Sony ICD-PX720 Specification Guide

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Last Updated: 10/05/2010
ICD-PX720
Digital Voice Recorder
 
 
 
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www.sony.com/dealersource
 
Features
Large capacity  Up to 280 hours of recording time in LP mode 
and built-in 1 GB Flash Memory .
PC compatible   Easy file transfer via USB allows you to save 
and send your recordings. Speech recognition software 
Compatible with Dragon NaturallySpeaking®. Preferred legal, 
medical & professional voice to print software.
Voice operated recording (VOR)  Starts and stops recording 
automatically.
Added functions  Dictation correction and Add function allows 
the original recording to be corrected or additional comments 
added during playback
Additional features  Large front speaker, large front buttons, 
stereo recording with optional external microphone, simple 
divide and delete editing functions and selectable microphone 
sensitivity.
Recording Modes  SHQ 11H 55M, HQ 17H 55M, SP 48H, LP 288H 
10M
New Super High Quality mode (SHQ)  192kbps of MP3 
recording and a frequency range up to 20,000Hz
Ideal for:  Classes, lectures, meetings, podcasting and 
dictation
Specifications
General
Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder
 
Recording Media: Built-in Flash Memory 1GB
 
Recording and Playback Times: SHQ: 11hrs; HQ: 17 hrs; SP: 47 
hrs; LP 280 hrs
 
Audio
Recording System: Digital, Monaural Recording
 
Microphone: Built-in
 
Frequency Range: 260-20,000Hz
 
Audio Features
Microphone Sensitivity Feature: Yes
 
Recording Features: Digital Voice Operated Recording 
(VOR),Overwrite, Add, Divide
 
Convenience Features
Safety Lock: Yes (Hold Function)
 
Search Features: Cue and Review, Easy Search
 
Message Folder(s): Yes (5 folders)
 
Voice E-Mail Function: Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor)
 
On-Screen Clock: Yes, 12 or 24 hour
 
Hardware
Display: Full Function Display
 
Power
Output Power: 250mW
 
Battery Type:  "AAA" x 2
 
Battery Life (Approx): Record: 26 hrs/ Play: 30 hrs
 
Speaker
Type: Built-in
 
Software
Supplied Software: Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM)
 
Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows®, 2000 
Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Vista Home Basic, Vista 
Home Premium, Vista Business Ultimate
 
Inputs and Outputs
Microphone Input: 1
 
Headphone Output(s):  1 (Mini)
 
USB Port(s):  1
 
Dimensions
Weight: 2.3 oz. (68g) with batteries
 
Measurements: 1.36" x 4.31" x 0.7" (34.6 x 109.5 x 18mm) not 
including projecting parts and controls
 
Supplied Accessories
Digital Voice Editor Software
 
"AAA" Battery x 2
 
USB Cable
 
Color: Black, Pink, Red
 
UPC Code: 027242739147
 
1. Not all WMA and MP3 files may play back due to file variations. Playback depends on recording conditions.  
2. Actual battery life will vary based on network, product settings, usage patterns, battery, and 
environmental conditions. Actual storage capacity may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, 
operating environment and battery condition. 
3.1 GB equals 1073741824 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.  
4. 64 Bit Windows Vista® compatible with optional DVE 3.2.01  
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