Sony ICD-UX300 User Manual20170220761566711

4-181-875-11(1)
IC Recorder
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Messages
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting
ICD-UX200/UX300
2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China
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Owner's Record accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
The model number is located at the rear panel and the
However, there is no guarantee that interference will
serial number is located inside the battery
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
compartment. Record these numbers in the space
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
reception, which can be determined by turning the
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
product.
correct the interference by one or more of the
Model No. __________________________________
following measures:
Serial No. __________________________________
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
FOR UNITED STATES receiver.
CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. technician for help.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS
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not expressly approved in this manual could void your
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call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-
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States
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
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Declaration of Conformity The recorded music is limited to private use only.
Use of the music beyond this limit requires
Trade Name : SONY
permission of the copyright holders.
Model : ICD-UX200/UX300
Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
downloading or damaged data due to problems of
Address : 16530 Via Esprillo,
the IC recorder or computer.
San Diego, CA 92127 USA
Depending on the types of the text and characters,
Telephone Number : 858-942-2230
the text shown on the IC recorder may not be
displayed properly on device. This is due to:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
The capacity of the connected IC recorder.
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
The IC recorder is not functioning normally.
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
Content information is written in the language
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
or the character that is not supported by the IC
interference received, including interference that
recorder.
may cause undesired operation.
Notice for the customers in

Canada
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
For the customers in the USA

and Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERIES
Nickel metal hydride batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your used
rechargeable batteries to the
collection and recycling location
nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837,
or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel
metal hydride batteries.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started Other Recording Operations
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Changing the Recording Settings ............28
Package .....................................................7 Selecting the recording mode .............28
Index to parts and controls ...................8 Setting the microphone sensitivity ......29
Step 2: Recharging the Battery .................9 Cutting out low frequency
When to charge/replace the battery ....11 the LCF function ..............................31
Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......12 Starting to record automatically in
response to sound
Turning the power on .........................12 the VOR function .............................32
Turning the power off .........................12
Operating during Recording ....................34
Step 4: Setting the Clock ........................13 Monitoring the recording ....................34
Setting the clock after recharging the Dividing a message during
battery .................................................13 recording .............................................34
Setting the clock using the menu ........13
Recording via Other Devices ..................36
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used Recording with an external
in the Display Window ...........................15 microphone .........................................36
Preventing Accidental Operation Recording from other equipment ........37
(HOLD) ...................................................17
Locking the buttons ............................17
Unlocking the buttons .........................17 Other Playback Operations
Changing the Playback Method ..............42
Convenient playback methods ............42
Basic Operations
Adjusting the playback speed
Recording .......................................18 the DPC function .............................43
Listening .........................................22 Changing the Playback Settings ..............45
Erasing ............................................26 Selecting the playback mode ..............45
Making the human voice clearer
the noise cut function .......................47
Selecting the sound effect ...................48
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Playing Back a Message at a Desired Copying a music file from your
Time with an Alarm ................................50 computer to the IC recorder
Playback via Other Devices ....................53 (drag and drop) ...................................75
Recording with other equipment ........53 Enjoying the music files more ............77
Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory
Data Storage Function ..........................78
Editing Messages Using Voice Recognition Software .........79
Erasing All Messages in a Folder ...........54 Introducing the voice recognition
Moving a Message to a Different software ...............................................79
Folder ......................................................55 Creating a user file adapted to your
recorded speech (Training) .................79
Dividing a Message into Two .................57
Disconnecting the IC Recorder from Your
Computer .................................................81
Making Settings for the Menu ................59 Additional Information
Menu Settings .........................................60 Using a USB AC Adaptor
(not supplied) ..........................................82
Utilizing Your Computer Disconnecting the IC recorder from
the AC outlet .......................................83
Using the IC Recorder with Your Precautions ..............................................84
Computer ................................................70
Specifications ..........................................86
System requirements for your
computer .............................................70 System requirements ...........................86
Connecting the IC recorder to your Design and specifications ...................87
computer .............................................71 Battery life ..........................................90
Construction of folders and files ........72
Copying Messages from the IC Troubleshooting
Recorder to Your Computer to
Save Them ..............................................74 Troubleshooting ......................................92
Copying Music Files from Your Error Messages ........................................98
Computer to the IC Recorder and System Limitations ...............................101
Playing Them Back .................................75
Display Window Guide .........................102
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Index .....................................................105
Trademarks ........................................... 108
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Getting Started
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the

Package
IC Recorder (1) Battery case (1)
Getting Started
Operating Instructions
You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved in this
Remove the film on the display window manual could void your authority to operate
before you use the IC recorder. this equipment.
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.
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Index to parts and controls L ERASE button
M VOL (volume) +*/ button
Front
N (repeat) A-B button
O DIVIDE button
Rear
A Operation indicator
B Built-in microphones (stereo)
C Display window P Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)
D x STOP button Q Speaker
E z REC (record)/PAUSE button R USB slide lever
F Control button (v, V / . (review/fast S HOLD/POWER switch
backward), > (cue/fast forward)) T DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch
G N (play)/ENT (enter) button* U Battery compartment
H (folder) button * These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot.
I MENU button Use it as a reference point for operations, or
J m (microphone) jack* to identify each terminal.
K i (headphone) jack
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Step 2: Recharging the Battery
Remove the film on the display window 2 Insert the USB connector of the IC
before you use the IC recorder. recorder into the USB port of a
Getting Started
Connect the IC recorder to a running computer.
computer, and charge the battery until the Slide the USB lever on the back of the IC
battery indicator indicates . recorder in the direction of the arrow,
When you use the IC recorder for the first and insert the USB connector into the
time, or after you have not used the IC USB port of a running computer.*2
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.*1
You can also charge the battery by using an
AC-U50AD USB AC adaptor (not
Computer
supplied), etc.
1 Insert a rechargeable battery. IC recorder

Slide and lift the battery compartment
lid, insert one NH-AAA rechargeable
To USB port
battery with correct polarity, and close
the lid.
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While the battery is charging, For details on disconnecting the IC
Connecting and the battery indicator recorder from your computer, refer to
are displayed in an animation. 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
Battery indicator USB port of the computer, and slide
the USB lever in the direction of the
arrow to retract the USB connector.
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 *1 This is an approximation for the time it
your computer. takes to charge from no remaining battery
On the Windows screen, left-click the power to full battery power at room
icon at the bottom of the desktop of temperature. It varies depending on the
the computer. 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
t Left-click Safely remove USB data to the IC recorder.
Mass Storage Device. *2 If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a
The icon can be different on different computer directly, use the supplied USB
operating systems. connection support cable.
On the Macintosh screen, drag the
IC RECORDER on the desktop to
Trash and drop it there.
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P Note Battery remain indication
If the battery indicator is not displayed in an
animation, charging has not been done : Charge the rechargeable battery or
properly. See Troubleshooting on page 95. replace the old battery with a new
one.
When using a fully charged
Getting Started
m
battery or an LR03 (size AAA)
alkaline battery : Low Battery appears and the IC
Follow the step 1. recorder will stop operation.
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.
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Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On
Turning the power on 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 68).
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.
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Step 4: Setting the Clock
Setting the clock after
recharging the battery
Getting Started
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.
x STOP
N/ENT
MENU
2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode
v, V display.
You need to set the clock to use the alarm Setting the clock using the
function or record the date and time. menu
Clock setting display appears when you While the IC recorder is in the stop mode,
insert battery for the first time, or when you you can set the clock using the menu.
insert a battery after the IC recorder has
been without battery for more than 3 1 Select Date&Time in the menu.
minutes, Set Date&Time appears, and
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
then the year section flashes in the display
window.
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The menu mode window will be 3 Press v or V on the control button to set
displayed. the year, month, day, hour, and minute in
sequence, and then press N/ENT.
2 Press v or V on the control button to

select Detail Menu, and then press
N/ENT. 4 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode
3 Press v or V on the control button to display.
select Date&Time, and then press
P Note
N/ENT.
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
2 Press v or V on the control button to Press x STOP to display the current date
select 09y1m1d, and then press N/ and time.
ENT.
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Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in
the Display Window
Getting Started
select Detail Menu, and then press N/
ENT.
v, V
N/ENT
select Language, and then press N/
MENU 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. select the language that you want to use,
and then press N/ENT.
The menu mode window will be
displayed.
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You can select the following languages.
English, Espaol (Spanish), Franais
(French)
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Preventing Accidental Operation (HOLD)
Locking the buttons Unlocking the buttons
Getting Started
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.
z Tip
Even if the HOLD function is activated, you
can stop the alarm playback by pressing any
Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the button. (You cannot stop normal playback.)
direction of HOLD.
HOLD will appear indicating for approx.
3 seconds that all the functions of the
buttons are locked.
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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 v

which you want to record messages
( FOLDER01-10). V
There are 10 folders already available when you
purchase the IC recorder.
3 Press N/ENT.
N/ENT
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Starting to record
1 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. Operation

The operation indicator lights in red. indicator
You do not need to press and hold z REC/PAUSE
while recording.
Basic Operations
The new message will be automatically recorded after z REC/
the last recorded message. PAUSE
2 Turn the built-in microphones in the direction of the Built-in

source to be recorded. microphones
To stop recording
1 Press x STOP.
Accessing... appears on the display and the IC x STOP
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.
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Other operations
pause recording* Press z REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the operation
indicator flashes in red and flashes in the display window.
release pause and resume Press z REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To
recording stop recording after pausing recording, press x STOP.)
review the current Press N/ENT. Recording stops and playback starts from the
recording instantly beginning of the message just recorded.
review during recording Press and hold . on the control button during recording or
recording pause. Recording stops and you can search backwards
while listening to fast playback sound. After you release . on the
control button, playback starts from that point.
* 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).
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Basic Operations
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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. v
3 Press > on the control button.

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

you want to play.
V
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5 Press N/ENT. Operation
Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator indicator
will light in green. (When LED is set to OFF in the
menu (page 67), the operation indicator does not light.)
Basic Operations
N/ENT
6 Press VOL +/ to adjust the volume.

VOL +/
To stop playback
1 Press x STOP.
x STOP
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Other operations
stop at the current position Press N/ENT. To resume playback from that point, press N/ENT
(Playback Pause function) again.
go back to the beginning of Press . on the control button once.*
the current message
go back to previous Press . on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode,
messages keep the button pressed to go back the messages continuously.)
skip to the next message Press > on the control button once.*
skip to the succeeding Press > on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode,
messages keep the button pressed to skip the messages continuously.)
* These operations are for when Easy Search is set to OFF (page 64).
Display when playing back the messages
A File information
Press v or V on the control button to check the file information during playback.
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.
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B Counter information
You can select the display mode in the menu (page 65).
Elapsed time: Elapsed playback time of one message
Remaining time: The remaining time of the message
Recording date: Date recorded
Recording time: Time recorded
Basic Operations
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.
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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. v
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4 Press N/ENT.
Erasing... appears in the display window and the N/ENT
selected message will be erased.
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will
advance and be renumbered so that there will be no
Basic Operations
space between messages.
To cancel erasing
1 Select Cancel in step 3 of Selecting a message and

erasing it, and then press N/ENT. N/ENT
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 57), and then proceed with the same steps
from the beginning.
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Changing the Recording Settings

Selecting the recording 2 Press v or V on the control button to
mode select REC Mode, and then press N/
ENT.
x STOP 3 Press v or V on the control button to

select ST, STSP, STLP, SP, or
N/ENT LP, and then press N/ENT.
MENU
v, V
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.

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

displayed.
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ST High-quality stereo recording mode Setting the microphone
(44.1 kHz/192 kbps) sensitivity
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)
x STOP
You can record for a longer time
with stereo sound.
SP Standard play monaural recording N/ENT

mode (44.1 kHz/32 kbps)
You can record with standard quality
sound. MENU
LP Long play monaural recording mode

(11.025 kHz/8 kbps) v, V
You can record for a longer time
with monaural sound.
You can set the microphone sensitivity in
To record with better sound quality, select the menu when the IC recorder is stopped
the ST or STSP mode. or is recording.
The recording mode is set to ST when
you purchase the IC recorder. 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
P Note The menu mode window will be
You cannot set the recording mode while displayed.
recording.
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2 Press v or V on the control button to S-High To record a sound far away
select Mic Sensitivity, and then press from the IC recorder or a low
N/ENT. 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.
3 Press v or V on the control button to Low To record dictation with a
select S-High , High , microphone in front of your
Low , and then press N/ENT. mouth, a sound near the IC
recorder, or a loud sound.
The microphone sensitivity is set to

High when you purchase the IC
recorder.
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Cutting out low frequency 2 Press v or V on the control button to
the LCF function select LCF(Low Cut), and then press
N/ENT.

select ON, and then press N/ENT.
N/ENT
MENU
v, V The LCF function is set to OFF when

you purchase the IC recorder.
When you set the LCF (Low Cut Filter) 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
function to ON in the stop or recording
mode, you cut out a low frequency to To cancel the LCF function
reduce the roaring noise from wind, etc.; Set LCF(Low Cut) to OFF in step 3.
therefore you can record a message more
clearly.

displayed.
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Starting to record 2 Press v or V on the control button to
automatically in response to select VOR, and then press N/ENT.
sound the VOR function

z REC/PAUSE
N/ENT
MENU
The VOR function is set to OFF when
v, V
you purchase the IC recorder.

You can set the VOR (Voice Operated
Recording) function to ON when the IC
5 Press z REC/PAUSE.
and appear in the display
recorder is stopped or is recording, to make
window.
the IC recorder start recording when the IC
recorder detects sound, and pause when no
The recording pauses when no sound is
sound is heard, eliminating recording
detected and and flash.
during soundless periods.
When the IC recorder detects sound again,
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. the recording starts again.
displayed.
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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.
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Operating during Recording
Monitoring the recording Dividing a message during
recording
i (headphone) jack
VOL +/
DIVIDE
If you connect the supplied stereo

headphones to the i (headphone) jack You can divide a message during recording
before you start, you can monitor the so that the message is divided into two
recording. You can adjust the monitoring parts, and a new message number is added
volume by pressing VOL +/, but the to the newer part of the divided message.
recording level is fixed. Once a message is divided, you cannot
re-combine the divided messages.
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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

v
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.
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Recording via Other Devices
Recording with an external 2 Press v or V on the control button to
microphone select MIC IN, and then press N/
ENT.
Stereo microphone
m (microphone) jack
x STOP
z REC/PAUSE
4 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.
The built-in microphones are
N/ENT automatically cut off.
v, V 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
1 Connect an external microphone to the recorder.
m (microphone) jack when the IC
recorder is in the stop mode. z Recommended microphones
You can use the Sony ECM-CS10,
Select Input appears in the display
ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P
window. electret condenser microphone (not supplied).
If Select Input is not displayed, set it in
the menu (page 69).
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Recording sound from a Recording from other
telephone or a cell phone equipment
You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type
electret condenser microphone (not External equipment

supplied) to record sound from a telephone
or a cell phone. m (microphone) jack
For details on how to make the connection,
refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the ECM-TL1 microphone. x STOP
P Notes
z REC/PAUSE
After you have made the connection, check
the sound quality of the conversation and the
recording level before you start recording. N/ENT
If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is
recorded, the conversation may be recorded MENU
with lower level of sound. In this case, start
recording after the conversation has started. v, V
The VOR function may not work, depending
on the kind of telephone or the line
condition.
We assume no responsibility whatsoever for You can make music files without using the
any inconvenience, even if you cannot
record a conversation using the IC recorder. 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
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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. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
displayed.
6 Connect other equipment to the IC
recorder when the IC recorder is in the
stop mode.
select Detail Menu, and then press N/ Connect the audio output connector
ENT. (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.
3 Press v or V on the control button to the menu (page 69).
select SYNC REC, and then press N/
ENT. 7 Press v or V on the control button to
select Audio IN, and then press N/
ENT.

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8 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To record without using the
synchronized recording function
9 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.
flashes and the IC recorder 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.

enters the recording pause mode. The menu mode window will be
displayed.
10 Start playback on the piece of
equipment connected to the IC 2 Press v or V on the control button to
recorder. select Detail Menu, and then press N/
appears on the display and ENT.
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. 3 Press v or V on the control button to
select SYNC REC, and then press N/
P Notes ENT.
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.
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4 Press v or V on the control button to 7 Press v or V on the control button to
select OFF, and then press N/ENT. select Audio IN, and then press N/
ENT.

6 Connect other equipment to the IC
recorder when the IC recorder is in the 9 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.
stop mode. The built-in microphones are
Connect the audio output connector automatically cut off and the sound from
(stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the connected equipment is recorded.
the m (microphone) jack of the IC
recorder using an audio connecting cable 10 Start playback on the piece of
(page 41)*. equipment connected to the IC
Select Input appears in the display recorder.
window.
the menu (page 69).
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* Optional audio connecting cables
(not supplied)
To the IC To the other
recorder equipment

RK-G139 Stereo Mini-plug
mini-plug (monaural)
(without (without
resistor) resistor)
RK-G136 Stereo Stereo
mini-plug mini-plug
(without (without
resistor) resistor)
P Note
When recording from other equipment, the
microphone sensitivity cannot be adjusted.
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Changing the Playback Method

Convenient playback Searching forward/backward
methods during playback (Cue/Review)
To search forward (Cue):
Listening with better sound Press and hold > on the control button
quality during playback and release it at the point
To listen with the headphones: you wish to resume playback.
Connect the supplied headphones to the To search backward (Review):
i (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker Press and hold . on the control button
will be automatically disconnected. during playback and release it at the point
To listen from an external speaker: you wish to resume playback.
Connect an active or passive speaker (not
supplied) to the i (headphone) jack. The IC recorder searches at slow speed with
playback sound. This is useful to check one
Quickly locating the point you
word forward or back. Then, if you press
wish to start playback (Easy
and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to
Search)
search at higher speed.
When Easy Search is set to ON
(page 64) in the menu, you can quickly z When messages are played back
locate the point at which you wish to start to the end of the last message
playback by pressing > or . on the When you play back or fast play back to the
control button repeatedly during playback. end of the last message, MESSAGE END
You can go back approx. 3 seconds by lights up for approx. 5 seconds.
pressing . on the control button once, or When MESSAGE END and the operation
indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at
advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing the beginning of the last message.
> on the control button once. This
If you press and hold . on the control
function is useful for locating a desired button while MESSAGE END is lit, the
point in a long recording. messages are played back rapidly, and
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normal playback will start at the point you Adjusting the playback
release the button.
speed the DPC function
If the last message is long and you wish to
start playback at a later part of the message, Rear
press and hold > on the control button to
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.
Playing back a message

repeatedly
During playback, press and hold N/ENT Front
until 1 appears. The selected message
will be played back repeatedly.
To resume normal playback, press N/ENT v, V
again.
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.
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1 Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to during playback (page 43), or when the
ON. specified A-B section is played back
repeatedly (page 46), you cannot adjust the
2 If you wish to increase the playback playback speed.
speed, press v on the control button
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%.
3 If you wish to decrease the playback

speed, press V on the control button
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 N/ENT
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Changing the Playback Settings
Selecting the playback 2 Press v or V on the control button to
mode select Play Mode, and then press N/
ENT.

select 1, , ALL, 1,
N/ENT , or ALL, and then press
N/ENT.
MENU
v, V
You can select the playback mode in the 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
menu.
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode

when the IC recorder is in the stop or
playback mode.
displayed.
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1 A message is played back. To stop A-B Repeat playback:
Press x STOP.
Messages in one folder are played
back continuously. To change the segment specified for A-B
ALL All the messages are played back Repeat playback:
continuously. During A-B Repeat playback, press
(repeat) A-B again to specify a new
1 One message is played back
starting point A. Then specify a new
repeatedly.
finishing point B, as in step 2.
Messages in one folder are played
back repeatedly. P Note
You cannot specify the finishing point B
ALL All the messages are played back before the starting point A that has been set.
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:

Press N/ENT.
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Making the human voice The menu mode window will be
clearer the noise cut displayed.
function 2 Press v or V on the control button to
select Noise Cut, and then press N/
ENT.

x STOP
N/ENT
MENU
v, V
When the noise cut function is set to ON 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
in the menu, the distortion of very low and P Notes
high frequencies which are outside the The effect of the noise cut function may be
human voice range is reduced, therefore different depending on the condition of the
you can hear the human voice more clearly. recorded voice.
When you are using the built-in speaker, the
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode noise cut function does not work.
To cancel the noise cut function
playback mode.
Set Noise Cut to OFF in step 3.
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Selecting the sound effect 2 Press v or V on the control button to
select Effect, and then press N/ENT.
x STOP
v, V
select effect you want for the playback,
N/ENT and then press N/ENT.
MENU
., >
4 If you select Custom, you can press v

You can set the effect you want for the or V on the control button to adjust the
playback in the menu. sound level for each band.
Press . or > on the control button
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode to move to the band on the left or right.
playback mode. 5 Press N/ENT to close the custom
The menu mode window will be setting window.
displayed.
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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.
OFF The Effect function does not work.
P Notes
When you are using the built-in speaker, this
setting is invalid.
When the noise cut function is set to ON in
the menu, this setting is invalid.
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Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time
with an Alarm
2 Enter the alarm setting mode.
when the IC recorder is in the stop
mode.
displayed.
select Alarm, and then press N/
N/ENT ENT.
MENU
v, V
select New, and then press N/
You can sound an alarm and start playback ENT.
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.
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3 Set the alarm date and time. 2 Press v or V on the control button to
1 Press v or V on the control button to select the item you want to change, then
select Date, a day of the week, or press N/ENT.
Daily, and then press N/ENT.
2 When you select Date:
Set the year, month, day, hour, and select Edit, then press N/ENT.

minute in sequence, as described in
Step 4: Setting the Clock on 4 Select Date, a day of the week, or
page 13. Daily, then press N/ENT.
Executing..., then your settings are
displayed. 5 Set the date and time and press N/ENT.
When you select a day of the week Executing..., then your settings are
or Daily: displayed.
Press v or V on the control button to
set the hour, and then press N/ENT, 6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
press v or V on the control button to
set the minute, and then press N/ To cancel the alarm setting
ENT. Follow steps 1 and 2 of To change the
alarm setting. In step 3, select Cancel
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. and press N/ENT. Cancel Alarm? is
The setting process is finished and , displayed. Press v or V on the control
(alarm indicator) appears in the display button to select Execute, then press N/
window. ENT. The alarm will be cancelled and the
To change the alarm setting alarm indicator will disappear from the
display window.
1 Select Alarm - List in the menu, then
press N/ENT. To set the alarm pattern
The alarm list is displayed. 1 Select Alarm - Pattern in the menu,
then press N/ENT.
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2 Press v or V on the control button to When the clock has not been set or no
select Beep&Play, Beep or Play, messages are recorded, you cannot set the
then press N/ENT. alarm.
The alarm sounds even if you set Beep to
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. OFF in the menu (page 67).
If the alarm time comes during recording,
When the set date and time the alarm will sound after the recording is
comes finished. , will flash when the alarm time
comes.
At the set time, Alarm is displayed in the
If the alarm time comes while you are
display window and the alarm and the updating data, the alarm will be cancelled
selected message will be played back using automatically.
the selected alarm pattern. If more than one alarm time comes, only the
When the playback ends, the IC recorder first message will be played back with an
will stop automatically. (When the alarm alarm.
pattern is set to Beep&Play or Play, the Once the alarm is set, the alarm will not be
IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the cancelled, even after the message is played
back.
selected message.)
If the alarm time comes while another
To listen to the same message message is being played back with an alarm,
again the payback stops and the new message will
be played back.
Press N/ENT, and the same message will
If you divide a message you have set an
be played back from the beginning. alarm for, the alarm setting remains on only
the first part of the divided message.
To stop the alarm playback
If you delete a message on which you have
Press any button other than VOL +/ while set an alarm, that alarm will be also
the alarm sound is heard. If the HOLD cancelled.
function is activated, you can stop the alarm
playback by pressing any button.
P Notes
You can set only one alarm each one
message.
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Playback via Other Devices
Recording with other (stereo minijack) of other equipment
equipment using an audio connecting cable*.

Tape recorder, etc. 2 Press N/ENT to start playback and at
the same time set the connected
equipment to the recording mode.
i (headphone) jack A message from the IC recorder will be
recorded on the piece of equipment
connected.
x STOP 3 Press x STOP on the IC recorder and the

connected equipment at the same time to
stop recording.
N/ENT
* Optional audio connecting cables
(not supplied)
To the IC To the other
recorder equipment
RK-G139 Stereo Mini-plug
mini-plug (monaural)
(without (without
You can record the sound of the IC recorder resistor) resistor)
with other equipment.
Before you start recording, we recommend RK-G136 Stereo Stereo
mini-plug mini-plug
you to make trial recording first. (without (without
resistor) resistor)
1 Connect the i (headphone) jack of the
IC recorder to the audio input connector
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Editing Messages
Erasing All Messages in a Folder

select Erase All, and then press N/
ENT.
v, V
N/ENT
select Execute, and then press N/
MENU ENT.
Erasing... appears in the display
window and all messages in the selected
folder will be erased.
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. 5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode. To cancel erasing
The menu mode window will be Select Cancel in step 4, and then press
displayed. N/ENT.
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Moving a Message to a Different Folder
displayed.

select Move, and then press N/ENT.
The message to be moved will be played
x STOP back.
Editing Messages
N/ENT
MENU
v, V 4 Press v or V on the control button to

select the folder that you want to move
the message into, and then press N/
P Notes ENT.
When is displayed for the folder Executing... is displayed and the
indicator, you cannot move a message message is moved to the last position in
(page 72).
the destination folder.
You cannot move a message to a folder.
1 Select the message you want to move.

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

To cancel moving the message
Press x STOP before step 4.
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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 select Execute, and then press N/
ENT.
Editing Messages
Dividing... appears, a new number is
N/ENT added to the newer part of the divided
message, and the message numbers of
DIVIDE the following messages will be
incremented by one.
., >
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 Message 1 Message 2 Message 3
newer part of the divided message. By
dividing a message, you can easily find the f v
A Message is divided.
point from which you want to play back Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4
when you make a long recording such as at The message numbers are incremented.
a meeting. You can divide a message until
the total number of messages in the folder
reaches the maximum number allowed.
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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.
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Making Settings for the Menu
x STOP
v, V

select the setting that you want to set,
N/ENT and then press N/ENT.
MENU
., >

The menu mode window will be P Note
displayed. 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.
2 Press v or V on the control button to To exit the menu mode

select the menu item for which you want Press x STOP or MENU.
to make setting, and then press N/ENT.
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Menu Settings
Menu items Settings Operation mode
(a : the setting can be made/
: the setting cannot be made)
Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode
REC Mode ST, STSP, STLP, SP, LP a
Mic Sensitivity S-High , High , Low a a
LCF(Low Cut) ON, OFF a a
VOR ON, OFF a a
Noise Cut ON, OFF a a
Effect Pop, Rock, Jazz, Bass1, Bass2, a a
Custom, OFF
Easy Search ON, OFF a a
Play Mode 1, , ALL, 1, , a a
ALL
Display Elapsed Time, Remain Time, a a a
REC Date, REC Time
Alarm New, List, Pattern a
Protect Execute, Cancel a
Move (Folder to be moved) a a
Erase All Execute, Cancel a
Detail Menu a
Date&Time __y__m__d__:__ a
Time Display 12-Hour, 24-Hour a
Beep ON, OFF a
LED ON, OFF a
Backlight ON, OFF a
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Menu items Settings Operation mode
(a : the setting can be made/
: the setting cannot be made)
Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode
Language English, Espaol (Spanish), a
Franais (French)
USB Charge ON, OFF a
Auto Power Off 5min, 10min, 30min, 60min a
Select Input MIC IN, Audio IN a

SYNC REC ON, OFF a
Format Execute, Cancel a
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
REC Mode Sets the recording mode. 28
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. 29
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 31
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.
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VOR Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. 32
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. 47

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.
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Effect Sets the effect you want for the playback in the menu. 48
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 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. 42
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.
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Play Mode Sets the playback mode. 45
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.
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
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Alarm Sets the alarm. 50
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. 55
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. 54
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.
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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.
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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, Espaol (Spanish), Franais (French)
USB Charge Sets whether battery will be charged using a USB connection or 9
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*:
30min:
60min:
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Select Input Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the 36, 37
m (microphone) jack.
MIC IN*:
Select when you record messages using an external
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.
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Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer

When the IC recorder is connected to your System requirements for
computer, the IC recorder is recognized by your computer
the computer, and you can transfer data
between them. See System requirements on page 86.
Copying messages from the IC

recorder to your computer to
save them (page 74)
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 75)
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 78)
You can store image data or text data saved
on the computer temporarily in the IC
recorder.
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Connecting the IC recorder The IC recorder is recognized by the
to your computer 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
Computer connection support cable.

IC recorder
To USB port
1 Slide the USB lever on the back of the IC

recorder in the direction of the arrow, USB connection support
and insert the USB connector into the cable (supplied)
USB port of a running computer.
2 Make sure the IC recorder has been P Notes

recognized properly. If you connect more than two USB devices
On the Windows screen; open My to your computer, normal operation will not
Computer or Computer, and make be guaranteed.
sure that IC RECORDER has been Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or a
USB connection support cable other than the
recognized. supplied cable is not guaranteed.
On the Macintosh screen; make sure that A malfunction may occur depending on the
an IC RECORDER drive is displayed USB devices connected at the same time.
on the desktop.
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Before connecting the IC recorder to the Construction of folders and
computer, make sure that the battery is
inserted in the IC recorder.
files
It is recommended that you disconnect the If you connect the IC recorder to your
IC recorder from the computer when you are computer, you can see the structure of
not using the IC recorder connected to the
folders and files on the computer screen.
computer.
IC RECORDER
Folder for messages
recorded using the IC
recorder
VOICE
FOLDER01
FOLDER10
Folder transferred from

your computer
Conversation*1
MUSIC
POP
OLDIES*1
*2
*3
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The folders and files are displayed on the z Tips
computer screen as shown. You can change the folder name, title, artist
The folder indicators in the display window name, and/or file name using a computer.
of the IC recorder are as follows: The title or artist name, etc., registered in the
music files, can be displayed on the IC
: Folder for messages recorded using recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag
the IC recorder (They have been information using the software you use to
already made when you purchase make the music files on your computer.
the IC recorder.) You can display the information in sequence
by pressing v or V on the control button
: Folder transferred from a computer (page 76).
(They are displayed when music
files have been transferred from a P Notes

computer.) You cannot copy 511 or more folders
(except VOICE folders) or files to the root
directory that is located immediately below
P Note IC RECORDER on the computer. This is
You can record messages in up to 10 folders due to system limitations (for ICD-UX200
(FOLDER01-10) using the IC recorder. only).
If no title, or artist name has been registered
*1 The name of a folder in which music files Unknown will be displayed.
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.
*2 The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels
of folders copied to the IC recorder.
*3 If you copy music files separately, they are
classified as being in No Folder.
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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 Click and hold,
2 drag,
1 Connect the IC recorder to your 3 and then drop.
computer (page 71).
3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your
2 Copy messages or folders you want to computer (page 81).
save to your computer.
Drag and drop the messages or folders If you wish to create a CD, use a
you want from IC RECORDER to the commercially available CD burner software
local disc on your computer. 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.
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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 71).

You can copy music or other audio files 2 Copy the folder in which the music files
(MP3/WMA/AAC-LC*) from your are stored to the IC recorder.
computer to the IC recorder by dragging On the Windows screen using Explorer,
and dropping them, and you can then play and on the Macintosh screen using
them back on the IC recorder. Finder, drag and drop the folder onto the
IC recorder.
You can make an MP3/WMA/AAC-LC file The IC recorder can recognize up to 500
using a software application, etc., installed folders. You can copy up to 999 files to
on your computer. one folder and up to 5,000 files in total.
* For the file formats that can be played back 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your
using the IC recorder, see Specifications computer (page 81).
(page 86).
4 Press .

select the folder ( ) in which music
files are stored, and then press > on
the control button.
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6 Press v or V on the control button to Display when playing back a
select the music file you want to play. music file
Press v or V on the control button to check
7 Press N/ENT to start playback. the music file information during playback.
8 Press x STOP to stop playback.
The maximum playback time (tracks*),
when playing music files using the IC
recorder, is as follows.
: Folder name
48 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps : Title
ICD- 89 hr. 33 hr. 16 hr. : Artist name
UX200 15 min. 25 min. 40 min.
(1,338 (501 tracks) (250 tracks) : File name
tracks)
ICD- 178 hr. 67 hr. 33 hr.
UX300 40 min. (1,005 25 min. z Tip
(2,680 tracks) (501 tracks) You can change the folder name, title, artist
tracks)
name, and/or file name using a computer.
* 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.
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Enjoying the music files Playing back a message at a
more desired time with an alarm
You can start playback of a selected
Selecting the playback mode message at a desired time.
You can select the playback mode, such as For details, see page 50.
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.
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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 86.
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Using Voice Recognition Software
When voice recognition software (not Edition (not supplied) on your computer. To
supplied) is installed on your computer, you install Dragon NaturallySpeaking, your
can transcribe a message into a text file. computer should meet the specified system
requirements.
You can transcribe the following messages
Introducing the voice saved in your IC recorder or on your
computer;
recognition software
ST, STSP, STLP or SP recording mode
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a speech- messages (MP3 files)

recognition software application that allows 44.1/16/11 kHz 16-bit WAV/AAC-LC
you to recognize and transcribe your files saved on your computer
recorded voice in a message and convert it You cannot transcribe a message recording
the voices of more than one person.
into a text file.
For details on Dragon NaturallySpeaking,
refer to the operating instructions supplied Creating a user file adapted
with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. to your recorded speech
For information on using Dragon (Training)
NaturallySpeaking, refer to the
documentation supplied with the software. What is Training?
For the latest version and information on Before you can transcribe recorded
the availability of Dragon messages using Dragon NaturallySpeaking,
NaturallySpeaking in each region, please you must create a user file specifically
refer to the following home page: adapted to the sound of your recorded
http://www.nuance.com speech. This procedure is called training.
When training is complete, Dragon
P Notes NaturallySpeaking creates a user speech
You can use the transcribing feature only file containing information about your
when you have installed Dragon
NaturallySpeaking Select or Professional
recorded speech.
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Refer to the operating instructions or the sound of your breath in the recordings,
help supplied with Dragon enabling maximum recognition accuracy.
NaturallySpeaking, as some parts of
P Note
training are the same as those required for
Avoid recording in a noisy place, such as on a
dictating directly to the computer using a
subway platform, in order to obtain maximum
headset microphone. recognition accuracy.
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
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Disconnecting the IC Recorder from Your
Computer
Follow the procedures below; otherwise, 3 Make sure that the display of the IC
data may be damaged. recorder turns off.
1 Make sure that the operation indicator 4 Disconnect the IC recorder from the
does not light. USB port of the computer, and slide the
USB lever in the direction of the arrow to
2 Perform the following operation on your retract the USB connector.

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.
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Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)

USB connector of the IC recorder 1 Connect the USB AC adaptor (not
supplied) to an AC outlet.
USB AC adaptor 2 Slide the USB lever of the IC recorder

(not supplied) and connect the IC recorder to a USB AC
adaptor.
While the battery is charging, the
remaining battery indicator are displayed
You can charge the rechargeable battery by in an animation.
connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet Now you can use the IC recorder while
using an AC-U50AD USB AC adaptor (not changing the battery.
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
* This is an approximation for the time it takes
recorder for a certain time, it is to charge from no remaining battery power
recommended that you charge the battery to full battery power at room temperature. It
repeatedly until is displayed. varies depending on the remaining power
It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to and the condition of the battery. It also takes
fully charge exhausted battery.* more time if the temperature of the battery is
low, or if the battery is charged while you
P Note are transferring data to the IC recorder.
Your dealer may not handle some of the
optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information.
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Disconnecting the IC displayed for an extended period of time.
This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder.
recorder from the AC outlet Wait until the start-up display disappears
Follow the procedures below; otherwise, from the display window.
when the IC recorder contains data files, the While a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) is
being used, the remaining battery indicator
files may be damaged or become
does not appear in the display window.
unplayable.
1 If you are recording or playing back a

message, press x STOP to put the IC
recorder into the stop mode.
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
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Precautions
On power When you use the unit in an
Operate the unit only on 1.5 V or 1.2 V DC. environment where the unit is exposed
Use one NH-AAA rechargeable battery or to rain, snow, or humidity.
one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery. In circumstances where you get sweaty.
If you touch the unit with wet hands or
On safety if you put the unit in the pocket of
Do not operate the unit while driving, sweaty clothes, the unit may get wet.
cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. You may feel pain in your ears if you use
the headphones when the ambient air is
On handling
very dry. This is not because of a
Do not leave the unit in a location near
malfunction of the headphones, but
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
because of static electricity accumulated
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
in your body. You can reduce static
shock.
electricity by wearing non-synthetic
Should any solid object or liquid fall into
clothes that prevent the emergence of
the unit, remove the battery and have the
static electricity.
unit checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further. On noise
Be careful not to allow water to splash on Noise may be heard when the unit is
the unit. The unit is not water-proof. In placed near an AC power source, a
particular, be careful in the following fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone
situations. during recording or playback.
When you have the unit in your pocket Noise may be recorded when an object,
and go to the bathroom, etc. such as your finger, etc., rubs or scratches
When you bend down, the unit may the unit during recording.
drop into the water and may get wet.
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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.
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Specifications
System requirements Pre-Installed
Operating systems: P Notes

Windows 7 Ultimate Operation is not guaranteed if any operating
system other than those indicated on the left
Windows 7 Professional
(Windows 98 or Linux, etc.) is used.
Windows 7 Home Premium
64 bit versions of Windows XP are not
Windows 7 Home Basic
supported.
Windows 7 Starter
For the latest version information and
Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1
compatibility with your operating system,
or higher please access the support home page for the
Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1 IC recorder:
or higher U.S.A.:
Windows Vista Home Premium Service
http://www.sony.com/recordersupport
Pack 1 or higher
Canada:
Windows Vista Home Basic Service
http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
Pack 1 or higher
Windows XP Media Center Edition http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
2005 Service Pack 3 or higher Hardware environment:
Windows XP Media Center Edition Port: USB port
2004 Service Pack 3 or higher
Sound board: Sound cards compatible
Windows XP Media Center Edition
Service Pack 3 or higher with any of the supported Microsoft
Windows XP Professional Service Pack Windows operating systems
3 or higher P Note
Windows XP Home Edition Service The following systems are not supported:
Pack 3 or higher
Operating systems other than the ones
Windows 2000 Professional Service indicated on the left
Pack 4 or higher
Personally constructed computers or
Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.6) operating systems
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Upgraded operating systems
Multi-boot environment *1 The playback of MP3 files recorded using
Multi-monitor environment the IC recorder is also supported. Not all
encoders are supported.
When you are using Windows
2000 Professional Bit rate and sampling frequencies*2 for
WMA files
Install the driver using
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps*3, VBR
SonyRecorder_Driver.exe in the IC Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
recorder.
*2 WMA Ver. 8 Class2A is compatible,
Design and specifications however, MBR (Multi Bit Rate), Lossless,
Professional, and Voice are not supported.
IC recorder section This IC recorder cannot play back DRM
protected contents. Not all encoders are
Capacity (User available capacity) supported.
ICD-UX200: 2 GB *3 The NoiseSubstitution function is not
(approx. 1.79 GB = 1,928,822,784 Byte) supported, therefore, playback becomes
ICD-UX300: 4 GB simple playback with 32 kbps bit rate.
(approx. 3.59 GB = 3,860,922,368 Byte)
A part of the memory capacity is used as a Bit rate and sampling frequencies for
management area. AAC-LC files*4
Bit rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR
Frequency range Sampling frequencies:
ST: 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
STSP: 40 Hz - 15,000 Hz
STLP: 60 Hz - 7,500 Hz *4 This IC recorder cannot play back DRM
SP: 60 Hz - 10,000 Hz protected contents. Not all encoders are
LP: 60 Hz - 3,400 Hz supported.
Bit rate and sampling frequencies for
MP3 files*1
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling frequencies:
16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
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General Mass (JEITA)*5
Approx. 58 g (2 oz) including NH-AAA
Speaker rechargeable battery
Approx. 16 mm (21/32 in.) dia.
Input/Output *5 Measured value by the standard of JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information
Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)
Technology Industries Association)
input for plug in power, minimum input
level 0.9 mV, 3 kilohms or lower Supplied accessories
impedance microphone See page 7.
Headphone jack (minijack, stereo)
output for 8 ohms - 300 ohms headphones Optional accessories
USB connector Active speaker SRS-M50
High-Speed USB compatible Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10,
ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P,
Playback speed control (DPC)
ECM-TL1
+100% to 50% (MP3) Audio connecting cable RK-G136, RK-G139
0% to 50% (WMA/AAC-LC) Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2K
Power output USB AC adaptor AC-U50AD
Battery charger BCG-34HS2KA
90 mW
Power requirements Your dealer may not handle some of the above
One NH-AAA rechargeable battery (supplied): listed optional accessories. Please ask the
1.2 V DC dealer for detailed information.
One LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (not
supplied): 1.5 V DC Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Operating temperature
5C - 35C (41F - 95F)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting
parts and controls) (JEITA)*5
36.6 mm 98.5 mm 14.6 mm
(1 1/2 in. 4 in. 19/32 in.)
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Maximum recording time*6*7
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.
ST mode STSP mode STLP mode SP mode LP mode

ICD-UX200 22 hr. 33 hr. 89 hr. 133 hr. 535 hr.
15 min. 25 min. 15 min. 55 min. 45 min.
ICD-UX300 44 hr. 67 hr. 178 hr. 268 hr. 1,072 hr.
40 min. 40 min. 5 min. 25 min.
(hr.: hours/min.: minutes)
*6 When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the battery
with a new one in the midst of recording. For details on the battery life, see page 90.
*7 The maximum recording time varies if you record messages in mixed recording mode.
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Battery life*1
When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery
Recording ST*2 STSP*3 STLP*4 SP*5 LP*6 Music file
mode (128 kbps/
44.1 kHz)
Recording Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 12 hr. Approx. 14 hr.
30 min. 30 min.
Playback*7 Approx. 20 hr. Approx. 20 hr. Approx. 22 hr. Approx. 21 hr. Approx. 21 hr. Approx. 20 hr.
through 30 min. 30 min. 30 min.
speaker
Playback Approx. 42 hr. Approx. 43 hr. Approx. 49 hr. Approx. 50 hr. Approx. 53 hr. Approx. 43 hr.
using the 30 min. 30 min. 30 min. 30 min.
headphones
When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery

Recording ST*2 STSP*3 STLP*4 SP*5 LP*6 Music file
mode (128 kbps/
44.1 kHz)
Recording Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 12 hr. Approx. 15 hr. Approx. 12 hr. Approx. 15 hr.
30 min.
Playback*7 Approx. 26 hr. Approx. 27 hr. Approx. 29 hr. Approx. 28 hr. Approx. 30 hr. Approx. 27 hr.
through 30 min. 30 min. 30 min. 30 min.
speaker
Playback Approx. 63 hr. Approx. 67 hr. Approx. 75 hr. Approx. 75 hr. Approx. 83 hr. Approx. 67 hr.
using the 30 min.
headphones
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*1 The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony. The battery life may
shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder.
*2 ST: Stereo high quality recording mode
*3 STSP: Stereo standard recording mode
*4 STLP: Stereo long play recording mode
*5 SP: Monaural standard play recording mode
*6 LP: Monaural long play recording mode
*7 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 15
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem
persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work.
Symptom Remedy
The IC recorder cannot be Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of POWER for
turned off. more than 2 seconds when the IC recorder is stopped (page 12).
The IC recorder cannot be The power to the IC recorder is off. Slide the HOLD/POWER
turned on. switch in the direction of POWER for more than 1 second
(page 12).
The IC recorder is powered When you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation
off automatically. 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 68).
Display does not disappear. Remove the protective film on the display window before you use
Display appears blurred. the IC recorder.
The IC recorder does not The battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 9).
operate. The battery is weak (page 11).
The power to the IC recorder is off. Slide the HOLD/POWER
switch in the direction of POWER for more than 1 second
(page 12).
The HOLD function is activated. Slide the HOLD/POWER switch
towards the center (page 17).
No sound comes from the The volume is turned down completely (page 22).
speaker. Headphones are plugged in (page 42).
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Symptom Remedy
Sound comes from the If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the
speaker even when the sound may come from the speaker. Unplug the headphones, and
headphones are plugged in. then insert them securely.
The operation indicator does LED is set to OFF. Display the menu and set LED to ON
not light. (page 67).
Memory Full is displayed The memory is full. Erase some of the messages (page 26) or
and you cannot start erase all the messages after you store them on your computer.
recording.
File Full is displayed and 99 messages have been recorded in the selected folder or 990
you cannot operate the IC messages (when there are 10 folders) in total have been recorded.
recorder. Therefore you cannot record another message, or move a message.
Erase some of the messages (page 26) or erase all the messages
after you store them on your computer.
Recording is interrupted. The VOR function is activated. Set VOR to OFF in the menu
(page 32).
Troubleshooting
Noise is heard. An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or
scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was
recorded.
The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source, a
fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback.
Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording.
Clean the plug.
The i (headphones) plug is dirty. Clean the plug.
Recording level is low. Mic Sensitivity (microphone sensitivity) is set to Low .
Display the menu and set Mic Sensitivity to High or
S-High (page 29).
The VOR function does not The synchronized recording function is activated (page 37). Set
work. SYNC REC to OFF in the menu (page 69).
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Symptom Remedy
You cannot divide a You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a
message. message.
If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot divide a
message in that folder. 99 messages have been recorded in the
selected folder. Erase some of the messages (page 26) or erase
all the messages after you store them on your computer.
The synchronized recording function is activated (page 37). Set
SYNC REC to OFF in the menu (page 69).
You may not be able to divide a message at the beginning or at the
end of the message because of system limitations.
You cannot divide or move a message other than the one recorded
using the IC recorder (MP3/WMA/AAC-LC file transferred from
a computer).
If you divide a message frequently, the unit may become unable to
divide the message further.
When recording from other Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the
equipment, the input level is m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume
too strong or not strong level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder.
enough.
Playback speed is too fast or The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Slide the DPC (SPEED
too slow. CTRL) switch to OFF or press v or V on the control button to
adjust the speed in DPC again (page 43).
--:-- is displayed. You have not set the clock (page 13).
--y--m--d or --:-- is The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the
displayed on the REC Date message when the clock was not set.
display.
There are fewer menu items The menu items displayed are different depending on the
displayed in the menu mode. operation modes (stop mode, playbak mode and recording mode)
(page 60).
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Symptom Remedy
The battery life is short. The battery life on page 90 is based on playback with the volume
level set to 15. The battery life may shorten depending on the
operation of the IC recorder.
There is no battery power Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the battery is consumed
remaining after you have left slightly. The battery life in this case varies depending on humidity
the battery inserted for long or other environmental conditions. If you do not intend to use the
time without using the IC IC recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended that
recorder. you turn the power off (page 12) or remove the battery. Moreover,
if you set Auto Power Off to a short span in the menu (page 68),
you can prevent the battery from being consumed due to
forgetting to turn the IC recorder off.
There is no battery power Once the battery is full charged, it is not recharged automatically,
remaining when you even if you leave the IC recorder connected to the USB AC
disconnect the IC recorder adaptor. You can use the IC recorder while it is connected to the
from the USB AC adaptor USB AC adaptor, but charge it again after disconnecting it.
after you have left the IC
recorder connected for long
Troubleshooting
time, fully charged.
The charging indicator is not You are not using a rechargeable battery or are using a battery
displayed. other than a rechargeable battery (alkaline battery, manganese
battery, etc.)
Rechargeable battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity.
USB Charge of Detail Menu is set to OFF in the menu. To
charge the battery using your computer, set it to ON.
When playing back messages using the built-in speaker, you
cannot charge the battery.
The charging indicator A rechargeable battery other than an NH-AAA model or a battery
disappears in the middle of other than a rechargeable battery (alkaline battery, manganese
charging. battery, etc.) has been inserted.
The rechargeable battery has deteriorated.
When playing back messages using the built-in speaker, you
cannot charge the battery.
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Symptom Remedy
or is The environmental temperature is out of the range for charging.
flashing instead of the Charge the battery in an environment with a temperature of 5 C -
remaining battery indicator. 35 C.
The battery life of the You are using the rechargeable battery in an environment with a
rechargeable battery is short. temperature of under 5 C. Charge the battery in an environment
with a temperature of 5 C - 35 C.
The IC recorder has not been used for a certain time. Charge and
discharge the rechargeable battery using the IC recorder several
times.
Replace the old one with new rechargeable battery.
The remaining battery indicator is displayed only for a short time,
however, the rechargeable battery is not charged completely. It
takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge exhausted
battery.
The changed menu setting If the battery is removed just after the menu setting is changed, the
does not function. menu setting may not function.
You cannot charge the When you connect the IC recorder to a computer which is not
battery by connecting the IC running, the battery will not be charged.
recorder to your computer. Even if the computer is on, and the computer is in a mode of
reduced operation (standby or sleep), you cannot charge the
battery.
USB Charge of Detail Menu is set to OFF in the menu. To
charge the battery using your computer, set it to ON.
Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it.
Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements
other than those described on page 86.
It takes a long time for the IC If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, it
recorder to start. may take longer for the IC recorder to start. This is not a
malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display
disappears.
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Symptom Remedy
The IC recorder does not Take out the battery and insert it again (page 9).
operate correctly.
The IC recorder does not You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the
operate. computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the
memory (page 69).
The IC recorder is not Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it.
recognized by your Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the
computer. supplied USB connection support cable. Connect the IC recorder
A folder/file cannot be directly to your computer or use the supplied USB connection
transferred from your support cable.
computer. Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements
other than those described on page 86.
Depending on the USB port position, the IC recorder may not be
recognized. If this happens, try another port.
The file transferred from The file format may differ from those that can be played back
your computer cannot be using the IC recorder (MP3/WMA/AAC-LC).
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played back.
The computer cannot start. If you reboot the computer with the unit connected to the
computer, the computer may freeze or may not start properly.
Disconnect the unit from the computer and reboot the computer
again.
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Error Messages
Error message Cause/Remedy

Low Battery Level You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder
because of insufficient battery power. Prepare a new battery to
replace the current one.
Low Battery Battery is exhausted. Replace the old battery with a new one. Or
charge the rechargeable battery or replace the old rechargeable
battery with a new one.
Memory Full The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient.
Erase some messages before recording.
File Full When there are already 99 messages in the selected folder or the
total number of the file stored in the IC recorder becomes
maximum, you cannot record a new message. Erase some
messages before recording a message.
File Damaged You cannot play or edit messages, because the data of the selected
file is damaged.
Format Error The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer because
there is no copy of the control file required for operation. Format
the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu.
Process Error The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then re-
insert the battery.
Save a backup copy of your data and format the IC recorder using
the menu.
Set Date&Time Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm.
No File The selected folder does not have any messages. You cannot
move a message or set the alarm, etc., because of this.
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Already Set The selected message has already been set for alarm playback.
Select the other message.
You set the alarm to play back a message at a date and time
previously set on another message. Change the alarm setting.
Past Date/Time You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and
set the appropriate date and time.
No Setting If you have not set the alarm, the alarm list will not be displayed.
Make the alarm setting for New.
Settings are Full You can set up to 30 alarms. Cancel unwanted alarms.
File Protected The selected message is protected and is now a Reading only
file. You cannot erase it. Cancel the protection on the IC recorder
or cancel Read only on your computer to edit the message using
the IC recorder.
Unknown Data This data is not in a file format that is supported by the IC
recorder. The IC recorder supports MP3 files (.mp3), WMA files
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(.wma), and AAC-LC files (.m4a). See Design and
specifications on page 87.
You cannot play back copyright protected files.
Invalid Operation You cannot move a message or divide a message, because there is
more than one folder that has files with same name. Change the
file names.
A message in the folder cannot be moved or divided.
You cannot divide messages not recorded using the IC recorder.
New Message The maximum recording message/music file size is 1 GB. When
the recording message/music file size exceeds the maximum size
limit, exceeded recording is recorded as a new message.
Change Folder If there are no MP3 files in the folder, no folders are displayed
in the display window, therefore, the folder setting will be
changed.
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System Error A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the
battery and re-insert it.
Invalid when Noise Cut is When the Noise Cut is set to ON in the menu, the setting of
ON the Effect menu does not work. Cancel the noise cut setting.
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System Limitations
There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not
malfunctions of the IC recorder.
Symptom Cause/Remedy
You cannot record messages If you record messages in a mixture of ST, STSP, STLP, SP and
up to the maximum LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum ST
recording time. mode recording time to the maximum LP mode recording time.
The sum of the number on the counter (elapsed recording time)
and the remaining recording time may be less than the IC
recorders maximum recording time.
You cannot display or play If you have transferred music files using your computer, those
back music files in order. 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.
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A message/music file is The message/music file has reached the maximum size limit (1
automatically divided. GB), therefore it is automatically divided.
You cannot enter lower-case Depending on the combination of the characters used for the
characters. folder name that was made on your computer, those characters
may change to all capitals.
s is displayed in place of A character which cannot be displayed on the IC recorder has
a folder name, title, artist been used. Using your computer, replace it with one which can be
name, or file name. displayed on the IC recorder.
You cannot specify the You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point
finishing point B. A that has been set.
When you set A-B Repeat Depending on the files, the set positions may move.
playback, the set positions
move a little.
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Display Window Guide
Display when stopped or recording C Remaining recording time indication
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.
D Operation mode indicator
A Elapsed time/Remaining time/ Displays the following, depending on
Recording date and time indication the current operation mode
B ( ) Folder name/ Message : stop
title name/ Artist name/ File : playback
name indication : recording
Press v or V of the control button to : recording standby/recording
display a folder name, message title, pause
artist name, and file name in sequence. : recording with the VOR
function
: recording pause with the
VOR function (flashing)
If you press z REC/PAUSE to pause
recording when VOR is set to ON
in the menu, only flashes.
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: Synchronized recording : Unknown
: Flashes while synchronized F Selected message number/Total number
recording is set to pause. of messages in the folder
: review/fast backward, cue/ G Microphone sensitivity indicator
fast forward
Displays the microphone sensitivity.
: going backward/forward
: Recorded with the further high
continuously
recording level.
E Recording mode indicator : Recorded with the high recording
Displays the recording mode set using level.
the menu when the IC recorder is in the : Recorded with the low recording
stop mode, and displays the current level.
recording mode when the IC recorder is H Protect indicator
in the playback or recording mode.
Appears when protection is set for a
: Standard play stereo recording
message.
mode with high quality sound
I Alarm indicator
: Standard play stereo recording
Appears when the alarm is set for a
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mode
: Long play stereo recording mode message.
: Standard play monaural recording J LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator
mode Appears when LCF(Low Cut) is set
: Long play monaural recording to ON in the menu.
mode K Battery indicator
Displays the following when a file is When a dry battery is used, the
transferred from the computer. indicator shows the remaining battery
: MP3 files transferred power.
: WMA files transferred While charging the rechargeable battery
: AAC-LC files transferred an animation appears.
Displays the following when the IC
recorder cannot get the recording mode
information.
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Display during playback
L Noise cut/Effect
Displays the Noise Cut or Effect
setting in the menu.
: Noise Cut
: Pop
: Rock
: Jazz
: Bass1
: Bass2
: Custom
M Repeat playback
: Appears when one message is
played back repeatedly.
: Appears when messages in one
folder are played back repeatedly.
: Appears when all the messages
are played back repeatedly.
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Index
A Erase all ...................................................54
AAC-LC files ..........................................87 Erasing ....................................................26
A-B Repeat .............................................46 Error messages ........................................98
Adjusting the volume ........................23, 34
F
Alarm ..........................................50, 60, 66
Folder ....................................18, 22, 55, 72
Alkaline battery ......................................90
H
B
HOLD ......................................................17
Battery life ..............................................90
HOLD/POWER switch .....................12, 17
Built-in microphones ..............................19
I
C
Index to parts and controls
Connecting the IC recorder to your
Display window ................................102
computer .................................................71
Front ......................................................8
Copying messages ..................................74
Rear .......................................................8
Copying music files ................................75
Cue/Review .............................................42 L
D LCF (Low Cut Filter) ..................31, 60, 62
LP ....................................29, 60, 62, 89, 90
Dividing a message ...........................34, 57
DPC (Digital Pitch Control) ...................43 M
E Maintenance ............................................85
Menu
Easy Search .................................42, 60, 64
Alarm ............................................60, 66
Editing messages ....................................54
Auto Power Off .............................61, 68
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Backlight .......................................60, 68 Monitoring the recording ........................34
Beep ..............................................60, 67 Moving a message .......................55, 60, 66
Date&Time ...................................60, 67 MP3 files .................................................87
Detail Menu ..................................60, 67
Display ..........................................60, 65
N
Easy Search ..................................60, 64 Noise .......................................................84
Effect ............................................60, 64 Noise Cut .....................................47, 60, 63
Erase All .......................................60, 66 P
Format ...........................................61, 69 Pause recording .......................................20
Language ......................................61, 68 Playback ............................................22, 42
LCF(Low Cut) ..............................60, 62 Playback modes ...........................45, 60, 65
LED ..............................................60, 67 Precautions ..............................................84
Making settings ..................................59
Menu settings ......................................60 R
Mic Sensitivity ..............................60, 62 Rechargeable battery ...........................9, 90
Move .............................................60, 66 Recharging the battery ..............................9
Noise Cut ......................................60, 63 Recording ..........................................18, 28
Play Mode .....................................60, 65 Recording from a telephone ....................37
Protect ...........................................60, 66 Recording from other equipment ............37
REC Mode ....................................60, 62 Recording mode ..........................28, 60, 62
Select Input ...................................61, 69 Recording time ........................................89
SYNC REC ...................................61, 69 Recording with an external microphone .36
Time Display ................................60, 67 Recording with other equipment .............53
USB Charge ..................................61, 68 Remaining battery indicator ....................11
VOR ..............................................60, 63 Review ....................................................20
Microphone sensitivity ...............29, 60, 62
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S
Selecting the sound effect ...........48, 60, 64
Setting the clock .....................................13
Setting the language ....................15, 61, 68
SP ....................................29, 60, 62, 89, 90
Specifications ..........................................86
ST ....................................29, 60, 62, 89, 90
STLP ...............................29, 60, 62, 89, 90
STSP ...............................29, 60, 62, 89, 90
Synchronized recording ..............38, 61, 69
System Limitations ............................... 101
T
Troubleshooting ......................................92
U
USB AC adaptor .....................................82
USB Memory ..........................................78
V
Voice recognition software .....................79
VOR (Voice Operated Recording) ..32, 60,
63
W
WMA files ..............................................87
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Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows
Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other
countries.
Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon, Dragon
NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak are trademarks
and/or registered trademarks of Nuance
Communications Inc., and/or its affiliates in the
United States and/or other countries.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders. Furthermore, and are
not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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Display when playing back the messages

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Other Recording Operations