Sony ICD-SX700D User Manual

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)10GB Elapsed time/Remaining time/Recorded date and time indication Folder name/Message title/Artist name/File name indicat

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)100GBUsing the Supplied Digital Voice Editor SoftwareWhat You Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor SoftwareThe Digital Voic

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)101GBUtilizing Your Computerthe IC recorder using the computer. You can also save messages saved on your computer by convert

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)102GBSystem requirementsTo use the supplied software, your computer must meet the operating system requirements and hardware

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)103GBUtilizing Your ComputerInstalling the softwareInstall the Digital Voice Editor software on your computer’s hard disk.No

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)104GBAfter installing, the Microsoft DirectX module is also installed depending on the operation system of your computer. Th

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)105GBUtilizing Your Computer4 Select [Digital Voice Editor], then click [Install].Follow the instructions on the screen to 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)106GB6 When the [InstallShield Wizard Complete] window appears, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now], then click

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)107GBUtilizing Your ComputerReferring to the help lesFor details on each operation, refer to the help les. HelpTransf

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)108GBUsing the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage DeviceWhen the IC recorder is connected to your computer image data or text

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)109GBTroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingBefore taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Sh

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)11GB Repeat playback indicator : Appears when one message is played back repeatedly. : Appears when messages in one folder 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)110GBSymptom RemedyThe operation indicator does not light.“LED” is set to “OFF” (page 90). Display the menu and set “LED” to

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)111GBTroubleshootingSymptom RemedyNoise is heard. An object, such as your nger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)112GBSymptom Remedy“--:--” is displayed. You have not set the clock (page 19).“--y--m--d” or ” --:--” is displayed.The date

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)113GBTroubleshootingSymptom RemedyWhile you are charging the batteries, no animation of the battery indicator is displayed.Y

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)114GBSymptom RemedyThe “UPDATING DATABASE...” display does not disappear.If the IC recorder is required to process excessive

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)115GBTroubleshootingSymptom RemedyA le name is not displayed.If an LPEC, MP3, or WMA le has no title, a le name is displa

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)116GBDigital Voice EditorRefer to the Help les of the Digital Voice Editor software, too.Symptom RemedyThe Digital Voice Ed

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)117GBTroubleshootingSymptom RemedyMessages cannot be played back./Playback sound volume is too low.No sound board is install

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)118GBSymptom RemedyThe software ‘hangs’ when the Digital Voice Editor software starts up.Do not disconnect the connector of 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)119GBTroubleshootingError messagesError message Cause/RemedyBATTERY LOWER-LEVEL You cannot format the memory or erase all th

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)12GB Remaining recording time indicationDisplays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds.If there is mo

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)120GBError message Cause/RemedySET DATE&TIME Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm.SET ADD/OVERWRITE “ADD/

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)121GBTroubleshootingError message Cause/RemedyCANNOT OPERATE If the selected le is an LPCM le or an MP3 le, you cannot ad

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)122GBSystem limitationsThere are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunction

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)123GBTroubleshootingSymptom Cause/RemedyYou cannot divide a message while you are recording.If there is insucient memory av

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)124GBAdditional InformationUsing a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)You can charge the rechargeable batteries by connecting the

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)125GBAdditional InformationWhen the battery indicator indicates “ ,” charging is completed. (Charging time: approx. 4 hours*

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)126GBDuring recording (the operation indicator lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the operation indicator flashes 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)127GBAdditional InformationOn noiseNoise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a uorescent lamp or 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)128GBSpecicationsIC recorder sectionCapacity (User available capacity)1 GB (approx. 970 MB =1,017,610,240 Byte)A part of th

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)129GBAdditional InformationInput/OutputMicrophone jack (minijack, stereo)input for plug in power, minimum input level 0.9 mV

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)13GBIf you press  (record/pause) to pause recording when “VOR” is set to “ON” in the menu, only “” ashes.   : Synchronized

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)130GBIndexAA-B Repeat ...57Adding an Overwrite Recording .

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)131GBIndexIIndex to Parts and ControlsDisplay window ...10Front ...

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)132GBMessage number ...10Monitoring the recording ...

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)133GBIndexUUSB AC adaptor ...124USB charging ...

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)134GBTrademarksMicrosoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Media, Outlook, DirectX and logos are trademarks or registered tra

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)14GBGetting StartedStep 1: Preparing a Power SourceRemove the lm on the display window before you use the IC recorder.Inser

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)15GBGetting Started ComputerWhile the batteries are charging, “CONNECTING” and the battery indicator are displayed in an an

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)16GBDisconnecting the IC recorder from your computerFollow the procedures below; otherwise, data may be damaged.1 Make sure

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)17GBGetting StartedWhen replacing/charging the batteriesThe battery indicator on the display shows the battery condition.Bat

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)18GBWhen using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable batteriesRecording Playback*2 through speakerPlayback using the headphonesLPCM 44/16

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)19GBGetting StartedStep 2: Setting the Clock, /MENUYou need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the da

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)2GBFOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉT

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)20GBContinued directly from “Step 1: Preparing a Power Source”1 Press  or  to set the year, month, day, hour, and minute

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)21GBGetting Started2 Press  or  to select “AUTO” or “MANUAL” and press .When you selected “AUTO,”  the clock is automat

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)22GBStep 3: Preparations Required before RecordingRecording at a meetingSet “REC LEVEL” to “HIGH  ” or “S-HIGH ” in the menu

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)23GBGetting StartedSound sourceTripod (not supplied)Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software)Set “REC LEVEL

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)24GBTo obtain maximum recognition accuracy, hold the IC recorder so that the microphone is about 1 inch (2 - 3cm) from the c

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)25GBGetting StartedTurning the power oSlide the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow in the stop mode. “HOLD” with the

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)26GBRecordingRecording Messages                         1 Select a folder. Press  /MENU to display the folder selection wi

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)27GBRecordingThe new message will be automatically recorded after the last recorded message. Speak into the built-in microp

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)28GBTo Do thispause recording*Press  (record/pause).During recording pause, the operation indicator ashes in red and “ “ 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)29GBRecordingWhen the DIRECTNL switch is set to “OFF”When the DIRECTNL switch is set to “ON”Selecting the Recording Mode, 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)3GBFor the customers in the USA and CanadaRECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIESNickel metal hydride batteries are recycla

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)30GBor LPEC. We recommend this codec for recording only when the sound quality is important, such as when recording a musica

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)31GBRecordingMP3 192k : Stereo (44.1 kHz/192 kbps, MPEG1 Layer3) You can record with high-quality stereo sound.MP3 128k : St

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)32GBSetting the Recording Level, /MENUYou can set the recording level in the menu when the IC recorder is stopped or is

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)33GBRecordingS-HIGH   : To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound, such as a recording made in a spacio

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)34GB1 Set “REC LEVEL” to “MANUAL” in the menu.For details, see “Setting the Recording Level” (page 32).2 Select a folder.

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)35GBRecordingTipThe settings you have set for the manual recording mode are saved after the recording is finished or the rec

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)36GBis adjusted automatically to the proper level to prevent sound distortion.“LIMITER” is set to “ON” when you purchase the

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)37GBRecordingThis is useful to record during interviews or when making an open-air recording so that you will not miss the c

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)38GB7 Press and hold  (record/pause) to enter the recording standby mode.Sounds for the last 0 to 5 seconds are buered in

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)39GBRecordingNotesIf you start recording with pre-recording function using the built-in microphones, a click noise may be re

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)4GBTable of ContentsChecking the Contents of  the Package ...7Index t

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)40GB1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.The menu mode window will be displayed.2 Press  or  to select “LCF (L

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)41GBRecordingThe VOR function is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu m

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)42GBDividing a Message into Two During RecordingDIVIDE/You can divide a message during recording so that the message is divi

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)43GBRecordingNotesYou need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. For more information, see “Syst

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)44GBDuring playback of Message 3Message 3 Message 4After adding a recordingMessage 3 Message 4Added recordingSelect the mess

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)45GBRecordingNotesYou cannot add a recording when the message file has reached the maximum size limit (1 GB with LPEC files 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)46GBThe starting point of an overwrite recordingMessage 2 Message 3 Message 4The deleted part of Message 2Message 2 Message

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)47GBRecordingNotesYou cannot add an overwrite recording to a file other than an LPCM file when the message/music file has re

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)48GB2 Press  or  to select “MIC IN,” then press .3 Press  (record/pause) to start recording.The built-in microphones 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)49GBRecordingRecording from Other Equipment, / MENUYou can make music les without using the computer by recording the

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)5GBRecording from Other Equipment...49To record using the synchronized recording function ...

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)50GB4 Press  or  to select “ON,” then press .5 Press  (stop) to exit the menu mode.6 Connect other equipment to the

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)51GBRecordingTo record without using the synchronized recording function1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.The 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)52GB* Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied)To the IC recorderTo the other equipmentRK-G139  Stereo  mini-plugMini-

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)53GBPlaybackPlaybackPlaying Back Messages                       1 Select a folder. Press  /MENU. Press  or  to select t

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)54GBTipDuring playback you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations by s

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)55GBPlaybackWhen messages are played back to the end of the last messageWhen you play back or fast play back to the end of t

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)56GBPlaying back a message repeatedlyDuring playback, press and hold  until “1” appears. The selected message will be play

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)57GBPlayback2 Press  or  to select “PLAY MODE,” then press .3 Press  or  to select “1,” “ ,” “ALL,” “ 1,” “ ,” or

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)58GBTo resume normal playbackPress .To stop A-B Repeat playbackPress  (stop).To change the segment specied for A-B Repea

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)59GBPlayback1 Slide the DPC switch to “ON.”2 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.The menu mode window will be dis

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)6GBCopying Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them  Back ...

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)60GB2 Press  or  to select “EFFECT,” then press .3 Press  or  to select the bass sound you want for the playback, th

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)61GBPlaybackWhen you are using the built-in speaker, the Noise Cut function does not work.During playback set the NOISE CUT

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)62GBAdjusting the Playback Sound by Amplifying Inaudible Sound – the Digital Voice Up Function, /MENUWhen you set “V-UP

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)63GBPlaybackTo cancel the Digital Voice Up function Set “V-UP” to “OFF” in step 3.Adding a Bookmark, /MENUDIVIDE/You ca

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)64GBDuring playback or stop, press and hold DIVIDE/ (bookmark) at the position you want to add a bookmark.A bookmark is add

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)65GBPlaybackRecording with Other EquipmentTo record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the  (hea

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)66GB* Optional audio connecting cables (not supplied)To the IC recorderTo the other equipmentRK-G139 Stereo  mini-plugMini-p

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)67GBPlayback1 Select the message you want to play back with an alarm.2 Enter the alarm setting mode. Press and hold  /MEN

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)68GBWhen the set date and time comesAt the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds while “ALARM” is displayed in

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)69GBPlaybackTo cancel the alarm settingFollow steps 1 and 2 of “To change the alarm setting.” In step 3, select “CANCEL” and

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)7GBChecking the Contents of the PackageIC Recorder (1) Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorde

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)70GBEditing MessagesErasing MessagesYou can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time.Not

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)71GBEditing MessagesTo erase another messageProceed with the same steps again from the beginning.To erase a part of one mess

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)72GB3 Press  or  to select “ERASE ALL,” then press .“ERASE ALL?” appears.4 Press  or  to select “YES,” then press 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)73GBEditing Messages1 Select the message you want to move.2 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.The menu mode win

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)74GBDividing a Message into TwoDIVIDE, You can divide a message during playback, so that the message is divided into two p

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)75GBEditing MessagesNotesYou need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a message. For more information, se

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)76GBAdding Priority Mark(s) – the Priority Mark FunctionA-B/You can add priority marks ( ) to important messages. There are 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)77GBEditing MessagesPreventing Accidental Operation – the HOLD functionTo prevent accidental operation, slide the HOLD swit

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)78GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMaking Settings for the Menu1 Press and hold /MENU to enter the menu mode.The menu mode win

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)79GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu settingsMenu items Settings Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/  : the settin

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)8GBIndex to Parts and ControlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.Front Built-in microphone (directiona

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)80GBMenu items Settings Operation mode ( : the setting can be made/  : the setting cannot be made)Stop modePlayback mode

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)81GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageREC MODE Sets the recording mode.MP3  : Monau

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)82GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageREC LEVEL Sets the microphone sensitivity. LOW   :To record dictation wi

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)83GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageVOR Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) f

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)84GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageV-UP A low-level portion of a recorded message can be amplified, allowin

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)85GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pagePLAY MODE Sets the playback mode.1: A message

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)86GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageERASE BOOKMARK The bookmark of the selected message will be cancelled.Pr

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)87GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageDETAIL MENULIMITER Sets the input level autom

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)88GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageSELECT INPUTSelects the external input to be recorded that is connected

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)89GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageFORMAT Sets the formatting of the drive after

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)9GB*  Connect the supplied or commercially available stereo headphones to the  (headphone) jack. If unwanted noise is heard

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)90GBMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageLED Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation.ON*:During 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)91GBUtilizing the Menu FunctionMenu items Settings (*: Initial setting)See pageUSB CHARGE Sets whether batteries will be cha

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)92GBUtilizing Your ComputerWhat You Can Do Using the ComputerYou can do the following when you connect the IC recorder to yo

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)93GBUtilizing Your ComputerSystem requirements for your computerTo use your computer with the Digital Voice Editor softwareT

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)94GBConnecting the IC recorder to your computerYou can transfer the IC recorder data onto your computer by connecting the IC

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)95GBUtilizing Your ComputerDisconnecting the IC recorder from your computerFollow the procedures below; otherwise, data may 

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)96GBTo copy a folder (Drag and drop) Click and hold, drag, and then drop.Copying Files from Your Computer to the IC Reco

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)97GBUtilizing Your Computer1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 94).On the Windows screen; open “My Computer” a

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)98GBConstruction of folders and lesThe folders and les are displayed on the computer screen as shown.The folder indicators

ICD-SX700  4-127-576-11(1)99GBUtilizing Your Computer*1 The name of a folder in which music files are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as i