Sony ICD-UX300 User Manual

4-181-875-11(1)© 2009 Sony CorporationIC RecorderOperating InstructionsPrinted in ChinaICD-UX200/UX300Getting StartedBasic OperationsOther Recording O

10GBWhile the battery is charging, “Connecting” and the battery indicator are displayed in an animation.3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your compute

100GBSystem Error • A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the battery and re-insert it.Invalid when Noise Cut is ON• When the “Nois

101GBTroubleshootingSystem LimitationsThere are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC

102GBDisplay Window GuideDisplay when stopped or recordingA Elapsed time/Remaining time/Recording date and time indicationB ( ) Folder name/ Message

103GBTroubleshooting: Synchronized recording : Flashes while synchronized recording is set to pause.: review/fast backward, cue/fast forward: going ba

104GBDisplay during playbackL Noise cut/EffectDisplays the “Noise Cut” or “Effect” setting in the menu.: Noise Cut: Pop: Rock: Jazz: Bass1: Bass2: Cus

105GBIndexAAAC-LC files ...87A-B Repeat ...46Adjusting the volume ..

106GBBacklight ...60, 68Beep ...60, 67Date&Time ...

107GBSSelecting the sound effect ...48, 60, 64Setting the clock ...13Setting the language ...

108GBTrademarks• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United St

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11GBGetting StartedP NoteIf the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page

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12GBStep 3: Turning the IC Recorder OnTurning the power onSlide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 1 second. The IC recor

13GBGetting StartedStep 4: Setting the ClockYou need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time.Clock setting display appe

14GBThe menu mode window will be displayed.2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N/ENT.3 Press v or V on the co

15GBGetting StartedStep 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display WindowYou can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder nam

16GBYou can select the following languages.English, Español (Spanish), Français (French)

17GBGetting StartedPreventing Accidental Operation (HOLD)Locking the buttonsSlide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “HOLD.”“HOLD” will appear

18GBBasic OperationsRecordingP Note• Before making a recording, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power.Selecting a folder1 Press to display the folder

19GBBasic OperationsStarting to recordTo stop recordingNote while accessingThe IC recorder is recording data and saving it in memory when “Accessing..

2GBOwner's RecordThe model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment. Record these numb

20GBOther operationsz Tips• Messages recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files.• You can record up to 99 messages in each folder.•

21GBBasic Operations

22GBListeningP Note• Before playback starts, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power.To start playback1 Press .2 Press v or V on the control button to se

23GBBasic OperationsTo stop playback5 Press N/ENT.Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OF

24GBOther operationsDisplay when playing back the messagesA File informationPress v or V on the control button to check the file information during pl

25GBBasic OperationsB Counter informationYou can select the display mode in the menu (page 65).Elapsed time: Elapsed playback time of one messageRemai

26GBErasingP Notes• Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.• Before erasing a message, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power.Selectin

27GBBasic OperationsTo cancel erasingErasing another messageProceed with the same steps again from the beginning.Erasing a part of one messageDivide t

28GBOther Recording OperationsChanging the Recording SettingsSelecting the recording modeYou can select the recording mode in the menu when the IC rec

29GBOther Recording OperationsTo record with better sound quality, select the ST or STSP mode.The recording mode is set to “ST” when you purchase the

3GBNotice for the customers in CanadaThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.For the customers in the USA and CanadaRECYCLING N

30GB2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Mic Sensitivity,” and then press N/ENT.3 Press v or V on the control button to select “S-High ,”

31GBOther Recording OperationsCutting out low frequency – the LCF functionWhen you set the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to “ON” in the stop or record

32GBStarting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR functionYou can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function to “ON” when the I

33GBOther Recording OperationsTo cancel the VOR functionSet “VOR” to “OFF” in step 3.P NoteThe VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set “

34GBOperating during RecordingMonitoring the recordingIf you connect the supplied stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack before you start, you ca

35GBOther Recording Operations1 Press DIVIDE during recording.“Dividing...” appears on the display and the new message number is added at the point yo

36GBRecording via Other DevicesRecording with an external microphone1 Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) jack when the IC recorder i

37GBOther Recording OperationsRecording sound from a telephone or a cell phoneYou can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type electret condenser microphone (no

38GBm (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 sync

39GBOther Recording Operations8 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.9 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.“ ” flashes and the IC recorder enters the r

4GBTable of ContentsGetting StartedStep 1: Checking the Contents of the Package ...7Index to parts a

40GB4 Press v or V on the control button to select “OFF,” and then press N/ENT.5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.6 Connect other equipment to the I

41GBOther Recording Operations* Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied)P NoteWhen recording from other equipment, the microphone sensitivity c

42GBOther Playback OperationsChanging the Playback MethodConvenient playback methodsListening with better sound quality• To listen with the headphones

43GBOther Playback Operationsnormal playback will start at the point you release the button. • If the last message is long and you wish to start playb

44GB1 Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to “ON.”2 If you wish to increase the playback speed, press v on the control button when the IC recorder is in

45GBOther Playback OperationsChanging the Playback SettingsSelecting the playback modeYou can select the playback mode in the menu.1 Press MENU to ent

46GBPlaying back a specified section repeatedly – A-B Repeat1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify the starting point A.“A-B B?” is display

47GBOther Playback OperationsMaking the human voice clearer – the noise cut functionWhen the noise cut function is set to “ON” in the menu, the distor

48GBSelecting the sound effectYou can set the effect you want for the playback in the menu.1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is

49GBOther Playback OperationsP Notes• When you are using the built-in speaker, this setting is invalid.• When the noise cut function is set to “ON” in

5GBPlaying Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ...50Playback via Other Devices ...53Recording

50GBPlaying Back a Message at a Desired Time with an AlarmYou can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time.You can ha

51GBOther Playback Operations3 Set the alarm date and time.1 Press v or V on the control button to select “Date,” a day of the week, or “Daily,” and t

52GB2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Beep&Play,” “Beep” or “Play,” then press N/ENT.3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.When the

53GBOther Playback OperationsPlayback via Other DevicesRecording with other equipmentYou can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment.

54GBEditing MessagesErasing All Messages in a FolderP NoteIf the selected folder contains a protected message, you cannot erase the message.1 Select t

55GBEditing MessagesMoving a Message to a Different FolderP Notes• When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page 72)

56GBWhen you move a message to another folder, the original message in the previous folder will be deleted.5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.To can

57GBEditing MessagesDividing a Message into TwoYou can divide a message during playback, so that the message is divided into two parts and a new messa

58GBP 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 n

59GBAbout the Menu FunctionAbout the Menu FunctionMaking Settings for the Menu1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.The menu mode window will be display

6GBIndex ...105Trademarks ...108

60GBMenu SettingsMenu items Settings Operation mode(a : the setting can be made/— : the setting cannot be made)Stop mode Playback mode Recording modeR

61GBAbout the Menu FunctionLanguage English, Español (Spanish), Français (French)a——USB Charge ON, OFFa——Auto Power Off 5min, 10min, 30min, 60mina——Se

62GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See pageREC ModeSets the recording mode.ST*:Stereo high-quality recording modeSTSP:Stereo standard record

63GBAbout the Menu FunctionVORSets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function.ON:Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when

64GBEffectSets the effect you want for the playback in the menu.Pop:Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals.Rock:Emphasizes high and low ranges for a

65GBAbout the Menu FunctionPlay ModeSets the playback mode.1:A message is played back.*:Messages in one folder are played back continuously.ALL:All th

66GBAlarmSets the alarm.New*:To set the alarm, select “New” and set the date, time or day of the week or choose daily for playback.List:A list of date

67GBAbout the Menu FunctionDetail MenuDate&TimeSets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence.13Time DisplaySets the clo

68GBBacklightTurns the backlight in the display window on or off.ON*:The backlight in the display window lights up for approx. 10 seconds.OFF:The back

69GBAbout the Menu FunctionSelect InputSelects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the m (microphone) jack.MIC IN*:Select when you

7GBGetting StartedGetting StartedStep 1: Checking the Contents of the PackageIC Recorder (1)Remove the film on the display window before you use the I

70GBUtilizing Your ComputerUsing the IC Recorder with Your ComputerWhen the IC recorder is connected to your computer, the IC recorder is recognized b

71GBUtilizing Your ComputerConnecting the IC recorder to your computer1 Slide the USB lever on the back of the IC recorder in the direction of the arr

72GB• Before connecting the IC recorder to the computer, make sure that the battery is inserted in the IC recorder.• It is recommended that you discon

73GBUtilizing Your ComputerThe folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown.The folder indicators in the display window of the IC r

74GBCopying Messages from the IC Recorder to Your Computer to Save ThemYou can save messages or folders by copying them from the IC recorder to your c

75GBUtilizing Your ComputerCopying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them BackYou can copy music or other audio files (MP3

76GB6 Press v or V on the control button to select the music file you want to play.7 Press N/ENT to start playback.8 Press x STOP to stop playback.The

77GBUtilizing Your ComputerEnjoying the music files more Selecting the playback modeYou can select the playback mode, such as playback of one music fi

78GBUsing the IC Recorder as USB Memory – Data Storage FunctionWhen the IC recorder is connected to your computer directly or using a USB connection s

79GBUtilizing Your ComputerUsing Voice Recognition SoftwareWhen voice recognition software (not supplied) is installed on your computer, you can trans

8GBIndex to parts and controlsFrontA Operation indicatorB Built-in microphones (stereo)C Display windowDx STOP buttonEz REC (record)/PAUSE buttonF Con

80GB• Refer to the operating instructions or the help supplied with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, as some parts of training are the same as those required

81GBUtilizing Your ComputerDisconnecting the IC Recorder from Your ComputerFollow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged.1 Make sure tha

82GBAdditional InformationUsing a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)You can charge the rechargeable battery by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet u

83GBAdditional InformationDisconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outletFollow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data f

84GBPrecautionsOn powerOperate the unit only on 1.5 V or 1.2 V DC. Use one NH-AAA rechargeable battery or one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery.On safe

85GBAdditional InformationOn maintenanceTo clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.If

86GBSpecificationsSystem requirementsOperating systems:– Windows® 7 Ultimate– Windows® 7 Professional– Windows® 7 Home Premium– Windows® 7 Home Basic–

87GBAdditional Information– Upgraded operating systems– Multi-boot environment– Multi-monitor environmentWhen you are using Windows® 2000 Professional

88GBGeneralSpeakerApprox. 16 mm (21/32 in.) dia.Input/Output• Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)– input for plug in power, minimum input level 0.9 mV,

89GBAdditional InformationMaximum recording time*6*7The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.ST mode STSP mode STLP mode SP mode LP

9GBGetting StartedStep 2: Recharging the BatteryRemove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder.Connect the IC recorder to a runn

90GBBattery lifeWhen using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteryWhen using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteryRecording modeST*2STSP*3STLP*4SP*5LP*6

91GBAdditional Information*1The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony. The battery life may shorten depending on how y

92GBTroubleshootingTroubleshootingBefore taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have ma

93GBTroubleshootingSound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in.• If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback,

94GBYou cannot divide a message.• You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message.• If 99 messages have been recorded in a f

95GBTroubleshootingThe 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

96GB“” or “” is flashing instead of the remaining battery indicator.• The environmental temperature is out of the range for charging. Charge the batte

97GBTroubleshootingThe IC recorder does not operate correctly.• Take out the battery and insert it again (page 9).The IC recorder does not operate.• Y

98GBError MessagesError message Cause/RemedyLow Battery Level • You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of insufficien

99GBTroubleshootingAlready Set • The selected message has already been set for alarm playback. Select the other message.• You set the alarm to play ba