Sony ICD-ST25 User Manual

IC Recorder

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. ICD-ST25 Serial No.

3-265-086-12(1)

ICD-ST25

For the customers in the United States

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: ICD-ST25 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 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.

Notice for users

All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice.

The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

• This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh.

• The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD-ST25 only. You cannot connect other IC recorders.

Information

N NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started ........................................................................ 6

Step 1: Installing the Batteries ............................................................................. 6

Replacing the Batteries ................................................................................. 7

Step 2: Setting the Clock ...................................................................................... 9

Basic Operations .................................................................... 11

Recording Messages .............................................................................................11

Tips for Using the Built-in Microphone ................................................... 14

Using Convenient Functions while Recording ....................................... 15

Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment .................... 17

Recording with an External Microphone ................................................. 17

Recording from Other Equipment ............................................................ 17

Recording with Other Equipment ............................................................ 18

Playing Back Messages ....................................................................................... 19

Using the Display Window ................................................................................ 24

Selecting the Display Mode ............................................................................... 27

Turning off the Display ............................................................................... 29

Various Ways of Playback ..................................................... 30

Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound — Digital

Voice Up function ........................................................................................ 30

Adjusting the Playback Speed — DPC

(Digital Pitch Control) ................................................................................ 31

Adding a Bookmark ............................................................................................ 33

Playing Back the Specified Section Repeatedly — A-B Repeat .................... 34

Editing Messages ................................................................... 35

Adding a Recording ............................................................................................ 35

Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message ...................... 35

Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback ................................ 36

Erasing Messages ................................................................................................ 37

Erasing Messages one by one .................................................................... 37

Erasing All Messages in a Folder .............................................................. 39

Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages .................................... 40

Dividing a Message ..................................................................................... 40

Combining Messages .................................................................................. 42

Moving Messages to a Different Folder ........................................................... 43

Adding Priority Mark(s) — Priority Mark Function ...................................... 44

Adding Priority Mark(s) in the Stop Mode ............................................. 44

Adding Priority Mark(s) during Playback .............................................. 45

Other Functions ..................................................................... 46

Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ........................... 46

Turning off the OPR Indicator (LED) ............................................................... 50

Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD Function ................................... 51

Using an Adding Recording .............................................................................. 52

Changing the Settings — MENU ...................................................................... 53

Using the ”Digital Voice Editor“ Software ...................................................... 56

Additional Information ......................................................... 58

Precautions ........................................................................................................... 58

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 59

Error Messages of the IC Recorder ........................................................... 62

System Limitations ...................................................................................... 64

Specifications ....................................................................................................... 65

Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................... 66

Index ...................................................................................................................... 68

BGetting Started

Step 1: Installing the Batteries

1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid.

2 Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct

polarity, and close the lid.

If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated.

Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain period of time. Please refer to steps 3 to 6 in “Step 2: Setting the Clock” on pages 9 and 10 to set the date and time.

Using on house current (excluding the Korean and the People’s Republic of China models)

Connect the AC power adaptor AC-E30HG (not supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack of the unit and to the wall outlet. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

Polarity of the plug

Replacing the Batteries

The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition.

Notes

• Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.

• When you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you

remove the exhausted ones. Otherwise, the display may show the clock setting display or incorrect date and time when you re-insert the batteries. In this case, set the date and time again. The recorded messages and alarm setting, however, will remain.

• When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

• You can also use AAA size rechargeable batteries (page 8).

• When you connect the AC power adaptor AC-E30HG (not supplied) to the

unit (excluding the Korean and the People’s Republic of China models), the battery remain indication does not appear.

Battery remain indication

: Replace both of the two batteries with new ones.

: The unit will stop operation.

Battery life (Using Sony alkaline batteries LR03 (SG))

(Recording mode:) ST (Stereo) SP LP

In continuous recording: Approx. 13 hours Approx. 15 hours Approx. 18 hours

In continuous playback: Approx. 6.5 hours Approx. 7.5 hours Approx. 8.5 hours

* When playing back through the internal speaker with the medium volume

level

* The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the unit.

Getting Started

Continued

Step 1: Installing the Batteries (continued)

Note on the “ACCESS” message

The unit is accessing data while “ACCESS“ appears in the display window or the OPR indicator flashes in orange. While accessing, do not remove the batteries or AC adaptor (excluding the Korean and the People’s Republic of China models). Doing so may damage the data.

Note

If the unit is required to process excessive amount of data, “ACCESS” may be displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the unit. Wait until the message disappears before starting operation.

Notes on using rechargeable batteries

• You can also use AAA size rechargeable batteries.

• The battery remain indication may not display the battery full status

even when you insert the fully recharged batteries ,

• The battery life of rechargeable batteries is shorter than alkaline batteries one.

• When you replace the batteries, you have to insert the new ones or recharged ones within 3 minutes after you remove the exhausted ones. Otherwise, the display may show the clock setting display or incorrect date and time when you re-insert the batteries. In this case, set the date and time again.

• See also the instruction manual of the battery charger.

Step 2: Setting the Clock

You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time, or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 4.

Jog lever

Press up (>).

Turn toward MENU.

Press the center (x•B).

Press down (.).

1 Turn the jog lever toward

MENU.

The menu mode will be displayed in the display window.

Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to select “SET DATE”.

Getting Started

3 Press the jog lever (x•B).

The date and time setting window is displayed. The year digits will flash.

4 Set the date.

1 Press the jog lever up or down

(>/.) to select the digits of the year.

Continued

Step 2: Setting the Clock (continued)

2 Press the jog lever (x•B).

The month digits will flash.

3 Set the month and day in

sequence, then press the jog lever (x•B). The hour digits will flash.

5 Set the time.

1 Press the jog lever up or down

(>/.) to select the digits of the hour.

2 Press the jog lever (x•B).

The minute digits will flash.

3 Set the minute. 4 Press the jog lever (x•B).

The menu mode will be

displayed again.

Note

If you do not press the jog lever (x•B) for more than one minute, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to normal display.

6 Turn the jog lever toward

MENU.

The window will return to normal display.

1 If the unit is left unused for more than 3

seconds in the stop mode after the clock is set, the display will show the current time (page 27).

BBasic Operations

Recording Messages

You can record the maximum of 99 messages in each of the five (A, B, C, D and E) folders. You can record messages in the following three ways:

• Add a recording behind the last recorded message

• Add a recording to a previously recorded message (page 35)

•

Add an overwrite recording

This section explains how to add a recording behind the last recorded message.

11:30, November 1 12:00, November 1 10:00, November 2

Meet Mr. Brown at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

Don’t forget to call Mary

Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space

Message 1 Message 2

Maximum recording time

The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. You can record messages for the maximum recording time in a single folder.

Recording mode: ST* SP** LP***

(min.: minutes) * ST: Stereo recording mode ** SP: Standard play recording mode (monaural sound) ***LP: Long play recording mode (monaural sound)

Notes

• To record in better sound quality, select the ST mode. For switching the

recording mode, see page 54.

•

Before making a long recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 7).

• The maximum recording time and the number of messages you can make

varies depending on the conditions of use.

• To avoid replacing batteries during long time recording, use the AC

power adaptor (not supplied) (excluding the Korean and the People’s Republic of China models).

(page 36)

Make remittance at ABC bank

9:00, November 4

Send a card to Miss Smith

Message 3 Message 4

Recorded after the last recorded message

1 hr 25 min. 4 hr 20 min. 11 hr 35 min.

Basic Operations

Recording Messages (continued)

Built-in microphone

OPR indicator

(lights in red during recording**)

* The display selected with the DISP in the menu (page 27) appears. **When the LED in the menu is set to OFF, the OPR indicator turns off (page 50).

Notes

• While the OPR indicator flashes or turns in orange, do not remove the batteries or the AC adaptor (excluding the Korean and the People’s Republic of China models). Doing so may damage the data.

• Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the unit during recording.

Select the folder.

Start recording.

Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, C, D or E) in which you wish to record messages.

Selected folder

1 Press zREC/REC PAUSE button.

You do not need to keep pressing

zREC/REC PAUSE while recording.

2 Speak into the built-in microphone.

Remaining memory

Microphone sensitivity

Recording mode

Current message number

Counter display*

Stop recording.

Press

xSTOP.

The unit stops at the beginning of the current recording. If you do not change the folder after you stop recording, the next time you record you will record in the same folder.

Other operations

To Do this

pause recording* Press zREC/REC PAUSE.

release pause and Press zREC/REC PAUSE again. resume recording Recording resumes from that point.

review the current Press the jog lever (x•B). recording instantly Recording stops and playback starts from

review during recording Press the jog lever down (.) during

* 1 hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released

and the unit goes into the stop mode.

During recording pause, the OPR indicator flashes in red and “PAUSE” flashes in the display window.

(To stop recording after pausing recording, press xSTOP.)

the beginning of the message just recorded.

recording or recording pause. Recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound. After you release the jog lever, playback starts from that point. You can add an overwrite recording from that point.

Continued

Basic Operations

Recording Messages (continued)

Tips for Using the Built-in Microphone

To record a sound centering on a specific direction

• Adjust the position of the built-in microphone.

• To record a sound centering on a specific

direction, slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” position. When you record a sound at a conference/meeting or in a spacious place etc., use this setting.

Note

The DIRECTNL switch functions only in the “SP” or “LP” recording mode. For details of recording

modes, see page 54.

To record a sound not centering on a specific direction (alldirectional recording)

Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “OFF” position.

To select the sensitivity of the built-in microphone

You can select the microphone sensitivity by setting the SENS (page 54) in the menu according to the recording conditions:

• H (high): To record a small sound at a meeting or in a quiet and/or spacious place.

• L (low): To record for dictation or in a noisy place.

You can change the SENS setting with the menu during recording .

DIRECTNL

Using Convenient Functions while Recording

To monitor the recording

When recording from the built-in microphone, you connect a stereo headphones supplied or not supplied to the i (headphones) jack and monitor the recording from the connected stereo headphones. You can adjust the volume with VOL +/–, but the recording level is fixed.

Note

If you turn up the volume excessively or place the stereo headphones near the microphone while monitoring recording, the microphone may pick up the sound from the stereo headphones, causing acoustic feedback (howling sound).

Starting recording automatically in response to the sound — Advanced VOR function

You can set the VOR (voice operated recording) function in the menu. With VOR set to ON, recording starts when the recorder detects sound, and “VOR” appears in the display window. The recording pauses when no sound is detected, and “VOR PAUSE” appears. You can change the VOR setting with the menu during recording (page 54).

Notes

• VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set the SENS (page 54) according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set the VOR to OFF.

• When you use this IC recorder for important recording, set the VOR to OFF.

Basic Operations

Recording Messages (continued)

Memory remain indication

During recording, the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one. When the remaining recording time reaches 5 minutes, the remaining memory indication flashes.

When the remaining time reaches 1 minute, the remaining time indication will flash in the display window regardless of the display mode (page 27).

When the memory is full, recording automatically stops and “FULL” will be displayed with an alarm sound. To continue recording, first erase some of the messages (page 37).

Note

When you set the BEEP (page 55) to OFF, an alarm sound (beep) does not sound.

Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment

You can record sound of an external microphone or other equipment (tape recorder, MiniDisc player, or etc.) with the IC recorder. Depending on the device you use, connect the IC recorder as follows. For available accessories, consult with your nearest Sony dealer.

Recording with an External Microphone

Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) jack. When you connect an external microphone, the built-in microphone is automatically cut off. When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder.

1 Recommended types of microphones

You can use the ECM-CS10 Sony electret condenser microphone (not supplied).

Recording from Other Equipment

To record sound of other equipment with the IC recorder, connect the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder to the earphone jack of other equipment (tape recorder etc.) by using the registered audio connecting cable. Before you start recording, set the microphone sensitivity by setting the SENS (page 54) in the menu to “H” (high).

Note

If you use an audio connecting cable without register, sound may be recorded interrupted. Make sure to use a registered audio connecting cable.

mini-plug (stereo)

Stereo

microphone

Basic Operations

Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment (continued)

Recording with Other Equipment

To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the i (headphones) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (minijack, stereo) of other equipment.

mini-plug (stereo)

Tape recorder, etc.

Playing Back Messages

When playing back a previously recorded message, start from step 1. When playing back a message you have just finished recording, start from step 3.

Select the folder.

Turn the jog lever toward FOLDER repeatedly to display the folder (A, B, C, D or E) in which you wish to play messages.

Select the message number.

Press the jog lever up or down (>/.) to display the desired message number.

• Press up (>): for next message number.

• Press down (.): for previous message number.

Selected message number

The number of messages in a folder

Counter display*

* The display selected with the DISP in the menu (page

27) appears.

Selected folder

Basic Operations

Playing Back Messages (continued)

Start playback.

i (headphones) jack

1 Press the jog lever (x•B).

Counter display*

2 Adjust the volume with VOL +/– .

* The display selected with the DISP in the menu

OPR indicator

(lights in green during playback**)

After playing back one message, the unit stops at the beginning of the next message. When the last message in a folder has been played back, the unit stops at the beginning of the last message.

Listening in better sound quality

You can enjoy better sound quality as follows:

• To listen from a stereo headphones:

Connect the supplied stereo headphones or a stereo headphones (not supplied) mentioned in the “Specifications” (page 65) as optional accessories to the i (headphones) 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 (headphones) jack.

(page 27) appears.

**When the LED in the menu is set to OFF, the OPR

indicator turns off (page 50).

Other operations

To Do this

stop at the current position Press xSTOP or the jog lever (x•B). (Playback Pause function) To resume playback from that point,

go back to the beginning Press the jog lever down (.) of the current message* once.**

go back to previous Press the jog lever down (.) messages repeatedly. (During stop mode, keep the

skip to the next message* Press the jog lever up (>) once.** skip to the succeeding messages Press the jog lever up (>) repeatedly.

* If you have set a bookmark on the message, the unit stops at the bookmark. ** These operations are for when EASY-S is set to OFF. For operations when

EASY-S is set to ON, see page 55.

press the jog lever (x•B) again.

jog lever pressed to go back the messages continuously.)

(During stop mode, keep the jog lever pressed to skip the messages continuously.)

Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound — Digital Voice Up function

When you slide the VOICE UP switch to ON, low-level part of a recorded message is amplified, allowing you to hear even small voices more easily (page 30). By adjusting the overall recording to its optimum level, you can make playback sound well-balanced and more audible.

Note

Depending on the area you purchased the unit, the Digital Voice Up switch name shown on the unit may differ.

Basic Operations

Playing back a message rapidly or slowly — DPC (Digital Pitch Control)

When you adjust the playback speed with the DPC in the menu (page 31), you can play back a message rapidly or slowing by sliding the DPC switch to ON. When you set the playback speed faster or slower of the normal speed, “FAST” or “SLOW” appears. You can change the setting during playback.

Playing Back Messages (continued)

Locating quickly the point you wish to start playback (Easy Search)

When EASY-S is set to ON (page 55) in the menu, you can quickly locate the point you wish to start playback by pressing the jog lever up or down (>/.) repeatedly during playback or playback pause. You can go back approx. 3 seconds by pressing the jog lever down (.) once, or advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing the jog lever up (>) once. This function is useful when locating a desired point in a long recording.

Playing back all messages in a folder continuously — Continuous Play

When the CONT (page 55) is set to ON in the menu, you can play back all the messages in a folder continuously. You can change the setting during playback.

Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)

• To search forward (Cue): Keep pressing the jog lever up (>) during

playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback.

• To search backward (Review): Keep pressing the jog lever down

(.) during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume

playback. The unit searches at slow speed with playback sound. It is useful to check one word forward or behind. Then, if you keep pressing the jog lever up or down, the unit starts to search at higher speed. During cue/review, the counter will be displayed, regardless of the display mode setting (page 27).

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