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B

Various Ways of Recording

Adding a Recording to a
Previously Recorded Message

You can add a recording to the message being played
back.

Notes

• At a factory setting, you cannot add a recording not to erase

the message by accidental operation. To add or overwrite a
recording, set the “Add/Over” in the menu to “Add REC”
or “Overwrite”.

• The added or overwritten portion of a message will be

recorded in the same recording mode (ST, STLP, SP or LP)
as the original message, regardless of the current recording
mode setting.

• You cannot add or overwrite a recording if the remaining

memory is not long enough. For more information, see
“Troubleshooting“ .

When “Add REC” is selected in the menu

The added recording will be placed after the current
message and counted as a part of the message.

During
playback of
Message 3

After adding
a recording

Message 3

Message 4

Message 3

Message 4

Added recording

When “Overwrite” is selected in the menu

You can add an overwrite recording after the selected
point in a recorded message. The part of the message
after the selected point is deleted.

  The starting point of an overwrite recording

Message 3

The deleted part
of Message 3

Message 3

Message 4

  Added overwrite recording in Message 3

1

During playback, press

zX

REC/PAUSE briefly.

The “Add REC?” or
“Overwrite?” will appear
and the unit stops in the
recording stand-by mode.

2

While the “Add REC?” or
“Overwrite?” appears,
press 

zX

REC/PAUSE

again.

The OPR indicator will turn
in red. An add or overwrite
recording starts.

3

Press 

x

STOP to stop the recording.

Recording with an External
Microphone or Other Equipment

Recording with an external microphone

Connect an external microphone to the 

(microphone)

jack.
When you connect an external microphone, the built-in
microphone is automatically cut off. When a plug in
power type microphone is connected, power is
automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC
recorder.

External Stereo
microphone (not
supplied)

mini-plug
(stereo)

To the 

m

(microphone) jack

Recommended types of microphones

You can use the ECM-CS10 Sony electret condenser
microphone (not supplied).

Recording from other equipment

To record sound of other equipment with the IC recorder,
connect the 

(microphone) jack of the IC recorder to the

earphone jack of other equipment (tape recorder etc.) by
using a resistance audio connecting cable.
Before you start recording, set the microphone sensitivity
by setting the “Mic Sense” in the menu to “High”.

Note

If you use an audio connecting cable without a resistor, sound
may be recorded interrupted. Make sure to use a resistance
audio connecting cable.

Recording with other equipment

To record the sound of the IC recorder with other
equipment, connect the 

(headphones) jack of the IC

recorder to the audio or line input connector (stereo mini-
plug) of other equipment.

To the audio or line
input connector (stereo
minijack)

Tape recorder, etc.

Audio
connecting
cable with
attenuator
(not supplied)

To the 

(headphones)

jack

Notes

• Make sure that the plugs are connected securely.
• We recommend you make a trial recording to check the

connections and volume control.

• When connecting equipment other than Sony’s, refer to the

instruction manual of the equipment.

B

Various Ways of Playback

Locating quickly the point you
wish to start playback (Easy
Search)

You can quickly locate the point you wish to start
playback by pressing 

v

 (

.

)/

V

 (

>

) repeatedly

during playback.  This function is useful when locating a
desired point in a long recording.
Set “Easy Search” in the menu as follows:
ON: You can go back for approx. 3 seconds by pressing

v

 (

.

), or advance for approx. 10 seconds by

pressing 

V

 (

>

).

OFF*:You can go back or forward the messages by

pressing 

v/V

 (

.

/

>

).

Playing back a message
repeatedly — Repeat Play

Repeating a message

Set “Play Mode” in the menu
to “Repeat” and press 

Nx

.

The “

” and “Repeat MSG”

will be displayed and the
selected message will be
played back repeatedly.

To resume normal playback

Set “Play Mode” in the menu to “One MSG” or “Cont Play”.

Playing back the specified section
repeatedly — A-B Repeat

While playing back a message, you can set the start (A)
and end (B) points for a section you wish to play
repeatedly.

1

During playback, press
A-B 

 (repeat) briefly.

The starting point (A) of the
section you wish to play
repeatedly is set. “A-B B?”
appears.

2

During playback, press
A-B 

 (repeat) briefly

again.

The finishing point (B) of the
section is set.
“A-B Repeat” is displayed
and the specified section is
played back repeatedly.

To resume normal playback

Press 

Nx

.

To stop A-B Repeat playback

Press 

x

STOP.

Notes

• You cannot set A-B Repeat for a section that overlaps two or

more messages.

• If you do not set the finishing point (B), the finishing point

is automatically set at the end (or the beginning) of the
message.

Playing Back a Message at a
Desired Time with an Alarm

You can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected
message at a desired time. You can have the message
played back at a specified date, once every week, or the
same time everyday.
You can also sound the alarm without playing back a
message.

Note

When the clock is not set or no messages are recorded, you
cannot set the alarm.

1

Display the message you
want to set the alarm.

2

Enter the alarm setting
mode.

1

Press 

b

 (MENU), and

select

 

 (Edit) by

pressing 

v/V

, and then

press 

Nx

.

2

Press 

v/V

 to select

“Alarm” and press 

Nx

.

The alarm setting mode
will be displayed.

3

Press 

v/V

 to select

“ON”.

If “ON” has already been
selected, follow the next
step.

4

Press 

Nx

.

The window to set the
alarm date will be
displayed.

3

Set the alarm date.

To play back on a desired
date

1

Press 

Nx

 while “DATE”

is selected.

The year digits will be
selected.

2

Press 

v

 or 

V

 to select

the year digits and press

Nx

.

The month digits will be
selected.

3

Set the month and day
in sequences.

To play back once a week

Press 

v

 or 

V

 to select the

day of the week, and
press 

Nx

.

To play back at the same
time every day

Press 

v

 or 

V

 to select

“DAILY”, and press 

Nx

.

4

Set the alarm time.

1

Press 

v

 or 

V

 to select

the hour digits and press

Nx

.

The minute digits will
flash.

2

Press 

v

 or 

V

 to select

the minute digits and
press 

Nx

.

Note

You cannot set the alarm at a
previously set date and time
on another message in the
built-in memory or “Memory
Stick”.

5

Select the alarm playback.

Press 

v

 or 

V

 to select the

alarm sound either from
“Beep&Play” (for starting
playback after the alarm) or
“Beep” (for only the alarm).

6

Press 

Nx

.

The alarm setting is completed.

7

Press 

x

STOP to exit the

menu mode.

,

” is displayed when the

message having an alarm
setting is displayed in one
message view.

When the alarm time comes

The alarm will sound for about 10 seconds and the
selected message will be played back. (If you have
selected “Beep“, only the alarm will sound.)
When the playback ends, the unit will stop automatically
at the beginning of that message. To listen to the same
message again, press 

Nx

.

To stop alarm

Press 

x

STOP while the alarm sound is heard. You can

stop even when the HOLD function is activated.

To cancel the alarm setting or change the alarm
time

Select “OFF” in the steps 

3

-2, and then press 

Nx

.

Notes

• If the alarm time comes while another message is being

played back with an alarm, the playback stops and the new
message will be played back.

• If the alarm time comes during recording, alarm will sound

for 10 seconds after the recording is finished and playback
begins. “

,

” will flash when the alarm time comes.

• If more than one alarm time comes during recording, only

the first message will be played back.

• When the alarm time comes when the unit is in the menu

mode, alarm will sound and the menu mode will be
cancelled.

• If you erase the message you set the alarm to play back, the

alarm setting will be cancelled.

• If you divide a message with the playback alarm, playback

will stop at the point you divided a message.

• You can adjust the playback volume with /–.
• If the alarm time comes during erasing, alarm will sound for

10 seconds after the erasing is finished and playback begins.

• Alarm setting will not be cancelled after the alarm playback

finishes. To cancel alarm setting, set “Alarm” to “OFF”.

B

Editing Messages

Erasing Messages

Note

Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.

Erasing messages one by one

You can erase unnecessary messages one by one.
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will
advance and be renumbered so that there will be no
space between messages.

Before erasing

Erase Message 3

Message 1 Message 2

Message 3 Message 4

Message 5

Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4

After erasing

Remaining messages are
renumbered.

1

Display the message you
want to erase.

2

Press 

b

 (MENU), and

select

 

 (Erase) by

pressing 

v/V

, and then

press 

Nx

.

The cursor moves to the
Erase menu.

3

Press 

v/V 

to select “Erase

a MSG” and press 

Nx

.

The window for erasing a
message is displayed.

4

Press 

v/V 

to select

“Execute” and press 

Nx

.

The confirmation window is
displayed.

5

Press 

v/V 

to select “Yes”

and press 

Nx

.

The message is erased.

6

Press 

x

STOP to return to

the normal display.

The remaining messages will
be renumbered. (For
example, if you erase
Message 3, Message 4 will be
renumbered as Message 3.
When erasing is completed,
the unit will stop at the
beginning of the following
message.)

To cancel erasing

Press 

x

STOP before step 5.

To erase a message partially

First divide the message and then follow the steps on this
section to erase the message.

Erasing all messages in a folder

You can erase all recorded messages in a folder.

1

Display the folder or a message in the folder
that you want to erase.

2

Press 

b

 (MENU), and

select

 

 (Erase) by

pressing 

v/V

, and then

press 

Nx

.

The cursor moves to the
Erase menu.

3

Press 

v/V 

to select “Erase

AllMSG” and press 

Nx

.

The window for erasing all
the messages in a folder is
displayed.

4

Press 

v/V 

to select

“Execute” and press 

Nx

.

The confirmation window is
displayed.

5

Press 

v/V 

to select “Yes”

and press 

Nx

.

All the recorded messages
contained in the folder are
erased. The folder itself will
not be erased.

6

Press 

x

STOP to exit the menu mode.

To cancel erasing

Press 

x

STOP before step 4.

Note

If a folder contains a lot of messages, it may take long to erase
all the messages.

Dividing a Message

You can divide a message during recording or playback,
so that the message is divided into two and the new
message number is added to the divided message.  By
dividing a message, you can easily find the point you
want to play back when you make a long recording such
as a meeting.
You can divide messages until the total number of
messages in the folder becomes 999.

Notes

• Due to the recording system of an IC recorder, you may not

be able to divide a message in some cases. For the details,
see “Troubleshooting”.

• If you divide a message with priority mark(s), priority

mark(s) will be added to both parts of the divided message.

• The recorded date and time (the starting date and time of

recording) of the divided messages are identical to the
original message.

• If you divide a named message, the both parts of the

divided messages will have the same message name.

• If you divide a message with an alarm setting, the alarm

setting remains only with the former message divided.

• If you divide a message to which the bookmark is set with

the supplied Digital Voice Editor, the bookmark is erased
from the divided messages.

While recording or playing back a message, press
DIVIDE at the point you want to divide.

When you press DIVIDE during recording:

The new message number is
added at the point you pressed
the button, and “New MSG
REC“ appears for 3 seconds.
The message will be divided
into two; however, the
messages will be recorded
without a break.

Recording continues

Message 1

Message 2

Message 3

A message is divided.

1

 Tip

You can divide a message during recording pause.

When you press DIVIDE during playback:

The message is divided into two
at the point you pressed the
button, and “Dividing“ appears
for 3 seconds. The message
numbers of the following
messages will increase by one.

Message 1

Message 2

Message 3

A message is divided.

Message 1

Message 2

Message 3

Message 4

The message numbers increase.

To play the divided message

Press 

v

 or 

V

 to display the message number as the

divided messages each have message numbers.

Moving Messages to a Different
Folder — Move Function

You can move the recorded messages to another folder.
When you move a message to another folder, the one in
the previous folder will be erased.

Example: Moving Message 3 in FOLDER01 to FOLDER03

1

Display the message you
want to move.

2

Press 

b

 (MENU), and

select

 

 (Edit) by pressing

v/V

, and then press 

Nx

.

The cursor moves to the Edit
menu.

3

Press 

v/V 

to select “Move

MSG” and press 

Nx

.

The window for selecting the
destination folder is
displayed.

4

Press 

v/V 

to select the

folder to which you want
to move the message to
and press 

Nx

.

The window for moving the
message is displayed. The
message is played back from
the beginning.

5

Press 

v/V 

to select “Yes”

and press 

Nx

.

The message is moved to the
destination folder. Messages
are sorted in order of the
recorded date and time.

6

Press 

x

STOP to exit the

menu mode.

Note

You cannot move a message to the
other drive.

Adding Priority Mark(s)
— Priority Mark Function

Usually the recorded messages are lined up in the order
of recording.
By adding priority mark(s) (

v

) to important messages,

you can renumber the messages in the order of their
priority. There are four levels, “

vvv

” (the most

important), “

vv

”, “

v

”, and “None” (no priority mark).

You can add priority marks both in the stop mode and in
the playback mode.

1

Display the message you
want to mark.

2

Press 

b

 (MENU), and

select

 

 (Edit) by pressing

v/V

, and then press 

Nx

.

The cursor moves to the Edit
menu.

3

Press 

v/V 

to select

“Priority” and press 

Nx

.

The window for setting
priority marks is displayed.

4

Press 

v/V 

to select the

number of the priority
marks with which you
want to mark.

5

Press 

Nx

.

The setting is finished.

6

Press 

x

STOP to exit the menu mode.

The messages will be renumbered.

Messages with priority
mark(s)

Messages are sorted in order of
the number of priority mark(s)
(

v

) in a folder. Messages

without a priority mark are
moved behind the messages
with priority mark(s).

1

 Tip

If there are over 2 messages with the
same number of priority marks in a
folder, these messages are sorted by
the recorded date and time. (The
oldest one comes first.)

Note

You can also add priority mark(s)
using the supplied “Digital Voice
Editor“ software. But messages are
not sorted in order of the number of
the priority marks unless you sorted
by the number of priority marks
using the software.

B

Handling Folders

Adding / Deleting Folders

By default setting, there are 5 folders: “FOLDER01“
through “FOLDER05“. You can add folders as you like.
You can also delete unnecessary folders.

Note

The maximum number of folders you can add varies
depending on the using conditions. “Folder Full“ is displayed
in the display window when you cannot add any folder
because of the system limitations of the IC recorder.

Adding a folder

1

Press 

b

 (MENU), and

select

 

 (Edit) by

pressing 

v/V

, and then

press 

Nx

.

The cursor moves to the Edit
menu.

2

Press 

v/V 

to select “Add

Folder” and press 

Nx

.

The window for creating a
new folder is displayed.

3

Press 

v/V 

to select

“Execute” and press 

Nx

.

A new folder is added to the
end of the current drive.

4

Press 

x

STOP to exit the

menu mode.

About added folder names

The new folder is labeled automatically with the icon

” and double figures or letter like “FOLDER04“ or

“FOLDERAB“. If there is a missing number or letter
among the folder names, the new one is labeled using the
missing number or letters automatically.
You can change the folder icon and name as you like.

Erasing a folder

1

Display the folder you want to delete.

Note

Once a folder has been erased, you cannot retrieve it.
When erasing a folder that contains recorded messages,
please check the contents.

2

Press 

b

 (MENU), and

select

 

 (Erase) by

pressing 

v/V

, and then

press 

Nx

.

The cursor moves to the
Erase menu.

3

Press 

v/V 

to select “Erase

Folder” and press 

Nx

.

The window for erasing the
folder is displayed.

4

Press 

v/V 

to select

“Execute” and press 

Nx

.

The confirmation window is
displayed.

5

Press 

v/V 

to select “Yes”

and press 

Nx

.

The folder is erased.

6

Press 

x

STOP to return to

the normal display.

To cancel erasing

Press 

x

STOP before step 4.

Notes

• You cannot delete the last folder left in a drive.
• After deleting a folder, the name of the remaining folders

are not changed. If “FOLDER03” is erased, for example, the
name of “FOLDER04” will remain the same.

• If the folder contains recorded message, “Messages in folder

will be erased” will be displayed. If you do, the folder and
the contained messages are erased.

Editing an Icon and Name of a
Folder

You can label an icon or name of a folder yourself.

1  

Registered templates of folder icons and names

Folder icons and names registered as templates are associated
with each other. When you select a folder icon or name, the
folder name associated with the folder icon, or the folder icon
associated with the folder name is automatically selected.
When you re-select or edit the identical folder icon and name,
they will no longer be associated. Some icons have no
associated names.

 Schedule, 

 Meeting, 

 Memo,  

 Bz Trip,

Lecture, 

Training, 

 Speech, 

 Action, 

Personal,   Idea, 

 Shopping, 

 Music, 

 Travel, 

Lesson, 

 Message, 

 Expense, 

 Research, 

Exhibition, 

 Report, 

Sports, 

 Date, 

 Party, 

Lang.Lesson, 

Interview, 

,

Changing a folder icon

Folders have been automatically attached with the folder
icon “

”. You can select the desired folder icon from the

templates.

1

Display the folder you want to change the
folder icon.

2

Press 

b

 (MENU), and

select

 

 (Edit) by

pressing 

v/V

, and then

press 

Nx

.

The cursor moves to the Edit
menu.

3

Press 

v/V 

to select “Edit

Folder” and press 

Nx

.

The window for editing a
folder is displayed.

4

Press 

v/V 

to select “Icon”

and press 

Nx

.

The window for selecting a
folder icon is displayed.

5

Press 

v/V/b/B 

to select a

folder icon.

The cursor moves to the
direction you press the key
(

v/V/b/B

).

When you keep pressing 

v/

V

, you can scroll the pages.

6

Press 

Nx

.

The setting is finished.

7

Press 

x

STOP to exit the

menu mode.

The folder is labeled with the
selected icon and its
associated name.

Note

Depending on the folder icon you choose, there is no
associated name. If you edit folder icons and names, folder
icons and names will not be associated.

Changing a folder name

Folders have been labeled automatically with double
figures or letter like “FOLDER04“ or “FOLDERAB“, but
you can label folders as you like by using template
names.

1

Display the folder you want to change the
name.

2

Press 

b

 (MENU), and

select

 

 (Edit) by

pressing 

v/V

, and then

press 

Nx

.

The cursor moves to the Edit
menu.

3

Press 

v/V 

to select “Edit

Folder” and press 

Nx

.

The window for editing a
folder is displayed.

4

Press 

v/V 

to select

“Name” and press 

Nx

.

The window for selecting a
folder name is displayed.

5

Press 

v/V 

to select a

folder name and press

Nx

.

6

Press 

x

STOP to exit the

menu mode.

The folder is labeled with the
selected name and its
associated icon.

Note

You can also label a folder using the supplied “Digital Voice
Editor“ software. For the details, see the help of the Digital
Voice Editor. Some characters that the unit does not support
will not be displayed properly.

B

Expanding the Memory with the
“Memory Stick”

Inserting the “Memory Stick”

You can expand the memory by inserting the “Memory
Stick Duo” or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the
MEMORY STICK slot.

Notes

• Do not insert or remove the “Memory Stick” while a

message of the built-in memory is recorded or played back.
Doing so may cause malfunction of the unit.

• Make sure to insert the “Memory Stick“ firmly.
• Do not insert a “Memory Stick“ in a different direction. It

may cause malfunction of the unit.

When you insert the “Memory Stick” for the first
time (initializing the memory)

“ACCESS” appears in the display window.
If you insert a “Memory Stick“ for the first time after
purchasing or one with no data, 5 folders (FOLDER01 to
FOLDER05) will be made in the “Memory Stick“
automatically.

Notes while “ACCESS” appears

• The unit is accessing data while “ACCESS“ appears in the

display window or the OPR indicator lights or flashes in red
or orange. While accessing, do not remove the “Memory
Stick”, the batteries or AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so
may damage the data.

• If the unit is required to process excessive amount of data,

“ACCESS“ may be displayed for an extended period of
time. This is not a malfunction of the unit. Wait until the
message disappears.

Removing the “Memory Stick”

Make sure that “ACCESS“ disappears, and the unit is in
the stop mode.  Then push the “Memory Stick” into the
unit. When it pops out, remove it from the slot as shown
below.

Maximum recording time and number of
messages* (in a “Memory Stick”)

ST**

STLP**

SP**

LP**

32MB

1 h. 25 m.

2 h. 45 m.

4 h. 20 m.

11 h. 45 m.

64MB

2 h. 50 m.

5 h. 35 m.

8 h. 50 m.

23 h. 35 m.

128MB 5 h. 50 m.

11 h. 10 m.

17 h. 45 m. 47 h. 25 m.

256MB 11 h. 10 m. 21 h. 35 m.

34 h. 10 m. 91 h. 10 m.

512MB 22 h. 5 m.

42 h. 35 m.

67 h. 25 m. 179 h. 45 m.

1GB

44 h. 55 m. 86 h. 25 m.

136 h. 50 m. 364 h. 55 m.

2GB

92 h. 10 m. 177 h. 25 m. 280 h. 50 m. 749 h. 5 m.

                                                             (h.: hours/m.: minutes)
* In continuous recording/playback
* In approximate hours and minutes
* The maximum number of messages in a folder is 999. When

there are 5 folders in the “Memory Stick”, you can record
up to 1,012 messages .

**Recording modes:

ST: Standard play stereo recording mode/STLP: Long play
stereo recording mode/SP: Standard play monaural
recording mode/LP: Long play monaural recording mode

Note

When you use the “Memory Stick”, the battery life may be
shortened.

The above table shows the recording time when you use the
“Memory Stick“ for use with ICD-MX20 only and by the
initial setting with 5 folders. The maximum recording time
and number of messages may differ depending on the using
conditions. The maximum recording time of a “Memory Stick
Duo” varies depending of the media type.

Using the “Memory Stick” (not supplied)
with the unit

When you purchase “Memory Stick”, make sure that
you select  “Memory Stick” with a logo

 or a logo 

.

Even with either of the logos, however, some
“Memory Stick” cannot be used with the unit. For
details, see the Sony product information “Memory
Stick” web site.

About the “Memory Stick”

What is “Memory Stick”?

“Memory Stick” is small, light-weighted, and next-
generation IC storage media with a larger capacity than a
floppy disc. You can use the “Memory Stick” to exchange
data among “Memory Stick” compatible devices. In
addition, you can use the “Memory Stick” as a removable
external storage device to save your data.
In a “Memory Stick”, you can save image data from other
device in addition to the sound files of the IC recorder.

Sizes of “Memory Stick”

There are two sizes of “Memory Stick”: regular size
“Memory Stick” and compact size “Memory Stick Duo”.
With a Duo adaptor, you can use “Memory Stick Duo”
on a device supporting regular size “Memory Stick”. For
ICD-MX20, use a “Memory Stick Duo” or “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” (compact size “Memory Stick Duo”).

Types of “Memory Stick”

Following types of “Memory Stick” are available for versatile
purposes. “Memory Stick Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” are the only media supported by ICD-MX20.

“Memory Stick PRO” : 

“Memory Stick PRO” employs

the “MagicGate” copyright protection technology and
can be used only with “Memory Stick PRO” compliant
devices.

“Memory Stick-R”: 

Data stored in “Memory Stick-R”

cannot be overwritten. It can be used on “Memory
Stick-R” compatible devices. You cannot store data
with “MagicGate” copyright protection technology.

“Memory Stick”

: “Memory Stick” can store all types of

data except for the one that requires the “MagicGate”
copyright protection technology.

“Memory Stick” (MagicGate/High-Speed Transfer
Compatible)

: “Memory Stick” (MagicGate/High-

Speed Transfer Compatible) employs “MagicGate”
copyright protection technology and supports high-
speed data transfer. It can be used with all the “Memory
Stick”-compatible devices. (Data transfer speed depends
on the “Memory Stick”-compatible device.)

“MagicGate Memory Stick” :

 “MagicGate Memory

Stick ” employs the “MagicGate” copyright protection
technology.

“Memory Stick-ROM”

: “Memory Stick-ROM” is the

read-only “Memory Stick” storing the data. You
cannot save or delete its data.

What is “MagicGate”?

“MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology for “MagicGate
Memory Stick” and compliant products. The unit does not
support the “MagicGate” standards and cannot read or write the
data subject to the “MagicGate” copyright protection.

Notes on use

• When you slide the write-protect switch to the write

protect position, you cannot record, edit, or delete
the data. (Some types of “Memory Stick Duo” are not
equipped with write-protect switch.)

Notes on formatting (initializing)

“Memory Stick” is shipped with a FAT format as the
standard format. To format “Memory Stick”, use devices
conformable with the “Memory Stick”. When you format
“Memory Stick”, always perform the procedures in
“Formatting the Memory”.

Note

We cannot guarantee operations if the “Memory Stick” is
formatted on your PC

About the minimum recording unit

When recording a message in the “Memory Stick”, the
relevant information of the message, the number of
folders, or others is recorded in addition to the message
itself. As the number of messages or folders increase, the
remaining memory reduces accordingly.
To record a message or add a folder, you need the time of
the minimum recording unit. Although the actual
recording time of a message may be less than that of the
minimum recording unit, the time of the message is
counted as a minimum recording unit.
If the remaining recording time of the inserted “Memory
Stick“ is less than that of the minimum recording unit, you
cannot add a message or a folder in the “Memory Stick“.

The minimum recording unit in each recording
mode

ST

8 seconds

STLP

8 seconds

SP

8 seconds

LP

22 seconds

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Other Operations

Formatting the Memory

You can format the built-in memory and a “Memory Stick
Duo“ or “Memory Stick PRO Duo” inserted in the
MEMORY STICK slot. Formatting will delete all the data
recorded in the memory including images and other data.
Before formatting, check the data in the memory.

Tip

Because a commercially available “Memory Stick“ has already
been formatted at the factory, you do not need to format a
“Memory Stick“ before the first use.

1

Press 

b

 (MENU), and

select

 

 (Erase) by

pressing 

v/V

, and then

press 

Nx

.

The cursor moves to the
Erase menu.

2

Press 

v/V 

to select

“Format” and press 

Nx

.

The window for selecting the
memory to be formatted is
displayed.

       Note

When the “Memory Stick” is
not inserted, this window does
not appear. Skip to step 4.

3

Press 

v/V 

to select the

media (“Built-In” or
“Memory Stick”) that you
want to format and press

Nx

.

The window for executing
format is displayed.

4

Press 

v/V 

to select

“Execute” and press 

Nx

.

The confirmation window is
displayed.

5

Press 

v/V 

to select “Yes”

and press 

Nx

.

Formatting of the selected
media starts.

6

Press 

x

STOP to return to the normal display.

After formatting, 5 folders (FOLDER01 to
FOLDER05) are automatically made in the memory
in the same way when you insert batteries for the
first time after purchasing.

To cancel formatting

Select “Cancel” in step 4 or “NO“ in step 5.

Note

You cannot format when the write-protect switch on the
“Memory Stick“ is set to “LOCK”.

Using the IC Recorder with Your
Computer (Digital Voice Editor)

What You Can Do Using the Digital
Voice Editor Software

The Digital Voice Editor software allows you to transfer the
messages to your display monitor, to save them on your
computer’s hard disk, and to play back and edit them.
• Transferring the messages recorded on the IC recorder

to your computer

• Saving the messages on your computer’s hard disk.
• Viewing, playing, or editing the messages on your

computer.

• Transferring messages back to the IC recorder. You

can add an MP3 file as it is.

• Sending a voice e-mail message using MAPI e-mail

software.

• Using the transcribing keys to play back a message

and transcribe it using a word-processor or an editor’s
window.

• Transcribing your IC recorder message using Dragon

NaturallySpeaking® speech-recognition software
(Only when Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 5.0 (or
higher) Preferred or Professional Edition is installed on
your computer).

• Using the CD Recording Tool for DVE, you can play

tracks of a CD inserted into the computer’s CD drive
and save CD tracks onto the PC hard disk as a file
format that the Digital Voice Editor supports. Saved
files can then be added to an IC recorder using the
Digital Voice Editor.

Use of the CD Recording Tool for DVE is limited to
the personal purposes.

System Requirements

Your computer and system software must meet the
following minimum requirements.
• IBM PC/AT or compatible

– CPU: 266 MHz Pentium® II processor or higher
– RAM: 128 MB or more
– Hard disk space: 70 MB or more depending on the

size and number of sound files you store.

– CD-ROM drive
– Port: USB port (Hi-Speed USB is supported)
– Sound board: Windows® XP Media Center Edition

2005, Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2004,
Windows® XP Media Center Edition, Windows®
XP Professional, Windows® XP Home Edition,
Windows® 2000 Professional compatible

– Display: High color (16 bit) or more and 800  480

dots or more

• OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

Service Pack 2 or higher /Windows® XP Media Center
Edition 2004 Service Pack 2 or higher /Windows® XP
Media Center Edition Service Pack 2 or higher/
Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2 or higher/
Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher/
Windows® 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or higher
installation (You cannot use this software with Windows®
95/Windows® 98/Windows® 98 Second Edition/
Windows® Millennium Edition/ Windows® NT.)

Notes

• You cannot use the software with a Macintosh machine.
• A handmade computer, a computer whose operating

system is installed or upgraded by the user, or a computer
with multi-boot operating environment are not supported.

Note on transcribing a message

When you use Dragon NaturallySpeaking® speech-
recognition software to transcribe a message, your computer
must also meet the system requirements that the Dragon
NaturallySpeaking requires.

Note on sending a voice e-mail

When you use Microsoft® Outlook Express 5.0/5.5/6.0 to
send a voice e-mail of a message, your computer must also
meet the system requirements that the Outlook Express
requires.

Installing the Software

Install the Digital Voice Editor software in your computer’s
hard disk.

Notes

• When you install the Digital Voice Editor, you can create all

the compatible file types except for the DVF (TRC) files.
(You can play back the DVF (TRC) files.)

When installing both types of the Digital Voice Editor,
make sure to select overwrite installation to handle all
the compatible file formats.

• Do not connect the IC recorder to the computer before

installing the Software. Or do not remove or connect the IC
recorder during installing the Software; The IC recorder
may not be recognized or the Software may not be installed
successfully.

• Be sure to close all running programs before installing the

Digital Voice Editor software.

• When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows®

2000 Professional, make sure to log on Windows as the user
name of “Administrator. ”

B

Other Information

Precautions

On power

• Operate the unit only on 3 V DC. Use two LR03 (size

AAA) alkaline batteries.

On safety

• Do not operate the unit while driving, cycling or

operating any motorized vehicle.

On handling

• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or

in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit,

remove the batteries and have the unit checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On noise

• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an

AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile
phone during recording or playback.

• Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your

finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.

• When installing or uninstalling the software in Windows®

XP Media Center Edition 2005/Windows® XP Media
Center Edition 2004/Windows® XP Media Center Edition/
Windows® XP Professional/Windows® XP Home Edition,
log on as a user name with the “Computer administrator”
user account. (To find if the user name has a “Computer
administrator” user account, open the “User Accounts”
from the “Control Panel” and refer to the section beneath
the user name being displayed.)

• When the “Memory Stick Voice Editor 1.0/1.1/1.2/2.0”

software has already been installed, installing the supplied
software will automatically remove the “Memory Stick
Voice Editor” software. (Messages are not removed.)

• After installing, the Microsoft DirectX module is also

installed depending on the operation system of your
computer. This module is not deleted after uninstalling the
software.

• After installing the Digital Voice Editor software, do not

install the “Memory Stick Voice Editor 1.0/1.1/1.2/2.0”
software. The Digital Voice Editor will not work properly.

• With the supplied software, you can save or edit the

messages in the “Memory Stick”.

1

Make sure that the IC recorder is not
connected and then turn on your computer
and start up Windows.

2

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive.

The installer starts up automatically and the
welcome window appears. If the installer does not
start up, double click [DVE Setup.exe] in the
[English] folder.

If you have already installed a previous version of
the Digital Voice Editor or any version of the
“Memory Stick Voice Editor”

The dialog box to uninstall the previous version may
be displayed. (Messages are not removed.) Follow
the instructions on the screen to uninstall the
software and then the installation of the current
version starts.

3

Follow the displayed instructions.

When the [Restart] dialog box appears, click [OK] to
restart the computer. Now the installation is
completed.

When the dialog box to select the help language
is displayed

Click the desired language you want to use for the
help.

When the dialog box used to input the owner
name is displayed

Input the owner name for privilages and limitations
in the Digital Voice Editor usage.

Notes

• You cannot change the owner name once it is entered.

Please write down and keep it for future reference.

• A file recorded from a CD cannot be handled except for the

PC where the file is recorded. Handling of a file is limited
among the PCs bearing the same owner name input during
the Digital Voice Editor installation. If any illegal data
modification is attempted, or a file is used beyond the
private purposes, the file may become unplayable or the
Digital Voice Editor may become inoperable.

Uninstalling the software

When you wish to uninstall the software, follow the steps
below.

1

Click [Start] and select [Programs], [Sony
Digital Voice Editor 3] and then [Uninstall].

The uninstaller starts up.

2

Follow the displayed instructions.

Note

If you wish to move the software to another drive or directory
after it is installed, you need to uninstall the software and
then reinstall it. The software does not work properly if you
just move the files.

Tips

• You can also start up the uninstaller by clicking [Start] and

then selecting [Settings], [Control Panel], and [Add/
Remove Programs].

• Uninstallation does not remove the message files.

Connecting the IC Recorder to your
Computer

You can transfer the IC recorder data onto your computer
by connecting the IC recorder to the computer.
Use the USB connecting cable supplied with the IC
recorder to connect the USB connectors of the IC recorder
and your computer.
The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as
the cable is connected.  “PC Connect” appears on the
display window. You can connect or disconnect the cable
when the IC recorder and the computer are turned on or off.

Notes

• Be sure to install the Digital Voice Editor software before

connecting the IC recorder to your computer. Otherwise, a
message like [Found New Hardware Wizard] may appear
when you connect the IC recorder to your computer. In this
case, click [Cancel].

• Do not connect more than two USB devices to your

computer. Normal operation will not be guaranteed.

• Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub or a USB extension

cable is not guaranteed.

• A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices

connected at any one time.

• Before connecting the IC recorder to the computer, check

that batteries are inserted in the IC recorder.

• When you connect the IC recorder to the computer, make

sure that the IC recorder is in the stop mode.

• It is recommend that you disconnect the cable from the

computer when you do not use the Digital Voice Editor.

Referring to the Help Files

For details on each operation, refer to the help files.

                   Help menu and icon

Recording dictation (using the voice
recognition software)

• Set “Mic Sense” to “Low ” in the menu.
• Slide the DIRECTNL switch to “ON” to record a voice

coming from a specific direction.

• To transcribe a message recorded on the IC recorder

using voice recognition software (not supplied), set
“REC Mode” to “ST,” “STLP,” or “SP”.

• Before you can transcribe recorded messages, you

have to create a user file specifically adapted to the
sound of your recorded speech. This procedure is
called “training.” For details on “training,” refer to the
help files supplied with the voice recognition software
you are using.

• To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, hold the IC

recorder so that the microphone is about an inch (2 -
3cm) from the corner of your mouth.

• To minimize the sound of your breach in the

recordings, do not hold the microphone directly in
front of your mouth.

• To obtain maximum recognition accuracy, avoid

recording in a noisy place.

• You cannot transcribe a message recording the voices

of more than one person.

• You can transcribe the following messages recorded

using your IC recorder or files saved on your
computer.
– Messages recorded in the ST, STLP or SP mode (MSV)
– 44.1/16/11kHz 16-bit WAV files saved on the

computer

Message 4

e.g. When there
are 3 messages in a
folder

Message 1

Message 2

Message 3

Connector

To 

 (USB)

connector

To USB connector
of your computer

USB connecting cable
(supplied)

IC Recorder

PC

On maintenance

• To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly

moistened in water. Do not use alcohol, benzine or
thinner.

If you place a magnetic card near the speaker of the
unit, the card may be affected by the magnet of the
speaker and may become unusable. Please keep a
magnetic card away from the unit.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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.

On system limitations of the IC recorder

There are some system limitations of the unit. Troubles as
mentioned below are not malfunctions of the unit.

You cannot record messages up to the
maximum recording time.

• If you record messages in a mixture of ST, STLP, SP

and LP modes, the recordable time varies from the
maximum ST mode recording time to the maximum
LP mode recording time.

• There may be other formatted data (for example,

images) in the memory.

• Since you need the minimum recording unit to record

a message even shorter than the minimum recording
unit, the actual total recording time may become
shorter than the maximum recording time of the IC
recorder.

• The maximum recording time varies depending on the

number of folders or messages.

• No more recording can be made when 999 messages

each have been recorded in a folder.

• Due to the limitation of the IC recording system

mentioned above, the sum of the total recorded time in
the counter (elapsed time) and the remaining time
becomes shorter than the maximum recording time of
the IC recorder.

You cannot divide a message.

• You cannot divide a message in a folder which has 999

messages.

• If you divide messages frequently, the unit may

become unable to divide a message.

If an Error Message is displayed

If the following error messages are displayed, do the
remedies described here.
Should any problem persist after you have made these
checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Alarm already set for the same time.

• You set the alarm to play back a message at the date and

time previously set on another message. Change the alarm
setting.

Battery Low

• Batteries are weak. Replace batteries with new ones. When

the remaining batteries are short, you cannot erase a
message or format the memory.

Data not supported

• The file is not supported by the unit, or the file itself is

corrupted.

File not supported

• The unit does not support the file type of the selected

message. You cannot play back or edit the file.

Folder/File is protected.

• Messages have been set to “Read-only“ in the computer.

You cannot edit or erase “Read-only” messages and
folders. Remove the check for “Read-only“ under
“Properties“ of files.

Maximum Folders

• Because there are already the maximum number of folders

in the selected drive, you cannot add a folder. Delete some
unnecessary folders. Or switch to the drive with sufficient
memory space.

Maximum Messages: Folder Full

• Because there are already 999 messages in the selected

folder, you cannot add a message. Erase some messages
before adding or dividing a message.

Memory Full

• The remaining memory of the built-in memory or the

“Memory Stick” is too small. Erase some messages before
recording.

Memory Stick Error

• Insert the “Memory Stick“ again. After inserting, if this

message is displayed again, the inserted “Memory Stick“
may be out of order.

Memory Stick is locked.

• The write-protect switch on the inserted “Memory Stick” is

set to “LOCK“. You cannot record, edit or format in this
condition. Slide the switch to the writable position.

No Folder/Message

• The selected folder does not have any messages. Or, the

selected drive does not have any folders. Without
messages or folders, you cannot set the alarm or do other
operations.

Only one folder remains.

• You cannot erase the last folder remained in the drive.

Past date and time.

• You set the alarm at the past date and time. Set the alarm at

an appropriate date and time.

Please format with the unit.

• You cannot use the “Memory Stick” formatted with other

devices . Use the “Format” in the menu to format the
“Memory Stick”.

Power Supply Problem

• An AC power adaptor that is not compatible with the IC

recorder is connected. Make sure to use the AC power
adaptor for the unit (not supplied). Or insert the batteries.

Replace Batteries

• Batteries are weak. Replace batteries with new ones.

Read-only Memory Stick

• The “Memory Stick” has been set to “Read-only“. You

cannot edit or erase messages of a “Read-only“ “Memory
Stick”. Release the “Read-only” setting.

System Error

• The IC recorder failed in memory access because the

memory is corrupted or a system error occurred.

• Avoid removing the “Memory Stick” from the unit

while the unit is reading or writing data.

• Data may be damaged in such occasions:

– While the unit is reading or writing data, the

“Memory Stick” is removed or the batteries are
removed. Or the AC power adaptor (not supplied)
is removed.

– The “Memory Stick” is used in a location subject to

electrostatic or electronic noises.

• We recommend that you save backup of the important

data.

Write-protect
switch

Place the label here.

Specifications

Recording media

Built-in flash memory 32MB/“Memory Stick
Duo”, Stereo/Monaural recording

Recording time

• ST:

1 hours 25 minutes

• STLP: Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes
• SP:

Approx. 4 hours 20 minutes

• LP:

Approx. 11 hours 45 minutes

Frequency range

• ST:

60 Hz - 13,500 Hz

• STLP: 60 Hz - 7,000 Hz
• SP:

60 Hz - 7,000 Hz

• LP:

60 Hz - 3,500 Hz

Speaker

approx. 2.8 cm (1

 1

/

8

 in.) dia.

Power output

350 mW

Input/Output

• Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)

– input for plug in power, minimum input

level 0.6 mV, 3 kilohms or lower
impedance microphone

• Headphones jack (minijack, stereo)

– output for 8 - 300 ohms headphones

• USB connector
• “Memory Stick Duo” slot
• DC IN 3V jack

Playback speed control (DPC)

+100% to -50%

Power requirements

Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3 V
DC

Dimensions (w/h/d) (not including projecting parts and

controls)
36.6 

×

 107.5 

×

 16.9 mm (1 

1

/

2

 

×

 4 

1

/

4

 

×

 

11

/

16

 

in.)

Mass (including batteries)

96 g (3.4 oz)

Supplied accessories

Operating instructions
Stereo headphones (1)
USB connecting cable (1)
Application Software, Digital Voice Editor
(CD-ROM) (1)
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)
Carrying pouch (1)
Application Software, Dragon
NaturallySpeaking (CD-ROM) (1)

Optional accessories

Stereo headphones MDR-EX71SL, MDR-
E931LP/Active speaker SRS-T88, SRS-T80/
Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10,
ECM-TL1/Audio connecting cable RK-
G134HG, RK-G135HG, RK-G136HG, RK-
G139HG /AC power adaptor AC-E30HG /
“Memory Stick Duo” MSH-M128A (128 MB)/
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” MSX-M256 (256
MB), MSX-M1GST (1 GB)/High Speed
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” MSX-M1GN (1 GB),
MSX-M2GN (2 GB)

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information.

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

In the list view

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Содержание ICD-MX20 - Memory Stick Pro Duo Digital Voice...

Страница 1: ...Owner s Record The model number is located at the rear and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No ICD MX20 Serial No ...

Страница 2: ...the folders of the built in memory you can record the maximum of 1 012 messages Since a newly recorded message is automatically added behind the last recorded message you can start recording quickly without searching for the end of the last recording e g Message 1 Message 2 Blank space Newly recorded message Select the recording mode For how to select the recording mode see Operating the Menu Sele...

Страница 3: ... playback DPC You can set the playback speed OFF Messages will be played back at normal speed ON You can adjust the speed of the playback between twice the normal speed 100 and half the normal speed 50 Easy Search You can activate or disable the easy search function ON You can go back for approx 3 seconds by pressing v or advance for approx 10 seconds by pressing V OFF You can go back or forward t...

Страница 4: ...AA alkaline batteries If the slot connector lid is accidentally detached attach it as illustrated Using the display window One message view List view in stop mode 1 Folder icon Displays the icon of the current folder You can change the icon with the Edit Folder in the menu 2 Priority marks Displays the priority marks specified with the Priority with the menu You can renumber the messages in the or...

Страница 5: ...Sense in the menu to High Note If you use an audio connecting cable without a resistor sound may be recorded interrupted Make sure to use a resistance audio connecting cable Recording with other equipment To record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment connect the i headphones jack of the IC recorder to the audio or line input connector stereo mini plug of other equipment To the audio ...

Страница 6: ...another message is being played back with an alarm the playback stops and the new message will be played back If the alarm time comes during recording alarm will sound for 10 seconds after the recording is finished and playback begins will flash when the alarm time comes If more than one alarm time comes during recording only the first message will be played back When the alarm time comes when the...

Страница 7: ...nto two however the messages will be recorded without a break Recording continues Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 A message is divided 1 Tip You can divide a message during recording pause When you press DIVIDE during playback The message is divided into two at the point you pressed the button and Dividing appears for 3 seconds The message numbers of the following messages will increase by one Messa...

Страница 8: ...Notes You cannot delete the last folder left in a drive After deleting a folder the name of the remaining folders are not changed If FOLDER03 is erased for example the name of FOLDER04 will remain the same If the folder contains recorded message Messages in folder will be erased will be displayed If you do the folder and the contained messages are erased Editing an Icon and Name of a Folder You ca...

Страница 9: ...ries depending of the media type Using the Memory Stick not supplied with the unit When you purchase Memory Stick make sure that you select Memory Stick with a logo or a logo Even with either of the logos however some Memory Stick cannot be used with the unit For details see the Sony product information Memory Stick web site About the Memory Stick What is Memory Stick Memory Stick is small light w...

Страница 10: ...e mail message using MAPI e mail software Using the transcribing keys to play back a message and transcribe it using a word processor or an editor s window Transcribing your IC recorder message using Dragon NaturallySpeaking speech recognition software Only when Dragon NaturallySpeaking version 5 0 or higher Preferred or Professional Edition is installed on your computer Using the CD Recording Too...

Страница 11: ...r a file is used beyond the private purposes the file may become unplayable or the Digital Voice Editor may become inoperable Uninstalling the software When you wish to uninstall the software follow the steps below 1 Click Start and select Programs Sony Digital Voice Editor 3 and then Uninstall The uninstaller starts up 2 Follow the displayed instructions Note If you wish to move the software to a...

Страница 12: ...ou cannot add a message Erase some messages before adding or dividing a message Memory Full The remaining memory of the built in memory or the Memory Stick is too small Erase some messages before recording Memory Stick Error Insert the Memory Stick again After inserting if this message is displayed again the inserted Memory Stick may be out of order Memory Stick is locked The write protect switch ...

Страница 13: ...R ANY DIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE OR LOSSES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCT Trademarks Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation MagicGate Memory Stick is the trademark of Sony Corporation Memory Stick Duo and are trademarks of Sony Corporation Memory Stick PRO Duo and are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Win...

Страница 14: ...ed period of time This is not a malfunction of the unit Wait until the message disappears The unit does not operate correctly Take out the batteries and insert them again with correct polarity You cannot connect the unit to the PC Refer to the help files of the Digital Voice Editor 3 software Digital Voice Editor Refer to the Help files of the Digital Voice Editor software too The Digital Voice Ed...

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