Sony ICD-ST25 Specification Guide

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Up to 696 Minutes Recording Time is available on the integrated
circuit chip which may be recorded over and used again

Voice Editor Software via USB port on a PC

• Choice of Stereo, SP and LP Recording Modes: ST–85 Min, 

SP–250 Min, LP–696 Min

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Digital Voice-Up Function increases the volume of the person
speaking when recorded at a distance from the unit 

easily adjusts the direction of the microphone to improve the 
recording quality

Print Software to easily convert your recorded files into text

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Overwrite Correction Function allows the user to rewind to a location
and re-record the dictation

• High Quality Sound—“LPEC™ CODEC” with improved frequency

response ensures excellent recorded sound clarity

• Advanced Digital VOR (Voice Operated Recording) stops the

recording during silent pauses, saving valuable recording time, then
begins recording again without missing a single syllable thanks to the
digital buffer

• 5 File Folders provide separate message areas for different applications

such as business memos or personal reminders, for better organization
and faster access

• Priority Function automatically moves priority marked dictations to the

front of the list of recordings in the folder

• Voice E-Mail Function using the supplied digital voice editor software

lets you easily send audible e-mail with an attached file 

• Slim Style Design only one-half inch thick, with Record and Pause

controls located on the side of the unit for easy operation; fits neatly into
a shirt pocket 

• Easy to Use Playback/Edit Function lets you begin playback with the

press of a button, then edit the recordings with equal ease

• Digital Pitch Control/Playback Speed Control allows recordings to

be heard at slower than normal speeds without distortion to facilitate
transcribing or editing, or faster than normal to move quickly to a
desired portion

• Full Function LCD Display shows number of messages recorded,

recording length, date, time, and battery power remaining

• One Button Play from Record lets you switch from Recording mode

to Play mode with one finger

• Incremental Rewind (Easy Search) is the equivalent of tape Fast

Rewind but without returning all the way to the beginning of each
recording, to help locate specific passages

• 32MB Built-In Flash Memory uses high capacity IC chip, which 

may be recorded over itself and used again and again, with 
distortion-free clarity 

• Built-In Playback Speaker for monitoring playback of recordings

• Record-Pause Function temporarily stops recording to allow for

pauses in dictation or to provide time for reference to documents, then
resumes where recording was stopped, at the press of a button

• Add-Recording Function allows you to insert and add additional

information to any message without affecting the original

• Battery Strength LCD provides a visible signal of battery strength 

• Hold Switch prevents accidental operation or changes to settings while

carrying the unit in pocket or briefcase

• A–B Repeat Function enables a specific segment of the recording to

automatically play over and over again

• Hi/Lo Mic Sensitivity enables the unit to record different situations,

from group meeting to individuals, more effectively

• Stereo Earphone and Microphone Jack allows listening through

earphones for privacy or transcription and connection of an external
microphone for special applications

• LED Operation Indicators (Record/Play) indicates Red when unit is

recording, Green when in playback mode

Recording Media: Flash Memory Built-In 32MB

Speaker: 1

1

⁄

4

" (32mm) dia. 

Input/outputs: USB Port, Earphone Jack, DC-in Jack, Microphone Jack 

Power Requirements: DC 3V with “AAA” x 2 Battery

Battery Life(Approx.): REC. ST/SP/LP 14 Hours 

Channel: Mono/stereo

LED: REC (Red), PLAY (Green)

Recording: ST (41 Minutes), SP (4 Hours 10 min Minutes), LP (11 Hours 

36 Minutes)

Dimensions (WHD): 1

5

⁄

8

" x 4" x 

1

⁄

2

" ( 41.5 x 103.6 x 12.8mm)

Weight: 2

3

⁄

4

oz. (79g) with battery

Supplied Accessories: PC Download Software, “AAA” Battery x 2, Carrying

Case, Earphone MDR-ED228LP, USB Cable RK-G136

©2004 Sony Electronics Inc.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony and

LPEC are trademarks of Sony. Dragon Systems and Dragon Naturally Speaking are trademarks of

ScanSoft, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures

are approximate.

Digital Voice Recorder

®

Sony Electronics Inc.
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Printed in USA 2/2004