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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before taking the IC recorder for repair, check the following sections. Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Please note that recorded files may be deleted during service or repair work. Symptom Noise is heard. You cannot charge the batteries by connecting the IC recorder to your computer. Remedy • An object, such as your finger, etc., accidentally rubbed or scratched the IC recorder during recording so that noise was recorded. • The IC recorder was placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp or a mobile phone during recording or playback. • The plug of the connected microphone is dirty. Clean the plug. • The plug of the connected headphones is dirty. Clean the plug. • Noise may be heard during recording pause of an MP3 file, VOR recording, or synchronized recording. • When you connect the IC recorder to a computer which is not running, the batteries will not be charged. • Even if the computer is on, and the computer is in a mode of reduced operation (standby or sleep), you cannot charge the batteries. • "USB Charge" is set to "OFF" in the menu. To charge the batteries using your computer, set it to "ON" (page 101). • Disconnect the IC recorder from your computer and reconnect it. • Operation is not guaranteed if you use any system requirements other than those described on page 124. 130GB

Section	Page
Table of Contents	5
Getting Started	8
Step 1: Checking the Contents of the Package	8
Index to parts and controls	9
Preventing unintentional operations (HOLD)	11
Step 2: Recharging the Batteries	12
Recharging the batteries using a computer	12
Recharging the batteries using a USB AC adaptor	14
When to charge/replace the batteries	14
Step 3: Turning the IC Recorder On	15
Turning the power on	15
Turning the power off	15
Step 4: Setting the Clock	16
Setting the clock after recharging the batteries	16
Setting the clock using the menu	16
Step 5: Setting the Language to Be Used in the Display Window	19
Basic Operations	20
Recording	20
Listening	25
Erasing	31
Other Recording Operations	33
Changing the Recording Settings	33
Switching the directionality of the built-in microphones	33
Selecting a recording scene for each situation	34
Manual recording	39
Adding a recording to a previously recorded file	40
Adding an overwrite recording during playback	42
Recording a few seconds in advance - the pre-recording function	43
Starting to record automatically in response to sound - the VOR function	45
Recording on a Memory Card	47
Recording across memory media - cross-memory recording	50
Recording via Other Devices	52
Recording with an external microphone	52
Recording from other equipment	53
Operating during Recording	57
Monitoring the recording	57
Other Playback Operations	58
Changing the Playback Settings	58
Convenient playback methods	58
Selecting a recording date from the calendar and playing back	59
Reducing noise in the playback sound and making the human voice clearer - the noise cut function	60
Adjusting the playback sound by amplifying inaudible sound - the digital voice up function	61
Adjusting the playback speed and tones - the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function, key control	63
Selecting the sound effect	64
Selecting the playback mode	66
Playing Back a File at a Desired Time with an Alarm	68
Playback via Other Devices	71
Recording with other equipment	71
Editing Files	72
Arranging Files in a Folder	72
Moving a file to a different folder	72
Copying a file to the other memory media	73
Erasing all files in a folder	74
Using a Track Mark	76
Adding a track mark	76
Erasing a track mark	77
Erasing all the track marks in the selected file at one time	77
Dividing a File	79
Dividing a file at the current position	79
Dividing a file at all the track mark positions	80
Changing a Folder Name	82
Protecting a File	84
About the Menu Function	85
Making Settings for the Menu	85
Menu Settings	86
Utilizing Your Computer	103
Using the IC Recorder with Your Computer	103
Connecting the IC recorder to your computer	103
Structure of folders and files	104
Disconnecting the IC recorder from your computer	108
Copying Files from the IC Recorder to Your Computer	109
Copying Music Files from Your Computer to the IC Recorder and Playing Them Back	110
Copying a music file from your computer to the IC recorder (drag and drop)	110
Playing back music files copied from your computer using the IC recorder	110
Using the IC Recorder as USB Memory	112
Using the Supplied Sound Organizer Software	113
What you can do using Sound Organizer	113
System requirements for your computer	114
Installing Sound Organizer	116
The Sound Organizer window	117
Additional Information	119
Using a USB AC Adaptor	119
Disconnecting the IC recorder from the AC outlet	120
Precautions	121
Specifications	124
System requirements	124
Design and specifications	125
Battery life	128
Troubleshooting	130
Troubleshooting	130
Message List	140
System Limitations	145
Display Window Guide	147