Sony ICD-UX300F, ICD-UX300, ICD-UX200, ICD-UX200F User Manual

IC Recorder

Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Messages Listening to the FM Radio About the Menu Function

Operating Instructions

ICD-UX200/UX300/UX200F/UX300F

Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting

4-156-546-71(2)

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The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

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 Service Center 1800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

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Trade Name : SONY Model : ICD-UX200/UX300 Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc. Address : 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone Number : 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.

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This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For the customers in the USA and Canada

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• The recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.

• Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/ downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer.

• Depending on the types of the text and characters, the text shown on the IC recorder may not be displayed properly on device. This is due to: – The capacity of the connected IC recorder. – The IC recorder is not functioning normally. – Content information is written in the language

or the character that is not supported by the IC recorder.

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking the Contents of the

Package .....................................................7

Index to parts and controls ...................8

Step 2: Recharging the Battery ................. 9

When to charge/replace the battery ....11

Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......12

Turning the power on .........................12

Turning the power off .........................12

Step 4: Setting the Clock ........................ 13

Setting the clock after recharging the

battery .................................................13

Setting the clock using the menu ........13

Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used

in the Display Window ...........................15

Preventing Accidental Operation

(HOLD) ................................................... 17

Locking the buttons ............................17

Unlocking the buttons ......................... 17

Basic Operations

Recording .......................................18

Listening .........................................22

Erasing ............................................26

Other Recording Operations

Changing the Recording Settings ............28

Selecting the recording mode .............28

Setting the microphone sensitivity ......29

Cutting out low frequency

– the LCF function ..............................31

Starting to record automatically in response to sound

– the VOR function .............................32

Operating during Recording ....................34

Monitoring the recording ....................34

Dividing a message during

recording .............................................34

Recording via Other Devices ..................36

Recording with an external

microphone .........................................36

Recording from other equipment ........37

Other Playback Operations

Changing the Playback Method ..............42

Convenient playback methods ............42

Adjusting the playback speed

– the DPC function .............................43

Changing the Playback Settings ..............45

Selecting the playback mode ..............45

Making the human voice clearer

– the noise cut function .......................47

Selecting the sound effect ...................48

Playing Back a Message at a Desired

Time with an Alarm ................................ 50

Playback via Other Devices ....................53

Recording with other equipment ........53

Editing Messages

Erasing All Messages in a Folder ...........55

Moving a Message to a Different

Folder ...................................................... 56

Dividing a Message into Two .................58

Listening to the FM Radio

Tuning in an FM Radio Station ..............60

Switching the FM radio output

between speaker and headphones ....... 61

Switching the receiver sensitivity of

the FM radio .......................................62

Recording FM broadcasts ................... 63

Presetting FM Radio Stations

Automatically .........................................64

Switching the scanning sensitivity ..... 65

Presetting FM Radio Stations

Manually .................................................67

Listening to a Preset Radio Station .........68

Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations ..........69

Utilizing Your Computer

Using the IC Recorder with Your

Computer .................................................83

System requirements for your

computer .............................................83

Connecting the IC recorder to your

computer .............................................84

Construction of folders and files .........85

Copying Messages from the IC Recorder to Your Computer to

Save Them ...............................................87

Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and

Playing Them Back .................................88

Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder

(drag and drop) ...................................88

Enjoying the music files more ............90

Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory

– Data Storage Function ..........................91

Using Voice Recognition Software .........92

Introducing the voice recognition

software ...............................................92

Creating a user file adapted to your

recorded speech (Training) .................92

Disconnecting the IC Recorder from

Your Computer .......................................94

About the Menu Function

Making Settings for the Menu ................71

Menu Settings ......................................... 72

Additional Information

Using a USB AC Adaptor

(not supplied) ..........................................95

Disconnecting the IC recorder from

the AC outlet .......................................96

Precautions ..............................................97

Specifications ..........................................99

System requirements ..........................99

Design and specifications .................100

Battery life ........................................ 103

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ....................................105

Error Messages .....................................112

System Limitations ............................... 115

Display Window Guide ........................116

Index .....................................................119

Trademarks ...........................................122

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package

IC Recorder (1)

Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder.

NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable battery (1)

Stereo headphones (1)

USB connection support cable (1)

If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable.

Battery case (1) Operating Instructions

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

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

Front

A Operation indicator B Built-in microphones (stereo) C Display window

x STOP button

z REC (record)/PAUSE button

E F Control button (

backward),

N (play)/ENT (enter) button*

G H (folder) button I MENU button J m (microphone) jack* K i (headphone) jack

v, V / . (review/fast

> (cue/fast forward))

L ERASE button M VOL (volume) +*/– button N (repeat) A-B button O DIVIDE button

Rear

P Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.) Q Speaker R USB slide lever S HOLD/POWER switch T DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch U Battery compartment

* These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot.

Use it as a reference point for operations, or to identify each terminal.

Step 2: Recharging the Battery

Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Connect the IC recorder to a running computer, and charge the battery until the battery indicator indicates “ .” When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain period of time, charge the battery continuously until “ ” is displayed. It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge exhausted battery.* You can also charge the battery by using an AC-U50A USB AC adaptor (not supplied), etc.

1 Insert a rechargeable battery.

Slide and lift the battery compartment

lid, insert one NH-AAA rechargeable

battery with correct polarity, and close

the lid.

2 Insert the USB connector of the IC

recorder into the USB port of a computer.

Slide the USB lever on the back of the IC recorder in the direction of the arrow, and insert the USB connector into the USB port of a running computer.*

Computer

IC recorder

To USB port

Getting Started

While the battery is charging,

“Connecting” and the battery indicator

are displayed in an animation.

Battery indicator

3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your

computer.

Follow the procedures below; otherwise,

when the IC recorder contains data files,

the files may be damaged or become

unplayable.

1 Perform the following operation on

your computer. On the Windows screen, left-click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer.

t Left-click “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.” The icon can be different on different operating systems. On the Macintosh screen, drag the “IC RECORDER” on the desktop to “Trash” and drop it there.

For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer.

2 Make sure that the display of the IC

recorder turns off.

3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the

USB port of the computer, and slide the USB lever in the direction of the arrow to retract the USB connector.

*1This is an approximation for the time it

takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the battery. It also takes more time if the temperature of the battery is low, or if the battery is charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder.

If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a

computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable.

P Note

If the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 108.

When using a fully charged battery or an LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery

Follow the step 1.

z Tips

• Do not use manganese battery for this IC

recorder.

• When replacing the battery, messages

recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the battery.

• When replacing the battery, the clock

continues moving for about 3 minutes after you remove the battery.

When to charge/replace the battery

The battery indicator on the display shows the battery condition.

Battery remain indication

: Charge the rechargeable battery or

replace the old battery with a new one.

: “Low Battery” appears and the IC

recorder will stop operation.

Getting Started

Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On

Turning the power on

Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 1 second. The IC recorder is turned on, and “Accessing...” is displayed.

Turning the power off

Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 2 seconds, and “Power Off” is displayed.

z Tips

• When you are not going to use the IC

recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder.

• When you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for a certain length of time, the auto power off function will take effect. (The length of time before auto power off is set to “10min” when you purchase the IC recorder.) You can select the length of time before auto power off in the menu (page 81).

Step 4: Setting the Clock

x STOP

N/ENT

v, V

You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. Clock setting display appears when you insert battery for the first time, or when you insert a battery after the IC recorder has been without battery for more than 3 minutes, “Set Date&Time” appears, and then the year section flashes in the display window.

Setting the clock after recharging the battery

1 Press v or V on the control button to set

the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press

N/ENT.

2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode

display.

Setting the clock using the menu

While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the clock using the menu.

1 Select “Date&Time” in the menu.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

Getting Started

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Detail Menu,” and then press

N/ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Date&Time,” and then press

N/ENT.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “09y1m1d,” and then press ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to set

the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, and then press

N/ENT.

4 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode

display.

P Note

If you do not press N/ENT within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is cancelled and the window will return to the display of the stop mode.

To display the current date and time

Press x STOP to display the current date and time.

Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window

v, V

N/ENT

You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, file names, etc. from 3 languages.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Detail Menu,” and then press ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Language,” and then press ENT.

4 Press v or V on the control button to

select the language that you want to use, and then press

N/ENT.

Getting Started

You can select the following languages.

English, Español (Spanish), Français (French)

Preventing Accidental Operation (HOLD)

Locking the buttons

Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “HOLD.” “HOLD” will appear indicating for approx. 3 seconds that all the functions of the buttons are locked.

Unlocking the buttons

Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards the center so that all buttons will be unlocked.

P Note

When the HOLD function is activated during recording, all the functions of the buttons are locked to prevent accidental operation. To stop recording, cancel the HOLD function first.

Tip

Even if the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button. (You cannot stop normal playback.)

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Recording

P Note

• Before making a recording, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power.

Selecting a folder

1 Press to display the folder selection window.

2 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder in

which you want to record messages ( FOLDER01-10).

There are 10 folders already available when you purchase the IC recorder.

3 Press N/ENT.

N/ENT

Starting to record

1 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode.

The operation indicator lights in red.

You do not need to press and hold while recording.

The new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message.

z REC/PAUSE

2 Turn the built-in microphones in the direction of the

source to be recorded.

Operation indicator

z REC/

PAUSE

Built-in microphones

To stop recording

1 Press x STOP.

“Accessing...” appears on the display and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording.

Note while accessing

The IC recorder is recording data and saving it in memory when “Accessing...” appears on the display. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the battery or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage the data.

x STOP

Basic Operations

Other operations

pause recording* Press

release pause and resume recording

review the current recording instantly

review during recording Press and hold

* 1 hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters

the stop mode.

z Tips

• Messages recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files.

• You can record up to 99 messages in each folder.

• Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 34).

P Notes

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

• Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 11).

z REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the operation

indicator flashes in red and “ ” flashes in the display window.

Press

z REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To

stop recording after pausing recording, press

N/ENT. Recording stops and playback starts from the

Press beginning of the message just recorded.

recording pause. Recording stops and you can search backwards

. on the control button during recording or

while listening to fast playback sound. After you release

x STOP.)

. on the

control button, playback starts from that point.

Basic Operations

Listening

P Note

• Before playback starts, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power.

To start playback

1 Press .

2 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder.

3 Press > on the control button.

4 Press v or V on the control button to select the message

you want to play.

5 Press N/ENT.

Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 80), the operation indicator does not light.)

6 Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume.

To stop playback

1 Press x STOP.

Operation indicator

N/ENT

VOL +/–

x STOP

Basic Operations

Other operations

stop at the current position (Playback Pause function)

go back to the beginning of the current message

go back to previous messages

skip to the next message Press

skip to the succeeding messages

* These operations are for when “Easy Search” is set to “OFF” (page 76).

Press N/ENT. To resume playback from that point, press N/ENT again.

Press

. on the control button once.*

Press

. on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode,

keep the button pressed to go back the messages continuously.)

> on the control button once.*

> on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode,

Press keep the button pressed to skip the messages continuously.)

Display when playing back the messages

A File information

v or V on the control button to check the file information during playback.

Press A message recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows.

: Folder name: FOLDER01-FOLDER10

: Title: Date_file number (e.g. 090101_001 or FM_090101_001)

: Artist name: My Recording

: File name: Date_file number (e.g. 090101_001 or FM_090101_001)

You can change the folder name, title, artist name, and/or file name using a computer.

B Counter information

You can select the display mode in the menu (page 77). Elapsed time: Elapsed playback time of one message Remaining time: The remaining time of the message Recording date: Date recorded Recording time: Time recorded

C Remaining recording time

Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours. If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours and minutes. If there is less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and seconds.

Basic Operations

Erasing

P Notes

• Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.

• Before erasing a message, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power.

Selecting a message and erasing it

1 Select the message you want to erase when the IC

recorder is in the stop or playback mode.

2 Press ERASE.

“Erase?” appears with the message title.

ERASE

3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Execute.”

4 Press N/ENT.

“Erasing...” appears in the display window and the selected message will be erased.

When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that there will be no space between messages.

To cancel erasing

N/ENT

Basic Operations

1 Select “Cancel” in step 3 of “Selecting a message and

erasing it,” and then press

Erasing another message

Proceed with the same steps again from the beginning.

Erasing a part of one message

Divide the message into two messages first (page 58), and then proceed with the same steps from the beginning.

N/ENT.

N/ENT

Other Recording Operations

Changing the Recording Settings

Selecting the recording mode

STOP

N/ENT

v, V

You can select the recording mode in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode or the FM radio mode.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “REC Mode,” and then press ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “ST,” “STSP,” “STLP,” “SP,” or “LP,” and then press

N/ENT.

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

ST High-quality stereo recording mode

(44.1 kHz/192 kbps) You can record with stereo high-quality sound.

STSP Standard play stereo recording mode

(44.1 kHz/128 kbps) You can record with stereo sound.

STLP Long play stereo recording mode

(22.05 kHz/48 kbps) You can record for a longer time with stereo sound.

SP Standard play monaural recording

mode (44.1 kHz/32 kbps) You can record with standard quality sound.

LP Long play monaural recording mode

(11.025 kHz/8 kbps) You can record for a longer time with monaural sound.

To record with better sound quality, select the ST or STSP mode. The recording mode is set to “ST” when you purchase the IC recorder.

P Note

You cannot set the recording mode while recording.

Setting the microphone sensitivity

STOP

N/ENT

v, V

You can set the microphone sensitivity in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

Other Recording Operations

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Mic Sensitivity,” and then press

N/ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “S-High ,” “High ,” “Low ,” and then press

N/ENT.

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

S-High

High

Low

The microphone sensitivity is set to “High ” when you purchase the IC recorder.

To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as a recording made in a spacious room.

To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting, such as a recording made in a conference room or during interviews.

To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound.

Cutting out low frequency – the LCF function

STOP

N/ENT

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “LCF(Low Cut),” and then press

N/ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “ON,” and then press

N/ENT.

Other Recording Operations

v, V

When you set the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to “ON” in the stop or recording mode, you cut out a low frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind, etc.; therefore you can record a message more clearly.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

The LCF function is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To cancel the LCF function

Set “LCF(Low Cut)” to “OFF” in step 3.

Starting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “VOR,” and then press

N/ENT.

x STOP

z REC/PAUSE

N/ENT

v, V

You can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON” when the IC recorder is stopped or is recording, to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound, and pause when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “ON,” and then press

The VOR function is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.

N/ENT.

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

5 Press z REC/PAUSE.

“ ” and “ ” appear in the display window.

The recording pauses when no sound is detected and “ ” and “ ” flash. When the IC recorder detects sound again, the recording starts again.

To cancel the VOR function

Set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 3.

P Note

The VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set “Mic Sensitivity” in the menu according to the recording conditions. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for an important recording, set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu.

Other Recording Operations

Operating during Recording

Monitoring the recording

i (headphone) jack

VOL +/–

If you connect the supplied stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack before you start, you can monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL +/–, but the recording level is fixed.

Dividing a message during recording

DIVIDE

You can divide a message during recording so that the message is divided into two parts, and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message. Once a message is divided, you cannot re-combine the divided messages.

1 Press DIVIDE during recording.

“Dividing...” appears on the display and the new message number is added at the point you pressed the button. The message will be recorded as two messages, however recording continues without stopping.

Message 1 Message 2 Message 3

Message is divided.

Message 2 and Message 3 are recorded without stopping.

z Tip

You can divide the currently recorded message during recording pause.

P Note

When you divide a message into two, at the point of division, the end of the first message and the beginning of the second message may be interrupted.

Other Recording Operations

Recording via Other Devices

Recording with an external microphone

Stereo microphone

m (microphone) jack

x STOP

z REC/PAUSE

N/ENT

v, V

1 Connect an external microphone to the

m (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode.

“Select Input” appears in the display window.

If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 82).

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “MIC IN,” and then press ENT.

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

4 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.

The built-in microphones are automatically cut off.

If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity on the IC recorder.

When a plug in power type microphone is connected, power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder.

z Recommended microphones

You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P electret condenser microphone (not supplied).

Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone

You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone. For details on how to make the connection, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the ECM-TL1 microphone.

P Notes

• After you have made the connection, check the sound quality of the conversation and the recording level before you start recording.

• If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is recorded, the conversation may be recorded with lower level of sound. In this case, start recording after the conversation has started.

• The VOR function may not work, depending on the kind of telephone or the line condition.

• We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any inconvenience, even if you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder.

Recording from other equipment

External equipment

m (microphone) jack

x STOP

z REC/PAUSE

N/ENT

v, V

You can make music files without using the computer by recording the sound from other equipment connected to the IC recorder.

z Tips

• Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first.

• If the input level is not strong enough, connect the headphone jack (minijack, stereo) of other equipment to the

Other Recording Operations

m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and

adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder.

To record using the synchronized recording function

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Detail Menu,” and then press ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “SYNC REC,” and then press ENT.

5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

6 Connect other equipment to the IC

recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode.

Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable (page 41)*.

“Select Input” appears in the display window.

If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 82).

7 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Audio IN,” and then press ENT.

4 Press v or V on the control button to

select “ON,” and then press

N/ENT.

8 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

9 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.

“ ” flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode.

10 Start playback on the piece of

equipment connected to the IC recorder.

“ ” appears on the display and synchronized recording starts.

The synchronized recording pauses when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and “ ” flashes. The IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when sound is detected.

P Notes

• During synchronized recording, you cannot divide a message (page 34) and you cannot pause recording (page 20).

• Depending on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder, the synchronized recording function may not operate properly due to a difference in the audio input level.

To record without using the synchronized recording function

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Detail Menu,” and then press ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “SYNC REC,” and then press ENT.

Other Recording Operations

4 Press v or V on the control button to

select “OFF,” and then press

N/ENT.

7 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Audio IN,” and then press ENT.

5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

6 Connect other equipment to the IC

recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode.

Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio connecting cable (page 41)*.

“Select Input” appears in the display window.

If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 82).

8 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

9 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.

The built-in microphones are automatically cut off and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded.

10 Start playback on the piece of

equipment connected to the IC recorder.

* Optional audio connecting cables

(not supplied)

To the IC recorder

RK-G139 Stereo

mini-plug (without resistor)

RK-G136 Stereo

mini-plug (without resistor)

To the other equipment

Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor)

Stereo mini-plug (without resistor)

P Note

When recording from other equipment, the microphone sensitivity cannot be adjusted.

Other Recording Operations

Other Playback Operations

Changing the Playback Method

Convenient playback methods

Listening with better sound quality

• To listen with the headphones: Connect the supplied headphones to the

i (headphone) 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 (headphone) jack.

Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (Easy Search)

When “Easy Search” is set to “ON” (page 76) in the menu, you can quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback by pressing control button repeatedly during playback. You can go back approx. 3 seconds by

. on the control button once, or

pressing advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing

> on the control button once. This

function is useful for locating a desired point in a long recording.

> or . on the

Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)

• To search forward (Cue): Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback.

• To search backward (Review): Press and hold during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback.

The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound. This is useful to check one word forward or back. Then, if you press and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to search at higher speed.

z When messages are played back

to the end of the last message

• When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last message, “MESSAGE END” lights up for approx. 5 seconds.

• When “MESSAGE END” and the operation indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last message.

• If you press and hold

button

messages are played back rapidly, and

> on the control button

. on the control button

. on the control

while “MESSAGE END” is lit, the

normal playback will start at the point you release the button.

• If the last message is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the message, press and hold go to the end of the message, and then press

. on the control button while

“MESSAGE END” is lit to go back to the desired point.

• For messages other than the last one, go to the beginning of the next message and play backward to the desired point.

> on the control button to

Playing back a message repeatedly

During playback, press and hold N/ENT until “ 1” appears. The selected message will be played back repeatedly. To resume normal playback, press again.

N/ENT

Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC function

Rear

Other Playback Operations

Front

v, V

When you set the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function to “ON,” you can adjust the playback speed between +100% and –50% of normal speed in the menu. The message is played back in natural tones thanks to the digital processing function.

1 Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to

“ON.”

2 If you wish to increase the playback

speed, press when the IC recorder is in the playback mode.

Every time the button is pressed, you can increase the speed by 5% for + from –50% to 0%, and 10% for + between 0% and 100%.

v on the control button

3 If you wish to decrease the playback

speed, press when the IC recorder is in the playback mode.

Every time the button is pressed, you can decrease the speed by 5% for – from 0% to –50%, and 10% for – between 100% and 0%.

To resume normal playback

Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to “OFF.”

P Notes

• You can only adjust the playback speed between 0% and –50% when messages are recorded as WMA/AAC-LC files.

• When any one message is played back repeatedly by pressing and holding

V on the control button

N/ENT

during playback (page 43), or when the specified A-B section is played back repeatedly (page 46), you cannot adjust the playback speed.

Changing the Playback Settings

Selecting the playback mode

STOP

N/ENT

v, V

You can select the playback mode in the menu.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode

when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Play Mode,” and then press ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “1,” “ ,” “ALL,” “ 1,” “ ,” or “ ALL,” and then press

N/ENT.

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

Other Playback Operations

1 A message is played back.

Messages in one folder are played back continuously.

ALL All the messages are played back

continuously.

1 One message is played back

repeatedly.

Messages in one folder are played back repeatedly.

ALL All the messages are played back

repeatedly.

Playing back a specified section repeatedly – A-B Repeat

1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B

to specify the starting point A.

“A-B B?” is displayed.

2 Press (repeat) A-B again to specify

the finishing point B.

“ A-B” is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly.

To resume normal playback:

N/ENT.

Press

To stop A-B Repeat playback: Press

x STOP.

To change the segment specified for A-B Repeat playback: During A-B Repeat playback, press

(repeat) A-B again to specify a new starting point A. Then specify a new finishing point B, as in step 2.

P Note

You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point A that has been set.

Making the human voice clearer – the noise cut function

STOP

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Noise Cut,” and then press ENT.

Other Playback Operations

N/ENT

v, V

When the noise cut function is set to “ON” in the menu, the distortion of very low and high frequencies which are outside the human voice range is reduced, therefore you can hear the human voice more clearly.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode

when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “ON,” and then press

N/ENT.

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

P Notes

• The effect of the noise cut function may be

different depending on the condition of the recorded voice.

• When you are using the built-in speaker or

listening to the FM radio, the noise cut function does not work.

To cancel the noise cut function

Set “Noise Cut” to “OFF” in step 3.

Selecting the sound effect

STOP

v, V

N/ENT

, >

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Effect,” and then press

N/ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select effect you want for the playback, and then press

N/ENT.

You can set the effect you want for the playback in the menu.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode

when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

4 If you select “Custom,” you can press v

V on the control button to adjust the

or sound level for each band.

Press

. or > on the control button

to move to the band on the left or right.

5 Press N/ENT to close the custom

setting window.

6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

Pop Stresses middle ranges, ideal for

vocals.

Rock Emphasizes high and low ranges for

a powerful sound.

Jazz Emphasizes high ranges for lively

sound.

Bass1 Emphasizes the bass sound.

Bass2 Emphasizes the bass sound even

more.

Custom You can design your own custom

sound level for 5 bands of EQ.

The Effect function does not work.

OFF

P Notes

• When you are using the built-in speaker or listening to the FM radio, this setting is invalid.

• When the noise cut function is set to “ON” in the menu, this setting is invalid.

Other Playback Operations

Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm

2 Enter the alarm setting mode.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode

when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. The menu mode window will be

STOP

N/ENT

v, V

You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time. You can have the message played back on a specified date, once every week, or at the same time every day. You can set a maximum of 30 alarms.

1 Select the message you want to play back

with an alarm.

displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Alarm,” and then press ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “New,” and then press ENT.

3 Set the alarm date and time.

1 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Date,” a day of the week, or “Daily,” and then press

2 When you select “Date”:

Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in “Step 4: Setting the Clock” on page 13. “Executing...,” then your settings are displayed.

When you select a day of the week or “Daily”:

v or V on the control button to

Press set the hour, and then press

v or V on the control button to

press set the minute, and then press ENT.

N/ENT.

N/ENT,

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

The setting process is finished and “ (alarm indicator) appears in the display window.

To change the alarm setting

,”

1 Select “Alarm” - “List” in the menu, then

press

N/ENT.

The alarm list is displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select the item you want to change, then

N/ENT.

press

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Edit,” then press

N/ENT.

4 Select “Date,” a day of the week, or

“Daily,” then press

N/ENT.

5 Set the date and time and press N/ENT.

“Executing...,” then your settings are displayed.

6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To cancel the alarm setting

Follow steps 1 and 2 of “To change the alarm setting.” In step 3, select “Cancel” and press displayed. Press button to select “Execute,” then press ENT. The alarm will be cancelled and the alarm indicator will disappear from the display window.

N/ENT. “Cancel Alarm?” is

v or V on the control

To set the alarm pattern

1 Select “Alarm” - “Pattern” in the menu,

then press

N/ENT.

Other Playback Operations

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Beep&Play,” “Beep” or “Play,” then press

N/ENT.

3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

When the set date and time comes

At the set time, “Alarm” is displayed in the display window and the alarm and the selected message will be played back using the selected alarm pattern. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically. (When the alarm pattern is set to “Beep&Play” or “Play,” the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the selected message.)

To listen to the same message again

Press N/ENT, and the same message will be played back from the beginning.

To stop the alarm playback

Press any button other than VOL +/– while the alarm sound is heard. If the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button.

P Notes

• You can set only one alarm each one message.

• When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded, you cannot set the alarm.

• The alarm sounds even if you set “Beep” to

OFF” in the menu (page 80).

“

• If the alarm time comes during recording, the alarm will sound after the recording is finished. “,” will flash when the alarm time comes.

• If the alarm time comes while you are updating data, the alarm will be cancelled automatically.

• If more than one alarm time comes, only the first message will be played back with an alarm.

• Once the alarm is set, the alarm will not be cancelled, even after the message is played back.

• If the alarm time comes while another message is being played back with an alarm, the payback stops and the new message will be played back.

• If you divide a message you have set an alarm for, the alarm setting remains on only the first part of the divided message.

• If you delete a message on which you have set an alarm, that alarm will be also cancelled.

Playback via Other Devices

Recording with other equipment

Tape recorder, etc.

i (headphone) jack

x STOP

N/ENT

You can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment. Before you start recording, we recommend you to make trial recording first.

1 Connect the i (headphone) jack of the

IC recorder to the audio input connector

(stereo minijack) of other equipment using an audio connecting cable*.

2 Press N/ENT to start playback and at

the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode.

A message from the IC recorder will be recorded on the piece of equipment connected.

3 Press x STOP on the IC recorder and the

connected equipment at the same time to stop recording.

* Optional audio connecting cables

(not supplied)

To the IC recorder

RK-G139 Stereo

RK-G136 Stereo

mini-plug (without resistor)

To the other equipment

Mini-plug (monaural) (without resistor)

Stereo mini-plug (without resistor)

Other Playback Operations

P Note

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.

Editing Messages

Erasing All Messages in a Folder

v, V

N/ENT

P Note

If the selected folder contains a protected message, you cannot erase the message.

1 Select the folder containing the messages

you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode.

2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Erase All,” and then press ENT.

4 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Execute,” and then press ENT.

“Erasing...” appears in the display window and all messages in the selected folder will be erased.

5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To cancel erasing

Select “Cancel” in step 4, and then press

N/ENT.

Editing Messages

Moving a Message to a Different Folder

The menu mode window will be displayed.

STOP

N/ENT

v, V

P Notes

• When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page 85).

• You cannot move a message to a folder.

1 Select the message you want to move.

2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode

when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Move,” and then press

The message to be moved will be played back.

N/ENT.

4 Press v or V on the control button to

select the folder that you want to move the message into, and then press ENT.

“Executing...” is displayed and the message is moved to the last position in the destination folder.

When you move a message to another folder, the original message in the previous folder will be deleted.

5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

To cancel moving the message

Press x STOP before step 4.

Editing Messages

Dividing a Message into Two

1 Press DIVIDE while you are playing

back the message you want to divide.

“Divide?” appears with the message title.

v, V

N/ENT

DIVIDE

, >

You can divide a message during playback, so that the message is divided into two parts and a new message number is added to the newer part of the divided message. By dividing a message, you can easily find the point from which you want to play back when you make a long recording such as at a meeting. You can divide a message until the total number of messages in the folder reaches the maximum number allowed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Execute,” and then press ENT.

“Dividing...” appears, a new number is added to the newer part of the divided message, and the message numbers of the following messages will be incremented by one.

Message 1 Message 2 Message 3

Message 1

A Message is divided.

Message 2 Message 3 Message 4

The message numbers are incremented.

P Notes

• You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message.

• When you divide a message with a title and artist name, the newer part has the same title, artist name, and file name.

• You cannot divide a message other than the one recorded using the IC recorder (MP3/ WMA/AAC-LC file transferred from a computer).

• Once a message is divided, you cannot combine divided messages using the IC recorder.

• If you divide a message with an alarm setting, the same alarm setting remains only with the former message divided.

• You may not be able to divide a message at the beginning or at the end of the message because of system limitations.

To play the divided message

Press . or > on the control button to display the message number, as the divided messages now each have message numbers.

Editing Messages

Listening to the FM Radio

Tuning in an FM Radio Station

(for ICD-UX200F/UX300F only)

v, V

N/ENT

, >

The headphone cord is an FM antenna, therefore, connect the headphone when listening to the radio.

P Note

During FM reception you cannot charge the battery.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “FM Radio,” and then press ENT.

The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select frequency.

4 Press . or > on the control button

repeatedly to tune in a station or press

. or > on the control

and hold button until the frequency digits begin to change on the display.

The IC recorder automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station.

If you cannot tune in a station, press

> on the control button repeatedly

or to change the frequency step by step.

Display when listening to the FM radio

Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones

STOP

N/ENT

Listening to the FM Radio

FM indication

Radio frequency

Preset number

Receiver sensitivity

v, V

During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones using the menu.

1 During FM reception or FM recording,

press MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Audio Output,” and then press

N/ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Headphones” or “Speaker,” and then press

The FM radio output is set to “Headphones” when you purchase the IC recorder.

N/ENT.

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio

STOP

N/ENT

v, V

You can set the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode

when listening to the FM radio.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “DX/LOCAL,” and then press ENT.

Recording FM broadcasts

x STOP

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “DX” or “LOCAL,” and then press

N/ENT.

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

DX Normally, select this setting.

LOCAL When there is interference or

P Note

Select “DX” when the IC recorder reception status is not good due to a weak signal.

collapsing caused by a intense electric field around the transmitting antenna of the broadcasting station, etc., select this setting.

z REC/PAUSE

1 Tune in the station you want to record.

2 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.

3 Press x STOP to stop recording.

Listening to the FM Radio

Presetting FM Radio Stations Automatically

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Auto Preset,” and then press ENT.

STOP

N/ENT

v, V

You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations automatically using the preset menu.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode

when listening to the FM radio.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Execute,” and then press ENT.

The IC recorder automatically scans for available radio frequencies and the stations will be stored in memory from the lower frequencies to the higher ones.

While presetting FM radio stations automatically, the preset number ready to be assigned flashes.

To stop the automatic presetting

Press x STOP. The preset numbers stored until you press the in memory.

x STOP button remain

Switching the scanning sensitivity

STOP

N/ENT

v, V

You can set the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode

when listening to the FM radio.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

Listening to the FM Radio

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Scan Sensitivity,” and then press

N/ENT.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “High(SCAN H)” or “Low(SCAN L),” and then press ENT.

The scanning sensitivity is set to “High(SCAN H)” when you purchase the IC recorder.

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

Presetting FM Radio Stations Manually

2 Press N/ENT.

The preset number, frequency and “Set?” will be displayed on the display.

N/ENT

v, V

You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations in the IC recorder’s memory.

1 Tune in the station you want to preset

and store on the preset number.

When the station you want to tune in is not a preset station, “P - -” is displayed. In this case, you can register it with the new preset number.

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select “Execute,” and then press ENT.

The station will be stored in memory.

Listening to the FM Radio

Listening to a Preset Radio Station

The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode.

STOP

v, V

N/ENT

., >

3 Press v or V on the control button to

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode

when the IC recorder is stopped.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “FM Radio,” and then press ENT.

select preset number.

4 Press . or > on the control button

repeatedly until the preset number you want is displayed.

When you press and hold the control button, the preset numbers change rapidly.

5 Press x STOP to turn the FM radio off.

. or > on

Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations

The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode.

v, V

N/ENT

, >

The display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some regions.

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select “FM Radio,” and then press ENT.

3 To tune in a station, press . or >

on the control button repeatedly until the preset number you want to erase is displayed.

4 Press N/ENT.

The preset number, frequency and “Erase?” will be displayed on the display.

5 Press v or V on the control button

repeatedly to select “Execute,” and then press

N/ENT.

Listening to the FM Radio

The preset number will be changed to “P - -.”

About the Menu Function

Making Settings for the Menu

STOP

v, V

N/ENT

., >

3 Press v or V on the control button to

select the setting that you want to set, and then press

N/ENT.

About the Menu Function

1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

The menu mode window will be displayed.

2 Press v or V on the control button to

select the menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press

N/ENT.

4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

P Note

If you do not press any button for 1 minute, the menu mode is automatically cancelled and the window will return to the normal display.

To return to the previous window

Press . on the control button during menu mode.

To exit the menu mode

Press x STOP or MENU.

Menu Settings

Menu items Settings Operation mode

: the setting can be made/

( — : the settin g cannot be made)

Stop mode

REC Mode ST, STSP, STLP, SP, LP

Mic Sensitivity S-High , High , Low

LCF(Low Cut) ON, OFF

VOR ON, OFF

Noise Cut ON, OFF

Effect Pop, Rock, Jazz, Bass1, Bass2,

Custom, OFF

Easy Search ON, OFF

Play Mode 1, , ALL, 1, ,

ALL

Display Elapsed Time, Rema in Time,

REC Date, REC Time

Alarm New, List, Pattern

Protect Execute, Cancel

Move (Folder to be moved)

Erase All Execute, Cancel

FM Radio*

Auto Preset * Execute, Ca ncel

DX/LOCAL* DX, LOCAL

aa a

—— —

* for ICD-UX200F/UX300F only

Playback

Recording

mode

——

—

———

—— ——

———

—— ——

FM radio

mode

recording mode

—

——

—

Menu items Settings Operation mode

: the setting can be made/

( — : the settin g cannot be made)

Stop

Playback

mode

Scan Sensitivity* High(SCAN H), Low(SCAN L)

Audio Output* Headphones, Speaker

Detail Menu

Date&Time _ _ y _ _ m _ _ d _ _ : _ _

Time Display 12-Hou r, 24-Hour

Beep ON, OFF

LED ON, OFF

Backlight ON, OFF

Language English, Español (Spanish),

Français (French)

USB Charge ON, OFF

Auto Power Off 5min, 10min, 30min, 60min

Select Input MIC IN, Audio IN

SYNC REC ON, OFF

Format Execute, Cancel

—— —

—— ——

* for ICD-UX200F/UX300F only

Recording mode

FM radio

mode

recording mode

—

About the Menu Function

Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

REC Mode

Sets the recording mode.

ST*:

Stereo high-quality recording mode

STSP:

Stereo standard recording mode

STLP:

Stereo long play recording mode

SP:

Monaural standard play recording mode

LP:

Monaural long play recording mode

Mic Sensitivity

Sets the microphone sensitivity.

S-High :

To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low

sound, such as a recording made in a spacious room.

High *:

To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting, such as a recording made in a conference room or during interviews.

Low :

To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth, a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound.

LCF(Low Cut)

Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to cut a low frequency to reduce the roaring noise from wind; therefore you can record a message more clearly.

ON:

The LCF function is activated.

OFF*:

The LCF function is cancelled.

Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

VOR

Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function.

ON:

Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during soundless periods. The VOR function is activated when

z REC/PAUSE is pressed.

OFF*:

The VOR function does not work.

Noise Cut

Sets the noise cut function.

ON:

The distortion of very low and high frequencies which are outside the human voice range is reduced, therefore you can hear the human voice more clearly.

OFF*:

The noise cut function does not work.

About the Menu Function

Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Effect

Sets the effect you want for the playback in the menu.

Pop:

Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals.

Rock:

Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.

Jazz:

Emphasizes high ranges for a lively sound.

Bass1:

The bass sound is emphasized.

Bass2:

The bass sound is emphasized even more.

Custom:

You can design your own custom sound level for 5 bands of EQ.

OFF*:

The Effect function does not work.

P Note

When playing back messages using the built-in speaker, listening to the FM radio, or when the noise cut function is set to “ON” in the menu, the Effect function does not work.

Easy Search

Sets the easy search function. ON:

You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing

> on

the control button and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing

. on the control button. This function is useful when

attempting to locate desired point in a long recording.

OFF*:

The easy search function does not work. When you press or

> on the control button, a message will be moved

forward or backward.

Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Play Mode

Sets the playback mode.

A message is played back.

Messages in one folder are played back continuously.

ALL:

All the messages are played back continuously.

One message is played back repeatedly.

Messages in one folder are played back repeatedly.

ALL:

All the messages are played back repeatedly.

Display

Changes the display mode. Elapsed Time*:

–

Elapsed playback time of one message

Remain Time:

During stop or playback, the remaining time of the message During recording, the available recording time

REC Date:

Date recorded

REC Time:

Time recorded

About the Menu Function

Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Alarm

Sets the alarm.

New*:

To set the alarm, select “New” and set the date, time or day of the week or choose daily for playback.

List:

A list of dates or the days of the week, and times at which the alarm has already been set will be displayed. Edit: You can change the selected date or day of the week and time. Cancel: You can cancel the alarm setting on the selected date or on a day of the week.

Pattern:

Sets the alarm sound pattern for all alarm settings. Beep&Play*: The selected message is played back after the alarm sounds. Beep: Only the alarm sounds. Play: Only the selected message is played back.

Protect

Protect the selected message to prevent the message from being

– erased, divided, or being moved. Execute:

Protect the selected message. If you specify a message that has already been protected, cancel the protection.

Cancel*:

“Set Protection?” or “Erase Protection?” is not executed.

Move

The selected message will be moved to the selected folder.

56 Before attempting to move a message, select the message to be moved, and then go to the menu window.

Erase All

All messages in the selected folder will be erased. Press to return to the folder window before erasing the messages and select a folder from which all messages are to be

erased, and then go to the menu window and select “Execute.”

Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

FM Radio**

Auto Preset**

The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. 60

Scans automatically for available frequencies. The stations will

64 be stored in memory. Execute:

The automatic presetting is activated.

Cancel*:

The automatic presetting is cancelled.

DX/LOCAL**

Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. DX*:

Normally, select this setting.

LOCAL:

When there is interference or collapsing caused by a intense electric field around the transmitting antenna of the broadcasting station, etc., select this setting.

P Note

Select “DX” when the IC recorder reception status is not good due to a weak signal.

Scan Sensitivity**

Sets the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations. High(SCAN H)*:

The scanning sensitivity is set to high.

Low(SCAN L):

The scanning sensitivity is set to low.

Audio Output**

During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones.

Headphones*:

The sound comes out from the headphones.

Speaker:

The sound comes out from the speaker(s).

** for ICD-UX200F/UX300F only

About the Menu Function

Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Detail Menu

Date&Time

Sets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in

13 sequence.

Time Display

Sets the clock display.

–

12-Hour*:

12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon

24-Hour:

0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon

Beep

Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. ON*:

A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been

–

accepted or an error has occurred.

OFF:

No beep sound will be heard.

P Note

The alarm sounds even if you set “Beep” to “OFF” in the menu.

LED

Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. ON*:

–

During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or flashes.

OFF:

The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during operation.

P Note

When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation indicator lights or flashes even if “LED” is set to “OFF.”

Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Backlight

Turns the backlight in the display window on or off.

–

ON*:

The backlight in the display window lights up for approx. 10 seconds.

OFF:

The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation.

Language

Sets the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names,

15 file names, etc.

English, Español (Spanish), Français (French)

USB Charge

Sets whether battery will be charged using a USB connection or not. ON*:

The battery will be charged.

OFF:

The battery will not be charged.

P Note

If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet, you can charge battery regardless this setting.

Auto Power Off

If the IC recorder is on and left for the period you have set, the IC recorder turns off automatically. 5min:

–

The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 5 minutes.

10min*:

The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 10 minutes.

30min:

The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 30 minutes.

60min:

The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 60 minutes.

About the Menu Function

Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page

Select Input

Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the

m (microphone) jack.

MIC IN*:

Select when you record messages using an external

36, 37

microphone.

Audio IN:

Select when you record using other equipment.

SYNC REC

When set to “ON,” the IC recorder enters the recording pause

37 mode when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and the IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when any sound is detected. ON:

The synchronized recording function is activated.

OFF*:

The synchronized recording function is cancelled.

Format

Sets the formatting of the drive.

–

Execute:

“Formatting...” appears and the drive will be formatted.

Cancel*:

The drive will not be formatted.

P Notes

• Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory.

• When the memory is formatted, all the data stored in the IC

recorder will be erased. Once the memory has been erased, you cannot retrieve the data that was erased.

Utilizing Your Computer

Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer

When the IC recorder is connected to your computer, the IC recorder is recognized by the computer, and you can transfer data between them.

Copying messages from the IC recorder to your computer to save them (page 87)

You can copy the messages recorded on the IC recorder to save them.

Copying music files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back (page 88)

You can copy MP3/WMA/AAC-LC files saved on your computer by a simple drag & drop operation when you connect the IC recorder to your computer. You can also play back the copied files.

Using the IC recorder as USB memory – data storage function (page 91)

You can store image data or text data saved on the computer temporarily in the IC recorder.

System requirements for your computer

See “System requirements” on page 99.

Utilizing Your Computer

Connecting the IC recorder to your computer

Computer

IC recorder

To USB port

1 Slide the USB lever on the back of the IC

recorder in the direction of the arrow, and insert the USB connector into the USB port of a running computer.

The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the connection is made. While the IC recorder is connected to the computer, “Connecting” is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder.

If you cannot insert the USB connector of the IC recorder into the USB port of a computer directly, use the supplied USB connection support cable.

USB connection support cable (supplied)

2 Make sure the IC recorder has been

recognized properly.

On the Windows screen; open “My Computer” or “Computer,” and make sure that “IC RECORDER” has been recognized.

On the Macintosh screen; make sure that an “IC RECORDER” drive is displayed on the desktop.

P Notes

• If you connect more than two USB devices to your computer, normal operation will not be guaranteed.

• Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or a USB connection support cable other than the supplied cable is not guaranteed.

• A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at the same time.

• Before connecting the IC recorder to the computer, make sure that the battery is inserted in the IC recorder.

• It is recommended that you disconnect the IC recorder from the computer when you are not using the IC recorder connected to the computer.

Construction of folders and files

If you connect the IC recorder to your computer, you can see the structure of folders and files on the computer screen.

“IC RECORDER”

Folder for messages recorded using the IC

VOICE

Conversation

MUSIC

recorder

FOLDER01

FOLDER10

Folder transferred from your computer

POP

OLDIES*

Utilizing Your Computer

The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown. The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows:

: Folder for messages recorded using

the IC recorder (They have been already made when you purchase the IC recorder.)

: Folder transferred from a computer

(They are displayed when music files have been transferred from a computer.)

P Note

You can record messages in up to 10 folders (FOLDER01-10) using the IC recorder.

The name of a folder in which music files

are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as it is, so it is convenient if you put an easy-to-remember name on the folder in advance.

Folders shown in the illustration are examples of folder names.

The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels

of folders copied to the IC recorder.

If you copy music files separately, they are

classified as being in “No Folder.”

Tips

• You can change the folder name, title, artist name, and/or file name using a computer.

• The title or artist name, etc., registered in the music files, can be displayed on the IC recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the software you use to make the music files on your computer.

• You can display the information in sequence by pressing

v or V on the control button

(page 89).

P Notes

• You cannot copy 511 or more folders (except VOICE folders) or files to the root directory that is located immediately below “IC RECORDER” on the computer. This is due to system limitations (for ICD-UX200/ UX200F only).

• If no title, or artist name has been registered “Unknown” will be displayed.

Copying Messages from the IC Recorder to Your Computer to Save Them

z To copy a message or a folder

(Drag and drop)

You can save messages or folders by copying them from the IC recorder to your computer.

1 Connect the IC recorder to your

computer (page 84).

2 Copy messages or folders you want to

save to your computer.

Drag and drop the messages or folders you want from “IC RECORDER” to the local disc on your computer.

1 Click and hold, 2 drag, 3 and then drop.

3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your

computer (page 94).

If you wish to create a CD, use a commercially available CD burner software application, a CD burner software application installed on your computer, or Windows Media Player. For details about operations for the CD burner software application or Windows Media Player, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the software application, or contact the respective manufacturers.

Utilizing Your Computer

Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back

Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop)

1 Connect the IC recorder to your

computer (page 84).

You can copy music or other audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC-LC*) from your computer to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping them, and you can then play them back on the IC recorder.

You can make an MP3/WMA/AAC-LC file using a software application, etc., installed on your computer.

* For the file formats that can be played back

using the IC recorder, see “Specifications” (page 99).

2 Copy the folder in which the music files

are stored to the IC recorder.

On the Windows screen using Explorer, and on the Macintosh screen using Finder, drag and drop the folder onto the IC recorder.

The IC recorder can recognize up to 500 folders. You can copy up to 999 files to one folder and up to 5,000 files in total.

3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your

computer (page 94).

4 Press .

5 Press v or V on the control button to

select the folder ( ) in which music files are stored, and then press the control button.

> on

6 Press v or V on the control button to

select the music file you want to play.

7 Press N/ENT to start playback.

8 Press x STOP to stop playback.

The maximum playback time (tracks*), when playing music files using the IC recorder, is as follows.

48 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps

ICD-

89 hr.

UX200/

15 min.

UX200F

(1,338 tracks)

ICD-

178 hr.

UX300/

40 min.

UX300F

(2,680 tracks)

* In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes

each are transferred to the IC recorder.

P Note

If you have transferred music files using your computer, those files may not be copied in order of transfer because of system limitations. If you copy music files from your computer to the IC recorder one by one, you can display and play back the music files in copied order.

33 hr. 25 min. (501 tracks)

67 hr. (1,005 tracks)

16 hr. 40 min. (250 tracks)

33 hr. 25 min. (501 tracks)

Display when playing back a music file

Press v or V on the control button to check the music file information during playback.

: Folder name

: Title

: Artist name

: File name

z Tip

You can change the folder name, title, artist name, and/or file name using a computer.

Utilizing Your Computer

Enjoying the music files more

Selecting the playback mode

You can select the playback mode, such as playback of one music file, continuous playback of music files in one folder, continuous playback of all music files, repeat playback of one music file, repeat playback of music files in one folder and repeat playback of all music files, in the menu. For details, see page 45.

Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function

You can adjust a playback speed between +100% and –50% of normal speed in the menu. You can only adjust the playback speed between 0% and –50% when messages are recorded as WMA/AAC-LC files. For details, see page 43.

Selecting a sound effect

You can cut the noise or set a effect such as “Pop,” “Rock,” “Jazz,” “Bass1,” “Bass2,” or “Custom” for the playback item in the menu. For details, see page 47 and 48.

Playing back a message at a desired time with an alarm

You can start playback of a selected message at a desired time. For details, see page 50.

Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory – Data Storage Function

When the IC recorder is connected to your computer directly or using a USB connection support cable, image data or text data on the computer, as well as messages or files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored in the IC recorder. Your computer must meet the specified system requirements to use the IC recorder as USB memory. For details on the system requirements, see page 99.

Utilizing Your Computer

Using Voice Recognition Software

When voice recognition software (not supplied) is installed on your computer, you can transcribe a message into a text file.

Introducing the voice recognition software

Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a speechrecognition software application that allows you to recognize and transcribe your recorded voice in a message and convert it into a text file. For details on Dragon NaturallySpeaking, refer to the operating instructions supplied with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. For information on using Dragon NaturallySpeaking, refer to the documentation supplied with the software. For the latest version and information on the availability of Dragon NaturallySpeaking in each region, please refer to the following home page: http://www.nuance.com

P Notes

• You can use the transcribing feature only when you have installed Dragon NaturallySpeaking Select or Professional

Edition (not supplied) on your computer. To install Dragon NaturallySpeaking, your computer should meet the specified system requirements.

• You can transcribe the following messages saved in your IC recorder or on your computer;

– ST, STSP, STLP or SP recording mode

messages (MP3 files)

– 44.1/16/11 kHz 16-bit WAV/AAC-LC

files saved on your computer

• You cannot transcribe a message recording the voices of more than one person.

Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training)

What is “Training”?

Before you can transcribe recorded messages using Dragon NaturallySpeaking, you must create a user file specifically adapted to the sound of your recorded speech. This procedure is called “training.” When training is complete, Dragon NaturallySpeaking creates a user speech file containing information about your recorded speech.

• Refer to the operating instructions or the help supplied with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, as some parts of training are the same as those required for dictating directly to the computer using a headset microphone.

• Even if you have already created a user speech file with a headset microphone, you should create a separate speech file for the IC recorder to get better recognition accuracy.

Tips on using the IC recorder

When transcribing messages recorded using the IC recorder, the following tips will help you obtain maximum recognition accuracy.

• Set “REC Mode” to “ST,” “STSP,” “STLP” or “SP” in the menu.

When creating a user speech file (training), set “REC Mode” to the mode you normally use for voice recognition software.

• Set “Mic Sensitivity” to “Low ” in the menu.

• Hold the IC recorder firmly and start recording.

Hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is about an inch (2 cm 3 cm) from the corner of your mouth, not directly in front of it. This minimizes the

sound of your breath in the recordings, enabling maximum recognition accuracy.

P Note

Avoid recording in a noisy place, such as on a subway platform, in order to obtain maximum recognition accuracy.

Utilizing Your Computer

Disconnecting the IC Recorder from Your Computer

Follow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged.

1 Make sure that the operation indicator

does not light.

2 Perform the following operation on your

computer.

On the Windows screen, left-click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer.

t Left-click “Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.”

The icon can be different on different operating systems.

On the Macintosh screen, drag the “IC RECORDER” on the desktop to “Trash” and drop it there.

For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer.

3 Make sure that the display of the IC

recorder turns off.

4 Disconnect the IC recorder from the

USB port of the computer, and slide the USB lever in the direction of the arrow to retract the USB connector.

Additional Information

Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)

USB connector of the I C recorder

USB AC adaptor (not supplied)

You can charge the rechargeable battery by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet using an AC-U50AD (U.S.A. and Canada only) or an AC-U50A (Latin America only) USB AC adaptor (not supplied). You can charge the battery while you are using the IC recorder, so that it is useful when you want to record for a long time. When you use the IC recorder for the first time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain time, it is recommended that you charge the battery repeatedly until “ ” is displayed. It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge exhausted battery.*

P Note

Your dealer may not handle some of the optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.

1 Connect the USB AC adaptor (not

supplied) to an AC outlet.

2 Slide the USB lever of the IC recorder

and connect the IC recorder to a USB AC adaptor.

While the battery is charging, the remaining battery indicator are displayed in an animation.

Now you can use the IC recorder while changing the battery.

* This is an approximation for the time it takes

to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature. It varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the battery. It also takes more time if the temperature of the battery is low, or if the battery is charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder.

Additional Information

Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet

Follow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data files, the files may be damaged or become unplayable.

1 If you are recording or playing back a

message, press recorder into the stop mode.

x STOP to put the IC

2 Make sure that the operation indicator

does not light.

3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the

USB AC adaptor, and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet.

P Notes

• During recording (the operation indicator lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the operation indicator flashes in orange),

– the IC recorder should not be connected to

or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to the AC outlet.

– the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC

recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the AC outlet.

Doing so may damage the data. If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, the start-up window may be

displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display disappears from the display window.

• While a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) is being used, the remaining battery indicator does not appear in the display window.

Precautions

On power

Operate the unit only on 1.5 V or 1.2 V DC. Use one NH-AAA rechargeable battery or one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery.

On safety

Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or operating any motorized vehicle.

On handling

• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the battery and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• Be careful not to allow water to splash on the unit. The unit is not water-proof. In particular, be careful in the following situations. – When you have the unit in your pocket

and go to the bathroom, etc. When you bend down, the unit may drop into the water and may get wet.

– When you use the unit in an

environment where the unit is exposed to rain, snow, or humidity.

– In circumstances where you get sweaty.

If you touch the unit with wet hands or if you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty clothes, the unit may get wet.

• You may feel pain in your ears if you use the headphones when the ambient air is very dry. This is not because of a malfunction of the headphones, but because of static electricity accumulated in your body. You can reduce static electricity by wearing non-synthetic clothes that prevent the emergence of static electricity.

On noise

• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback.

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

Additional Information

On maintenance

To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Backup recommendations

To avoid potential risk of data loss caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder, we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded messages on a tape recorder or to a computer, etc.

Specifications

System requirements

Operating systems:

– Windows Vista® Ultimate Service Pack 1

or higher

– Windows Vista

or higher

– Windows Vista

Pack 1 or higher

– Windows Vista

Pack 1 or higher

– Windows

2005 Service Pack 3 or higher

– Windows

2004 Service Pack 3 or higher

– Windows

Service Pack 3 or higher

– Windows

3 or higher

– Windows

Pack 3 or higher

– Windows

Pack 4 or higher – Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.5) – Pre-Installed

P Notes

• Operation is not guaranteed if any operating

system other than those indicated on the left

(Windows

Business Service Pack 1

Home Premium Service

Home Basic Service

XP Media Center Edition

XP Professional Service Pack

XP Home Edition Service

2000 Professional Service

98 or Linux, etc.) is used.

• 64 bit versions of Windows supported.

• For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please access the support home page for the IC recorder:

U.S.A.: http://www.sony.com/recordersupport Canada: http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/ Latin American areas: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp

XP are not

Hardware environment:

– Port: USB port – Sound board: Sound cards compatible

with any of the supported Microsoft

Windows

operating systems

P Note

• The following systems are not supported: – Operating systems other than the ones

indicated on the left

– Personally constructed computers or

operating systems – Upgraded operating systems – Multi-boot environment – Multi-monitor environment

Additional Information

When you are using Windows® 2000 Professional

Install the driver using “SonyRecorder_Driver.exe” in the IC recorder.

Design and specifications

IC recorder section

Capacity (User available capacity)

ICD-UX200/UX200F: 2 GB

(approx. 1.79 GB = 1,928,822,784 Byte)

ICD-UX300/UX300F: 4 GB

(approx. 3.59 GB = 3,860,922,368 Byte) A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area.

Frequency range

• ST: 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz

• STSP: 40 Hz - 15,000 Hz

• STLP: 60 Hz - 7,500 Hz

• SP: 60 Hz - 10,000 Hz

• LP: 60 Hz - 3,400 Hz

Bit rate and sampling frequencies for MP3 files

Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequencies:

100

16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz

The playback of MP3 files recorded using

the IC recorder is also supported. Not all

encoders are supported.

Bit rate and sampling frequencies*2 for WMA files

Bit rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps*3, VBR Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz

WMA Ver. 8 Class2A is compatible, however, MBR (Multi Bit Rate), Lossless, Professional, and Voice are not supported. This IC recorder cannot play back DRM protected contents. Not all encoders are supported.

The NoiseSubstitution function is not

supported, therefore, playback becomes simple playback with 32 kbps bit rate.

Bit rate and sampling frequencies for AAC-LC files*

Bit rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR Sampling frequencies:

11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz

Not all encoders are supported.

FM radio section

Frequency range

87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz IF 150 kHz

Antenna

Stereo headphones cord antenna

Sony ICD-UX300F, ICD-UX300, ICD-UX200, ICD-UX200F User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package

Index to parts and controls

Step 2: Recharging the Battery

When to charge/replace the battery

Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On

Turning the power on

Turning the power off

Step 4: Setting the Clock

Setting the clock after recharging the battery

Setting the clock using the menu

Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window

Preventing Accidental Operation (HOLD)

Locking the buttons

Unlocking the buttons

Basic Operations

Recording

Listening

Erasing

Other Recording Operations

Changing the Recording Settings

Selecting the recording mode

Setting the microphone sensitivity

Operating during Recording

Monitoring the recording

Dividing a message during recording

Recording via Other Devices

Recording with an external microphone

Recording from other equipment

Other Playback Operations

Changing the Playback Method

Convenient playback methods

Changing the Playback Settings

Selecting the playback mode

Selecting the sound effect

Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm

Playback via Other Devices

Recording with other equipment

Editing Messages

Erasing All Messages in a Folder

Moving a Message to a Different Folder

Dividing a Message into Two

Listening to the FM Radio

Tuning in an FM Radio Station

Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones

Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio

Recording FM broadcasts

Presetting FM Radio Stations Automatically

Switching the scanning sensitivity

Presetting FM Radio Stations Manually

Listening to a Preset Radio Station

Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations

About the Menu Function

Making Settings for the Menu

Menu Settings

Utilizing Your Computer

Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer

System requirements for your computer

Connecting the IC recorder to your computer

Construction of folders and files

Copying Messages from the IC Recorder to Your Computer to Save Them

Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back

Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop)

Enjoying the music files more

Using Voice Recognition Software

Introducing the voice recognition software

Creating a user file adapted to your recorded speech (Training)

Disconnecting the IC Recorder from Your Computer

Additional Information

Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)

Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet

Precautions

Specifications

System requirements

Design and specifications