Sony ICD UX300F User Manual

• The recorded music is limited to private use only.  
Use of the music beyond this limit requires  
permission of the copyright holders.  
• Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording/  
downloading or damaged data due to problems of  
the IC recorder or computer.  
• Depending on the types of the text and characters,  
the text shown on the IC recorder may not be  
displayed properly on device. This is due to:  
– The capacity of the connected IC recorder.  
– The IC recorder is not functioning normally.  
– Content information is written in the language  
or the character that is not supported by the IC  
recorder.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name  
Model  
: SONY  
: ICD-UX200/UX300  
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.  
Address  
: 16530 Via Esprillo,  
San Diego, CA 92127 USA  
Telephone Number : 858-942-2230  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
Notice for the customers in  
Canada  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian  
ICES-003.  
For the customers in the USA  
and Canada  
RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE  
BATTERIES  
Nickel metal hydride batteries are  
recyclable.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning your used  
rechargeable batteries to the  
collection and recycling location  
nearest you.  
For more information regarding recycling of  
rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837,  
or visit http://www.rbrc.org/.  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel  
metal hydride batteries.  
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Table of Contents  
Starting to record automatically in  
– the VOR function .............................32  
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Copying Messages from the IC  
Save Them ...............................................87  
Copying Music Files from Your  
Playing Them Back .................................88  
Copying a music file from your  
(drag and drop) ...................................88  
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Getting Started  
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the  
Package  
IC Recorder (1)  
Battery case (1)  
Operating Instructions  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate  
this equipment.  
Remove the film on the display window  
before you use the IC recorder.  
NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable  
battery (1)  
Stereo headphones (1)  
USB connection support cable (1)  
If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a  
computer directly, use the supplied USB  
connection support cable.  
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L ERASE button  
Index to parts and controls  
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.)  
Q Speaker  
D x STOP button  
E z REC (record)/PAUSE button  
R USB slide lever  
F Control button (v, V / . (review/fast  
S HOLD/POWER switch  
T DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch  
U Battery compartment  
backward), > (cue/fast forward))  
G N (play)/ENT (enter) button*  
H
(folder) button  
* These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot.  
Use it as a reference point for operations, or  
to identify each terminal.  
I MENU button  
J m (microphone) jack*  
K i (headphone) jack  
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Step 2: Recharging the Battery  
Remove the film on the display window  
before you use the IC recorder.  
Connect the IC recorder to a running  
computer, and charge the battery until the  
2 Insert the USB connector of the IC  
recorder into the USB port of a  
computer.  
Slide the USB lever on the back of the IC  
recorder in the direction of the arrow,  
and insert the USB connector into the  
battery indicator indicates “  
.”  
When you use the IC recorder for the first  
time, or after you have not used the IC  
recorder for a certain period of time, charge  
2
USB port of a running computer.*  
the battery continuously until “  
displayed.  
” is  
It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to  
1
fully charge exhausted battery.*  
You can also charge the battery by using an  
AC-U50A USB AC adaptor (not supplied),  
etc.  
Computer  
1 Insert a rechargeable battery.  
IC recorder  
Slide and lift the battery compartment  
lid, insert one NH-AAA rechargeable  
battery with correct polarity, and close  
the lid.  
To USB port  
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While the battery is charging,  
“Connecting” and the battery indicator  
are displayed in an animation.  
For details on disconnecting the IC  
recorder from your computer, refer to  
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  
USB port of the computer, and slide  
the USB lever in the direction of the  
arrow to retract the USB connector.  
Battery indicator  
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
* This is an approximation for the time it  
takes to charge from no remaining battery  
power to full battery power at room  
temperature. It varies depending on the  
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  
data to the IC recorder.  
1 Perform the following operation on  
your computer.  
On the Windows screen, left-click the  
icon at the bottom of the desktop of  
the computer.  
t Left-click “Safely remove USB  
Mass Storage Device.”  
The icon can be different on different  
operating systems.  
2
* If the IC recorder cannot be connected to a  
computer directly, use the supplied USB  
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  
properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 108.  
: Charge the rechargeable battery or  
replace the old battery with a new  
one.  
When using a fully charged  
battery or an LR03 (size AAA)  
alkaline battery  
m
: “Low Battery” appears and the IC  
recorder will stop operation.  
Follow the step 1.  
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.  
When to charge/replace the  
battery  
The battery indicator on the display shows  
the battery condition.  
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Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On  
• When you leave the IC recorder without  
Turning the power on  
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).  
Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the  
direction of “POWER” for more than 1  
second. The IC recorder is turned on, and  
“Accessing...” is displayed.  
Turning the power off  
Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the  
direction of “POWER” for more than 2  
seconds, and “Power Off” is displayed.  
z Tips  
• When you are not going to use the IC  
recorder for a long time, we recommend to  
turn off the IC recorder.  
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Step 4: Setting the Clock  
Setting the clock after  
recharging the battery  
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  
display.  
v, V  
Setting the clock using the  
menu  
You need to set the clock to use the alarm  
function or record the date and time.  
Clock setting display appears when you  
insert battery for the first time, or when you  
insert a battery after the IC recorder has  
been without battery for more than 3  
minutes, “Set Date&Time” appears, and  
then the year section flashes in the display  
window.  
While the IC recorder is in the stop mode,  
you can set the clock using the menu.  
1 Select “Date&Time” in the menu.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
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The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
3 Press v or V on the control button to set  
the year, month, day, hour, and minute in  
sequence, and then press N/ENT.  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Detail Menu,” and then press  
N/ENT.  
4 Press x STOP to return to the stop mode  
display.  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Date&Time,” and then press  
N/ENT.  
P Note  
If you do not press N/ENT within 1 minute  
of entering the clock setting data, the clock  
setting mode is cancelled and the window will  
return to the display of the stop mode.  
To display the current date and  
time  
Press x STOP to display the current date  
and time.  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “09y1m1d,” 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  
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.  
You can select the language to be used for  
messages, menus, folder names, file names,  
etc. from 3 languages.  
4 Press v or V on the control button to  
select the language that you want to use,  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
and then press N/ENT.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
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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  
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  
button. (You cannot stop normal playback.)  
Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the  
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  
1 Press  
to display the folder selection window.  
2 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder in  
v
V
which you want to record messages  
(
FOLDER01-10).  
There are 10 folders already available when you  
purchase the IC recorder.  
3 Press N/ENT.  
N/ENT  
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Starting to record  
1 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode.  
Operation  
indicator  
The operation indicator lights in red.  
You do not need to press and hold z REC/PAUSE  
while recording.  
The new message will be automatically recorded after  
the last recorded message.  
z REC/  
PAUSE  
2 Turn the built-in microphones in the direction of the  
Built-in  
microphones  
source to be recorded.  
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.  
Note while accessing  
The IC recorder is recording data and saving it in memory when “Accessing...” appears on  
the display. While the IC recorder is accessing data, do not remove the battery or connect or  
disconnect the USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Doing so may damage the data.  
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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  
recording instantly  
Press N/ENT. Recording stops and playback starts from the  
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  
.
2 Press v or V on the control button to select the folder.  
v
V
3 Press > on the control button.  
>
4 Press v or V on the control button to select the message  
v
V
you want to play.  
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5 Press N/ENT.  
Operation  
indicator  
Playback will start soon, and the operation indicator  
will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the  
menu (page 80), the operation indicator does not light.)  
N/ENT  
6 Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume.  
VOL +/–  
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  
messages  
Press . on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode,  
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  
messages  
Press > on the control button repeatedly. (During the stop mode,  
keep the button pressed to skip the messages continuously.)  
* These operations are for when “Easy Search” is set to “OFF” (page 76).  
Display when playing back the messages  
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  
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.  
Selecting a message and erasing it  
1 Select the message you want to erase when the IC  
recorder is in the stop or playback mode.  
2 Press ERASE.  
“Erase?” appears with the message title.  
ERASE  
3 Press v or V on the control button to select “Execute.”  
v
V
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4 Press N/ENT.  
N/ENT  
“Erasing...” appears in the display window and the  
selected message will be erased.  
When a message is erased, the remaining messages will  
advance and be renumbered so that there will be no  
space between messages.  
To cancel erasing  
1 Select “Cancel” in step 3 of “Selecting a message and  
erasing it,” and then press N/ENT.  
N/ENT  
Erasing another message  
Proceed with the same steps again from the beginning.  
Erasing a part of one message  
Divide the message into two messages first (page 58), and then proceed with the same steps  
from the beginning.  
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Other Recording Operations  
Changing the Recording Settings  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
Selecting the recording  
mode  
select “REC Mode,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
x STOP  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “ST,” “STSP,” “STLP,” “SP,” or  
“LP,” and then press N/ENT.  
N/ENT  
MENU  
v, V  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
You can select the recording mode in the  
menu when the IC recorder is in the stop  
mode or the FM radio mode.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
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Setting the microphone  
sensitivity  
ST  
High-quality stereo recording mode  
(44.1 kHz/192 kbps)  
You can record with stereo  
high-quality sound.  
STSP  
Standard play stereo recording mode  
(44.1 kHz/128 kbps)  
You can record with stereo sound.  
STLP Long play stereo recording mode  
(22.05 kHz/48 kbps)  
x STOP  
You can record for a longer time  
with stereo sound.  
N/ENT  
SP  
LP  
Standard play monaural recording  
mode (44.1 kHz/32 kbps)  
You can record with standard quality  
sound.  
MENU  
Long play monaural recording mode  
(11.025 kHz/8 kbps)  
v, V  
You can record for a longer time  
with monaural sound.  
You can set the microphone sensitivity in  
the menu when the IC recorder is stopped  
or is recording.  
To record with better sound quality, select  
the ST or STSP mode.  
The recording mode is set to “ST” when  
you purchase the IC recorder.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
P Note  
You cannot set the recording mode while  
recording.  
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2 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Mic Sensitivity,” and then press  
N/ENT.  
To record a sound far away  
from the IC recorder or a low  
sound, such as a recording  
made in a spacious room.  
S-High  
High  
To record the sound of a  
normal conversation or  
meeting, such as a recording  
made in a conference room or  
during interviews.  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
To record dictation with a  
microphone in front of your  
mouth, a sound near the IC  
recorder, or a loud sound.  
Low  
select “S-High  
,” “High  
,”  
“Low  
,” and then press N/ENT.  
The microphone sensitivity is set to  
“High  
” when you purchase the IC  
recorder.  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
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2 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “LCF(Low Cut),” and then press  
N/ENT.  
Cutting out low frequency –  
the LCF function  
x STOP  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “ON,” and then press N/ENT.  
N/ENT  
MENU  
v, V  
The LCF function is set to “OFF” when  
you purchase the IC recorder.  
When you set the LCF (Low Cut Filter)  
function to “ON” in the stop or recording  
mode, you cut out a low frequency to  
reduce the roaring noise from wind, etc.;  
therefore you can record a message more  
clearly.  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
To cancel the LCF function  
Set “LCF(Low Cut)” to “OFF” in step 3.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
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2 Press v or V on the control button to  
Starting to record  
automatically in response to  
sound – the VOR function  
select “VOR,” and then press N/ENT.  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
x STOP  
select “ON,” and then press N/ENT.  
z REC/PAUSE  
N/ENT  
MENU  
v, V  
The VOR function is set to “OFF” when  
you purchase the IC recorder.  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
You can set the VOR (Voice Operated  
Recording) function to “ON” when the IC  
recorder is stopped or is recording, to make  
the IC recorder start recording when the IC  
recorder detects sound, and pause when no  
sound is heard, eliminating recording  
during soundless periods.  
5 Press z REC/PAUSE.  
” and “  
” appear in the display  
window.  
The recording pauses when no sound is  
detected and “ ” and “ ” flash.  
When the IC recorder detects sound again,  
the recording starts again.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
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To cancel the VOR function  
Set “VOR” to “OFF” in step 3.  
P Note  
The VOR function is affected by the sound  
around you. Set “Mic Sensitivity” in the menu  
according to the recording conditions. If  
recording is not satisfactory after you have  
changed the microphone sensitivity, or for an  
important recording, set “VOR” to “OFF” in  
the menu.  
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Operating during Recording  
Monitoring the recording  
Dividing a message during  
recording  
i (headphone) jack  
VOL +/–  
DIVIDE  
If you connect the supplied stereo  
headphones to the i (headphone) jack  
before you start, you can monitor the  
recording. You can adjust the monitoring  
volume by pressing VOL +/–, but the  
recording level is fixed.  
You can divide a message during recording  
so that the message is divided into two  
parts, and a new message number is added  
to the newer part of the divided message.  
Once a message is divided, you cannot  
re-combine the divided messages.  
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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  
message will be recorded as two  
messages, however recording continues  
without stopping.  
Message 1  
Message 2  
Message 3  
v
Message is divided.  
Message 2 and Message 3 are  
recorded without stopping.  
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  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
Recording with an external  
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  
automatically cut off.  
N/ENT  
If the input level is not strong enough,  
adjust the microphone sensitivity on the  
IC recorder.  
v, V  
When a plug in power type microphone  
is connected, power is automatically  
supplied to the microphone from the IC  
recorder.  
1 Connect an external microphone to the  
m (microphone) jack when the IC  
recorder is in the stop mode.  
z Recommended microphones  
You can use the Sony ECM-CS10,  
ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P  
electret condenser microphone (not supplied).  
“Select Input” appears in the display  
window.  
If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in  
the menu (page 82).  
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Recording sound from a  
Recording from other  
equipment  
telephone or a cell phone  
You can use the ECM-TL1 headphone-type  
electret condenser microphone (not  
supplied) to record sound from a telephone  
or a cell phone.  
External equipment  
m (microphone) jack  
For details on how to make the connection,  
refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the ECM-TL1 microphone.  
x STOP  
P Notes  
z REC/PAUSE  
• After you have made the connection, check  
the sound quality of the conversation and the  
recording level before you start recording.  
• If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is  
recorded, the conversation may be recorded  
with lower level of sound. In this case, start  
recording after the conversation has started.  
N/ENT  
MENU  
v, V  
• The VOR function may not work, depending  
on the kind of telephone or the line  
condition.  
• We assume no responsibility whatsoever for  
any inconvenience, even if you cannot  
record a conversation using the IC recorder.  
You can make music files without using the  
computer by recording the sound from  
other equipment connected to the IC  
recorder.  
z Tips  
• Before you start recording, we recommend  
you make a trial recording first.  
• If the input level is not strong enough,  
connect the headphone jack (minijack,  
stereo) of other equipment to the  
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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.  
To record using the  
synchronized recording function  
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
6 Connect other equipment to the IC  
recorder when the IC recorder is in the  
stop mode.  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Detail Menu,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
Connect the audio output connector  
(stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to  
the m (microphone) jack of the IC  
recorder using an audio connecting cable  
(page 41)*.  
“Select Input” appears in the display  
window.  
If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in  
the menu (page 82).  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “SYNC REC,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
7 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Audio IN,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
4 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “ON,” and then press N/ENT.  
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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.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
” flashes and the IC recorder  
enters the recording pause mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
10 Start playback on the piece of  
equipment connected to the IC  
recorder.  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Detail Menu,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
” appears on the display and  
synchronized recording starts.  
The synchronized recording pauses when  
no sound is detected for more than 2  
seconds, and “  
” flashes.  
The IC recorder starts recording again as a  
new message when sound is detected.  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “SYNC REC,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
P Notes  
• During synchronized recording, you cannot  
divide a message (page 34) and you cannot  
pause recording (page 20).  
• Depending on the piece of equipment  
connected to the IC recorder, the  
synchronized recording function may not  
operate properly due to a difference in the  
audio input level.  
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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 “Audio IN,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
select “OFF,” and then press N/ENT.  
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
8 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
6 Connect other equipment to the IC  
recorder when the IC recorder is in the  
stop mode.  
9 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.  
The built-in microphones are  
Connect the audio output connector  
(stereo mini-plug) of other equipment to  
the m (microphone) jack of the IC  
recorder using an audio connecting cable  
(page 41)*.  
automatically cut off and the sound from  
the connected equipment is recorded.  
10 Start playback on the piece of  
equipment connected to the IC  
recorder.  
“Select Input” appears in the display  
window.  
If “Select Input” is not displayed, set it in  
the menu (page 82).  
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* Optionalaudio connecting cables  
(not supplied)  
To the IC  
recorder  
To the other  
equipment  
RK-G139 Stereo  
Mini-plug  
(monaural)  
(without  
mini-plug  
(without  
resistor)  
resistor)  
RK-G136 Stereo  
Stereo  
mini-plug  
(without  
resistor)  
mini-plug  
(without  
resistor)  
P Note  
When recording from other equipment, the  
microphone sensitivity cannot be adjusted.  
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Other Playback Operations  
Changing the Playback Method  
Searching forward/backward  
during playback (Cue/Review)  
• To search forward (Cue):  
Press and hold > on the control button  
during playback and release it at the point  
you wish to resume playback.  
Convenient playback  
methods  
Listening with better sound  
quality  
• To listen with the headphones:  
Connect the supplied headphones to the  
i (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker  
will be automatically disconnected.  
• To listen from an external speaker:  
Connect an active or passive speaker (not  
supplied) to the i (headphone) jack.  
• To search backward (Review):  
Press and hold . on the control button  
during playback and release it at the point  
you wish to resume playback.  
The IC recorder searches at slow speed with  
playback sound. This is useful to check one  
word forward or back. Then, if you press  
and hold the button, the IC recorder starts to  
search at higher speed.  
Quickly locating the point you  
wish to start playback (Easy  
Search)  
When “Easy Search” is set to “ON”  
(page 76) in the menu, you can quickly  
locate the point at which you wish to start  
playback by pressing > or . on the  
control button repeatedly during playback.  
You can go back approx. 3 seconds by  
pressing . on the control button once, or  
advance approx. 10 seconds by pressing  
> on the control button once. This  
function is useful for locating a desired  
point in a long recording.  
z When messages are played 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 approx. 5 seconds.  
• When “MESSAGE END” and the operation  
indicator go off, the IC recorder will stop at  
the beginning of the last message.  
• If you press and hold . on the control  
button while “MESSAGE END” is lit, the  
messages are played back rapidly, and  
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normal playback will start at the point you  
release the button.  
Adjusting the playback  
speed – the DPC function  
• If the last message is long and you wish to  
start playback at a later part of the message,  
press and hold > on the control button to  
go to the end of the message, and then press  
. on the control button while  
Rear  
“MESSAGE END” is lit to go back to the  
desired point.  
• For messages other than the last one, go to  
the beginning of the next message and play  
backward to the desired point.  
Playing back a message  
repeatedly  
During playback, press and hold N/ENT  
until “ 1” appears. The selected message  
will be played back repeatedly.  
To resume normal playback, press N/ENT  
again.  
Front  
v, V  
When you set the DPC (Digital Pitch  
Control) function to “ON,” you can adjust  
the playback speed between +100% and  
–50% of normal speed in the menu.  
The message is played back in natural tones  
thanks to the digital processing function.  
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during playback (page 43), or when the  
specified A-B section is played back  
repeatedly (page 46), you cannot adjust the  
playback speed.  
1 Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to  
“ON.”  
2 If you wish to increase the playback  
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%.  
3 If you wish to decrease the playback  
speed, press V on the control button  
when the IC recorder is in the playback  
mode.  
Every time the button is pressed, you can  
decrease the speed by 5% for – from 0%  
to –50%, and 10% for – between 100%  
and 0%.  
To resume normal playback  
Slide the DPC (SPEED CTRL) switch to  
“OFF.”  
P Notes  
• You can only adjust the playback speed  
between 0% and –50% when messages are  
recorded as WMA/AAC-LC files.  
• When any one message is played back  
repeatedly by pressing and holding N/ENT  
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Changing the Playback Settings  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
Selecting the playback  
mode  
select “Play Mode,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
x STOP  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “1,” “ ,” “ALL,” “  
1,”  
,” or “  
ALL,” and then press  
N/ENT  
N/ENT.  
MENU  
v, V  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
You can select the playback mode in the  
menu.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode  
when the IC recorder is in the stop or  
playback mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
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To stop A-B Repeat playback:  
Press x STOP.  
1
A message is played back.  
Messages in one folder are played  
back continuously.  
To change the segment specified for A-B  
Repeat playback:  
During A-B Repeat playback, press  
(repeat) A-B again to specify a new  
starting point A. Then specify a new  
finishing point B, as in step 2.  
ALL  
All the messages are played back  
continuously.  
1
One message is played back  
repeatedly.  
Messages in one folder are played  
back repeatedly.  
P Note  
You cannot specify the finishing point B  
before the starting point A that has been set.  
ALL All the messages are played back  
repeatedly.  
Playing back a specified 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  
the finishing point B.  
A-B” is displayed and the specified  
(repeat) A-B again to specify  
section is played back repeatedly.  
To resume normal playback:  
Press N/ENT.  
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The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
Making the human voice  
clearer – the noise cut  
function  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Noise Cut,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
x STOP  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
N/ENT  
select “ON,” and then press N/ENT.  
MENU  
v, V  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
P Notes  
• The effect of the noise cut function may be  
different depending on the condition of the  
recorded voice.  
When the noise cut function is set to “ON”  
in the menu, the distortion of very low and  
high frequencies which are outside the  
human voice range is reduced, therefore  
you can hear the human voice more clearly.  
• When you are using the built-in speaker or  
listening to the FM radio, the noise cut  
function does not work.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode  
when the IC recorder is in the stop or  
playback mode.  
To cancel the noise cut function  
Set “Noise Cut” to “OFF” in step 3.  
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2 Press v or V on the control button to  
Selecting the sound effect  
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,  
and then press N/ENT.  
N/ENT  
MENU  
., >  
4 If you select “Custom,” you can press v  
or V on the control button to adjust the  
sound level for each band.  
You can set the effect you want for the  
playback in the menu.  
Press . or > on the control button  
to move to the band on the left or right.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode  
when the IC recorder is in the stop or  
playback mode.  
5 Press N/ENT to close the custom  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
setting window.  
6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
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Pop  
Stresses middle ranges, ideal for  
vocals.  
Rock  
Jazz  
Emphasizes high and low ranges for  
a powerful sound.  
Emphasizes high ranges for lively  
sound.  
Bass1 Emphasizes the bass sound.  
Bass2 Emphasizes the bass sound even  
more.  
Custom You can design your own custom  
sound level for 5 bands of EQ.  
The Effect function does not work.  
OFF  
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/  
ENT.  
N/ENT  
MENU  
v, V  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “New,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
You can sound an alarm and start playback  
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.  
1 Select the message you want to play back  
with an alarm.  
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3 Set the alarm date and time.  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
select the item you want to change, then  
press N/ENT.  
1 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Date,” a day of the week, or  
“Daily,” and then press N/ENT.  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
2 When you select “Date”:  
Set the year, month, day, hour, and  
minute in sequence, as described in  
page 13.  
select “Edit,” then press N/ENT.  
4 Select “Date,” a day of the week, or  
“Daily,” then press N/ENT.  
“Executing...,” then your settings are  
displayed.  
When you select a day of the week  
or “Daily”:  
5 Set the date and time and press N/ENT.  
“Executing...,” then your settings are  
displayed.  
Press v or V on the control button to  
set the hour, and then press N/ENT,  
press v or V on the control button to  
set the minute, and then press N/  
ENT.  
6 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
To cancel the alarm setting  
Follow steps 1 and 2 of “To change the  
alarm setting.” In step 3, select “Cancel”  
and press N/ENT. “Cancel Alarm?” is  
displayed. Press v or V on the control  
button to select “Execute,” then press N/  
ENT. The alarm will be cancelled and the  
alarm indicator will disappear from the  
display window.  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
The setting process is finished and “,”  
(alarm indicator) appears in the display  
window.  
To change the alarm setting  
1 Select “Alarm” - “List” in the menu, then  
To set the alarm pattern  
press N/ENT.  
The alarm list is displayed.  
1 Select “Alarm” - “Pattern” in the menu,  
then press N/ENT.  
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• 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 80).  
• If the alarm time comes during recording,  
the alarm will sound after the recording is  
finished. “,” will flash when the alarm time  
comes.  
• If the alarm time comes while you are  
updating data, the alarm will be cancelled  
automatically.  
• If more than one alarm time comes, only the  
first message will be played back with an  
alarm.  
• Once the alarm is set, the alarm will not be  
cancelled, even after the message is played  
back.  
• If the alarm time comes while another  
message is being played back with an alarm,  
the payback stops and the new message will  
be played back.  
• If you divide a message you have set an  
alarm for, the alarm setting remains on only  
the first part of the divided message.  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Beep&Play,” “Beep” or “Play,”  
then press N/ENT.  
3 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
When the set date and time  
comes  
At the set time, “Alarm” is displayed in the  
display window and the alarm and the  
selected message will be played back using  
the selected alarm pattern.  
When the playback ends, the IC recorder  
will stop automatically. (When the alarm  
pattern is set to “Beep&Play” or “Play,” the  
IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the  
selected message.)  
To listen to the same message  
again  
Press N/ENT, and the same message will  
be played back from the beginning.  
To stop the alarm playback  
Press any button other than VOL +/– while  
the alarm sound is heard. If the HOLD  
function is activated, you can stop the alarm  
playback by pressing any button.  
• If you delete a message on which you have  
set an alarm, that alarm will be also  
cancelled.  
P Notes  
• You can set only one alarm each one  
message.  
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Playback via Other Devices  
(stereo minijack) of other equipment  
using an audio connecting cable*.  
Recording with other  
equipment  
2 Press N/ENT to start playback and at  
the same time set the connected  
Tape recorder, etc.  
equipment to the recording mode.  
i (headphone) jack  
A message from the IC recorder will be  
recorded on the piece of equipment  
connected.  
3 Press x STOP on the IC recorder and the  
connected equipment at the same time to  
stop recording.  
x STOP  
N/ENT  
* Optionalaudio connecting cables  
(not supplied)  
To the IC  
recorder  
To the other  
equipment  
RK-G139 Stereo  
Mini-plug  
(monaural)  
(without  
mini-plug  
(without  
resistor)  
You can record the sound of the IC recorder  
with other equipment.  
Before you start recording, we recommend  
you to make trial recording first.  
resistor)  
RK-G136 Stereo  
Stereo  
mini-plug  
(without  
resistor)  
mini-plug  
(without  
resistor)  
1 Connect the i (headphone) jack of the  
IC recorder to the audio input connector  
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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  
Erasing All Messages in a Folder  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Erase All,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
v, V  
N/ENT  
MENU  
4 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Execute,” and then press N/  
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.  
1 Select the folder containing the messages  
you want to erase when the IC recorder is  
in the stop mode.  
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
To cancel erasing  
Select “Cancel” in step 4, and then press  
N/ENT.  
2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
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Moving a Message to a Different Folder  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Move,” and then press N/ENT.  
The message to be moved will be played  
back.  
x STOP  
N/ENT  
MENU  
4 Press v or V on the control button to  
v, V  
select the folder that you want to move  
the message into, and then press N/  
P Notes  
ENT.  
• When “ ” is displayed for the folder  
indicator, you cannot move a message  
(page 85).  
“Executing...” is displayed and the  
message is moved to the last position in  
the destination folder.  
• You cannot move a message to a  
folder.  
1 Select the message you want to move.  
2 Press MENU to enter the menu mode  
when the IC recorder is in the stop or  
playback mode.  
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When you move a message to another  
folder, the original message in the  
previous folder will be deleted.  
5 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
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.  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Execute,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
v, V  
“Dividing...” appears, a new number is  
added to the newer part of the divided  
message, and the message numbers of  
the following messages will be  
incremented by one.  
N/ENT  
DIVIDE  
., >  
You can divide a message during playback,  
so that the message is divided into two parts  
and a new message number is added to the  
newer part of the divided message. By  
dividing a message, you can easily find the  
point from which you want to play back  
when you make a long recording such as at  
a meeting. You can divide a message until  
the total number of messages in the folder  
reaches the maximum number allowed.  
Message 1  
Message 2  
Message 3  
v
f
A Message is divided.  
Message 1 Message 2 Message 3 Message 4  
The message numbers are incremented.  
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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  
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.  
To play the divided message  
Press . or > on the control button to  
display the message number, as the divided  
messages now each have message numbers.  
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Listening to the FM Radio  
Tuning in an FM Radio Station  
(for ICD-UX200F/UX300F only)  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “FM Radio,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
v, V  
The IC recorder enters the FM radio  
mode.  
N/ENT  
MENU  
., >  
The headphone cord is an FM antenna,  
therefore, connect the headphone when  
listening to the radio.  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
P Note  
select frequency.  
During FM reception you cannot charge the  
battery.  
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4 Press . or > on the control button  
repeatedly to tune in a station or press  
and hold . or > on the control  
button until the frequency digits begin to  
change on the display.  
Switching the FM radio  
output between speaker and  
headphones  
The IC recorder automatically scans the  
radio frequencies and stops when it finds  
a clear station.  
If you cannot tune in a station, press .  
or > on the control button repeatedly  
to change the frequency step by step.  
x STOP  
Display when listening to the FM  
radio  
N/ENT  
FM indication  
MENU  
Radio frequency  
Preset number  
v, V  
During FM reception or FM recording, you  
can switch between the sound from the  
speaker and the sound from the headphones  
using the menu.  
Receiver sensitivity  
1 During FM reception or FM recording,  
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  
select “Audio Output,” and then press  
N/ENT.  
Switching the receiver  
sensitivity of the FM radio  
x STOP  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Headphones” or “Speaker,” and  
then press N/ENT.  
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  
select “DX/LOCAL,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
Recording FM broadcasts  
x STOP  
z REC/PAUSE  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “DX” or “LOCAL,” and then press  
N/ENT.  
1 Tune in the station you want to record.  
2 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording.  
3 Press x STOP to stop recording.  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
DX  
Normally, select this setting.  
LOCAL When there is interference or  
collapsing caused by a intense  
electric field around the transmitting  
antenna of the broadcasting station,  
etc., select this setting.  
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  
automatically using the preset menu.  
While presetting FM radio stations  
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  
Press x STOP. The preset numbers stored  
until you press the x STOP button remain  
in memory.  
Switching the scanning  
sensitivity  
x STOP  
N/ENT  
MENU  
v, V  
You can set the scanning sensitivity when  
presetting FM radio stations.  
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  
select “Scan Sensitivity,” and then press  
N/ENT.  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “High(SCAN H)” or  
“Low(SCAN L),” and then press N/  
ENT.  
The scanning sensitivity is set to  
“High(SCAN H)” when you purchase  
the IC recorder.  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
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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.  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “Execute,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
The station will be stored in memory.  
N/ENT  
v, V  
You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations  
in the IC recorder’s memory.  
1 Tune in the station you want to preset  
and store on the preset number.  
When the station you want to tune in is  
not a preset station, “P - -” is displayed.  
In this case, you can register it with the  
new preset number.  
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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  
4 Press . or > on the control button  
repeatedly until the preset number you  
want is displayed.  
when the IC recorder is stopped.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
When you press and hold . or > on  
the control button, the preset numbers  
change rapidly.  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “FM Radio,” and then press N/  
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  
N/ENT  
MENU  
3 To tune in a station, press . or >  
on the control button repeatedly until the  
preset number you want to erase is  
displayed.  
., >  
The display in the display window may be  
different from the actual one in some  
regions.  
4 Press N/ENT.  
The preset number, frequency and  
“Erase?” will be displayed on the  
display.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
5 Press v or V on the control button  
repeatedly to select “Execute,” and then  
press N/ENT.  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
select “FM Radio,” and then press N/  
ENT.  
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The preset number will be changed to  
“P - -.”  
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About the Menu Function  
Making Settings for the Menu  
x STOP  
v, V  
3 Press v or V on the control button to  
select the setting that you want to set,  
and then press N/ENT.  
N/ENT  
MENU  
., >  
4 Press x STOP to exit the menu mode.  
P Note  
If you do not press any button for 1 minute, the  
menu mode is automatically cancelled and the  
window will return to the normal display.  
1 Press MENU to enter the menu mode.  
The menu mode window will be  
displayed.  
To return to the previous window  
Press . on the control button during  
menu mode.  
To exit the menu mode  
Press x STOP or MENU.  
2 Press v or V on the control button to  
select the menu item for which you want  
to make setting, and then press N/ENT.  
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Menu Settings  
Menu items  
Settings  
Operation mode  
: the setting can be made/  
— : the setting cannot be made)  
(
a
Stop  
Playback Recording FM radio FM radio  
mode  
mode  
mode  
mode  
recording  
mode  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
REC Mode  
Mic Sensitivity  
LCF(Low Cut)  
VOR  
ST, STSP, STLP, SP, LP  
S-High  
, High  
, Low  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
ON, OFF  
Noise Cut  
Effect  
Pop, Rock, Jazz, Bass1, Bass2,  
Custom, OFF  
a
a
a
a
Easy Search  
Play Mode  
ON, OFF  
1,  
, ALL,  
ALL  
1,  
,
a
a
a
a
Display  
Elapsed Time, Remain Time,  
REC Date, REC Time  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Alarm  
New, List, Pattern  
Execute, Cancel  
Protect  
Move  
(Folder to be moved)  
Execute, Cancel  
Erase All  
FM Radio*  
Auto Preset*  
DX/LOCAL*  
Execute, Cancel  
DX, LOCAL  
* for ICD-UX200F/UX300F only  
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Menu items  
Settings  
Operation mode  
: the setting can be made/  
— : the setting cannot be made)  
(
a
Stop  
Playback Recording FM radio FM radio  
mode  
mode  
mode  
mode  
recording  
mode  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Scan Sensitivity* High(SCAN H), Low(SCAN L)  
Audio Output*  
Detail Menu  
Date&Time  
Time Display  
Beep  
Headphones, Speaker  
_ _ y _ _ m _ _ d _ _ : _ _  
12-Hour, 24-Hour  
ON, OFF  
LED  
ON, OFF  
Backlight  
Language  
ON, OFF  
English, Español (Spanish),  
Français (French)  
a
a
a
a
a
USB Charge  
ON, OFF  
Auto Power Off 5min, 10min, 30min, 60min  
Select Input  
SYNC REC  
Format  
MIC IN, Audio IN  
ON, OFF  
Execute, Cancel  
* for ICD-UX200F/UX300F only  
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Menu items  
REC Mode  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Sets the recording mode.  
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.  
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  
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  
VOR  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Sets the VOR (Voice Operated Recording) function.  
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.  
ON:  
The distortion of very low and high frequencies which are  
outside the human voice range is reduced, therefore you can  
hear the human voice more clearly.  
OFF*:  
The noise cut function does not work.  
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Menu items  
Effect  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Sets the effect you want for the playback in the menu.  
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.  
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  
Play Mode  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Sets the playback mode.  
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.  
ALL:  
All the messages are played back repeatedly.  
Display  
Changes the display mode.  
Elapsed Time*:  
Elapsed playback time of one message  
Remain Time:  
During stop or playback, the remaining time of the message  
During recording, the available recording time  
REC Date:  
Date recorded  
REC Time:  
Time recorded  
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Menu items  
Alarm  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Sets the alarm.  
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.  
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.  
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  
FM Radio**  
Auto Preset**  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode.  
Scans automatically for available frequencies. The stations will  
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.  
DX*:  
Normally, select this setting.  
LOCAL:  
When there is interference or collapsing caused by a intense  
electric field around the transmitting antenna of the  
broadcasting station, etc., select this setting.  
P Note  
Select “DX” when the IC recorder reception status is not good  
due to a weak signal.  
Scan Sensitivity**  
Audio Output**  
Sets the scanning sensitivity when presetting FM radio stations.  
High(SCAN H)*:  
The scanning sensitivity is set to high.  
Low(SCAN L):  
The scanning sensitivity is set to low.  
During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between  
the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones.  
Headphones*:  
The sound comes out from the headphones.  
Speaker:  
The sound comes out from the speaker(s).  
** for ICD-UX200F/UX300F only  
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Menu items  
Detail Menu  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Date&Time  
Sets the clock by setting year, month, day, hour, and minute in  
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  
Backlight  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
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,  
file names, etc.  
English, Español (Spanish), Français (French)  
USB Charge  
Sets whether battery will be charged using a USB connection or  
not.  
ON*:  
The battery will be charged.  
OFF:  
The battery will not be charged.  
P Note  
If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC  
recorder to the AC outlet, you can charge battery regardless this  
setting.  
Auto Power Off If the IC recorder is on and left for the period you have set, the IC  
recorder turns off automatically.  
5min:  
The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 5 minutes.  
10min*:  
The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 10 minutes.  
30min:  
The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 30 minutes.  
60min:  
The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 60 minutes.  
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Menu items  
Select Input  
Settings (*: Initial setting)  
See page  
Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the  
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  
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  
Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer  
When the IC recorder is connected to your  
computer, the IC recorder is recognized by  
the computer, and you can transfer data  
between them.  
System requirements for  
your computer  
See “System requirements” on page 99.  
Copying messages from the IC  
recorder to your computer to  
save them (page 87)  
You can copy the messages recorded on the  
IC recorder to save them.  
Copying music files from your  
computer to the IC recorder to  
play them back (page 88)  
You can copy MP3/WMA/AAC-LC files  
saved on your computer by a simple drag &  
drop operation when you connect the  
IC recorder to your computer. You can also  
play back the copied files.  
Using the IC recorder as USB  
memory – data storage function  
(page 91)  
You can store image data or text data saved  
on the computer temporarily in the IC  
recorder.  
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The IC recorder is recognized by the  
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.  
Connecting the IC recorder  
to your computer  
If you cannot insert the USB connector of  
the IC recorder into the USB port of a  
computer directly, use the supplied USB  
connection support cable.  
Computer  
IC recorder  
To USB port  
1 Slide the USB lever on the back of the IC  
recorder in the direction of the arrow,  
and insert the USB connector into the  
USB port of a running computer.  
USB connection support  
cable (supplied)  
2 Make sure the IC recorder has been  
P Notes  
recognized properly.  
• If you 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 connection support cable other than the  
supplied cable is not guaranteed.  
On the Windows screen; open “My  
Computer” or “Computer,” and make  
sure that “IC RECORDER” has been  
recognized.  
On the Macintosh screen; make sure that  
an “IC RECORDER” drive is displayed  
on the desktop.  
• A malfunction may occur depending on the  
USB devices connected at the same time.  
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• Before connecting the IC recorder to the  
computer, make sure that the battery is  
inserted in the IC recorder.  
Construction of folders and  
files  
• It is recommended that you disconnect the  
IC recorder from the computer when you are  
not using the IC recorder connected to the  
computer.  
If you connect the IC recorder to your  
computer, you can see the structure of  
folders and files on the computer screen.  
“IC RECORDER”  
Folder for messages  
recorded using the IC  
recorder  
VOICE  
FOLDER01  
FOLDER10  
Folder transferred from  
your computer  
1
Conversation  
*
MUSIC  
POP  
OLDIES*  
1
2
*
3
*
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The folders and files are displayed on the  
computer screen as shown.  
The folder indicators in the display window  
of the IC recorder are as follows:  
z Tips  
• You can change the folder name, title, artist  
name, and/or file name using a computer.  
• The title or artist name, etc., registered in the  
music files, can be displayed on the IC  
recorder. It is useful if you input the ID3 tag  
information using the software you use to  
make the music files on your computer.  
• You can display the information in sequence  
by pressing v or V on the control button  
(page 89).  
:
Folder for messages recorded using  
the IC recorder (They have been  
already made when you purchase  
the IC recorder.)  
:
Folder transferred from a computer  
(They are displayed when music  
files have been transferred from a  
computer.)  
P Notes  
• You cannot copy 511 or more folders  
(except VOICE folders) or files to the root  
directory that is located immediately below  
“IC RECORDER” on the computer. This is  
due to system limitations (for ICD-UX200/  
UX200F only).  
P Note  
You can record messages in up to 10 folders  
(FOLDER01-10) using the IC recorder.  
• If no title, or artist name has been registered  
“Unknown” will be displayed.  
1
* The name of a folder in which music files  
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)  
You can save messages or folders by  
copying them from the IC recorder to your  
computer.  
1 Click and hold,  
2 drag,  
3 and then drop.  
1 Connect the IC recorder to your  
computer (page 84).  
3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your  
2 Copy messages or folders you want to  
computer (page 94).  
save to your computer.  
Drag and drop the messages or folders  
you want from “IC RECORDER” to the  
local disc on your computer.  
If you wish to create a CD, use a  
commercially available CD burner software  
application, a CD burner software application  
installed on your computer, or Windows  
Media Player.  
For details about operations for the CD burner  
software application or Windows Media  
Player, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the software application, or  
contact the respective manufacturers.  
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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).  
2 Copy the folder in which the music files  
You can copy music or other audio files  
(MP3/WMA/AAC-LC*) from your  
are stored to the IC recorder.  
On the Windows screen using Explorer,  
and on the Macintosh screen using  
Finder, drag and drop the folder onto the  
IC recorder.  
computer to the IC recorder by dragging  
and dropping them, and you can then play  
them back on the IC recorder.  
The IC recorder can recognize up to 500  
folders. You can copy up to 999 files to  
one folder and up to 5,000 files in total.  
You can make an MP3/WMA/AAC-LC file  
using a software application, etc., installed  
on your computer.  
3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your  
* For the file formats that can be played back  
using the IC recorder, see “Specifications”  
(page 99).  
computer (page 94).  
4 Press  
.
5 Press v or V on the control button to  
select the folder ( ) in which music  
files are stored, and then press > on  
the control button.  
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6 Press v or V on the control button to  
Display when playing back a  
music file  
select the music file you want to play.  
Press v or V on the control button to check  
the music file information during playback.  
7 Press N/ENT to start 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  
: Title  
48 kbps  
128 kbps 256 kbps  
ICD-  
89 hr.  
33 hr.  
25 min.  
(501 tracks) (250 tracks)  
16 hr.  
40 min.  
: Artist name  
: File name  
UX200/ 15 min.  
UX200F (1,338  
tracks)  
ICD-  
178 hr.  
67 hr.  
(1,005  
tracks)  
33 hr.  
25 min.  
(501 tracks)  
z Tip  
UX300/ 40 min.  
UX300F (2,680  
tracks)  
You can change the folder name, title, artist  
name, and/or file name using a computer.  
* In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes  
each are transferred to the IC recorder.  
P Note  
If you have transferred music files using your  
computer, those 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.  
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Playing back a message at a  
desired time with an alarm  
You can start playback of a selected  
message at a desired time.  
Enjoying the music files  
more  
Selecting the playback mode  
You can select the playback mode, such as  
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 50.  
For details, see page 45.  
Adjusting the playback speed –  
the DPC (Digital Pitch Control)  
function  
You can adjust a playback speed between  
+100% and –50% of normal speed in the  
menu. You can only adjust the playback  
speed between 0% and –50% when  
messages are recorded as WMA/AAC-LC  
files.  
For details, see page 43.  
Selecting a sound effect  
You can cut the noise or set a effect such as  
“Pop,” “Rock,” “Jazz,” “Bass1,” “Bass2,”  
or “Custom” for the playback item in the  
menu.  
For details, see page 47 and 48.  
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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  
as USB memory.  
For details on the system requirements, see  
page 99.  
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Using Voice Recognition Software  
Edition (not supplied) on your computer. To  
When voice recognition software (not  
supplied) is installed on your computer, you  
can transcribe a message into a text file.  
install Dragon NaturallySpeaking, your  
computer should meet the specified system  
requirements.  
• You can transcribe the following messages  
saved in your IC recorder or on your  
computer;  
– ST, STSP, STLP or SP recording mode  
messages (MP3 files)  
– 44.1/16/11 kHz 16-bit WAV/AAC-LC  
files saved on your computer  
• You cannot transcribe a message recording  
the voices of more than one person.  
Introducing the voice  
recognition software  
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a speech-  
recognition software application that allows  
you to recognize and transcribe your  
recorded voice in a message and convert it  
into a text file.  
For details on Dragon NaturallySpeaking,  
refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with Dragon NaturallySpeaking.  
For information on using Dragon  
NaturallySpeaking, refer to the  
documentation supplied with the software.  
For the latest version and information on  
the availability of Dragon  
Creating a user file adapted  
to your recorded speech  
(Training)  
What is “Training”?  
Before you can transcribe recorded  
messages using Dragon NaturallySpeaking,  
you must create a user file specifically  
adapted to the sound of your recorded  
speech. This procedure is called “training.”  
When training is complete, Dragon  
NaturallySpeaking creates a user speech  
file containing information about your  
recorded speech.  
NaturallySpeaking in each region, please  
refer to the following home page:  
http://www.nuance.com  
P Notes  
• You can use the transcribing feature only  
when you have installed Dragon  
NaturallySpeaking Select or Professional  
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• Refer to the operating instructions or the  
help supplied with Dragon  
sound of your breath in the recordings,  
enabling maximum recognition accuracy.  
NaturallySpeaking, as some parts of  
training are the same as those required for  
dictating directly to the computer using a  
headset microphone.  
P Note  
Avoid recording in a noisy place, such as on a  
subway platform, in order to obtain maximum  
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.  
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 file  
(training), set “REC Mode” to the mode  
you normally use for voice recognition  
software.  
• Set “Mic Sensitivity” to “Low  
the menu.  
” in  
• Hold the IC recorder firmly and start  
recording.  
Hold the IC recorder so that the  
microphone is about an inch (2 cm -  
3 cm) from the corner of your mouth, not  
directly in front of it. This minimizes the  
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Disconnecting the IC Recorder from Your  
Computer  
Follow the procedures below; otherwise,  
data may be damaged.  
3 Make sure that the display of the IC  
recorder turns off.  
1 Make sure that the operation indicator  
4 Disconnect the IC recorder from the  
USB port of the computer, and slide the  
USB lever in the direction of the arrow to  
retract the USB connector.  
does not light.  
2 Perform the following operation on your  
computer.  
On the Windows screen, left-click the  
icon at the bottom of the desktop of the  
computer.  
t Left-click “Safely remove USB Mass  
Storage Device.”  
The icon can be different on different  
operating systems.  
On the Macintosh screen, drag the “IC  
RECORDER” on the desktop to “Trash”  
and drop it there.  
For details on disconnecting the IC  
recorder from your computer, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with your  
computer.  
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Additional Information  
Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied)  
1 Connect the USB AC adaptor (not  
USB connector of the IC recorder  
supplied) to an AC outlet.  
2 Slide the USB lever of the IC recorder  
USB AC adaptor  
(not supplied)  
and connect the IC recorder to a USB AC  
adaptor.  
While the battery is charging, the  
remaining battery indicator are displayed  
You can charge the rechargeable battery by  
connecting the IC recorder to an AC outlet  
using an AC-U50AD (U.S.A. and Canada  
only) or an AC-U50A (Latin America only)  
USB AC adaptor (not supplied).  
in an animation.  
Now you can use the IC recorder while  
changing the battery.  
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  
time, or after you have not used the IC  
recorder for a certain time, it is  
* This is an approximation for the time it takes  
to charge from no remaining battery power  
to full battery power at room temperature. It  
varies depending on the 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 data to the IC recorder.  
recommended that you charge the battery  
repeatedly until “  
” is displayed.  
It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to  
fully charge exhausted battery.*  
P Note  
Your dealer may not handle some of the  
optional accessories. Please ask the dealer for  
detailed information.  
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displayed for an extended period of time.  
This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder.  
Wait until the start-up display disappears  
from the display window.  
• While a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) is  
being used, the remaining battery indicator  
does not appear in the display window.  
Disconnecting the IC  
recorder from the AC outlet  
Follow the procedures below; otherwise,  
when the IC recorder contains data files, the  
files may be damaged or become  
unplayable.  
1 If you are recording or playing back a  
message, press x STOP to put the IC  
recorder into the stop mode.  
2 Make sure that the operation indicator  
does not light.  
3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the  
USB AC adaptor, and then disconnect  
the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet.  
P 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  
recorder should not be connected to or  
disconnected from the AC outlet.  
Doing so may damage the data. If the IC  
recorder is required to process a large  
amount of data, the start-up window may be  
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Precautions  
– When you use the unit in an  
environment where the unit is exposed  
to rain, snow, or humidity.  
On power  
Operate the unit only on 1.5 V or 1.2 V DC.  
Use one NH-AAA rechargeable battery or  
one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery.  
– In circumstances where you get sweaty.  
If you touch the unit with wet hands or  
if you put the unit in the pocket of  
sweaty clothes, the unit may get wet.  
• You may feel pain in your ears if you use  
the headphones when the ambient air is  
very dry. This is not because of a  
malfunction of the headphones, but  
because of static electricity accumulated  
in your body. You can reduce static  
electricity by wearing non-synthetic  
clothes that prevent the emergence of  
static electricity.  
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 battery and have the  
unit checked by qualified personnel  
before operating it any further.  
• Be careful not to allow water to splash on  
the unit. The unit is not water-proof. In  
particular, be careful in the following  
situations.  
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 you have the unit in your pocket  
and go to the bathroom, etc.  
When you bend down, the unit may  
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.  
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.  
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Specifications  
®
• 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not  
supported.  
System requirements  
Operating systems:  
• For the latest version information and  
compatibility with your operating system,  
please access the support home page for the  
IC recorder:  
®
– Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1  
or higher  
®
– Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1  
U.S.A.:  
or higher  
http://www.sony.com/recordersupport  
Canada:  
http://www.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/  
http://fr.sony.ca/ElectronicsSupport/  
Latin American areas:  
®
– Windows Vista Home Premium Service  
Pack 1 or higher  
®
– Windows Vista Home Basic Service  
Pack 1 or higher  
®
– Windows XP Media Center Edition  
2005 Service Pack 3 or higher  
– Windows XP Media Center Edition  
http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp  
®
Hardware environment:  
– Port: USB port  
2004 Service Pack 3 or higher  
®
– Windows XP Media Center Edition  
Service Pack 3 or higher  
– Windows XP Professional Service Pack  
– Sound board: Sound cards compatible  
®
®
with any of the supported Microsoft  
3 or higher  
®
Windows operating systems  
®
– Windows XP Home Edition Service  
P Note  
Pack 3 or higher  
®
• The following systems are not supported:  
– Windows 2000 Professional Service  
Pack 4 or higher  
– Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.5)  
– Pre-Installed  
– Operating systems other than the ones  
indicated on the left  
– Personally constructed computers or  
operating systems  
– Upgraded operating systems  
– Multi-boot environment  
– Multi-monitor environment  
P Notes  
• Operation is not guaranteed if any operating  
system other than those indicated on the left  
®
(Windows 98 or Linux, etc.) is used.  
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*2  
®
Bit rate and sampling frequencies for  
When you are using Windows  
2000 Professional  
Install the driver using  
“SonyRecorder_Driver.exe” in the IC  
recorder.  
WMA files  
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps* , VBR  
3
Sampling frequencies: 44.1 kHz  
2
* WMA Ver. 8 Class2A is compatible,  
however, MBR (Multi Bit Rate), Lossless,  
Professional, and Voice are not supported.  
This IC recorder cannot play back DRM  
protected contents. Not all encoders are  
supported.  
Design and specifications  
IC recorder section  
3
* The NoiseSubstitution function is not  
supported, therefore, playback becomes  
simple playback with 32 kbps bit rate.  
Capacity (User available capacity)  
ICD-UX200/UX200F: 2 GB  
(approx. 1.79 GB = 1,928,822,784 Byte)  
ICD-UX300/UX300F: 4 GB  
(approx. 3.59 GB = 3,860,922,368 Byte)  
A part of the memory capacity is used as a  
management area.  
Bit rate and sampling frequencies for  
AAC-LC files*  
Bit rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR  
Sampling frequencies:  
4
11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz  
Frequency range  
• ST: 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz  
• STSP: 40 Hz - 15,000 Hz  
• STLP: 60 Hz - 7,500 Hz  
• SP: 60 Hz - 10,000 Hz  
• LP: 60 Hz - 3,400 Hz  
4
* Not all encoders are supported.  
FM radio section  
Frequency range  
87.50 MHz - 108.00 MHz  
IF 150 kHz  
Bit rate and sampling frequencies for  
*1  
MP3 files  
Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR  
Sampling frequencies:  
16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz  
Antenna  
Stereo headphones cord antenna  
1
* The playback of MP3 files recorded using  
the IC recorder is also supported. Not all  
encoders are supported.  
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*5  
Mass (JEITA)  
General  
Approx. 58 g (2 oz) including NH-AAA  
rechargeable battery  
Speaker  
Approx. 16 mm (21/32 in.) dia.  
5
* Measured value by the standard of JEITA  
(Japan Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association)  
Input/Output  
• Microphone jack (minijack, stereo)  
– input for plug in power, minimum input  
level 0.9 mV, 3 kilohms or lower  
impedance microphone  
• Headphone jack (minijack, stereo)  
– output for 8 ohms - 300 ohms headphones  
• USB connector  
Supplied accessories  
See page 7.  
Optional accessories  
Active speaker SRS-M50  
– High-Speed USB compatible  
Electret condenser microphone ECM-CS10,  
ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P,  
ECM-TL1  
Audio connecting cable RK-G136, RK-G139  
Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2K  
USB AC adaptor AC-U50AD (U.S.A. and  
Canada only), AC-U50A (Latin America only)  
Battery charger BCG-34HS2KA (U.S.A. and  
Canada only), BCG-34HLD22K (Latin  
America only)  
Playback speed control (DPC)  
+100% to –50% (MP3)  
0% to –50% (WMA/AAC-LC)  
Power output  
90 mW  
Power requirements  
One NH-AAA rechargeable battery (supplied):  
1.2 V DC  
One LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (not  
supplied): 1.5 V DC  
Your dealer may not handle some of the above  
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  
*5  
parts and controls) (JEITA)  
36.6 mm × 98.5 mm × 14.6 mm  
(1 1/2 in. × 4 in. × 19/32 in.)  
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*6*7  
Maximum recording time  
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.  
ST mode  
STSP mode STLP mode SP mode  
LP mode  
ICD-UX200/  
UX200F  
22 hr.  
15 min.  
33 hr.  
25 min.  
89 hr.  
15 min.  
133 hr.  
55 min.  
535 hr.  
45 min.  
ICD-UX300/  
UX300F  
44 hr.  
40 min.  
67 hr.  
178 hr.  
40 min.  
268 hr.  
5 min.  
1,072 hr.  
25 min.  
(hr.: hours/min.: minutes)  
6
* When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the battery  
with a new one in the midst of recording. For details on the battery life, see page 103.  
7
* The maximum recording time varies if you record messages in mixed recording mode.  
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*1  
Battery life  
When using Sony NH-AAA rechargeable battery  
2
3
4
5
6
Recording  
mode  
ST*  
STSP*  
STLP*  
SP*  
LP*  
Music file  
(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  
through  
Approx. 20 hr. Approx. 20 hr. Approx. 22 hr. Approx. 21 hr. Approx. 21 hr. Approx. 20 hr.  
30 min. 30 min. 30 min.  
speaker  
Playback  
using the  
Approx. 42 hr. Approx. 43 hr. Approx. 49 hr. Approx. 50 hr. Approx. 53 hr. Approx. 43 hr.  
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.  
30 min.  
30 min.  
FM reception: Approx. 6 hr.  
(hr.: hours/min.: minutes)  
When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline battery  
2
3
4
5
6
Recording  
mode  
ST*  
STSP*  
STLP*  
SP*  
LP*  
Music file  
(128 kbps/  
44.1 kHz)  
Recording  
Approx. 11 hr. Approx. 12 hr. Approx. 15 hr. Approx. 12 hr. Approx. 15 hr. –  
30 min.  
Playback*7  
through  
Approx. 26 hr. Approx. 27 hr. Approx. 29 hr. Approx. 28 hr. Approx. 30 hr. Approx. 27 hr.  
30 min.  
30 min.  
30 min.  
30 min.  
speaker  
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2
3
4
5
6
Recording  
mode  
ST*  
STSP*  
STLP*  
SP*  
LP*  
Music file  
(128 kbps/  
44.1 kHz)  
Playback  
using the  
Approx. 63 hr. Approx. 67 hr. Approx. 75 hr. Approx. 75 hr. Approx. 83 hr. Approx. 67 hr.  
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  
turned off.  
• Slide the HOLD/POWER switch in the direction of “POWER” for  
more than 2 seconds when the IC recorder is stopped (page 12).  
The IC recorder cannot be  
turned on.  
• 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 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).  
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  
operate.  
• The battery has been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 9).  
• 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  
speaker.  
• The volume is turned down completely (page 22).  
• 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  
speaker even when the  
headphones are plugged in.  
• If you plug in the headphones not securely during playback, the  
sound may come from the speaker. Unplug the headphones, and  
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  
recording.  
erase all the messages after you store them on your computer.  
“File Full” is displayed and • 99 messages have been recorded in the selected  
folder or 990  
you cannot operate the IC  
recorder.  
messages (when there are 10 folders) in total have been recorded.  
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.  
Noise is heard.  
• The VOR function is activated. Set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu  
(page 32).  
• 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  
message.  
• You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a  
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.  
When recording from other • Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the  
equipment, the input level is  
too strong or not strong  
enough.  
m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume  
level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder.  
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  
displayed on the REC Date  
display.  
• The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the  
message when the clock was not set.  
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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  
time without using the IC  
recorder.  
or other environmental conditions. If you do not intend to use the  
IC recorder for an extended period of time, it is recommended that  
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  
remaining when you  
disconnect the IC recorder  
from the USB AC adaptor  
after you have left the IC  
recorder connected for long  
time, fully charged.  
• Once the battery is full charged, it is not recharged automatically,  
even if you leave the IC recorder connected to the USB AC  
adaptor. You can use the IC recorder while it is connected to the  
USB AC adaptor, but charge it again after disconnecting it.  
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  
disappears in the middle of  
charging.  
• A rechargeable battery other than an NH-AAA model or a battery  
other than a rechargeable battery (alkaline battery, manganese  
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.  
Charge the battery in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C -  
35 °C.  
flashing instead of the  
remaining battery indicator.  
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  
takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge exhausted  
battery.  
The changed menu setting  
does not function.  
• If the battery is removed just after the menu setting is changed, the  
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  
poor quality when listening  
to the radio.  
• The battery is weak. Replace the battery with new one (page 9).  
• Move the unit away from the TV.  
The picture of your TV  
becomes unstable.  
• If you are listening to an FM program near the TV with an indoor  
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  
heard.  
antenna).  
• 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  
radio station.  
• You have already preset 30 FM radio stations. Erase unwanted  
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  
operate correctly.  
• Take out the battery and insert it again (page 9).  
The IC recorder does not  
operate.  
• You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the  
computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the  
memory (page 82).  
The IC recorder is not  
recognized by your  
computer.  
A folder/file cannot be  
transferred from your  
computer.  
• Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it.  
• Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the  
supplied USB connection support cable. Connect the IC recorder  
directly to your computer or use the supplied USB connection  
support cable.  
• 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  
your computer cannot be  
played back.  
• The file format may differ from those that can be played back  
using the IC recorder (MP3/WMA/AAC-LC).  
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  
Error message  
Cause/Remedy  
Low Battery Level  
• You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder  
because of insufficient battery power. Prepare a new battery to  
replace the current one.  
Low Battery  
• Battery is exhausted. Replace the old battery with a new one. Or  
charge the rechargeable battery or replace the old rechargeable  
battery with a new one.  
Memory Full  
File Full  
• The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient.  
Erase some messages before recording.  
• When there are already 99 messages in the selected folder or the  
total number of the file stored in the IC recorder becomes  
maximum, you cannot record a new message. Erase some  
messages before recording a message.  
File Damaged  
Format Error  
• You cannot play or edit messages, because the data of the selected  
file is damaged.  
• The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer because  
there is no copy of the control file required for operation. Format  
the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu.  
Process Error  
• The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then re-  
insert the battery.  
• Save a backup copy of your data and format the IC recorder using  
the menu.  
Set Date&Time  
No File  
• Set the clock; otherwise, you cannot set the alarm.  
• The selected folder does not have any messages. You cannot  
move a message or set the alarm, etc., because of this.  
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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  
No Setting  
• You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and  
set the appropriate date and time.  
• 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  
Unknown Data  
• 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.  
• This data is not in a file format that is supported by the IC  
recorder. The IC recorder supports MP3 files (.mp3), WMA files  
(.wma), and AAC-LC files (.m4a). See “Design and  
• You cannot play back copyright protected files.  
Invalid Operation  
New Message  
• 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.  
• 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  
in the display window, therefore, the folder setting will be  
changed.  
folder, no folders are displayed  
System Error  
• A system error other than the above has occurred. Remove the  
battery and re-insert it.  
Invalid when Noise Cut is  
ON  
• When the “Noise Cut” is set to “ON” in the menu, the setting of  
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  
recording time.  
LP modes, the recordable time varies from the maximum ST  
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  
automatically divided.  
• The message/music file has reached the maximum size limit (1  
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  
name, or file name.  
been used. Using your computer, replace it with one which can be  
displayed on the IC recorder.  
You cannot specify the  
finishing point B.  
• You cannot specify the finishing point B before the starting point  
A that has been set.  
When you set A-B Repeat  
playback, the set positions  
move a little.  
• Depending on the files, the set positions may move.  
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Display Window Guide  
C Remaining recording time indication  
Display when stopped or recording  
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  
the current operation mode  
: stop  
Recording date and time indication  
B
(
) Folder name/  
title name/ Artist name/  
name indication  
Message  
File  
: playback  
: recording  
Press v or V of the control button to  
display a folder name, message title,  
artist name, and file name in sequence.  
: recording standby/recording  
pause  
: 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.  
: review/fast backward, cue/  
fast forward  
: going backward/forward  
continuously  
of messages in the folder  
G Microphone sensitivity indicator  
Displays the microphone sensitivity.  
: Recorded with the further high  
recording level.  
: Recorded with the high recording  
level.  
E Recording mode indicator  
Displays the recording mode set using  
the menu when the IC recorder is in the  
stop mode, and displays the current  
recording mode when the IC recorder is  
in the playback or recording mode.  
: Standard play stereo recording  
mode with high quality sound  
: Standard play stereo recording  
mode  
: Long play stereo recording mode  
: Standard play monaural recording  
mode  
: Long play monaural recording  
mode  
: Recorded with the low recording  
level.  
H Protect indicator  
Appears when protection is set for a  
message.  
I Alarm indicator  
Appears when the alarm is set for a  
message.  
J LCF (Low Cut Filter) indicator  
Appears when “LCF(Low Cut)” is set  
to “ON” in the menu.  
K Battery indicator  
Displays the following when a file is  
transferred from the computer.  
: MP3 files transferred  
When a dry battery is used, the  
indicator shows the remaining battery  
power.  
While charging the rechargeable battery  
an animation appears.  
: WMA files transferred  
: AAC-LC files transferred  
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  
: Pop  
N FM indicator  
O Radio frequency  
P Preset number  
Q Receiver sensitivity  
: Rock  
: Jazz  
: Bass1  
: LOCAL  
: DX  
: Bass2  
: Custom  
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
F
FM Radio  
B
C
Connecting the IC recorder to your  
H
I
D
Index to parts and controls  
E
GB  
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L
M
Menu  
N
P
GB  
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R
T
U
V
Recording with an external  
microphone .............................................36  
W
S
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Trademarks  
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows  
Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries.  
• Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of  
Apple Inc., registered in the USA and other  
countries.  
• Nuance, the Nuance logo, Dragon, Dragon  
NaturallySpeaking, and RealSpeak are trademarks  
and/or registered trademarks of Nuance  
Communications Inc., and/or its affiliates in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and  
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are  
trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective holders. Furthermore, “ ™ ” and “®” are  
not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
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