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Last Updated: 10/23/2006
ICD-U50
Voice Plus All-In-One DVR Solution
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Features
256MB Flash Memory
uses ahigh capacity IC chip, which may be
recorded over and used again and again, with distortion-free
clarity.
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MP3 Playback
provides easy playback of unsecured MP3 files by
dragging and dropping files into the MP3 folder on the device
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HQ/SP/LP Recording Modes
Provide clear recrodings of meetings,
interviews or dictation. HQ: 28hr 40min, SP: 76hr 30min, LP: 125hr
15min.
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Built-In USB
allows the device to be plugged directly into a USB
port on a computer or hub, eliminating the need for cables
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VOR (Voice Operated Recording)
Stops the recording during silent
pauses, saving valuable recording time, then begins recording
again without missing a single syllable thanks to the digital buffer.
Digital Pitch Control
allows recordings to be heard at slower than
normal speeds without distortion to facilitate transcribing or
editing, or faster than normal to move quickly to a desired
portion.
Slim Style Design
main controls are easy to use
Specifications
General
Type of Use:
All-In-One Ultra Portable DVR
Recording Media:
Built-In Flash Memory 256MB
Recording and Playback Times:
HQ: 28 Hr 40 Min.; SP: 76 Hrs 30 Min.; LP:
125 Hr 15 Min.
Audio
Recording System:
Monaural Recording
Microphone:
Built-in
Format(s) Supported:
MP3 Playback
Audio Features
Microphone Sensitivity Feature:
Yes (SENS Settings)
Recording Features:
Digital Voice Operated Recording (VOR), Digital
Voice-Up®,Overwrite, Move, Divide
Convenience
Erase/Protect:
2 Erase Options; Message Protection Feature
Convenience Features
Safety Lock:
Yes (Hold Function)
Search Features:
Cue and Review, Easy Search
Message Folder(s):
Yes (5 Folders)
Voice E-Mail Function:
Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor)
Clock:
Yes
Hardware
Display:
Full function, high color 16 bit or more, 800x480 or more
display.
Power
Output Power:
35mW
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Power Requirements:
AAA Battery (1)
Battery Life (Approx.):
Up to 16.5 Hours Recording, Up to 19 Hours
Playback in LP mode.
Battery Type:
"AAA" x 1
Speaker
Type:
Built-in
Speaker Dimensions:
17/27" (16mm); Built-in
Software
Supplied Software:
Player Tool/Player Plug-in for Windows® Media
Player (2-892-303-01
Operating System Compatibility:
Microsoft Windows® XP Media
Center Edition 2005/Windowos® CP Media Center Edition
2004/Windows® XP Media Center Edition/Windows® XP
Professional/Windows® XP Home Edition/Windows® 2000
Professional/Windows® Millenium Edition/Windows® 98 Second
Edition
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Output(s):
1 (Mini)
USB Port(s):
1
Dimensions
Weight:
2.26 oz. (64 g) with battery
Measurements:
1.18" x 3.92" x 0.78 (30.0 x 99.7 x 20.0mm)
Supplied Accessories
1 "AAA" Battery
Neck Strap
Stereo Headphones
Player Tool/Player Plug-in for Windows® Media Player
Color:
Light Blue
UPC Code:
027242690899
1. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
2. Approximate recording times. Battery life will vary based upon usage conditions.
3. User available memory= 250,904,576 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions, with
default 5 folders setting. Total available space will be reduced as the number of folders increases.
4. Playback time is based on MP3 at 128kbps. Calculated on 4 minutes per song.
5. Actual user available memory is approximate. A portion is used for data management.
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Voice Up, and
like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Dragon, NaturallySpeaking, and the Dragon logo are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other
countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.
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