Sony ICD-MX20 Specification Guide

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Last Updated: 04/09/2009
ICD-MX20
Memory Stick Pro Duo™  Media Digital Voice Recorder
 
 
 
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Features
Hybrid Storage: 32MB Flash /Memory Stick PRO Duo™  Slot
  Record dictation on built-in Flash Memory or compact, high 
capacity Memory Stick® media.
Compatible with Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® Preferred 
Voice to Print Software  To easily convert your audio files to 
text.
New STLP Recording Mode: Up to 2 Hours 45 Minutes 
Recording Time   Offers a longer recording time while 
maintaining 2-channel recording for improved sound quality.
Over 300 Personalized Folders  Organize message folders on 
your Memory Stick Media by type, such as Sales Letters, 
Customer Service Replies, Memos, Action Items, Personal, and 
more, offering the ultimate in efficiency and versatility.
Built-in Stereo and Directional Microphones  Eliminates the 
need for an external microphone for convenience and ease of 
use.
USB 2.0 Compatible  Easily transfer audio files to a computer 
for processing and archiving.
Digital Voice Up® and VOR (Voice Operated Recording) 
Functions  Save valuable recording time. VOR stops teh 
recording during silent pauses then begins recording again 
without missing a single syllable thanks to the digital buffer.
Recording Monitor Function  You can listen to the recording 
level by using headphones while the unit is recording and 
adjust accordingly.
Specifications
General
Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder
 
Recording Media: Built-in Flash Memory 32MB and Memory Stick 
PRO™  Duo Slot
 
Recording and Playback Times: ST: 1 Hr 25 Min.; STLP: 2 Hrs 45 
Min.; SP: 4 Hrs 20 Min.; LP: 11 Hrs 45 Min (on built-in Flash)
 
Audio
Recording System: Digital Stereo, Monaural Recording
 
Microphone: Built-in Stereo/Monaural Microphone
 
Frequency Range: ST: 60-13500Hz; STLP: 60-7000Hz; SP: 60-7000Hz; 
LP: 60-3500Hz
 
Audio Features
Microphone Sensitivity Feature: Yes
 
Recording Features: Digital Voice Operated Recording (VOR), 
Digital Voice-Up®, Overwrite, Move, Divide
 
Convenience
Erase/Protect: 3 Erase Options, Folder/File Protection
 
Convenience Features
Safety Lock: Yes (Hold Function)
 
Search Features: Easy Search
 
Message Folder(s): Yes (5 Pre-set Folders, Over 300 Personalized 
Folders)
 
Voice E-Mail Function: Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor)
 
On-Screen Clock: Yes
 
Hardware
Display: Full Function Display
 
Inputs and Outputs
Microphone Input: 1
 
DC-In: 3V
 
Headphone Output(s):  1 (Mini)
 
USB Port(s):  1 (2.0 compliant)
 
Supplied Accessories
PC Download Software
 
"AAA" Battery x 2
 
Carrying Case
 
Stereo Earphone
 
USB Cable
 
Optional Accessories
AC Power Adaptor (AC-E30HG)
 
Color: Silver
 
UPC Code: 027242664913
 
1. Not all products with USB 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations. 
2. Approximate recording times. Battery life will vary based upon usage conditions. 
3. User available memory= 32,243,712 bytes (preliminary), a portion of which is used for data management 
functions, with default 5 folders setting. Total available space will be reduced as the number of folders 
increases. 
4. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ , Memory Stick Duo™  and Memory 
Stick PRO Duo™  media may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions. 
Actual available memory is: 32MB=30MB, 64MB=61MB, 128MB=123MB, 256MB=220MB, 
512MB=460MB, 1GB=940MB, 2GB=1.85GB, and 4GB=3.66GB 
5. Actual User availble memory is approx. A portion is used for data management. 
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.   
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Memory 
Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Voice Up, and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Dragon, 
NaturallySpeaking, and the Dragon logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Nuance 
Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.   
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are 
approximate.