Sony ICD-SX1000 User manual

Feature packed the ICD-SX1000 delivers. Combining exibility and
capability with convenience for musicians, business people and students
the ICDSX1000 oers: a 3-element stereo microphone, LPCM and MP3
Record modes, Memory Card Slot, Manual/Automatic Level Control,
Intelligent Noise Cut circuitry, the ICD-SX1000 oers powerful recording
capability in the palm of your hand.
Premium Recording
Introducing the ideal digital voice recorder for business and music recording, delivering Sony’s
legendary ease of use with superior recording and audio playback capability.
Built-in 16 GB ash memory1
16 GB of available internal ash memory provides ample space for recording life’s important
moments-up to 636 hours in fact.1
3 Element Microphone
Capture every nuance, distant or low volume, with greater clarity via a 3-element microphone
array featuring adjustable sensitivity and zoom functionality.
Dual AD Convertors
Dual analog to digital converters work in tandem to deliver wider dynamic range with minimized
distortion. The result is smoother/fuller sounding recordings that capture everything from the
quietest whisper to the loudest noise in the room and all things in between.
S-MASTER® Digital Amplication
Aer the fact, S-Master® digital amplication faithfully reproduces your recordings, including
192KHz/24-bit resolution les, with all the captured delity of the actual, physical moment.
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. Thanks to the
cross-memory recording feature, the recorder can automatically extend a recording from the
built-in ash memory to the micro SD card to avoid interruption.
Automatic/Manual Record level
The recorder can be congured to automatically adjust recording levels for optimum results, or
when necessary allow for manual control. In manual mode, a Limiter Function prevents recording
distortion from loud sounds.
Pre-Record Mode
Pre-Record mode, when activated, buers sound for ve seconds prior to the moment when the
Record key is depressed so you never miss a word or note.
USB-Direct PC and Mac® compatibility
A convenient retractable USB terminal enables direct connectivity and charging with both
Windows® and Macintosh® computers.3
Lithium-Ion battery
A built-in rechargeable battery delivers up to 19 hours of recording time so you will never miss a
beat.2
Specications
Audio
ICD-SX1000 Digital Flash Voice Recorder

Format(s)
Supported
Recording -
MP3 les:
Bit Rate: 48 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling Frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File Extension: .mp3
PCM les:
Bit Rate: 16/24 bit
Sampling Frequencies: 44.1/96.1 kHz
File Extension: .wav
Playback -
MP3/AAC/WMA/WAV
Frequency Range
LPCM 96/24: 40 - 40,000 Hz
LPCM 44/16: 40 - 20,000 Hz
MP3 320k: 40 - 20,000 Hz
MP3 192k: 40 - 18,000 Hz
MP3 128k: 40 - 16,000 Hz
MP3 48k (Mono): 40 - 14,000 Hz
Microphone Built-in, 3-Element S-Mic microphone
Recording System Digital Stereo, Monaural Recording, Zoom functionality
Audio Features
Microphone
Sensitivity Feature Yes (Auto & Manual SENS Settings with Limiter functionality)
Recording
Features 6 Modes: Linear PCM 24/16 bit / MP3 320kbps / MP3 192kbps / MP3 128kbps / MP3 48kbps (Mono)
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, with Calendar
Remote Control No
Safety Lock Yes (Hold Function)
Search Features Cue/Review, Easy Search, Calendar Search, Track Mark
General
Recording and
Playback Times
Linear PCM (96 kHz/24 bit): 6 hrs 35 min; Max 12 hrs
battery
MP3 (192 kbps): 159 hrs; Max 17 hrs battery life
MP3 (48 kbps MONO): Max 636 hrs; Max 19 hrs
Recording Media Built-In Flash Memory 16GB³ and Memory Card
Expansion Slot (microSD/M2)
Type of Use Ultra Portable Voice Recorder
Hardware
Display Full Function backlit (LED) LCD Display with recording
operation indicator
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone
Output(s) 1 (Minijack, Stereo)
Microphone Input 1 (Minijack, Stereo)
USB Port(s) 1 (Retractable USB jack), High-Speed USB Compatible
Memory
Memory Size 16 GB = 17,179,869,184 bytes
Available: 12.8 GB (13,743,895,347 bytes)
Power

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. Supplied PC Application Soware for editing is for Windows® only.
© 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 S-Master 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. 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
Battery Life
(Approx) Up to 19 hours
Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium
Output Power 150 mW
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
Speaker
Speaker
Dimensions Approx. 0.4 x 0.2 in. (10 x 6 mm) diameter
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions
(Approx.) Approx. 1.6 × 4.3 × 0.6 in. (39.5 x 110.8 x 14.6 mm) not including projecting parts and controls
Weight (Approx.) Approx. 2 5/8 oz. (82 g)
Accessories
Supplied
Accessories
IC Recorder (1)
Application Soware, Sound Organizer (On unit) (1)
USB connection support cable (1)
Stereo headphones (1)
Carrying Case* (1)
Stand (1)
Wind Screen (1)
Quick Start Guide (1)
* The carrying case and the stand are provided
together as an accessory.
Optional Accessories
Optional
Accessories
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™): MS-A16GU2, MS-A8GU2,
MS-A4GU2, MS-A2GU2
microSD/microSDH: SR-8A4, SR-4A4, SR-2A1