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Sony ICD-AX412 User's Manual

1. N N IS6 dissec l kts di 101 Noise cut a aeae aris deli 48 Noise cut level ccceeeseeseeeeee 48 71 77 O Overwrite recording 0 eee 37 P Pause recording Playbache zivis a MR tects Playback modes ti Podcast uzsist ats a tee Precautions aias s 101 Protecting a file wo teeters 67 70 73 R Rechargeable batteries 96 99 108 Recharging batteries eee 96 99 Recording eee 18 32 Recording from a telephone 0 44 Recording from other equipment 44 Recording time n se 107 Recording with other equipment 56 Remaining battery indicator 0 0 0 13 REVIEW iz esuigioises sudo agraj s 22 47 S Scene selection suis essara 32 70 72 Selecting a folder and a file 25 Setting the clock ecient 15 71 78 Setting the language 0 0 17 71 77 Sound Organizer SPeCifiCAtions praia iu anae 104 Switching the memory 4 42 70 75 System limitations 0 0 ee 123 System requirements 0 eee 92 104 T Track mark 01 ccccncessvesceseonssientencenessonteens Troubleshooting U USB AC adaptor eee 99 USB memory o c cee s 90 Using the IC Recorder with Your tomp lf fi t husssis atsist 81 V VOR Voice Operated Recording eeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeneeeeee 38 70 72
2. animation appears in the display window and all the track marks will be erased at one time 6 Press IM stop to exit the menu mode To cancel erasing Select NO in step 5 and then press PB PLAY STOP ENTER se 4 Bupa 63 Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position Bb PLAY STOPe ENTER DISP MENU You can divide a file in the stop mode so that the file is divided into two parts and a new file number is added to the newer part of the divided file By dividing a file you can easily find the point from which you want to play back when you make a long recording such as at a meeting You can divide a file until the total number of files in the folder reaches the maximum number allowed 1 Stop the file at the position where you want to divide a file 64 2 Press and hold DISP MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press k or PP1 to select Divide and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER N Divide 4 Press k or PP I to select Divide Current Position and then press B PLAY STOP ENTER S Divide Current Q Il o Divide will be displayed 5 Press K lt or PP I to select YES and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER The Dividing animation appears and the divided files will be suffixed with a sequential number _1 for the original f
3. peLe1S Bulye5 10 Rear ANANS Stand You can open the stand and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table Battery compartment amp USB connector M2 microSD memory card slot HOLD POWER ON OFF switch Strap hole A strap is not supplied Preventing unintentional operations HOLD You can disable all the buttons HOLD in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder etc To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status o f Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of HOLD HOLD will appear for approximately 3 seconds indicating that all the button 4dO NO d3MOd 7010H operations are disabled HOLD HOLD appears if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status x o m o r e b v o m g o o a T Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch towards the center H Note When the HOLD function is activated during recording all the button operations are disabled To stop recording cancel the HOLD function first Tip Even if the HOLD function is activated you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button You cannot stop normal playback 11 pee1S Bu eo Step 2 Preparing a Power Source Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC reco
4. 1 Press m stop OY o The Accessing animation appears and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the current recording file You can locate the recorded file using its folder name and file number for playback later The folder containing the recorded file The number of the recorded file representing how early the file was recorded in a folder suolyesedo oiseg Note while accessing The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the Accessing animation appears in the display window or the access indicator flashes in orange While the IC recorder is accessing data do not remove the batteries or connect or disconnect the USB AC adaptor not supplied Doing so may damage the data 21 Other operations pause recording Press REC PAUSE During recording pause the recording indicator flashes in red and PAUSE begins to flash in the display window release pause and Press REC PAUSE again Recording resumes from that point To stop resume recording recording after pausing recording press ll stop review the current Press B PLAY STOP ENTER Recording stops and playback starts from recording instantly the beginning of the file just recorded review during Press and hold k during recording or recording pause Recording stops recording and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound After you release k playback
5. Depending on the version of Windows more than 400 MB may be used Also free space for handling music data is reguired e Display settings Screen resolution 800 x 600 pixels or higher 1 024 x 768 pixels is recommended Screen color High Color 16 bit or higher Sound card A SoundBlaster compatible card is recommended USB port A compatible USB port is reguired to use devices and media Operation via a USB hub is not guaranteed except for models for which operation has been specifically guaranteed Installing Sound Organizer Install Sound Organizer on your computer H Notes e When installing Sound Organizer log in to an account with administrator privileges Also if you are using Windows 7 and the User Account Control screen appears confirm the contents of the screen and then click Yes Continue in the case of Windows Vista Sound Organizer cannot be started by a user with limited privileges in Windows XP dayndwoy sno Buiziynn 93 e To use the software update function in Windows XP you must log on to an account with computer administrator privileges The Windows Media Format Runtime module is added by the installer of Sound Organizer This module is not removed when Sound Organizer is uninstalled However it may not be installed if it has been preinstalled The data in the content storage folders is not deleted when Sound Organizer is uninstalled In an installation environment in wh
6. There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode The menu items displayed are different depending on the operation modes stop mode playback mode or recording mode page 70 The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied Sound Organizer software The IC recorder requires a certain amount of memory for system operation That amount is subtracted from the remaining time which is the reason for the difference The battery life is short The battery life on page 108 is based on playback with the volume level set to 14 The battery life may shorten depending on the operation of the IC recorder There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using the IC recorder Even if you do not use the IC recorder the batteries are consumed slightly If you do not intend to use the IC recorder for an extended period of time it is recommended that you turn the power off page 14 or remove the batteries Moreover if you set Auto Power Off to a short span in the menu page 80 you can prevent the batteries from being consumed due to forgetting to turn the IC recorder off There is no battery power remaining when you disconnect the IC recorder from the USB AC adaptor after you have left the IC recorder connected for long time fully charged Once the batteries are fully charged it is not recharged autom
7. USB connecting cable You can use the IC recorder while it is connected to an AC outlet using an AC U501AD USB AC adaptor not supplied This is useful when you want to record for a long time 1 Connect a USB AC adaptor not supplied to an AC outlet 2 Connect the USB AC adaptor to the supplied USB connecting cable 3 Connect the USB connecting cable to the gt USB connector of the IC recorder Recharging the batteries using the USB AC adaptor You can charge NH AAA B2KN rechargeable batteries not supplied by using a USB AC adaptor not supplied Insert rechargeable batteries in the IC recorder page 96 and then connect the IC recorder to an AC outlet using the USB AC adaptor While the batteries are charging the battery indicator is displayed in an animation Now you can use the IC recorder while charging the batteries CIFOLDERO1 0n00m00s 25 2 Battery indicator 99 UO YEULJOJUI EUOHIPPY Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet Follow the procedures below otherwise when the IC recorder contains data files the files may be damaged or become unplayable 1 If you are recording or playing back a file press W stop to put the IC recorder into the stop mode 2 Make sure that the access recording and playback indicators of the IC recorder do not light 3 Disconnect the USB connecting cable from the e USB connector of the IC recorder then disconnect the USB AC adaptor
8. Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark l pay GS STOP ENTER C ea PP 1 You can add a track mark at a point at which you want to divide a file later or locate during playback You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to each file During recording playing back or recording pausing press T MARK at the position you want to add a track mark The 8 track mark indicator flashes and a track mark is added H Notes You can add a track mark only to files recorded using the IC recorder However when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software adding a track mark to the files may not be possible You cannot add a track mark at a point within 0 5 seconds from another track mark You cannot add a track mark at the very beginning or at the very end of the file If there are already 98 track marks in a file you cannot add any more track marks e When a track mark is added during playback the playback stops To locate a track mark and starting playback at the track mark Press k or PP I in the stop mode When the 8 track mark indicator flashes once press PLAY STOP ENTER se 4 Bupa 61 Erasing a track mark C PB PLAY STOPeENTER 6 em DISP MENU gu Ke PP i 1 Stop at a position after the track mark you want to erase 2 Press and hold DISP MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be display
9. downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer Depending on the types of the text and characters the text shown on the IC recorder may not be displayed properly on device This is due to The capacity of the connected IC recorder The IC recorder is not functioning normally Content information is written in the language or the character that is not supported by the IC recorder This software is for Windows and cannot be used for Macintosh The supplied connecting cable is for the IC recorder ICD AX412 You cannot connect other IC recorders 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 IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein may also be governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement What you record is for personal enjoyment and use only Copyright laws prohibit other forms of us
10. a 49 E Easy seare hianois 47 70 73 Editing files ieee data 57 Erasing coiled KM tea halets 29 Erasing a track mark 1 0 0 0 62 70 74 Erasing all files in a folder 59 70 74 Erasing all the track marks 63 70 74 External microphone F Folder ie u tu a him ole 25 57 82 H Index to parts and controls Display window ccseseeeeeeeeees 124 Prontescccgs akotu meg Aa js 9 R ts a Agas Input selection Inserting batteries Maintenance Memory card Memory Stick Micro M2 Menu Add Overwrite Continuous Play aa as s 71 76 Dated Pme sas renna aii 71 78 Divide Current Position Easy Search Erase A C ss sa Erase All Track Marks 00 70 74 Language oo eee eseseeeeseeseeneees LCF Low Cut Making settings 0 0 0 0 cece 68 Men Settings reremenna eign 70 Mic Sensitivity seese 71 76 Move amp Copy ssssesssesssessssressrsreesns 70 74 Moye Filenpi sesane a En 70 74 Noise Cut Level is cescsa etsm ss 71 77 Pft t sa stasti RECMOd tais s Scene Select ie Select Input ssasssssss ras dam Select Memory 00 cee eeeeeeeee 70 75 Time Display USB Charge VOR sinutreti nema s Message list ccceseeeseeseeeeseeseeseeeereeees microSD microSDHC 008 40 84 Monitoring the recording ceeeeee 46 Moving a file ossee 57 70 74 MPI HES ss as 105 Xepu 129 130
11. caused by accidental operation or malfunction of the IC recorder we recommend that you save a backup copy of your recorded files to a computer etc 102 On using a memory card H Notes e When formatting initializing a memory card make sure to use the IC recorder to format it Operations of the memory cards formatted with Windows or other devices are not guaranteed If you format a memory card containing recorded data the recorded data will be deleted Be careful not to delete important data Do not leave a memory card within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it e Do not insert or remove a memory card during recording playback formatting Doing so may cause a malfunction of the IC recorder Do not remove a memory card while the Accessing animation appears in the display window or the indicator is flashing in orange Doing so may damage the data We do not guarantee the operations of all types of compatible memory cards with the IC recorder For compatible M2 please refer to the Sony web site page 105 MagicGate is the collective name of content protection technologies developed by Sony The IC recorder does not support data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions The IC recorder does not support parallel data transfer You cannot use a ROM read only memory type or write protected memory card Data may be corrupted in the follow
12. from your computer 00 aaa 86 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer cccc cece eeeeneeeee 87 Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back e eee 88 Copying an MP3 file from your computer to the IC recorder drag and drop oo cece eee eeeeeeeeeee 88 Playing back MP3 files copied from your computer using the IC POCCOTUER cece seat Ga tus 88 Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory tiraera 90 Using the Supplied Sound Organizer SOW ALE set izsists asais 91 What you can do using Sound Organizer System reguirements for your COMIPULET aasit ar ea ekanidir Installing Sound Organizer The Sound Organizer window Additional Information Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer sic rose sons si 96 Using a USB AC Adaptor oe 99 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet we 100 Precautions resonerar ikisin 101 Specifications seicentu i 104 System requirements seers 104 Design and specifications 105 Battery life niessessies 108 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting cee 109 Message List onn asis ii 119 System Limitations o oo 123 Display Window Guide 124 INGER vies sect avec aia 128 7 Getting Started Step 1 Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder 1 Remove the film on the display window window before you use the IC recorder USB connecting cable 1 To connect the IC recorder to
13. k or BP I to select Divide All Track Marks and then press B PLAY STOPeENTER SiDivide All Track Divide All Track Marks will be displayed 5 Press k or BP I to select YES and then press PLAY STOP ENTER The Dividing animation appears and the file is divided at all the track mark positions All the existing track marks in the files will be erased 66 ww File 1 vb A file is divided File 1_03 File 1_01 Fite 1_02 A suffix made up of a sequential number is added to each of the divided files 6 Press W stop to exit the menu mode To cancel dividing Select NO in step 5 and then press Bb PLAY STOP ENTER Tip To cancel division during the operation at all the remaining track marks press W stop The files that have been divided before the cancellation remain divided H Notes You need a certain amount of free space in the memory media to divide a file When you divide a file with a title and artist name the newer part has the same title and artist name You cannot divide files other than those recorded using the IC recorder e g a file transferred from a computer Moreover when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software dividing files may not be possible Once a file is divided you cannot return it to the original status again Protecting a File Bm PLAY STOPeENTER DISP MENU To
14. your computer cannot be played back The file format may differ from those that can be played back using the IC recorder MP3 mp3 Check the file name page 105 The computer cannot start If you reboot the computer with the IC recorder connected to the computer the computer may freeze or may not start properly Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer and reboot the computer again 116 Sound Organizer Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software too Symptom Cause Remedy The Sound Organizer e The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small software cannot be installed Check the hard disk and memory space You are trying to install the software into the operating system that the Sound Organizer software does not support Install the software into the supported operating system page 92 In Windows XP you have logged on using a user name belonging to a user account with limitations Or in Windows Vista or Windows 7 you have logged on using a guest account Make sure to log on using a user name with computer administrator privileges The IC recorder cannot be Check that the installation of the software has been successful properly connected Also check the connection as follows When using an external USB hub use the supplied USB connecting cable Disconnect and then connect the IC recorder Connect the IC recorder to another USB port Your computer may be
15. AAA B2KN rechargeable batteries not supplied 2 4 V DC Operating temperature 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Dimensions w h d not incl projecting parts and controls JEITA 2 Approx 45 0 mm x 115 0 mm x 22 0 mm 1 13 16 in x 4 5 8 in x 7 8 in Mass JEITA 2 Approx 87 g 3 oz including two LRO3 alkaline batteries 2 Measured value by the standard of JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Supplied accessories See page 8 Optional accessories Memory Stick Micro M2 MS A16GU2 MS A8GU2 MS A4GU MS A2GU microSD microSDHC SR 8A4 SR 4A4 SR 2A1 106 Active speaker SRS M50 Electret condenser microphone ECM CS10 ECM CZ10 ECM DS70P ECM DS30P ECM TL1 Rechargeable battery NH AAA B2KN USB AC adaptor AC USO1AD Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Maximum recording time 3 4 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows REC Mode Recording Built in Memory card scene memory 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 192kbps Meeting S 22 hr 22 hr 44 hr 89 hr 178 hr 357 hr ST Interview gt 20 min 20min 40min 25min 0min 0 min Lecture 3 Audio IN 128kbps Voice 33 hr 33 hr 67 hr 134hr 268hr 536 hr STSP Notes C 30 min 30 min 5 min 0 min 0 min 0 m
16. USB connecting cable is not connected properly USB Charge is set to OFF in the menu To charge the batteries using your computer set it to ON page 79 While playing back files using the built in speaker you cannot charge the batteries It takes a long time for the IC If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data it recorder to start may take longer for the IC recorder to start This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder Wait until the start up display disappears 110 Symptom Remedy The IC recorder does not You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the operate computer Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory page 80 The IC recorder does not The batteries are weak page 13 operate even if you press The power to the IC recorder is off Slide the HOLD POWER any button ON OFF switch in the direction of POWER ON OFF for more than 1 second page 14 The HOLD function is activated Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the center direction page 11 No sound comes from the speaker The volume is turned down completely page 25 Headphones are plugged in page 47 Sound comes from only one e channel When audio output of an external device is monaural and the recording mode is set to 128kbps STSP or 192kbps ST sounds are recorded only in one channel In this case set the recor
17. amp Copy Move File Moves the selected file to the selected folder 57 Before attempting to move a file select the file to be moved and then go to the menu window File Copy Copies the selected file from the built in memory to the 58 desired folder on a memory card or from a memory card to the desired folder on the built in memory Before attempting to copy a file select the file to be copied and then go to the menu window Delete 74 Erase Track Mark Erases the track mark just before the current position 62 YES The track mark will be erased NO The track mark will not be erased Erase All Track Marks Erases all the track marks of the selected file 63 YES All the track marks will be erased NO All the track marks will not be erased Erase All Erases all files in the selected folder 59 Press FOLDER to display the folder selection window before erasing the files and select a folder from which all files are to be erased and then go to the menu window YES All files in the selected folder will be erased NO All files will not be erased Menu items Settings Initial setting See page Select Memory Selects the memory media on which you want to store a file or which contains the file you want to play edit or copy Built In Memory The built in memory of the IC recorder is selected Memory Card The memory card inserted in the memory card slot is select
18. and check the file information A file recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows CIFOLDERO1 0h23m40s The elapsed playback time of one file Displays the remaining recording time during recording and the CAFOLDERO1 remaining playback time of one file during playback and stop modes Remain 123n59m59s 10 hours or more time remaining in hours and minutes e Less than 10 hours time remaining in hours minutes and seconds CIFOLDERO1 10y12m30d 10 59aw Date and time recorded CSFOLDERO1 D File name in the stop or playback mode Date_file number e g 100101_001 CIFOLDERO1 2 Title in the stop or playback mode Date_file number 7 100101_001 e g 100101_001 2 Artist name in the playback mode e g My Recording 3 I External memory display The k_ External memory is displayed when you insert a memory card into the IC recorder You can switch between the built in memory and external memory memory card of the IC recorder page 42 28 Erasing H Note Once a recording has been erased you cannot retrieve it Selecting a file and erasing it 1 Slide the HOLDePOWER ON OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status page 11 The stop mode window appears CAFOLDERO1 2 Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode page 25 3 Press ERASE Erase is displayed and the specified fil
19. can be made the setting cannot be made Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode Detail Menu O O O REC Mode Mic Sensitivity LCF Low Cut O O Select Input Continuous Play Noise Cut Level LED Language Date Time Time Display Beep USB Charge Auto Power Off Format Back O O O CO CO O OF OC O OF CO CO CO OF O 71 uoljoun4 nus y jnogy Menu items Settings Initial setting See page Scene Select Allows you to choose a recording scene item for each 32 situation as follows Meeting 38 Voice Notes J Interview Lecture 70 Audio IN Tip When you choose a scene the following recording items are automatically set to their optimum settings for recording situations REC Mode page 75 Mic Sensitivity page 76 LCF Low Cut page 76 VOR page 38 Add Overwrite Allows you to add a recording to a previously recorded file 35 37 or an overwrite recording during playback Add You can add a recording Overwrite You can overwrite a recording OFF You cannot add or overwrite a recording VOR Sets the VOR Voice Operated Recording function 38 ON Recording starts when the IC recorder detects sound and pauses when no sound is heard eliminating recording during soundless periods The VOR function is activated when REC PAUSE i
20. from the USB connecting cable and then disconnect the USB AC adaptor from the AC outlet H Notes During recording the recording indicator lights or flashes in red or accessing data the access indicator flashes in orange the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the USB AC adaptor connected to the AC outlet 100 the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the AC outlet Doing so may damage the data If the IC recorder is required to process a large amount of data the start up window may be displayed for an extended period of time This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder Wait until the start up display disappears from the display window While a USB AC adaptor is being used the battery indicator does not appear in the display window Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 3 0 V or 2 4 V DC Use two LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries or two NH AAA B2KN rechargeable batteries On safety Do not operate the unit while driving cycling or operating any motorized vehicle On handling Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit remove the batteries and have the unit checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further Be careful not to allow water to splash on the
21. holders Furthermore TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual The Sound Organizer uses software modules as shown below Windows Media Format Runtime 42 Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1 Checking the Contents of the PACKAGE noeeue arnie ais 8 Index to parts and controls 9 Preventing unintentional operations HOLD ei ee ines 11 Step 2 Preparing a Power Source 12 When to replace charge the b tteries sedis TTT 13 Step 3 Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on seese Turning the power off a Step 4 Setting the Clock occ Step 5 Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window 4 17 Basic Operations RECOPdING sansene 18 Listening 2 vesta detec 24 T SII dx esi kudu 29 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings 32 Selecting a recording scene for each SUAN O Peis ie inelastic 32 Adding a recording to a previously recorded file rita 35 Adding an overwrite recording during playback oe eee 37 Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function oo 38 Recording on a Memory Card 06 40 Recording via Other Devices 00 43 Recording with an external microphone panine iiaii Recording from other equipment Operation during Recording Monitoring the recording 5 Other Playback Operations Changing the Pl
22. on each operation refer to these help files The file list of Sound Organizer My Library Displays a list of files included in My Library of Sound Organizer in accordance with the operation Recording Files Displays a list of recording files Recording files that were recorded with an IC recorder appear in this library when they are imported J Music Displays a list of music files Songs imported from a music CD appear in this library Podcast Displays a list of podcasts The file list of the IC recorder Displays the files saved to the connected IC recorder or memory card Edit Mode button Displays the edit area so that you can edit a file Quick Operation Guide button Displays the Quick Operation Guide to receive guidance on the basic features of Sound Organizer Sidebar Import Transfer 2 IC Recorder Displays the transfer screen A list of files on a connected device appears gt Import CD Displays the screen for importing music CDs 8 Burn CD DVD Displays the screen for burning discs Transfer buttons Transfers the files of Sound Organizer to an IC recorder or memory card Imports the files of an IC recorder or memory card to My Library of Sound Organizer dayndwoy sno Buiziynn 95 Additional Information Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer You can charge NH AAA B2KN rechargeable batteries not supplied by connecting
23. prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited you can protect an important file A protected file is marked with the amp protect indicator and is regarded as a read only file you cannot erase or edit 1 Display the file which you want to protect 2 Press and hold DISP MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press F or P to select Protect and then press B gt PLA Y STOP ENTER 4 Press F or PP1 to select ON and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Protect Protect indicator To release protection Select a protected file and then follow steps 2 through 5 Select OFF in step 4 and then press B gt PLA Y STOP ENTER H Note You cannot set protection to the podcast files se 4 Bupa 67 About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu ld press k or P to select their sub ADER menu item for which you want to make setting and then press B gt PLAY DISP MEN S s STOP ENTER m Detail Menu 4a PPL git rus 3 Press IM or BP I to select the setting you want to set and then press 1 Press and hold DISP MENU to enter the menu mode g Bm PLAY STOP ENTER The menu mode window will be displayed I REC Mode I 192kbps y Scene Select 4 Meeting 1 w N l a I 2 Press K lt or PP1 to select the menu item for which you want to make setting and then
24. set only one alarm each one file e When the clock has not been set or no files are recorded you cannot set the alarm The alarm sounds even if you set Beep to OFF in the menu page 79 If the alarm time comes while the IC recorder is accessing data etc the alarm may be canceled automatically If more than one alarm time comes only the first file will be played back with an alarm If you divide a file you have set an alarm for the alarm setting remains on only the first part of the divided file If you erase a file in which you have set an alarm that alarm will be also canceled You cannot set alarm in podcast files You cannot set an alarm in the files stored on a memory card suolyesodo X9EdAE 4 18470 55 Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment Tape recorder mini disc recorder etc JiB Q headphone jack PB PLAY STOP ENTER You can record the sound of the IC recorder with other equipment Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first 56 1 Connect the Q headphone jack of the IC recorder to the external input terminal of other equipment using a commercially available audio connecting cable 2 Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER to start playback and at the same time set the connected equipment to the recording mode A file from the IC recorder will be recorded on the equipment connecte
25. the IC recorder to your computer Connect the IC recorder to a running computer and charge the batteries until the battery indicator indicates U It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge exhausted batteries You can also charge the batteries by using an AC USO1AD USB AC adaptor not supplied page 99 This is an approximation for the time it takes to charge from no remaining battery power to full battery power at room temperature It varies depending on the remaining power and the condition of the batteries It also takes more time if the temperature of the batteries is low or if the batteries are charged while you are transferring data to the IC recorder H Note While the IC recorder is connected with your computer the IC recorder operations are disabled 96 1 Insert rechargeable batteries Slide and lift the battery compartment lid insert NH AAA B2KN rechargeable batteries with correct polarity and close the lid 2 Connect the IC recorder to your computer Use the USB connecting cable supplied with the IC recorder to connect the gt USB connector of the IC recorder and the USB port of your computer Computer To USB port of your computer To gt USB connector nn m N USB connecting cable Al While the batteries are charging Connecting and the battery indicator in an animation are displayed Connecting Battery indica
26. trial recording first or monitor the recording page 46 If the input level is not strong enough connect the headphone jack minijack stereo of other equipment to the microphone jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder 1 Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode Connect the audio output connector stereo mini plug of other equipment to the x microphone jack of the IC recorder using a commercially available audio connecting cable Select Input appears in the display window If Select Input is not displayed set it in the menu page 76 2 Press F or BP I to select Audio IN and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Select Input J Audio IN Q Select Input is set to MIC IN when you purchase the IC recorder 3 Press W stop to exit the menu mode 4 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The built in microphones are automatically cut off and the IC recorder starts recording sounds from the connected equipment 5 Start playback on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder 6 Press W stop to stop recording H Note When audio output of an external device is monaural and the recording mode is set to 128kbps STSP or 192kbps ST sounds are recorded only in one channel In this case set the recording mode to 48kbps MONO SP or
27. unit The unit is not water proof 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 Incircumstances where you get sweaty 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 You may feel pain in your ears if you use a pair of headphones when the ambient air is very dry This is not because of a malfunction of the headphones but because of static electricity accumulated in your body You can reduce static electricity by wearing non synthetic clothes that prevent the emergence of static electricity On noise e 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 uonewoju EUOHIPPY 101 On 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 Backup recommendations To avoid potential risk of data loss
28. 8kbps MONO LP or use a commercially available plug adaptor to convert monaural sound to stereo sounds suoljesado Bu pIOJ8H JEU1O 45 Operation during Recording Monitoring the recording If you connect a pair of headphones not supplied to the Q headphone jack you can monitor the recording You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL but the recording level is fixed H Note When the cord of the headphones touches the IC recorder while you are monitoring the recording the IC recorder may record a rustling noise The rustling noise can be reduced by holding the cord away from the IC recorder 46 Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality e To listen with a pair of headphones Connect a pair of headphones not supplied to the Q headphone jack The built in speaker will be automatically disconnected To listen from an external speaker Connect an active or passive speaker not supplied to the Q headphone jack Quickly locating the point you wish to start playback easy search When Easy Search is set to ON page 73 in the menu you can quickly locate the point at which you wish to start playback by pressing IM or PP I repeatedly during playback You can go back approx 3 seconds by pressing IM once or advance approx 10 seconds by pressing PP1 once This function is useful fo
29. 99 Files When there are already 199 files in the selected folder or the total number of files stored on the IC recorder exceeds the maximum you cannot divide a file Erase some files before dividing a file Same File Name Exists A file of the same file name already exists in the folder when a file is divided or a file is copied or moved No Memory Card There is no memory card inserted into the memory card slot when you attempt to set the Select Memory or File Copy menus New File The file being recorded has reached the maximum size limit 500 MB The file will be divided automatically and recording will continue as a new file Erased too near Track Marks When there is a track mark set within 0 5 seconds from the dividing position the track mark is automatically erased No operation with Memory e You cannot set an alarm in a file stored on a memory card Switch Card the memory media of the IC recorder to Built In Memory page 42 Change Folder If there are no files ina music or podcast folder in the playback only area no folders are displayed in the display window Only a folder with a file will be displayed System Error A system error other than the above has occurred Remove the batteries and re inert them 122 System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recor
30. DS70P ECM DS30P electret condenser microphone not supplied To record sound from a telephone or a cell phone You can use the ECM TL1 headphone type electret condenser microphone not supplied to record sound from a telephone or a cell phone For details on how to make the connection refer to the operating instructions supplied with the ECM TL1 microphone H Notes e After you have made the connection check the sound quality of the conversation and the recording level before you start recording e If the beep of the telephone or a dial tone is recorded the conversation may be recorded 442 with lower level of sound In this case start recording after the conversation has started The VOR function page 38 may not work depending on the kind of telephone or the line condition e We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any inconvenience even if you cannot record a conversation using the IC recorder Recording from other equipment CD player etc microphone jack Bm PLAY STOPeENTER REC PAUSE iea PP i You can make MP3 files without using the computer by recording sound from other equipment connected to the IC recorder When you select Audio IN in the Scene Select menu the settings suitable for recording from other equipment are already selected For details on setting see page 32 Tips Before you start recording we recommend you make a
31. N ON ON Cut Select Input MIC IN MICIN MICIN Lecture Audio IN 2 9 VOR OFF OFF REC Mode 192kbps ST 192kbps ST Mic Medium Low Sensitivity ay 9 LCF Low OFF OFF Cut Select Input MIC IN Audio IN H Note You cannot modify the Scene Select settings Ifyou want to change the setting items such as REC Mode page 75 Mic Sensitivity page 76 etc for recording situations use the menu to change each item of recording settings Addinga recording to a previously recorded file Bm PLAY STOP ENTER DISP MENU REC PAUSE When Add Overwrite in the menu is set to Add you can add a recording to the file being played back The added recording will be placed after the current file and will be counted as a part of the file suoljesado Bulpsooay JEU1O 35 During playback of file 3 File 3 File 4 After adding a recording File 3 File 4 a Added recording Select the file to which you want to add a recording first 1 Press and hold DISP MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press K lt or BP I to select Add Overwrite and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER K Add Overwrite 3 Press k or PP I to select Add and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 36 Add Overwrite Add Overwrite is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder 4 Press IM stop
32. POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of turned off POWER ON OFF for more than 2 seconds when the IC recorder is stopped page 14 Bu oouse gnou L 109 Symptom Remedy The IC recorder cannot be turned on The power to the IC recorder is off Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of POWER ON OFF for more than 1 second page 14 The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity page 12 The IC recorder is powered off automatically e When the IC recorder is in the stop mode and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for a certain length of time the auto power off function will take effect The length of time before auto power off is set to 10min when you purchase the IC recorder You can select the length of time before auto power off takes effect in the menu page 80 The IC recorder does not operate correctly Take out the batteries and insert them again The charging indicator is not Rechargeable batteries have not been inserted or batteries other displayed or disappears in the middle of charging than rechargeable batteries alkaline batteries manganese batteries etc have been inserted Rechargeable batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity Rechargeable batteries other than NH AAA B2KN have been inserted The rechargeable batteries have deteriorated Replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones The
33. The DPC SPEED CTRL switch is set to OFF and you cannot adjust the playback speed with SPEED Set Add Overwrite Add Overwrite in the menu is set to OFF You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording pages 35 37 Unknown Data This data is not in a file format that is supported by the IC recorder The IC recorder supports MP3 mp3 files only For details see Design and specifications on page 105 You cannot play back copyright protected files Invalid Operation You cannot divide or set a track mark in files in a music or S podcast folder in the playback only area When a memory card has a bad block on it the card cannot be written to Prepare a new memory card to replace the current one The file name has reached the maximum number of characters you cannot divide the file Shorten the file name The Divide All Track Marks function cannot be used because there is a track mark within 0 5 seconds from the dividing position The Divide All Track Marks function cannot be used because there is a track mark within 0 5 seconds from the beginning of a file or the end of a file The file length is less than 1 second you cannot divide such a short file The Divide Current Position function cannot be used at a position within 0 5 seconds from the beginning of a file or the end of a file Bu oouse gnou 121 Message Cause Remedy Cannot Divide Max 1
34. USB port of your running computer with the supplied USB connecting cable inserted into the connectors securely until each plug stops to the end 2 Make sure the IC recorder has been recognized properly On the Windows screen open My Computer or Computer and make sure that IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD has been recognized On the Macintosh screen make sure that an IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD drive is displayed on the desktop The IC recorder is recognized by the computer as soon as the connection is made While the IC recorder is connected to the computer Connecting is displayed in the display window of the IC recorder 82 H Notes Ifyou connect more than two USB devices to your computer normal operation will not be guaranteed Use of this IC recorder with a USB hub ora USB connecting cable other than the supplied cable is not guaranteed A malfunction may occur depending on the USB devices connected at the same time Before connecting the IC recorder to your computer check that the batteries are inserted in the IC recorder It is recommended that you disconnect the IC recorder from the computer when you are not using the IC recorder connected to the computer Structure of folders and files The folders and files are displayed on the computer screen as shown On a Windows screen using Explorer and on a Macintosh screen using Finder folders and files can be displayed
35. a computer make sure to use the supplied USB connecting cable LRO03 size AAA alkaline batteries 2 H Note When you charge batteries purchase NH AAA B2KN rechargeable batteries not supplied B Carrying pouch 1 Application software Sound Organizer CD ROM 1 Operating Instructions You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Index to parts and controls Front Built in microphones stereo Access indicator Display window DISP MENU button FOLDER button Bm PLAY STOP ENTER button playback indicator SPEED button kea review fast backward gt PI cue fast forward buttons 9 Speaker o gt e 5 o gt N 09 5 10 x microphone jack 11 Q headphone jack 2 12 ERASE button 13 VOL volume button 14 DPC SPEED CTRL switch 15 REC PAUSE button recording indicator 16 G repeat A B button 17 NOISE CUT switch 18 M stop button 19 T MARK track mark button 1 These buttons and the jack have a tactile dot Use it as a reference point for operations or to identify each terminal 2 Connect a pair of headphones not supplied to the Q headphone jack When noise is heard clean the plug of the headphones Q headphone jack g
36. an import music and other files saved to the computer into Sound Organizer Subscribing to and updating podcasts You can subscribe to podcasts in Sound Organizer Subscribing to and updating podcasts enables you to download subscription and enjoy the latest data from the Internet Playing files You can play the files imported into Sound Organizer Changing the file information of files You can change the title name artist name and other file information displayed in the file list Dividing files You can divide one file into multiple files dayndwoy sno Buiziynq 91 Combining files You can combine multiple files into one file Deleting files from an IC recorder You can delete a file saved to an IC recorder Use this operation to delete files in the IC recorder when you want to increase the amount of free space in the IC recorder or there are unnecessary files Transferring files to an IC recorder You can transfer a file from Sound Organizer to an IC recorder or memory card You can enjoy transferred music podcasts and other content on your IC recorder Burning a music CD You can select your favorite songs from the songs imported into Sound Organizer and then burn your own original music CD Other convenient uses You can start the mail software and send a recording file attached to mail e You can use the voice recognition software Dragon NaturallySpeaking not supplied which is compatible wi
37. ard slot PB PLAY STOP ENTER m DISP MENU You can copy files between the built in memory and a memory card which is 58 useful in saving a backup Before starting the operation insert a memory card to be used for copying into the memory card slot 1 Select the file you want to copy When you want to copy a file from a memory card to the built in memory set the source memory media to Memory Card page 42 2 Press and hold DISP MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press k or PP I to select Move amp Copy and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER K Move amp Copy J 4 Press K lt or PP I to select File Copy and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Besa l gt gt 2 Copy to Memory Card or Copy to Built In Memory appears and the folder selection window is displayed 5 Press k or PP1 to select the folder that you want to copy the file into and then press B gt PLA Y STOP ENTER Select Folder The Copying animation appears and the file is copied as the last file in the destination folder A file will be copied with the identical file name 6 Press W stop to exit the menu mode To cancel the copy operation Press W stop before step 5 To cancel the copy operation during copying While the Copying animation is displayed in step 5 press W stop H Not
38. armful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into 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 Qe You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Service Center 1 800 222 7669 or http www sony com Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model ICD AX412 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 USA 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 The recorded music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders Sony is not responsible for incomplete recording
39. atically even if you leave the IC recorder connected to the USB AC adaptor You can use the IC recorder while it is connected to the USB AC adaptor but charge it again after disconnecting it During charging the U and the battery indicator are flashing The environmental temperature is out of the range for charging Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F 114 Symptom Remedy The battery life of the rechargeable batteries is short You are using the rechargeable batteries in an environment with a temperature of under 5 C 41 F Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F The IC recorder has not been used for a certain time Charge and discharge the rechargeable batteries using the IC recorder several times Replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones The battery indicator is displayed only for a short time however the rechargeable batteries are not charged completely It takes about 3 hours 30 minutes to fully charge exhausted batteries Menu does not reflect the change in settings If the batteries are removed just after the menu setting is changed or the menu setting is changed using IC Recorder Settings of the Sound Organizer software with the exhausted batteries inserted the menu setting may not function A character in a folder or file name is displayed in u
40. ayback Settings 47 Convenient playback methods 47 Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer the noise cut function 48 Adjusting the playback speed the DPC Digital Pitch Control PUNCH ODIs ETT 49 Selecting the playback mode 50 Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm oo eeeereeee 53 Playback via Other Devices 56 Recording with other equipment 56 Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder 0 0 57 Moving a file to a different folder Copying a file to the other memory 58 Erasing all files in a folder 59 Using a Track Mark nsss 61 Adding a track mark 00 eee 61 Erasing a track mark 00 eeeeeeeeeree 62 Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time 0 0 63 Dividing a File occ ceceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 64 Dividing a file at the current position AAA ateri na e E E dzi 64 Dividing a file at all the track mark POSITIONS ive iarain i 65 Protecting a File cesis ssesrssiesreicorssisiessss 67 6 About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu a 68 Menu Settings ececeeeeeseteeteeeeeeteeseees 70 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer team ataust 81 Connecting the IC recorder to your Computer arreen en n aE vis s 81 Structure of folders and files 0 0 0 0 82 Disconnecting the IC recorder
41. by opening IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD Built in memory ts IC RECORDER Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder Folder transferred from your computer 3 1 When a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder the IC recorder recognizes and handles it as a file transferred from the computer When you transfer a file from your computer to the IC recorder put the file in the folders under the VOICE folder 2 The name of a folder in which MP3 files are stored will be displayed on the IC recorder as it is so it is convenient if you put an easy to remember name on the folder in advance Folders shown in the illustration are examples of folder names 3 The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders transferred to the IC recorder 4 Tf you transfer MP3 files separately they are classified as being in No Folder Tips e The title or artist name etc registered in the MP3 files can be displayed on the IC recorder It is useful if you input the ID3 tag information using the software you use to make the MP3 files on your computer If no title or artist name has been registered No Data will be displayed in the display window of the IC recorder When connecting the IC recorder with your computer after the destination memory media has been set to Memory Card page 42 the structure of folders is different from that when th
42. ck the battery indicator page 13 Noise may be recorded if an object such as your finger etc accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording Tip Before you start recording we recommend you make a trial recording first or monitor the recording page 46 Starting to record 1 Slide the HOLDePOWER ON OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status page 11 The stop mode window appears CIFOLDERO1 2 Select the folder in which you want to record files page 25 18 3 Place the IC recorder so that the built in microphones face the direction of the source to be recorded Tip You can open the stand on the rear and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table suolyesedo oiseg 19 4 Press REC PAUSE in the stop mode 20 The recording indicator lights in red When LED is cie S REC set to OFF in the menu page 77 the indicator does recording not light indicator You do not need to press and hold REC PAUSE while recording The new file will be automatically recorded after the last recorded file O Oh07m30s Elapsed time of the current recording File number of the file being recorded the total number of recorded files in the folder Tip You can switch the elapsed time display to remaining time or another display by pressing DISP MENU page 27 To stop recording
43. d 3 Press W stop on the IC recorder and the connected equipment at the same time to stop recording Tip If the volume of the recorded sound is not strong enough adjust the playback sound of the IC recorder page 25 Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder Uld PB PLAY STOP ENTER DISP MENU 1 Select the file you want to move 2 Press and hold DISP MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press K lt or PP I to select Move amp Copy and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Kl Move amp Copy i 4 Press K lt or PP I to select Move File and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Move File J Il 0 mms EA 5 Press K lt or PP I to select the folder that you want to move the file into and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Select Folder The Moving File animation is displayed and the file is moved to the last position in the destination folder se 4 Bupa 57 When you move a file to another folder the original file in the previous folder will be erased 6 Press W stop to exit the menu mode To cancel moving the file Press W stop before step 5 H Notes You cannot move podcast files You cannot move protected files page 67 You cannot move files to the other memory media Copying a file to the other memory G Memory c
44. de The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press K lt or PP I to select Detail Menu and then press B gt PLA Y STOP ENTER 3 Press k or PP I to select Continuous Play and then press PB PLAY STOP ENTER CTE OFF 4 Press K lt or P to select ON and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Continuous Play Continuous Play is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder 5 Press W stop to exit the menu mode To resume normal playback mode the single file play Select OFF in step 4 To play back a file repeatedly During playback press and hold B gt PLAY STOP ENTER until G 1 appears The selected file will be played back repeatedly To resume normal playback press Bb PLAY STOP ENTER again To play back a specified section repeatedly A B repeat 1 During playback press G repeat A B to specify the starting point A A B B is displayed 2 Press G repeat A B again to specify the finishing point B c A B is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly suolyesodo yoeghe d J8U1O 51 To resume normal playback Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER To stop A B repeat playback Press W stop To change the segment specified for A B repeat playback During A B repeat playback press G repeat A B again to specify a new starting point A Then specify a new finishing point B as in step 2 H N
45. der Symptom Cause Remedy You cannot record files up to the maximum recording time e If you record files in a mixture of the recording modes the recordable time varies from the maximum recording time of the highest recording mode to those of the lowest recording mode The sum of the number on the counter elapsed recording time and the remaining recording time may be less than the IC recorder s maximum recording time You cannot display or play back MP3 files in order e If you have transferred MP3 files using your computer those files may not be transferred in order of transfer because of system limitations If you transfer MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder one by one you can display and play back the MP3 files in transferred order A file is divided automatically The file being recorded has reached the maximum size limit 500 MB Therefore it is automatically divided You cannot enter lower case characters Depending on the combination of the characters used for the folder name that was made on your computer those characters may change to all capitals lt is displayed in place ofa folder name title artist name or file name A character which cannot be displayed on the IC recorder has been used Using your computer replace it with one which can be displayed on the IC recorder Buloouse qnoL When you set A B repeat playback the set position
46. ding mode to 48kbps MONO SP or 8kbps MONO LP or use a commercially available plug adaptor to convert monaural sound to stereo sounds Sound comes from the speaker even when a pair of headphones is plugged in If you plug in a pair of headphones not supplied not securely during playback the sound may come from the speaker Unplug the headphones and then insert them securely The access recording and playback indicators do not light LED is set to OFF Display the menu and set LED to ON page 77 The Memory Full message e is displayed and you cannot start recording The memory is full Erase some of the files page 29 or erase all the files after you store them on the other memory media or on your computer Bu oouse gnou L 111 Symptom Remedy The File Full message is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder 199 files have been recorded in the selected folder CJ or 4 074 files when there are 21 folders in total have been recorded Therefore you cannot record another file or move a file Erase some of the files page 29 or erase all the files after you store them on the other memory media or on your computer You cannot record a file e The remaining memory capacity is insufficient You cannot record a file when you select a music or S podcast folder in the playback only area The playback volume is
47. does not support is inserted See About compatible memory cards on page 40 Read Only Memory Card A read only memory card is inserted A read only memory card cannot be used with the IC recorder Memory Card Locked The memory card is write protected A write protected memory g card cannot be used with the IC recorder z a Memory Card Access Since a memory card containing an access control function is Denied inserted you cannot use it S 5 Memory Full The remaining memory capacity of the IC recorder is insufficient Erase some files before recording File Full When there are already the maximum number of files in the selected folder or the total number of files stored on the IC recorder has exceeded the maximum you cannot record a new file Erase some files before recording 119 Message Cause Remedy File Damaged You cannot play back or edit files because the data of the selected file is damaged Format Error The IC recorder cannot be turned on using the computer because there is no copy of the control file required for operation Format the IC recorder using the formatting function in the menu page 80 Do not use your computer to format the IC recorder Process Error The IC recorder failed in memory access Remove and then re insert the batteries Save a backup copy of your data and format the IC recorder using the menu page 80 Stop and Reinsert Memo
48. e information during playback Ca music C Sweetest Love GI Folder name Q Filename J Title 2 Artist name dayndwoy sno Buiziynq 89 90 Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory When the IC recorder is connected to your computer image data or text data on the computer as well as files recorded using the IC recorder can be temporarily stored on the IC recorder Your computer must meet the specified system requirements to use the IC recorder as USB memory For details on the system requirements see page 104 Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software What you can do using Sound Organizer Sound Organizer allows you to exchange files with an IC recorder or memory card The songs imported from music CDs and other media MP3 and other audio files imported from a computer and podcasts can also be played and transferred to an IC recorder Various operations can be performed for imported files including playback editing and conversion to MP3 and other formats You can also burn CDs of the music you like and send audio files by mail Importing files recorded with an IC recorder You can import recording files that were recorded with an IC recorder into Sound Organizer The imported files are saved to the computer Importing songs from a music CD You can import the songs of a music CD into Sound Organizer The imported songs are saved to the computer Importing songs on the computer You c
49. e clock to use the alarm function or record the date 15 Menu and time Press and hold DISP MENU to enter the menu mode Select Detail Menu then Date Time Press k or PP1 to select Auto Synchronizing or Manual and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Auto Synchronizing When the IC recorder is connected to a computer that is running the Sound Organizer software the clock will be automatically adjusted according to that computer Manual Sets the clock by setting year month day hour and minute in seguence When you select Manual press K lt or PP I to set the year month day hour and minute in sequence and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Select the last two digits of the year when you set the year When you set the minute the Executing animation is displayed Time Display Sets the clock display 12 Hour 12 00AM midnight 12 00PM noon 24 Hour 0 00 midnight 12 00 noon 78 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page Detail Menu Beep Sets whether a beep will be heard or not ON A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted or an error has occurred OFF No beep sound will be heard H Note The alarm sounds even if you set Beep to OFF in the menu USB Charge Sets whether rechargeable batteries will be charged using a USB connection or not ON The rechargeable batteries w
50. e destination memory media is set to Built In Memory dayndwoy sno Buiziyng 83 microSD card Memory Stick Micro M2 MEMORY CARD MEMORY CARD Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder Folder transferred from your computer FOLDEROS Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder Folder transferred from your computer FOLDEROS 84 Structure of folders displayed in the display window of the IC recorder The display of the structure of the folders seen in the display window of the IC recorder is different from that seen on the display of a computer The folder indicators in the display window of the IC recorder are as follows G Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder G Folder transferred from a computer They are displayed when MP3 files have been transferred from a computer g Folder for podcast files transferred from a computer These folders are displayed when podcast files have been transferred from a computer H Note If or folders have no files that can be played back using the IC recorder those folders will not be displayed in the display window of the IC recorder Even if J folders have no files inside however those folders can be displayed Display of a file recorded with the IC recorder CAFOLDERO1 O 100407_007 lee ia Folders for files recorded using the IC recorder folders under the VOICE folder wi
51. e is played back for confirmation suolyesedo oiseg 29 4 Press k or PP I to select YES Erase 5 Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER The Erasing animation appears in the display QRO w PLAY window and the selected file will be erased STOP ENTER When a file is erased the remaining files will advance so that there will be no space between files CIFOLDERO3 0n00m00s The 11th file has been erased and the following files have had their numbers reduced by 1 The total number of files in the folder is reduced from 20 to 19 To cancel erasing 1 Select NO in step 4 of Selecting a file and erasing it and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER D O gt PLAY STOP ENTER 30 To erase another file Proceed with steps 2 through 5 in Selecting a file and erasing it To erase a part of a file Divide the file into two files first page 64 and then proceed with steps 3 through 5 in Selecting a file and erasing it after selecting the file you want to erase suolyesedo oiseg 31 Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation Lid B PLAY STOP ENTER DISP MENU According to various recording scene you can change the items for recording such as REC Mode page 75 Mic Sensitivity page 76 etc to the recommended settings in bulk 1 Press and hold DISP MENU in the stop mode
52. e without the permission of the copyright holders The use of Memory Stick media for recording copyright protected graphics or other data is limited to the restrictions specified under applicable copyright laws Any use beyond those restriction is prohibited This product supports Memory Stick Micro M2 media M2 is an abbreviated form of Memory Stick Micro Hereinafter M2TM is used in this document 3 Trademarks e 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 Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson microSD and microSDHC logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC Micro mises Memory Stick Micro M2 and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e MagicGate is a trademark of Sony Corporation Nuance the Nuance logo Dragon Dragon NaturallySpeaking and RealSpeak are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications Inc and or its affiliates in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
53. echarging the Batteries Using a Computer on page 96 e Using a USB AC Adaptor on page 99 When to replace charge the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition Battery remain indicator xa Low Battery Level appears Replace the old batteries with new ones Or charge rechargeable batteries x Low Battery appears and the IC recorder will stop operation pee1S Buap 13 Step 3 Turning the IC Recorder On Tu rning the power on The IC recorder turns off within a few seconds Tips e When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time we recommend to turn off the IC recorder e When the IC recorder is in the stop mode and you leave the IC recorder without attempting an operation for a certain length of time the auto power off function will take effect The length of time before auto power off is set to 10min when you purchase the IC recorder You can select the length of time before auto power off takes effect in the menu page 80 T o Oo F k v O m D o Z o m n Slide the HOLDePOWER ON OFF switch in the direction of POWER ON OFF for more than 1 second The IC recorder is turned on and the Accessing animation is displayed Turning the power off Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch in the direction of POWER ON OFF for more than 2 seconds and Power Off is displayed 14 St
54. ed 3 Press F or BP I to select Delete and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 62 4 Press K lt or PP I to select Erase Track Mark and then press B gt PLA Y STOP ENTER BESET gt Erase Track Mark is displayed and track mark indicator and track mark number to be erased will flash 5 Press k or PP I to select YES and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER The Erasing display window and the selected track mark will be erased animation appears in the Stop position 1 2 E 3 p mim Erase track 1 V 2 mark w ea The track mark just before the stop position will be erased 6 Press W stop to exit the menu mode To cancel erasing Select NO in step 5 and then press Bb PLAY STOP ENTER Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time Bm PLAY STOP ENTER eDISP MENU ld 1 1 Select a file from which you want to erase the track marks 2 Press and hold DISP MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press F or BP I to select Delete and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER M Delete n 4 Press IM or PP1 to select Erase All Track Marks and then press PLA Y STOP ENTER ESMS Erase All Track Marks will be displayed 5 Press k or PP I to select YES and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER The Erasing
55. ed H Note When no memory card is currently inserted in the IC recorder the built in memory is automatically selected 42 Detail REC Mode Menu Sets the recording mode including sound guality 192kbps Stereo recording mode displayed as ST in the window 128kbps Stereo standard play recording mode displayed as STSP in the window 48kbps MONO Monaural standard play recording mode displayed as SP in the window 8kbps MONO Monaural long play recording mode displayed as LP in the window uoljoun4 nus y jnogy 75 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page Detail Mic Sensitivity Menu Sets the microphone sensitivity High To record a sound far away from the IC recorder or a low sound such as recording in a spacious room displayed as Ail in the window Medium To record the sound of a normal conversation or meeting such as recording in a meeting space or during interview displayed as gj in the window Low To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth a sound near the IC recorder or a loud sound displayed as 7 in the window LCF Low Cut Sets the LCF Low Cut Filter function to cut a low freguency to reduce the roaring noise from wind therefore you can record a file more clearly ON The LCF function is activated OFF The LCF function is canceled Select Input Selects the external i
56. ep 4 Setting the Clock Hid gt PLAY ill i Oa CES m A o U ltd 1 You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time When you insert batteries for the first time or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for more than 1 minute the Set Date amp Time message appears and the year section is selected with the cursor in the clock setting window Set the clock as follows 1 Set the year Press or BP I to select the year and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Select the last two digits of the year When you press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER the cursor moves to the month section 2 Set the month day hour and minute in seguence in the same way Press K lt or P to select the desired figures and then press PB PLAY STOP ENTER When you set the minute the Executing animation is displayed and then the stop mode window appears papers Bulyje5 15 When you use the IC recorder for the first time or when no file is recorded the following window may be displayed CIFOLDERo 1 Current folder Elapsed time Current file number the total number of files in the folder H Notes If you do not press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data the clock setting mode is canceled and the stop mode window will be displayed e When any button not intended for use
57. er of files increases the operation becomes slower regardless of the length of the recording time Display does not work during saving adding or deleting of files It takes a longer time to copy or delete long files Wait until the copying is finished After completing operations the display works normally The software hangs when e the Sound Organizer software starts up Do not disconnect the connector of the IC recorder while the computer is communicating with the IC recorder Otherwise the computer operations become unstable or the data inside the IC recorder may be damaged There may be conflict between the software and other driver or application 118 Message List Message Cause Remedy HOLD e All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status page 11 The batteries are exhausted Replace the old LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries with new ones page page 12 Or charge the rechargeable batteries or replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones Low Battery An error occurred while a memory card was being inserted into the memory card slot Remove and try inserting it again If this message persists use a new memory card Memory Card Error Memory Card Not Supported A memory card that the IC recorder
58. es Before starting to copy the target file make sure to check the battery indicator If the batteries are weak you may not be able to Copy files Ifthe remaining memory capacity of the destination memory media is insufficient you may not be able to copy files You cannot copy the podcast files Do not remove or insert a memory card or turn off the IC recorder while copying Files may be damaged Erasing all files in a folder Id Bm PLAY STOPeENTER DISP MENU se 4 Bupa 59 H Note If the selected folder contains a protected file page 67 you cannot erase the protected file in that folder 1 Select the folder containing the files you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode 2 Press and hold DISP MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 3 Press F or PP1 to select Delete and then press B gt PLA Y STOP ENTER M Delete 60 4 Press K lt or PP1 to select Erase All and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER U Frase Al J Erase All will be displayed 5 Press F lt or PP I to select YES and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER The Erasing animation appears in the display window and all files in the selected folder will be erased 6 Press IM stop to exit the menu mode COFOLDERO1 h m s To cancel erasing Select NO in step 5 and then press PB PLAY STOP ENTER
59. favorite 54 alarm pattern and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Alarm f Beep amp Play J e Ka bi gt The alarm pattern is set to Beep amp Play when you purchase the IC recorder The Executing animation is displayed 5 Press W stop to exit the menu mode Alarm indicator Beep amp Play The selected file will be played back after the alarm Beep Only the alarm will sound Play Only the selected file will be played back To change the alarm setting Select the file you want to change its alarm setting and then follow steps 2 through 5 To cancel the alarm setting Follow steps 1 and 2 In step 2 G select OFF and press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER The alarm will be canceled and the alarm indicator will disappear from the display window When the set date and time comes At the set time ALARM is displayed in the display window and the alarm and the selected file will be played back using the selected alarm pattern ALARM 77 Songs for the When the playback ends the IC recorder will stop automatically When the alarm pattern is set to Beep amp Play or Play the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the selected file To stop the alarm playback Press any button other than VOL while the alarm sound is heard If the HOLD function is activated you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button H Notes You can
60. g or for an important recording set VOR to OFF in the menu suoljesado Bulpsooay JEU1O 39 Recording on a Memory Card al B PLAY STOPeENTER DISP MENU J Insert M2 with the terminal side facing toward you When you are inserting a memory card with the back side of the IC recorder facing toward you Insert microSD card with the label side facing toward you In addition to the built in memory you can record files on a memory card 40 About compatible memory cards Memory cards that you can use with the IC recorder are as follows e Memory Stick Micro M2 media Up to 16 GB is supported e microSD card A microSD FAT16 card smaller than 2 GB and a microSDHC FAT32 card from 4 GB to 32 GB are supported A memory card of 64 MB or less is not supported The microSD microSDHC cards that have been tested according to our standards are as follows microSD microSDHC cards Supplier 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB SONY O O O Toshiba O O O o o o O O Panasonic O O SanDisk O O O Operation tested Operation not tested As of January 2011 For ICD AX412 the operational tests performed were using memory cards available as of January 2011 For the latest information about the memory cards that have been tested please access the support home page for the IC recorder http www sony com recordersupport In this manual M2 and mic
61. ge 25 3 Press BE PLAY STOP ENTER Playback will start soon and the playback indicator will LO gt PLAY light in green When LED is set to OFF in the C sTOP ENTER menu page 77 the indicator does not light K ju CIFOLDERO3 24 4 Press VOL to adjust the volume Isl 1 voL i AGS To stop playback RT 1 Press M stop CE CAFOLDERO3 zor suo 1eJ8dO oseg To select a folder and a file 1 Press FOLDER to display the folder selection window i mr FOLDER Current folder OMO U nn Current file number the total tt number of files in the folder 25 2 Press K lt or PP I to select a folder When you purchase the IC recorder there are 5 folders already available Q FOLDER01 05 ele O10 CUFOLDERO COFOLDERO2 CIFOLDERO3 au CVO T ae pa Dt 3 Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER ODO l TOP ENTER 4 Press Ht d or PP1 to select a file CAFOLDERO3 Oh00m00s C3FOLDER03 lt 4 D n a aseli a gt o gt n gt 20 Press PP I to select a file with a larger number Press K lt to select a file with a smaller number 26 CVE Other operations stop at the current position Press B PLAY STOP ENTER To resume playback from that point Playback Pause function press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER again go back to the beginning of Press F once 2 the current file go back
62. http www sony net 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4 2 6 5 8 2 1 1 1 2 SONY IC Recorder Operating Instructions IC RECORDER ICD AX412 4 265 821 11 2 Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Index Owner s Record The model number is located at the rear panel and the serial number is located inside the battery compartment Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with 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 equipment does cause h
63. ia has been erased you cannot retrieve the data that was erased 80 Utilizing Your Computer Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer When the IC recorder is connected to your computer you can transfer data between them Copying files from the IC recorder to your computer to store them page 87 Copying MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back page 88 Using the IC recorder as USB memory page 90 You can store image data or text data stored on the computer temporarily in the IC recorder Managing and editing files using the Sound Organizer software page 91 The supplied Sound Organizer software allows you to transfer the files that you have recorded using the IC recorder to your computer to manage and edit them You can also transfer MP3 files and podcast files stored on your computer to the IC recorder System requirements for your computer For details on the system requirements for your computer see page 92 104 H Note While the IC recorder is connected with your computer the IC recorder operations are disabled Connecting the IC recorder to your computer Computer To USB portof your computer dayndwoy sno Buiziynq To USB connector USB connecting cable 81 To exchange files between the IC recorder and your computer connect the IC recorder to your computer 1 Connect the 6 USB connector of the IC recorder with the
64. ice your computer must meet the operating system requirements and port environment described below Operating systems Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Starter Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher 104 Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher Windows XP Media Center Edition 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 2 8 v 10 6 Pre Installed H Notes Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated on the left Windows 98 Windows 2000 or Linux etc is used 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported e For the latest version information and compatibility with your operating system please access the support home page for the IC recorder http www sony com recordersupport Hardware environment Sound board Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems Port USB port H Note e The following systems are not supported Operating systems other than the
65. ich multiple operating systems are installed on one computer do not install Sound Organizer in each of the operating systems Doing so may result in data inconsistencies 1 Make sure that the IC recorder is not connected then turn on your computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive The Sound Organizer InstallShield Wizard menu starts up automatically and the Welcome to Sound Organizer Installer window appears If the Welcome to Sound Organizer Installer menu does not start up open Windows Explorer right click the CD ROM drive double click 94 SoundOrganizerlnstaller exe and then follow the instructions on the screen 3 Make sure that you accept the terms of the license agreement select I accept the terms in the license agreement then click Next 4 When the Setup Type window appears select Standard or Custom and then click Next Follow the instructions on the screen and set the installation settings when you select Custom 5 When the Ready to Install the Program window appears click Install The installation starts 6 When Sound Organizer has been installed successfully window appears check Launch Sound Organizer Now and then click Finish H Note You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer The Sound Organizer window 1 Help Displays the help of Sound Organizer For details
66. ile and _2 for the new file File 1 File 2 File 3 A SD file is divided File 1 File 2_1 File2_2 File3 A suffix made up of a sequential number is added to each of the divided files 6 Press W stop to exit the menu mode H Notes You need a certain amount of free space in the memory media to divide a file When you divide a file with a title and artist name the newer part has the same title and artist name You cannot divide files other than those recorded using the IC recorder e g a file transferred from a computer Moreover when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software dividing files may not be possible Once a file is divided you cannot return it to the original status again Ifyou divide a file at the position within 0 5 seconds from a track mark the track mark will be erased Because of the system limitations you cannot divide a file at the very beginning or at the very end of the file To cancel dividing Select NO in step 5 and then press Bb PLAY STOP ENTER Dividing a file at all the track mark positions gt PLAY all STOP ENTER fol DISP MENU iea 1 1 Select the file you want to divide 2 Press and hold DISP MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed se 4 Bupa 65 3 Press k or PP I to select Divide and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Divide n 4 Press
67. ill be charged OFF The rechargeable batteries will not be charged H Note If you use a USB AC adaptor not supplied to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet page 99 you can charge rechargeable batteries not supplied regardless this setting 79 uoljoun4 nus y Inogy Menu items Settings Initial setting See page Detail Auto Power Off Menu If the IC recorder is on and left for the period you have set the IC recorder turns off automatically Smin The IC recorder will be turned off after approx 5 minutes 10min The IC recorder will be turned off after approx 10 minutes 30min The IC recorder will be turned off after approx 30 minutes 60min The IC recorder will be turned off after approx 60 minutes OFF The IC recorder will not be turned off automatically Format Formats the memory media currently selected the built in memory or the memory card erasing all the data in the memory and resetting the folder structure to its default status YES The Formatting animation appears and the memory media will be formatted NO The memory media will not be formatted H Notes Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory media Switch the memory media to the one to be formatted before you start the format operation page 42 e When you format the memory media all the data which you have stored on the IC recorder will be erased Once the memory med
68. in 48kbps 89 hr 89 hr 178 hr 357hr 715hr 1 431 hr MONO 25 min 25min 0min 0 min 0 min 0 min SP 8kbps 536 hr 536 hr 1 073 hr 2 147 hr 4 294hr 8 589 hr MONO 0 min 0 min 0 min 0 min 0 min 0 min LP hr hours min minutes 3 When you are going to record continuously for a long time you may have to replace the batteries with new ones in the midst of recording For details on the battery life see the next table 4 The maximum recording time varies if you record files in mixed recording mode uonewoju EUOHIPPY 107 108 Battery life When using Sony LR03 SG size AAA alkaline batteries 1 REC Mode Recording Playback through Playback using a speaker 2 pair of headphones not supplied 192kbps ST 60 hr 18 hr 45 hr 128kbps STSP 60 hr 18 hr 45 hr 48kbps MONO SP 72 hr 18 hr 45 hr 8kbps MONO LP 84 hr 18 hr 45 hr hr hours When using Sony NH AAA B2KN rechargeable batteries 1 REC Mode Recording Playback through Playback using a pair speaker 2 of headphones not supplied 192kbps ST 45 hr 12 hr 33 hr 128kbps STSP 45 hr 12 hr 33 hr 48kbps MONO SP 50 hr 12 hr 33 hr 8kbps MONO LP 60 hr 12 hr 33 hr hr hours 1 The battery life is measured in testing using methods proprietary to Sony The battery life may shorten depending on how you operate the IC recorder 2 When playing back music through the internal speake
69. in setting the clock is pressed during the clock setting mode the clock setting is canceled To set the clock use the menu To set the clock using the menu While the IC recorder is in the stop mode you can set the clock using the menu Press and hold eDISP MENU to enter the menu mode Then select Detail Menu then Date amp Time to set the clock page 78 16 To display the current date and time While the IC recorder is in the stop mode press W stop to display the current date and time for about 3 seconds 11y 12m26d 10 30am Step 5 Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window Bm PLAY STOPeENTER DISP MENU Ld You can select the language to be used for messages menus etc from 3 languages 1 Press and hold DISP MENU to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press k or PP I to select Detail Menu and then press PLAY STOP ENTER K Detail Menu Q l Ws r l e 1 3 Press k or PP I to select Language and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER papers Buap TETIERE 4 Press k or PP1 to select the language that you want to use and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER You can select the following languages English Espafiol Spanish Frangais French 5 Press W stop to exit the menu mode 17 Basic Operations Recording H Notes Before making a recording be sure to che
70. in the system standby hibernate mode Do not let your computer enter into the system standby hibernate mode while being connected to the IC recorder Save a backup copy of all of the data stored on the built in memory or the memory card and then format the built in memory ax or the memory card using the formatting function in the menu 9 page 80 3 9 Playback sound from the e No sound board is installed 2 computer is low No sound is e No speaker is built in or connected to the computer emitted from the computer The volume of the sound is turned down Turn up the volume on the computer Refer to the instruction manual of the computer The volume of WAV files can be changed and saved using the Increase Volume feature of the Microsoft Sound Recorder 117 Symptom Cause Remedy Stored files cannot be played back or edited You cannot play back files whose file format the Sound Organizer software does not support Depending on the file format you cannot use part of editorial features of the software Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software The counter or slider moves e incorrectly or noise is heard This happens when you play back files that you divided Store a file on your computer first and then add it to the IC recorder Select the saving file format that suits the IC recorder you use Operation is slow when there are many files When the total numb
71. ing cases When a memory card is removed or the IC recorder is turned off during a read or write operation When a memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise e We assume no responsibility for any loss or damage of recorded data We recommend that you save a backup copy of the important data Do not touch the terminal of a memory card with your hand or a metal object e Do not strike bend or drop a memory card Do not disassemble or modify a memory card Do not expose a memory card to water Do not use a memory card under the following conditions Locations beyond the required operating conditions including locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in the sun and or in the summer the outdoors exposed to direct sunlight or a place near a heater Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present e When using a memory card make sure to check the correct insertion direction into the memory card slot UO YEULJOJUI EUOHIPPY 103 Specifications System requirements To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software To use your computer with the Sound Organizer software see System requirements for your computer on page 92 To use your computer without the Sound Organizer software To use your computer with the IC recorder without the Sound Organizer software or to use the IC recorder as a USB mass storage dev
72. k speed is adjusted in DPC Slide the DPC SPEED CTRL switch to OFF or press SPEED to adjust the speed in DPC again page 49 You cannot divide a file e You need a certain amount of free space in the memory to divide a file 199 files have been recorded in the selected folder Q Erase some of the files page 29 or erase all the files after you store them on the other memory media or on your computer Because of the system limitations you may not be able to divide a file at the very beginning or at the very end of the file You cannot divide files other than those recorded using the IC recorder e g a file transferred from a computer The memory card is not recognized Since the memory card may contain image data or other files the memory required for creating initial folders is insufficient Use Windows Explorer Macintosh desktop or other tools to erase unwanted files or initialize the memory card on the IC recorder Switch the memory media of the IC recorder to Memory Card page 42 Remove a memory card and check the side of the memory card Then insert it with correct side and direction is displayed You have not set the clock page 15 y m d or 1 is displayed on the recording date display The date of recording will not be displayed if you recorded the file when the clock was not set Bu oouse gnou L 113 Symptom Remedy
73. ll be displayed Display of an MP3 file transferred from the computer The following folders will be displayed among the folders forwarded from a computer Folders under the MUSIC folder which contains a file when some folders have multiple levels all folders will be displayed in parallel Folders transferred to places other than under the MUSIC folder or the PODCASTS folder dayndwoy sno Buiziynq 85 A folder called No Folder If you transfer MP3 files separately those files will be displayed under this folder Display of a podcast file transferred from the computer Folders for podcast files transferred from a computer will be displayed When you transfer podcast files from your computer to the IC recorder use the supplied Sound Organizer software Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer Follow the procedures below otherwise data may be damaged 1 Make sure that the access recording and playback indicators of the IC recorder do not light 2 Perform the following operation on your computer 86 On a Windows screen left click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer Left click Eject IC RECORDER The icon and menu displayed can be different on different operating systems On a Macintosh screen drag IC RECORDER on the desktop to Trash and drop it there For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer refer to
74. low The volume is turned down completely Press VOL or to adjust the volume page 25 The recording scene is set to Voice Notes or Audio IN D Select a recording scene depending on the current situation page 32 Mic Sensitivity is set to Low 9 Set it to High efil or Medium g amp page 76 You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording e Add Overwrite is set to OFF in the menu Set Add Overwrite to Add or Overwrite page 35 37 The remaining memory capacity is insufficient The overwritten part will be deleted after the overwriting part finishes recording Therefore you can only overwrite within the remaining recording time You cannot add or overwrite a recording to a file which was not recorded using the IC recorder You cannot add or overwrite a recording to a file in a folder in the playback only area a music or podcast folder Recording is interrupted The VOR function is activated Set VOR to OFF in the menu page 38 112 Symptom Remedy When recording from other equipment the input level is too strong or not strong enough Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the X microphone jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder Playback speed is too fast or too slow The playbac
75. may damage the data If a memory card is not recognized remove it and then insert it into the IC recorder again Close the cover of the memory card slot firmly Also do not insert any liquid metal flammable or any object other than a memory card into the slot Doing so may cause fire electric shock or malfunctions aie 42 To switch the IC recorder destination to the memory card 1 Press and hold DISP MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press k or BP I to select Select Memory and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER K Select Memory J Bujlt In Memory os 3 Press k lt or PP I to select Memory Card and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Select Memory ic Select Memory is set to Built In Memory when you purchase the IC recorder If the memory card has already been formatted proceed to step 7 4 When the memory card is not formatted press K4 lt or PP I to select Detail Menu and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 5 Press IMf d or BP I to select Format and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Erase All Data will be displayed 6 Press k or BP I to select YES and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 7 Press W stop to exit the menu mode Memory card indicator is displayed To use the built in memory Select Built In Memory in step 3 To start recordi
76. n voice clearer the noise cut function Bm PLAY STOPeENTER DISP MENU NOISE CUT When you slide the NOISE CUT switch to ON in the playback mode ambient noise other than the human voice is reduced A file is played back with clear sound quality because the noise of all frequency bands including a human voice is reduced H Notes The effect of the noise cut function may be different depending on the condition of the recorded voice When you are using the built in speaker the noise cut function does not work To set the noise cut level 1 Press and hold DISP MENU in the stop or playback mode to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press K lt or PP I to select Detail Menu and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER PEC ly m N l 2 3 Press ea or PPI to select Noise Adjusting the playback Cut Level and then press B gt PLAY speed the DPC Digital STOP ENTER Pitch Control function The Noise Cut Level setting window will be displayed BI Noise Cut Level Maximum 4 Press k or PP1 to select Maximum or Medium and then press PLAY STOP ENTER Noise Cut Level MIEGS You can adjust the playback speed in a AT range from 0 50 times to 2 00 times The file is played back in natural tones by means of a digital processing function gt Noise Cut Level is set t
77. ng Select the folder and then press REC PAUSE For details on recording see page 18 Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone Microphone not supplied Se microphone jack S SS T o rem GS REC PAUSE Zx T arme BT 1 Connect an external microphone not supplied to the X microphone jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode When the recording mode is set to 128kbps STSP or 192kbps ST and a stereo microphone is used you can record sound in stereo Select Input appears in the display window If Select Input is not displayed set it in the menu page 76 2 Press If or BP I to select MIC IN and then press PLAY STOP ENTER Select Input Select Input is set to MIC IN when you purchase the IC recorder 3 Press IM stop to exit the menu mode 4 Press REC PAUSE to start recording The built in microphones are automatically cut off and the IC recorder starts recording sounds from the external microphone suoljesado Bulpsooay 19470 43 If the input level is not strong enough adjust the Mic Sensitivity setting on the IC recorder When a plug in power type microphone is connected power is automatically supplied to the microphone from the IC recorder 5 Press W stop to stop recording Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM CS10 ECM CZ10 ECM
78. nput to be recorded that is connected to 43 44 the microphone jack MIC IN Select when you record files using an external microphone Audio IN Select when you record using other equipment Continuous Play Sets the continuous playback mode 50 ON Files in one folder are played back continuously OFF A file is played back and the IC recorder stops at the beginning of the next file 76 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page Detail Menu Noise Cut Level Sets the noise cut level to use when the IC recorder plays a 49 file back which is recorded with the noise cut function Maximum The noise cut level will be more intense Medium The noise cut level will be weakened Select when you cannot catch the sound easily by setting Noise Cut Level to Maximum LED Turns the access recording and playback indicators on or off during operation ON During accessing to the memory recording or playback the indicators light or flash OFF The indicators do not light or flash even during operation H Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer the access indictors lights or flashes even if LED is set to OFF Language Sets the language to be used for messages menus etc 17 English Espa ol Spanish Fran ais French 77 uoljoun4 nus y Inogy Menu items Settings Initial setting See page Detail Date amp Time Sets th
79. nreadable characters The IC recorder cannot support or display some special characters and symbols that are entered on a computer using Windows Explorer or the Macintosh desktop The Accessing animation display does not disappear If the IC recorder is required to process excessive amount of data the animation may be displayed for an extended period of time This is not a malfunction of the IC recorder Wait until the message disappears It takes a long time to copy a file If the file size of a file is large it takes a considerable time to finish copying Wait until the copying is finished The transferred files are not e displayed The IC recorder can recognize up to 8 levels of folders transferred to the IC recorder If files are incompatible other than an MP3 mp3 file that the IC recorder supports they may not be displayed See page 105 Buroouse qnolL 115 Symptom Remedy The IC recorder is not recognized by your computer A folder file cannot be transferred from your computer Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it Do not use a USB hub or USB extension cable other than the supplied USB connecting cable Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described on page 104 Depending on the USB port position the IC recorder may not be recognized If this happens try another port The file transferred from
80. o Maximum when you purchase the IC recorder 1 Slide the DPC SPEED CTRL switch to ON suolyesodg yoeghe d 18470 5 Press W stop to exit the menu mode 2 During playback press SPEED to To cancel the noise cut function adjust the playback speed Slide the NOISE CUT switch to OFF 49 50 Decreases the speed by 0 05 times each time this button is pressed from x0 50 to x1 00 Increases the speed by 0 10 times each time this button is pressed from x1 00 to x2 00 When you press and hold each button you can change the speed continuously DPC x2 00 The playback speed is set to x0 70 when you purchase the IC recorder To resume normal playback speed Slide the DPC SPEED CTRL switch to OFF H Notes If you press SPEED when the DPC SPEED CTRL switch is set to OFF the DPC is OFF is displayed and you cannot adjust the playback speed Set the DPC SPEED CTRL switch to ON e The noise cut function page 48 does not work if the DPC SPEED CTRL switch is set to ON Selecting the playback mode lg PLAY STOP ENTER a pip ao SOL CSS t g as ld PP You can use the menu or operate buttons to select the playback mode according to the playback situations To play back all files in a folder continuously the continuous play 1 Press and hold DISP MENU in the stop or playback mode to enter the menu mo
81. ode of an additional overwrite recording is the same as the added file If 10 minutes have passed after step 5 you must start the procedure again from step 5 Starting to record automatically in response to sound the VOR function Bm PLAY STOPeENTER DISP MENU REC PAUSE You can set the VOR Voice Operated Recording function to ON to make the IC recorder start recording when the IC recorder detects sound and pause when no sound is heard eliminating recording during soundless periods 1 Press and hold DISP MENU in the stop or recording mode to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press k or BP I to select VOR and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press If or PP I to select ON and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER VOR is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder 4 Press IM stop to exit the menu mode D Press REC PAUSE VOR and appear in the display window The recording pauses when no sound is detected and PAUSE flashes When the IC recorder detects sound again the recording starts again To cancel the VOR function Set VOR to OFF in step 3 H Note The VOR function is affected by the sound around you Set Mic Sensitivity in the menu according to the recording conditions If recording is not satisfactory after you have changed the Mic Sensitivity settin
82. ones indicated on page 104 Personally constructed computers or operating systems Upgraded operating systems Multi boot environment Multi monitor environment Design and specifications IC recorder section Capacity User available capacity 2 GB eguals 2 147 483 648 bytes a portion of which is used for system management and or application files Available capacity is approximately 1 80 GB 1 932 735 283 bytes Freguency range 192kbps ST 75 Hz 20 000 Hz 128kbps STSP 75 Hz 17 000 Hz 48kbps MONO SP 75 Hz 14 000 Hz 8kbps MONO LP 75 Hz 3 500 Hz Bit rate and sampling freguencies for MP3 files Bit rate 32 kbps 320 kbps VBR Sampling freguencies 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 kHz File extension mp3 1 The playback of MP3 files recorded using the IC recorder is also supported Not all encoders are supported General Speaker Approx 28 mm 1 1 8 in dia Input Output e Microphone jack minijack stereo input for plug in power minimum input level 0 6mV e Headphone jack minijack stereo output for 8 ohms 300 ohms impedance headphones e USB connector USB Mini B jack High Speed USB compatible e Memory Stick Micro M2 microSD memory card slot uonewoju EUOHIPPY 105 Playback speed control DPC 2 00 times 0 50 times Power output 300 mW Power requirements Two LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries supplied 3 0 V DC Two NH
83. ote You cannot set the points A and B near the beginning or the end ofa file and around track marks 52 Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm I Press k or PP I to select PLAY Alarm and then press B gt PLAY STORCENTER STOP ENTER DISP MENU 4 Alarm Press K or PP I to select ON and then press B gt PLAY You can sound an alarm and start playback STOP ENTER of a selected file at a desired time You can have a file played back on a specified date once every week or at the same time every day You can set an alarm for a file 1 Select the file you want to play back with an alarm Alarm is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder 2 Enter the alarm setting mode Press and hold DISP MENU in the 3 Set the alarm date and time stop mode to enter the menu mode Press Fea or PP I to select Date The menu mode window will be a day of the week or Daily and displayed then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER suolyesado yoeghe d J8U1O 53 When you select Date Set the year month day hour and minute in sequence as described in Step 4 Setting the Clock on page 15 When you select a day of the week or Daily Press k or BP I to set the hour and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER press k or DP I to set the minute and then press PB PLAY STOP ENTER 4 Press k or PP I to select a
84. press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER When you select Divide Move amp Copy Delete or Detail Menu 68 4 Press k or PI to make the setting and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 5 Press W stop to exit the menu mode H Note If you do not press any button for 60 seconds the menu mode is automatically canceled and the window will return to the normal display To return to the previous window During menu operations press DISP MENU When the selection screen of the sub menu screen is displayed after you select Divide Move amp Copy Delete or Detail Menu press If or PP I to select Back and then press B gt PLA Y STOP ENTER to return to the main menu window To exit the menu mode Press W stop 69 uoljoun4 nus y jnogy Menu Settings Menu items Operation mode O the setting can be made the setting cannot be made Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode Scene Select O Add Overwrite VOR O Easy Search Alarm Protect Divide Divide Current Position Divide All Track Marks Back Move amp Copy Move File File Copy Back Delete Erase Track Mark Erase All Track Marks Erase All Back O O O O O O OF OJ OJ OJOJ OJ CO OF OJ OF OJ OF O Select Memory 70 Menu items Operation mode O the setting
85. r locating a desired point in a long recording Searching forward backward during playback cue review e To search forward cue Press and hold gt during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback e To search backward review Press and hold K lt during playback and release it at the point you wish to resume playback The IC recorder searches at slow speed with playback sound This is useful to check one word forward or back Then if you press and hold the button the IC recorder starts to search at higher speed When files are played back to the end of the last file e When you play back or fast play back to the end of the last file FILE END lights up for approx 5 seconds When FILE END and the playback indicator go off the IC recorder will stop at the beginning of the last file If you press and hold k while FILE END is lit the files are played back rapidly and normal playback will start at the point you release the button suoljesodo yoegheld 18440 47 48 e If the last file is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the file press and hold P to go to the end of the file and then press f d while FILE END is lit to go back to the desired point For files other than the last one go to the beginning of the next file and play backward to the desired point Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the huma
86. r with the volume level set to 14 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair check the following sections Should any problem persist after you have made these checks consult your nearest Sony dealer Please note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work Symptom Remedy Noise is heard An object such as your finger etc accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was recorded The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback The plug of the connected microphone is dirty Clean the plug The plug of the connected headphones is dirty Clean the plug Noise may be heard during recording pause of a file or VOR recording You cannot charge the e When you connect the IC recorder to a computer which is not batteries by connecting the running the batteries will not be charged IC recorder to your Even if the computer is on and the computer is in a mode of computer reduced operation standby or sleep you cannot charge the batteries USB Charge is set to OFF in the menu To charge the batteries using your computer set it to ON page 79 Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described on page 104 The IC recorder cannot be Slide the HOLD
87. rder Slide and lift the battery compartment lid insert LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries with correct polarity and close the lid If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached attach it as illustrated 12 Tips e When replacing the batteries files recorded or alarm settings are not erased even when you remove the batteries e When replacing the batteries the clock continues moving for about minute after you remove the batteries H Notes Do not use manganese batteries for this IC recorder When replacing the batteries be sure to replace both batteries with new ones Do not charge dry batteries You cannot charge the supplied LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries e When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time remove the batteries to prevent damage from battery leakage and corrosion The clock setting window appears and the year section lights when you insert batteries for the first time or when you insert batteries after the IC recorder has been without batteries for a certain period of time See Step 4 Setting the Clock on page 15 to set the date and time When using rechargeable batteries You can use NH AAA B2KN rechargeable batteries not supplied You can recharge the batteries by connecting the IC recorder to your computer or using an AC USO1AD USB AC adaptor not supplied For recharging the rechargeable batteries see the following e R
88. rder can recognize up to 400 folders You can copy up to 199 files to one folder Moreover the IC recorder can recognize up to a total of 4 095 folders and files for one memory media 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer page 86 Playing back MP3 files copied from your computer using the IC recorder 1 Press FOLDER 2 Press k or PP I to select the folder EI in which MP3 files are stored and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 3 Press k lt or BP I to select the MP3 file you want to play 4 Press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER to start playback 5 Press IM stop to stop playback The maximum playback time files when playing MP3 files using the IC recorder is as follows 48 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps 89 hr 33 hr 16 hr 15 min 25 min 40 min 1 338 files 501 files 250 files hr hours min minutes In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder H Notes e An MP3 file copied from your computer can be played back with the IC recorder Dividing a file and setting a track mark however may not be performed e If you have copied MP3 files using your computer those files may not be copied in order of transfer because of system limitations If you copy MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder one by one you can display and play back the MP3 files in copied order Display when playing back an MP3 file Press DISP MENU to check the MP3 fil
89. roSD cards are generally referred to as a memory card The M2 microSD card slot is referred to as the memory card slot Due to the file system specifications of the IC recorder you can record and play back a file smaller than 500 MB using a memory card You can record up to 4 074 files on an M2 media H Note Operations of all types of compatible memory cards are not guaranteed To insert a memory card Before recording be sure to copy all the data stored on the memory card to your computer and format the memory card on the IC recorder page 80 so it contains no data 1 Open the cover of the memory card slot in the stop mode 2 Insert an M2 or microSD card in the direction shown in the illustration on page 40 securely to the end of the slot until it clicks into place Then close the cover To remove a memory card Push the memory card into the slot When it pops out remove it from the memory card slot Structure of folders and files 5 folders are created in a memory card in addition to those in the built in memory The structure of folders and files is somewhat different from that of the built in memory page 84 H Notes e Do not insert or remove a memory card during recording playback formatting Doing so may cause a malfunction of the IC recorder suoljesodo Bulpsooay J6U1O Do not remove a memory card while the Accessing animation appears in the display window Doing so
90. ry Card A memory card was inserted during recording or playback Remove the memory card and insert it while the IC recorder is in the stop mode Set Date amp Time Set the clock otherwise you cannot set the alarm Track Marks are Full e You can set up to 98 track marks for a file Cancel unwanted track marks page 62 No File The selected folder does not have any files You cannot move a file or set the alarm etc because of this No Track Marks e There are no track marks when you attempt to erase a track mark or track marks or divide a file at all the track mark positions Low Battery Level You cannot format the memory or erase all the files in a folder because of insufficient battery power Replace the old LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries with new ones page 12 Or charge the rechargeable batteries or replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones Already Set You set the alarm to play back a file at a date and time previously set on another file Change the alarm setting 120 Message Cause Remedy Past Date Time You set the alarm when the time has already passed Check it and set the appropriate date and time page 53 File Protected The selected file is protected or is a Read only file You cannot erase it Cancel the protection on the IC recorder or cancel Read only on your computer to edit the file using the IC recorder page 67 DPC is OFF
91. s move a little Depending on the files the set positions may move The remaining recording You need a certain amount of free space for a file management area to time becomes shorter when you divide a file divide a file therefore the remaining recording time will be shortened 123 Display Window Guide Display when stopped 1 Newly arriving podcast indicator 2 Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set in a file 3 Folder information indicator Q A folder where you can record a file G A folder for playback only S A folder for podcast files 4 Folder name indicator 5 File information indicator You can switch the file information display in order by pressing DISP MENU briefly Elapsed time 9 124 10 Remaining time gt Recording date and time 9 File name 9 Title 9 Artist name D File name Ja Title 2 Artist name during playback only Protect indicator Appears when the protection is set for a file File location indicator The selected file number is displayed in the numerator and the total number of files in the folder is displayed in the denominator Track mark indicator Displays the track mark number just before the current position Appears when a track mark is set for a file LCF Low Cut Filter indicator Appears when LCF Low Cut is set to ON in the menu Recording mode indica
92. s pressed OFF The VOR function does not work 722 Menu items Settings Initial setting See page Easy Search Sets the easy search function 47 ON You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing PP and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing l4 This function is useful when attempting to locate desired point in a long recording OFF The easy search function does not work When you press PP i or F a file will be moved forward or backward Alarm Sets the alarm 53 ON The alarm function is effective Set the date time or day of the week or choose daily for playback and set the following alarm pattern Beep amp Play The selected file is played back after the alarm sounds Beep Only the alarm sounds Play Only the selected file is played back OFF The alarm function is canceled Protect Protects the selected file to prevent the file from being 67 erased divided or being moved ON The protect function is activated OFF The protect function is canceled Divide Divide Current Position Divides a file into two 64 YES A file will be divided into two NO Division is not executed 73 uoljoun4 nus y Inogy Menu items Settings Initial setting See page Divide Divide All Track Marks Divides a file at all the track mark positions 65 YES The track mark division is executed NO The track mark division is not executed Move
93. starts from that point One hour after you pause recording recording pause is automatically released and the IC recorder enters the stop mode Tips e Files recorded using this IC recorder will be recorded as MP3 files You can record up to 199 files in each folder You can make new folders or erase unwanted folders using the supplied Sound Organizer software page 91 Remaining memory indicator During recording the remaining memory indicator decreases one by one When the remaining time of recording reaches 10 minutes the last one of the indicator flashes When the remaining time reaches minute the display will be changed automatically to the remaining time display and the remaining recording time display will also flash To continue recording first erase some of the files 22 TTT Tat Ti I a gt RemainDhOOm50s The remaining NEU Al time Mashing To record according to each recording situation scene selection According to various recording scene you can change the recording items such as REC Mode page 75 Mic Sensitivity page 76 etc to the recommended settings in bulk For details on scene selection see page 32 suolyesedo oiseg 23 Listening Starting playback 1 Slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch towards the center to release the IC recorder from the HOLD status page 11 The stop mode window appears sar 1 2 Select the file you want to play pa
94. ter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press K lt or PP I to select Add Overwrite and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER K Add Overwrite J ll OFF Tee tis suoljesado Bulpsooay 194 0 37 3 Press k or PP I to select Overwrite and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER Add Overwrite J Overwrite M qi Ha LIN Add Overwrite is set to OFF when you purchase the IC recorder 4 Press W stop to exit the menu mode 5 When the file to be added is played back press REC PAUSE at the position where you want to overwrite the file Overwrite REC will be displayed For details on playback see page 24 6 While Overwrite REC is displayed press REC PAUSE The recording indicator will turn red Then recording starts 7 Press W stop to stop recording H Notes You cannot add an overwrite recording to an MP3 file when the file has reached the maximum size limit 500 MB However 38 you can add an overwrite recording to a file even if the file has reached the maximum size limit when the beginning of the point to the overwritten has not reached the maximum size limit You cannot add an overwrite recording to an MP3 file which was not recorded using the IC recorder Moreover when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software adding an overwrite recording to the files may not be possible The REC M
95. th Sound Organizer to perform voice recognition for a file and convert the voice to text 92 System requirements for your computer The following shows the system requirements for using Sound Organizer Operating systems Windows 7 Ultimate e Windows 7 Professional e Windows 7 Home Premium e Windows 7 Starter 32 bit version e Windows Vista Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher e Windows Vista Business Service Pack 2 or higher e Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher e Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher e Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher e Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher e Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher e Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher Pre installed H Notes e Operation is not guaranteed if any operating system other than those indicated listed above is used 64 bit versions of Windows XP are not supported IBM PC AT or compatible CPU Windows XP Pentium III processor of 500 MHz or faster Windows Vista Pentium III processor of 800 MHz or faster Windows 7 Pentium III processor of 1 GHz or faster e Memory Windows XP At least 256 MB Windows Vista At least 512 MB In the case of Windows Vista Ultimate Business Home Premium at least 1 GB is recommended Windows 7 At least 1 GB 32 bit version At least 2 GB 64 bit version Free hard disk space At least 400 MB is reguired
96. the operating instructions supplied with your computer 3 Disconnect the USB connecting cable connected to the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer page 81 2 Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer Drag and drop the files or folders you want to copy from IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD to the local disk on your computer To copy a file or folder drag and drop Click and hold drag and then drop 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer page 86 dayndwoy sno Buiziynn 87 Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back A L EEEESI ESEESE 9 You can copy MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder by dragging and dropping them and you can play them back using the IC recorder Copying an MP3 file from your computer to the IC recorder drag and drop 1 Connect the IC recorder to your computer page 81 2 Copy the folder in which the MP3 files are stored to the IC recorder On a Windows screen using Explorer or on a Macintosh screen using Finder drag and drop the folder containing the MP3 88 files onto IC RECORDER or MEMORY CARD The IC reco
97. to enter the menu mode The menu mode window will be displayed 2 Press k or PP I to select Scene Select and then press B gt PLAY STOP ENTER 32 The Scene Select window will be displayed f Scene Select J Meeting o ae VIN N 3 Press K lt or PP I to select a scene you want and then press PLA Y STOP ENTER Scene Select g li so N 4 2 l N The indicator corresponding to the selected scene is displayed 4 Press W stop to exit the menu mode CIFOLDEROS 0h00m00s Lv 25 ie Gi _ __ Selected scene si Meeting aX To record in a variety of situations such as recording in a conference room Voice Notes C To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth Interview To record human voice at a distance of 1 to 2 meters 40 to 80 in Lecture 32 To record a wide range of sound such as a lecture in a classroom or a chorus lesson Audio IN To record from external eguipment such as a portable CD MD player or a tape recorder connected to the IC recorder via an audio output connector stereo mini jack Also used for dubbing H Notes You cannot set a scene during recording e When 60 seconds have passed without any operation after the Scene Select window appeared the stop mode window will be displayed Tips for better recording There are ways of making be
98. to exit the menu mode 5 When the file to be added is played back press REC PAUSE Add REC will be displayed For details on playback see page 24 6 While Add REC is displayed press REC PAUSE The recording indicator will turn red Then recording starts 7 Press W stop to stop recording H Notes You cannot add a recording when the file has reached the maximum size limit 500 MB You cannot add a recording to an MP3 file that was not recorded using the IC recorder Moreover when you edit files using the supplied Sound Organizer software adding a recording to the files may not be possible The REC Mode of an additional recording is the same as the added file If 10 minutes have passed after step 5 you must start the procedure again from step 5 Adding an overwrite recording during playback al B PLAY STOP ENTER DISP MENU REC PAUSE m f _ktd PPL When Add Overwrite in the menu is set to Overwrite you can add an overwrite recording after a selected point in a recorded file The part of the file after the selected point is erased The starting point of an overwrite recording v File 2 File 3 File 4 The erased part of File 2 x TI File 2 File 3 File 4 A Added overwrite recording in File 2 Select the file to which you want to add an overwrite recording first 1 Press and hold DISP MENU in the stop mode to en
99. to previous files Press K lt repeatedly During the stop mode keep the button pressed to go back the files continuously 3 skip to the next file Press P once 2 skip to the succeeding files Press PH repeatedly During the stop mode keep the button pressed to skip the files continuously 3 1 When a track mark is set the IC recorder goes backward or forward to the track mark before or after the current point page 61 2 These operations are for when Easy Search is set to OFF page 47 3 In the continuous searching mode the IC recorder does not locate track marks suolyesedo oiseg About the display 1 Folder information The recordable area and the playback only area of folders stored on the IC recorder are managed separately and can be distinguished by its folder indicator Q voice Recordable folder This is the area used to manage files recorded with the IC recorder FOLDERO1 FOLDEROS music Playback only folder This is the area used to manage MP3 files transferred from your computer 27 S podcast Playback only folder This is the area used to manage podcast files transferred from your computer Only the C3 voice folders will be displayed when you purchase the IC recorder The music folders and the podcast folders will be displayed when you transfer files from your computer page 88 92 2 File information Press DISP MENU briefly to switch
100. tor 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer Follow the procedures below otherwise when the IC recorder contains data files the files may be damaged or become unplayable Make sure that the access recording and playback indicators do not light Perform the following operation on your computer On a Windows screen left click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer to Left click Eject IC RECORDER The icon and menu displayed can be different on different operating systems On a Macintosh screen drag IC RECORDER on the desktop to Trash and drop it there For details on disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer Disconnect the USB connecting cable connected to the IC recorder from the USB port of the computer H Notes During charging the IC recorder may become warmed which is not a malfunction You cannot charge batteries while the computer is in system standby hibernate mode 97 uonewoju EUOHIPPY e If the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation charging has not been done properly See Troubleshooting on page 109 You cannot charge the supplied LRO3 size AAA alkaline batteries e If USB Charge in the menu is set to OFF set it to ON before starting to charge 98 Using a USB AC Adaptor USB connector of the IC recorder
101. tor Displays the recording mode set in the menu when the IC recorder is in the stop mode and displays the current 11 recording mode when the IC recorder is in the playback or recording mode ST Stereo recording mode 192kbps STSP Stereo standard play recording mode 128kbps SP Monaural standard play recording mode 48kbps MONO LP Monaural long play recording mode 8kbps MONO Scene select indicator Displays the currently selected scene used for recording Appears when a scene is set 3X Meeting Voice Notes Interview 32 Lecture Audio IN Microphone sensitivity indicator Ail High Ai Medium A Low Memory card indicator When Memory Card is selected as Select Memory the indicator is displayed When Built In Memory is selected no indicator is displayed 14 Remaining memory indicator Displays the remaining memory and decreases one by one during recording Battery indicator Bu oouse gnou 125 Display when recording 1h25m25s 16 Recording progress animation display Displays the progress of a recording in animation 17 Recording indicator Appears while the IC recorder is recording 18 VOR recording indicator Appears when VOR is set to ON in the menu 126 Display during playback ve Playback mode indicator l Appears when one file is played back repeatedl
102. tter recordings other than using scene selection Recording at a meeting By opening the stand on the rear and placing the IC recorder at a more upright position on a table you can record with clear low noise sound without vibration noise from the desk suoljesado Bulpsooay 194 0 33 Recording a voice note By placing the IC recorder close to one side of your mouth you can prevent breathing on the built in microphones and record with clear sound Built in microphones Recording an interview Place the IC recorder so that the built in microphones face the interviewee Recording a music performance By attaching a tripod not supplied or opening the stand on the rear and placing 34 the IC recorder at a more upright angle on a table you can adjust the angle of the IC recorder and the built in microphones more precisely When recording a chorus or piano performance for example place the IC recorder on a table approximately 2 to 3 meters 80 to 120 in from the performer s Set up the IC recorder with the display window facing up and with the built in microphones pointing towards the sound source Scene Select settings For details on the menu items and settings see pages 72 through 76 Meeting Voice Interview N Notes p 2 VOR OFF OFF OFF REC Mode 192kbps 128kbps 192kbps ST STSP ST Mic Medium Low Medium Sensitivity 1 A A LCF Low O
103. y S A B Appears when a specified A B period is played back repeatedly x0 50 to x2 00 DPC playback ALARM Alarm playback 20 EASY S Easy search indicator Appears when Easy Search is set to ON in the menu Display in the HOLD status HOLD HOLD indicator Appears when the IC recorder is in the HOLD status to prevent unintentional operations To release the HOLD status slide the HOLD POWER ON OFF switch towards the center page 11 Buroouse qnolL 127 Index A AFB TEET sencera ii 51 Adding a recording eeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 35 Adding an overwrite recording 37 B Battery indicator s s s 13 Battery life ie i Be hci ke 108 Built in microphones 0cc as 19 C Changing the Scene Select Setting S nuenean aea 32 70 72 Connecting the IC recorder to your COMPUTE isasijausoiasans sed b tras s kt sttskos as t ss 81 Continuous Play eeeeeeeeee 50 71 76 Copying a file to the other memory 58 70 74 Copying files to your computer 87 Copying MP3 files to the IC recorder spp sete a K ardas 88 Guess asas 47 128 D Display during playback 00 0 27 Display the current date and time 16 Dividing a file at all the track mark positions 4 s scssssssasesssdesssasersssssessece 65 70 74 Dividing a file at the current POSION pastas satitksttis skat s 64 70 73 DPC Digital Pitch Control iai

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