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  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 1

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) IC R ecorder Operating Instructions © 2007 Sony Corporation ICD-SX57 2-894-353- 52 (1) Own er ’ s Record The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compar tment. Record the serial number in the space provided below . Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon ...

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    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 2 GB For the customers in the United States The following FC C statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations. INFORMA TION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 3

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 3 GB Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modication to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement. This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh. The suppli ...

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    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 4 GB T ab le of C on ten ts Checking the contents of the package ............................................................... 7 Index to Parts and Controls ..................... 8 Getting Started Step 1: Pr eparing a Power Sour ce ....... 13 Installing the batteries ....................... 13 When replacing/charg ing ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 5

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 5 GB Playing Back a Message at a Desired Time with an Alarm ................... 39 Erasing Messages........................................... 42 Erasing Messages one by one ...... 42 Erasing All Messages in a F older ........................................................... 43 Editing Messages Dividing a Message into ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 6

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 6 GB T roubleshooting T roubleshooting ............................................. 66 Error Messages (IC recorder) .......... 73 System Limitations .............................. 76 Addtional Informa tion Recording with Other Equipment ...... 77 Using a USB AC Adaptor (not supplied) ................................... ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 7

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 7 GB Ch eck ing th e c on te nt s of th e p ack age IC Recorder (1) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) Stereo ear rec eiver (1) Application Software, Digital V oice Editor (CD-ROM) (1) USB connecting cable (1) Carrying pouch (1) Operating Instructions (1) W arranty (1) ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 8

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 8 GB In de x t o Pa rts a nd C on tr ols Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details . Fr ont   (headphone) jack* (23, 34, 77)  Built-in microphones (stereo/ directional) (21, 24)  Operation indicator (21, 24, 26, 28)  Display window (10, 11)  DIVIDE/ (bookmar k) button (30, ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 9

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 9 GB * Connec t stereo ear receiver or st ereo headphones supplied or not supplied to the  (headphone) jack. I f unwanted noise is heard, wipe the headphones plug clean. Rear  Speak er  HOLD switch**  V-UP (Digital V oice Up) switch (36)  DPC switch (37)  DIREC TNL (directional) switch ( ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 10

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 10 GB  R emaining battery/Charging indicator When dr y batteries are used, the indicator shows the remaining battery power . While charging the rechar geable batteries an animation appears.  S elected message number/T otal number of messages in the folder  Priority mar ks Appear(s) when a message is se ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 11

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 11 GB  R ecording 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 mode . STHQ : Standard play ster eo recording mode with high quality sound ST : Standard play ster eo recording m ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 12

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 12 GB  M icrophone sensitivity indicator Displays the current microphone sensitivity when recording with AGC (Automatic Gain Contr ol). (high) : T o recor d at a meeting or in a quiet/spacious place. (low) : T o record for dictation or in a noisy place. Displays the recording lev el during manual recording . ? ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 13

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 13 GB Getting Started Getting Started St ep 1: Pr ep ar ing a P o w er Sour c e Installing the batteries 1 Slide and lift the battery compartment lid. 2 Insert t wo LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with corr ec t polarity , and close the lid. Clock setting display appears when you insert batteries for the rst time, ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 14

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 14 GB While the batteries are charging , “CONNECTING” and the batter y indicator are displayed in an animation. When the battery indicator indicates “ , ” charging is completed. (Char ging time: approx. 4 hours*) When you use the IC recorder f or the rst time, or after you have not used the IC recorder f or a ...

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    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 15 GB Getting Started When replacing/char ging the batteries The battery indicator on the display window shows the battery condition. Notes Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder . When you replace the batteries, insert the new ones within 3 minutes after you remove the exhausted ones. Otherwise, the displa ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 16

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 16 GB Recording mode LP *7 MP3 (128 Kbps/ 44.1 kHz) Recording Approx. 19 hr . – Playback *2 through speaker Approx. 19 hr . 30 min. Approx. 17 hr . 30 min. Playback using ear receiver Approx. 28 hr . 30 min. Approx. 24 hr . (hr : hours/min. : minutes) *1 The batter y life may shorten depending on how you operate the I ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 17

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 17 GB Getting Started 1 Select “DA TE & TIME” in the menu.  Pr ess and hold /MENU. The menu mode will be displayed in the display window .  Pr ess  or  to select “DET AIL MENU” and press  .  Pr ess  or  to select “DA TE & TIME” and press  . 2 Press  or  ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 18

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 18 GB 3 Press  or  to select “07y1m1d” and press  . 4 Press  or  to set the y ear , month, day , hour , and minute in sequence, and then pr ess  . “EXECUTING…. ” appears and the clock is set. 5 Press  to r eturn to the normal display . Note If you do not press  within one mi ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 19

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 19 GB Getting Started St ep 3: Pr ep ar a tio ns Re qui re d be fo re Re co rd ing Recording at a meeting Set “MIC SENS” to “HIGH ” in the menu (page 49). Slide the DIREC TNL switch to “ON” to record a voice coming fr om a specic direction (page 23). Set “L CF (LOW CUT )” to “ON” in the menu to pr ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 20

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 20 GB Recording dic tation (using the voice recognition software) Set “MIC SENS” to “LOW ” in the menu (page 49). Slide the DIREC TNL switch to “ON” to record a voice coming fr om a specic direction (page 23). T o transcr ibe a message recorded on the IC recorder using voice r ecognition software (not sup ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 21

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 21 GB Basic Operations Basic Operations Re co rd ing Me ssa ges Built-in microphones DIRECTNL OPR indicator  (headphone) jack 2 3 1 1 1 This section explains how to record using the AUT O_AGC* setting, to which the IC recorder is pr eset at the factor y. * Auto Gain Control 1 Select a folder .  Pr ess /MENU to ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 22

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 22 GB 3 Press  (stop ) to stop recording . The IC recorder st ops at the beginning of the current recording . Tips When you purchase the IC recor der, ther e are 5 folders alr eady available, and you can record up to 999 messages in each f older. By using the supplied Digital V oice Editor software, you can make new ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 23

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 23 GB Basic Operations * One hour after you pause recording , recording pause is automaticaly r eleased and the IC recorder enters the st op mode. ** Y ou cannot select this function in the manual recording mode. Selecting the recording mode Select the recording mode in the “REC MODE” menu. STHQ : High-qualit y ster ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 24

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 24 GB Various Recor ding Modes Ma nua l R ec or din g Mod e 3, 6 7 1, 2 2, 6 Operation indicator 1, 2, 4 1, 2 1 Select the manual recording mode in the menu. Select “MANU AL ” by pressing  or  in the “REC LEVEL ” menu, and then press  . 2 Select a folder .  Pr ess /MENU to display the folder se ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 25

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 25 GB Various Recording Modes Pr ess and hold  or  to change the sound level continuously . The sound level is also displayed as a number below the level meter . 5 Make other settings for rec ording such as “LCF (L OW CUT ), ” “LIMITER, ” etc., in the menu. 6 Start recording.  Pr ess  (record). Th ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 26

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 26 GB 1 Press  or  to set “ VOR” to “ON ” in the menu, and then press  . “ VOR” appears in the display window. 2 Press  (r ecord). The recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound. The recording pauses when no sound is detected and “ VOR” and “  ” ash. When the IC recor ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 27

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 27 GB Various Recording Modes When “ ADD/O VER” in the menu is set to “ ADD, ” you can add a recording to the message being played back. The added recording will be placed after the current message, and will be counted as a part of the message. Y ou cannot add a recording t o an MP3 le. During playback of Mes ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 28

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 28 GB A ddi ng an Ov erwr it e Re co rd ing du rin g Pl ay bac k 2, 3 4 1 Operation indicator 1 When “ ADD/O VER” in the menu is set to “OVER, ” you can add an over write recording after a selected point in a recorded message . The part of the message after the selected point is deleted. Y ou cannot add a record ...

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    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 29 GB Various Recording Modes 1 Press  or  to set “ ADD/OVER” to “OVER” in the menu, and then press  . 2 During playback, press  (recor d). “OVER WRITE REC? [REC] T O EXECUTE” appears. F or details on playback, see page 33. 3 While “OVERWRITE REC? [REC] T O EXECUTE” is displayed, press  ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 30

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 30 GB 1 Press DIVIDE/ (bookmark) during recording . An animation which shows dividing appears below the level meter . The new message number is added at the point you pressed the button. The message will be divided into two, while recording continues . Re co rd ing wi th an Ext ern al Mic ro pho ne Stereo microphone 1 C ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 31

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 31 GB Various Recording Modes 2 Press  or  to select “MIC IN” and then press  . 3 Speak into the external microphone and start recording. The built-in microphone is automatically cut o . If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity and/ or recording level on the IC r ecor ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 32

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 32 GB 2 Press  or  to select “ AUDIO IN” and then press  . 3 Start recording. The built-in microphone is automatically cut o and the sound from the connected equipment is recorded . If the input level is not strong enough, adjust the microphone sensitivity and/ or recording level on the IC r ecorder . ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 33

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 33 GB Playback/Erasing Playback/Erasing Pl ay ing Ba ck Me ssa ges 1, 2 5 1, 3  (headphone) jack A-B/ V-UP DIVIDE/ 1 4 DPC 1 Select a folder .  Pr ess /MENU.  Pr ess  or  to select the folder and then press  . 2 Press  or  to select the message number . 3 Press  to start playback. ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 34

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 34 GB Listening with bett er sound quality T o listen from an ear receiv er : Connect the stereo ear receiv er supplied to the  (headphone) jack. The built -in speaker will be automatically disconnected. T o listen from an external speaker : Connect an active or passive speaker (not supplied) to the  (headphone) j ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 35

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 35 GB Playback/Erasing When messages are play ed back to the end of the last message When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last message, “MESSAGE END” lights up for 5 seconds and the operation indicator lights up in green. (You cannot hear the playback sound.) When “MESSAGE END” and the operatio ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 36

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 36 GB V arious playback modes Y ou can select “1 FILE” playback (one message/le is played back once), “FOLDER” playback (all the messages/les in the selected folder are play ed back continuously), “ ALL ” playback (all the recorded messages/les ar e played back continuously) in the “PLA Y MODE” ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 37

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 37 GB Playback/Erasing Adjusting the pla yback speed – DPC (the Digital Pitch C ontrol function) When you slide the DPC switch to “ON, ” you can adjust the playback speed between +200% and –75% of normal speed in the menu. The message is played back in natural tones thanks to the digital pr ocessing function. 1 ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 38

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 38 GB Adding a Bookmark Y ou can add a bookmark at a point in a message and use it during playback. Y ou can add only one bookmark in each message. 1 During playback or stop , press DIVIDE/ (book mark) for more than one second. A bookmar k is added and “ ” (bookmar k) ashes three times. If you add a bookmar k to ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 39

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 39 GB Playback/Erasing Pl ay ing Ba ck a Me ssa ge at a Des ir ed T ime wit h a n A la rm Y ou can sound an alarm and start playback of a selected message at a desired time. Y ou can have the message play ed back on a specied date, once every week, or at the same time every day. Y ou can set up to 30 alarms. Notes Wh ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 40

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 40 GB When the set date and time comes At the set time, the alarm will sound for about 10 seconds and the selected message will be played back. When the playback ends, the IC recor der will stop automatically at the beginning of that message. T o listen t o the same message again Pr ess  , and the same will be pla ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 41

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 41 GB Playback/Erasing T o cancel the alarm setting F ollow steps 1 and 2 of “ T o change the alarm setting. ” In step 3, selec t “CANCEL ” and press  . “CANCEL ALARM?” is displayed. P ress  or  to select “YES, ” and press  . The alarm will be cancelled and the alarm indicator will disa ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 42

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 42 GB Er as ing Me ssa ges ERASE Y ou can erase the recorded messages one by one or all messages in a folder at a time. Note Once a recording has been erased, y ou cannot retrieve it.  Erasing Messages one by one Y ou can erase unwanted messages , retaining all other messages. When a message is erased, the remaining ...

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    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 43 GB Playback/Erasing Erasing All Messages in a F older Select “ERASE ALL ” in the menu (page 53). ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 44

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 44 GB Editing Messages Div idi ng a M ess age in to T w o Y ou 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 nd the point you want to play back when you make a long r ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 45

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 45 GB Editing Messages Mo vi ng Mes sag e t o a Di er en t F old er Note When “ ” is displayed for the folder indicat or, you cannot move a message (page 64). 1 Select the message you want to move . 2 Select “MOVE” in the menu and press  . 3 Press  or  to select the folder that y ou want to move t ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 46

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 46 GB Utilizing the Menu Function Ma king Set tin gs fo r th e M enu 1 Press and hold /MENU for more than one second to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press  or  t o selec t the menu item for which y ou want to make setting and then press  . 3 Press  or  to select the se ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 47

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 47 GB Utilizing the Menu Function Menu settings Menu items Operation mode (  : the setting can be made/ : the setting can be made/  : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode Settings REC MODE LP , SP , STLP , ST, STHQ    MIC SENS L OW, HIGH    L CF (LOW CUT ) ON, OFF ? ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 48

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 48 GB Menu items Operation mode (  : the setting can be made/ : the setting can be made/  : the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode Settings DET AIL MENU    LIMITER ON, OFF    SELEC T INPUT MIC IN, AUDIO IN    DA TE&TIME MANU AL, AUT O    FORMA T E ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 49

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 49 GB Utilizing the Menu Function Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) REC MODE Sets the rec ording mode. STHQ*: Y ou can record with high-quality stereo sound. ST: Y ou can record with bett er sound in stereo. STLP: Y ou can record f or a longer time in stereo. SP: Y ou can record with bett er sound (monaural sound ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 50

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 50 GB Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) REC LEVEL Sets to record using A GC or to record manually . AUT O_AGC*”: The recording level is aut omatically adjusted, and you can record with distortion-free sound. Y ou can set the microphone sensitivity by changing the setting of “MIC SENS. ” MANU AL: Y ou can ad ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 51

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 51 GB Utilizing the Menu Function Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) EFFECT Sets whether to emphasize bass sound during playback. OFF*: The EFFEC T function does not work . BASS1: The bass sound is emphasized. BASS2: The bass sound is emphasized even more . Note When playing back messages using a speaker , the EFF ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 52

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 52 GB Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) ADD/OVER Y ou can add a recording t o a previously recorded message or an overwrite recording during playback. OFF*: Y ou cannot add or overwrite a recording. ADD: Y ou can add a recording . OVER: Y ou can overwrite a recording. BEEP Sets whether a beep will be heard or not ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 53

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 53 GB Utilizing the Menu Function Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) BACKLIGHT T urns the backlight in the display window on or off. 10 SEC*: The backlight in the display window lights up for 10 seconds. 60 SEC: The backlight in the display window lights up for 60 seconds. OFF: The backlight in the display window ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 54

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 54 GB Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) ALARM Sets the alarm. NEW*: Set DA TE for playback, SUN (Sunday), MON (Monday), TUE ( Tuesday), WED ( Wednesday), THU ( Thursday), FRI (Friday), SA T (Saturday), or DAIL Y . LIST : A list of the message numbers, date, or the da ys of the week on which the alarm has already ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 55

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 55 GB Utilizing the Menu Function Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) DA TE & TIME Sets the clock. AUT O*: When the IC recorder is connected to a computer that is running the Digital Voice Editor , the clock will be automatically adjusted according to that computer . MANU AL: Y ou can set the clock by setting y ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 56

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 56 GB Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) USB CHARGE S ets whether batteries will be charged using a USB connection or not. ON*: The batteries will be charged. OFF: The batteries will not be charged. Note If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet, you can charge batterie ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 57

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 57 GB Using the IC Recorder with Y our Computer Using the IC Recorder with Y our Computer U sin g t he Sup pli ed Dig ita l V oi ce E dit or Softw ar e What Y ou Can Do Using the Digital V oice Editor Software The Digital Voice Edit or soft ware allows you to transfer the messages t o your display monitor , to save them ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 58

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 58 GB Sy stem Requirements Y our computer and system software must meet the following minimum requirements . IBM PC/A T or compatible – CPU: 266 MHz Pentium® II processor or higher – RAM: 128 MB or more – Hard disk space: 70 MB or more depending on the size and number of sound les you store . – CD-ROM dr ive ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 59

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 59 GB Using the IC Recorder with Y our Computer Note on sending a voic e e -mail When you use Microsoft® Outlook Express 5.0/5.5/6.0 to send a voice e-mail of a message, your computer must also meet the system requirements that the Outlook Express requir es. Installing the Sof tware Install the Digital V oice Editor so ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 60

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 60 GB 1 Make sure that the IC rec order is not connected and then turn on your computer and start up Windo ws. 2 Insert the supplied CD -ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The installer starts up automatically and the welcome window appears. If the installer does not star t up, double click [DVE Setup.exe] in the [English] fold ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 61

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 61 GB Using the IC Recorder with Y our Computer Note If you wish to move the software to another drive or directory af ter it is installed, you need to uninstall the software and then reinstall it. The software does not work properly if you just move the les. Tips Y ou can also start up the uninstaller by clicking [S ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 62

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 62 GB When you connect the IC recorder to the computer , make sure that the IC recorder is in the stop mode. It is recommend that you disconnect the cable from the computer when you do not use the Digital Voice Editor . Referring to the Help F iles F or details on each operation, refer to the help les. Help   P ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 63

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 63 GB Using the IC Recorder with Y our Computer Using the Digital V oice Editor Software 1 Connect the IC recorder t o your computer using the supplied USB cable (page 61). 2 Start the Digital V oice Editor supplied and copy MP les from your computer t o the IC recorder . The IC recorder can r ecognize up to 511 fold ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 64

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 64 GB 3 Remove the IC rec order from your computer , and then press /MENU to select the folder you want . 4 Press  or  to select a le you want to play , and then press  . 5 Press  to st op playback. Construction of folders and les The folders and les ar e displayed on the computer screen as shown ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 65

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 65 GB Using the IC Recorder with Y our Computer *1 The name of the folder in which MP3 files are stored will be displayed on the IC r ecorder as it is, so it is convenient if y ou put an easy-to- control name to the folder in advance . *2 The IC recorder can recognize up t o third level on the removable disk, that is, F ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 66

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 66 GB T roubleshooting T ro ubl esh ooti ng Before taking the IC recorder f or repair , check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks , consult your nearest Sony dealer . IC Recor der Symptom Remedy The IC recorder cannot be turned o with a display in the window . The IC re ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 67

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 67 GB Trouble sho oti ng Symptom Remedy “FILE FULL ” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder . 999 messages have been recor ded in the selected folder or 1012 messages (when there are 5 f olders) in total have been recorded . Ther efore you cannot recor d another message, or move or divide a message. Era ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 68

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 68 GB Symptom Remedy Playback speed is too fast or too slow . The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Slide the DPC switch to “OFF” or display the menu and adjust the speed in DPC again (pages 37, 50).  “--:--” is displayed. Y ou have not set the clock (page 17).  “-- Y --M--D ” or ” --:--” is displ ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 69

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 69 GB Trouble sho oti ng Symptom Remedy The charging indicator is not displayed. Y ou are not using rechar geable batteries. Rechargeable batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity. The USB cable is not connected properly. “USB CHARGE” of “DE T AIL MENU” is set to “OFF” in the menu. T o charge the ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 70

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 70 GB Symptom Remedy The “UPDA TING DA T ABASE” display does not disappear . If the IC recorder is required t o process excessive amount of data, “UPDA TING DA T ABASE” may be displayed f or an ex tended period of time. This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder . Wait until the message disappears.  The IC ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 71

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 71 GB Trouble sho oti ng Symptom Remedy The IC recorder or “Memor y Stick ” cannot be properly connected. Check that the installation of the software has been successful. Also check the connection as follows: When using an external USB hub, connect the IC recorder directly to the computer . Disconnect and then conne ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 72

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 72 GB Symptom Remedy Display does not work during saving, adding, or deleting of messages. It tak es a longer time to copy or delete long messages. After completing operations, the display works normally .  It tak es too long to convert a le format. The time required f or le conversion becomes longer as the  ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 73

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 73 GB Trouble sho oti ng Error Messages (IC rec order) Error message Cause/Remedy BA T TERY L OW Y ou cannot format the memor y or erase all the les in a folder because of insucient battery power . Prepare new batteries to replace the current ones.  L OW BA T TERY Batteries are exhausted. Replace the old batter ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 74

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 74 GB Error message Cause/Remedy SET DA TE&TIME Set the clock; other wise, you cannot set the alarm.  SET ADD/OVER WRITE “ ADD/OVER” in the menu is set to “OFF . ” Y ou cannot add a recording or an ov er write recording.  NO FILE The selected folder does not have an y messages. Y ou cannot add priority ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 75

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 75 GB Trouble sho oti ng Error message Cause/Remedy CANNOT OPERA TE If the selected le is an MP3 le, you cannot add priority marks or bookmar ks, divide a message, add a recor ding, or an overwrite recording. Y ou cannot move a message, because ther e is more than one folder that has les with same name. Change ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 76

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 76 GB Sy stem Limitations There are some syst em limitations of the IC recorder . T roubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder . Symptom Cause/Remedy Y ou cannot record messages up to the maximum recording time . If you record messages in a mixture of STHQ , ST , STLP , SP and LP modes, the recor ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 77

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 77 GB Addtional Information Addtional Information Re co rd ing wi th Othe r Eq uip men t T o  (headphone) jack T o record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment, connect the  (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the audio input connector (minijack, stereo) of other equipment using an audio connecting ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 78

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 78 GB U sin g a US B A C A dap to r ( not su ppl ied ) T o USB connec tor USB cable (supplied) Y ou can charge the rechar geable batteries (not supplied) by connecting the IC recorder to an A C outlet using a USB AC adaptor (not supplied). Y ou can charge the batteries while you are using the IC recor der, so that it is ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 79

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 79 GB Addtional Information * This is an approximation for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature . I t varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the batteries. It also takes more time if the temperature of the batteries is low , or if the ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 80

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 80 GB On noise Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power sour ce, a uorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your nger , etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording . On maintenanc e T o clean the ex terior , use a soft clo ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 81

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 81 GB Addtional Information Input/Output Microphone jack (minijack, stereo) input for plug in power , minimum input level 0.6 mV , 3 kilohms or lower impedance microphone Headphone jack (minijack, stereo) output for 8 - 300 ohms headphones USB connector Playback speed contr ol +200% to –75% (DPC) Po wer requirements T ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 82

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 82 GB In de x Symbols (repeat) A-B/ (priority) ....................................8 A A-B Repeat ..................................................................... 37 Adding an Overwr ite Recording ...................... 28 Adding a Recording ................................................. 26 ADD/OVER ............ ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 83

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) 83 GB In dex LED ......................................................................................52 LIM (limiter) ................................................................... 12 LIMITER ..................................................................... 19, 54 LP .......................................... ...

  • Sony ICD-SX57 - page 84

    ICD-SX57 GB 2-894-353-52 (1) Printed in China Printed on 70% or more r ec ycled paper using VOC ( Volatile Or ganic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. ...

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