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Sony ICD-AX412 Operating Instructions Manual

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4-265-821-11(2)
IC Recorder
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Operating Instructions
Other Recording Operations
Other Playback Operations
Editing Files
About the Menu Function
Utilizing Your Computer
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Index
© 2011 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
ICD-AX412

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  • Page 1 4-265-821-11(2) IC Recorder Getting Started Basic Operations Operating Instructions Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting Index © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China ICD-AX412...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    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. __________________________________...

  • Page 3: Notice For Users

    • 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/ downloading or damaged data due to problems of the IC recorder or computer.
  • Page 4 SD-3C, LLC. • “Memory Stick Micro,” “M2” and trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • “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...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package ...8 Index to parts and controls ...9 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) ...11 Step 2: Preparing a Power Source ...12 When to replace/charge the batteries ...13 Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On ...14 Turning the power on ...14 Turning the power off ...14 Step 4: Setting the Clock ...15...
  • Page 6 Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback 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) function ...49 Selecting the playback mode ...50 Playing Back a File at a Desired Time...
  • Page 7 Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software ...91 What you can do using Sound Organizer ...91 System requirements for your computer ...92 Installing Sound Organizer ...93 The Sound Organizer window ...95 Additional Information Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer ...96 Using a USB AC Adaptor ...99 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet ...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    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 a computer, make sure to use the supplied USB connecting cable.

  • Page 9: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Front A Built-in microphones (stereo) B Access indicator C Display window D •DISP–MENU button E FOLDER button PLAY/STOP•ENTER* (playback indicator) G SPEED+/– button H – (review/fast backward), (cue/fast forward) buttons I Speaker J m (microphone) jack* K i (headphone) jack* L ERASE button M VOL (volume) –/+*...
  • Page 10 Rear T Stand You can open the stand and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table. U Battery compartment (USB) connector W M2™/microSD memory card slot X HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch Y Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.)

  • Page 11: Preventing Unintentional Operations (Hold)

    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 Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “HOLD.” “HOLD”...

  • Page 12: Step 2: Preparing A Power Source

    Step 2: Preparing a Power Source Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. If the battery compartment lid is accidentally detached, attach it as illustrated.

  • Page 13: When To Replace/Charge The Batteries

    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-U501AD USB AC adaptor (not supplied). For recharging the rechargeable batteries, see the following: •...

  • Page 14: Step 3: Turning The Ic Recorder On

    Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on Slide the HOLD•POWER 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”...

  • Page 15: Step 4: Setting The Clock

    Step 4: Setting the Clock N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > 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&Time”...
  • Page 16 When you use the IC recorder for the first time or when no file is recorded, the following window may be displayed. Current folder Elapsed time Current file number/ the total number of files in the folder P Notes • If you do not press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER within 1 minute of entering the clock setting data, the clock setting mode is canceled and the stop mode window will...

  • Page 17: Step 5: Setting The Language To Be Used In The Display Window

    Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, etc. from 3 languages. Press and hold •DISP–MENU to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be sure to check 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. Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 46).
  • Page 19 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the direction of the source to be recorded. You can open the stand on the rear and set the IC recorder at a more upright angle when recording on a table. When the stand is accidently detached, attach it as illustrated.
  • Page 20 Press REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. The recording indicator lights in red. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 77), the indicator does not light.) You do not need to press and hold while recording. The new file will be automatically recorded after the last recorded file.

  • Page 21: To Stop Recording

    To stop recording Press (stop). 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...

  • Page 22: Other Operations

    Other operations Press z REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the recording indicator pause recording* flashes in red and “PAUSE” begins to flash in the display window. release pause and Press z REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press x resume recording Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.
  • Page 23 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. The remaining time Flashing...

  • Page 24: Listening

    Listening Starting playback 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. Select the file you want to play (page 25). Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Playback will start soon, and the playback indicator will light in green.
  • Page 25 Press VOL –/+ to adjust the volume. To stop playback Press (stop). To select a folder and a file Press FOLDER to display the folder selection window. Current folder Current file number/the total number of files in the folder VOL –/+ FOLDER...
  • Page 26 Press – + to select a folder. > When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available ( Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Press – > + to select a file. Press + to select a file with a larger number. >...
  • Page 27 Other operations stop at the current position Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER again. (Playback Pause function) go back to the beginning of Press the current file go back to previous files Press pressed to go back the files continuously.* skip to the next file Press >...
  • Page 28 (podcast): Playback-only folder. This is the area used to manage podcast files transferred from your computer. Only the (voice) folders will be displayed when you purchase the IC recorder. The (music) folders and the from your computer (page 88, 92). B File information Press •DISP–MENU briefly to switch and check the file information.

  • Page 29: Erasing

    Erasing P Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Selecting a file and erasing it 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. Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode (page 25).
  • Page 30 Press – + to select “YES.” > Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. The “Erasing...” animation appears in the display window and the selected file will be erased. When a file is erased, the remaining files will advance so that there will be no space between files. The 11th file has been erased and the following files have had their numbers reduced by 1.
  • Page 31 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”...

  • Page 32: Other Recording Operations

    Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation N 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.

  • Page 33: Tips For Better Recording

    Meeting ( To record in a variety of situations, such as recording in a conference room. Voice To record dictation with a Notes( microphone in front of your mouth. Interview( To record human voice at a distance of 1 to 2 meters (40 to 80 in.).
  • Page 34 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.

  • Page 35: Adding A Recording To A Previously Recorded File

    Scene Select settings For details on the menu items and settings, see pages 72 through 76. Meeting Voice Notes REC Mode 192kbps 128kbps (ST) (STSP) Medium Sensitivity LCF(Low Cut) Select Input MIC IN MIC IN Lecture Audio IN REC Mode 192kbps (ST) 192kbps (ST) Medium Sensitivity...
  • Page 36 During playback of file 3 File 3 File 4 After adding a recording File 3 Added recording Select the file to which you want to add a recording first. Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.

  • Page 37: Adding An Overwrite Recording During Playback

    • 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 N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU z REC/PAUSE...

  • Page 38: Starting To Record Automatically In Response To Sound - The Vor Function

    Press – + to select > “Overwrite,” and then press STOP•ENTER. “Add/Overwrite” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. When the file to be added is played back, press REC/PAUSE at the position where you want to overwrite the file.
  • Page 39 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. Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop or recording mode to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 40: Recording On A Memory Card

    IC recorder facing toward you. Supplier SONY Toshiba Panasonic SanDisk a : Operation tested –: Operation not tested As of January 2011 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB —...
  • Page 41 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 microSD cards are generally referred to as a “memory card.” The M2™/microSD card slot is referred to as the “memory card slot.”...
  • Page 42 To switch the IC recorder destination to the memory card Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press – > + to select “Select Memory,” and then press STOP•ENTER.

  • Page 43: Recording Via Other Devices

    Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone Microphone (not supplied) m (microphone) jack N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER z REC/PAUSE – . , > Connect an external microphone (not supplied) to the m (microphone) jack when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. When the recording mode is set to “128kbps”...

  • Page 44: Recording From Other Equipment

    IC recorder. Press (stop) to stop recording. Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-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...
  • Page 45 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.

  • Page 46: Operation During Recording

    Operation during Recording Monitoring the recording i (headphone) jack VOL –/+ If you connect a pair of headphones (not supplied) to the i (headphone) jack, you can monitor the recording. You can adjust the monitoring volume by pressing VOL –/+, but the recording level is fixed. P Note When the cord of the headphones touches the IC recorder while you are monitoring the...

  • Page 47: Other Playback Operations

    Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with a pair of headphones: Connect a pair of headphones (not supplied) to the (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected.

  • Page 48: Reducing Noise In The Playback Sound And Making The Human Voice Clearer - The Noise Cut Function

    • If the last file is long and you wish to start playback at a later part of the file, press and hold >+ to go to the end of the file, and – then press . while “FILE END” is lit to go back to the desired point.

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Playback Speed - The Dpc (Digital Pitch Control) Function

    Press – + to select “Noise > Cut Level,” and then press STOP•ENTER. The “Noise Cut Level” setting window will be displayed. Press – + to select > “Maximum” or “Medium,” and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. “Noise Cut Level” is set to “Maximum” when you purchase the IC recorder.

  • Page 50: Selecting The Playback Mode

    –: Decreases the speed by 0.05 times each time this button is pressed (from ×0.50 to ×1.00). +: Increases the speed by 0.10 times each time this button is pressed (from ×1.00 to ×2.00). When you press and hold each button, you can change the speed continuously.
  • Page 51 Press – + to select > “Continuous Play,” and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Press – + to select “ON,” and > then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. “Continuous Play” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. To resume normal playback mode –...
  • Page 52 To resume normal playback: Press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. To stop A-B repeat playback: Press (stop). To change the segment specified for A-B repeat playback: During A-B repeat playback, press (repeat) A-B again to specify a new starting point A. Then specify a new finishing point B, as in step 2.

  • Page 53: Playing Back A File At A Desired Time With An Alarm

    Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > You can sound an alarm and start playback 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.
  • Page 54 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 – > and then press STOP•ENTER, press –...
  • Page 55 selected file will be played back using the selected alarm pattern. When the playback ends, the IC recorder will stop automatically. (When the alarm pattern is set to “Beep&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...

  • Page 56: Playback Via Other Devices

    Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment Tape recorder, mini disc recorder, etc. i (headphone) jack N 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. Connect the i (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the external input terminal of other equipment using a...

  • Page 57: Editing Files

    Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > Select the file you want to move. Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.

  • Page 58: Copying A File To The Other Memory

    When you move a file to another folder, the original file in the previous folder will be erased. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. To cancel moving the file Press (stop) before step 5. P Notes • You cannot move podcast files. •...

  • Page 59: Erasing All Files In A Folder

    Press – + to select “File > Copy,” and then press STOP•ENTER. “Copy to Memory Card”or “Copy to Built-In Memory” appears and the folder selection window is displayed. Press – + to select the folder > that you want to copy the file into, and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER.
  • Page 60 P Note If the selected folder contains a protected file (page 67), you cannot erase the protected file in that folder. Select the folder containing the files you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop mode. Press and hold •DISP–MENU to enter the menu mode.

  • Page 61: Using A Track Mark

    Using a Track Mark Adding a track mark N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER – . , > T-MARK 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.

  • Page 62: Erasing A Track Mark

    Erasing a track mark N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > Stop at a position after the track mark you want to erase. Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.

  • Page 63: Erasing All The Track Marks In The Selected File At One Time

    To cancel erasing Select “NO” in step 5, and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > Select a file from which you want to erase the track marks.

  • Page 64: Dividing A File

    Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position N PLAY/ STOP•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.

  • Page 65: Dividing A File At All The Track Mark Positions

    Press – + to select “YES,” > and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The “Dividing...” animation appears, and the divided files will be suffixed with a sequential number (“_1” for the original file, and “_2” for the new file). File 1 File 2 A file is divided.
  • Page 66 Press – + to select “Divide,” > and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Press – + to select “Divide > All Track Marks,” and then press PLAY/STOP•ENTER. “Divide All Track Marks?” will be displayed. Press – + to select “YES,” and >...

  • Page 67: Protecting A File

    Protecting a File N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > To prevent a file from being accidentally erased or edited, you can protect an important file. A protected file is marked with the (protect) indicator and is regarded as a read-only file you cannot erase or edit.

  • Page 68: About The Menu Function

    About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU – . , > Press and hold •DISP–MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. Press – + to select the menu >...
  • Page 69 Press – + to make the setting, > and then press PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Press (stop) to exit the menu mode. P 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–...

  • Page 70: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Menu items Scene Select Add/Overwrite Easy Search Alarm Protect Divide Divide Current Position Divide All Track Marks [Back] Move & Copy Move File File Copy [Back] Delete Erase Track Mark Erase All Track Marks Erase All [Back] Select Memory Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode...
  • Page 71 Menu items Detail Menu REC Mode Mic Sensitivity LCF(Low Cut) Select Input Continuous Play Noise Cut Level Language Date&Time Time Display Beep USB Charge Auto Power Off Format [Back] Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode —...
  • Page 72 Menu items Scene Select Add/Overwrite Settings (*: Initial setting) Allows you to choose a recording scene item for each situation as follows: Meeting ( Interview ( ), Lecture ( ), Audio IN ( When you choose a scene, the following recording items are automatically set to their optimum settings for recording situations:“REC Mode”...
  • Page 73 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Easy Search Sets the easy search function. You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing > – desired point in a long recording. OFF*: The easy search function does not work. When you press >...
  • Page 74 Menu items Divide Divide All Track Marks Move & Move File Copy File Copy Delete Erase Track Mark Erase All Track Marks Erase All Settings (*: Initial setting) Divides a file at all the track mark positions. YES: The track mark division is executed. The track mark division is not executed.
  • Page 75 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) 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 selected.
  • Page 76 Menu items Detail Mic Sensitivity Menu LCF(Low Cut) Select Input Continuous Play Sets the continuous playback mode. Settings (*: Initial setting) 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 “...
  • Page 77 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail Noise Cut Level Sets the noise cut level to use when the IC recorder plays a file back which is recorded with the noise cut function. Menu Maximum*: The noise cut level will be more intense. Medium: The noise cut level will be weakened.
  • Page 78 Menu items Detail Date&Time Menu Time Display Settings (*: Initial setting) Sets the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time. 1Press and hold •DISP–MENU to enter the menu mode. Select “Detail Menu,” then “Date&Time.” 2Press – . or > + to select “Auto(Synchronizing)” or “Manual,”...
  • Page 79 Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail Beep Sets whether a beep will be heard or not. ON*: Menu A beep will sound to indicate that an operation has been accepted or an error has occurred. OFF: No beep sound will be heard. P Note The alarm sounds even if you set “Beep”...
  • Page 80 Menu items Detail Auto Power Off If the IC recorder is on and left for the period you have set, Menu Format Settings (*: Initial setting) the IC recorder turns off automatically. 5min: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx. 5 minutes. 10min*: The IC recorder will be turned off after approx.

  • Page 81: Utilizing Your Computer

    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...

  • Page 82: Structure Of Folders And Files

    To exchange files between the IC recorder and your computer, connect the IC recorder to your computer. Connect the (USB) connector of the IC recorder with the USB port of your running computer with the supplied USB connecting cable inserted into the connectors securely until each plug stops to the end.
  • Page 83 Built-in memory “IC RECORDER” Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE* FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC J-POP* PODCASTS NEWS* Conversation When a file is transferred directly under the VOICE folder, the IC recorder recognizes and handles it as a file transferred from the computer.
  • Page 84 VOICE FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC J-POP PODCASTS NEWS Conversation microSD card “MEMORY CARD” PRIVATE Sony Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC J-POP PODCASTS NEWS Conversation...
  • Page 85 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: Folder for files recorded using the...

  • Page 86: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From Your Computer

    • 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.

  • Page 87: Copying Files From The Ic Recorder To Your 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. Connect the IC recorder to your computer (page 81). Copy files or folders you want to transfer to your computer.

  • Page 88: Copying Mp3 Files From Your Computer To The Ic Recorder And Playing Them Back

    Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back 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)
  • Page 89 Press (stop) to stop playback. The maximum playback time (files*), when playing MP3 files using the IC recorder, is as follows. 48 kbps 128 kbps 89 hr. 33 hr. 15 min. 25 min. (1,338 files) (501 files) (hr.: hours/min.: minutes) * In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder.

  • Page 90: Using The Ic Recorder As Usb Memory

    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.

  • Page 91: Using The Supplied Sound Organizer Software

    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.

  • Page 92: System Requirements For Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 93: Installing Sound Organizer

    P Notes • 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...
  • Page 94 • 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.

  • Page 95: The Sound Organizer Window

    The Sound Organizer window A Help Displays the help of Sound Organizer. For details on each operation, refer to these help files. B 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.

  • Page 96: Additional Information

    Additional Information Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer You can charge NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied) by connecting the IC recorder to your computer. Connect the IC recorder to a running computer, and charge the batteries until the battery indicator indicates “ It takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes to fully charge exhausted batteries.* You can also charge the batteries by using...
  • Page 97 Computer To USB port of your computer IC recorder (USB) connector USB connecting cable While the batteries are charging, “Connecting” and the battery indicator in an animation are displayed. Battery indicator 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.
  • Page 98 • 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 LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries. • If “USB Charge” in the menu is set to “OFF,”...

  • Page 99: Using A Usb Ac Adaptor

    Using a USB AC Adaptor USB connector of the IC recorder 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.

  • Page 100: Disconnecting The Ic Recorder From The Ac Outlet

    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. If you are recording or playing back a file, press (stop) to put the IC recorder into the stop mode.

  • Page 101: Precautions

    Precautions On power Operate the unit only on 3.0 V or 2.4 V DC. Use two LR03 (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 •...
  • Page 102 • 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.
  • Page 103 • Do not touch the terminal of a memory card with your hand or a metal object. • 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. •...

  • Page 104: Specifications

    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 device, your computer must meet the...

  • Page 105: Design And Specifications

    • 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 –...
  • Page 106 Playback speed control (DPC) 2.00 times - 0.50 times Power output 300 mW Power requirements Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (supplied): 3.0 V DC Two NH-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.
  • Page 107 Maximum recording time The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. REC Mode Recording scene 192kbps Meeting( (ST) Interview( Lecture( Audio IN( 128kbps Voice (STSP) Notes( 48kbps — (MONO) (SP) 8kbps — (MONO) (LP) 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.

  • Page 108: Battery Life

    48kbps(MONO)(SP) 8kbps(MONO)(LP) 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. When playing back music through the internal speaker with the volume level set to 14...

  • Page 109: 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.
  • Page 110 Symptom The IC recorder cannot be turned on. The IC recorder is powered off automatically. The IC recorder does not operate correctly. The charging indicator is not displayed or disappears in the middle of charging. It takes a long time for the IC recorder to start.
  • Page 111 Symptom Remedy The IC recorder does not • You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the operate. 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.
  • Page 112 Symptom The “File Full” message is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. You cannot record a file. The playback volume is low. • The volume is turned down completely. Press VOL – or + to You cannot add a recording or an overwrite recording.
  • Page 113 Symptom Remedy When recording from other • Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the equipment, the input level is too strong or not strong enough. Playback speed is too fast or • The playback speed is adjusted in DPC. Slide the too slow.
  • Page 114 Symptom There are fewer menu items displayed in the menu mode. The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied Sound Organizer software. The battery life is short. There is no battery power remaining after you have left the batteries inserted for long time without using the IC...
  • Page 115 Symptom Remedy The battery life of the • You are using the rechargeable batteries in an environment with a rechargeable batteries is short. • The IC recorder has not been used for a certain time. Charge and • Replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones. •...
  • Page 116 Symptom The IC recorder is not recognized by your computer. A folder/file cannot be transferred from your computer. The file transferred from your computer cannot be played back. The computer cannot start. Remedy • Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it. •...

  • Page 117: Sound Organizer

    Sound Organizer Refer to the help files of the Sound Organizer software, too. Symptom Cause/Remedy The Sound Organizer • The free disk or memory space on the computer is too small. software cannot be installed. • You are trying to install the software into the operating system •...
  • Page 118 Symptom Stored files cannot be played back or edited. The counter or slider moves incorrectly, or noise is heard. Operation is slow when there are many files. Display does not work during saving, adding, or deleting of files. The software ‘hangs’ when the Sound Organizer software starts up.

  • Page 119: Message List

    Message List Message Cause/Remedy HOLD • All the button operations are disabled because the IC recorder is in Low Battery • The batteries are exhausted. Replace the old LR03 (size AAA) Memory Card Error • An error occurred while a memory card was being inserted into Memory Card Not Supported •...
  • Page 120 Message File Damaged Format Error Process Error Stop and Reinsert Memory Card Set Date&Time Track Marks are Full No File No Track Marks Low Battery Level Already Set Cause/Remedy • You cannot play back or edit files, because the data of the selected file is damaged.
  • Page 121 Message Cause/Remedy Past Date/Time • You set the alarm when the time has already passed. Check it and File Protected • The selected file is protected or is a “Read only” file. You cannot DPC is OFF • The DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch is set to “OFF,” and you cannot Set Add/Overwrite •...
  • Page 122 Message Cannot Divide - Max 199 Files Same File Name Exists No Memory Card New File Erased-too near Track Marks • When there is a track mark set within 0.5 seconds from the No operation with Memory Card Change Folder System Error Cause/Remedy •...

  • Page 123: System Limitations

    System Limitations There are some system limitations of the IC recorder. Troubles as mentioned below are not malfunctions of the IC recorder. Symptom Cause/Remedy You cannot record files • If you record files in a mixture of the recording modes, the recordable up to the maximum time varies from the maximum recording time of the highest recording recording time.

  • Page 124: Display Window Guide

    Display Window Guide Display when stopped A Newly arriving podcast indicator B Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set in a file. C Folder information indicator : A folder where you can record a file : A folder for playback only : A folder for podcast files D Folder name indicator E File information indicator...
  • Page 125 recording mode when the IC recorder is in the playback or recording mode: ST: Stereo recording mode ( STSP: Stereo standard play recording mode (128kbps) SP: Monaural standard play recording mode (48kbps(MONO)) LP: Monaural long play recording mode (8kbps(MONO)) K Scene select indicator Displays the currently selected scene used for recording.
  • Page 126 Display when recording P Recording progress animation display Displays the progress of a recording in animation. Q Recording indicator Appears while the IC recorder is recording. R VOR recording indicator Appears when “VOR” is set to “ON” in the menu. Display during playback S Playback mode indicator 1:Appears when one file is played...
  • Page 127 Display in the HOLD status U 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).

  • Page 128: Index

    Index A-B repeat ...51 Adding a recording ...35 Adding an overwrite recording ...37 Adjusting the volume ...25, 46 Alarm ...53, 70, 73 Alkaline batteries ... 12, 108 Battery indicator ...13 Battery life ... 108 Built-in microphones ...19 Changing the Scene Select settings ...32, 70, 72 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer ...81...
  • Page 129 Index to parts and controls Display window ... 124 Front ...9 Rear ...10 Input selection ...43, 45, 71, 76 Inserting batteries ...12 Maintenance ...102 Memory card ... 40, 102 Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) ...40, 84 Menu Add/Overwrite ...70, 72 Alarm ...70, 73 Auto Power Off ...71, 80 Beep ...71, 79 Continuous Play ...71, 76...
  • Page 130 Noise ...101 Noise cut ...48 Noise cut level ...48, 71, 77 Overwrite recording ...37 Pause recording ...22 Playback ...24, 47 Playback modes ...50 Podcast ...91 Precautions ... 101 Protecting a file ...67, 70, 73 Rechargeable batteries ...96, 99, 108 Recharging batteries ...96, 99 Recording ...18, 32 Recording from a telephone ...44 Recording from other equipment ...44...

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