Sony ICD-SX712 Operating Instructions (Large File - 11.69 MB) - Page 2

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Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the rear panel and the

serial number is located inside the battery

compartment. Record these numbers in the space

provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever

you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this

product.

Model No. __________________________________

Serial No. __________________________________

The following FCC statement applies only to the

version of this model manufactured for sale in the

USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC

technical regulations.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

If you have any questions about this product, you may

call: Sony Customer Information Service Center

1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE

BATTERIES

Nickel metal hydride batteries are

recyclable.

You can help preserve our

environment by returning your used

rechargeable batteries to the

collection and recycling location

nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of

rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837,

or visit

http://www.rbrc.org/.

Caution:

Do not handle damaged or leaking nickel

metal hydride batteries.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name

: SONY

Model

: ICD-SX712

Responsible Party

: Sony Electronics Inc.

Address

: 16530 Via Esprillo,

San Diego, CA 92127 USA

Telephone Number

: 858-942-2230

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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

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