
Sony Electronics Inc. 
• 
16530 Via Esprillo 
• 
San Diego, CA 92127 
• 
1-800-222-7669 
• 
www.sony.com
Memory Stick
® 
Media Digital Voice Recorder
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Includes Dragon
® 
NaturallySpeaking
® 
Preferred Voice to 
Print Software  to easily convert your recorded files into text
Slide Switch Control Operation  allows for one
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button 
operation of all major functions of the recording device
High Value Design with Seamless Aluminum Body  provides a 
more comfortable fit in the hand and still being lightweight
Uses Removable Memory Stick
® 
Media
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Includes One 32MB
Memory Stick  records all dictation on small, compact, high 
capacity Memory Stick
® 
Media, and allows recorded cards to 
be readily distributed for processing; Memory Stick
® 
media 
ranging from 8MB to 128MB can be inserted into the unit for 
different applications
Up to 694 Minutes Recording Time with Supplied 32MB 
Memory Stick
® 
Media  offers the option of up to 5 hours 47 
minutes recording time on the supplied 32MB Memory Stick 
which may be recorded over and used again.
USB
Connectivity for High Speed Copying of Files to the PC 
via 
USB port on a PC
Selective Automatic Folder Copy Function to the PC  Specific 
folders automatically send its contents to a desired location 
on your PC
High Quality Sound
-
"
New LPEC
® 
CODEC Technology"
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16KHZ 
Sampling Rate  with improved frequency response ensures 
excellent recorded sound clarity
Multiple Recording Modes: Stereo
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82 Minutes, SP
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260Minutes,
LP
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694 Minutes  allows different levels of recording for different 
situations
Overwrite (Correction) Function  allows the user to rewind to a 
location and re
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dictate from the last correct word
Digital Pitch Control  allows recordings to be heard at slower 
than normal speeds without distortion to facilitate transcribing 
or editing, or faster than normal to move quickly to a desired 
portion
Voice E
-
Mail Function  using the supplied digital voice editor 
software can easily send audible e
-
mail with an attached file
Up to 340 Message Folders for Dictation  provide separate 
message areas for different applications such as business 
memos or personal reminders, for better organization and 
faster access
Full Function LCD Display  shows number of messages 
recorded, recording length, date, time, and battery power 
remaining
Incremental Rewind (Easy Search)  is the equivalent of tape 
Fast Rewind but without returning all the way to the beginning 
of each recording, to help locate specific passages
Advanced Digital VOR (Voice Operated Recording)  stops 
the recording during silent pauses, saving valuable recording 
time, then begins recording again without missing a single 
syllable thanks to the digital buffer
Built
-
In Microphone  for extra convenience, eliminates the 
need for an external microphone
Built
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In Playback Speaker  for monitoring playback of 
recordings
Battery Strength LCD  provides a visible signal when battery 
strength is low
On/Off Switch 
allows you to control the power by switching on 
or off
Hi/Lo Mic Sensitivity  enables the unit to record different 
situations, from group meetings to individuals, more effectively
Stereo Earphone and Microphone Jacks  allows listening 
through earphones for privacy or transcription and the stereo 
mic jack allows connection of an external microphone
LED Operation Indicators (Record/Play)  indicates Red when 
unit is recording, Green when in playback mode
Includes Carrying Case  to protect the device and make it 
more portable
Microsoft
® 
Windows
® 
98/2000/Me/XP Compatible 
Specifications
General
Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder 
RecordingMedia: Removable Memory Stick
® 
Media 32MB 
Recording and Playback Times: ST: 82 Min.; SP: 4 Hrs 20 Min.; LP 
11 Hrs 30 Min. 
Audio
RecordingSystem: Digital, Monaural Recording 
Microphone: Built
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in 
FrequencyRange: ST: 60
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13500Hz; SP: 60
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7000Hz; LP: 80
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3500Hz 
Audio Features
Microphone Sensitivity Feature: Yes 
RecordingFeatures: Advanced Digital Voice Operated Recording 
(VOR), Move, Divide, Overwrite 
Convenience
Erase/Protect: 3 Erase Options (Message/Partial 
Message/Folder) 
Convenience Features
SearchFeatures:
Cue and Review, Easy Search
 
MessageFolder(s): Yes (up to 340 Folders) 
Voice E
-
MailFunction: Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor) 
Clock: 
Yes (Date and Time) 
Hardware
Display: Full Function Display 
Power
PowerRequirements: 120V AC Adaptor (Optional) 
Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 10 Hours 
BatteryType: "AAA" x 2 
Speaker
Type: Built
-
in 
SpeakerDimensions: 1 1/4" (32mm) diameter 
Software
SuppliedSoftware: Digital Voice Editor (CD
-
ROM), Dragon
® 
NaturallySpeaking
® 
Preferred Voice to Print Software 
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft
® 
Windows
® 
98, 98SE, 
ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional 
Inputs and Outputs
MicrophoneInput: 1
DC
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In: 
3V 
HeadphoneOutput(s): 1 (Mini) 
USBPort(s): 1
Dimensions
Weight: 3.5 oz. (98 g) with battery 
Measurements: 1 3/4" x 4 15/16" x 3/4" (44 x 124 x 19mm) 
Supplied Accessories
Dragon
® 
NaturallySpeaking
® 
Preferred Voice to Print Software 
PC Download Software
 
Carrying Case 
Earphone MDR
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ED228LP 
USB Cable RK
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G136 
32MB Memory Stick
® 
Media
 
Optional Accessories
AC Power Adaptor (AC
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E30HG) 
1.AvailablestoragecapacityofMemoryStick®
, 
MemoryStickPRO™
, 
MemoryStickDuo™andMemory
StickPRODuo™
mediamayvary.Aportionofthe memory is used for data management functions. 
Actualavailablememoryis:32MB=30MB,64MB=61MB, 128MB=123MB, 256MB=220MB,
512MB=460MB,1GB=940MB,2GB=1.85GB,and4GB=3.66GB 
2.Not all products with USB 2.0 connectors may communicatewith each other due to chipset variations.
 
3.Approximate recording times. Battery lifewill vary based upon usageconditions.
 
©2006SonyElectronicsInc.  
Reproductionin whole or in part withoutwrittenpermissionis prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Memory
Stick,LPEC, and like.no.other are trademarks ofSony.Microsoftand Windows are trademarks or registered
trademarksof Microsoft Corporation in theUnitedStates and/or other countries. Dragon, NaturallySpeaking,
andtheDragon logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. oritsaffiliates
inthe United States and/or other countries. 
 
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non
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metricweights andmeasuresare 
approximate.