries: 2.4 V DC

N/A

Approx. 1 1/8 in. (28 mm) diameter

Built-in

1.5" x 4.5" x 0.84" (37.5 x 114 x 20.9mm) not including projecting parts and controls

2

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx) Depth
Dimensions (Approx) Height
Dimensions (Approx) Width
Weight (Approx.)

Accessories

Supplied Accessories

Optional Accessories

0.84" (20.9 mm)

4.5" (114 mm)

1.5" (37.5 mm)

3 3/5 oz. (73 g) Including two LR03 alkaline batteries

IC Recorder (1)
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)
Operating Instructions (1)

Active Speaker: SRS-M50
Electret Condenser Microphone: ECM-CS10, ECM-TL3
Audio Connecting Cable: RK-G136, RK-G139
Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2KN
Battery Charger: BCG-34HS2KAN

1. In 8kbps mono LP mode.

2. 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.

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