Sony ICD-TX50 User manual

The highly versatile ICD-TX50 Digital Voice Recorder is meant for business,
packing powerful recording functionality and convenience in an ultra-sleek
form factor. Simple MP3 recording capability along with 4GB1 of internal
memory and a microSD memory card slot allow for endless recording
capacity, while the internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery with Quick
Charge function can provide up to 1 hour recording time on 3 minutes
charge3.
EXPANDABLE MEMORY
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.
DPC
Digital Pitch Control enables the recording to be played at a faster or slower rate without
changing the pitch.
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® soware (sold sep.)
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.
FOLDER
The TX50 comes preset from the factory with 5 folders for convenient storage of your voice
recordings and audio les. Using a PC, you can even rename the folders to suit your needs.
HI / LO MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY
Set the recorder for dictation and notes or for conferences and lectures.
INTELLIGENT NOISE CUT™ MODE
A unique and innovative technology from Sony, Intelligent Noise Cut signicantly reduces
ambient noise during recording for clearer playback.
POCKET CLIP
An integral part of the overall design, the pocket clip keeps the TX50 secured in your shirt pocket
and doubles as a recording stand for tabletop recording.
LED DISPLAY
Provides outstanding legibility in a small form factor and can be turned o to extend battery life.
MULTI LANGUAGE MENU
Enables the menu language to be displayed in English, French or Spanish.
NOISE DAMPER
An integrated sound damper helps isolate the microphone elements from desk/surface noise
when recording.
QUICK CHARGE
A tremendous convenience, use the included USB cable to get up to 60 minutes of recording
time on just 3 minutes of charge.2
RECORD/PAUSE
Provides the ability to pause the recording process, gather your thoughts and then continue
recording in one easy step.
SCENE SELECT
ICD-TX50

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 FOR PC
Soware bundle that allows editing, viewing track marks, CD/DVD burning, playback with
Intelligent Noise Cut™ and other useful features.4
STEREO MICROPHONE
Record in stereo with the built-in stereo microphone.
TRACK MARK
Identify important points during recording or playback with a simple press of the Track Mark
button.
USB PC & MAC® COMPATIBLE
Works with Windows® as well as Macintosh® computers.3
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.
Specications
Audio
Format(s) Supported
MP3 les:
Bit Rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling Frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File Extension: .mp3
WMA les:
Bit Rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR
Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz
File Extension: .wma
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
LPCM les:
Bit Rate: 16 bit
Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz
File Extension: .wav
Frequency Range
LPCM 44/16: 95 - 20,000 Hz
MP3 192k: 95 - 18,000 Hz
MP3 128k: 95 - 16,000 Hz
MP3 48k (Mono): 95 - 14,000 Hz
Microphone Built-in, Stereo Microphone
Recording System Digital Stereo
Audio Features
Microphone Sensitivity Feature Yes (Hi/Med/Lo)
Recording Features
5 Modes: Linear PCM /
LPCM (44.1kHz, 16bit): Non-compressed High-Quality stereo mode
SHQ (44.1kHz, 192kbps): Super High- Quality stereo mode
HQ (44.1kHz, 128kbps): High-Quality stereo mode
SP (44.1kHz, 48kbps): Standard Play monaural mode
Convenience Features
Erase/Protect Yes
Message Folder(s) 5 folders
On-Screen Clock Yes

Safety Lock Yes (Hold Function)
Search Features Cue/Review, Easy Search, Track Mark
Voice E-Mail Function Yes
General
Recording and Playback Times
LPCM 44.1k 6H
MP3 192k: 44H 40M
MP3 128k: 67H 5M
MP3 48k (Mono): 178H
Recording Media Built-In Flash Memory 4GB³ and Memory Card Expansion Slot (microSD)
Type of Use Ultra Portable Voice Recorder
Hardware
Display Full Function LED Display with LED operation indicator
Speakers Approx. 10 mm x 6 mm (13/32" x 1/4") diameter
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Output(s) 1 (Minijack, Stereo) output for headphones 16 ohms impedance
USB Port(s) 1 (micro-B jack), High-Speed USB Compatible
Power
Output Power 90 mW
Soware
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 (v10.3.9-v10.7), pre-
installed
Supplied Soware Application Soware, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (Windows® only)
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions (Approx.) 1 5/8" x 4 1/8" x 9/32" (40.8 x 102.3 x 6.4 mm) not including projecting parts and controls
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx) Depth 9/32" (6.4 mm)
Dimensions (Approx) Height 4 1/8" (102.3 mm)
Dimensions (Approx) Width 1 5/8" (40.8 mm)
Weight (Approx.) 1.75 oz. (50 g) Including battery
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
IC Recorder (1)
Noise Damper (1)
Stereo headphones (1)
USB extension cable (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Application Soware, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (1)
Quick Start Guide (1)
Optional Accessories
microSD/microSDH: SR-8A4, SR-4A4, SR-2A1
Active Speaker: SRS-M50
USB AC adaptor AC-U501AD (U.S.A. and Canada only) and AC-UD20

1. 4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 bytes), a portion of which is used for data
management functions.
2. Unencrypted les only.
3. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and
environmental conditions. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
4. Included Sound Organizer soware requires Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows
XP.
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written permission is prohibited. Sony 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. Nuance, Dragon, and Dragon Naturally Speaking 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: April 17, 2012