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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Use this Help Guide when you have any questions on how to use your IC recorder. The color of the IC recorder sold in some countries/regions may differ from those shown above. This Help Guide is also available as a PDF, which can be downloaded here. Preparation Parts
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models only) Recording Recording Recording with the built-in microphones Starting recording when the IC recorder is turned off (One-push recording) Monitoring the recording audio Changing the storage folder for recorded files Additional recording operations/settings Selecting a recording scene for
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to use REC Remote Establishing a Bluetooth connection between the smartphone and the IC recorder Using the smartphone for IC recorder operations Disconnecting the Bluetooth connection Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for Android) Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for iOS) Viewing
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mode (REC Mode) Selecting the sensitivity level of the microphones (Mic Sensitivity) Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter) Turning on or off the operation indicator on the IC recorder (LED) Selecting the display language (Language) Setting the clock (Date&Time) Selecting the date
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format (Time Display) Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep) Using the sleep timer (Sleep Timer) Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) Resetting all menu settings to the default ones (Reset All Settings) Formatting the memory (Format) Checking the
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Licenses Notice for users Support website Customer support websites If you have problems/Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Restarting the IC recorder Noise The recorded file is noisy and is hard to understand. The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noise. A rustling noise is
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does not start. REC Remote You cannot make device registration (pairing) between the IC recorder and a smartphone. You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection. Software operations (Sound Organizer 2) You cannot install Sound Organizer 2. The IC recorder is not detected by Sound Organizer 2. 7
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freeze while a file is being saved, added, or deleted. Sound Organizer 2 freezes during start-up. List of messages System limitations 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 8
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Parts and controls IC recorder 1. Built-in microphones 2. Operation indicator 3. Display window 4. Bluetooth indicator (*1) 5. USB connector cover 6. USB/Headphone connector (inside the USB connector cover) 7. STOP button 8. HOLD•POWER switch (*2) 9. REC button 10.
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Remote control 1. /DPC (Digital Pitch Control) button 2. Built-in antenna (*1) 3. STOP button 4. Operation indicator 5. HOLD switch 6. (review/fast backward) MARK (track mark) button 15. RESET button (*4) 16. Strap hole (No strap is supplied with your IC recorder.) 17. Battery tray (*5) 10
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in antenna, for example with your hand, so as not to disturb the wireless connection with the IC recorder. *2 Press this button once to display the previous screen. Press and hold it to display the A button type lithium battery is already installed. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 11
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Using the carrying case Your IC recorder is supplied with a carrying case. You can put the IC recorder Carrying case lid 2. Remote control 3. IC recorder 4. Dedicated headphone cable When a strap (not contains the IC recorder and the supplied items, do not grasp the
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Using the HOME menu On your IC recorder, the HOME menu is the starting point for all functions. The HOME menu allows you to select a function, search for recorded files, or change the settings on the IC recorder. To display the HOME menu, operate the remote control.
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Hint While the HOME menu is on the display window, you can press menu. STOP to return to the screen before you displayed the HOME Related Topic Using the OPTION menu 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 14
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Using the OPTION menu You can display the OPTION menu by pressing OPTION on the remote control. The OPTION menu items vary depending on the selected function of your IC recorder. Note The of the OPTION menu items 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 15
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 List of the OPTION menu items The following lists the OPTION menu items. To display the OPTION menu, press OPTION on the remote control. Depending on the operation or condition, some of the items may not be displayed. Record The following menu items are available
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End Transcription Playback Mode: Using the transcription playback mode Clear Voice: Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound clearer - the Clear Voice function Easy Search: Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search) Set Easy Search Skip Time: Locating the
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list File Information: While the current file information is displayed Delete Folder: Deleting a folder Related Topic Using the OPTION menu 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 18
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 About folders and files The following illustrates the structure of folders and files that you can view on your IC recorder. Under " Recorded Files" "FOLDER01": Files recorded via the built-in microphones are stored. A: HOME menu B: Folders C: Files Under " Music" 19
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A: HOME menu B: Folders C: Files Related Topic Moving a file to a different folder Copying a file to a different folder Structure of folders and files 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 20
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 While the HOME menu is displayed The following describes the HOME menu on the display window. Note The above screen is provided for explanatory purposes. It may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder. 1. HOME menu items You can select one of
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 While recording is in progress or on standby The following describes the display window while recording is in progress or on standby. A: While recording is in progress B: While recording is on standby Note The above screen is provided for explanatory purposes. It may
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 While playback is in progress The following describes the display window during playback. Note The above screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different from what you actually see on your IC recorder. 1. File information Indicates information
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Indicates the current playback status of your IC recorder. : playing / : reviewing (fast-rewinding)/cueing (fast-forwarding) : on standby 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 25
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 While the recording information is displayed You can view the recording information of your IC recorder, including the remaining recording time and the folder setting. To display the recording information, while recording is on standby, select "REC Information" on
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 While the current file information is displayed You can view the information (file length, recording mode, recording date and time etc.) about the recorded file you selected. Note The following screens are provided for explanatory purposes. They may look different
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Sample Rate: Sampling rate for music files. Bit Depth: Bit depth for music files. File Path: Path to the file. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 28
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 While the file search categories are displayed When you select " Recorded Files" or " Music" on the HOME menu, the search categories of the stored files name. Folders: Music files in the selected folder are listed. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 29
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Charging the IC recorder with a computer You can use a computer to charge the battery of your IC recorder. If you use the IC recorder on the side of the IC recorder . Connect the USB/Headphone connector ( ). Note If your IC recorder is connected to a computer which
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Disconnecting the IC recorder from the computer Be sure to follow the procedure below, otherwise you may not be able to play the files stored on your IC recorder due to data corruption. 1 Make sure that the "Accessing" message is not on the display wi ndow . 2
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Turning on the IC recorder 1 Slide the HOLD•POWER switch to " POWER" and hold it until the display window turns on. Hint The Auto Power Off function on your IC recorder is set to "30min" by default to save battery power. If you leave the IC recorder unused for 30
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Turning off the IC recorder 1 Slide the HOLD•POWER switch to " POWER" and hold it until " Power Off" appears on the display window . Note To restart your IC recorder, slide the HOLD•POWER switch to "POWER" and hold it for 8 seconds or longer. While the IC recorder
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Setting the time period before the display screen automatically Timer) turns off (Screen Off The Screen Off Timer function on your IC recorder is set to "30sec" by default to save battery power. If you leave the IC recorder -323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 34
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Operating the remote control The following describes the basic operations of the remote control. You can operate your IC recorder only for starting or stopping recording. For the other operations, operate the remote control. Releasing the remote control from the HOLD
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for about 2 hours while a wireless connection with the IC recorder is established. When the remote control turns off, the operation buttons, the operation indicator on the remote control flashes once. 1. /DPC (Digital Pitch Control) button 2. STOP button 3. (review/fast backward) button 4.
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12. RESET button Note When the battery of the remote control is running out of power, the color of the operation indicator on the remote control turns from blue to red. Related Topic Checking the operation indicator on the remote control 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 37
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Checking the operation indicator on the remote control The operation indicator on the remote control either flashes or lights remote control does not work.. Related Topic Replacing the battery of the remote control 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 38
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Resetting the remote control If the remote control does not work, reset the remote control. To reset it, press the RESET button ( ) on the back of the remote control with the tip of a pen or a straightened paper clip. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Replacing the battery of the remote control When the battery of the into place. 6 Press the RESET button on the back of the remote control. 7 Turn on the IC recorder and press any button on the remote contr ol. The remote control turns on and starts the process to
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Related Topic Checking the operation indicator on the remote control Battery life 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 42
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Registering the remote control with the IC recorder The remote control is already registered with your IC recorder at your purchase. However, you need to register it with the IC recorder once again in certain cases. For example, when the remote control is returned
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Making the initial settings When you turn on your IC recorder for the first time, the "Configure Initial Settings" screen appears on the display window. Operate the remote control to make the initial settings, such as
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the beep sound, connect the supplied stereo headphones to your IC recorder. The default date display format depends on the country or region of Settings" When you are finished with the initial settings, placing your IC recorder into the HOLD state displays the current date and time on the display
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Placing the IC recorder into the HOLD state (HOLD) You can disable all the buttons (HOLD) on your IC recorder in order to prevent unintentional operations while you carry around the IC recorder. 1 Slide the HOLD•POWER switch on the IC recorder to " HOLD." While the
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Releasing the IC recorder from the HOLD state When your IC recorder is placed in the HOLD state, pressing any button displays "HOLD... Slide HOLD Switch to Activate." on the display window. Release the IC recorder from the HOLD state before you use it. 1 Slide the
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Maintaining the moderate volume level (European and Korean mode ls only) The IC recorder limits the maximum volume to allow you to listen to the sound at a moderate volume level when using the headphones. When you try to adjust
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Recording with the built-in microphones The following describes the basic recording steps with the selected sensitivity level of the built-in microphones and recording mode. Note Before you start recording, make sure that your IC recorder and the remote control are
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date)_(recording time).(file format)" (e.g. 171010_0706.mp3). If the file size reaches the maximum limit (4 GB for an LPCM file, and 1 GB for an MP3 file) during recording, the file will be divided and some of the recording may be lost around the divided point. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Starting recording when the IC recorder is turned off (One-push recording) To start recording when your IC recorder is turned off, press and starts recording. To stop recording, press STOP. REC on the IC recorder. This turns on the IC recorder Note When the HOLD
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Monitoring the recording audio It is recommended that you monitor the ongoing recording. To monitor the ongoing record, connect the supplied stereo headphones to your IC recorder with the dedicated headphone cable that is also supplied with the IC recorder. 1 Connect
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Changing the storage folder for recorded files By default, the recorded files via the built-in microphones are stored in "FOLDER01" under " Recorded Files." To change the default storage folder for recorded files, operate the remote control and follow the steps
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation According to a particular recording situation, you can change some recording settings, including the recording mode and the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones, at once by selecting one of the recording
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Selecting the recording function (Focused/W ide) Select "Focused" or "Wide" according to your recording scene or purpose. Operate the remote control and follow the steps below: 1 Operate the remote control to select " HOME menu, and then press . Settings" - "Recording
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recording function (default setting). Focused: Turns on the "Focused" recording function. Wide: Turns on the "Wide" recording function. Note The "Focused/Wide" recording the built-in microphones of your IC recorder. Related Topic Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation Selecting the
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Tips for better recording Recording conversations Clip your IC recorder onto your clothing, such as the hem of a pocket. For recording conversations, it is suitable to select "Pocket" of the Scene Select function. Recording at a meeting Place your IC recorder close
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an interview, it is suitable to select "Auto Voice Rec" or "Interview" of the Scene Select function. Related Topic Selecting a recording scene for an individual situation Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter) Selecting the sensitivity level of the microphones (Mic Sensitivity) 4-699
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Default settings for the recording scenes of the Scene Select f unction By default, the settings for the recording scenes of the VOR OFF OFF OFF OFF Recording Filter NCF(Noise Cut) LCF(Low Cut) NCF(Noise Cut) NCF(Noise Cut) Voice Notes (*1) Interview (*2) OFF
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Using the recording delay function You can set your IC recorder to start recording automatically when the specified period of time expires. Operate the remote control and follow the steps below: 1 While recording is on standby , operate the remote control to
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume - the VOR function You can set your IC recorder to automatically start when the input sound volume reaches the predefined level, and pause when the volume decreases below the level. Operate the remote
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Playing a file You can select a file from the HOME menu for playback. Operate the remote control and follow the steps below: Note Your IC recorder is not equipped with built-in speakers. To listen to audio, connect the supplied stereo headphones to your IC recorder
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and the recording standby screen is on the display window, you can press to play the file you have just recorded. Related Topic Additional operations available during playback Playing music files on the IC recorder that were copied from a computer 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 66
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Selecting a file You can select a file from the HOME menu for playback or editing. Operate the remote control and follow the steps below: 1 Operate the remote control to select " press . Music" or " Recorded Files " on the HOME menu, and then 2 Select a file
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Locating a playback point with the track mark list ( Track Mark List) You can locate a playback point by selecting a track track mark, and then press . File playback starts from the selected track mark point. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 68
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Additional operations available during playback You can operate the remote control to perform the following operations while the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search) Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review) 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 69
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Reducing noise in the playback audio to make human voices sound Clear Voice function clearer - the The Clear Voice function reduces ambient noises to make human voices distinctive. You will hear human voices more clearly in the playback audio. Operate the remote
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Using the transcription playback mode In the transcription playback mode, you can fast-forward or fast-rewind to search for a particular point as well as use the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function to slow down the playback speed. This is useful when you want to
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Related Topic Adjusting the playback speed - the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search) 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 72
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Adjusting the playback speed - the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function You can adjust the playback speed in a range from 0.25 times to 3.00 times. Changing the playback speed does not affect the playback audio. Files will play in natural tones, thanks to digital
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Selecting the playback mode You can select the playback mode that suits your needs. Operate the remote control file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat) Repeatedly playing the current file (Button-hold repeat playback) 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 74
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Specifying a segment of a file to play repeatedly (A-B repeat) You can specify the starting point A and the finishing point B in a file to play the segment between
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Repeatedly playing the current file (Button-hold repeat playbac k) You press or STOP. You can turn on the button-hold repeat playback function while your IC recorder is in a particular playback mode. Related Topic Specifying a segment of a file to play
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Specifying the playback range in the stored file list You can specify the playback range in the playback file list. The contents in the playback range vary depending on the selected file search category for the recorded files or music. Operate the remote control
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Searching forward/backward (Cue/Review) To locate the point from which you want to play, operate the remote control continue at a faster speed. Related Topic Locating the desired playback point quickly (Easy Search) 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 79
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Locating the desired playback point quickly ( Easy Search) The Easy Search function helps you quickly locate the point from which you want to play. To quickly locate your desired portion of a long recording, such as a recording of a meeting, specify the time period
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Features of REC Remote With REC Remote installed on a smartphone, you can connect to your IC recorder via a BLUETOOTH® connection and: start/stop recording add track marks change the recording settings Note REC Remote is merely an app designed for audio recording.
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Getting ready to use REC Remote To use REC Remote, you need to install REC Remote on a smartphone. Note To connect your IC recorder App Store for "REC Remote." 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install REC Remote on the smartphone. When you start Sony Corporation 83
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Establishing a Bluetooth connection between the smartphone and the IC recorder To establish a Bluetooth connection, you need to make device registration (pairing) between a smartphone and the IC recorder in advance. Pairing means having Bluetooth devices
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the IC recorder, the smartphone, or both devices are reset to the default settings, for example, due to initialization. The device registration (pairing) information is deleted, for example, during the course of a repair service. Hint If "ICD-TX800" is not displayed on the Bluetooth settings screen
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Using the smartphone for IC recorder operations When a Bluetooth connection is established, the REC Remote screen appears on the smartphone. 1. Use the recording operation buttons. You can start ( ), pause ( ), or stop ( ) recording. 2. Display the settings screen.
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Disconnecting the Bluetooth connection To disconnect the Bluetooth connection between the smartphone and your IC recorder, operate the remote control and follow the step below: Operate the remote control to select " REC Remote"- "Bluetooth ON/OFF" - "OFF" from the
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for Android ) To re-establish the Bluetooth connection between the smartphone and your IC recorder, operate the remote control and follow the steps below: 1 Operate the remote control to select " of the IC recorder , and
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for iOS) To re-establish the Bluetooth connection between the iPhone and your IC recorder, operate the remote control and follow the steps below: 1 Operate the remote control to select " REC Remote" - "Bluetooth ON/OFF "
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Viewing the Bluetooth information To view the information about the Bluetooth function, operate the remote control and follow the step below: 1 Operate the remote control to select " the IC recorder , and then press . REC Remote" - "Bluetooth Information " from
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 recorder. You cannot delete a protected file. To delete a protected file, remove the protection from the file first, then delete the file. For instructions to delete, and proceed with step 2 and step 3. For instructions on dividing a file, see Dividing a file at the current
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Deleting all files in the searched folder or list You To delete a protected file, remove the protection from the file first, then delete the file. For instructions on removing protection, see Protecting a file. Hint To cancel the deleting process, select "No" in
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Deleting a folder You can select a folder and delete it. Operate the remote control and follow the steps below: 1 Operate the remote control to select " press . Music " or " Recorded , then delete the folder. For instructions on removing protection, see Protecting a
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Moving a file to a different folder You can select a file and protected file. To move the file, remove the protection first, and then move the file. For instructions on removing protection, see Protecting a file. You cannot move music files. Related Topic Selecting a
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Copying a file to a different folder You can select a file and copy it to another folder, which is useful in making a You cannot copy music files. Related Topic Selecting a file Moving a file to a different folder 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 97
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Creating a folder Recorded files are stored in "FOLDER01" under " Recorded Files" by default. Operate the remote control to select " HOME menu, and then press . Settings" - "Recording Settings" - "Create Folder" from the 2 Select or to select a folder name from
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Adding a track mark You can add a track mark at a point where you want to divide a file later or you want to locate during playback. You can add a maximum of 98 track marks to a single file. Operate the remote control and follow the steps below: 1 While recording is
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Adding track marks automatically You can add track marks automatically at specified intervals while regular recording track mark in a long recording, such as a recording of conversations, because you can press T-MARK during recording to add a track mark at any
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Deleting a track mark You can delete the closest track the protection from the file first, then delete the track marks. For instructions on removing protection, see Protecting a file. While recording is on standby, you cannot delete track marks with the OPTION menu.
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Deleting all the track marks in the selected file at one from the file first, then delete the track marks. For instructions on removing protection, see Protecting a file. You cannot delete track marks while recording is on standby. Use the HOME menu to select the
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Dividing a file at the current playback point You can divide a single file into two files. Dividing a file helps you quickly locate the point from which you want to play in a long recording file, such as a meeting recording file. For instructions on removing protection
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Dividing a file at all the track mark points You can To divide a protected file, remove the protection from the file first, then divide the file. For instructions on removing protection, see Protecting a file. Track marks located near the beginning and end of the
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Changing a folder name You can change the name of the folders for storing the files you record with your IC recorder by selecting a folder name from the template. Operate the remote control and follow the steps below: 1 Operate the remote control to select " Recorded
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Changing a file name You can change the name of the files stored under " Recorded Files" file, remove the protection from the file first, then change the name. For instructions on removing protection, see Protecting a file. You cannot change the name of files
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Protecting a file To prevent a file from being accidentally deleted or edited, you can protect an important file. A protected file, and then select "Do Not Protect" in step 2. Related Topic Selecting a file 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 110
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 List of the Settings menu items The following lists the Settings menu items on the HOME menu. Recording Settings Recording Folder: Changing the storage folder for recorded files Create Folder: Creating a folder Scene Select: Selecting a recording scene for an
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Sleep Timer) Auto Power Off: Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) Reset/Format: Resetting all menu Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time) System Information: Checking the information about the IC recorder (System Information)
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Selecting the recording mode ( REC Mode) You can set the recording mode for audio recordings. Set this menu item before you start recording . Settings" - "Recording Settings" - "REC Mode" from the HOME 2 Press or to select the desired recording mode, and then press
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Selecting the sensitivity level of the microphones ( Mic Sensitivity) You can select the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones. To reduce ambient and background noises, lower the level of the microphone sensitivity. Set this menu item before you start recording
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Reducing noise during recording (Recording Filter) With the Recording Filter function, you can reduce noise in the recordings " - "Recording Settings" - "Recording Filter" from Recording Filter function. NCF(Noise Cut) : Cuts high-frequency sounds except for human voices
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Turning on or off the operation indicator on the IC recorder (LE D) You can set the operation indicator and the Bluetooth indicator to turn on or off during IC recorder operations. Operate the remote control and follow the steps below: 1 Operate the remote control
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Selecting the display language (Language) You can select the language to be used for messages, menus, folder names, etc. and the default setting differ depending on the country or region of your purchase. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 117
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Setting the clock (Date&T ime) You can set the clock of your IC recorder. Be sure to set it before you start recording display the current time, place your IC recorder into the HOLD state. Note The clock recorder into the HOLD state (HOLD) 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Selecting the date display format (Date Display Format) You can select the date display format to date/month/year format. Note The default setting differs depending on the area you purchased your IC recorder. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 119
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Selecting the clock display format (T ime Display) You can select either the 12-Hour or 24-Hour format. Operate 12:00 = noon Note The default setting differs depending on the country or region of your purchase. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 120
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Turning the beep sound on or off (Beep ) You can turn the operation beep sound on or off. Operate the remote control and follow the steps below: Note To hear the beep sound, connect the supplied stereo headphones to your IC recorder. 1 Operate the remote control to
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Using the sleep timer (Sleep T imer) If you set the sleep timer, your IC recorder will turn off period before the IC recorder automatically turns off (Auto Power Off) Using the recording delay function 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 122
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Setting the time period before the IC recorder automatically tu rns off (Auto Power Off ) You can set your IC recorder is still active while a Bluetooth connection is established. When your IC recorder turns off, the Bluetooth connection is disconnected. To avoid
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Resetting all menu settings to the default ones ( Reset All Settings) You can reset all menu settings to the default ones the HOME menu, press STOP. Hint To cancel the resetting process, select "No" in step 2. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 125
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Formatting the memory (Format) You can format the built-in memory of your IC recorder. Formatting the built-in memory will delete all of the stored data and cancel the formatting process, select "No" in step 2. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 126
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Checking the remaining recording time ( Available Rec. T ime) You can display the remaining recording time in hours, minutes, and seconds. Operate the remote control and follow the the HOME menu, press STOP. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 127
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Checking the information about the IC recorder ( System Information ) You can display the information about your IC recorder, such as the IC recorder's model name and the software the HOME menu, press STOP. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 128
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Connecting the IC recorder to a computer To exchange files between your IC recorder and a computer, connect the IC recorder to the computer. 1 Open the USB connector cover on the side of the IC recorder . Connect the USB/Headphone connector and a USB port on a
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Structure of folders and files You can use a computer to view the structure of folders and files of your IC recorder. Connect the IC recorder to the computer and use the Explorer (Windows) or the Finder (Mac) to open "IC RECORDER " Recorded Files recorder. recorder recorder
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Copying files from the IC recorder to a computer You can copy files and folders from your IC recorder to a computer to store them. 1 Connect the IC recorder to copy from "IC RECORDER" to the local disk on the computer. 3 Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer . Hint
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Copying music files from a computer to the IC recorder You can copy music and audio files (LPCM(.wav) / MP3(.mp3) / WMA(.wma) / AAC-LC(.m4a)) from a computer to your IC recorder by drag and drop. 1 Connect the IC recorder to the computer . 2 Copy the folder
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Playing music files on the IC recorder that were copied from a computer You can play the music files that you copied from a computer on your IC recorder. Operate the remote control and follow the steps below: 1 Operate the remote control to select " and then
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Using the IC recorder as a USB storage device You can connect your IC recorder to a computer and use it as a USB storage device. To use the IC recorder as a USB storage device, you need a computer that meets the system requirements. For more information, see System
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 What you can do with Sound Organizer 2 (for W indows only) You can install Sound Organizer 2 using the installer file (SoundOrganizer_V2001.exe) stored on the built-in memory of your IC recorder. Sound Organizer 2 allows you to exchange files with the IC recorder.
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recorder or you find unnecessary files on the IC recorder, you can directly delete files from Sound Organizer 2. Transferring files to the IC recorder in memory of your IC recorder and enjoy them on the IC recorder. Burning a music CD software and attach recorded files to an e-mail. Related Topic
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 System requirements for Sound Organizer 2 The following lists the system requirements for Sound Organizer 2. Operating systems Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or higher Note One of the above operating systems should be pre-installed at shipment.
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Installing Sound Organizer 2 (for W indows only) Install Sound Organizer 2 Organizer 2 on each of the operating systems to avoid possible data inconsistencies. 1 Connect your IC recorder to the computer . 2 Start Explorer on the computer . For Windows 7 Go to the
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3 Double-click [IC RECORDER] - [ FOR WINDOWS]. 4 Double-click [SoundOrganizer_V2001] (or [ SoundOrganizer_V2001. ) may start automatically without showing any notice. In such a case, follow the on-screen instructions. 5 When the [ Welcome to Sound Organizer 2 Installer ] window appears, click [ Next
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2 Now ] is selected, and then click [ Finish ]. Note You may need to restart the computer after you installed Sound Organizer 2. Related Topic Connecting the IC recorder to a computer 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 140
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Recording Files: Displays a list of recording files. Files that you recorded with your IC recorder of the IC recorder Displays the files stored on the connected IC recorder's built-in memory recorder's built-in memory. : Imports the files from the connected IC recorder's
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 System requirements To connect your IC recorder Service Pack 1 or higher macOS (v10.9-v10.12) Note One of the above operating systems should be pre-installed at shipment. Upgraded operating systems or multi-boot environments are not supported are not supported: Operating
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Technical specifications Specifications of the IC recorder Capacity (User available capacity) (*1) (*2) Maximum number of recorded - 14,000 Hz MP3 (*3) (*4) Bit rate: 32 kbps - 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) Sampling frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
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encoders are supported. *4 Playback of the MP3 files recorded by the IC recorder is also supported. *5 WMA Ver.9 is compatible, however, MBR (Multi Bit Rate), Lossless, Professional, and Voice are not supported. *6 Copyright-protected files are not available for playback. *7 A Bluetooth profile is
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including the button type lithium battery, JEITA) (*4) *1 A Bluetooth profile is a standardized specification of wireless communication between particular Bluetooth devices. *2 The battery pre-installed at your purchase is change without notice. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 145
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Maximum recording time The following lists the maximum recording time (*1) (*2) per memory by recording mode (recording scene). The maximum recording time is estimated, provided that all the folders in the memory are used. Built-in memory REC Mode (REC Scene) (*3)
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Maximum playback time/number of music files The following lists the maximum playback time of a music file 119 hours 1,785 files * Provided that MP3 files of 4 minutes each are transferred to the IC recorder. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 147
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Battery life The following lists the battery life(*) of the built-in rechargeable battery by REC Mode. Built-in rechargeable battery life of the IC recorder REC Mode Recording conditions and ambient temperatures. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 148
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Precautions On power IC Recorder DC 3.7V : the built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery DC 5.0V : when charged using USB Rated current consumption : 500mA Remote Control DC 3V : CR2032 (Button
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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. Notes on the Bluetooth function Bluetooth wireless technology
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Safety instructions. 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
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to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Trademarks Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google Inc. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, iTunes, Mac
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Licenses MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Licenses (
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Notice for users All rights reserved. This Help Guide or the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval from Sony Corporation. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Customer support websites Please access the following support home page to get the support information about your IC recorder: For customers in Europe: http://www.sony.eu/DNA For customers in Latin America: http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp For customers in the
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Troubleshooting Before taking your IC recorder for repair, check it as follows. Check the items listed in "Troubleshooting." Charge the IC recorder. Some problems may be solved when you charge the built-in rechargeable battery of the IC recorder. Restart the IC recorder
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Restarting the IC recorder When a problem persists after you have checked all corrective actions listed in the "Troubleshooting" topics, you may be able to solve the problem by restarting your IC recorder. Slide the HOLD•POWER switch to "POWER" and holding it for 8
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The recorded file is noisy and is hard to understand. Ambient noise is recorded as well as human voices. If you apply the Clear Voice function ("Clear Voice 1" or "Clear Voice 2,") to the playback audio, ambient noise in all frequency bands (noise from projectors or
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The recorded file is noisy and you want to record with less noi se. With the Recording Filter function ("NCF(Noise Cut)" or "LCF(Low Cut)"), you can reduce noise in the recordings. Additionally, you can use the Scene Select function to change some recording settings,
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 A rustling noise is recorded. If you accidentally touch your IC recorder or let an object come in contact with it while recording is in progress, rustling noises may be recorded. Keep your hand away from the IC recorder until you finish recording. 4-699-323-31(1)
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 A buzzing or humming noise is recorded. A buzzing or humming noise may be recorded if your IC recorder is placed near an AC power source, a fluorescent lamp, or a mobile phone during recording or playback. Keep the IC recorder away from such devices when recording.
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 You hear noise when using the headphones for playback. The plug of the connected headphones is dirty. Clean the plug. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 163
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 You hear noise during playback even with the Clear V oice function turned on. While playback of the files in " Music" is in progress, the Clear Voice function does not work. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 164
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The IC recorder does not turn on or pressing any button on the work. IC recorder does not The built-in rechargeable battery in the IC recorder is running out of power. Charge the built-in rechargeable battery. Your IC recorder is turned off. Slide the HOLD•POWER
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The IC recorder does not turn off. Slide and hold the HOLD•POWER switch to "POWER" and hold it until "Power Off" appears on the display window. Related Topic Turning off the IC recorder Parts and controls 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 166
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The IC recorder automatically turns off. The Auto Power Off function on your IC recorder is set to "30min" by default to save battery power. If you leave the IC recorder for the sleep timer expires, your IC recorder automatically turns off. (By default, the sleep
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The battery life of the IC recorder is short. The battery life listed in this Help Guide may shorten depending on the usage of your IC recorder. Your IC recorder still consumes slight battery power while no operations are in progress. If you do not intend to use the
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The battery of the IC recorder does not charge when the IC reco computer . rder is connected to a When your IC recorder requirements of your IC recorder. Charge the battery under the temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F). If your IC recorder is connected to the
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The battery indicator does not appear on the display window or middle of charging. Connection to the USB/Headphone connector on your IC recorder is loose. it disappears in the 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 170
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The charge error indicator is flashing where the battery indica displayed. tor should be If appears and flashes charging the battery. Charge the battery under the temperature of 5 °C - 35 °C (41 °F - 95 °F). 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 171
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The remote control does not wireless communication between your IC recorder and the remote control. wireless devices wireless LAN devices Bluetooth devices electromagnetic devices, including the the IC recorder 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 172
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The operation indicator on the remote control flashes and press remote control does not work. ing any button on the of the remote control. For details, see Checking the operation indicator on the remote control. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 174
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The battery life of the remote control is short. The battery life listed in this Help Guide may shorten depending on the usage of the remote control. You are using the a malfunction. Related Topic Battery life 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 175
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The IC recorder does not operate correctly . You may have formatted the built-in memory of your IC recorder with a computer. Be sure to use the IC recorder for formatting. Related Topic Formatting the memory (Format) 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The operation indicator does not light. "LED" is set to "OFF." Set "LED" to "ON." Related Topic Turning on or off the operation indicator on the IC recorder (LED) 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 177
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 You cannot record a file. The remaining recording time is insufficient. Related Topic Checking the remaining recording time (Available Rec. Time) 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 178
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Recording is interrupted. The VOR function is turned on. To turn off the VOR function, set "VOR" to "OFF." Related Topic Recording automatically in response to the input sound volume - the VOR function 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 179
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The playback volume is low . The recording volume may be low. Check the sensitivity level of the built-in microphones and the Scene Select setting. Related Topic Selecting the sensitivity level of the microphones (Mic Sensitivity) Selecting a recording scene for an
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Playback speed is too fast or too slow . The DPC (Digital Pitch Control) setting is set to "ON," and you have changed the playback speed. Set the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) setting to "OFF," or change the playback speed to normal. Related Topic Adjusting the
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 You cannot divide a file. You need a certain amount of free space in the end of the file. You cannot divide files other than those recorded by the IC recorder (e.g. a file transferred from a computer). Related Topic Deleting a file 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 You cannot move a file. You cannot move files in " Music" to another folder in the built-in memory. Related Topic Protecting a file 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 183
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 You cannot copy a file to a different folder . You cannot copy files in " Music" to another folder in the built-in memory. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 184
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Track marks are not detected. Your IC recorder may fail to detect the track marks that are added by any IC recorder model other than ICD-TX800. Use Sound Organizer 2 to copy such a file to the IC recorder. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 185
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The folder or file you created is not displayed. If you have created a folder or file on the computer, your IC recorder may fail to detect it depending on where you created it. For more information, see Structure of folders and files. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The recording date of a file appears as or " --:--." The file may have been recorded by a model of the IC recorder other than ICD-TX800. The date and time recording format varies depending on the model. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 187
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The remaining recording time on the display window is shorter t displayed on the computer . han the one As the remaining recording time on the display window is calculated by subtracting the memory capacity required for system operations from the remaining built-
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The " Memory Full " message appears and you cannot start recording. The built-in memory is full. Delete unnecessary files from the built-in memory, or copy some files to a computer and delete the files. Related Topic Deleting a file 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The " File Full" message appears and you cannot operate the IC record er. With the built-in memory, your IC recorder is capable of storing up to 5,000 folders and files all together in total. Delete unnecessary files from the built-in memory, or copy some
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 A folder or file name appears in unreadable characters. Some characters you use on Windows Explorer or Mac Finder are not supported by your IC recorder. Folder and file names containing such characters appear in unreadable characters on the IC recorder. 4-699-323-31
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Copying a file takes time. If the size of a file is large, it takes a considerable time to finish copying. Wait until the copying finishes. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 192
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The IC recorder is not detected by the computer and you cannot from the computer . transfer folders/files Disconnect your IC recorder from the computer and connect it once again. If your IC recorder hub or cable and connect the IC recorder to a USB port on the computer
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The file you transferred from the computer does not appear on t you cannot play the file. he IC recorder and Your IC recorder is capable of displaying up to 8 folder levels. Your IC recorder supports file on the computer, your IC recorder may fail to detect it depending
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The computer does not start. If you start the computer with your IC recorder connected to the computer, the computer may freeze or may not start properly. Disconnect the IC recorder from the computer and start the computer once again. Related Topic Disconnecting the
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 You cannot make device registration (pairing) between the IC rec smartphone. order and a Your IC recorder and the smartphone are too apart from each other. Bring them closer (within one meter (3.3 feet) from each other) and try it once again. 4-699-
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 You cannot establish a Bluetooth connection. Your IC recorder is turned off. Turn on the IC recorder and the smartphone, and then make sure that the Bluetooth function is turned on. The battery of your IC recorder is running low or almost out of power. Charge the
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 You cannot install Sound Organizer 2. The capacity of the computer's hard disk is insufficient. Check the hard disk capacity. You cannot install Sound Organizer 2 on the computer with the operating system that is not supported by the software. Install the software on
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The IC recorder is not detected by Sound Organizer 2. Check if the software is successfully installed, and then check the connections with your IC recorder as follows: When you are using a USB hub, remove the hub and connect the IC recorder the IC recorder and connect it
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The playback volume of the computer is low or you hear no audio the computer is turned off. Turn up the volume of the computer. (Refer to the instruction manual of the computer.) You can change the volume of WAV files and save them using the Increase Volume feature
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 You cannot play or edit stored files. Sound Organizer 2 is only capable of playing files in the supported format. Depending on the file format, you cannot use part of editorial features of the software. Refer to the help files of Sound Organizer 2. Related
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IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The counter or slider does not operate correctly or you hear no ise. You may be attempting to play one of the divided files. Save the file on the computer (*), and then transfer it to your IC recorder. The file data will be optimized. * Select one of the file formats supported
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Operations slow down as the number of stored files increases. Regardless of the recording length of files, operations slow down as the total number of files stored on your IC recorder increases. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 203
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 The computer seems to freeze while a file is being saved, added It takes a longer time to copy or delete a large file. Wait until the copying or deleting finishes. , or deleted. 4-699-323-31(1) Copyright 2017 Sony Corporation 204
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 Sound Organizer 2 freezes during start-up. While the computer is accessing your IC recorder, do not disconnect any cables as it may cause unstable computer operations or data corruption. There may be a conflict between Sound Organizer 2 and another driver
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Help Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 List of messages HOLD... Slide HOLD Switch to Activate. All the buttons are disabled because your IC recorder is in the HOLD state to prevent unintentional operations. Slide the HOLD•POWER switch to the center dot to release the IC recorder from the HOLD state. (See
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).) If the above actions do not work, consult your nearest Sony dealer. No File The folder you selected does not contain any deleted. Unknown Data This data is not in a file format that is supported by your IC recorder. The IC recorder supports LPCM(.wav)/MP3 (.mp3)/WMA(.wma)/AAC-LC(.m4a) files. (See
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supported by your IC recorder. The IC recorder supports repair your IC recorder. The remaining file. New File The recording file has reached the maximum will be divided automatically and recording will continue as a new your nearest Sony dealer. Operation Recording You have selected a menu
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connection and try again. (See Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for Android).) (See Re-establishing the Bluetooth connection (for iOS).) Bluetooth Disconnected After a Bluetooth connection was established between your IC recorder and a smartphone, the smartphone disconnected the connection
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Guide IC Recorder ICD-TX800 System limitations Due to some system limitations on your IC recorder recorder are sorted by meta-data track number or file name. A recording recording, the file will be divided and some of the recording may IC recorder. Unreadable characters or your IC recorder is not