4-265-824-12(1) IC Recorder Operating Instructions Getting Started Basic Operations Other Recording Operations Other Playback Operations Editing Files Listening to the FM Radio About the Menu Function Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Troubleshooting ICD-AX412F
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. WARNING Do not expose the batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like for a long time.
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What you record is for personal enjoyment and use only. Copyright laws prohibit other forms of use 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™.
Table of Contents Getting Started Other Recording Operations Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package .....................................................8 Index to parts and controls ...................9 Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) ..............................................11 Maintaining the moderate volume level (AVLS) ......................................12 Step 2: Preparing a Power Source ..........13 When to replace/charge the batteries .......................................
Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings .............50 Convenient playback methods ............50 Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer – the noise cut function ...........51 Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function ...............................................52 Selecting the playback mode ..............53 Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm .........................................
Utilizing Your Computer Additional Information Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer ................................................95 Connecting the IC recorder to your computer .............................................95 Structure of folders and files ..............96 Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer .......................... 100 Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer .....................................
Getting Started Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package IC Recorder (1) Audio connecting cable (stereo) (1) Plug adaptor (stereo-monaural) (1) Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Stereo headphones (1) LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2) P Note USB connecting cable (1) When you charge batteries, purchase NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied).
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 Getting Started Front F N PLAY/STOP•ENTER*1 button (playback indicator) G SPEED+/– button H –.
*2 Connect the supplied stereo headphones to Rear the i (headphone) jack. When noise is heard, clean the plug of the headphones. i (headphone) jack 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 V (USB) connector W M2™/microSD memory card slot X HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch Y Strap hole (A strap is not supplied.
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD) “HOLD” appears if you press any button when the HOLD function is activated. You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) in order to prevent unintentional operations when you carry the IC recorder, etc. To release the IC recorder from the HOLD status Getting Started To put the IC recorder in the HOLD status Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch towards the center. P Note Slide the HOLD•POWER ON/OFF switch in the direction of “HOLD.
Maintaining the moderate volume level (AVLS) The AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function allows you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using the headphones. The AVLS function limits the maximum volume to prevent auditory issues or distraction and to maintain a moderate volume level. 1 Press and hold •DISP–MENU to enter the menu mode. Press –. or >+ to select “AVLS,” and press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 2 Press –. or >+ to select “OFF,” and press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.
Step 2: Preparing a Power Source Remove the film on the display window before you use the IC recorder. Getting Started Slide and lift the battery compartment lid, insert LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with correct polarity, and close the lid. 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.
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-U50AG USB AC adaptor (not supplied). For recharging the rechargeable batteries, see the following: • “Recharging the Batteries Using a Computer” on page 111 • “Using a USB AC Adaptor” on page 114 When to replace/charge the batteries The battery indicator in the display window shows the battery condition.
Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On Turning the power on The IC recorder turns off within a few seconds. Getting Started z Tips • When you are not going to use the IC recorder for a long time, we recommend to turn off the IC recorder. • 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.
Step 4: Setting the Clock N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU x –., >+ When you press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER, the cursor moves to the month section. 2 Set the month, day, hour, and minute in You need to set the clock to use the alarm function or record the date and time.
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 To display the current date and time While the IC recorder is in the stop mode, press x (stop) to display the current date and time for about 3 seconds.
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU x – . , >+ 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Language,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, etc. from 6 languages. 1 Press and hold •DISP–MENU to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press –. or >+ to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 4 Press –.
Basic Operations Recording P Notes • Before making a recording, be sure to check the battery indicator (page 14). • Noise may be recorded if an object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubs or scratches the IC recorder during recording. z Tip Before you start recording, we recommend you make a trial recording first, or monitor the recording (page 49).
3 Place the IC recorder so that the built-in microphones face the direction of the source to be recorded. zTip 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.
4 Press z REC/PAUSE in the stop mode. The recording indicator lights in red. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 91), the indicator does not light.) You do not need to press and hold z REC/PAUSE while recording. The new file will be automatically recorded after the last recorded file.
To stop recording 1 Press x (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. x The folder containing the recorded file The number of the recorded file representing how early the file was recorded in a folder. Note while accessing The IC recorder is recording data and storing it on the memory media when the “Accessing...
Other operations Press z REC/PAUSE. During recording pause, the recording indicator flashes in red and “PAUSE” begins to flash in the display window. release pause and resume recording Press z REC/PAUSE again. Recording resumes from that point. (To stop recording after pausing recording, press x (stop).) review the current recording instantly Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Recording stops and playback starts from the beginning of the file just recorded. review during recording Press and hold –.
The remaining time Flashing 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 89), Mic Sensitivity (page 89), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk. For details on scene selection, see page 33.
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. Basic Operations 2 Select the file you want to play (page 26). 3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Playback will start soon, and the playback indicator will light in green. (When “LED” is set to “OFF” in the menu (page 91), the indicator does not light.
4 Press VOL –/+ to adjust the volume. VOL –/+ P Note When “AVLS” is set to “ON” in the menu (page 85) and the “AVLS” indicator lights, you cannot adjust the volume to a level that exceeds the AVLS-specified level. If you want to turn off the function and play back files at the original volume, use the menu to set “AVLS” to “OFF.” To stop playback 1 Press x (stop). x To select a folder and a file 1 Press FOLDER to display the folder selection window.
2 Press –. or >+ to select a folder. When you purchase the IC recorder, there are 5 folders already available ( FOLDER01-05). –. , > + Basic Operations 3 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER 4 Press –. or >+ to select a file. – . , >+ Press >+ to select a file with a larger number. Press –. to select a file with a smaller number.
Other operations stop at the current position Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. To resume playback from that point, (Playback Pause function) press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER again. go back to the beginning of Press –. once.*1*2 the current file go back to previous files Press –. repeatedly. (During the stop mode, keep the button pressed to go back the files continuously.*3) skip to the next file Press >+ once.*1*2 skip to the succeeding files Press >+ repeatedly.
(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 (podcast) folders will be displayed when you transfer files from your computer (page 102, 106). B File information Press •DISP–MENU briefly to switch and check the file information. A file recorded using the IC recorder is displayed as follows.
Erasing P Note Once a recording has been erased, you cannot retrieve it. Selecting a file and erasing it 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. 2 Select the file you want to erase when the IC recorder is in the stop or playback mode (page 26). 3 Press ERASE. “Erase?” is displayed and the specified file is played back for confirmation.
4 Press –. or >+ to select “YES.” –., >+ 5 Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Basic Operations 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. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER 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 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 67), and then proceed with steps 3 through 5 in “Selecting a file and erasing it” after selecting the file you want to erase.
Other Recording Operations Changing the Recording Settings Selecting a recording scene for each situation The Scene Select window will be displayed. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU x –., >+ Other Recording Operations 3 Press –. or >+ to select a scene you want, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. According to various recording scene, you can change the items for recording, such as REC Mode (page 89), Mic Sensitivity (page 89), etc., to the recommended settings in bulk.
) Meeting ( Voice Notes( To record dictation with a microphone in front of your mouth. ) Interview( Lecture( Audio IN( To record in a variety of situations, such as recording in a conference room. ) ) To record human voice at a distance of 1 to 2 meters. To record a wide range of sound, such as a lecture in a classroom or a chorus lesson.
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 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 from the performer(s).
Scene Select settings P Note For details on the menu items and settings, see pages 83 through 90. You cannot modify the Scene Select settings. If you want to change the setting items, such as REC Mode (page 89), Mic Sensitivity (page 89), etc., for recording situations, use the menu to change each item of recording settings.
During playback of file 3 File 3 File 4 After adding a recording File 3 File 4 Added recording Select the file to which you want to add a recording first. 1 Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop “Add/Overwrite” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. 4 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. 5 When the file to be added is played back, press z REC/PAUSE. “Add REC?” will be displayed. For details on playback, see page 25. 2 Press –.
• 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. The starting point of an overwrite recording File 2 File 3 The erased part of File 2 Adding an overwrite recording during playback File 2 N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU z REC/PAUSE x –., >+ File 4 File 3 File 4 Added overwrite recording in File 2 Select the file to which you want to add an overwrite recording first.
3 Press –. or >+ to select “Overwrite,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. “Add/Overwrite” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. Other Recording Operations 4 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. 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.
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 “VOR” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder. 4 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. 5 Press z REC/PAUSE. “VOR” and “ display window. ” appear in the or recording mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed.
Recording on a Memory Card N PLAY/STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU z REC/PAUSE x –., >+ * 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. Memory cards that you can use with the IC recorder are as follows: • Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) media: Up to 16 GB is supported.
For ICD-AX412F, 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://support.sony-europe.com/DNA 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.
• 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. 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Memory Card,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 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. “Select Memory,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER.
7 Press x (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 recording Select the folder and then press z REC/ PAUSE. For details on recording, see page 19.
Recording via Other Devices Recording with an external microphone External microphone (not supplied) 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 90). 2 Press –. or >+ to select “MIC IN,” Other Recording Operations and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. m (microphone) jack N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER z REC/PAUSE –.
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 x (stop) to stop recording. z Recommended microphones You can use the Sony ECM-CS10, ECM-CZ10, ECM-DS70P, ECM-DS30P electret condenser microphone (not supplied). with lower level of sound. In this case, start recording after the conversation has started.
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 33. 1 Connect other equipment to the IC recorder when the IC recorder is in the stop mode.
In this case, set the recording mode to “48kbps(MONO) ” (SP) or “8kbps(MONO)” (LP), or use the supplied plug adaptor to convert monaural sound to stereo sounds.
Operation during Recording Monitoring the recording i (headphone) jack VOL –/+ Other Recording Operations If you connect the stereo headphones 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 recording, the IC recorder may record a rustling noise.
Other Playback Operations Changing the Playback Settings Convenient playback methods Listening with better sound quality • To listen with headphones: Connect the stereo headphones to the i (headphone) jack. The built-in speaker will be automatically disconnected. • To listen from an external speaker: Connect an active or passive speaker to the i (headphone) jack.
• 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. • For files other than the last one, go to the beginning of the next file and play backward to the desired point.
2 Press –. or >+ to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. “Noise Cut Level” is set to “Maximum” when you purchase the IC recorder. 5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. To cancel the noise cut function Slide the NOISE CUT switch to “OFF.” 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Noise Cut Level,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The “Noise Cut Level” setting window will be displayed. 4 Press –. or >+ to select “Maximum” or “Medium,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.
1 Slide the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch to “ON.” 2 During playback, press SPEED+/– to adjust the playback speed. –: 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. cannot adjust the playback speed. Set the DPC(SPEED CTRL) switch to “ON.
To play back all files in a folder continuously – the continuous play 4 Press –. or >+ to select “ON,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 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 –. or >+ to select “Detail Menu,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Continuous Play,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. “Continuous Play” is set to “OFF” when you purchase the IC recorder.
To play back a specified section repeatedly – A-B repeat 1 During playback, press (repeat) A-B to specify the starting point A. “A-B B?” is displayed. P Note You cannot set the points A and B near the beginning or the end of a file, and around track marks. 2 Press (repeat) A-B again to specify the finishing point B. “ A-B” is displayed and the specified section is played back repeatedly. Other Playback Operations To resume normal playback: Press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER.
Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU 2 Press –. or >+ to select “Alarm,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. x –. , > + 3 Press –. or >+ to select “ON,” and then press N PLAY/ 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. You can set an alarm for a file. STOP•ENTER. 1 Select the file you want to play back with an alarm.
2 When you select “Date”: Set the year, month, day, hour, and minute in sequence, as described in “Step 4: Setting the Clock” on page 16. When you select a day of the week or “Daily”: Press –. or >+ to set the hour, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER, press –. or >+ to set the minute, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 4 Press –. or >+ to select a favorite alarm pattern, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.
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 the alarm sound is heard. If the HOLD function is activated, you can stop the alarm playback by pressing any button. P Notes • You can set only one alarm each one file.
Playback via Other Devices Recording with other equipment Tape recorder, mini disc recorder, etc. i (headphone) jack 1 Connect the i (headphone) jack of the IC recorder to the external input terminal of other equipment using the supplied audio connecting cable. 2 Press N 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 connected.
Editing Files Arranging Files in a Folder Moving a file to a different folder N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU x – . , >+ 4 Press –. or >+ to select “Move File,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 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. 5 Press –. or >+ to select the folder that you want to move the file into, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 3 Press –.
When you move a file to another folder, the original file in the previous folder will be erased. 6 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. To cancel moving the file Press x (stop) before step 5. P Notes 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 43).
4 Press –. or >+ to select “File Copy,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. To cancel the copy operation during copying While the “Copying...” animation is displayed in step 5, press x (stop). P Notes “Copy to Memory Card” or “Copy to Built-In Memory” appears and the folder selection window is displayed. 5 Press –. or >+ to select the folder that you want to copy the file into, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. • Before starting to copy the target file, make sure to check the battery indicator.
P Note If the selected folder contains a protected file (page 70), you cannot erase the protected file in that folder. 4 Press –. or >+ to select “Erase All,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 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 –. or >+ to select “Delete,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. “Erase All?” will be displayed. 5 Press –.
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. During recording, playing back, or recording pausing, press T-MARK at the position you want to add a track mark. The (track mark) indicator flashes, and a track mark is added. 64 GB P Notes • You can add a track mark only to files recorded using the IC recorder.
Erasing a track mark N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER 4 Press –. or >+ to select “Erase Track Mark,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. •DISP–MENU x –. , > + “Erase Track Mark?” is displayed and the track mark indicator and the track mark number to be erased will flash. 1 Stop at a position after the track mark you want to erase. 2 Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. The “Erasing...” animation appears in the display window and the selected track mark will be erased.
To cancel erasing Select “NO” in step 5, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time 4 Press –. or >+ to select “Erase All Track Marks,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU x –., >+ “Erase All Track Marks?” will be displayed. 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 –.
Dividing a File Dividing a file at the current position N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU x 2 Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Divide,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. – . , >+ 4 Press –. or >+ to select “Divide Editing Files 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.
5 Press –. or >+ to select “YES,” and then press N 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 File 1 File 2_1 File 2_2 File 3 • If you 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.
3 Press –. or >+ to select “Divide,” File 1 and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. A file is divided. File 1_01 File 1_02 File 1_03 A suffix made up of a sequential number is added to each of the divided files. 6 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode. 4 Press –. or >+ to select “Divide All Track Marks,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. To cancel dividing Select “NO” in step 5, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. “Divide All Track Marks?” will be displayed. 5 Press –.
Protecting a File 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Protect,” N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU x and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 4 Press –. or >+ to select “ON,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. –., >+ 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. 5 Press x (stop) to exit the menu mode.
Listening to the FM Radio Tuning in an FM Radio Station Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU x 1 Press and hold •DISP–MENU in the stop mode to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press –. or >+ to select “FM Radio,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. –., >+ P Notes The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode.
The IC recorder is now ready for tuning in a station by scanning frequencies. Tuning in a preset radio station 4 Press –. or >+ repeatedly to tune in a station. 5 Press x (stop) to turn the FM radio off. To scan radio frequencies automatically In step 4, press and hold –. or >+ until the frequency digits begin to change in the display window. The IC recorder automatically scans the radio frequencies and stops when it finds a clear station. If you cannot tune in a station, press –.
2 Press –. or >+ to select “FM Recording FM broadcasts Radio,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. z REC/PAUSE x The IC recorder enters the FM radio mode. 3 Press •DISP–MENU briefly to move the cursors (b, B) to both sides of the preset number display on the lower line in the window. 1 Tune in the station you want to record. 2 Press z REC/PAUSE to start recording. 3 Press x (stop) to stop recording.
Presetting FM Radio Stations Presetting FM radio stations automatically N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU x –. , > + You can automatically tune in radio stations and then register them with preset numbers. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations automatically using the preset menu. 1 Press and hold •DISP–MENU during FM reception to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press –. or >+ to select “Auto Preset,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER.
Presetting FM radio stations manually The station will be stored in memory on the preset number. P Note N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER If 10 seconds have passed after “Assign to Preset?” appears, the setting operations are canceled. –., >+ You can store an unregistered FM radio station on a preset number. You can preset up to 30 FM radio stations. 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of “Tuning in a radio station by scanning frequencies” (page 71) and tune in the station you want to preset.
Changing the FM Radio Reception Settings Switching the receiver sensitivity of the FM radio N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU x –., >+ You can set the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. 1 Press and hold •DISP–MENU during FM reception to enter the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. 2 Press –. or >+ to select “DX/ LOCAL,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 76 GB 3 Press –. or >+ to select “DX” or “LOCAL,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER.
2 Press –. or >+ to select “Scan P Note Select “DX” when the IC recorder reception status is not good due to a weak signal. Sensitivity,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. Switching the scanning sensitivity N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU x 3 Press –. or >+ to select “High” or “Low” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. –. , > + 1 Press and hold •DISP–MENU during FM The scanning sensitivity is set to “High” when you purchase the IC recorder.
Switching the FM radio output between speaker and headphones 2 Press –. or >+ to select “Audio Output,” and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU x –., >+ 3 Press –. or >+ to select “Headphones” or “Speaker,” and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. During FM reception or FM recording, you can switch between the sound from the speaker and the sound from the headphones using the menu. 1 Press and hold •DISP–MENU during FM reception to enter the menu mode.
About the Menu Function Making Settings for the Menu N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER •DISP–MENU x When you select “Divide,” “Move & Copy,” “Delete,” or “Detail Menu,” press –. or >+ to select their sub menu item for which you want to make setting, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. – . , >+ the menu mode. The menu mode window will be displayed. About the Menu Function 1 Press and hold •DISP–MENU to enter 3 Press –. or >+ to select the setting you want to set, and then press N PLAY/STOP•ENTER. 2 Press –.
4 Press –. or >+ to make the setting, and then press N PLAY/ STOP•ENTER. 5 Press x (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– MENU. When the selection screen of the sub menu screen is displayed after you select “Divide,” “Move & Copy,” “Delete,” or “Detail Menu,” press –.
Menu Settings Menu items Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode Playback mode Recording mode FM radio reception mode FM radio recording mode a — — — — Add/Overwrite a — — — — VOR a — a — — Easy Search a a — — — Alarm a — — — — AVLS a a — a a Protect a — — — — Divide a — — — — Divide Current Position a — — — — Divide All Track Marks a — — — — [Back] a — — — — a — — — — Move File a — —
Menu items Operation mode (a: the setting can be made / —: the setting cannot be made) Stop mode 82 Playback mode Recording mode FM radio reception mode FM radio recording mode Select Memory a — — — — FM Radio a — — — — Auto Preset — — — a — DX/LOCAL — — — a a Scan Sensitivity — — — a — Audio Output — — — a a Detail Menu a a a a — REC Mode a — — a — Mic Sensitivity a — a — — LCF(Low Cut) a — a — — Select Input a — — — — Continuous Play
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Scene Select Allows you to choose a recording scene item for each situation as follows: Meeting ( ), Voice Notes ( ), Interview ( ), Lecture ( ), Audio IN ( ).
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Easy Search Sets the easy search function. ON: You can go forward for about 10 seconds by pressing >+ and go back for about 3 seconds by pressing –.. 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 >+ or –., a file will be moved forward or backward. 50 Alarm Sets the alarm. ON: The alarm function is effective.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) AVLS Sets the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) function. ON*: The AVLS function that maintains a moderate volume level is effective when listening with the headphones. OFF: The AVLS function does not work and the sound is played back at the original volume. See page 12 P Notes Protect Protects the selected file to prevent the file from being erased, divided, or being moved. ON: The protect function is activated. OFF*: The protect function is canceled.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Divide Divides a file into two. YES: A file will be divided into two. NO: Division is not executed. Divide Current Position Divide All Track Divides a file at all the track mark positions. Marks YES: The track mark division is executed. NO: The track mark division is not executed. 67 68 Move & Move File Copy Moves the selected file to the selected folder. Before attempting to move a file, select the file to be moved, and then go to the menu window.
Settings (*: Initial setting) Erases all files in the selected folder. 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. 62 Selects the memory media on which you want to store a file, or which contains the file you want to play, edit, or copy.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) DX/LOCAL Sets the receiver sensitivity when listening to the FM radio. DX*: Normally, select this setting. LOCAL: When there is interference or collapsing caused by a intense electric field around the transmitting antenna of the broadcasting station, etc., select this setting. See page 76 P Note Select “DX” when the IC recorder reception status is not good due to a weak signal.
Settings (*: Initial setting) REC Mode Sets the recording mode including sound quality. 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) See page – Mic Sensitivity Sets the microphone sensitivity.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail Menu Sets the LCF (Low Cut Filter) function to cut a low frequency 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. LCF(Low Cut) See page – P Note During FM recording (page 73), the LCF function does not work. Select Input 90 GB Selects the external input to be recorded that is connected to the m (microphone) jack.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail Menu 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. LED See page – P Note When the IC recorder is connected to a computer, the access indictors lights or flashes even if “LED” is set to “OFF.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail Menu Date&Time 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,” and then press N 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.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail Menu Sets whether rechargeable batteries will be charged using a USB connection or not. ON*: The rechargeable batteries will be charged. OFF: The rechargeable batteries will not be charged. USB Charge See page – P Note If you use a USB AC adaptor (not supplied) to connect the IC recorder to the AC outlet (page 114), you can charge rechargeable batteries (not supplied) regardless this setting.
Menu items Settings (*: Initial setting) Detail Menu 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. Format P Notes • Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory media.
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 101) Copying MP3 files from your computer to the IC recorder to play them back (page 102) You can store image data or text data stored on the computer temporarily in the IC recorder. For details on the system requirements for your computer, see page 106, 119.
To exchange files between the IC recorder and your computer, connect the IC recorder to your computer. 1 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. 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.
Built-in memory “IC RECORDER” Folder for files recorded using the IC recorder VOICE*1 FOLDER01 FOLDER05 Folder transferred from your computer MUSIC POP J-POP*2 PODCASTS MP3 NEWS*2 MP3 MP3 Conversation*2 MP3 MP3 MP3 MP3 Instructions*5 *4 *3 *3 Utilizing Your Computer MP3 *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.
different from that when the destination memory media is set to “Built-In Memory.
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 IC recorder : Folder transferred from a computer (They are displayed when MP3 files have been transferred from a computer.
• A folder called “No Folder” (If you transfer MP3 files separately, those files will be displayed under this folder.) On a Windows screen, left-click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer. 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.
Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer z To copy a file or folder (drag and drop) You can copy the files and folders from the IC recorder to your computer to store them. computer (page 95). 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. 1 Click and hold, 2 drag, 3 and then drop. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer (page 100).
Copying MP3 Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back files onto “IC RECORDER” or “MEMORY CARD.” The IC recorder 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. 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.
5 Press x (stop) to stop playback. Display when playing back an MP3 file The maximum playback time (files*), when playing MP3 files using the IC recorder, is as follows. Press •DISP–MENU to check the MP3 file information during playback. 48 kbps 128 kbps 256 kbps 89 hr. 15 min. (1,338 files) 33 hr. 25 min. (501 files) 16 hr. 40 min. (250 files) (hr.: hours/min.: minutes) * In the case where MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder.
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 119.
Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software What you can do using Sound Organizer 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. 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 can import music and other files saved to the computer 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. 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.
• 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 Professional Service Pack 3 or higher • Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher Pre-installed.
Installing Sound Organizer Install Sound Organizer on your computer. P Notes • 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.
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]. P Note You may need to restart your computer after installing Sound Organizer. Utilizing Your Computer The Sound Organizer window A Help Displays the help of Sound Organizer. For details on each operation, refer to these help files.
F Sidebar (Import/Transfer) IC Recorder: Displays the transfer screen. A list of files on a connected device appears. Import CD: Displays the screen for importing music CDs. Burn CD/DVD: Displays the screen for burning discs. G 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.
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 an AC-U50AG USB AC adaptor (not supplied) (page 114).
Computer To USB port of your computer the files may be damaged or become unplayable. 1 Make sure that the access, recording, and playback indicators do not light. 2 Perform the following operation on IC recorder To (USB) connector your computer. On a Windows screen, left-click the icon at the bottom of the desktop of the computer. t Left-click “Eject IC RECORDER.” USB connecting cable The icon and menu displayed can be different on different operating systems.
• If the battery indicator is not displayed in an animation, charging has not been done properly. See “Troubleshooting” on page 124. • You cannot charge the supplied LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries. • If “USB Charge” in the menu is set to “OFF,” set it to “ON” before starting to charge.
Using a USB AC Adaptor To (USB) connector USB connecting cable You can use the IC recorder while it is connected to an AC outlet using an AC-U50AG USB AC adaptor (not supplied). This is useful when you want to record for a long time. Recharging the batteries using the USB AC adaptor You can charge NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied) by using the USB AC adaptor (not supplied).
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 x (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. – the USB AC adaptor connected to the IC recorder should not be connected to or disconnected from the AC outlet.
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 • Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
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 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.
• 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. • 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.
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 106.
Hardware environment: – Sound board: Sound cards compatible with any of the supported Microsoft Windows operating systems – Port: USB port P Note • The following systems are not supported: – Operating systems other than the ones indicated on page 119 – 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 (approx. 1.
• Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)/microSD memory card slot Power requirements microSD/microSDHC SR-8A4, SR-4A4, SR-2A1 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-U50AG Battery charger BCG-34HSN Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (supplied): 3.0 V DC Two NH-AAA-B2KN rechargeable batteries (not supplied): 2.4 V DC Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed optional accessories.
Maximum recording time*3*4 The maximum recording time of all the folders is as follows. REC Mode Recording scene Built-in memory Memory card 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 192kbps (ST) Meeting( ) 22 hr. Interview( ) 20 min. Lecture( ) Audio IN( ) 22 hr. 20 min. 44 hr. 40 min. 89 hr. 25 min. 178 hr. 0 min. 357 hr. 0 min. 128kbps (STSP) Voice Notes( 33 hr. 30 min. 33 hr. 30 min. 67 hr. 5 min. 134 hr. 0 min. 268 hr. 0 min. 536 hr. 0 min. ) 48kbps (MONO) (SP) — 89 hr. 25 min. 89 hr.
Battery life When using Sony LR03 (SG) (size AAA) alkaline batteries*1 REC Mode Recording Playback through Playback using FM recording speaker*2 the headphones 192kbps (ST) 60 hr. 18 hr. 45 hr. 22 hr. 128kbps (STSP) 60 hr. 18 hr. 45 hr. 22 hr. 48kbps (MONO) (SP) 72 hr. 18 hr. 45 hr. 22 hr. 8kbps(MONO) (LP) 84 hr. 18 hr. 45 hr. 22 hr. FM reception 24 hr. (hr.
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. 124 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.
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 15). • The batteries have been inserted with incorrect polarity (page 13). The IC recorder is powered off automatically. • 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.
Symptom Remedy The IC recorder does not operate. • You may have formatted the memory of the IC recorder using the computer. Use the IC recorder formatting function to format the memory (page 94). The IC recorder does not operate, even if you press any button. • The batteries are weak (page 14). • 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 15). • The HOLD function is activated.
Symptom Remedy “File Full” is displayed and you cannot operate the IC recorder. • 199 files have been recorded in the selected folder ( ) 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 30) or erase all the files after you store them on the other memory media or on your computer. You cannot record a file. • The remaining memory capacity is insufficient.
Symptom Remedy Recording is interrupted. • The VOR function is activated. Set “VOR” to “OFF” in the menu (page 39). The VOR function does not work. • During FM recording, the VOR function does not work. When recording from other • Connect the headphone jack of other equipment to the m (microphone) jack of the IC recorder and adjust the volume equipment, the input level is level on the piece of equipment connected to the IC recorder. too strong or not strong enough.
Symptom Remedy “--y--m--d” or “--:--” 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. There are fewer menu items • The menu items displayed are different depending on the displayed in the menu mode. operation modes (stop mode, playback mode, recording mode, or FM radio mode) (page 81). The remaining time displayed in the display window is shorter than that displayed in the supplied Sound Organizer software.
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. Charge the batteries in an environment with a temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C. • 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.
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 119. • Depending on the USB port position, the IC recorder may not be recognized. If this happens, try another port.
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. 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 106).
Symptom Cause/Remedy Playback sound from the • No sound board is installed. computer is low./No sound is • 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.
Message List Message Cause/Remedy HOLD • 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). Low Battery • The batteries are exhausted. Replace the old LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries with new ones (page 13). Or charge the rechargeable batteries or replace the old rechargeable batteries with new ones.
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 94). Do not use your computer to format the IC recorder. Process Error • The IC recorder failed in memory access. Remove and then reinsert the batteries.
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 56). 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 70).
Cause/Remedy • You cannot divide or set a track mark in files in a (music) or (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.
Message Cause/Remedy No operation with Memory Card • You cannot set an alarm in a file stored on a memory card. Switch the memory media of the IC recorder to “Built-In Memory” (page 43). AVLS • The volume of the playback sound exceeds the AVLS-specified level. Adjust the volume to a moderate level. • You play back files with the headphones at a volume that exceeds the AVLS-specified level for a specified period of time. “AVLS” in the menu is automatically set to “ON.
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. mode to those of the lowest recording mode.
Symptom Cause/Remedy The remaining recording • You need a certain amount of free space for a file management area to time becomes shorter divide a file, therefore the remaining recording time will be shortened. when you divide a file.
Display Window Guide Display when stopped F G H I J Troubleshooting A Newly arriving podcast indicator B Alarm indicator Appears when the alarm is set in a file.
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)) K Scene select indicator Displays the currently selected scene used for recording. Appears when a scene is set.
Display during playback 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. S Playback mode indicator 1:Appears when one file is played back repeatedly. A-B: Appears when a specified A-B period is played back repeatedly. ×0.50 to ×2.
Display when listening to the FM radio U FM indicator V Radio frequency W Receiver sensitivity LOCAL: LOCAL DX: DX X Scan Sensitivity SCAN H: High SCAN L: Low Y Preset number 144 GB Display when recording an FM radio broadcast
Display in the HOLD status Z 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).
Index A Cue ..........................................................50 A-B repeat ...............................................55 Adding a recording .................................36 Adding an overwrite recording ...............38 Adjusting the volume ........................26, 49 Alarm ..........................................56, 81, 84 Alkaline batteries ............................ 13, 123 AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) .......................................
F M FM radio Listening to the FM radio ..................................71, 72, 82, 87 Presetting the FM stations automatically ..........................74, 82, 87 Presetting the FM stations manually .............................................75 Recording FM broadcasts ...................73 Switching the FM radio output ......................................78, 82, 88 Switching the receiver sensitivity ................................76, 82, 88 Switching the scanning sensitivity ......................
File Copy ......................................81, 86 FM Radio ......................................82, 87 Format ...........................................82, 94 Language ......................................82, 91 LCF(Low Cut) ..............................82, 90 LED ..............................................82, 91 Making settings ..................................79 Menu settings ......................................81 Mic Sensitivity ..............................82, 89 Move & Copy ............
S Scene selection ............................33, 81, 83 Selecting a folder and file .......................26 Setting the clock .........................16, 82, 92 Setting the language ....................18, 82, 91 Sound Organizer ................................... 105 Specifications ........................................ 119 Switching the memory ................43, 82, 87 System limitations ................................ 139 System requirements .....................106, 119 T Track mark ...........
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