Sony ICD-UX70/UX80 manual

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-13(1) IC R ecorder Operating Instructions © 2007 Sony Corporation ICD-UX70/UX80 3-274-295- 13 (1) Getting Started Basic Operations V arious Recor ding Modes Playback/Erasing Editing Messages Utilizing the Menu Function Utilizing Y our Comput er T roubleshooting Additional Information Index Own er ’ s Record The model n[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 2 GB For the customers in the United States The following FC C statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. INFORMA TION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital devi[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 3 GB T ab le of C on ten ts Checking the contents of the package ............................................................... 5 Index to Parts and Controls ..................... 6 Getting Started Step 1: Pr eparing a Power Sour ce ....... 11 Inser ting the batter y........................... 11 When replacing/cha[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 4 GB Utilizing Y our C omputer Using the IC Recorder with Y our Computer ........................................................... 41 System requir ements ......................... 41 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer ....................................... 42 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your comp[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 5 GB Ch eck ing th e c on te nt s of th e p ack age IC Recorder (1) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (1) Stereo headphones (1) USB connection support cable (1) Operating Instructions Y ou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approv ed in this manual could void your authority to operate this [...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 6 GB In de x t o Pa rts a nd C on tr ols Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details . Fr ont Rear  Operation indicator (14, 16, 17, 23, 38, 57)  Built-in microphones (ster eo) (16)  Display window (8)  Control key (  ,  /VOL (volume) +, VOL –)/ENT (enter) button* 1 [...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 7 GB   (record/pause) button (16, 17, 19, 35)   (stop) button (17, 24, 25, 28, 31, 32)   (cue/fast forward) button (23, 24, 25)   (play/stop) button (17, 23, 25)   (review/fast backward) button (17, 23, 24, 25)  (repeat) A-B button (23, 27)  HOLD switch* 3 [...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 8 GB Display windo w  Operation mode indicator Displays the following , depending on the current operation mode : stop : playback : recording : recording standby/r ecording pause : recording with the V OR function : recording pause with the VOR function (ashing) If you press  (record/pause) t o pause rec[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 9 GB : review/fast backward, cue/fast forward : going backward/forward continuously  F older name/ Message title name/ Ar tist name indication Pr ess the control key toward  or  to display a folder name , message title name, and artist name in sequence.  Elasped time/Remaining time/ Recording date [...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 10 GB  Remaining recording time indication Displays the remaining recor ding time in hours, minutes, and seconds . If there is more than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displa yed in hours. If there is more than 10 minutes and less than 10 hours time remaining, the time is displayed in hours and minutes. [...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 11 GB Getting Started Getting Started St ep 1: Pr epar in g a P ow er Sou rc e Inser ting the battery 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. 2 Insert one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery with correct polarity , and close the lid. Note Do not use manganese battery for this IC recorder . Clock setting display a[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 12 GB When replacing/char ging the battery The remaining battery indicator on the display shows the battery condition. Battery remain indication : Replace the old battery with a new one or charge the rechargeable battery.  : “L OW BA T TERY“ appears and the IC recorder will stop operation. Battery life *1 Whe[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-13(1) 13 GB Getting Started When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery Recording mode ST *3 STSP *4 Recording Approx. 9 hr . Approx. 9 hr . Playback *2 through speaker Approx. 13 hr . Approx. 13 hr . Playback using the headphones Approx. 28 hr . Approx. 28 hr . Recording mode STLP *5 SP *6 Recording Approx. 10 hr . 30 mi[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 14 GB Note while accessing The IC recorder is accessing data when an updating animation appears in the display window or the operation indicator ashes in orange or is lit in red. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the battery or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 15 GB Getting Started 1 Select “DA TE & TIME” in the menu.  Pr ess and hold /MENU for more than one second. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window .  Pr ess the control key toward  or  to select “DE T AIL MENU, ” and then press ENT .  Pr ess the control key toward ?[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 16 GB Basic Operations Re co rd ing Me ssa ges 2 3 1 Built-in microphones  (headphone) jack Operation indicator 1 1 Select a folder .  Pr ess /MENU to display the folder selection window.  Pr ess the control key toward  or  to select the folder in which you want to record messages , and then pre[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 17 GB Basic Operations 3 Press  (stop ) to stop recording . The IC recorder st ops at the beginning of the current recording . Tips While recording you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow . Messages r[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 18 GB Selecting the recording mode Select the recording mode in the “REC MODE” menu. ST : High- quality stereo recording mode (44.1 kHz/192 k bps) Y ou can record with stereo high- quality sound. STSP : Standard play ster eo recording mode (44.1 kHz/128 k bps) Y ou can record with ster eo sound. STLP : Long play[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 19 GB Various Recording Modes Various Recor ding Modes St artin g t o Rec ord A ut oma ti call y i n Re spon se to Sou nd – the VO R F uncti on 2 1 1 Press the c ontrol key towar d  or  to set “VOR” to “ON” in the menu, and then press ENT . 2 Press  (r ecord/pause). “ ” and “ ” appear in t[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 20 GB Re co rd ing wi th an Ext ern al Mic ro pho ne Stereo mi cro pho ne 1 Connect an external microphone to the  (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the st op mode. “SELEC T INPUT ” appears in the display window . 2 Press the c ontrol key towar d  or  to select “MIC IN, ” and then press E[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 21 GB Various Recording Modes Re co rd ing fr om Oth er Eq uip men t T ape recorder , etc. 1 Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC r ecorder is in the stop mode. Connect the audio output connector (stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to the  (microphone) jack of the IC recorder using an audio co[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 22 GB * Optional audio connec ting cables (not supplied) T o the IC recorder T o the other equipment RK-G139 HG Stereo mini-plug (w ith ou t re si st or) Mini-plug (monaural) (w ith ou t re si st or) RK-G136 HG Stereo mini-plug (w ith ou t re si st or) Stereo mini-plug (w ith ou t re si st or) Note Y our dealer may [...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 23 GB Playback/Erasing Playback/Erasing Pl ay ing Ba ck Me ssa ges 4 5 3  (headphone) jack A-B 1 1 DPC Operation indicator 2 1 Select a folder .  Pr ess /MENU.  Pr ess the control key toward  or  to select the folder , and then press ENT . 2 Press  or  to select the message you want t o pl[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 24 GB 5 Press  (stop ) to stop playback. After playing back the last message in the selected folder , the IC recorder stops at the beginning of that message. Tip During playback you can lock all the functions of all the buttons so that you can prevent inadvertent operations by sliding the HOLD switch in the direc[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 25 GB Playback/Erasing When messages are play ed back to the end of the last message When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last message, “MESSAGE END” lights up for 5 seconds and the operation indicator lights up in green. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) When “MESSAGE END” and the oper[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 26 GB V arious playback modes Y ou can selec t “1 FILE” playback (one message/le is played back once), “FOLDER” playback (all the messages/les in the selected folder are play ed back continuously), “ ALL ” playback (all the recorded messages/les ar e played back continuously) in the “PLA Y MOD[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 27 GB Playback/Erasing Playing back a specied section repeatedly – A-B Repeat 1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify the starting point A. “ A-B B?” is displayed. 2 Press (repeat) A-B again t o specify the nishing point B. “ A-B” is displayed and the specied section is played back repeat[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 28 GB 3 Set the alarm date and time.  Pr ess the control key toward  or  to select “DA TE, ” a day of the week, or “DAIL Y , ” and then press ENT.  When you select “DA TE”: Set the year , month, day , hour, and minute in sequence, as described in “Step 2: Setting the Clock” on page [...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 29 GB Playback/Erasing Notes Y ou can set only one alarm. When the clock has not been set or no messages are recorded , you cannot set the alarm. The alarm sounds even if you set “BEEP” to “OFF” in the menu (page 38). If the alarm time comes during recording, the alarm will sound after the recording is finis[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 30 GB Erasing messages one by one Y ou can erase unwanted messages, retaining all other messages when the IC recorder is in the stop or pla yback mode. When a message is erased, the remaining messages will advance and be renumbered so that ther e will be no space between messages. 1 Select the message you want to er[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 31 GB Editing Messages Editing Messages Mo vi ng Mes sag e t o a Di ere nt F ol der Note When “ ” is displayed for the f older indicator , you cannot move a message (page 47). 1 Select the message you want to move . 2 Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window w[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 32 GB Utilizing the Menu Function Ma king Set tin gs fo r th e M enu 2, 3 4 2, 3 1 1 Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press the c ontrol key towar d the control k ey toward  or  to select the menu item for which you want t o make se[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 33 GB Utilizing the Menu Function Menu settings Menu items S ettings Operation mode (  : the setting can be made/ : the setting can be made/  : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode REC MODE ST , STSP , STLP , SP , LP    MIC SENS HIGH (H), L OW (L)    VOR ON, OFF [...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 34 GB Menu items S ettings Operation mode (  : the setting can be made/ : the setting can be made/  : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode DET AIL MENU    SELEC T INPUT MIC IN, AUDIO IN    DA TE&TIME _ _ y _ _ m _ _ d _ _ : _ _    FORMA T EXECUTE, CA[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 35 GB Utilizing the Menu Function Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) REC MODE Sets the rec ording mode. ST: Stereo high-quality recording mode. STSP*: *: : Stereo standard r ecording mode. STLP: Stereo long play r ecording mode. SP: Monaural standard play recording mode . LP: Monaural long play recording mode.[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 36 GB Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) DISPLA Y Changes the display mode. ELAPSE*: Elapsed playback time of one message REMAIN: During playback, the remaining time of the message When stopped and during recording , the available recording time REC DA TE: Date recorded REC TIME: Time recorded DPC Sets the DPC[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 37 GB Utilizing the Menu Function Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) EFFECT POP: Stresses middle ranges, ideal f or vocals. ROCK : Emphasizes high and low ranges for a po wer ful sound. JAZZ: Emphasizes high ranges for a lively sound . BASS1: The bass sound is emphasized. BASS2: The bass sound is emphasized ev[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 38 GB Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) PLA Y MODE Sets the playback mode. 1 FILE: When a message is played back, the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next message. FOLDER*: Messages in one folder are played back continuously . ALL: All messages are played back continuously . BEEP Sets whether a beep[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 39 GB Utilizing the Menu Function Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) BACKLIGHT T urns the backlight in the display window on or off. ON*: The backlight in the display window lights up for 10 seconds. OFF: The backlight in the display window does not light, even during operation. MOVE The selected message will [...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 40 GB Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) DET AIL MENU SELECT INPUT Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the (microphone) jack. MIC IN*: Select when you record messages using an external microphone. AUDIO IN: Select when you record using other equipment. DA TE & TIME Sets the clock[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 41 GB Utilizing Y our Computer Utilizing Y our Computer Y our Computer U sin g t he IC Rec ord er wi th Y ou r C omp ut er Sy stem requirements Operating sy stems: Windows Vista® Home Basic Windows Vista® Home P remium Windows Vista® Business Windows Vista® Ultimate Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or hi[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 42 GB Connecting the IC recor der to your c omputer Y ou can transfer the IC recorder data onto your computer by connecting the IC recorder to the comput er . Remove the USB cap fr om the IC recorder and then connect the IC recorder to the USB connector of your computer . The IC recorder is r ecognized by the comput[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 43 GB Utilizing Y our Computer Notes If you connect more than two USB devices to your computer , nor mal operation will not be guaranteed. Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or a USB connection suppor t cable other than the supplied cable is not guaranteed. A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices co[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 44 GB Notes Y ou can use the transcribing feature only when you have installed Dragon NaturallySpeaking Selec t or Prof essional Edition (not supplied) on your computer . T o install Dragon NaturallySpeak ing, your computer should meet the specified system requirements. Y ou can transcribe the following messages sav[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 45 GB Utilizing Y our Computer Tips on using the IC recorder When transcribing messages recorded using the IC recorder , the following tips will help you obtain maximum recognition accuracy . Set “REC MODE” to “ST , ” “STSP , ” “STLP” or “SP ” in the menu. When creating a user speech le (train[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 46 GB 1 Connect the IC recorder t o your computer (page 42). On the Windows screen; open “My Computer” and make sure that “IC RECORDER” has been ne wly recognized . On the Macintosh screen; make sure that a “IC RECORDER” drive is displayed on the desk top. 2 Copy the f older in which the MP3 les are s[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 47 GB Utilizing Y our Computer Construction of folders and les The folders and les ar e displayed on the computer screen as shown. The folder indicators in the displa y window of the IC recorder ar e as follows: : Folder in which you can r ecord using the IC recorder ( They have been already made when you purc[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 48 GB *1 The name of a folder in which MP3 files are stored will be displayed on the IC r ecorder as it is, so it is convenient if y ou put an easy-to- remember name on the folder in advance . *2 The IC recorder can recognize up t o three levels of folders copied to the IC r ecorder , that is, up to F older 4 shown [...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 49 GB T roub les hoo tin g T roubleshooting T ro ubl esh ooti ng Before taking the IC recorder f or repair , check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks , consult your nearest Sony dealer . Symptom Remedy The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The HOLD switch is set. Slide[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 50 GB Symptom Remedy “FILE FULL ” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder . 99 messages have been recor ded in the selected folder or 495 messages (when there are 5 f olders) in total have been recorded . Ther efore you cannot recor d another message, or move a message. Erase some of the messages (pa[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-13(1) 51 GB T roub les hoo tin g Symptom Remedy There are f ewer menu items displayed in the menu mode. The menu items displayed ar e dierent depending on the operation modes (stop mode, playback mode , and recording mode) (pages 33, 34).  The battery life is short. The battery life on pages 12 and 13 is based on pl[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 52 GB Error messages Error message Cause/Remedy BA T TERY L O W Y ou cannot format the memory or erase all the les in a folder because of insucient battery power . Prepare a new battery to replace the current one.  L OW BA T TERY Battery is exhausted. Replace the old batter y with a new one. Or charge the r[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 53 GB T roub les hoo tin g Error message Cause/Remedy SET DA TE&TIME Set the clock; other wise, you cannot set the alarm.  NO FILE The selected folder does not have an y messages. Y ou cannot move a message or set the alarm, etc., because of this .  P AST DA TE/TIME Y ou set the alarm when the time has alr[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 54 GB Sy stem limitations There are some syst em limitations of the IC recorder . T roubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder . Symptom Cause/Remedy Y ou cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time . If you record messages in a mixture of ST , STSP , STLP , SP and LP modes, the r[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 55 GB Additional Information Additional Informa tion Re co rd ing wi th Othe r Eq uip men t T ape recorder , etc. T o  (headphone) jack T o audio input connector T o record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the  (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (minijack[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 56 GB U sin g a US B A C A dap to r ( not su ppl ied ) USB connector of the IC recorder USB AC adaptor (not supplied) Y ou can connec t the IC recorder to an AC outlet using a USB AC adaptor AC-U50A/ AC-U50AD (not supplied). Note Y our dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories. Please ask t[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 57 GB Additional Information Notes During recording (the operation indicator lights or flashes in red) or accessing data (the operation indicator flashes in orange), the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to the AC outlet. the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC r[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 58 GB On noise Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power sour ce, a uorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your nger , etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording . On maintenanc e T o clean the ex terior , use a soft[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-13(1) 59 GB Addi tion al In form ati on Speaker Approx. 10 mm (13/32 in.) dia. Po wer output 90 mW Input/Output Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) input for plug in power , minimum input level 0.6 mV , 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) output for 8 - 300 ohms headphones USB connecto[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 60 GB In de x A A-B Repeat .....................................................................27 Adjusting the volume .....................................18, 23 Alarm ................................................................. 27, 33, 39 B Battery ............................................................[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-12(1) 61 GB I ndex M Maintenance.................................................................58 Menu ALARM ................................................................ 33, 39 BACKLIGHT ...................................................... 33, 39 BEEP ...............................................................[...]

ICD-UX70/UX80 GB 3-274-295-13(1) 62 GB S Setting the Clock ....................................................... 14 SP ............................................ 9, 13, 18, 33, 35, 54, 58 Specications ...............................................................58 ST ............................................ 9, 13, 18, 33, 35, 54, 58 ST[...]

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