 |  | How long is the maximum recording time of voice recorder?
| A1: | The maximum recording time is as follows.
| Model | LP | SP | HQ | | ICD-U50 | Approx. 125hr.15min. | Approx. 76hr.30min. | Approx. 28hr.40min. | | ICD-U60 | Approx. 251hr.05min. | Approx. 153hr.25min. | Approx. 57hr.30min. | | ICD-U70 | Approx. 502hr.45min. | Approx. 307hr.15min. | Approx. 115hr.10min. |
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* The maximum number of recordable messages in a folder is 99 messages.
* When deleting "Player plug-in for Windows Media Player"and "Windows 98 Second Edition Driver".
* When the data file is saved, the recording time changes.
* When recording some messages, it may be impossible to record until the maximum recording time due to the system restriction.
* When recording continuously for a long time, a battery needs to be exchanged. |
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| | How long is the maximum recording time of MP3 files?
| A2: | The maximum recording time of MP3 files is as follows.
| Model | 48kbps | 128kbps | 256kbps | | ICD-U50 | Approx. 11hr.35min. | Approx. 4hr.40min. | Approx. 2hr.10min. | | ICD-U60 | Approx. 23hr.10min. | Approx. 8hr.40min. | Approx. 4hr.20min. | | ICD-U70 | Approx. 46hr.30min. | Approx. 17hr.25min. | Approx. 8hr.40min. |
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* When deleting "Player plug-in for Windows Media Player"and "Windows 98 Second Edition Driver".
* When the files other than MP3 file is saved, the recording time changes.
* When recording some messages, it may be impossible to record until the maximum recording time due to the system restriction. |
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| | How many messages can be recorded?
| A3: | 495 messages can be recorded in the Folders for messages([VOICE_F]-[A]to[E] folder).
* The maximum number of recordable messages in a folder is 99 messages. |
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| | How many MP3 files can be stored?
| A4: | 999 MP3 files can be recorded in the Folder for MP3 files ([MUSIC] folder). |
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| | What kind of MP3 files can be played back with IC recorder ?
| A5: | Supported bit rate and sampling frequency of the MP3 files are as follows.
Bit rates for MP3 files (kbps)
･MPEG-1.0 Audio Layer-3:
32,40,48,56,64,80,96,112,128,160,192,224,256,320
･MPEG-2.0 Audio Layer-3:
32,40,48,56,64,80,96,112,128,144,160
Sampling frequency for MP3 files (kHz)
･MPEG-1.0 Audio Layer-3: 32.0,44.1,48.0
･MPEG-2.0 Audio Layer-3: 16.0,22.05,24.
Note:
VBR files are not supported. |
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| | Is it possible to dub the recorded messages by the tape recorder or the MD recorder?
| A6: | No, this IC recorder does not have an input terminal. Recording which uses an input terminal is impossible. |
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| | Is it possible to record the telephone or mobile phone sounds?
| A7: | This IC recorder does not have a microphone jack. Recording which uses an external microphone is impossible. |
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| | What kind of file format can be played back with IC recorder ?
| A8: | The following audio files are supported.
Format (files)
・MP3 files
・DVF files recorded by ICD-U series
*For the MP3 files which can be played back, click here. |
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| | What kinds of recording modes are there?
| A9: | The recording modes of this IC recorder are as follows.
| HQ(high quality play) mode | : | For important recording to take the quality of the sound seriously. | | SP (Standard play) mode | : | For normal recording. | | LP (Long play) mode | : | For simple memorandum recording etc with extended recording time. |
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| | Is it possible to change the recording mode while recording?
| A10: | No. It is not possible to switch between the modes while recording. To change the recording mode, please stop recording and switch the mode. |
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| | Is there a time limit that can record in each folder?
| A11: | There is no recording time limit for each folder. It is possible to record until the maximum recording time with one folder. |
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| | What is the VOR function?
| A12: | VOR (Voice Operated Recording) is the function that starts recording automatically when the recorder detects sound.The recording pauses when no sound is detected. |
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| | I can not record successfully with the VOR function.
| A13: | VOR recording does not start by only setting VOR function. Push the REC/REC PAUSE button for starting.
VOR function is affected by the sound around you. Set the SENS according to the recording condition. If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the microphone sensitivity, or for important recording, set the VOR to OFF. |
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| | Is it possible to monitor the sounds while recording?
| A14: | Yes, It can be monitored while recording with headphones.
The recording level is fixed but the monitor volume can be tuned.
NOTE:
If the monitoring sound is very loud or ear receiver makes closer to IC recorder,the microphone pick the sound from the ear receiver then may make howling. |
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| | What is a DPC function?
| A15: | DPC stands for Digital Pitch Control, which is able to control playback speed without any change of pitch. Playback speed can be adjusted between -50% to +100%. This function is useful when it is hard to catch a word.
Note:
When the DPC switch is set to ON, a sound quality changes and playback becomes monaural.
When the DPC switch is set to ON, an MP3 file may be played back at a lower speed than the one you set in the DPC menu. |
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| | Is it possible to transmit the MP3 files from Sonic Stage ?
| A16: | No, this IC recorder plays back the MP3 files transferred via Explorer of the computer. |
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| | Is it possible to transmit the MP3 files from Connect Player ?
| A17: | No, this IC recorder plays back the MP3 files transferred via Explorer of the computer. |
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| | Can the recorded messages be played back on Digital Voice Editor ?
| A18: | Digital Voice Editor cannot recognize this IC recorder.
However, the messages saved to the PC via Explorer can be only played back on Digital Voice Editor*.
*Digital Voice Editor Ver.2.28 or later. |
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| | Can the recorded date and time be recorded?
| A19: | If clock is set, the date information is recorded automatically.
Please change the display mode to check the date information. |
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