Sony Digital Voice Recorder - ICD-B500

Product Details

Sony Digital Voice Recorder, Model ICDB500

Record up to 150 hours and 15 minutes in LP mode with 256MB of built-in memory. The ICD-B500 digital voice recorder is perfect for class lectures, business meetings or just capturing your own words. With a large, easy-to-read LCD screen and dedicated, single-function buttons, this voice recorder makes personal recordings simple. An innovative Voice Operated Recording (VOR) mode saves valuable recording time by stopping during pauses in a lecture, and begins again without missing a syllable.

Features:

• 256MB Built-in Flash Memory
  Available on the integrated circuit chip which may be recorded over and used again.
• Over 150 Hours of Recording Time
  LP mode gives you plenty of time to record everything you need and the integrated circuit chip lets you continually record over and use again
• 3 Recording Modes
  Choose the quality of recording depending on how much time you need. LP Mode 150h 15m, SP Mode 81h 15m and HQ Mode 30h 25m
• 4 Message Folders
  Separate your lists all in one place. The 4 message folders can be used for different applications, such as business memos, correspondence, personal reminders, and more.
• Large LCD Display
  Easily shows the number of messages recorded, recording length, date, time, and battery power remaining.
• Voice Operated Recording (VOR)
  Save valuable recording time. VOR stops the recording during silent pauses then begins recording again without missing a single syllable thanks to the digital buffer.
• Add-Recording
  Insert and add additional information to any message without affecting the original file
• Single Function Buttons on the Front Make the Unit Easier to Use
  Easily Access any of the functions on the digital voice recorder using the ergonomic buttons that make controlling the unit easier then ever.
• 250mW Speaker Output
  Provides increased speaker output for clear listening of your recorded files.
• Selectable Microphone Sensitivity (Hi/Lo)
  Record different situations from group meetings to individual lists easily and more effectively.
• Date and Time Stamp
  Lets you see what day and time you recorded a message on.
  
  

Specifications:

• Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder
• Recording Media: Built-in Flash Memory 256MB
• Recording and Playback Times: HQ: 30 Hr 25 Min.; SP: 81 Hrs 15 Min.; LP: 150 Hrs 15 Min
• Type: Built-in
• Recording System: Digital, Monaural Recording
• Microphone: Built-in
• Frequency Range: HQ:165.625Hz; SP:7.8kHz LP: 6.9444kHz1
• Microphone Sensitivity Feature: Yes
• Recording Features: Digital Voice Operated Recording (VOR), Move, Divide
• Message Folder(s): Yes (4 Folders)
• Clock: Yes (Date and Time)
• Display: Full Function Display
• Microphone Input: 1
• DC-In: 3V
• Headphone Output(s): 1 (Mini)
• Output Power: 250mW
• Battery Life (Approx.): REC Mode Up to 22 hours in LP3
• Battery Type: "AAA" x 2

Approximate Dimensions:

• Height: 10-1/4"
• Width: 6"
• Depth: 2-1/8"

Approximate Weight:

• Unit: 0.4 lbs
• Shipping: 1 lbs

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):
  • LABOR: For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. After the Warranty Period, you must pay for all labor charges
  • PARTS: In addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one (1) year. After 90 days from the date of purchase, labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense

Footnote:

1. Approximate recording times. Battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, environment and battery conditions.
2. User available memory=250,904,576 bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.
3. Up to 22 hours of recording time in LP mode.

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