============================================================================= Application Software for Sony IC Recorder Digital Voice Editor Version 3.1.01 for Windows Vista/XP/2000 ============================================================================= Before using the Digital Voice Editor Software, be sure to read this document. (From hereafter, "Digital Voice Editor" will refer to this latest software version unless specified otherwise.) It contains recently updated information including changes and additions to the operating instructions. [Notice for using the Digital Voice Editor software] -Notes on installing the software Close all Windows programs before installing the software. Installing the software while other programs are running may result in installation failures. Do not connect the IC Recorder before installing the software. Be sure to install "Digital Voice Editor" before connecting the recorder's USB cable. Digital Voice Editor should be installed while logged on to an account with administrator privileges. -Notes on Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Compatible IC Recorders See following page for the details. [US, Canada and Latin America] http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/news-item.pl?&news_id=174 [Europe] http://www.sonydigital-link.com/hotnews/vista.asp?l=en [Asia] http://www.sony-asia.com/support/vistacom If you have a tourist model, see follwing page. http://www.sony.jp/products/overseas/contents/support/information/wv_compati.html -Notes on using the software with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 / 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 2005 / 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 Using ICS files "Digital Voice Editor" does not support ICS files for ICD-R100 IC Recorders. To use these files, first convert them into WAV files using older "Digital Voice Editor Ver.1.x" software. Do not use older "Digital Voice Editor Ver.1.x" software for purposes other than converting ICS files. -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. -Note on the "Digital Voice Editor Ver.2.x" software After installing "Digital Voice Editor," do not install older "Digital Voice Editor Ver.2.x" software. Doing so will cause "Digital Voice Editor" to function improperly. Should you install older "Digital Voice Editor Ver.2.x" software after installation, uninstall the older software and install "Digital Voice Editor" again. -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-MX 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-MX series IC Recorder. A message recorded in ST or STLP or SP or LP mode with an ICD-MX series IC Recorder is an MSV (LPEC) file. You cannot play it back with an ICD-S/MS5xx/MS1. 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 IC Recorder, and then add it to your IC Recorder. -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/MS5xx/BM series IC Recorder 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-S/MS5xx 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 48/44.1/32/24/22/ 16/11/8kHz stereo or monaural type. the software also supports a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) type MP3 file. (We do not guarantee that all types of VBR MP3 files operate correctly with the Digital Voice Editor.) 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. 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. For how to use the Windows Volume Control function, see the Windows online help. -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-MX/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. Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Ultimate Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 2 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 2 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 2 or higher Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 or higher Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 or higher Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4 or higher Pre-Installed * 64bit OS is not supported. Hardware Environment: - Computer: IBM PC/AT or compatible - CPU: 266MHz Pentium II processor or higher (For Windows Vista, 800MHz Pentium III processor or higher) - RAM: 128MB or more (For Windows Vista, 512MB or more) - Hard disk space: 70MB or more - CD-ROM drive (When creating an audio CD or data CD, a CD-R/RW drive is needed) - Port: USB port - Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems - Display: High color (16bit) or more and 800x480 dots or more - Internet access for Voice Mail function and CD database service * The following systems are not supported: OS other than the ones indicated above Personally constructed PCs or operating systems Upgraded OS Multi-boot environment Multi-monitor environment * Operations on all the computers of the above requirements are not always assured. 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