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Application Software for Sony IC Recorder

Digital Voice Editor Ver. 2.3
for Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE
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Before using the Digital Voice Editor Software, be sure to read this document.
It contains recently updated information including changes and additions to
the operating instructions.

[Improvements (Ver.2.3)]
1. Multilingual help is supported.
From the menu, you can switch the help language and view the help of
selected language.
3. ICD-Px10 series is supported.
The ICD-Px10 series IC recorders are supported.
4. Playback of monaural messages is supported.
Monaural messages in the HQ mode recorded with the ICD-P series
IC recorders can be played back.
5. ICD-SXx5 series is supported.
The ICD-SXx5 series IC recorders are supported.
6. Playback of stereo messages is supported.
Stereo messages in the STLP (stereo long play) mode recorded with
the ICD-SXx5 series IC recorders can be played back.
7. Corrections of misoperations
Several misoperations of the software have been fixed.

[Improvements (Ver. 2.27)]

1. AutoSave function for the Memory Stick is supported.
2. New option in the transcribing key settings
An option not to perform "Easy Search (Backward)" when stopped by the
transcribing key is added in the "Transcribing Key" options.
3. The problem of ST-mode message playback has been corrected.
Messages recorded in ST recording mode sometimes could not be played back
because they were affected by other application modules.This problem has
been fixed.
4. Several misoperations of the software have been fixed.

[Improvements (Ver. 2.26)]

1. The problem encountered when adding a message has been corrected.
When you use an ICD-ST/SX series IC recorder to add a message that is
slightly smaller than the available memory (on the ST recording mode),
the insufficient memory error message appeared and the message could not
be added. This problem has been fixed.

[Improvements (Ver. 2.25)]

1. The ICD-SX/STx5/Px8 series IC recorders are supported.
2. AutoSave function for ICD-SX/ST/P series IC recorders are supported.
3. An LP-mode message recorded with an ICD-Px8 series IC recorder is supported.
4. The problem of the low sound volume of the ICD-P series IC recorder has
been corrected.
Messages recorded with an ICD-P series IC recorder were often played back at
an extremely low volume.
This problem has been corrected.
5. Several misoperations of the software have been fixed.

[Improvements (Ver. 2.21)]

1. The problem encountered when removing or inserting a "Memory Stick" has
 been corrected.
When a "Memory Stick" is inserted in or removed from an ICD-BM series
IC recorder, the IC recorder sometimes could not recognize the insertion or
removal. It has been fixed.
2. The problem encountered when adding messages to a "Memory Stick" has been
corrected.
When the "Memory Stick" is selected in the IC Recorder combo-box, an
application error may occur and the application might quit unexpectedly
after a folder of PC messages has been added. This problem has been fixed.
3. Several misoperations of the software have been fixed.

[Improvements (Ver. 2.2)]

1. ICD-BM series support
The software supports the ICD-BM series Memory Stick IC recorder.
2. AutoSave function
The AutoSave function has been added which automatically saves messages in
the IC recorder when it is connected to a computer.
<Note>
The AutoSave function is available only for certain models of IC recorders.
For details, see the online help topic "Saving IC recorder messages on
the computer automatically (AutoSave)".
3. V-Up function
The V-Up function has been added which automatically adjusts the playback
sounds so they are more audible, by amplifying only the inaudible,
low-level parts of a recorded message.
4. Changes in "Add to Memory Stick" items
The "Add to Memory Stick" items in the "Codec" tab of the "Options"
window has been changed from specifying each codec setting, to specifying
each Memory Stick IC recorder setting.
5. Several misoperations of the software have been fixed.

[Improvements (Ver. 2.13)]

1. The problem encountered when saving a message has been corrected.
When you use an ICD-ST series IC recorder to save a message of an extremely
short recorded length, a communication error might occur occasionally and
you may not be able to save the message.
This irregularity has been corrected.
2. The problem encountered when playing back a converted file has been corrected.
When you play back a message that has been converted from an MP3 into an
MSV (ADPCM) file, sound might skip. This irregularity has been corrected.
3. The problem encountered when changing a file name has been corrected.
When you change the file name of a Memory Stick message of the ICD-MS series
IC recorder, the message might be moved to the end of the folder.
This irregularity has been corrected.
4. The Windows Media Player 9 is supported.
You can drag and drop a message onto the Windows Media Player 9 for
playback. The warning message that used to appear during playback with the
Media Player 9 is no longer displayed.
5. Specifications in disconnecting a foot control unit have been changed.
When you disconnect the cable of a foot control unit FS-85USB from your
computer, the settings in the [Transcribing Key] tab of the [Options]
window will be automatically reset to those before the FS-85USB was
connected.
6. Several misoperations of the software have been fixed.

[Improvements (Ver. 2.12)]

1. The ICD-ST/P series IC recorders are supported.
2. Stereo playback function is supported.
A stereo (ST mode) message recorded with an ICD-ST series IC recorder series
 can be played back.
3. Simple Player Mode is added.
The simple player mode enabling message playback in a small window is
added.
4. File types in saving and converting a message are changed.
In saving in WAV file format, one of the three file types is to be
specified: WAV Files (auto-conversion: WAV file decoding), WAV Files
(44.1kHz 16bit stereo: for writing on a CD), and WAV Files (11kHz 16bit
monaural: for voice recognition)
5. Size limit in file conversion is changed.
A file can be converted as long as the size of the converted file does not
exceed 2 GB.
6. Several misoperations of the software have been fixed.

[Notice for using the Digital Voice Editor software]

-Notes on installing the software
When installing or uninstalling the software on the Windows 2000
Professional, make sure to log on Windows as the user name of
"Administrator." In case you have logged on as a different user name, log
off and log on Windows again as "Administrator" and then install the
software.
To change the log on user name
1. Select [Shut Down] from the [Start] menu.
2. In the [Shut Down Windows] window, select [Log off[User Name]] and then
click [OK].
3. Input "Administrator" in the User name box and the password, if
specified, in the Password box and then click [OK].

When installing or uninstalling the software on the Windows XP Media Center

Edition 2004 / Windows XP Media Center Edition / Windows XP Professional /
Windows XP Home Edition, make sure to log on Windows as the user name
belonging to the group with the "Computer administrator"* user account.
(*To find if the user name belongs to the group with the "Computer
administrator" user account, open the [User Accounts] window from the
[Control Panel] and refer to the section beneath the user name being
displayed.)

-Notes on using the software with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 /
Windows XP Media Center Edition / Windows XP Professional / Windows XP Home
Edition
When using ICD-BP series IC recorders with the computers with the
standard-installed Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 / Windows XP Media
Center Edition / Windows XP Professional / Windows XP Home Edition,and you
connect the IC recorder to the USB port of your computer for the first time,
[Found New Hardware Wizard] window is displayed.
Select [Install the software automatically] and then click [Next]. Then the
[Hardware Installation] warning message may appear. You may ignore the
message without problem and click [Continue Anyway] to proceed with using the
software.

-Notes while the IC recorder is being connected

While the computer is communicating with the IC recorder, avoid disconnecting
the cable. Your computer may not work properly or the data inside the IC
recorder may be damaged.
If a communication error occurs, the message "Could not communicate with IC
recorder." is displayed and the communication process may terminate. If this
occurs, disconnect and then connect the cable with the IC recorder.
If the message "Could not communicate with IC recorder." is displayed while
connecting the IC recorder, check the following:

1 When using an external hub, connect the IC recorder directly to the computer.
2 Disconnect and then connect the cable with the IC recorder.
3 When your computer is equipped with multiple USB ports, connect the IC
recorder to another USB port.

Depending on the type of the computer, you may not be able to start your
computer when it is being connected to the IC recorder. If this occurs,
change the boot sequence setting in the BIOS of your computer to start from
the hard disk. Or disconnect the IC recorder and then restart your computer.
For how to change the BIOS settings, see the manual of your computer.

-Notes on system standby/hibernate mode

While the computer is communicating with the IC recorder, do not let your
computer change to system standby/hibernate mode. Prevent settings that
automatically make such changes.
If your computer enters into system standby/hibernate mode while being
connected to the IC recorder, the computer may fail to communicate with the
IC recorder immediately after system recovery. In this case, disconnect and
then connect the IC recorder.

-Note on formatting
To format the IC recorder or the "Memory Stick", make sure to use the
formatting function of the IC recorder. If you format it in your computer,
the IC recorder is unable to recognize the contained data. In this case,
use the IC recorder to format it again. For details, see the operating
instructions of the IC recorder. The IC recorder ICD-BP series does not
have the formatting function.

-Note on the "Digital Voice Editor Ver. 1.x" software

When you are not going to use an ICS file for IC recorder ICD-R100, remove
the "Digital Voice Editor Ver. 1.x" software. (Installing the "Digital Voice
Editor" will automatically remove the previous version.)

-Note on all the versions of the "Memory Stick Voice Editor" software
After installing the "Digital Voice Editor" software, do not install the
"Memory Stick Voice Editor Ver. 1.0/1.1/1.2/2.0" software. The "Digital
Voice Editor" will not work properly. With the "Digital Voice Editor"
software, you can save or edit the messages in the "Memory Stick". In case
you installed the "Memory Stick Voice Editor" software, remove the "Memory
Stick Voice Editor", and then install the "Digital Voice Editor" software
again.

-Note on sending e-mail

If a mailing software of receiver sets not to accept executable files, may
not open a setup file of Player Plug-in.

-Note on the size of mail attachment files

Depending on the internet service provider that sends or receives an e-mail
message, the size of attachment file(s) to an e-mail message is limited.
Before sending an e-mail message, make sure to check the total attachment
file size.

-Notice for customers using the ICD-MS/BM series Memory Stick IC recorder
A message you recorded with the ICD-MS1 is an MSV (ADPCM) file and cannot
be played back with an ICD-BM series IC recorder.
A message recorded in SP or LP mode with an ICD-S series IC recorder,
ICD-MS5xx, or ICD-BM series is an MSV (LPEC) file. You cannot play it back
with an ICD-MS1.
A message recorded in the ST mode with an ICD-BM series IC recorder is an
MSV (LPEC Stereo) file and cannot be played back with an ICD-MS series IC
recorder.
To play one of these messages with your IC recorder, use the Digital Voice
Editor to save the message, make the Codec setting to suit your Memory Stick
IC recorder, and then add it to your IC recorder.

For details, see the online help topic "Setting the file format for saving
or adding a message(Codec)".

You cannot use the following functions of the Digital Voice Editor for an
MSV(ADPCM) file:
-Changing the user name
-Dividing or combining
-Playback using a bookmark
-Changing the priority setting (You can set it on the "Memory Stick.")

-Note on an MP3 file

The MP3 files that you can convert with the software are of 44.1kHz stereo
or of 22/16/11/8kHz monaural type. the software also supports a VBR (Variable
Bit Rate) type MP3 file. For how to handle an MP3 file, see the online help.

-Notes on sound volume adjustments

Depending on the type of your computer, the volume control may not function
properly. In this case, use the Windows Volume Control to adjust the volume.
To display the Volume Control window, click [Start], then select [Programs]-
[Accessories]-[Entertainment]-[Volume Control].
If no sound is output after you cancel muting, check the muting check box in
the Windows Volume Control window and then uncheck it again. The sound will
be output.

-Notes on using two-bytes characters

On installing the software, we recommend you that you do not use two-bytes
characters when you input the destination folder for installation.

On using the software, we recommend you that you do not use two-bytes
characters when you input file names, message names, user names, etc.
Two-bytes characters may not be displayed properly on the software. Use
of two-bytes characters may cause unstable operation also.

-Note on AutoSave function

The AutoSave function is only available with the ICD-BM/SX/ST/P series IC
recorders and Memory Stick. If you are using an ICD-BP/S series IC recorder
connected to your computer, you cannot activate the AutoSave
function.

[System Requirements]
Your computer and system software must meet the following minimum
requirements.

IBM PC/AT or compatible (You cannot use this software with Macintosh.)
-CPU: 266MHz Pentium(R) II processor or higher
-RAM: 64MB or more
-Hard disk space: 70MB or more depending on the size and number of
sound files you store.
-CD-ROM drive
-Port: USB port (supports USB (conventionally called USB 1.1))
-Sound board: Sound Blaster 16 compatible
 -Display: High color (16bit) or more and 800x480 dots or more
-OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004
Windows XP Media Center Edition
Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows Millennium Edition
Windows 98 Second Edition

Note
(Windows 95 / 98 standard installation, and Windows NT are not supported.)
(Operations on all the computers of the above requirements are not always
assured.)

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-IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
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the U.S.A. and other countries.
Copyright (C) 1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Portion Copyright (C) 1995 Microsoft Corporation
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U.S.A. and other countries.
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are registered in the United States and/or other countries.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective holders.
Furthermore, (TM) and (R) are not mentioned in each case in this document.

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