Sony ICD-SX712 User manual

The ICD-SX712 is loaded with features ideal for frequent and professional users. The
unique 2-position microphone oers powerful recording capability while the Sony
exclusive Intelligent Noise Cut™ mode dramatically reduces background noise from
recordings for supreme clarity during playback. Add in CD quality recording with Linear
PCM recording mode, manual gain control and expandable memory for the ultimate in
digital recording capability and convenience.
ICD-SX712 Digital Flash Voice Recorder
2-POSITION MIC
The 2-position microphone on the SX712 oers the most powerful recording capability in the Sony ICD lineup.
The dual microphone array can be set in two positions: Dictation / Meetings & Conferences.
RECORDING QUALITY
The SX712 provides exibility in audio recording and playback. Audio can be recorded in CD quality with Linear
PCM recording mode or in commonly used MP3 format.
INTELLIGENT NOISE CUT™ MODE
A unique and innovative technology from Sony, Intelligent Noise Cut™ mode signicantly reduces ambient noise
from recordings so that playback can be heard more clearly.
MANUAL / AUTOMATIC RECORD LEVEL
Ability to enable the recorder to automatically adjust the recording level or manually adjust it. The manual setting
is especially useful for musicians.
MEMORY - EXPANDABLE
A Memory Card slot oers access to additional recording time using optional ash memory media that can be
removed and stored or used to transfer recordings to a computer.
A-B REPEAT
Mark the beginning and ending of a particular recorded passage and the recording will be played over and over
again- great for language learning.
ADD RECORDING
Enables the user to press the RECORD button during playback and automatically add additional recording at the
end without aecting the original recording.
ALARM
Set a future date and time and the recording will automatically be played.
BACKLIT DISPLAY
Convenient when using the unit in a low light environment.
CALENDAR VIEW
Displays a calendar that indicates the dates when recordings were made and enables searching of a specic date.
CROSS MEMORY RECORDING
Enables the recorder to automatically extend the recording from the built-in ash memory to an optional micro
SD card without interruption.
DICTATION CORRECTION
Enables the user to press the RECORD button during playback and overwrite the recording correcting the original
recording.
DPC
Digital Pitch Control- enables the recording to be played at a faster or slower rate without changing the pitch.
DPC KEY CONTROL
A visual feature on the LCD display allowing the user to adjust the playback speed for music or voice recording
playback.
DRAGON COMPATIBLE / CERTIFIED

The recording quality of the unit has been optimized and validated by Nuance to work with the Voice to Print
Dragon NaturallySpeaking® software.
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.
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
Enables the user to ne tune the unit for the best sounding music playback.
HI / LO MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY
Set the recorder for dictation and notes or for conferences and lectures.
MIC JACK
Provides the ability to use an external microphone.
MULTI LANGUAGE MENU
Enables the menu language to be displayed in English, French or Spanish.
MUSIC FOLDER AND PODCAST FOLDER
Creates new Music and Podcast tab after "Ripping" a CD and downloading to the unit.
PERSONALIZED FOLDER NAMES (w/ a PC)
Allows the folder names to be personalized such as NOTES, HISTORY CLASS, SCHEDULE etc.
PLAYBACK
For playback, the SX712 supports MP3/WMA/AAC les.1
PRE-RECORD FUNCTION
A feature desirable for individuals who record interviews such as press people which buers the recording to
make sure the initial words spoken by the subject are not missed.
RECORD LEVEL METER
In the manual record level mode it visually displays the RECORDING LEVEL of the left and right channels.
RECORD/PAUSE
Provides the ability to pause the recording process, gather your thoughts and then continue recording in one
easy step.
S MIC SYSTEM
A newly developed recording system that results in high sensitivity and less noise through dedicated tuning of
each dierent model type.
SCENE SELECT
An easy to use system that allows the user to select how they are going to use the recorder, and the device
automatically adjusts the unit to the optimal settings: notes, lectures, music etc.
SOUND ORGANIZER SOFTWARE BUNDLE
Software bundle that allows editing, viewing track marks, CD/DVD burning, playback with Intelligent Noise Cut™
and other useful features.
STEREO MICS
The recorder has stereo microphones eliminating the need to use an external microphone.
SUPPLIED STAND AND CARRYING POUCH
Convenient accessories supplied with the unit to enhance the user experience.
TRACK MARK
Place up to 98 track marks for each recorded le which can be "jumped" to for playback.
USB CHARGE

Ability to charge rechargeable batteries in the recorder via USB connection. Rechargeable batteries included with
ICD-SX712D. Sold separately for ICD-SX712.
USB PC & MAC® COMPATIBLE
Works with Windows® as well as Macintosh® computers.
VOR
Voice Operated Recording starts and stops the recording when sound of a sucient level is picked up by the
microphone. This feature saves valuable recording time by not recording periods when there is little or no sound.
WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE RECORDING
Designed for extremely high quality recordings with a wide frequency response.
Specications
Audio
Format(s) Supported
MP3 les:
Bit Rate: 8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling Frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File Extension: .mp3
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WMA les:
Bit Rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR
Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz
File Extension: .wma
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AAC-LC les*:
Bit Rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling Frequencies: 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File Extension: .m4a
* Copyright-protected les playback not supported
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PCM les:
Bit Rate: 16 bit
Sampling Frequencies: 22.05/44.1 kHz
File Extension: .wav
Frequency Range
LPCM 44/16: 40 - 20,000 Hz
MP3 320k: 40 - 16,000 Hz
MP3 192k: 40 - 16,000 Hz
MP3 128k: 40 - 16,000 Hz
MP3 48k (Mono): 40 - 14,000 Hz
MP3 8k (Mono): 50 - 2,000 Hz
Microphone Built-in, Stereo microphone with rotating capsules
Recording System Digital Stereo, Monaural Recording
Audio Features
Microphone Sensitivity Feature Yes (SENS Settings)
Recording Features 6 Modes: Linear PCM / MP3 320kbps / MP3 192kbps / MP3 128kbps / MP3 48kbps (Mono) / MP3 8kbps (Mono)
Convenience Features
Erase/Protect Yes
Message Folder(s) Yes (5 Folders)
On-Screen Clock Yes, with Calendar
Remote Control No
Safety Lock Yes (Hold Function)

Search Features Cue/Review, Easy Search, Calendar Search, Track Mark
Voice E-Mail Function Yes
General
Recording and Playback Times
brMP3-44.1kHz/192k: 23H 35MbrMP3-44.1kHz/128k: 35H 25MbrMP3-44.1kHz/48k: 94H 40MbrSTHQ-44.1kHz/128k: 34H
55MbrLPCM-44.1kHz/16 bit/WAV: 3H 10Mbr
LPCM-22/16 bit/WAV: 6H 25MbrST-44.1kHz/48k: 92H 15MbrSTLP-16kHz/24k: 177H 40MbrSP-16kHz/16k: 281H 20MbrLP-
8kHz/6k: 750H 15M2
Recording Media Built-In Flash Memory 2GB³ and Memory Card Expansion Slot (microSD/M2)
Type of Use Ultra Portable Voice Recorder
Hardware
Display Full Function LCD Display with LED operation indicator
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Output(s) 1 (Mini jack)
Microphone Input 1 (Mini jack stereo)
USB Port(s) 1 (Mini-B jack), High-Speed USB Compatible
Memory
Memory Size 2 GB (approx. 1.9 GB = 2,147,483,648 bytes)
Available: 1.8 GB (1,932,735,283 bytes)
Power
Battery Type "AAA" x 2
Output Power 150 mW
Power Requirements Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3.0 V DC
Two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries: 2.4 V DC
Software
Operating System Compatibility
Windows® 7 Ultimate, Windows® 7 Professional, Windows® 7 Home Premium, Windows® 7 Home Basic, Windows® 7
Starter, Windows Vista® Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows Vista® Business Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows
Vista® Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows Vista® Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows® XP
Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher,
Windows® XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher,
Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher, Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.6), pre-installed
Supplied Software Application Software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM)
Speaker
Speaker Dimensions Approx. 21/32 in. (16 mm) diameter
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) 1 1/4 × 5 3/8 × 5/8 in.
Weight (Approx.) 2 3/8 oz. (68 g) excluding batteries
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
IC Recorder (1)
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)
Stereo headphones (1)
Wind Screen (1)
USB connecting cable (1)
Application Software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM)
Cradle* (1)
Soft carrying pouch (1)
Battery case* (1)
Stand (1)
Operating Instructions
* The cradle, the battery case, and some of the software are supplied with some models in some regions only.

1. Copy protected content not supported.
2. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.
© 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony and Intelligent Noise Cut are trademarks of Sony. Windows is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Dragon NaturallySpeaking are registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. All
other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specications are subject to change without notice.
Updated: June 28, 2011
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories
Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™): MS-A16GU2, MS-A8GU2, MS-A4GU2, MS-A2GU2
microSD/microSDH: SR-8A4, SR-4A4, SR-2A1
Active Speaker: SRS-M50
Electret Condenser Microphone: ECM-CS10, ECM-TL1
Audio Connecting Cable: RK-G136, RK-G139
Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2KN
USB AC adaptor AC-U501AD (U.S.A. and Canada only)