Sony ICD-UX81 User Manual

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(2)

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)10GBOperation mode indicatorDisplays the following, depending on the current operation mode : stop :

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)100GBSymptom RemedyThe charging indicator is not displayed.You are not using rechargeable battery. Rech

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)101GBTroubleshootingSymptom RemedyThe changed menu setting does not function.If the battery is removed

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)102GBSymptom RemedyIt takes a long time for the IC recorder to start.If the IC recorder is required to

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)103GBTroubleshootingError messagesError message Cause/RemedyBATTERY LOWER-LEVEL You cannot format the m

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)104GBError message Cause/RemedySET DATE&TIME Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm.NO

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)105GBTroubleshootingSystem limitationsThere are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)106GBAdditional InformationUsing a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)USB connector of the IC recorderUSB AC

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)107GBAdditional Information* This is an approximation for the time it takes to charge from no remaining

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)108GBDuring recording (the operation indicator lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the operati

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)109GBAdditional InformationOn noiseNoise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source,

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)11GB Folder name/ Message title name/ Artist name/ File name indicationPress  or  of the contro

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(2)110GBSpecicationsIC recorder sectionCapacity (User available capacity)ICD-UX71/UX71F:1 GB (approx. 986

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)111GBAdditional InformationGeneralSpeakerApprox. 10 mm dia.Power output90 mWInput/OutputMicrophone jack

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)112GBIndexAA-B Repeat ...44Adjusting

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)113GBIndexMMaintenance...109MenuALARM ...

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)114GBRRechargeable battery...13, 15Recording from a telephone ...

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(2)115GBIndexTrademarksMicrosoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered trademarks or tr

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(2)

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)12GBRemaining battery/Charging indicatorWhen a dry battery is used, the indicator shows the remaining

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)13GBGetting StartedGetting StartedStep 1: Preparing a Power SourceRemove the lm on the display window

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)14GBWhen you use the IC recorder for the rst time, or after you have not used the IC recorder for a ce

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)15GBGetting StartedIf “USB CHARGE” in the “DETAIL MENU” menu is set to “OFF,” you cannot charge the bat

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)16GBRecording modeSTLP*5SP*6Recording Approx. 16 hr. 30 min.Approx. 15 hr.Playback*2 through speakerApp

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)17GBGetting StartedRecording modeLP*7Music le (128 kbps/ 44.1 kHz)Recording Approx. 16 hr. –Playback*2

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)18GBContinued directly from “Step 1: Preparing a Power Source”1 Press  or  on the control button to

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)19GBGetting StartedSetting the clock using the menuWhile the IC recorder is in the stop mode, you can s

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)2GBFor customers in EuropeDisposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the Euro

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)20GBTipsPress /MENU to return to the previous operation.You can set the time display for the clock to

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(2)21GBGetting Started1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.The menu mode window will be display

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)22GBTurning the IC Recorder On or OWhen you are not using the IC recorder, you can prevent the battery

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)23GBRecording/Playback MessagesRecording/Playing Back Messages Recording MessagesENT ,  (headphone

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)24GB3 Press  (stop) to stop recording.The IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)25GBRecording/Playback MessagesTo Do thispause recording*Press  (record/pause).During recording pause,

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)26GBSelecting the recording mode, ENT/MENUYou can select the recording mode in the menu when the IC r

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)27GBRecording/Playback MessagesST : High-quality stereo recording mode (44.1 kHz/192 kbps)You can reco

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)28GBSetting the microphone sensitivity, ENT/MENUYou can set the microphone sensitivity in the menu wh

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)29GBRecording/Playback MessagesCutting out low frequency – the LCF function , ENT/MENUWhen you set th

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)3GBThe recorded music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permi

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)30GBStarting to record automatically in response to sound – the VOR function, /MENUENTYou can set t

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)31GBRecording/Playback MessagesThe recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording p

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)32GBPress DIVIDE during recording.“DIVIDING …” appears on the display and the new message number is add

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)33GBRecording/Playback MessagesRecording with an external microphoneStereo microphoneTo the (micropho

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)34GBNoteIf “SELECT INPUT” is not displayed, set it in the menu (page 68).Recommended microphonesYou can

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)35GBRecording/Playback MessagesRecording from other equipmentTape recorder, etc.To the (microphone) j

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)36GB3 Press  or  on the control button to select “SYNC REC,” and then press ENT.4 Press  or  on t

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)37GBRecording/Playback Messages NotesDuring synchronized recording, you cannot divide a message (page 3

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)38GB7 Press  or  on the control button to select “AUDIO IN,” and then press ENT.8 Press  (stop) to

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)39GBRecording/Playback MessagesPlaying Back Messages HOLD (headphone) jackVOL +, – , /MENU A

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)4GBTable of ContentsChecking the Contents of the Package ...

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)40GBTipDuring playback you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadve

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)41GBRecording/Playback MessagesSearching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review)To search forward

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)42GBTo Do thisstop at the current position (Playback Pause function)Press  (stop) or . To resume pla

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)43GBRecording/Playback MessagesSelecting the playback mode, ENT/MENUYou can select the playback mode

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)44GB1 A message is played back.Messages in one folder are played back continuously.ALL All the messages

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)45GBRecording/Playback MessagesAdjusting the playback speed – the DPC function , ENT/MENU DPC (SP

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)46GBSelecting the sound eect, ENT/MENUYou can set the eect you want for the playback in the menu. H

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)47GBRecording/Playback MessagesNOISE CUT Reduces distortion to make the human voice clearer. POP Stress

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)48GB1 Connect the  (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (stereo minijack)

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)49GBRecording/Playback MessagesPlaying Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm , ENT/MENUYo

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)5GBPlaying Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ...49Edit

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)50GB3 Set the alarm date and time.Press  or  on the control button to select “DATE,” a day of the

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)51GBRecording/Playback MessagesNotesYou can set only one alarm.When the clock has not been set or no me

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)52GBEditing MessagesErasing MessagesYou can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)53GBEditing Messages4 Press  or  on the control button to select “EXECUTE,” and then press ENT.“ERAS

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)54GB3 Press  or  on the control button to select “ERASE ALL,” and then press ENT.4 Press  or  on

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)55GBEditing Messages1 Select the message you want to move.2 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu m

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)56GBDividing a Message into TwoDIVIDE, You can divide a message during playback, so that the message

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)57GBEditing MessagesNotesYou need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. For

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)58GBPreventing Accidental Operation – the HOLD functionTo prevent accidental operation, slide the HOLD

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)59GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionUtilizing the Menu FunctionMaking Settings for the Menu, /MENUENT1 P

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)6GBPresetting FM Radio Stations Automatically ...90Swi

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)60GB3 Press  or  on the control button to select the setting that you want to set, and then press EN

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)61GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu settingsMenu items Settings Operation mode ( : the setting can be

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)62GBMenu items Settings Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/: the setting can be made/  : the

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)63GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageREC MODE Sets the record

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)64GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageVOR Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) functio

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)65GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageEFFECT Sets the effect y

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)66GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pagePLAY MODE Sets the playback mode.1: A message is pl

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)67GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageERASE ALL All messages i

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)68GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageSCAN SENSITIVITY** Sets the scanning sensitivity wh

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)69GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageDATE & TIME Sets the

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)7GBChecking the Contents of the PackageIC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before y

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)70GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageLED Turns the operation indicator on or off during

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)71GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageUSB CHARGE Sets whether

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)72GBUtilizing Your ComputerUsing the IC Recorder with Your ComputerSystem requirementsOperating systems

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)73GBUtilizing Your ComputerWhen you are using Windows® 2000 ProfessionalInstall the driver using “SonyR

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)74GBNotesIf you connect more than two USB devices to your computer, normal operation will not be guaran

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(2)75GBUtilizing Your ComputerTransferring Files from Your Computer to the IC RecorderYou can play back mu

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)76GBNoteWhen you transfer a music file from your computer, you can play it back, however, you cannot di

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)77GBUtilizing Your ComputerVOICEFOLDER01FOLDER05ConversationMUSICPOP OLDIES *1*2“IC RECORDER”Folder for

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)78GBNotesYou cannot copy 511 or more folders (except VOICE folders) or files to the root directory that

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)79GBUtilizing Your ComputerUsing the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage DeviceWhen the IC recorder is co

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)8GBIndex to Parts and ControlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.FrontOperation

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)80GBUsing Voice Recognition SoftwareWhen voice recognition software (not supplied) is installed on your

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)81GBUtilizing Your ComputerCreating a user le adapted to your recorded speech (Training)What is “Train

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)82GBPlaying Back Music Files, ENT/MENU1 Remove the IC recorder from your computer, press /MENU

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)83GBUtilizing Your ComputerDisplay when playing back a music lePress  or  on the control button to c

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)84GBEnjoying the music les more Selecting the playback modeYou can select the playback mode, such as p

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)85GBListening to the FM RadioListening to the FM Radio(for ICD-UX71F/UX81F/UX91F only)The headphone cor

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)86GB1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.The menu mode window will be displayed.2 Press  o

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)87GBListening to the FM RadioDisplay when listening to the FM radio FM indicationRadio frequencyPreset

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)88GB1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio.The menu mode window

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)89GBListening to the FM Radio1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM r

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)9GB*1 How to use the control button Press VOL – or + on the button to adjust the volume. In the menu s

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)90GBPresetting FM Radio Stations Automatically, ENT/MENUThe display in the display window may be di

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)91GBListening to the FM RadioTo stop the automatic presettingPress  (stop). The preset numbers stored

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)92GB1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode when listening to the FM radio.The menu mode window

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)93GBListening to the FM Radio1 Tune in the station you want to preset and store on the preset number.

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)94GB1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.The menu mode window will be displayed.2 Press  o

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)95GBListening to the FM RadioErasing Preset FM Radio Stations, ENT/MENUThe display in the display wi

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)96GB4 Press and hold ENT.The preset number and “ERASE?” will be displayed on the display.5 Press  or

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)97GBTroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingBefore taking the IC recorder for repair, check the fo

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)98GBSymptom RemedyThe operation indicator does not light.“LED” is set to “OFF” (page 70). Display the m

ICD-UX71/UX81/UX71F/UX81F/UX91F 4-114-023-41(1)99GBTroubleshootingSymptom RemedyWhen recording from other equipment, the input level is too strong or