Sony ICD-PX333D User manual

Recording is easy with the PC compatible ICD-PX333 digital voice recorder.
With Voice Operated Recording, it starts and stops automatically with your
voice. Over 1000 hours of recording time plus Micro SD expansion slot for
more 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 4 GB ash memory1
4 GB of available internal ash memory provides ample space for recording life’s important
moments-up to 1,073 hours in fact.1
Mono Microphone
Capture thoughts, dictations and other details with great clarity via
the built-in microphone. Via an external microphone (available separately). stereo recordings
can also be made when necessary.
Memory Card Expansion Slot
A built-in Memory Card Expansion Slot (microSD/M2) allows for additional recording time via
removable ash memory. It can also be used to transfer recordings to a computer.
Scene Select
Select a pre-determined recording mode with the push of a button. Automatically the unit will
optimize the settings for recording notes, lectures, music etc.
Intelligent Noise Cut
Intelligent Noise Cut, a unique and innovative technology from Sony, signicantly reduces
ambient noise during recording for clearer playback.
A-B Repeat
Mark the beginning and ending of a particular recorded passage for repeated playback over
and over again-perfect for language learning.
Track Mark
Finding an exact spot in your recording is a snap. Place up to 98 track marks in each recorded
le which can be "jumped" to for playback.
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
Featuring Dragon Naturally Speaking®
With basic setup, the ICD-PX333D and supplied Dragon Naturally Speaking® soware allow you to
capture your thoughts and ideas for later translation to text using your PC.
Specications
Audio
ICD-PX333D Digital Flash Voice Recorder

Format(s)
Supported
Recording -
MP3 les:
Bit Rate: 8 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR
Sampling Frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File Extension: .mp3
Playback -
MP3
Frequency Range
SHQ (MP3 192k): 75 - 20,000 Hz
HQ (MP3 128k): 75 - 17,000 Hz
SP (MP3 48k (Mono)): 75 - 14,000 Hz
LP (MP3 8k (Mono)): 75 - 3,500 Hz
Microphone Built-in, unidirectional microphone
Recording System Digital, Monaural Recording
Audio Features
Microphone
Sensitivity Feature Yes (Hi/Lo)
Recording
Features
4 Modes:
SHQ (44.1kHz, 192kbps): Super High- Quality monaural
mode
HQ (44.1kHz, 128kbps): High-Quality monaural mode
SP (44.1kHz, 48kbps (Mono)): Standard Play monaural
mode
LP (11.025kHz, 8kbps (Mono)): Long Play monaural
mode
Convenience
Message Folder(s)
5 Pre-Programmed at factory (400 Maximum)
199 Maximum les per folder
4074 Maximum les
Convenience Features
Erase/Protect Yes
Message Folder(s) Yes (400 Folders maximum)
On-Screen Clock Yes
Safety Lock Yes (Hold Function)
Search Features Cue/Review, Easy Search, Track Mark
General
Recording and
Playback Times
SHQ - MP3 (192 kbps): 44 hrs 40 min; Max 65 hrs battery
life
HQ - MP3 (128 kbps): 67 hrs 5 min; Max 65 hrs battery
life
SP - MP3 (48 kbps MONO): Max 178 hrs; Max 72 hrs
LP - MP3 (8 kbps MONO): Max 1073 hrs; Max 96 hrs
Recording Media Built-In Flash Memory 4GB³ and Memory Card
Expansion Slot (microSD/M2)
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 4 GB = 4,294,967,296 bytes
Available: 3.6 GB (3,865,470,566 bytes)
Power
Battery Life
(Approx) Up to 96 hours
Battery Type Alkaline "AAA" x 2
Output Power 300 mW

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.
© 2013 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. Sony, the Sony make.believe logo and Intelligent Noise
Cut are trademarks of Sony. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microso Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh® and Mac® are registered
trademarks of Apple, Inc. Dragon Naturally Speaking® is a registered trademark of
Nuance Communications, Inc. 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
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
Supplied Soware
Application Soware, Sound Organizer (On unit)
compatible with: Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows
Vista® SP 2 or higher, Windows XP SP3 or higher
Application Soware, Dragon Naturally Speaking (DVD-
ROM) compatible with: Windows® 8 Windows® 7 SP1 or
higher, Windows Vista® SP 2 or higher, Windows XP SP3
or higher
Speaker
Speaker
Dimensions Approx. 1 1/8 in. (28 mm) diameter
Weights and Measurements
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)
Application Soware, Sound Organizer (On unit) (1)
Application Soware, Dragon Naturally Speaking(r)
(DVD-ROM) (1)
USB connecting cable (1)
LR03 (size AAA) Alkaline batteries (2)
Quick Start Guide (1)
Optional Accessories
Optional
Accessories microSD/microSDH: SR-8A4, SR-4A4, SR-2A1