Sony ICD-SX20 Manuel utilisateur

3-259-112-11(1)

IC Recorder

ICD-SX20/SX30/SX40

Operating Instructions

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Notice for users

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

license agreement.

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

• The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD-SX20/SX30/SX40.

You cannot connect other IC recorders.

Information

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

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES

RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT.

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mentioned in each case in this manual.

The “Digital Voice Editor” uses software modules as shown below:

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

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

Step 2: Setting the Clock ...................................................................................... 8

Basic Operations

Recording Messages ............................................................................................ 10

Tips for Using the Built-in Microphone ................................................... 13

Using Convenient Functions while Recording ....................................... 14

Recording with an External Microphone or Other Equipment .................... 16

Recording with an External Microphone................................................. 16

Recording from Other Equipment ............................................................ 16

Recording with Other Equipment ............................................................ 17

Playing Back Messages ....................................................................................... 18

Using the Display Window ................................................................................ 23

Selecting the Display Mode ............................................................................... 26

Turning off the Display............................................................................... 28

Various Ways of Playback

Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound

— Digital Voice Up function ..................................................................... 29

Adjusting the Playback Speed

— DPC (Digital Pitch Control) ................................................................. 30

Adding a Bookmark ............................................................................................ 32

Playing Back the Specified Section Repeatedly — A-B Repeat .................... 33

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Editing Messages

Adding a Recording ............................................................................................ 34

Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message ...................... 34

Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback ................................ 35

Erasing Messages ................................................................................................ 36

Erasing Messages one by one .................................................................... 36

Erasing All Messages in a Folder .............................................................. 38

Dividing a Message into Two/Combining Messages .................................... 39

Dividing a Message ..................................................................................... 39

Combining Messages .................................................................................. 41

Moving Messages to a Different Folder ........................................................... 42

Adding Priority Mark(s)

— Priority Mark Function .......................................................................... 43

Adding Priority Mark(s) in the Stop Mode ............................................. 43

Adding Priority Mark(s) during Playback .............................................. 44

Other Functions

Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ........................... 45

Turning off the OPR Indicator (LED) ............................................................... 49

Preventing Accidental Operation — HOLD Function ................................... 50

Using an Adding Recording .............................................................................. 51

Changing the Settings — MENU ...................................................................... 52

Using the ”Digital Voice Editor“ Software ...................................................... 55

Additional Information

Precautions ........................................................................................................... 57

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 58

Error Messages of the IC Recorder ........................................................... 61

System Limitations ...................................................................................... 63

Specifications ....................................................................................................... 64

Index to Parts and Controls ............................................................................... 65

Index ...................................................................................................................... 67

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BGetting Started

Step 1: Installing the Batteries

1Slide and lift the battery compartment lid.

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

polarity, and close the lid.

If the battery compartment lid is

accidentally detached, attach it

as illustrated.

Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time,

or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a

certain period of time. Please refer to steps 3 to 6 in “Step 2: Setting the

Clock” on pages 8 and 9 to set the date and time.

Using on house current (excluding the Korean and the

People’s Republic of China models)

Connect the AC power adaptor AC-E30HG (not

supplied) to the DC IN 3V jack of the unit and to

the wall outlet. Do not use any other AC power

adaptor. Polarity of the plug

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Getting Started

Replacing the Batteries

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

Notes

•Do not use manganese batteries for this unit.

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

remove the exhausted ones. Otherwise, the display may show the clock setting

display or incorrect date and time when you re-insert the batteries. In this

case, set the date and time again. The recorded messages and alarm setting,

however, will remain.

•Do not charge dry batteries.

•When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to

prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Battery remain indication

:Replace both of the two batteries with new ones.

: The unit will stop operation.

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

(Recording mode:) ST (Stereo) SP LP

In continuous recording: Approx. 11 hours Approx. 14 hours Approx. 16.5 hours

In continuous playback: Approx. 9.5 hours Approx. 13.5 hours Approx. 15 hours

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

level

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

Note on the “ACCESS” message

The unit is accessing data while

“ACCESS“ appears in the display

window or the OPR indicator flashes in

orange. While accessing, do not remove

the batteries or AC adaptor (excluding

the Korean and the People’s Republic of

China models). Doing so may damage

the data.

Note

If the unit is required to process excessive amount of data, “ACCESS” may be

displayed for an extended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the unit.

Wait until the message disappears before starting operation.

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Step 2: Setting the Clock

You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and

time.

Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the first time,

or when you insert batteries after the unit has been without batteries for a

certain period of time. In this case, proceed from step 4.

1Turn the jog lever toward

MENU.

The menu mode will be displayed in

the display window.

Press the jog lever up or down

(>/.) to select “SET DATE”.

3Press the jog lever (x•B).

The date and time setting window is

displayed. The year digits will flash.

4Set the date.

1Press the jog lever up or down

(>/.) to select the digits of

the year.

Jog lever

Press the center

(x•B).

Press up (>).

Press down (.).

Turn toward MENU.

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Getting Started

2Press the jog lever (x•B).

The month digits will flash.

3Set the month and day in

sequence, then press the jog lever

(x•B).

The hour digits will flash.

5Set the time.

1Press the jog lever up or down

(>/.) to select the digits of

the hour.

2Press the jog lever (x•B).

The minute digits will flash.

3Set the minute.

4Press the jog lever (x•B).

The menu mode will be

displayed again.

Note

If you do not press the jog lever

(x•B) for more than one minute,

the clock setting mode is cancelled

and the window will return to

normal display.

6Turn the jog lever toward

MENU.

The window will return to normal

display.

1 If the unit is left unused for more than 3

seconds in the stop mode after the clock

is set, the display will show the current

time (page 26).

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BBasic Operations

Recording Messages

You can record the maximum of 99 messages in each of the three (A, B,

and C) folders. You can record messages in the following three ways:

•Add a recording behind the last recorded message

•Add a recording to a previously recorded message (page 34)

•

Add an overwrite recording

(page 35)

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

message.

Meet Mr. Brown at

2 p.m. tomorrow.

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

Don’t forget

to call Mary

Make remittance

at ABC bank

9:00, November 4

Send a card to

Miss Smith

Message 3 Message 4

Recorded after the last

recorded message

Maximum recording time

The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. You can

record messages for the maximum recording time in a single folder.

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

ICD-SX20 1hr 25 min. 4 hr 20 min. 11 hr 35 min.

ICD-SX30 2 hr 50 min. 8 hr 50 min. 23 hr 40 min.

ICD-SX40 5 hr 50 min. 17 hr 50 min. 47 hr 35 min.

* ST: Stereo recording mode (hr: hours/min.: minutes)

** SP: Standard play recording mode (monaural sound)

***LP: Long play recording mode (monaural sound)

Notes

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

recording mode, see page 53.

•

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

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

varies depending on the conditions of use.

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

adaptor (not supplied) (excluding the Korean and the People’s Republic of

China models).

•Depending on the areas, available models may differ.

Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Blank space

Message 1 Message 2

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