Sony ICD-SX850 User Manual

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-82(1)

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)10GB Repeat playback indicator : Appears when one message is played back repeatedly. : Appears when messages in

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)100GBUsing the Supplied Digital Voice Editor SoftwareWhat You Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor SoftwareThe 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)101GBUtilizing Your Computerthe IC recorder using the computer. You can also save messages saved on your compute

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)102GBSystem requirementsTo use the supplied software, your computer must meet the operating system requirements 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)103GBUtilizing Your ComputerInstalling the softwareInstall the Digital Voice Editor software on your computer’s 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)104GBAfter installing, the Microsoft DirectX module is also installed depending on the operation system of your 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)105GBUtilizing Your Computer4 Select [Digital Voice Editor], then click [Install].Follow the instructions on th

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)106GB6 When the [InstallShield Wizard Complete] window appears, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now]

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)107GBUtilizing Your ComputerReferring to the help lesFor details on each operation, refer to the help les. He

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)108GBUsing the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage DeviceWhen the IC recorder is connected to your computer image 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)109GBTroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingBefore taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)11GB Remaining recording time indicationDisplays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds.If

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)110GBSymptom RemedyThe operation indicator does not light.“LED” is set to “关” (page 90). Display the menu and se

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)111GBTroubleshootingSymptom RemedyNoise is heard. An object, such as your nger, etc., accidentally rubbed or sc

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)112GBSymptom Remedy“--:--” is displayed. You have not set the clock (page 18).“--y--m--d” or ” --:--” is displa

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)113GBTroubleshootingSymptom RemedyWhile you are charging the batteries, no animation of the battery indicator is

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)114GBSymptom RemedyThe changed menu setting does not function.If the batteries are removed just after the menu s

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)115GBTroubleshootingSymptom RemedyThe le transferred from your computer cannot be played back.The le format ma

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)116GBDigital Voice EditorRefer to the Help les of the Digital Voice Editor software, too.Symptom RemedyThe Digi

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)117GBTroubleshootingSymptom RemedyPlayback sound from the computer is low./No sound is emitted from the computer

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)118GBSymptom RemedyThe software ‘hangs’ when the Digital Voice Editor software starts up.Do not disconnect the c

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)119GBTroubleshootingError messagesError message Cause/Remedy电池电量低 You cannot format the memory or erase all the 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)12GBIf you press  (record/pause) to pause recording when “VOR” is set to “开” in the menu, only “ ” ashes.   : 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)120GBError message Cause/Remedy请设置日期时间 Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm.添加/覆盖设定关闭 “添加/覆盖” in 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)121GBTroubleshootingError message Cause/Remedy操作失败 If the selected le is an LPCM le or an MP3 le, you cannot 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)122GBSystem limitationsThere are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)123GBTroubleshootingSymptom Cause/RemedyWhen you divide a message during recording, the recording is interrupted

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)124GBAdditional InformationUsing a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)You can charge the rechargeable batteries by co

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)125GBAdditional InformationWhen you use the IC recorder for the rst time, or after you have not used the IC rec

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)126GBDuring recording (the operation indicator lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the operation indica

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)127GBAdditional InformationWhen you bend down, the unit may drop into the water and may get wet. When you use th

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)128GBSpecicationsIC recorder sectionCapacity (User available capacity)ICD-SX750:2 GB (approx. 1.9 GB =2,047,737

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)129GBAdditional InformationInput/OutputMicrophone jack (minijack, stereo)input for plug in power, minimum input 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)13GBGetting StartedGetting StartedStep 1: Preparing a Power SourceRemove the lm on the display window before yo

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)130GBIndexAA-B Repeat ...57Adding an Overwrite

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)131GBIndexIIndex to Parts and ControlsDisplay window ...9Fro

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)132GBMessage number ...9Monitoring the recording ...

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)133GBIndexUUSB AC adaptor ...124USB charging ...

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-82(1)134GBTrademarksMicrosoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Media, Outlook, DirectX and logos are trademarks or re

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)135GBIndex

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-82(1)

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)14GBWhen you use the IC recorder for the rst time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a certain per

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)15GBGetting StartedTipsYou can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet u

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)16GBBattery life*1When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteriesRecording Playback*2 through speakerPlayback usin

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)17GBGetting Started*1  The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony. The battery li

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)18GBSetting the clock after recharging batteries1 Press  or  to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)19GBGetting StartedSetting the clock using the menuWhile the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can set the cl

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)2GBWARNINGDo not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)20GB5 Press  (stop) to return to the display of the stop mode.TipsPress  /MENU to return to the previous opera

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)21GBGetting Started1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.The menu mode window will be displayed.2 Pre

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)22GBStep 4: Preparations Required before RecordingRecording at a meetingSet “录音水平” to “高  ” or “较高  ” in the men

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)23GBGetting StartedSound sourceTripod (not supplied)Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software)Se

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)24GBTo obtain maximum recognition accuracy, hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is about 2 - 3cm from th

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)25GBGetting StartedTurning the power oSlide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode. “HO

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)26GBRecordingRecording Messages                         1 Select a folder. Press  /MENU to display the folder 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)27GBRecordingWhen you press and hold  (record/pause), the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode.The new m

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)28GBTo Do thispause recording*Press  (record/pause).During recording pause, the operation indicator ashes in r

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)29GBRecordingWhen the DIRECTNL switch is set to “OFF”When the DIRECTNL switch is set to “ON”Selecting the Record

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)3GBTable of ContentsChecking the Contents of  the Package ...

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)30GBor LPEC. We recommend this codec for recording only when the sound quality is important, such as when record

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)31GBRecordingMP3 192k : Stereo (44.1 kHz/192 kbps, MPEG1 Layer3) You can record with high-quality stereo sound.M

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)32GBICD-SX850LPCM 44/16 mode LPCM 22/16 mode MP3 192k mode6 hr. 25 min. 12 hr. 50 min. 47 hr. 30 min. MP3 128k

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)33GBRecording1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.The menu mode window will be displayed.2 Press  o

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)34GBManual Recording Mode             /MENUWhen you set “录音水平” to “手动”, you can adjust the recording level

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)35GBRecordingOVER indicatorAdjust the maximum level of the sound to about –12 dB.Press and hold  or  to change

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)36GBSetting the Input Level Automatically to Prevent Sound Distortion – the Limiter Function, /MENUDuring t

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)37GBRecordingRecording a Few Seconds in Advance, before Starting to Record – the Pre-Recording Function, /MENU

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)38GB3 Press  or  to select “提前录音”, then press .4 Press  or  to select “开”, then press .5 Press  (sto

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)39GBRecording7 Press and hold  (record/pause) to enter the recording standby mode.Sounds for the last 0 to 5 s

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)4GBRecording from Other Equipment...49To record using the synchronized recording function ...

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)40GBCutting out Low Frequency – the LCF Function, /MENUWhen you set the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to “开

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)41GBRecordingStarting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound – the VOR Function, /MENUYou can set th

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)42GBThe recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)43GBRecordingPress DIVIDE/ during recording.An animation appears on the display and the new message number is a

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)44GBAdding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message   , /MENUWhen “添加/覆盖” in the menu is set to “添加”, 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)45GBRecording4 Press  (stop) to exit the menu mode.5 When the message to be added is played back, press  (re

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)46GBAdding an Overwrite Recording during Playback   , /MENUWhen “添加/覆盖” in the menu is set to “覆盖”, you ca

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)47GBRecording3 Press  or  to select “覆盖”, then press .4 Press  (stop) to exit the menu mode.5 When the m

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)48GBRecording with an External MicrophoneStereo microphoneTo the (microphone) jack, TipBefore you start 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)49GBRecordingRecording sound from a telephone or a cell phoneYou can use the supplied telephone recording microp

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)5GBCopying Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them  Back ...

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)50GBTipBefore you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first.To record using the synchronize

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)51GBRecording8 Press  (record/pause) to start recording.“   ” ashes and the IC recorder enters the recording 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)52GB5 Press  (stop) to exit the menu mode.6 Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder i

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)53GBPlaybackPlaybackPlaying Back Messages                       1 Select a folder. Press  /MENU. Press  or 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)54GBTipDuring playback you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent ope

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)55GBPlaybackWhen messages are played back to the end of the last messageWhen you play back or fast play back to 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)56GBPlaying back a message repeatedlyDuring playback, press and hold  until “1” appears. The selected message 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)57GBPlayback2 Press  or  to select “播放模式”, then press .3 Press  or  to select “1,” “ ,” “ALL,” “ 1,” “

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)58GBTo resume normal playbackPress .To stop A-B Repeat playbackPress  (stop).To change the segment specied f

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)59GBPlayback1 Slide the DPC switch to “ON.”2 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.The menu mode window

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)6GBChecking the Contents of the PackageIC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before you use th

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)60GB2 Press  or  to select “音效”, then press .3 Press  or  to select the bass sound you want for the play

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)61GBPlaybackWhen you are using the built-in speaker, the Noise Cut function does not work.During playback set th

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)62GBAdjusting the Playback Sound by Amplifying Inaudible Sound – the Digital Voice Up Function, /MENUWhen y

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)63GBPlaybackTo cancel the Digital Voice Up function Set “V-UP” to “关” in step 3.Adding a Bookmark, /MENUDIVI

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)64GBDuring playback or stop, press and hold DIVIDE/ (bookmark) at the position you want to add a bookmark.A boo

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)65GBPlaybackRecording with Other EquipmentTo record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connec

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)66GBTipBefore you start recording, we recommend you to make trial recording first.NoteYour dealer may not handle

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)67GBPlayback1 Select the message you want to play back with an alarm.2 Enter the alarm setting mode. Press an

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)68GBWhen the set date and time comesAt the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds while “闹铃” is dis

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)69GBPlaybackTo cancel the alarm settingFollow steps 1 and 2 of “To change the alarm setting.” In step 3, select 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)7GBIndex to Parts and ControlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.Front Built-in microphone

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)70GBEditing MessagesErasing MessagesYou can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder a

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)71GBEditing MessagesTo erase another messageProceed with the same steps again from the beginning.To erase a part

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)72GB3 Press  or  to select “全部删除”, then press .“确定全部删除?” appears.4 Press  or  to select “是”, then press

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)73GBEditing Messages1 Select the message you want to move.2 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.The m

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)74GBDividing a Message into TwoDIVIDE, You can divide a message during playback, so that the message is divide

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)75GBEditing MessagesNotesYou need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. For more inf

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)76GBAdding Priority Mark(s) – the Priority Mark FunctionA-B/You can add priority marks ( ) to important messages

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)77GBEditing MessagesPreventing Accidental Operation – the HOLD functionTo prevent accidental operation, slide t

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)78GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMaking Settings for the Menu1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.The m

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)79GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu settingsMenu items Settings Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/ 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)8GB*1  When you use your IC recorder outdoors, attach the supplied wind screen to the IC recorder so that the wi

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)80GBMenu items Settings Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/  : the setting cannot be made)Stop modeP

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)81GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See page录音模式 Sets the recording mode.MP3 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)82GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See page录音水平 Sets the microphone sensitivity. 低   :To record dictati

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)83GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageVOR Sets the VOR (Voice Operated

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)84GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageV-UP A low-level portion of a recorded message can be amplif

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)85GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See page播放模式 Sets the playback mode.1: A 

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)86GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See page删除书签 The bookmark of the selected message will be cancelled.

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)87GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See page详细菜单LIMITER Sets the input level

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)88GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See page选择输入模式Selects the external input to be recorded that is conn

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)89GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See page格式化 Sets the formatting of the dr

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)9GB Elapsed time/Remaining time/Recorded date and time indication Folder name/Message title/Artist name/File n

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)90GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageLED Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)91GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageUSB充电 Sets whether batteries will

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)92GBUtilizing Your ComputerWhat You Can Do Using the ComputerYou can do the following when you connect the IC re

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)93GBUtilizing Your ComputerSystem requirements for your computerTo use your computer with the Digital Voice Edit

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)94GBConnecting the IC recorder to your computerYou can transfer the IC recorder data onto your computer by conne

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)95GBUtilizing Your ComputerDisconnecting the IC recorder from your computerFollow the procedures below; otherwis

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)96GBTo copy a folder (Drag and drop) Click and hold, drag, and then drop.Copying Files from Your Computer to

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)97GBUtilizing Your Computer1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 94).On the Windows screen; open “My

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)98GBConstruction of folders and lesThe folders and les are displayed on the computer screen as shown.The folde

ICD-SX750/SX850/SX950  4-157-612-81(1)99GBUtilizing Your Computer*1 The name of a folder in which music files are stored will be displayed on the IC r