Sony ICD-UX200F User Manual

4-156-548-11(1)© 2009 Sony CorporationICD-UX200/UX300/UX300FIC RecorderOperating InstructionsGetting StartedBasic OperationsOther Recording Operations

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

100GBBattery lifeWhen using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteryWhen using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteryRecording modeST*2STSP*3STLP*4SP*5LP*

101GBAdditional Information*1The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony. The battery life may shorten depending on how

102GBTroubleshootingTroubleshootingBefore taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have m

103GBTroubleshootingSound comes from the speaker even when the headphones are plugged in.• If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback,

104GBThe VOR function does not work.• The synchronized recording function is activated (page 36). Set “SYNC REC” to “OFF” in the menu (page 79).• Duri

105GBTroubleshootingThere are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode.• The menu items displayed are different depending on the operation modes (s

106GBThe charging indicator disappears in the middle of charging.• A rechargeable battery other than an NH-AAA model or a battery other than a recharg

107GBTroubleshootingYou cannot charge the battery by connecting the IC recorder to your computer.• When you connect the IC recorder to a computer whic

108GBThe IC recorder does not operate correctly.• Take out the battery and insert it again (page 9).The IC recorder does not operate.• You may have fo

109GBTroubleshootingError MessagesError message Cause/RemedyLow Battery Level • You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder becaus

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

110GBAlready Set • The selected message has already been set for alarm playback. Select the other message.• You set the alarm to play back a message a

111GBTroubleshootingChange Folder • If there are no MP3 files in the folder, no folders are displayed in the display window, therefore, the folder s

112GBSystem LimitationsThere are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder.Sympt

113GBTroubleshootingDisplay Window GuideDisplay when stopped or recordingA Elapsed time/Remaining time/Recording date and time indicationB ( ) Folder

114GB: Synchronized recording : Flashes while synchronized recording is set to pause.: review/fast backward, cue/fast forward: going backward/forward

115GBTroubleshootingDisplay during playbackL Noise cut/EffectDisplays the “Noise Cut” or “Effect” setting in the menu.: Noise Cut: Pop: Rock: Jazz: Ba

116GBIndexAAAC-LC files ...97A-B Repeat ...44Adjusting the volume ..

117GBLLCF (Low Cut Filter) ...30, 69, 71LP ...28, 69, 71, 99, 100MMaintenance ...

118GBRRechargeable battery ...9, 100Recharging the battery ...9Recording ...

119GBTrademarks• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United St

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.Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Русский (Russian)

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..

2GBFor customers in EuropeDisposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with se

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 OperationsListeningP Note• Before playback starts, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power.To start playback1 Press .2 Press v or V on the cont

22GBTo stop playback5 Press N/ENT.Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (

23GBBasic OperationsOther operationsDisplay when playing back the messagesA File informationPress v or V on the control button to check the file infor

24GBB Counter informationYou can select the display mode in the menu (page 74).Elapsed time: Elapsed playback time of one messageRemaining time: The r

25GBBasic OperationsErasingP Notes• Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.• Before erasing a message, exit HOLD mode and turn on th

26GBTo cancel erasingErasing another messageProceed with the same steps again from the beginning.Erasing a part of one messageDivide the message into

27GBOther Recording OperationsOther Recording OperationsChanging the Recording SettingsSelecting the recording modeYou can select the recording mode i

28GBTo record with better sound quality, select the ST or STSP mode.The recording mode is set to “ST” when you purchase the IC recorder.P NoteYou cann

29GBOther Recording Operations2 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 bu

3GBNotice for the customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in the countries applying EU directivesThe manufacturer of

30GBCutting out low frequency – the LCF functionWhen you set the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to “ON” in the stop or recording mode, you cut out a lo

31GBOther Recording OperationsStarting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR functionYou can set the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) f

32GBTo cancel the VOR functionSet “VOR” to “OFF” in step 3.P NoteThe VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set “Mic Sensitivity” in the me

33GBOther Recording OperationsOperating during RecordingMonitoring the recordingIf you connect the supplied stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jac

34GB1 Press DIVIDE during recording.“Dividing...” appears on the display and the new message number is added at the point you pressed the button. The

35GBOther Recording OperationsRecording via Other DevicesRecording with an external microphone1 Connect an external microphone to the m (microphone) j

36GBRecording sound from a telephone or a cell phoneYou can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type electret condenser microphone (not supplied) to record soun

37GBOther Recording Operationsm (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorde

38GB8 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.9 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.“ ” flashes and the IC recorder enters the recording pause mode.10 Sta

39GBOther Recording Operations4 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 Connec

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

40GBOther Playback OperationsChanging the Playback MethodConvenient playback methodsListening with better sound quality• To listen with the headphones

41GBOther Playback Operationsnormal playback will start at the point you release the button. • If the last message is long and you wish to start playb

42GB1 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

43GBOther Playback OperationsChanging the Playback SettingsSelecting the playback modeYou can select the playback mode in the menu.1 Press MENU to ent

44GBPlaying 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

45GBOther Playback OperationsMaking the human voice clearer – the noise cut functionWhen the noise cut function is set to “ON” in the menu, the distor

46GBSelecting 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

47GBOther Playback OperationsP Notes• When you are using the built-in speaker or listening to the FM radio, this setting is invalid.• When the noise c

48GBPlaying 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

49GBOther 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

5GBPlaying Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ...48Playback via Other Devices ...51Recording

50GB2 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

51GBOther Playback OperationsPlayback via Other DevicesRecording with other equipmentYou can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment.

52GBEditing MessagesErasing All Messages in a FolderP NoteIf the selected folder contains a protected message, you cannot erase the message.1 Select t

53GBEditing MessagesMoving a Message to a Different FolderP Notes• When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicator, you cannot move a message (page 82)

54GBWhen 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

55GBEditing MessagesDividing a Message into TwoYou can divide a message during playback, so that the message is divided into two parts and a new messa

56GBP 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

57GBListening to the FM RadioListening to the FM RadioTuning in an FM Radio Station(for ICD-UX300F only)The headphone cord is an FM antenna, therefore

58GB4 Press . or > on the control button repeatedly to tune in a station or press and hold . or > on the control button until the frequency digi

59GBListening to the FM Radio2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Audio Output,” and then press N/ENT.3 Press v or V on the control button

6GBDisconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet ...93Precautions ...

60GB2 Press v or V on the control button to select “DX/LOCAL,” and then press N/ENT.3 Press v or V on the control button to select “DX” or “LOCAL,” an

61GBListening to the FM RadioPresetting FM Radio Stations AutomaticallyYou can preset up to 30 FM radio stations automatically using the preset menu.1

62GBTo stop the automatic presettingPress x STOP. The preset numbers stored until you press the x STOP button remain in memory.Switching the scanning

63GBListening to the FM Radio2 Press v or V on the control button to select “Scan Sensitivity,” and then press N/ENT.3 Press v or V on the control but

64GBPresetting FM Radio Stations ManuallyYou can preset up to 30 FM radio stations in the IC recorder’s memory.1 Tune in the station you want to prese

65GBListening to the FM RadioListening to a Preset Radio Station1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode when the IC recorder is stopped.The menu mode wind

66GBErasing Preset FM Radio StationsThe display in the display window may be different from the actual one in some regions.1 Press MENU to enter the m

67GBListening to the FM RadioThe preset number will be changed to “P - -.”

68GBAbout the Menu FunctionMaking Settings for the Menu1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.The menu mode window will be displayed.2 Press v or V on th

69GBAbout the Menu FunctionMenu SettingsMenu items Settings Operation mode(a : the setting can be made/— : the setting cannot be made)StopmodePlayback

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

70GBScan Sensitivity* High(SCAN H), Low(SCAN L)—— —a—Audio Output* Headphones, Speaker—— —aaDetail Menua—— ——Date&Time _ _ y _ _ m _ _ d _ _ : _ _

71GBAbout the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See pageREC ModeSets the recording mode.ST*:Stereo high-quality recording modeSTSP

72GBVORSets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function.ON:Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is heard, elim

73GBAbout the Menu FunctionEffectSets the effect you want for the playback in the menu.Pop:Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals.Rock:Emphasizes hi

74GBPlay ModeSets the playback mode.1:A message is played back.*:Messages in one folder are played back continuously.ALL:All the messages are played b

75GBAbout the Menu FunctionAlarmSets the alarm.New*:To set the alarm, select “New” and set the date, time or day of the week or choose daily for playb

76GBFM Radio**The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. 57Auto Preset**Scans automatically for available frequencies. The stations will be stored in m

77GBAbout the Menu FunctionDetail MenuDate&TimeSets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence.13Time DisplaySets the clo

78GBBacklightTurns 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

79GBAbout the Menu FunctionSelect InputSelects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the m (microphone) jack.MIC IN*:Select when you

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

80GBUtilizing Your ComputerUsing the IC Recorder with Your ComputerWhen the IC recorder is connected to your computer, the IC recorder is recognized b

81GBUtilizing 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

82GB• 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

83GBUtilizing Your ComputerThe folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown.The folder indicators in the display window of the IC r

84GBCopying 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

85GBUtilizing Your ComputerCopying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them BackYou can copy music or other audio files (MP3

86GB6 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

87GBUtilizing Your ComputerEnjoying the music files more Selecting the playback modeYou can select the playback mode, such as playback of one music fi

88GBUsing the IC Recorder as USB Memory – Data Storage FunctionWhen the IC recorder is connected to your computer directly or using a USB connection s

89GBUtilizing Your ComputerUsing Voice Recognition SoftwareWhen voice recognition software (not supplied) is installed on your computer, you can trans

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

90GB• Refer to the operating instructions or the help supplied with Dragon NaturallySpeaking, as some parts of training are the same as those required

91GBUtilizing Your ComputerDisconnecting the IC Recorder from Your ComputerFollow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged.1 Make sure tha

92GBAdditional InformationUsing a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)You can charge the rechargeable battery by connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet u

93GBAdditional InformationDisconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outletFollow the procedures below; otherwise, when the IC recorder contains data f

94GBPrecautionsOn 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

95GBAdditional InformationOn maintenanceTo clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner.If

96GBSpecificationsSystem requirementsOperating systems:– Windows Vista® Ultimate Service Pack 1 or higher– Windows Vista® Business Service Pack 1 or h

97GBAdditional InformationWhen you are using Windows® 2000 ProfessionalInstall the driver using “SonyRecorder_Driver.exe” in the IC recorder.Design an

98GBGeneralSpeakerApprox. 16 mm dia.Input/Output• Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)– input for plug in power, minimum input level 0.9 mV, 3 kilohms o

99GBAdditional InformationMaximum recording time*6*7The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.ST mode STSP mode STLP mode SP mode LP