Sony ICD-SX1000 User Manual

Feature packed the ICD-SX1000 delivers. Combining exibility and
capability with convenience for musicians, business people and students
the ICDSX1000 oers: a 3-element stereo microphone, LPCM and MP3
Record modes, Memory Card Slot, Manual/Automatic Level Control,
Intelligent Noise Cut circuitry, the ICD-SX1000 oers powerful recording
capability in the palm of your hand.
Premium Recording
Introducing the ideal digital voice recorder for business and music recording, delivering Sony’s
legendary ease of use with superior recording and audio playback capability.
Built-in 16 GB ash memory
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16 GB of available internal ash memory provides ample space for recording life’s important
moments-up to 636 hours in fact.
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3 Element Microphone
Capture every nuance, distant or low volume, with greater clarity via a 3-element microphone
array featuring adjustable sensitivity and zoom functionality.
Dual AD Convertors
Dual analog to digital converters work in tandem to deliver wider dynamic range with minimized
distortion. The result is smoother/fuller sounding recordings that capture everything from the
quietest whisper to the loudest noise in the room and all things in between.
S-MASTER
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Digital Amplication
Aer the fact, S-Master
®
digital amplication faithfully reproduces your recordings, including
192KHz/24-bit resolution les, with all the captured delity of the actual, physical moment.
Memory Card Expansion Slot
A built-in Memory Card Expansion Slot (microSD/M2) allows for additional recording time via
removable ash memory. It can also be used to transfer recordings to a computer. Thanks to the
cross-memory recording feature, the recorder can automatically extend a recording from the
built-in ash memory to the micro SD card to avoid interruption.
Automatic/Manual Record level
The recorder can be congured to automatically adjust recording levels for optimum results, or
when necessary allow for manual control. In manual mode, a Limiter Function prevents recording
distortion from loud sounds.
Pre-Record Mode
Pre-Record mode, when activated, buers sound for ve seconds prior to the moment when the
Record key is depressed so you never miss a word or note.
USB-Direct PC and Mac
®
compatibility
A convenient retractable USB terminal enables direct connectivity and charging with both
Windows
®
and Macintosh
®
computers.
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Lithium-Ion battery
A built-in rechargeable battery delivers up to 19 hours of recording time so you will never miss a
beat.
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Specications
Audio
ICD-SX1000
Digital Flash Voice Recorder

Sony ICD-SX1000 Specifications

General

Sample rate	48 kHz
Product color	Black
Connection to PC	Yes
Languages support	DEU, ENG, ESP, FRE, ITA, RUS
Number of folders messages	4074
Number of messages per folder	199
MP3 bit rates	48 - 320 Kbit/s
Recording modes	Linear pulse code modulation (LPCM)
Maximum recording time	636 h
Audio formats supported	AAC, LPCM, MP3, WAV, WMA
Display type	LCD
Output power	150 mW
Interface	USB
DC-in jack	No
Media types supported	Internal memory & flash card
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Built-in memory capacity	16 GB
Battery life (max)	19 h
Battery technology	Lithium

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	14.6 mm
Width	39.6 mm
Height	110.8 mm
Weight	82 g

Summary

ICD-SX1000 Product Features

Premium Recording

Ideal digital voice recorder for business and music, offering superior recording and playback.

Built-in 16 GB Flash Memory

Provides ample space for recording life's important moments, up to 636 hours.

3-Element Microphone

Captures every nuance with greater clarity via an adjustable sensitivity and zoom array.

Dual AD Converters

Deliver wider dynamic range with minimized distortion for smoother, fuller sounding recordings.

S-MASTER Digital Amplification

Faithfully reproduces recordings with 192KHz/24-bit resolution, capturing physical moment.

Memory Card Expansion Slot

Allows additional recording time via removable flash memory or file transfer.

Automatic/Manual Record Level

Adjusts recording levels for optimum results or allows manual control with Limiter Function.

Pre-Record Mode

Buffers sound for five seconds prior to pressing Record, ensuring no word or note is missed.

USB-Direct PC and Mac Compatibility

Features a retractable USB terminal for direct connectivity and charging with computers.

Lithium-Ion Battery

Built-in rechargeable battery delivers up to 19 hours of recording time.

Specifications

Format(s) Supported

Details supported MP3 and PCM file formats, bit rates, sampling frequencies, and file extensions.

Frequency Range

Specifies the frequency response for LPCM and MP3 playback modes.

Microphone & Recording System

Highlights the built-in 3-Element S-Mic and digital stereo/monaural recording capabilities.

Audio Features

Covers audio settings including SENS settings, limiter functionality, and recording modes.

Recording Features

Details the 6 recording modes available, including Linear PCM and various MP3 formats.

Convenience Features

Lists usability functions such as Erase/Protect, Message Folders, On-Screen Clock, and Safety Lock.

General Recording & Playback Times

Provides estimated recording and playback durations for different file formats and battery life.

Recording Media & Type of Use

Specifies the recording media (16GB flash, expansion slot) and intended use as an ultra-portable voice recorder.

Hardware & Display

Describes hardware components like the LCD display and inputs/outputs, including headphone and mic jacks.

Inputs/Outputs

Details the Headphone Output, Microphone Input, and USB Port(s).

Memory Details

States the total and available memory size for the internal flash memory.

Power & Battery

Covers battery life, type, output power, and operating system compatibility for software.

Software & Supplied Accessories

Lists operating system compatibility, supplied software, and included accessories.

Dimensions & Weight

Provides physical dimensions, including speaker size, and the overall weight of the device.

Optional Accessories

Lists optional accessories available for purchase, such as Memory Stick Micro cards.