Sony ICD-BX022 User manual

Capture thoughts at a moment’s notice with the easy to use ICD-BX022
digital voice recorder. With large, front mounted and easy to use controls,
the BX022 makes recording easier than ever. Three recording modes and
up to 534 hours2 of recording time, ensure that you’ll never miss those
random ideas.
EARPHONE JACK
A listening device can be plugged into the recorder.
EASY SEARCH
Rewinds or Fast Forwards in short increments making it easier to locate a segment in a long
recording for review.
HI / LO MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY
Set the recorder for dictation and notes or for conferences and lectures.
HOLD LOCK
Disable all button functions with the HOLD-POWER switch and avoid unintended recordings and
unit operation.
MIC JACK
Provides the ability to use an external microphone.
NOISE CUT
Ability to electronically reduce external noise during playback.
RECORD/PAUSE
Provides the ability to pause the recording process, gather your thoughts and then continue
recording in one easy step.
3 RECORDING MODES
Select from three recording modes:
HQ-High-quality (44.1 kHz/128 kbps) monaural recording for best quality, 33 hour recording
capacity.
SP-Standard Play (44.1 kHz/48 kbps) monaural recording for medium quality, 89 hour recording
capacity.
LP-Long play (11.025 kHz/8 kbps) monaural recording for low quality, 534 hour recording capacity.
STEREO RECORDING W/ EXTERNAL MIC
For certain applications it may be desirable to use an external stereo microphone. In the case
of the models which do not have a stereo microphone, the addition of an accessory stereo
microphone enables stereo recording.
Specications
Audio
Format(s) Supported
MP3 les:
Bit Rate: 8 kbps - 128 kbps
Sampling Frequencies: 11.025 & 44.1 kHz
File Extension: .mp3
Frequency Range
MP3 128k (HQ): 75 Hz - 17,000 Hz
MP3 48k (Mono) (SP): 75 Hz - 15,000 Hz
MP3 8k (Mono) (LP): 80 Hz - 3,500 Hz
Microphone Built-in, unidirectional microphone
Recording System Digital, Monaural Recording
Audio Features
Microphone Sensitivity Feature Yes (Hi/Lo)
ICD-BX022 Digital Flash Voice Recorder

Recording Features
3 Modes:
HQ (44.1kHz, 128kbps): High-Quality monaural mode
SP (44.1kHz, 48kbps): Standard Play monaural mode
LP (11.025kHz, 8kbps): Long Play monaural mode
Convenience Features
Erase/Protect Yes
Message Folder(s) 5 folders
On-Screen Clock Yes
Safety Lock Hold Function
Search Features Cue, Review, and Easy Search
General
Recording and Playback Times
MP3 128k (HQ): 33H 20M
MP3 48k (Mono) (SP): 89H
MP3 8k (Mono) (LP): 534H 25M2
Recording Media Built-In Flash Memory 2GB1
Type of Use Ultra Portable Voice Recorder
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Output(s) 1 (Minijack, Stereo) output for headphones 16 ohms impedance
Microphone Input 1 (Minijack, Stereo) Plug in Power capable, minimum input level 0.6 mV
Memory
Memory Size 2 GB (approx. 1.9 GB = 2,147,483,648 bytes)
Available capacity 1.79 GB (1,924,136,960 bytes)
Power
Battery Type "AAA" x 2
Output Power 300 mW
Power Requirements Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3.0 V DC
Two NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries: 2.4 V DC
Speaker
Speaker Dimensions Approx. 1 1/8 in. (28 mm) diameter
Type Built-in
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions (Approx.) 1.686" x 4.625" x 0.844" (41.5 x 114.5 x 21.3 mm) not including projecting parts and
controls
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx) Depth 0.844" (21.3 mm)
Dimensions (Approx) Height 4.625" (114.5 mm)
Dimensions (Approx) Width 1.686" (41.5 mm)
Weight (Approx.) 2 5/8 oz. (76 g) Including two LR03 alkaline batteries
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
IC Recorder (1)
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)
Operating Instructions (1)
Optional Accessories
Electret Condenser Microphone: ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P, ECM-
CS3, ECM-TL3
Audio Connecting Cable: RK-G136, RK-G139
Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2KN
Battery Charger: BCG-34HS2KAN

1. 2 GB equals 2 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.
2. In 8kbps mono LP mode.
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