Sony ICD-TX660 Digital Voice Recorder

NOT FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

Owner’s Record
The model number is located on the rear panel and the serial number is located on the rear panel. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. _________________________________
Serial No. __________________________________
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this unit.

Refer to the Help Guide
This is the Operating Instructions, which provide you with instructions on the basic operations of the IC recorder. The Help Guide is an online manual. Refer to the Help Guide when you would like to know further details, operations, and possible solutions when a problem occurs.

https://rd1.sony.net/help/icd/t66/h_uc/

Check the supplied items

• IC Recorder (1)
• USB Type-C® cable (USB-A to USB-C) (1)
• Carrying case (1)
• Operating Instructions (this sheet)
• Warranty card (1)

Parts and controls

1. Built-in microphones
2. Operation indicator
3. (record/recording stop) button
4. Display window
5. (cue/fast forward) button
6. (play/enter/stop) button*1
7.  (review/fast backward) button
8. JUMP (time jump) button
9. OPTION button
10. / HOME button
11. Built-in speaker*2
12. VOL –/+*1 (volume –/+) button
13. USB Type-C port
14. Headphones jack
15. Clip
16. POWER•HOLD switch 3

• The (play/enter/stop) button and VOL + (volume +) button have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the IC recorder.
• The built-in speaker is for checking the recorded sound, so the volume is limited. If the playback sound is not loud enough or is difficult to hear, use headphones (not supplied.)
• 3 Sliding the POWER•HOLD switch to “POWER” and holding it for 8 seconds or longer restarts your IC recorder. For detailed instructions, refer to the Help Guide.

Charge

1. Charge the IC recorder
   Using the supplied USB Type-C cable, connect the USB Type-C port to a USB port of a running computer. When the battery is fully charged, the battery indicator changes from the charging animation to
2. Disconnect the IC recorder.
   Make sure that the message “Accessing” is no longer on the display window. Then refer to the Help Guide to remove the IC recorder safely.

• You can charge the battery by connecting a USB AC adaptor to a household power outlet.
  Being able to use the unit while it is charging is useful when recording for a long time.
  When using a USB AC adaptor, use one that can supply an output current of 500 mA or more. Charging from other devices is not guaranteed.
• Do not use a USB adaptor that exceeds the maximum output of 13 W (5 V, 2.6 A).

Power on

Slide and hold the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “POWER” until the window display appears.
To turn the power off, slide the POWER•HOLD switch to “POWER” and hold it until “Power Off” appears on the display window.

To prevent unintentional operations (HOLD)
Slide the POWER•HOLD switch in the direction of “HOLD.”

To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status, slide the POWER•HOLD switch towards the center.

Initial settings

When you power on your IC recorder for the first time, the “Configure Initial Settings” screen appears on the display window. You can then select the display language, set the clock, and turn on/off the beep sound.

1. Press to start the initial settings.
   
2. Select the display language.
   You can select from the following languages: English*, Español (Spanish), Français (French) * Default setting
3. Set the current year, month, day, hour, and minute.
   
   To go back to the previous clock setting item, press BACK/HOME.
4. Select “Next.”
   
5. Select “Yes” or “No” to turn on or off the beep sound.
   When the initial settings finish, the completion message and then the HOME menu screen appear.

Notes 

• If you take 30 seconds or longer before proceeding to the next step, the display window will turn off. To turn on the display window for continuing the initial settings, press BACK/HOME.
• You can change any of the initial settings at any time later. For detailed instructions, refer to the Help Guide.

The display window turns off automatically
The “Screen Off Timer” setting on your IC recorder is set to “30 Sec” by default to save battery power. If you leave the IC recorder untouched for 30 seconds, the display window will turn off, but you can still perform any button operations. To turn the display window back on, press BACK/HOME.

You can keep the display window from turning off or change the default setting to another timer interval. Press and hold BACK/HOME and select “ Settings” – “Common Settings” – “Screen Off Timer,” and then select “No Auto Screen Off,”
“15 Sec,” “30 Sec,” “1 Min,” “3 Min,” or “5 Min.”

Record

• Before 4you start recording, make sure that the HOLD status is released.
• Even when the IC recorder is turned off, by pressing it you can turn the IC recorder on and start recording.
• You can select a recording scene for each situation by selecting “Scene Select” in the OPTION menu.

1. Turn the IC recorder so that its built-in microphones point in the direction of the target sound source.
2. Press
   “REC” appears on the display window to indicate that the recording has started, and the operation indicator lights in red.
3. Press again to stop recording.
   Recording stops and “Saving…” appears on the display window.

• Right after you stopped recording, you can press to play the file you have just recorded.
• By default, the recorded files via the built-in microphones are stored in “FOLDER01” under “   Recorded Files”-“Folders.”

Listen

1. Select “ Recorded Files” from the HOME menu.
2. Select “Latest Recording,” “Search by REC Date,”  “Search by REC Scene,” or “Folders.”
3. Select your desired file. Playback starts and the operation indicator lights in green.
   
4. Press VOL + or VOL – to adjust the volume.
5. Press to stop playback.

To locate the desired playback point quickly (Time Jump, Easy Search)

• Using the time jump function allows you to move to any of the 10 points throughout the total duration of a file. While playback is in progress or on standby, press JUMP, and then press   move to the desired playback point.
• Using the easy search function allows you to forward or reverse by the specified time. To use the easy search function, enable “Easy Search” on the OPTION menu in advance. While playback is in progress, you can press to forward or reverse by the specified period. To specify the time per

To add a trackmark

• You can add a trackmark at a point at which you want to divide a file later or locate it during playback.
• To add a track mark, select “Add Track Mark” on the OPTION menu while playback is in progress or on standby.

You can also add track marks during recording.

Delete

Note
Once a file is deleted, you cannot restore it.

1. Select the file you want to delete from the list of recorded files or play back the file you want to delete.
2. Select “Delete File” from the OPTION menu.
   
   “Delete?” appears and the selected file starts playing for your confirmation.
3. Select “Yes.”
   

“Please Wait” appears and stays until the selected file is deleted.

Using the HOME menu

You can use the HOME menu for a variety of operations, including locating and playing a recorded file and changing the settings of your IC recorder.

1. Press and hold BACK/HOME.
   The HOME menu screen appears.
   
   The HOME menu items are aligned in the following sequence.
   
2. Select your desired function from the following:
   

The function you are currently using is displayed in “XX.”

Using the OPTION menu

You can use the OPTION menu to perform a variety of functions, including changing the settings of your IC recorder. The available items differ depending on the situation.

1. Select your desired function from the HOME menu, and then press OPTION.
   
2. Select the menu item for which you want to change the setting.
3. Select your desired setting option.

Copying files from your IC recorder to a computer
You can copy the files and folders from your IC recorder to a computer to store them.

1. Follow the instructions in “Charge” to connect your IC recorder to a computer.
2. Drag and drop the files or folders you want to Drag and drop the files or folders you want to  To copy a file or folder (Drag and drop
   
3. Disconnect your IC recorder from the computer.

Installing Sound Organizer 2

Install Sound Organizer on your computer.
Sound Organizer allows you to exchange files between your IC recorder and your computer.
Songs imported from music CDs and other media, MP3, and other audio files imported to a computer can also be played and transferred to the IC recorder.

Notes

• Sound Organizer is compatible with Windows computers only. It is not compatible with Mac.
• This IC recorder is compatible with Sound Organizer 2 only.

When installing Sound Organizer, log in to an account with administrator privileges.

1. Access the following Sony Service website from your computer:
   For customers in the U.S.A.:
   https://www.sony.com/am/support
   For customers in Canada:
   https://www.sony.com/am/suppor
2. On the above web site, enter “Sound Organizer 2” in the search box to locate the Sound Organizer download page.
3. Follow the procedures instructed on the download page to download and then install the Sound Organizer.

Precautions

Power requirements
DC 3.7 V: Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery DC 5.0 V: When charged using USB
Rated current consumption: 500 mA

Handling

• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, remove the battery and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• When using the unit, remember to follow the precautions below to avoid warping the cabinet or causing the unit to malfunction.
• Do not sit down with the unit in your back pocket.
• Do not put the unit into a bag with the headphones/earphones cord wrapped around it and subject the bag to strong impact.
• Be careful not to allow water to splash on the unit. The unit is not waterproof. In particular, be careful in the following situations.
• When you have the unit in your pocket and go to the bathroom, etc.  When you bend down, the unit may drop into the water and may get wet.
• When you use the unit in an environment where the unit is exposed to rain, snow, or humidity.
• In circumstances where you perspire excessively. If you touch the unit with wet hands or if you put the unit in the pocket of sweaty clothes, the unit may get wet.
• Listening to this unit at a high volume may affect your hearing.
• For traffic safety, do not use this unit while driving or cycling.
• Do not use this unit in a place where the inability to hear surrounding sounds may present a danger.
• You may feel pain in your ears if you use the headphones when the ambient air is very dry.
• This is not because of a malfunction of the headphones, but because of static electricity accumulated on your body. You can reduce static electricity by wearing non-synthetic clothes that prevent the emergence of static electricity.
• When you charge the unit or use it for a long time, the temperature of the unit may rise. However, this does not indicate a malfunction. Care should be taken to avoid low-temperature burns.
• The internal temperature of the unit may rise during charging or use. Do not place the unit in an airtight bag or wrap the unit in cloth when you use the unit for a
  long time. The bag or cloth may trap heat and cause a malfunction.
• Do not place the unit close to medical devices.
• The unit (including accessories) has a magnet(s) that may interfere with pacemakers, programmable shunt valves for hydrocephalus treatment, or other medical devices. Do not place the unit close to persons who use such medical devices. Consult your doctor before using the unit if you use any such medical device.

Noise

• Noise may be heard when the unit is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback.
• Noise may be recorded when an object, such as your finger, etc., rubs or scratches the unit during recording.

Maintenance
To clean the exterior, use a soft cloth slightly moistened in water. Then use a soft dry cloth to wipe the exterior. Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

NOT FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

If you have any questions about this product:
Visit: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support
Contact: Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-800-222-7669
Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: ICD-TX660
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16535 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:
This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used per the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the unit off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the unit and receiver.
• Connect the unit to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

RECYCLING RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Rechargeable batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, visit http://www.sony.com/electronics/eco/environmental-management

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking rechargeable batteries.

Notice for users

• All rights reserved. This manual or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation.
• What you record is for personal enjoyment and use only. Copyright laws prohibit other forms of use without the permission of the copyright holders.

Specifications

Capacity (User available capacity*1*2)
16 GB (approx. 12.80 GB = 13,743,895,347 Byte)

Maximum recording time*3*4 (Built-in memory)
The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.

Recording mode	Recording time
LPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit (STEREO)	21 hours 35 minutes
MP3 192 kbps (STEREO)	159 hours
MP3 128 kbps (STEREO)	238 hours
MP3 48 kbps (MONO)	636 hours

Battery Life (a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery)*5
The battery life spans provided here are all approximate periods.

Dimensions (w/h/d) (not incl. projecting parts and controls)
Approx. 4.02 inches (102.0 mm) × 0.79 inches (20.0 mm) × 0.30 inches (7.4 mm)

Mass
Approx. 1.03 oz (29 g)

Temperature/Humidity

Operating temperature	41 °F – 95 °F (5 °C – 35 °C)
Operating humidity	25% – 75%
Storage temperature	14 °F – 113 °F (-10 °C – +45 °C)
Storage humidity	< 75%

1. A small amount of the built-in memory is used for file management and therefore not available for user storage.
2. When the built-in memory is formatted with the IC recorder.
3. The maximum recordable time in this topic is provided for your reference only.
4. Default settings for the recording scenes.
5. Measured values acquired under our measurement conditions. These values may decrease depending on the usage conditions.

Trademarks and licenses 

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• USB Type-C® and USB-C® are registered trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, ™ and ® are not mentioned in this manual.
• This unit uses MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary

Notes on the License 

This unit comes with software that is used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software.

• Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we should inform you of the following.
• Please read the following sections.
  Licenses (in English) are recorded in the built-in memory of the unit.
• Establish a Mass Storage connection between the unit and a computer to read licenses in the “LICENSE” folder.

On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software 

The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the unit.

This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. The source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/

• We would prefer you not to contact us about the contents of the source code.
• Licenses (in English) are recorded in the built-in memory of the unit.
• Establish a Mass Storage connection between the unit and a computer to read licenses in the “LICENSE” folder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sony ICD-TX660 Digital Voice Recorder?

The Sony ICD-TX660 is a digital voice recorder designed for capturing high-quality audio recordings in various settings.

What is the maximum recording time on the Sony ICD-TX660?

The maximum recording time depends on the storage capacity of your memory card but can be extended with a larger card.

What audio formats does the Sony ICD-TX660 support?

It supports various audio formats, including MP3 and WAV.

How do I adjust the recording quality?

You can adjust the recording quality in the settings menu to choose between different bit rates and quality levels.

Can I connect external microphones to the Sony ICD-TX660?

No, the Sony ICD-TX660 does not have an external microphone input.

How do I transfer recordings to my computer?

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable, and it will appear as a removable drive. You can then copy the files to your computer.

Does it have a built-in speaker for playback?

Yes, it has a built-in speaker for listening to recordings directly from the device.

Is there a voice activation feature?

Yes, you can enable voice activation mode to start recording when sound is detected.

Can I set a password to protect my recordings?

Yes, you can set a password to prevent unauthorized access to your recordings.

How do I delete recordings on the Sony ICD-TX660?

Navigate to the recording you want to delete, select it, and then choose the delete option from the menu.

What is the battery life of the Sony ICD-TX660?

Battery life varies depending on usage, but it can last for several hours on a single charge.

Is there a way to mark or bookmark specific points in a recording?

Yes, you can use the bookmark function to mark important points in your recordings for easy reference later.

Operating Instruction

Reference Link

Sony ICD-TX660 Digital Voice Recorder Operating Instruction-Device Report

References

• User Manual