Sony ICD-SX700 User manual

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SONY:
Ie Recorder
Owner's Record
The model number is located at the rear panel
and the serial number
is located inside the battery
compartment. Record the serial number
in the space
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model NO.ICD-SX700
Serial
No. _
Operating Instructions
ICD-SX700
ICRECORDER
©2009 Sony Corporation Printed in China
4-127-576-13(1)
Getting Started II
Recording •
Playback •
Editing Messages •
Utilizing the Menu Function
__
Utilizing Your Computer ___
Troubleshooting •
Additional Information •
Index •

FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS.
NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA,
INCLUDING IN
THE PROVINCE OF
QUEBEC.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX
ETATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU
CANADA, YCOMPRIS LA PROVINCE
DE QUEBEC.
For the customers in the United
States
The following FCC statement applies only to the
version
of this model manufactured for sale in the
USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC
technical regulations.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device,
pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference
in aresidential installation.This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference
to radio communications.
However, there
is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase
the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect
the equipment into an outlet on acircuit
different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or
an experienced radiorrV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority
to operate this equipment.
If you have any questions about this product, you may
call: Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-
222-7669 or
httpJlwww.sony.com/
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model :ICD-SX700
Responsible Party :Sony Electronics Inc.
Address :16530
Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 USA
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies
with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Notice for the customers in
Candada
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Avertissement pour les utilisateurs
au Canada
Cet appareil numerique de la classe Best conforme a
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

For the customers in the USA and
Canada
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE
BATTERIES
Nickel metal hydride batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment
by returning your used
rechargeable batteries to the collection
and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries,
call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or
visit http://www.rbrc.org/.
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel
metal hydride batteries.
•
The recorded music is limited to private use
only. Use ofthe music beyond this limit requires
permission ofthe copyright holders.
• Sony is not responsible for incomplete
recording/downloading or damaged
data due
to problems of the IC recorder or computer.
•Depending
on the types ofthe text and
characters, the text shown on the IC recorder
may not be displayed properly on device. This
is due to:
- The capacity of the connected IC recorder.
- The IC recorder is not functioning normally.
-Content information is written in the
language or the character that
is not
supported
by the IC recorder.
Notice for users
Program ©1999,2000,2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,
2006,2007,2008,2009
Sony Corporation
Documentation
©2009 Sony Corporation
All rights reserved. This manual or the software
described
herein, in whole or in part, may not be
reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine
readable form without prior written approval from
Sony Corporation.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT,
OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION
WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN ORTHE USE
THEREOF.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any
modification to this manual or the information
contained herein
at any time without notice.
The software described herein may also be governed
by the terms of a separate user license agreement.
•
This software is for Windows and cannot be used
for Macintosh.
•
The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder
ICD-SX700. You cannot connect other IC recorders.

Table of Contents
Checking the Contents of
the Package 7
Index
to Parts and Controls 8
Getting Started
Step 1: Preparing aPower Source 14
Inserting the alkaline batteries 14
Inserting the rechargeable
batteries 14
Disconnecting the IC recorder from
your computer
16
When replacing/charging the
batteries
17
Step 2: Setting the Clock 19
Continued directly from "Step 1:
Preparing aPower Source" 20
Setting the clock using
the menu
20
Step 3: Preparations Required before
Recording
22
Turning the IC Recorder On or Off 24
Turning the power off 25
Turning the power on 25
Recording
Recording Messages 26
Selecting
the Recording Mode 29
Setting
the Recording Level 32
Manual Recording Mode .33
Setting the Input Level Automatically
to Prevent Sound Distortion
-
the Limiter Function .35
Recording aFew Seconds in Advance,
before Starting
to Record
-
the Pre-Recording Function .37
Cutting out Low Frequency
-
the LCF Function 39
Starting to Record Automatically in
Response
to Sound
-
the VOR Function .40
Dividing aMessage
into Two During
Recording
42
Adding aRecording to aPreviously
Recorded Message
.43
Adding an Overwrite Recording during
Playback 45
Recording with an External
Microphone .4 7
Recording sound from atelephone
or acell phone .48

Recording from Other Equipment.. .... .49
To record using the synchronized
recording function .49
To record without using the
synchronized recording function .... 51
Playback
Playing Back Messages .53
Selecting the Playback Mode .56
Playing back a specified section
repeatedly - A-B Repeat.. 57
Adjusting the Playback Speed
-the DPC Fu nction .58
Reinforcing the Bass Sound .59
Reducing Distortion to Make the
Human
Voice Clearer
-the Noise Cut Function 60
Adjusting the Playback Sound by
Amplifying Inaudible Sound
-the Digital Voice Up Function 62
Adding aBookmark 63
Recording with Other Equipment 65
Playing Back a Message at a Desired
Time with an Alarm 66
Editing Messages
Erasing Messages 70
Erasing messages one by one 70
Erasing all messages in a folder 71
Moving a Message to aDifferent
Folder 72
Dividing a Message into Two 74
Adding Priority Mark(s)
-the Priority Mark Function 76
Preventing Accidental Operation
-the
HOLD function 77
Utilizing the Menu Function
Making Settings for the Menu 78
UtilizingYour Computer
What You Can Do Using
the Computer 92
System requirements for your
computer 93
Connecting the Ie recorder to your
computer 94
Disconnecting the IC recorder from
your computer 95
Copying Files from the IC Recorder to
Your Computer 95

Copying Files from Your Computer to
the IC Recorder and Playing Them
Back 96
Construction of folders and files 98
Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor
Software 100
What
You Can Do Using the Digital
Voice Editor Software 100
System requirements 102
Installing
the software 103
Referring to the help files 107
Transferring
the files using the Digital
Voice Editor software 107
Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass
Storage Device 108
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 1 09
IC recorder 109
Error messages 119
System limitations
122
Additional Information
Using a USB AC Adaptor
(not supplied)
124
Disconnecting the IC recorder from
the AC outleL 125
Precautions 126
Specifications 128
Index 130

Checking the
Contents of the
Package
IC Recorder (1)
Remove the film on the display window
before you use the Ie recorder.
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)
or
NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable
batteries (2)
Stereo headphones (1)
Wind Screen (1)
USB connecting cable (1)
Application Software, Digital Voice
Editor (CD-ROM)
Cradle* (1)
Carrying pouch (1)
Battery case* (1)
Operating Instructions
*The cradle and battery case are supplied
with some models in some regions only.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications
not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority
to
operate this equipment.

Index to Parts and
Controls
Refer to the pages indicated in
parentheses for details.
Front
[I] Built-in microphone (directional) (27,
34)
[2] Built-in microphones (stereo) (27, 34)
~ Operation indicator (16, 18, 26, 53, 90)
[A] Display window (10)
[ID DIVIDE/' (bookmark) button (42,64,
74)
[§] EJ (folder)/MENU button (26, 53, 78)
[I] 0(headphone) jack* (28, 54, 65)
rnJ •(record/pause) button (26,28,38)
rn:J •(stop) button (27, 53, 68, 78)
ffQJ ~ (cue/fast forward) button (26, 53,
54,64,78)
ff1] ~. (play/stop/enter) button (28,
53,55,78)
I12l ~ (review/fast backward) button
(26, 53, 54, 64, 78)
~ VOL (volume) +/- button (28,53)
[HI <+ (repeat) A-B/* (priority) button
(57,76)
~ ERASE button (70)
MJ Opening for ahandstrap
(A handstrap is not supplied.)

*Connect the supplied or commercially Rear
available stereo headphones to the
n(headphone) jack. Ifunwanted noise is
heard, wipe the headphones plug clean.
lothe
r:: (headphone) jack
[Z] Speaker
[W] HOLD switch (21,25,77)
~ NOISE CUT switch (60)
~ OPC switch (58)
I2:jJ OIRECTNL (directional) switch (28)
l22J ., (microphone) jack (47, 50)
~ ~ (USB) connector (14, 94, 124)
~ Battery compartment (14)

Display window
Display during playback and stop
123 4
rn Operating mode indicator
Displays the following, depending on
the current operation
mode
-=:JII: stop
~:playback
EtlID: review (fast backward)!
cue (fast forward)
Ea C3 :backward/forward
continuously
[1J Folder indicator·
EJ :Folder for messages recorded
using the
Ie recorder.
II: Folder for messages/music
copyed from acomputer, which
can only be played back.
~ Elapsed time/Remaining time/
Recorded date and time indication
@] Folder name/Message title/Artist
name/File name indication
rID Battery indicator
When rechargeable batteries or dry-
cell batteries
are used, the indicator
shows
the remaining battery power.
While the rechargeable batteries
are
charging, an animation appears.
[§] Message number
The selected message number is
displayed in the numerator and
the total
number of messages
in the folder
is displayed in the
denominator.
[l] Priority marks
Appear(s)
when amessage is set with
priority mark(s).
rnJ Bookmark indicator
Appears
when abookmark is set for
amessage.
[ID Alarm indicator
Appears
when the alarm is set for a
message.

I1Q] Repeat playback indicator
Ci- 1: Appears when 0l!e message is
played back repeatedly.
Ci-Cl: Appears when messages
in one folder are played back
repeatedly.
Ci-ALL: Appears when all the
messages are played back
repeatedly.
[j] Sound effect indicator
Displays the "EFFECT" setting in the
menu.
BA 1: "BASS 1" has been selected. The
bass sound is reinforced.
BA2 : "BASS2" has been selected. The
bass sound is further reinforced.
[12J Recording mode indicator
Displays the recording mode set
using the menu when the IC recorder
is in the stop mode, and displays the
current recording mode when the
IC
recorder is in the playback mode.
m, mmJ, mm: MP3 files recorded
using the IC recorder
m, _: LPCM files recorded using
the IC recorder
DiI, 1ImI,., lID,": LPEC
files recorded using the IC recorder.
For details, see "Selecting the
Recording Mode" (page 29).
Displays one ofthe following when a
file
is transferred from the computer.
Ilmil: MP3 files transferred
_ :
LPCM files transferred
m : WMA files transferred
Displays the following icon ifthe IC
recorder cannot recognize the file.
11II
~ Recording level indicator
Displays the currently selected
microphone sensitivity for recording.
!SlI: Recorded with the low
recording
level.
!Sl!II: Recorded with the high
recording
level.
rlm: Recorded with the further high
recording
level.
W: Recorded with proper balance
for music.
_ : Recorded with the manual
recording mode.

[H] Remaining recording time indication
Displays the remaining recording
time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
Ifthere
is more than 10 hours time
remaining, the time is displayed in
hours.
Ifthere
is more than 10 minutes and
less than 10 hours time remaining,
the time
is displayed in hours and
minutes.
Ifthere
is less than 10 minutes time
remaining, the
time is displayed in
minutes and seconds.
Display during recording
15~t~L
- 6dB
c c
- -0- -
16 - --4- -
• @ 4
•
- -20-. -
- -40- -
LLEV R
[j]] Operating mode indicator
Displays the following, depending
on the current operation
of the Ie
recorder.
m:D: recording
m: Flashes while recording
standby/recording pause
~ mml :recording with the VOR
function
Em mml :recording pause with the
VOR function (flashing)

If you press. (record/pause) to
pause recording when "VOR" is set to
"ON"in the menu, only'm"flashes.
a _: Synchronized recording
CII_ : Flashes while
synchronized recording
is set to
pause.
~ Recording level meter
[11] Recording level indicator
Displays the current microphone
sensitivity when recording.
#,e: To record for dictation or in a
noisy place.
#,~: To record at ameeting or in a
quiet/spacious place.
#,~: To record with further high
sensitivity.
#~: To record music.
Displays
the recording level during
manual recording.
1m Elapsed recording time/Pre-recording
standby
time indication
Ifmore than 100 hours have elapsed
since start
of the recording, the time
is displayed in hours and minutes.
If less than 100 hou rs have elapsed
since start
of the recording, the time
is displayed in hours, minutes and
seconds.
When "PRE REC" is set to "ON" in the
menu,
the pre-recording standby
time is displayed in seconds between
oand 5.
~ Alarm indicator
[gQ] Recoding mode indicator
Displays
the recording mode set in
the menu.
I2:1J Limiter indicator
I!E!iI:When 'liMITER" is set to "ON"
in the menu.
11II:When you are recording in
other than the manual recording
mode.
~ Remaining recording time indication
~ Battery indicator
~ LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator
~ :When "LCF (LOW CUT)" is set
to "ON" in the menu.
11II: When "LCF (LOW CUT)" is set
to "OFF" in the menu.

Getting Started
Step 1: Preparing a
PowerSource
Remove the film on the display window
before you use the IC recorder.
Inserting the alkaline
batteries
1Slide and lift the battery
compartment lid.
2Insert two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline
batteries
with correct polarity, and
close
the lid.
Clock setting display appears and the
year section flashes when you insert
batteries for
the first time, or when you
insert batteries after the
IC recorder
has been without batteries for acertain
period
of time. Please refer to "Continued
directly from
"S
tep
1: Preparing aPower
Source""on page
20 to set the date and
time.
_____ iiHX~··'" _
Inserting the rechargeable
batteries
You can install NH-AAA (size AAA)
rechargeable batteries instead
of LR03
(size AAA) batteries.
1Slide and lift the battery
compartment lid.
2Insert two NH-AAA (size AAA)
rechargeable batteries with correct
polarity, and close
the lid.
3Charge the batteries byconnecting
the ~ (USB) connector of the IC
recorder to your computer.

IC recorder
USB connecting cable
G)
t'D
.....
.....
:::J
~
VI
.....
Q.I
"""l
.....
t'D
0.
Ifthe battery indicator is not displayed,
charging has not been done properly.
Proceed from step 1 again.
*This is an approximation for the time it takes
to charge from no remaining battery power
to full battery power at room temperature.
It
varies depending on the remaining power
and the condition
of the batteries. It also
takes more time ifthe temperature of the
batteries
are low, or if the batteries are
charged while you are transferring data to
the Ie recorder.
Computer
To~ (USB)
connector
While the batteries are charging,
"CONNECTING" and the battery indicator
are displayed in an animation.
When the battery indicator indicates "film:'
charging is completed. (Charging time:
approx.4 hours*)
When you use the IC recorder for the
first time, or after
you have not used the
IC recorder for acertain period oftime,
it
is recommended that you charge
the batteries continuously until"!G!IB" is
displayed.
II

Disconnecting the Ie
recorder from your
computer
Follow the procedures below; otherwise,
data
may be damaged.
1 Make sure that the operation
indicator
is not flashing.
2Disconnect the USB connecting
cable connected
to the Ie recorder
from
the USB connector of the
computer.
On the Windows screen, left-click
"Safely Remove Hardware"
on the
taskbar, and click"Safely remove USB
Mass Storage Device:'
On
the Macintosh screen, drag the "Ie
RECORDER" on the desktop to "Trash"
and
drop it there.
For details on disconnecting the
IC recorder, refer to the operating
instructions supplied
with your
computer.
~Q' Tips
• You can charge the rechargeable batteries
byconnecting
the IC recorder to an AC
outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied)
(page
124).
•When replacing the batteries, messages
recorded or alarm settings are
not erased
even
when you remove the batteries.
•When replacing
the batteries, the clock
continues
moving for acertain period of
time after you remove the batteries.
II Notes
• While'~"or''Cmi'is flashing instead
of the battery indicator, you cannot charge
the batteries. Charge the batteries in an
environment with atemperature of 5 °C
-35°C (41°F - 95 OF).
•If"USB CHARGE" in the "DETAIL MENU"
menu
is set to "OFF;' you cannot charge the
batteries using your computer. Set "USB
CHARGE" to "ON" (page 91).
•During playback using the internal speaker,
you cannot charge
the batteries.
•When you
use the IC recorder with
rechargeable batteries, the battery indicator
may
not light fully.

When replacing/charging BatteryIife*l
When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA)
the batteries alkaline batteries
The battery indicator on the display
Recording
Playback*2
Playback
shows the battery condition.
through using the
speaker
headphones
Battery remain indication
LPCM 44/16"3
Approx. 25 hr. Approx. 21 hr.
Approx. 26 hr.
0: : Replace the old batteries with new
LPCM 22/16"4
Approx. 23 hr.
Approx. 19 h r. Approx. 23 hr.
'" ones or charge the rechargeable
MP3192k"S
Approx. 22 hr. Approx. 21 hr.
Approx. 26 hr.
batteries.
Approx. 21 hr. Approx. 26 hr.
G'l
MP3 128k"6
Approx. 22 hr.
(1)
.-+
~
.-+
MP348k*7
Approx. 25 hr. Approx. 21 hr.
Approx. 26 hr.
:::s
;C:J~ : "LOW BATIERY" appears and the Ie
I.Q
LPEC STHQ*8
Approx. 18 hr.
Approx. 20 hr. Approx. 24 hr.
Vl '" recorder will stop operation.
.-+
Q)
Approx. 21 hr.
Approx. 25 hr.
...,.
LPEC SP
Approx. 20 hr.
.-+
(1)
You cannot use manganese batteries.
Approx. 22 hr.
Approx. 21 hr. Approx. 27 hr.
a.
LPEC STLP"10
LPEC SP"ll
Approx. 22 hr. Approx. 22 hr.
Approx. 28 hr.
II
LPEC Lp*12
Approx. 26 hr. Approx. 24 hr.
Approx. 30 hr.
Music file
Approx. 20 hr. Approx. 25 hr.
(WMA 128 kbpsl
44.1 kHz)
(hr. : hours)

When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable
batteries
*1 The battery life may shorten depending on
how you operate the IC recorder.
*2 When playing back music through the
internal speaker with the volume level set to
20
*3 LPCM 44/16: LPCM file recorded using the
IC recorder in stereo high-quality recording
mode
*4 LPCM 22/16: LPCM file recorded using the IC
recorder in stereo long play recording mode
LPCM 44/16'J
LPCM 22/16'4
MP3 192k*s
MP3 128k*6
MP348k'7
LPEC STHQ's
LPEC S1'9
LPEC STLP*10
LPEC SP'll
LPEC LP*12
Music file
(WMA 128 kbpsl
44.1 kHz)
Recording
Approx. 19 hr.
Approx. 17 hr.
Approx. 17 hr.
Approx. 17 hr.
Approx. 19 hr.
Approx. 14 hr.
Approx. 15 hr.
Approx. 17 hr.
Approx. 17 hr.
Approx. 19 hr.
Playback*2
through
speaker
Approx. 16 hr.
Approx. 15 hr.
Approx. 16 hr.
Approx. 16 hr.
Approx. 16 hr.
Approx. 15 hr.
Approx. 16 hr.
Approx. 16 h r.
Approx. 17 hr.
Approx. 18 hr.
Approx. 16 hr.
Playback
using the
headphones
Approx. 20 hr.
Approx. 18 hr.
Approx. 20 hr.
Approx. 20 hr.
Approx. 20 hr.
Approx. 18 hr.
Approx. 19 hr.
Approx. 20 hr.
Approx. 21 hr.
Approx. 22 hr.
Approx. 19 hr.
(hr, : hours)
*5 MP3 192k: MP3 file recorded using the IC
recorder in stereo high-quality recording
mode
*6 MP3 128k: MP3 file recorded using the IC
recorder in stereo standard recording mode
*7 MP3 48k: MP3 file recorded using the IC
recorder in monaural standard recording
mode
*8 LPEC STHQ: LPEC stereo high quality
recording
mode
*9 LPEC ST: LPEC stereo standard recording
mode
*10 LPEC STLP: LPEC stereo long play recording
mode
*11 LPEC SP: LPEC monaural standard play
recording
mode
*12 LPEC LP: LPEC monaural long play recording
mode
Note while accessing
The IC recorder is accessing data when
an updating animation and "UPDATING
DATABASE .. :' appear in the display
window or the operation indicator
flashes in orange. While the IC recorder
is accessing data, do not remove the
batteries or connect or disconnect the
USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so
may damage the data.

oNote
Ifthe IC recorder is required to process a large
amount of data, an updating animation and
"UPDATING DATABASE .. :' may be displayed
for
an extended period of time. This is not a
malfunction ofthe
IC recorder.
Wait until the animation and message
disappear before starting operation.
Step2: Setting the
Clock
You need to set the clock to use the
alarm function or record the date and
time.
Clock setting display appears when
you insert batteries for the first time, or
when
you insert batteries after the IC
recorder has been without batteries for
acertain period
of time, "SET DATE &
TIME" appears, and then the year section
flashes in the display window.
II

Continued directly from
"Step 1: Preparing aPower
Source"
1 Press ..... or ~ to set the year,
month, day, hour, and minute in
sequence, then
press ~ •.
DATE&TIME
.....
tiJy 1m1d a: aaAm
.....
"EXECUTING ... :' appears and the clock
is set.
2 Press. (stop) to return to the
display of the stop mode.
________ I:w<_. W_·fl~_,:mT_·:tml"t _
Setting the clock using the
menu
While the IC recorder is in the stop mode,
you can set
the clock using the menu.
1Select uDATE & TIME" in the menu.
CD Press and hold E::l!MENU to enter the
menu mode.
The menu mode window will be
displayed.
® Press ~ or ~ to select "DETAIL
MENU;'then press ~ •.
® Press ~ or ~ to select "DATE &
TIME;' then press ~ •.