ICD-FX88 - Sony Audio Service Manual (repair manual)

2013J33-1

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2013.10

Note:
Be sure to keep your PC used for service and 
checking of this unit always updated with the 
latest version of your anti-virus software.
In case a virus affected unit was found during 
service, contact your Service Headquarters. 

4 GB (approx. 3.60 GB = 3,865,470,566 Byte)

A part of the memory capacity is used as a management area.

4 folders (fixed)

199 files

796 files

MP3 192kbps (STHQ) (LCF OFF)

75 Hz - 20,000 Hz

MP3 128kbps (STSP) (LCF OFF)

75 Hz - 17,000 Hz

MP3 192kbps (STHQ) (LCF ON)

200 Hz - 8,000 Hz

MP3 128kbps (STSP) (LCF ON)

200 Hz - 8,000 Hz

MP3

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Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File extension: .mp3
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The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is 
also supported. Not all encoders are supported.

Approx. 16 mm  dia.

Microphone jack

(minijack, stereo)
input for plug in power, minimum input level 0.9 mV

Headphone jack

(minijack, stereo)
recommended load impedance: 16 ohms 

USB port

(USB Mini-B jack)
High-Speed USB compatible

2.00 times - 0.50 times

MP3

90 mW

5 °C - 35 °C

Approx. 31.0 mm × 102.0 mm × 14.1 mm

Approx. 45 g including one LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery
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The standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows.

MP3 192kbps 

STHQ (Stereo high-quality recording mode)

44h. 40m.

MP3 128kbps 

STSP (Stereo standard-play recording mode)

67h. 5m.

h.: hours/m.: minutes

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When you are going to record continuously for a long time, you may have to replace the battery with 
new one in the midst of recording. For details on the battery life, see the table on page 55.

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The maximum recording time in the above table is for your reference only.

192 kbps

44h. 40m.

670 files

128 kbps

67h. 5m.

1,006 files

h.: hours/m.: minutes

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In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder.

MP3 192kbps  (STHQ)

Approx. 29h.

Approx. 22h.

Approx. 30h.

MP3 128kbps  (STSP)

Approx. 31h.

Approx. 22h.

Approx. 30h.

h.: hours

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Measured value by the standard of JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries 
Association). The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder.

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When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 13

One LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery  
(supplied)

1.5 V DC

One NH-AAA rechargeable battery 
(not supplied)

1.2 V DC

Stereo headphones (1)
USB connecting cable (1)
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery (1)

Operating Instructions (Stored in the 
built-in memory)
Quick Start Guide

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced 
by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to 
the instructions.

ABOUT  THE  BOARDS  REPLACING
When the boards installed in this unit are defective, exchange the 
complete mounted board.
However the USB connector (CN2101) on the MAIN board, and 
microphone jack (J1401), headphone jack (J1402), microphone 
(MIC201 and MIC202) and speaker (SP101) on the AUDIO board 
are exchangeable. Refer to “4. EXPLODED VIEWS” (page 14).

 Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Media are registered 

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.

 Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the USA 

and other countries.

 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from 

Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, “ ™ ” and “®” are not 
mentioned in each case in this manual.

To use your computer with the IC recorder, or to use the IC recorder as a USB 
mass storage device, your computer must meet the operating system 
requirements and port environment described below.

Windows 8
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows 7 Home Basic
Windows 7 Starter 
Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher
Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher
Mac OS X (v10.5-v10.8)

Pre-installed.

One of the above operating systems should be by default pre-installed. Any operating 
system other than those indicated above (Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Linux, etc.), 
upgraded operating systems or multi-boot environment are not supported.
64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported.

 For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system, please 

access the support home page for the IC recorder.

Port: USB port

The following systems are not supported:

Operating systems other than the ones indicated above
Personally constructed computers or operating systems
Upgraded operating systems
Multi-boot environment
Multi-monitor environment

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This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

2 

1 

5 

2 

7 case (front) assy

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 Part No. 

Description

  9-913-402-33  Tool for Disassembly

6 Remove the case (front) assy

4 

4 

3 screw

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