Sony ICD-SX57 Marketing Specifications

ICD-SX57

Digital Voice Recorder

PC Compatible via USB (Cable Included)

256MB

Built

-in Flash Memory

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STHQ Recording Mode

High Performance Triple Microphone Design

MP3 File Conversion

Adjustable Recording Level Indicator

Backlit Dot

-matrix LCD Display

MP3 Playback and ID3 Tag Display

Data Storage Functionality

Rechargeable NiMH Batteries (Optional)

Compatible with Dragon NaturallySpeaking®

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Last Updated: 06/25/2010

ICD-SX57

Digital Voice Recorder

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Features

PC compatible Via USB (Cable Included) you can easily transfer audio

files to a computer for processing and archiving.

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 Up to 95 hours recording time in LP mode gives you
plenty of time to record everything you need.

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STHQ Recording Mode Stereo High Quality offers longer recording time
while maintaining 2-channel recording for improved sound quality.

Conversion and Playback Playback unsecured MP3 files by dragging
and dropping files right into the MP3 folder on the device. Precorded

sound can also be converted to MP3 or WAV file formats with the
included Digital Voice Editor 3.0 software.

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Recording Level Indicator

You can listen to the recording level by using

headphones while the unit is recording and adjust accordingly.

Backlit Dot-matrix LCD Display Shows the number of messages
recorded, recording length, date, time and battery power remaining.

High Speed USB 2.0 Compatible Quickly and easily transfer your voice
files to a PC.

Specifications

General

Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder
Recording Media: Built-In Flash Memory 256MB
Recording and Playback Times: STLP: 11 Hrs 15 Min.; ST: 5 Hr 50

Min.; SP: 17 Hrs 50 Min.; LP: 47 Hrs 35 Min

Audio

Recording System: Digital Stereo, Monaural Recording
Microphone: Built-in with DIRECTNL Switch
Frequency Range: ST: 60-13500Hz; STLP: 60-6900Hz; SP: 60-7000Hz;

LP 80-3500Hz

Audio Features

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

Digital Voice-Up®,

Overwrite, Move, Divide

Convenience Features

Safety Lock: Yes (Hold Function)
Search Features:

Cue and Review, Easy Search

Message Folder(s): Yes (3 Folders)
Voice E-Mail Function: Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor)
On-Screen Clock:

Yes

Erase/Protect: 2 Erase Options; Message Protection Feature

Hardware

Display: Full Function Display

Power

Output Power: 150mW
Power Requirements: 120V AC Adaptor (Optional)
Battery Type: "AAA" x 2
Battery Life (Approx): Up to 20 Hours Recording, Up to 13 Hours

Playback

Speaker

Type: Built-in
Speaker Dimensions: 17/27" (16mm); Built-in

Software

Supplied Software: Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM)
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE,

ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Media
Center Edition

Inputs and Outputs

Microphone Input: 1
DC-In:

3V

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

Dimensions

Weight: 2 oz (70g) with battery
Measurements: 1 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 5/8" (30.8 x 119.3 x 14.9mm)

Supplied Accessories

USB Cable
Digital Voice Editor Software
Stereo headphones
AAA Batteries x 2
Carrying pouch
Warranty Card

Optional Accessories

Connecting Cable
MIC
Active Speaker

Color:

Silver

UPC Code:

027242705258

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

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

3. User available memory=128,494,080 bytes (preliminary), a portion of which is used for data management
functions.

4. Actual user available memory is approximate. A portion is used for data management.

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Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Voice Up,
and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. 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. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.

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