IC Recorder
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Messages
Listening to the FM Radio
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Operating Instructions
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
ICD-UX200/UX300/UX200F/UX300F
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interference, and (2) this device must accept any
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interference received, including interference that
recorder.
may cause undesired operation.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started Other Recording Operations
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Changing the Recording Settings ............28
Package .....................................................7 Selecting the recording mode .............28
Index to parts and controls ...................8 Setting the microphone sensitivity ......29
Step 2: Recharging the Battery .................9 Cutting out low frequency
When to charge/replace the battery ....11 – the LCF function ..............................31
Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On .......12 Starting to record automatically in
response to sound
Turning the power on .........................12 – the VOR function .............................32
Turning the power off .........................12
Operating during Recording ....................34
Step 4: Setting the Clock ........................13 Monitoring the recording ....................34
Setting the clock after recharging the Dividing a message during
battery .................................................13 recording .............................................34
Setting the clock using the menu ........13
Recording via Other Devices ..................36
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used Recording with an external
in the Display Window ...........................15 microphone .........................................36
Preventing Accidental Operation Recording from other equipment ........37
(HOLD) ...................................................17
Locking the buttons ............................17
Unlocking the buttons .........................17 Other Playback Operations
Changing the Playback Method ..............42
Convenient playback methods ............42
Basic Operations
Adjusting the playback speed
Recording .......................................18 – the DPC function .............................43
Listening .........................................22 Changing the Playback Settings ..............45
Erasing ............................................26 Selecting the playback mode ..............45
Making the human voice clearer
– the noise cut function .......................47
Selecting the sound effect ...................48
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Playing Back a Message at a Desired Utilizing Your Computer
Time with an Alarm ................................50
Using the IC Recorder with Your
Playback via Other Devices ....................53 Computer .................................................83
Recording with other equipment ........53 System requirements for your
computer .............................................83
Editing Messages Connecting the IC recorder to your
computer .............................................84
Erasing All Messages in a Folder ...........55 Construction of folders and files .........85
Moving a Message to a Different Copying Messages from the IC
Folder ......................................................56 Recorder to Your Computer to
Dividing a Message into Two .................58 Save Them ...............................................87
Copying Music Files from Your
Computer to the IC Recorder and
Listening to the FM Radio Playing Them Back .................................88
Tuning in an FM Radio Station ..............60 Copying a music file from your
Switching the FM radio output computer to the IC recorder
between speaker and headphones .......61 (drag and drop) ...................................88
Switching the receiver sensitivity of Enjoying the music files more ............90
the FM radio .......................................62 Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory
Recording FM broadcasts ...................63 – Data Storage Function ..........................91
Presetting FM Radio Stations Using Voice Recognition Software .........92
Automatically .........................................64 Introducing the voice recognition
Switching the scanning sensitivity .....65 software ...............................................92
Presetting FM Radio Stations Creating a user file adapted to your
Manually .................................................67 recorded speech (Training) .................92
Listening to a Preset Radio Station .........68 Disconnecting the IC Recorder from
Your Computer .......................................94
Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations ..........69
Additional Information
About the Menu Function
Using a USB AC Adaptor
Making Settings for the Menu ................71 (not supplied) ..........................................95
Menu Settings .........................................72
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Disconnecting the IC recorder from
the AC outlet .......................................96
Precautions ..............................................97
Specifications ..........................................99
System requirements ..........................99
Design and specifications ................. 100
Battery life ........................................ 103
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ....................................105
Error Messages ..................................... 112
System Limitations ............................... 115
Display Window Guide ........................116
Index .....................................................119
Trademarks ........................................... 122
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Operating Instructions
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Index to parts and controls L ERASE button
M VOL (volume) +*/– button
Front
N (repeat) A-B button
O DIVIDE button
Rear
A Operation indicator
B Built-in microphones (stereo)
C Display window P Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)
D x STOP button Q Speaker
E z REC (record)/PAUSE button R USB slide lever
F Control button (v, V / . (review/fast S HOLD/POWER switch
backward), > (cue/fast forward)) T DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch
G N (play)/ENT (enter) button* U Battery compartment
H (folder) button * These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot.
I MENU button Use it as a reference point for operations, or
J m (microphone) jack* to identify each terminal.
K i (headphone) jack
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Step 2: Recharging the Battery
Remove the film on the display window 2 Insert the USB connector of the IC
before you use the IC recorder. recorder into the USB port of a
Getting Started
Connect the IC recorder to a running computer.
computer, and charge the battery until the Slide the USB lever on the back of the IC
battery indicator indicates “ .” recorder in the direction of the arrow,
When you use the IC recorder for the first and insert the USB connector into the
time, or after you have not used the IC USB port of a running computer.*2
recorder for a certain period of time, charge
the battery continuously until “ ” is
displayed.
It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to
fully charge exhausted battery.*1
You can also charge the battery by using an
AC-U50A USB AC adaptor (not supplied),
Computer
etc.
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While the battery is charging, For details on disconnecting the IC
“Connecting” and the battery indicator recorder from your computer, refer to
are displayed in an animation. the operating instructions supplied
with your computer.
2 Make sure that the display of the IC
recorder turns off.
3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the
Battery indicator USB port of the computer, and slide
the USB lever in the direction of the
arrow to retract the USB connector.
3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your
computer.
Follow the procedures below; otherwise,
when the IC recorder contains data files,
the files may be damaged or become
unplayable.
1 Perform the following operation on *1 This is an approximation for the time it
your computer. takes to charge from no remaining battery
On the Windows screen, left-click the power to full battery power at room
icon at the bottom of the desktop of temperature. It varies depending on the
the computer. remaining power and the condition of the
battery. It also takes more time if the
temperature of the battery is low, or if the
battery is charged while you are transferring
t Left-click “Safely remove USB data to the IC recorder.
Mass Storage Device.” *2 If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a
The icon can be different on different computer directly, use the supplied USB
operating systems. connection support cable.
On the Macintosh screen, drag the
“IC RECORDER” on the desktop to
“Trash” and drop it there.
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P Note Battery remain indication
If the battery indicator is not displayed in an
animation, charging has not been done : Charge the rechargeable battery or
properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 108. replace the old battery with a new
one.
When using a fully charged
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m
battery or an LR03 (size AAA)
alkaline battery : “Low Battery” appears and the IC
Follow the step 1. recorder will stop operation.
z Tips
• Do not use manganese battery for this IC
recorder.
• When replacing the battery, messages
recorded or alarm settings are not erased
even when you remove the battery.
• When replacing the battery, the clock
continues moving for about 3 minutes after
you remove the battery.
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Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On
Turning the power on • When you leave the IC recorder without
attempting an operation for a certain length
of time, the auto power off function will take
effect. (The length of time before auto power
off is set to “10min” when you purchase the
IC recorder.) You can select the length of
time before auto power off in the menu
(page 81).
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Step 4: Setting the Clock
Setting the clock after
recharging the battery
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1 Press v or V on the control button to set
the year, month, day, hour, and minute in
sequence, and then press N/ENT.
x STOP
N/ENT
MENU
2 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode
v, V display.
You need to set the clock to use the alarm Setting the clock using the
function or record the date and time. menu
Clock setting display appears when you While the IC recorder is in the stop mode,
insert battery for the first time, or when you you can set the clock using the menu.
insert a battery after the IC recorder has
been without battery for more than 3 1 Select “Date&Time” in the menu.
minutes, “Set Date&Time” appears, and
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
then the year section flashes in the display
window.
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The menu mode window will be 3 Press v or V on the control button to set
displayed. the year, month, day, hour, and minute in
sequence, and then press N/ENT.
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Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in
the Display Window
2 Press v or V on the control button to
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select “Detail Menu,” and then press N/
ENT.
v, V
N/ENT
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Language,” and then press N/
MENU ENT.
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You can select the following languages.
English, Español (Spanish), Français
(French)
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Preventing Accidental Operation (HOLD)
Locking the buttons Unlocking the buttons
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Slide the HOLD/POWER switch towards
the center so that all buttons will be
unlocked.
P Note
When the HOLD function is activated during
recording, all the functions of the buttons are
locked to prevent accidental operation. To stop
recording, cancel the HOLD function first.
z Tip
Even if the HOLD function is activated, you
can stop the alarm playback by pressing any
Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the button. (You cannot stop normal playback.)
direction of “HOLD.”
“HOLD” will appear indicating for approx.
3 seconds that all the functions of the
buttons are locked.
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Basic Operations
Recording
P Note
• Before making a recording, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power.
Selecting a folder
3 Press N/ENT.
N/ENT
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Starting to record
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The new message will be automatically recorded after z REC/
the last recorded message. PAUSE
To stop recording
1 Press x STOP.
“Accessing...” appears on the display and the IC x STOP
recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording.
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Other operations
pause recording* Press z REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the operation
indicator flashes in red and “ ” flashes in the display window.
release pause and resume Press z REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To
recording stop recording after pausing recording, press x STOP.)
review the current Press N/ENT. Recording stops and playback starts from the
recording instantly beginning of the message just recorded.
review during recording Press and hold . on the control button during recording or
recording pause. Recording stops and you can search backwards
while listening to fast playback sound. After you release . on the
control button, playback starts from that point.
* 1 hour after you pause recording, recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters
the stop mode.
z Tips
• Messages recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files.
• You can record up to 99 messages in each folder.
• Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the
recording (page 34).
P Notes
• Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC
recorder during recording.
• Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 11).
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Listening
P Note
• Before playback starts, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power.
To start playback
1 Press .
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5 Press N/ENT. Operation
Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator indicator
will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the
menu (page 80), the operation indicator does not light.)
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N/ENT
To stop playback
1 Press x STOP.
x STOP
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Other operations
stop at the current position Press N/ENT. To resume playback from that point, press N/ENT
(Playback Pause function) again.
go back to the beginning of Press . on the control button once.*
the current message
go back to previous Press . on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode,
messages keep the button pressed to go back the messages continuously.)
skip to the next message Press > on the control button once.*
skip to the succeeding Press > on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode,
messages keep the button pressed to skip the messages continuously.)
* These operations are for when “Easy Search” is set to “OFF” (page 76).
A File information
Press v or V on the control button to check the file information during playback.
A message recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows.
: Folder name: FOLDER01-FOLDER10
: Title: Date_file number (e.g. 090101_001 or FM_090101_001)
: Artist name: My Recording
: File name: Date_file number (e.g. 090101_001 or FM_090101_001)
You can change the folder name, title, artist name, and/or file name using a computer.
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B Counter information
You can select the display mode in the menu (page 77).
Elapsed time: Elapsed playback time of one message
Remaining time: The remaining time of the message
Recording date: Date recorded
Recording time: Time recorded
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C Remaining recording time
Displays the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours.
If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is
displayed in hours and minutes.
If there is less than 10 minutes time remaining, the time is displayed in minutes and
seconds.
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Erasing
P Notes
• Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
• Before erasing a message, exit HOLD mode and turn on the power.
2 Press ERASE.
“Erase?” appears with the message title.
ERASE
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4 Press N/ENT.
“Erasing...” appears in the display window and the N/ENT
selected message will be erased.
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will
advance and be renumbered so that there will be no
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space between messages.
To cancel erasing
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Other Recording Operations
MENU
v, V
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ST High-quality stereo recording mode Setting the microphone
(44.1 kHz/192 kbps) sensitivity
You can record with stereo
high-quality sound.
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2 Press v or V on the control button to S-High To record a sound far away
select “Mic Sensitivity,” and then press from the IC recorder or a low
N/ENT. sound, such as a recording
made in a spacious room.
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Cutting out low frequency – 2 Press v or V on the control button to
the LCF function select “LCF(Low Cut),” and then press
N/ENT.
MENU
When you set the LCF (Low Cut Filter) 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
function to “ON” in the stop or recording
mode, you cut out a low frequency to To cancel the LCF function
reduce the roaring noise from wind, etc.; Set “LCF(Low Cut)” to “OFF” in step 3.
therefore you can record a message more
clearly.
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Starting to record 2 Press v or V on the control button to
automatically in response to select “VOR,” and then press N/ENT.
sound – the VOR function
N/ENT
MENU
The VOR function is set to “OFF” when
v, V
you purchase the IC recorder.
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To cancel the VOR function
Set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 3.
P Note
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Operating during Recording
Monitoring the recording Dividing a message during
recording
i (headphone) jack
VOL +/–
DIVIDE
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1 Press DIVIDE during recording.
“Dividing...” appears on the display and
the new message number is added at the
point you pressed the button. The
z Tip
You can divide the currently recorded message
during recording pause.
P Note
When you divide a message into two, at the
point of division, the end of the first message
and the beginning of the second message may
be interrupted.
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Recording via Other Devices
Recording with an external 2 Press v or V on the control button to
microphone select “MIC IN,” and then press N/
ENT.
Stereo microphone
m (microphone) jack
x STOP
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
z REC/PAUSE
4 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.
The built-in microphones are
N/ENT automatically cut off.
v, V If the input level is not strong enough,
adjust the microphone sensitivity on the
IC recorder.
When a plug in power type microphone
is connected, power is automatically
supplied to the microphone from the IC
1 Connect an external microphone to the recorder.
m (microphone) jack when the IC
recorder is in the stop mode. z Recommended microphones
You can use the Sony ECM-CS10,
“Select Input” appears in the display
ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P
window. electret condenser microphone (not supplied).
If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in
the menu (page 82).
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Recording sound from a Recording from other
telephone or a cell phone equipment
You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type
electret condenser microphone (not External equipment
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m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and
adjust the volume level on the piece of
equipment connected to the IC recorder.
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8 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. To record without using the
synchronized recording function
9 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.
“ ” flashes and the IC recorder 1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.
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4 Press v or V on the control button to 7 Press v or V on the control button to
select “OFF,” and then press N/ENT. select “Audio IN,” and then press N/
ENT.
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* Optional audio connecting cables
(not supplied)
To the IC To the other
recorder equipment
P Note
When recording from other equipment, the
microphone sensitivity cannot be adjusted.
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Other Playback Operations
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normal playback will start at the point you Adjusting the playback
release the button.
speed – the DPC function
• If the last message is long and you wish to
start playback at a later part of the message, Rear
press and hold > on the control button to
go to the end of the message, and then press
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1 Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to during playback (page 43), or when the
“ON.” specified A-B section is played back
repeatedly (page 46), you cannot adjust the
2 If you wish to increase the playback playback speed.
speed, press v on the control button
when the IC recorder is in the playback
mode.
Every time the button is pressed, you can
increase the speed by 5% for + from
–50% to 0%, and 10% for + between 0%
and 100%.
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Changing the Playback Settings
Selecting the playback 2 Press v or V on the control button to
mode select “Play Mode,” and then press N/
ENT.
MENU
v, V
You can select the playback mode in the 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
menu.
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1 A message is played back. To stop A-B Repeat playback:
Press x STOP.
Messages in one folder are played
back continuously. To change the segment specified for A-B
ALL All the messages are played back Repeat playback:
continuously. During A-B Repeat playback, press
(repeat) A-B again to specify a new
1 One message is played back
starting point A. Then specify a new
repeatedly.
finishing point B, as in step 2.
Messages in one folder are played
back repeatedly. P Note
You cannot specify the finishing point B
ALL All the messages are played back before the starting point A that has been set.
repeatedly.
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Making the human voice The menu mode window will be
clearer – the noise cut displayed.
function 2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Noise Cut,” and then press N/
ENT.
N/ENT
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “ON,” and then press N/ENT.
MENU
v, V
When the noise cut function is set to “ON” 4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
in the menu, the distortion of very low and P Notes
high frequencies which are outside the • The effect of the noise cut function may be
human voice range is reduced, therefore different depending on the condition of the
you can hear the human voice more clearly. recorded voice.
• When you are using the built-in speaker or
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode listening to the FM radio, the noise cut
when the IC recorder is in the stop or function does not work.
playback mode. To cancel the noise cut function
Set “Noise Cut” to “OFF” in step 3.
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Selecting the sound effect 2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Effect,” and then press N/ENT.
x STOP
v, V
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select effect you want for the playback,
N/ENT and then press N/ENT.
MENU
., >
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Pop Stresses middle ranges, ideal for
vocals.
P Notes
• When you are using the built-in speaker or
listening to the FM radio, this setting is
invalid.
• When the noise cut function is set to “ON” in
the menu, this setting is invalid.
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Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time
with an Alarm
2 Enter the alarm setting mode.
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode
when the IC recorder is in the stop
mode.
The menu mode window will be
displayed.
x STOP 2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Alarm,” and then press N/
N/ENT ENT.
MENU
v, V
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “New,” and then press N/
You can sound an alarm and start playback ENT.
of a selected message at a desired time.
You can have the message played back on a
specified date, once every week, or at the
same time every day.
You can set a maximum of 30 alarms.
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3 Set the alarm date and time. 2 Press v or V on the control button to
1 Press v or V on the control button to select the item you want to change, then
select “Date,” a day of the week, or press N/ENT.
“Daily,” and then press N/ENT.
2 When you select “Date”:
3 Press v or V on the control button to
Set the year, month, day, hour, and select “Edit,” then press N/ENT.
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2 Press v or V on the control button to • When the clock has not been set or no
select “Beep&Play,” “Beep” or “Play,” messages are recorded, you cannot set the
then press N/ENT. alarm.
• The alarm sounds even if you set “Beep” to
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode. “OFF” in the menu (page 80).
• If the alarm time comes during recording,
When the set date and time the alarm will sound after the recording is
comes finished. “,” will flash when the alarm time
comes.
At the set time, “Alarm” is displayed in the
• If the alarm time comes while you are
display window and the alarm and the updating data, the alarm will be cancelled
selected message will be played back using automatically.
the selected alarm pattern. • If more than one alarm time comes, only the
When the playback ends, the IC recorder first message will be played back with an
will stop automatically. (When the alarm alarm.
pattern is set to “Beep&Play” or “Play,” the • Once the alarm is set, the alarm will not be
IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the cancelled, even after the message is played
back.
selected message.)
• If the alarm time comes while another
To listen to the same message message is being played back with an alarm,
again the payback stops and the new message will
be played back.
Press N/ENT, and the same message will
• If you divide a message you have set an
be played back from the beginning. alarm for, the alarm setting remains on only
the first part of the divided message.
To stop the alarm playback
• If you delete a message on which you have
Press any button other than VOL +/– while set an alarm, that alarm will be also
the alarm sound is heard. If the HOLD cancelled.
function is activated, you can stop the alarm
playback by pressing any button.
P Notes
• You can set only one alarm each one
message.
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Playback via Other Devices
Recording with other (stereo minijack) of other equipment
equipment using an audio connecting cable*.
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P Note
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed optional accessories. Please ask the
dealer for detailed information.
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Editing Messages
v, V
Editing Messages
N/ENT
4 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Execute,” and then press N/
MENU ENT.
“Erasing...” appears in the display
window and all messages in the selected
folder will be erased.
P Note
If the selected folder contains a protected
message, you cannot erase the message.
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Moving a Message to a Different Folder
The menu mode window will be
displayed.
N/ENT
MENU
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When you move a message to another
folder, the original message in the
previous folder will be deleted.
Editing Messages
To cancel moving the message
Press x STOP before step 4.
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Dividing a Message into Two
1 Press DIVIDE while you are playing
back the message you want to divide.
“Divide?” appears with the message title.
., >
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P Notes
• You need a certain amount of free space in
the memory to divide a message.
• When you divide a message with a title and
artist name, the newer part has the same title,
artist name, and file name.
• You cannot divide a message other than the
one recorded using the IC recorder (MP3/
WMA/AAC-LC file transferred from a
computer).
• Once a message is divided, you cannot
Editing Messages
combine divided messages using the IC
recorder.
• If you divide a message with an alarm
setting, the same alarm setting remains only
with the former message divided.
• You may not be able to divide a message at
the beginning or at the end of the message
because of system limitations.
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Listening to the FM Radio
MENU
., >
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4 Press . or > on the control button Switching the FM radio
repeatedly to tune in a station or press output between speaker and
and hold . or > on the control headphones
button until the frequency digits begin to
change on the display.
The IC recorder automatically scans the
radio frequencies and stops when it finds
a clear station.
If you cannot tune in a station, press .
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2 Press v or V on the control button to Switching the receiver
select “Audio Output,” and then press sensitivity of the FM radio
N/ENT.
MENU
v, V
The FM radio output is set to
“Headphones” when you purchase the IC
recorder. You can set the receiver sensitivity when
listening to the FM radio.
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode
when listening to the FM radio.
The menu mode window will be
displayed.
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2 Press v or V on the control button to Recording FM broadcasts
select “DX/LOCAL,” and then press N/
ENT.
x STOP
z REC/PAUSE
3 Press v or V on the control button to
P Note
Select “DX” when the IC recorder reception
status is not good due to a weak signal.
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Presetting FM Radio Stations Automatically
2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Auto Preset,” and then press N/
ENT.
x STOP
N/ENT
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Execute,” and then press N/
MENU ENT.
The IC recorder automatically scans for
v, V available radio frequencies and the
stations will be stored in memory from
the lower frequencies to the higher ones.
You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations While presetting FM radio stations
automatically using the preset menu. automatically, the preset number ready to
be assigned flashes.
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode
when listening to the FM radio.
The menu mode window will be
displayed.
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To stop the automatic presetting Switching the scanning
Press x STOP. The preset numbers stored sensitivity
until you press the x STOP button remain
in memory.
N/ENT
MENU
v, V
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2 Press v or V on the control button to
select “Scan Sensitivity,” and then press
N/ENT.
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Presetting FM Radio Stations Manually
2 Press N/ENT.
The preset number, frequency and “Set?”
will be displayed on the display.
v, V
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Listening to a Preset Radio Station
The IC recorder enters the FM radio
mode.
x STOP
v, V
N/ENT
MENU
., >
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select preset number.
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode
when the IC recorder is stopped. 4 Press . or > on the control button
The menu mode window will be repeatedly until the preset number you
displayed. want is displayed.
When you press and hold . or > on
2 Press v or V on the control button to the control button, the preset numbers
select “FM Radio,” and then press N/ change rapidly.
ENT.
5 Press x STOP to turn the FM radio off.
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Erasing Preset FM Radio Stations
The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode.
v, V
MENU
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The preset number will be changed to
“P - -.”
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About the Menu Function
x STOP
v, V
3 Press v or V on the control button to
select the setting that you want to set,
MENU
., >
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Menu Settings
Menu items Settings Operation mode
(a : the setting can be made/
— : the setting cannot be made)
Stop Playback Recording FM radio FM radio
mode mode mode mode recording
mode
REC Mode ST, STSP, STLP, SP, LP a — — a —
Mic Sensitivity S-High , High , Low a — a — —
LCF(Low Cut) ON, OFF a — a — —
VOR ON, OFF a — a — —
Noise Cut ON, OFF a a — — —
Effect Pop, Rock, Jazz, Bass1, Bass2, a a — — —
Custom, OFF
Easy Search ON, OFF a a — — —
Play Mode 1, , ALL, 1, , a a — — —
ALL
Display Elapsed Time, Remain Time, a a a — a
REC Date, REC Time
Alarm New, List, Pattern a — — — —
Protect Execute, Cancel a — — — —
Move (Folder to be moved) a a — — —
Erase All Execute, Cancel a — — — —
FM Radio* a — — — —
Auto Preset* Execute, Cancel — — — a —
DX/LOCAL* DX, LOCAL — — — a a
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Menu items Settings Operation mode
(a : the setting can be made/
— : the setting cannot be made)
Stop Playback Recording FM radio FM radio
mode mode mode mode recording
mode
Scan Sensitivity* High(SCAN H), Low(SCAN L) — — — a —
Audio Output* Headphones, Speaker — — — a a
Detail Menu a — — — —
Date&Time __y__m__d__:__ a — — — —
Time Display 12-Hour, 24-Hour a — — — —
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
REC Mode Sets the recording mode. 28
ST*:
Stereo high-quality recording mode
STSP:
Stereo standard recording mode
STLP:
Stereo long play recording mode
SP:
Monaural standard play recording mode
LP:
Monaural long play recording mode
Mic Sensitivity Sets the microphone sensitivity. 29
S-High :
To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low
sound, such as a recording made in a spacious room.
High *:
To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting, such
as a recording made in a conference room or during
interviews.
Low :
To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth,
a sound near the IC recorder, or a loud sound.
LCF(Low Cut) Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to cut a low frequency to 31
reduce the roaring noise from wind; therefore you can record a
message more clearly.
ON:
The LCF function is activated.
OFF*:
The LCF function is cancelled.
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
VOR Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function. 32
ON:
Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and
pauses when no sound is heard, eliminating recording during
soundless periods. The VOR function is activated when
z REC/PAUSE is pressed.
OFF*:
The VOR function does not work.
Noise Cut Sets the noise cut function. 47
ON:
The distortion of very low and high frequencies which are
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
Effect Sets the effect you want for the playback in the menu. 48
Pop:
Stresses middle ranges, ideal for vocals.
Rock:
Emphasizes high and low ranges for a powerful sound.
Jazz:
Emphasizes high ranges for a lively sound.
Bass1:
The bass sound is emphasized.
Bass2:
The bass sound is emphasized even more.
Custom:
You can design your own custom sound level for 5 bands of
EQ.
OFF*:
The Effect function does not work.
P Note
When playing back messages using the built-in speaker, listening
to the FM radio, or when the noise cut function is set to “ON” in
the menu, the Effect function does not work.
Easy Search Sets the easy search function. 42
ON:
You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing > on
the control button and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing
. on the control button. This function is useful when
attempting to locate desired point in a long recording.
OFF*:
The easy search function does not work. When you press .
or > on the control button, a message will be moved
forward or backward.
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
Play Mode Sets the playback mode. 45
1:
A message is played back.
*:
Messages in one folder are played back continuously.
ALL:
All the messages are played back continuously.
1:
One message is played back repeatedly.
:
Messages in one folder are played back repeatedly.
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
Alarm Sets the alarm. 50
New*:
To set the alarm, select “New” and set the date, time or day of
the week or choose daily for playback.
List:
A list of dates or the days of the week, and times at which the
alarm has already been set will be displayed.
Edit: You can change the selected date or day of the week and
time.
Cancel: You can cancel the alarm setting on the selected date
or on a day of the week.
Pattern:
Sets the alarm sound pattern for all alarm settings.
Beep&Play*: The selected message is played back after the
alarm sounds.
Beep: Only the alarm sounds.
Play: Only the selected message is played back.
Protect Protect the selected message to prevent the message from being –
erased, divided, or being moved.
Execute:
Protect the selected message. If you specify a message that has
already been protected, cancel the protection.
Cancel*:
“Set Protection?” or “Erase Protection?” is not executed.
Move The selected message will be moved to the selected folder. 56
Before attempting to move a message, select the message to be
moved, and then go to the menu window.
Erase All All messages in the selected folder will be erased. 55
Press to return to the folder window before erasing the
messages and select a folder from which all messages are to be
erased, and then go to the menu window and select “Execute.”
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
FM Radio** The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. 60
Auto Preset** Scans automatically for available frequencies. The stations will 64
be stored in memory.
Execute:
The automatic presetting is activated.
Cancel*:
The automatic presetting is cancelled.
DX/LOCAL** Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. 62
DX*:
Normally, select this setting.
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
Detail Menu
Date&Time Sets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in 13
sequence.
Time Display Sets the clock display. –
12-Hour*:
12:00AM = midnight, 12:00PM = noon
24-Hour:
0:00 = midnight, 12:00 = noon
Beep Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. –
ON*:
A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been
accepted or an error has occurred.
OFF:
No beep sound will be heard.
P Note
The alarm sounds even if you set “Beep” to “OFF” in the menu.
LED Turns the operation indicator on or off during operation. –
ON*:
During recording or playback, the operation indicator lights or
flashes.
OFF:
The operation indicator does not light or flash, even during
operation.
P Note
When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the operation
indicator lights or flashes even if “LED” is set to “OFF.”
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
Backlight Turns the backlight in the display window on or off. –
ON*:
The backlight in the display window lights up for approx. 10
seconds.
OFF:
The backlight in the display window does not light, even
during operation.
Language Sets the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, 15
file names, etc.
English, Español (Spanish), Français (French)
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Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) See page
Select Input Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the 36, 37
m (microphone) jack.
MIC IN*:
Select when you record messages using an external
microphone.
Audio IN:
Select when you record using other equipment.
SYNC REC When set to “ON,” the IC recorder enters the recording pause 37
mode when no sound is detected for more than 2 seconds, and the
IC recorder starts recording again as a new message when any
sound is detected.
ON:
The synchronized recording function is activated.
OFF*:
The synchronized recording function is cancelled.
Format Sets the formatting of the drive. –
Execute:
“Formatting...” appears and the drive will be formatted.
Cancel*:
The drive will not be formatted.
P Notes
• Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory.
• When the memory is formatted, all the data stored in the IC
recorder will be erased. Once the memory has been erased, you
cannot retrieve the data that was erased.
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Utilizing Your Computer
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Connecting the IC recorder The IC recorder is recognized by the
to your computer computer as soon as the connection is
made. While the IC recorder is connected to
the computer, “Connecting” is displayed in
the display window of the IC recorder.
IC recorder
To USB port
MUSIC
POP
OLDIES*1
*2
*3
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The folders and files are displayed on the z Tips
computer screen as shown. • You can change the folder name, title, artist
The folder indicators in the display window name, and/or file name using a computer.
of the IC recorder are as follows: • The title or artist name, etc., registered in the
music files, can be displayed on the IC
: Folder for messages recorded using recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag
the IC recorder (They have been information using the software you use to
already made when you purchase make the music files on your computer.
the IC recorder.) • You can display the information in sequence
by pressing v or V on the control button
: Folder transferred from a computer (page 89).
(They are displayed when music
files have been transferred from a P Notes
computer.) • You cannot copy 511 or more folders
(except VOICE folders) or files to the root
directory that is located immediately below
P Note “IC RECORDER” on the computer. This is
You can record messages in up to 10 folders due to system limitations (for ICD-UX200/
(FOLDER01-10) using the IC recorder. UX200F only).
• If no title, or artist name has been registered
*1 The name of a folder in which music files “Unknown” will be displayed.
are stored will be displayed on the IC
recorder as it is, so it is convenient if you
put an easy-to-remember name on the
folder in advance.
Folders shown in the illustration are
examples of folder names.
*2 The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels
of folders copied to the IC recorder.
*3 If you copy music files separately, they are
classified as being in “No Folder.”
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Copying Messages from the IC Recorder to
Your Computer to Save Them
z To copy a message or a folder
(Drag and drop)
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Copying Music Files from Your Computer to
the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back
Copying a music file from
your computer to the IC
recorder (drag and drop)
1 Connect the IC recorder to your
computer (page 84).
You can copy music or other audio files 2 Copy the folder in which the music files
(MP3/WMA/AAC-LC*) from your are stored to the IC recorder.
computer to the IC recorder by dragging On the Windows screen using Explorer,
and dropping them, and you can then play and on the Macintosh screen using
them back on the IC recorder. Finder, drag and drop the folder onto the
IC recorder.
You can make an MP3/WMA/AAC-LC file The IC recorder can recognize up to 500
using a software application, etc., installed folders. You can copy up to 999 files to
on your computer. one folder and up to 5,000 files in total.
* For the file formats that can be played back 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your
using the IC recorder, see “Specifications” computer (page 94).
(page 99).
4 Press .
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6 Press v or V on the control button to Display when playing back a
select the music file you want to play. music file
Press v or V on the control button to check
7 Press N/ENT to start playback. the music file information during playback.
8 Press x STOP to stop playback.
The maximum playback time (tracks*),
when playing music files using the IC
recorder, is as follows.
: Folder name
48 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps : Title
ICD- 89 hr. 33 hr. 16 hr.
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Enjoying the music files Playing back a message at a
more desired time with an alarm
You can start playback of a selected
Selecting the playback mode message at a desired time.
You can select the playback mode, such as For details, see page 50.
playback of one music file, continuous
playback of music files in one folder,
continuous playback of all music files,
repeat playback of one music file, repeat
playback of music files in one folder and
repeat playback of all music files, in the
menu.
For details, see page 45.
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Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory – Data
Storage Function
When the IC recorder is connected to your
computer directly or using a USB
connection support cable, image data or text
data on the computer, as well as messages
or files recorded using the IC recorder can
be temporarily stored in the IC recorder.
Your computer must meet the specified
system requirements to use the IC recorder
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Using Voice Recognition Software
When voice recognition software (not Edition (not supplied) on your computer. To
supplied) is installed on your computer, you install Dragon NaturallySpeaking, your
can transcribe a message into a text file. computer should meet the specified system
requirements.
• You can transcribe the following messages
Introducing the voice saved in your IC recorder or on your
computer;
recognition software
– ST, STSP, STLP or SP recording mode
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a speech- messages (MP3 files)
recognition software application that allows – 44.1/16/11 kHz 16-bit WAV/AAC-LC
you to recognize and transcribe your files saved on your computer
recorded voice in a message and convert it • You cannot transcribe a message recording
the voices of more than one person.
into a text file.
For details on Dragon NaturallySpeaking,
refer to the operating instructions supplied Creating a user file adapted
with Dragon NaturallySpeaking. to your recorded speech
For information on using Dragon (Training)
NaturallySpeaking, refer to the
documentation supplied with the software. What is “Training”?
For the latest version and information on Before you can transcribe recorded
the availability of Dragon messages using Dragon NaturallySpeaking,
NaturallySpeaking in each region, please you must create a user file specifically
refer to the following home page: adapted to the sound of your recorded
http://www.nuance.com speech. This procedure is called “training.”
When training is complete, Dragon
P Notes NaturallySpeaking creates a user speech
• You can use the transcribing feature only file containing information about your
when you have installed Dragon
NaturallySpeaking Select or Professional
recorded speech.
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• Refer to the operating instructions or the sound of your breath in the recordings,
help supplied with Dragon enabling maximum recognition accuracy.
NaturallySpeaking, as some parts of
P Note
training are the same as those required for
Avoid recording in a noisy place, such as on a
dictating directly to the computer using a
subway platform, in order to obtain maximum
headset microphone. recognition accuracy.
• Even if you have already created a user
speech file with a headset microphone,
you should create a separate speech file
for the IC recorder to get better
recognition accuracy.
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Disconnecting the IC Recorder from Your
Computer
Follow the procedures below; otherwise, 3 Make sure that the display of the IC
data may be damaged. recorder turns off.
1 Make sure that the operation indicator 4 Disconnect the IC recorder from the
does not light. USB port of the computer, and slide the
USB lever in the direction of the arrow to
2 Perform the following operation on your retract the USB connector.
computer.
On the Windows screen, left-click the
icon at the bottom of the desktop of the
computer.
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Additional Information
Additional Information
USB AC adaptor (not supplied).
You can charge the battery while you are
using the IC recorder, so that it is useful
when you want to record for a long time.
When you use the IC recorder for the first
* This is an approximation for the time it takes
time, or after you have not used the IC to charge from no remaining battery power
recorder for a certain time, it is to full battery power at room temperature. It
recommended that you charge the battery varies depending on the remaining power
repeatedly until “ ” is displayed. and the condition of the battery. It also takes
It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to more time if the temperature of the battery is
low, or if the battery is charged while you
fully charge exhausted battery.* are transferring data to the IC recorder.
P Note
Your dealer may not handle some of the
optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information.
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Disconnecting the IC displayed for an extended period of time.
This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder.
recorder from the AC outlet Wait until the start-up display disappears
Follow the procedures below; otherwise, from the display window.
when the IC recorder contains data files, the • While a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) is
being used, the remaining battery indicator
files may be damaged or become
does not appear in the display window.
unplayable.
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Precautions
On power – When you use the unit in an
Operate the unit only on 1.5 V or 1.2 V DC. environment where the unit is exposed
Use one NH-AAA rechargeable battery or to rain, snow, or humidity.
one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery. – In circumstances where you get sweaty.
If you touch the unit with wet hands or
On safety if you put the unit in the pocket of
Do not operate the unit while driving, sweaty clothes, the unit may get wet.
cycling or operating any motorized vehicle. • You may feel pain in your ears if you use
the headphones when the ambient air is
On handling
very dry. This is not because of a
• Do not leave the unit in a location near
malfunction of the headphones, but
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
because of static electricity accumulated
Additional Information
sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical
in your body. You can reduce static
shock.
electricity by wearing non-synthetic
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into
clothes that prevent the emergence of
the unit, remove the battery and have the
static electricity.
unit checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further. On noise
• Be careful not to allow water to splash on • Noise may be heard when the unit is
the unit. The unit is not water-proof. In placed near an AC power source, a
particular, be careful in the following fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone
situations. during recording or playback.
– When you have the unit in your pocket • Noise may be recorded when an object,
and go to the bathroom, etc. such as your finger, etc., rubs or scratches
When you bend down, the unit may the unit during recording.
drop into the water and may get wet.
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On maintenance
To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth
slightly moistened in water. Do not use
alcohol, benzine or thinner.
Backup recommendations
To avoid potential risk of data loss
caused by accidental operation or
malfunction of the IC recorder, we
recommend that you save a backup copy
of your recorded messages on a tape
recorder or to a computer, etc.
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Specifications
System requirements • 64 bit versions of Windows® XP are not
supported.
Operating systems: • For the latest version information and
– Windows Vista® Ultimate Service Pack 1 compatibility with your operating system,
or higher please access the support home page for the
– Windows Vista® Business Service Pack 1 IC recorder:
or higher U.S.A.:
– Windows Vista® Home Premium Service http://www.sony.com/recordersupport
Pack 1 or higher Canada:
– Windows Vista® Home Basic Service http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
Pack 1 or higher http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/
– Windows® XP Media Center Edition Latin American areas:
2005 Service Pack 3 or higher
Additional Information
http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp
– Windows® XP Media Center Edition
2004 Service Pack 3 or higher Hardware environment:
– Windows® XP Media Center Edition – Port: USB port
Service Pack 3 or higher – Sound board: Sound cards compatible
– Windows® XP Professional Service Pack with any of the supported Microsoft®
3 or higher Windows® operating systems
– Windows® XP Home Edition Service
Pack 3 or higher P Note
– Windows® 2000 Professional Service • The following systems are not supported:
Pack 4 or higher – Operating systems other than the ones
– Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.5) indicated on the left
– Pre-Installed – Personally constructed computers or
operating systems
P Notes – Upgraded operating systems
• Operation is not guaranteed if any operating – Multi-boot environment
system other than those indicated on the left
(Windows® 98 or Linux, etc.) is used. – Multi-monitor environment
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When you are using Windows® Bit rate and sampling frequencies*2 for
2000 Professional WMA files
Install the driver using Bit rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps*3, VBR
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz
“SonyRecorder_Driver.exe” in the IC
recorder.
*2 WMA Ver. 8 Class2A is compatible,
however, MBR (Multi Bit Rate), Lossless,
Professional, and Voice are not supported.
Design and specifications This IC recorder cannot play back DRM
protected contents. Not all encoders are
IC recorder section supported.
Capacity (User available capacity) *3 The NoiseSubstitution function is not
ICD-UX200/UX200F: 2 GB supported, therefore, playback becomes
(approx. 1.79 GB = 1,928,822,784 Byte) simple playback with 32 kbps bit rate.
ICD-UX300/UX300F: 4 GB Bit rate and sampling frequencies for
(approx. 3.59 GB = 3,860,922,368 Byte) AAC-LC files*4
A part of the memory capacity is used as a
management area. Bit rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling frequencies:
Frequency range 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
• ST: 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz
• STSP: 40 Hz - 15,000 Hz *4 Not all encoders are supported.
• STLP: 60 Hz - 7,500 Hz
• SP: 60 Hz - 10,000 Hz FM radio section
• LP: 60 Hz - 3,400 Hz
Frequency range
Bit rate and sampling frequencies for 87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz
MP3 files*1 IF 150 kHz
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling frequencies: Antenna
16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz Stereo headphones cord antenna
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General Mass (JEITA)*5
Approx. 58 g (2 oz) including NH-AAA
Speaker rechargeable battery
Approx. 16 mm (21/32 in.) dia.
Input/Output *5 Measured value by the standard of JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information
• Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)
Technology Industries Association)
– input for plug in power, minimum input
level 0.9 mV, 3 kilohms or lower Supplied accessories
impedance microphone See page 7.
• Headphone jack (minijack, stereo)
– output for 8 ohms - 300 ohms headphones Optional accessories
• USB connector Active speaker SRS-M50
– High-Speed USB compatible Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10,
ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P,
Playback speed control (DPC)
ECM-TL1
+100% to –50% (MP3) Audio connecting cable RK-G136, RK-G139
Additional Information
0% to –50% (WMA/AAC-LC) Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2K
Power output USB AC adaptor AC-U50AD (U.S.A. and
Canada only), AC-U50A (Latin America only)
90 mW
Battery charger BCG-34HS2KA (U.S.A. and
Power requirements Canada only), BCG-34HLD22K (Latin
One NH-AAA rechargeable battery (supplied): America only)
1.2 V DC
One LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (not Your dealer may not handle some of the above
supplied): 1.5 V DC listed optional accessories. Please ask the
dealer for detailed information.
Operating temperature
5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F) Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting
parts and controls) (JEITA)*5
36.6 mm × 98.5 mm × 14.6 mm
(1 1/2 in. × 4 in. × 19/32 in.)
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Maximum recording time*6*7
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.
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Battery life*1
When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery
Recording ST*2 STSP*3 STLP*4 SP*5 LP*6 Music file
mode (128 kbps/
44.1 kHz)
Recording Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 14 hr. Approx. 12 hr. Approx. 14 hr. –
30 min. 30 min.
Playback*7 Approx. 20 hr. Approx. 20 hr. Approx. 22 hr. Approx. 21 hr. Approx. 21 hr. Approx. 20 hr.
through 30 min. 30 min. 30 min.
speaker
Playback Approx. 42 hr. Approx. 43 hr. Approx. 49 hr. Approx. 50 hr. Approx. 53 hr. Approx. 43 hr.
using the 30 min. 30 min. 30 min. 30 min.
headphones
FM recording Approx. 3 hr. Approx. 4 hr. Approx. 4 hr. Approx. 4 hr. Approx. 5 hr. –
Additional Information
30 min. 30 min.
FM reception: Approx. 6 hr.
(hr.: hours/min.: minutes)
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Recording ST*2 STSP*3 STLP*4 SP*5 LP*6 Music file
mode (128 kbps/
44.1 kHz)
Playback Approx. 63 hr. Approx. 67 hr. Approx. 75 hr. Approx. 75 hr. Approx. 83 hr. Approx. 67 hr.
using the 30 min.
headphones
FM recording Approx. 3 hr. Approx. 4 hr. Approx. 4 hr. Approx. 4 hr. Approx. 5 hr. –
30 min. 30 min.
FM reception: Approx. 7 hr. 30 min.
(hr.: hours/min.: minutes)
*1 The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony. The battery life may
shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder.
*2 ST: Stereo high quality recording mode
*3 STSP: Stereo standard recording mode
*4 STLP: Stereo long play recording mode
*5 SP: Monaural standard play recording mode
*6 LP: Monaural long play recording mode
*7 When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 15
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem
persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Please note that recorded messages may be erased during service or repair work.
Symptom Remedy
The IC recorder cannot be • Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” for
turned off. more than 2 seconds when the IC recorder is stopped (page 12).
The IC recorder cannot be • The power to the IC recorder is off. Slide the HOLD/POWER
turned on. switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 1 second
(page 12).
The IC recorder is powered • When you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation
off automatically. for a certain length of time, the auto power off function will take
effect. (The length of time before auto power off is set to “10min”
when you purchase the IC recorder.) You can select the length of
time before auto power off in the menu (page 81).
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Display does not disappear. • Remove the protective film on the display window before you use
Display appears blurred. the IC recorder.
The IC recorder does not • The battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 9).
operate. • The battery is weak (page 11).
• The power to the IC recorder is off. Slide the HOLD/POWER
switch in the direction of “POWER” for more than 1 second
(page 12).
• The HOLD function is activated. Slide the HOLD/POWER switch
towards the center (page 17).
No sound comes from the • The volume is turned down completely (page 22).
speaker. • Headphones are plugged in (page 42).
• When you are listening to the FM radio, “Audio Output” is set to
“Headphones.” Set it to “Speaker” (page 61).
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Symptom Remedy
Sound comes from the • If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the
speaker even when the sound may come from the speaker. Unplug the headphones, and
headphones are plugged in. then insert them securely.
• When you are listening to the FM radio, “Audio Output” is set to
“Speaker.” Set it to “Headphones” (page 61).
The operation indicator does • “LED” is set to “OFF.” Display the menu and set “LED” to “ON”
not light. (page 80).
“Memory Full” is displayed • The memory is full. Erase some of the messages (page 26) or
and you cannot start erase all the messages after you store them on your computer.
recording.
“File Full” is displayed and • 99 messages have been recorded in the selected folder or 990
you cannot operate the IC messages (when there are 10 folders) in total have been recorded.
recorder. Therefore you cannot record another message, or move a message.
Erase some of the messages (page 26) or erase all the messages
after you store them on your computer.
Recording is interrupted. • The VOR function is activated. Set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu
(page 32).
Noise is heard. • An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or
scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was
recorded.
• The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source, a
fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback.
• Plug of the connected microphone was dirty when recording.
Clean the plug.
• The i (headphones) plug is dirty. Clean the plug.
Recording level is low. • “Mic Sensitivity” (microphone sensitivity) is set to “Low .”
• Display the menu and set “Mic Sensitivity” to “High ” or
“S-High ” (page 29).
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Symptom Remedy
The VOR function does not • The synchronized recording function is activated (page 37). Set
work. “SYNC REC” to “OFF” in the menu (page 82).
• During FM recording, the VOR function does not work.
You cannot divide a • You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a
message. message.
• If 99 messages have been recorded in a folder, you cannot divide a
message in that folder. 99 messages have been recorded in the
selected folder. Erase some of the messages (page 26) or erase
all the messages after you store them on your computer.
• The synchronized recording function is activated (page 37). Set
“SYNC REC” to “OFF” in the menu (page 82).
• You may not be able to divide a message at the beginning or at the
end of the message because of system limitations.
• You cannot divide or move a message other than the one recorded
using the IC recorder (MP3/WMA/AAC-LC file transferred from
a computer).
• If you divide a message frequently, the unit may become unable to
divide the message further.
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When recording from other • Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the
equipment, the input level is m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume
too strong or not strong level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder.
enough.
Playback speed is too fast or • The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Slide the DPC (SPEED
too slow. CTRL) switch to “OFF” or press v or V on the control button to
adjust the speed in DPC again (page 43).
“--:--” is displayed. • You have not set the clock (page 13).
“--y--m--d” or “--:--” is • The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the
displayed on the REC Date message when the clock was not set.
display.
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Symptom Remedy
There are fewer menu items • The menu items displayed are different depending on the
displayed in the menu mode. operation modes (stop mode, playback mode, recording mode,
and FM radio reception mode) (page 72).
The battery life is short. • The battery life on page 103 is based on playback with the volume
level set to 15. The battery life may shorten depending on the
operation of the IC recorder.
There is no battery power • Even if you do not use the IC recorder, the battery is consumed
remaining after you have left slightly. The battery life in this case varies depending on humidity
the battery inserted for long or other environmental conditions. If you do not intend to use the
time without using the IC IC recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended that
recorder. you turn the power off (page 12) or remove the battery. Moreover,
if you set “Auto Power Off” to a short span in the menu (page 81),
you can prevent the battery from being consumed due to
forgetting to turn the IC recorder off.
There is no battery power • Once the battery is full charged, it is not recharged automatically,
remaining when you even if you leave the IC recorder connected to the USB AC
disconnect the IC recorder adaptor. You can use the IC recorder while it is connected to the
from the USB AC adaptor USB AC adaptor, but charge it again after disconnecting it.
after you have left the IC
recorder connected for long
time, fully charged.
The charging indicator is not • You are not using a rechargeable battery or are using a battery
displayed. other than a rechargeable battery (alkaline battery, manganese
battery, etc.)
• Rechargeable battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity.
• “USB Charge” of “Detail Menu” is set to “OFF” in the menu. To
charge the battery using your computer, set it to “ON.”
• When playing back messages using the built-in speaker, or when
listening to the FM radio, you cannot charge the battery.
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Symptom Remedy
The charging indicator • A rechargeable battery other than an NH-AAA model or a battery
disappears in the middle of other than a rechargeable battery (alkaline battery, manganese
charging. battery, etc.) has been inserted.
• The rechargeable battery has deteriorated.
• When playing back messages using the built-in speaker, or when
listening to the FM radio, you cannot charge the battery.
“ ” or “ ” is • The environmental temperature is out of the range for charging.
flashing instead of the Charge the battery in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C -
remaining battery indicator. 35 °C.
The battery life of the • You are using the rechargeable battery in an environment with a
rechargeable battery is short. temperature of under 5 °C. Charge the battery in an environment
with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C.
• The IC recorder has not been used for a certain time. Charge and
discharge the rechargeable battery using the IC recorder several
times.
• Replace the old one with new rechargeable battery.
• The remaining battery indicator is displayed only for a short time,
however, the rechargeable battery is not charged completely. It
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takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge exhausted
battery.
The changed menu setting • If the battery is removed just after the menu setting is changed, the
does not function. menu setting may not function.
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Symptom Remedy
You cannot charge the • When you connect the IC recorder to a computer which is not
battery by connecting the IC running, the battery will not be charged.
recorder to your computer. • Even if the computer is on, and the computer is in a mode of
reduced operation (standby or sleep), you cannot charge the
battery.
• “USB Charge” of “Detail Menu” is set to “OFF” in the menu. To
charge the battery using your computer, set it to “ON.”
• Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it.
• Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements
other than those described on page 99.
• When you are listening to the FM radio, you cannot charge the
battery.
The audio is weak or has • The battery is weak. Replace the battery with new one (page 9).
poor quality when listening • Move the unit away from the TV.
to the radio.
The picture of your TV • If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor
becomes unstable. antenna, move the IC recorder away from the TV.
You cannot receive FM radio • The headphones are not connected (the headphone cord is the FM
stations, or a lot of static is antenna).
heard. • Connect the headphones to the i (headphone) jack and extend the
headphone cord.
• “DX/LOCAL” has been set to “LOCAL.” Set it to “DX”
(page 79).
You cannot preset an FM • You have already preset 30 FM radio stations. Erase unwanted
radio station. preset stations (page 69).
• “Scan Sensitivity” has been set to “Low(SCAN L).” Set it to
“High(SCAN H)” (page 79).
It takes a long time for the IC • If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data, it
recorder to start. may take longer for the IC recorder to start. This is not a
malfunction of the IC recorder. Wait until the start-up display
disappears.
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Symptom Remedy
The IC recorder does not • Take out the battery and insert it again (page 9).
operate correctly.
The IC recorder does not • You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the
operate. computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the
memory (page 82).
The IC recorder is not • Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it.
recognized by your • Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the
computer. supplied USB connection support cable. Connect the IC recorder
A folder/file cannot be directly to your computer or use the supplied USB connection
transferred from your support cable.
computer. • Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements
other than those described on page 99.
• Depending on the USB port position, the IC recorder may not be
recognized. If this happens, try another port.
The file transferred from • The file format may differ from those that can be played back
your computer cannot be using the IC recorder (MP3/WMA/AAC-LC).
played back.
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The computer cannot start. • If you reboot the computer with the unit connected to the
computer, the computer may freeze or may not start properly.
Disconnect the unit from the computer and reboot the computer
again.
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Error Messages
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Error message Cause/Remedy
Already Set • The selected message has already been set for alarm playback.
Select the other message.
• You set the alarm to play back a message at a date and time
previously set on another message. Change the alarm setting.
Past Date/Time • You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and
set the appropriate date and time.
No Setting • If you have not set the alarm, the alarm list will not be displayed.
Make the alarm setting for “New.”
Settings are Full • You can set up to 30 alarms. Cancel unwanted alarms.
• When 30 FM stations have already been stored in the IC
recorder’s memory, you cannot preset a new FM station.
File Protected • The selected message is protected and is now a “Reading only”
file. You cannot erase it. Cancel the protection on the IC recorder
or cancel “Read only” on your computer to edit the message using
the IC recorder.
Unknown Data • This data is not in a file format that is supported by the IC
recorder. The IC recorder supports MP3 files (.mp3), WMA files
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(.wma), and AAC-LC files (.m4a). See “Design and
specifications” on page 100.
• You cannot play back copyright protected files.
Invalid Operation • You cannot move a message or divide a message, because there is
more than one folder that has files with same name. Change the
file names.
• A message in the folder cannot be moved or divided.
• You cannot divide messages not recorded using the IC recorder.
New Message • The maximum recording message/music file size is 1 GB. When
the recording message/music file size exceeds the maximum size
limit, exceeded recording is recorded as a new message.
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Error message Cause/Remedy
Change Folder • If there are no MP3 files in the folder, no folders are displayed
in the display window, therefore, the folder setting will be
changed.
System Error • A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the
battery and re-insert it.
Invalid when Noise Cut is • When the “Noise Cut” is set to “ON” in the menu, the setting of
ON the “Effect” menu does not work. Cancel the noise cut setting.
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System Limitations
There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not
malfunctions of the IC recorder.
Symptom Cause/Remedy
You cannot record messages • If you record messages in a mixture of ST, STSP, STLP, SP and
up to the maximum LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum ST
recording time. mode recording time to the maximum LP mode recording time.
• The sum of the number on the counter (elapsed recording time)
and the remaining recording time may be less than the IC
recorder’s maximum recording time.
You cannot display or play • If you have transferred music files using your computer, those
back music files in order. files may not be copied in order of transfer because of system
limitations. If you copy music files from your computer to the IC
recorder one by one, you can display and play back the music files
in copied order.
A message/music file is • The message/music file has reached the maximum size limit (1
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automatically divided. GB), therefore it is automatically divided.
You cannot enter lower-case • Depending on the combination of the characters used for the
characters. folder name that was made on your computer, those characters
may change to all capitals.
“s” is displayed in place of • A character which cannot be displayed on the IC recorder has
a folder name, title, artist been used. Using your computer, replace it with one which can be
name, or file name. displayed on the IC recorder.
You cannot specify the • You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point
finishing point B. A that has been set.
When you set A-B Repeat • Depending on the files, the set positions may move.
playback, the set positions
move a little.
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Display Window Guide
Display when stopped or recording C Remaining recording time indication
Displays the remaining recording time
in hours, minutes, and seconds.
If there is more than 10 hours time
remaining, the time is displayed in
hours.
If there is more than 10 minutes and
less than 10 hours time remaining, the
time is displayed in hours and minutes.
If there is less than 10 minutes time
remaining, the time is displayed in
minutes and seconds.
D Operation mode indicator
A Elapsed time/Remaining time/ Displays the following, depending on
Recording date and time indication the current operation mode
B ( ) Folder name/ Message : stop
title name/ Artist name/ File : playback
name indication : recording
Press v or V of the control button to : recording standby/recording
display a folder name, message title, pause
artist name, and file name in sequence. : recording with the VOR
function
: recording pause with the
VOR function (flashing)
If you press z REC/PAUSE to pause
recording when “VOR” is set to “ON”
in the menu, only “ ” flashes.
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: Synchronized recording : Unknown
: Flashes while synchronized F Selected message number/Total number
recording is set to pause. of messages in the folder
: review/fast backward, cue/ G Microphone sensitivity indicator
fast forward
Displays the microphone sensitivity.
: going backward/forward
: Recorded with the further high
continuously
recording level.
E Recording mode indicator : Recorded with the high recording
Displays the recording mode set using level.
the menu when the IC recorder is in the : Recorded with the low recording
stop mode, and displays the current level.
recording mode when the IC recorder is H Protect indicator
in the playback or recording mode.
Appears when protection is set for a
: Standard play stereo recording
message.
mode with high quality sound
I Alarm indicator
: Standard play stereo recording
mode Appears when the alarm is set for a
: Long play stereo recording mode message.
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: Standard play monaural recording J LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator
mode Appears when “LCF(Low Cut)” is set
: Long play monaural recording to “ON” in the menu.
mode K Battery indicator
Displays the following when a file is When a dry battery is used, the
transferred from the computer. indicator shows the remaining battery
: MP3 files transferred power.
: WMA files transferred While charging the rechargeable battery
: AAC-LC files transferred an animation appears.
Displays the following when the IC
recorder cannot get the recording mode
information.
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Display during playback Display when listening to the FM
radio
(for ICD-UX200F/UX300F only)
L Noise cut/Effect
Displays the “Noise Cut” or “Effect”
setting in the menu.
: Noise Cut N FM indicator
: Pop O Radio frequency
: Rock
P Preset number
: Jazz
: Bass1 Q Receiver sensitivity
: Bass2 : LOCAL
: Custom : DX
M Repeat playback
: Appears when one message is
played back repeatedly.
: Appears when messages in one
folder are played back repeatedly.
: Appears when all the messages
are played back repeatedly.
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Index
A Erase all ...................................................55
AAC-LC files ........................................ 100 Erasing ....................................................26
A-B Repeat .............................................46 Error messages ......................................112
Adjusting the volume ........................23, 34
F
Alarm ..........................................50, 72, 78
FM Radio
Alkaline battery ....................................103
Audio Output ..........................61, 73, 79
B Auto Preset ..............................64, 72, 79
Battery life ............................................ 103 DX/LOCAL ............................62, 72, 79
Built-in microphones ..............................19 Listening to the FM Radio ......60, 72, 79
Scan Sensitivity ......................65, 73, 79
C Folder ....................................18, 22, 56, 85
Connecting the IC recorder to your
computer .................................................84 H
Copying messages ..................................87 HOLD ......................................................17
Copying music files ................................88 HOLD/POWER switch .....................12, 17
Cue/Review .............................................42
I
D Index to parts and controls
Dividing a message ...........................34, 58 Display window ................................116
DPC (Digital Pitch Control) ...................43 Front ......................................................8
Rear .......................................................8
E
Easy Search .................................42, 72, 76
Editing messages ....................................55
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L Mic Sensitivity ..............................72, 74
LCF (Low Cut Filter) ..................31, 72, 74 Move .............................................72, 78
LP ................................ 29, 72, 74, 102, 103 Noise Cut ......................................72, 75
Play Mode .....................................72, 77
M Protect ...........................................72, 78
Maintenance ............................................98 REC Mode ....................................72, 74
Menu Scan Sensitivity ............................73, 79
Alarm ............................................72, 78 Select Input ...................................73, 82
Audio Output ................................73, 79 SYNC REC ...................................73, 82
Auto Power Off ............................73, 81 Time Display ................................73, 80
Auto Preset ...................................72, 79 USB Charge ..................................73, 81
Backlight .......................................73, 81 VOR ..............................................72, 75
Beep ..............................................73, 80 Microphone sensitivity ................29, 72, 74
Date&Time ...................................73, 80 Monitoring the recording ........................34
Detail Menu ..................................73, 80 Moving a message .......................56, 72, 78
Display ..........................................72, 77 MP3 files ...............................................100
DX/LOCAL ..................................72, 79
Easy Search ..................................72, 76 N
Effect ............................................72, 76 Noise .......................................................97
Erase All .......................................72, 78 Noise Cut .....................................47, 72, 75
FM Radio ......................................72, 79
P
Format ...........................................73, 82
Pause recording .......................................20
Language ......................................73, 81
Playback ............................................22, 42
LCF(Low Cut) ..............................72, 74
Playback modes ...........................45, 72, 77
LED ..............................................73, 80
Precautions ..............................................97
Making settings ..................................71
Menu settings ......................................72
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R T
Rechargeable battery ........................9, 103 Troubleshooting ....................................105
Recharging the battery ..............................9
Recording ..........................................18, 28
U
Recording from a telephone ....................37 USB AC adaptor .....................................95
Recording from other equipment ............37 USB Memory ..........................................91
Recording mode ..........................28, 72, 74 V
Recording time ...................................... 102 Voice recognition software .....................92
Recording with an external VOR (Voice Operated
microphone .............................................36 Recording) ...................................32, 72, 75
Recording with other equipment ............53
Remaining battery indicator ...................11 W
Review ....................................................20 WMA files .............................................100
S
Selecting the sound effect ...........48, 72, 76
Setting the clock .....................................13
Setting the language ....................15, 73, 81
SP ................................ 29, 72, 74, 102, 103
Specifications ..........................................99
ST ................................ 29, 72, 74, 102, 103
STLP ...........................29, 72, 74, 102, 103
STSP ...........................29, 72, 74, 102, 103
Synchronized recording ..............38, 73, 82
System Limitations ............................... 115
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• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows
Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of
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Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other
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patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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