Sony ICD-SX68DR9 Specification Guide

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Last Updated: 07/03/2010
ICD-SX68DR9
Digital Voice Recorder
 
 
 
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Features
Software included  Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® Recorder 
Edition Software voice to print, easily converts your dictation 
into text.
PC Compatible  Via USB (Cable Included) you can easily 
transfer audio files to a computer for processing and archiving.
Flash memory  512MB Built-in Flash Memory available on the 
integrated circuit chip which may be recorded over and used 
again.
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Recording time  Up to 185 Hours Recording Time in LP Mode
gives you plenty of time to record everything you need.
5 Recording Modes  Offers a choice of recording times to 
maximize the capacity of the recorder. STHQ (Stereo Hight 
Quality) offerslonger recording time while maintaining 2-
channel recording for improved sound quality.
Digial Voice Up  Amplifies low sound when playing back 
recordings on the device.
Voice Operated Recording(VOR)  Stops the recording during 
silent pauses, saving valuable recording time, then begins 
recording again without missing a single syllable thanks to the 
digital buffer.
Conversion and Playback  Playback unsecured MP3 files by 
dragging and dropping files right into the MP3 folder on the 
device. Recordings can also be converted to MP3 or WAV file 
formats with the included Digital Voice Editor software.
Recording Level Indicator  You can listen to the recording level 
by using headphones while the unit is recording and adjust 
accordingly. This is ideal for live recording.
Triple Microphone Design  Allows for high performance 
recording
Backlit Dot-matrix LCD Display  Shows the number of 
messages recorded, recording length, date, time and battery 
power remaining.
Battery  Rechargeable NiMh Batteries (Included) can be used 
over and over for worry free recording.
USB Docking Station (Included)  Makes transfer of files to the 
PC and recharging of the supplied rechargeable batteries easy 
and convenient.
Specifications
General
Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder
 
Recording Media: Built-In Flash Memory 512MB
 
Recording and Playback Times: STHQ: 8h 35m; ST: 22h 50m; STLP: 44h 0m; 
SP: 69h 40m; LP: 185h 55m
 
Audio
Recording System: Digital Stereo, Monaural Recording
 
Microphone: Built-in with DIRECTNL Switch
 
Frequency Range: ST: 60-13500Hz; STLP: 60-6900Hz; SP: 60-7000Hz; LP 80-
3500Hz
 
Audio Features
Microphone Sensitivity Feature: Yes (SENS Settings)
 
Recording Features: 5 Recording Modes: STHQ/ST/STLP/SP/LP
 
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
 
Erase/Protect: 2 Erase Options; Message Protection Feature
 
Hardware
Display: Full Function Display
 
Power
Output Power: 150mW
 
Power Requirements: 120V AC Adaptor (Optional)
 
Battery Type: "AAA" x 2
 
Battery Life (Approx): Up to 20 Hours Recording, Up to 13 Hours Playback
 
Speaker
Type: Built-in
 
Speaker Dimensions: 17/27" (16mm); 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
 
DC-In: 3V
 
Headphone Output(s): 1 (Mini)
 
USB Port(s): 1
 
Dimensions
Weight: 2 oz (70g) with battery
 
Measurements: 1 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 5/8" (30.8 x 119.3 x 14.9mm)
 
Supplied Accessories
Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® Recorder Edition Voice to Print Software
 
Digital Voice Editor Software
 
USB Docking Station
 
USB Cable
 
Stereo headphones
 
AAA Batteries x 2
 
Carrying pouch
 
Optional Accessories
Connecting Cable
 
MIC
 
Active Speaker
 
Color: Silver
 
UPC Code: 027242731783
 
1. Not all products with USB 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations. 
2. User available memory=128,494,080 bytes (preliminary), a portion of which is used for data management 
functions. 
3. Approximate recording times. Battery life will vary based upon usage conditions. 
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc.   
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, 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. 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.