Sony Support

Sony® Recorder Driver

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

    • ICD-SX67
    • ICD-SX700
    • ICD-SX700D
    • ICD-SX77
    • ICD-UX70
    • ICD-UX71
    • ICD-UX80
    • ICD-UX81
    • PCM-D1
    • PCM-D50

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility installs the voice recorder driver for Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional operating system and allows the recorder to be used as a removable drive in Windows Explorer.

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows® 2000

    File Info

    File Name

    • SonyRecorder_Driver.exe

    File Version

    • n/a

    File Size

    • 2.16 MB

    Release Date

    • 10-28-2008

    Before You Start


    Important Notes
    • This driver is only for use with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional operating system.
    • This driver is not needed to be able to use the recorder as a removable drive with the following Microsoft® Windows® operating systems:
      • Windows Vista®Home Basic
      • Windows Vista Home Premium
      • Windows Vista Business
      • Windows Vista Ultimate
      • Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
      • Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004
      • Windows XP Media Center Edition
      • Windows XP Professional
      • Windows XP Home Edition
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

    Download & Install


    Confirm Successful Installation (optional)

    Download and Installation Instructions
    1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    2. Download the SonyRecorder_Driver.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the SonyRecorder_Driver.exe file to begin the installation.
    4. Please follow the on-screen prompts carefully to complete the installation.
    5. When the installation is complete, restart the computer.

    After the computer restarts, the installation of the Sony® Recorder Driver is complete.
    1. Use Windows Explorer to browse to the folder "C:\Program Files\Sony".
    2. Confirm that "C:\Program Files\Sony" includes a folder named "Sony Recorder Folder".