Sony ICD-PX232 User manual

Recording is easy with the PC compatible ICD-PX232 digital voice recorder.
With Voice Operated Recording, it starts and stops automatically with your
voice. Over 521 hours of recording time you’ll never miss a class or those
random thoughts or ideas.
All around recording
Introducing the ideal digital voice recorder for business, school, and personal recording,
delivering Sony’s legendary ease of use with superior recording and audio playback capability.
Built-in 2 GB ash memory1
2 GB of available internal ash memory provides ample space for recording life’s important
moments-up to 521 hours in fact.1
Automatic Record level
The recorder automatically adjusts recording levels for optimum results.
Noise Cut
Noise Cut reduces ambient noise during recording for clearer speech playback.
Low Cut
When activated, Low Cut lter helps reduce the eect of wind noise in your recordings.
Digital Pitch Control
Digital Pitch Control enables the recording to be played at a faster or slower rate without
changing the recording’s pitch.
Alarm Playback
Set a future date and time and the recording will automatically be played.
Easy Search
Rewinds or fast forwards in short increments making it easier to locate a segment in a long
recording for review.
Add/Overwrite
Did you forget a thought or mis-speak? With Add/Overwrite capability, adding to or overwriting
recordings during playback is quick and easy.
PC and Mac® compatibility
Transfer les quickly and easily with the supplied USB cable.
Works with Windows® as well as Macintosh® computers.3
Battery Operated
Two AAA batteries (included) will deliver up to 96 hours of recording time so you will never miss a
beat.2
Specications
Audio
Format(s)
Supported
Recording -
MP3 les:
Bit Rate: 8 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR
File Extension: .mp3
Playback -
MP3
ICD-PX232 Digital Flash Voice Recorder

Frequency Range
MP3 192k (SHQ): 75 - 15,000 Hz
MP3 128k (HQ): 75 Hz - 15,000 Hz
MP3 48k (Mono) (SP): 75 Hz - 10,000 Hz
MP3 8k (Mono) (LP): 75 Hz - 3,000 Hz
Microphone Built-in, unidirectional microphone
Recording System Digital, Monaural Recording
Audio Features
Microphone
Sensitivity Feature Yes (Hi/Lo)
Recording
Features
4 Modes:
SHQ (192kbps): Super High- Quality monaural mode
HQ (128kbps): High-Quality monaural mode
SP (48kbps): Standard Play monaural mode
LP (8kbps): Long Play monaural mode
Convenience
Message Folder(s)
5 Pre-Programmed at factory (5 Maximum)
99 Maximum les per folder
495 Maximum les
Convenience Features
Erase/Protect Yes
Message Folder(s) Yes (495 Folders maximum)
On-Screen Clock Yes
Safety Lock Yes (Hold Function)
Search Features Cue/Review, Easy Search
General
Recording and
Playback Times
SHQ - MP3 (192 kbps): 21 hrs 40 min; Max 13hrs battery
life
HQ - MP3 (128 kbps): 32 hrs 35 min; Max 15 hrs battery
life
SP - MP3 (48 kbps MONO): Max 86 hrs 55 min; Max 16
hrs
LP - MP3 (8 kbps MONO): Max 2087 hrs; Max 20 hrs
Recording Media Built-In Flash Memory 2GB³ and Memory Card
Type of Use Ultra Portable Voice Recorder
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone
Output(s) 1 (Minijack, Stereo)
Microphone Input 1 (Minijack, Stereo)
USB Port(s) 1 (Mini-B jack), High-Speed USB Compatible
Memory
Memory Size 2 GB = 2,147,483,648 bytes
Available: 1.75 GB (1,879,048,192 bytes)
Power
Battery Life
(Approx) Up to 20 hours
Battery Type Alkaline "AAA" x 2
Output Power 300 mW
Power
Requirements Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3.0 V DC
Soware
Operating System
Compatibility
Windows® 8 Windows® 7 SP1 or higher, Windows Vista®
SP 2 or higher, Windows XP SP3 or higher
Mac OS X (v10.3.9-v10.8), pre-installed
Speaker
Speaker
Dimensions Approx. 1 1/8 in. (28 mm) diameter
Weights and Measurements

1. 1 GB equals 1073741824 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management
functions. Actual storage capacity may vary based on product settings, usage patterns,
operating environment and battery condition.
2. Actual battery life will vary based on network, product settings, usage patterns, battery,
and environmental conditions.
3. 64 Bit Windows Vista® compatible with optional DVE 3.2.
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All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specications
are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate
and may vary. /Updated: April 3, 2013
Dimensions
(Approx.) 1.5" x 4.5" x 0.84" (37.5 x 114 x 20.9mm) not including projecting parts and controls
Dimensions
(Approx) Depth 0.84" (20.9 mm)
Dimensions
(Approx) Height 4.5" (114 mm)
Dimensions
(Approx) Width 1.5" (37.5 mm)
Weight (Approx.) 2 5/8 oz. (74 g) Including two LR03 alkaline batteries
Accessories
Supplied
Accessories
IC Recorder (1)
LR03 (size AAA) Alkaline batteries (2)
USB connecting cable (1)
Quick User Guide (1)