Sony 4-127-580-13(1), ICD-SX800 Manual Recording Mode

ICD-SX700/SX800 4-127-580-11(1)

35GB

Recording

Manual Recording

Mode



/MENU









When you set “REC LEVEL” to “MANUAL,”

you can adjust the recording level

manually.

1 Set “REC LEVEL” to “MANUAL” in the

menu.

For details, see “Setting the Recording

Level” (page 33).

2 Select a folder.

 Press /MENU to display the folder

selection window.

 Press  or  to select the

folder in which you want to record

messages, then press .

3 Press and hold  (record/pause).

The IC recorder enters the record

standby mode. When you speak into

the microphone, the level meter in the

display window moves.

4 Press  or  to adjust the

recording level, depending on the

sound source.

Adjust the maximum level of the

sound to be recorded to about –12 dB

on the level meter, according the

sound source.

If “ ” is displayed, press  or

 and adjust the recording level

down so that “ ” is not displayed, to

prevent sound distortion.

Built-in

microphones

Operation

indicator

Contents

Main Page Notice for users Table of Contents Getting Started Recording Playback Editing Messages Utilizing the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Checking the Contents of the Package Index to Parts and Controls Front Rear Display window Page Page Page Getting Started Step 1: Preparing a Power Source Inserting the batteries 1 2 3 1 2 When charging/replacing the batteries Battery remain indication Getting Started Battery life (hr. : hours) WhenusingSonyNH-AAArechargeable batteries WhenusingSonyLR03(SG)(sizeAAA) alkalinebatteries Note while accessing Continued directly from Step 1: Preparing a Power Source 1 2 Step 2: Setting the Clock Setting the clock using the menu 1 2 3 4 5 Step 3: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window 1 2 3 4 5 Step 4: Preparations Required before Recording Recording at a meeting Recording a musical performance Recording dictation (using the voice recognition software) Turning the IC Recorder On or O Turning the power o Turning the power on Recording Recording Messages 1 2 Thenewmessagewillbe automaticallyrecordedafterthelast recordedmessage. 3 TheICrecorderstopsatthebeginning ofthecurrentrecording. Tips Monitoring the recording Recording a sound centering on a specic direction Selecting the Recording Mode 1 2 3 Maximum recording time Setting the Recording Level 1 2 3 4 Manual Recording Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 Setting the Input Level Automatically to Prevent Sound Distortion the Limiter Function Recording a Few Seconds in Advance, before Starting to Record the Pre- Recording Function To cancel the limiter function 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 To cancel the pre-recording function Cutting out Low Frequency the LCF Function 1 2 3 4 Starting to Record Automatically in Response to Sound the VOR Function 1 2 3 4 Dividing a Message into Two During Recording Page Adding a Recording to a Previously Recorded Message 1 2 3 4 5 6 Adding an Overwrite Recording during Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recording with an External Microphone 1 2 3 Recording sound from a telephone or a cell phone Recording from Other Equipment To record using the synchronized recording function 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 To record without using the synchronized recording function 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 Playing Back Messages 1 5 2 3 Listening with better sound quality Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback (Easy Search) Searching forward/backward during playback (Cue/Review) When messages are played back to the end of the last message Playing back a message repeatedly Selecting the Playback Mode 2 3 4 Playing back a specied section repeatedly A-B Repeat 1 2 To resume normal playback To stop A-B Repeat playback To change the segment specied for A-B Repeat playback Adjusting the Playback Speed the DPC Function 1 2 3 4 5 Reinforcing the Bass Sound 1 2 3 4 Reducing Distortion to Make the Human Voice Clearer the Noise Cut Function To cancel the Noise Cut function Adjusting the Playback Sound by Amplifying Inaudible Sound the Digital Voice Up Function 1 2 3 4 Adding a Bookmark To start playback at the bookmark To delete the bookmark 1 2 3 4 Recording with Other Equipment 1 2 3 Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm 1 play back with an alarm. mode. 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 To cancel the alarm setting Editing Messages Erasing Messages Erasing messages one by one 1 2 To cancel erasing 1 2 3 4 5 Moving a Message to a Dierent Folder 1 2 3 4 5 Dividing a Message into Two 1 2 To play the divided message Pressortodisplaythemessage number,asthedividedmessagesnow eachhavemessagenumbers. Adding Priority Mark(s) the Priority Mark Function 1 2 3 Preventing Accidental Operation the HOLD function To cancel the HOLD function Utilizing the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu 1 2 3 4 Menu settings Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page (Korean), (Chinese), (Chinese), Page Utilizing Your Computer What You Can Do Using the Computer System requirements for your computer To use your computer with the Digital Voice Editor software To use your computer without the Digital Voice Editor software Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer 1 2 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer 1 2 Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back 1 2 5 3 4 Construction of folders and les Tip Using the Supplied Digital Voice Editor Software What You Can Do Using the Digital Voice Editor Software Other convenient uses System requirements Installing the software Note on transcribing a message Note on sending a voice e-mail 1 2 3 4 5 6 Uninstalling the software Referring to the help les Transferring the les using the Digital Voice Editor software 1 2 3 4 5 Using the IC Recorder as a USB Mass Storage Device 1 2 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting IC recorder Page Page Page Page Page Page Digital Voice Editor RefertotheHelplesoftheDigitalVoiceEditorsoftware,too. Page Page Error messages Page Page System limitations Page Additional Information Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 2 3 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet 1 2 3 Precautions On power On safety On handling On noise On maintenance Backup recommendations Specications IC recorder section Capacity (User available capacity) Recording time* Frequency range Page Index A B C D I L M N P R S T Page Index Trademarks